Only two hours from central London by train, Bournemouth is a beautiful town with UK’s number one beach. One of the ways a BU education will help you stand out is the way in which we blend education, professional practice and research in everything we do. Our courses have a strong professional orientation with a focus on academic excellence and graduate employability.
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4.2 out of 5 (35 ratings / 32 reviews) Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (23)
- MAccFin Accounting and Finance (Hons)
- B.Sc. Marketing
Social Sciences (21)
- B.Sc. Anthropology
- B.A. Archaeology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Archaeology (Hons)
- B.A. Criminology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Cyberpsychology (Hons)
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Geography (Hons)
- B.A. Politics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Psychology (Hons)
- B.A. Sociology (Hons)
Medicine & Health (16)
- B.Sc. Adult Nursing (Hons)
- Foundation Degree Biomedical Science
- Foundation Degree Health & Nutrition
- B.Sc. Medical Science (Hons)
- B.Sc. Midwifery (Hons)
- B.Sc. Nutrition (Hons)
- B.Sc. Paramedic Science (Hons)
- Foundation (FdSc) Pharmaceuticals
- B.Sc. Physiotherapy (Hons)
- B.Sc. Professional Practice
Arts, Design & Architecture (13)
- B.A. Film (Hons)
- B.A. Photography (Hons)
- B.Sc. Product Design (Hons)
Computer Science & IT (13)
- B.Sc. BSc (Hons) Games Design
- B.Sc. Computer Networks (Hons)
- B.Sc. Computing (Hons)
- B.Sc. Cyberpsychology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Data Science & Analytics
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (9)
- B.Sc. Sport & Exercise Science
- B.Sc. Sport Coaching
- B.Sc. Sport Management (Hons)
- B.Sc. Sports Therapy (Hons)
Applied Sciences & Professions (8)
- B.Sc. Forensic Biology (Hons)
- Foundation Degree Forensic Science
- B.Sc. Forensic Science (Hons)
- B.A. Social Work
Journalism & Media (6)
- B.A. History (Hons)
- B.A. Politics (Hons)
Engineering & Technology (5)
- B.Eng. Engineering (Hons)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
- Foundation Degree Environmental Science & Sustainability
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)
- Foundation Degree Applied Science
- Foundation Degree Biomedical Science
Education & Training (2)
Humanities (2)
- B.A. English
- B.A. History (Hons)
Law (1)
- L.L.B. Law (Hons)
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Education
Subject areas
- Accounting, Finance & Economics
- Archaeology, Anthropology & Forensic Science
- Business, Management & Marketing
- Computer Animation, Games & Visual Effects
- Computing & Information Technology
- Design & Engineering
- Film, TV, Media & Music Production
- Health & Social Care
- History, Politics & Social Studies
- Law
- Life & Environmental Sciences
- Media & Communication
- Medical Science
- Psychology
- Sport
- Tourism, Hospitality & Events
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
401 100
2019
501 100
2018
601
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
701
2019
701
2018
701
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
941 5
2019
946
2018
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Services
Student services
- Careers & Employability Service
- International Students Advisor
- Academic Advising Center
- Internship opportunities
- Study Abroad opportunties
- Work Abroad opportunities
- Accommodation services
- Sports Facilities
- Language support
Housing services
- We offer a range of accommodation options to suit students’ preferences. From hall style living to residential style family homes. Students can live in shared flats within traditional Halls of Residences. There are usually four to six students per flat each with their own room (with ensuite options in some halls).
- International students are guaranteed a room in a BU-managed accommodation if they apply before the mid-December (for January entry) or mid-august for September entry.
Library services
Our libraries - The Sir Michael Cobham Library and Bournemouth House Library - on both campuses give students access to electronic, print and multimedia resources with staff on hand for support. As well as computers and Wi-Fi for laptops and mobile devices, the libraries are equipped with technobooth learning spaces to make group work easier, more involved, and much more interactive.
ICT services
Yes.
Medical services
Yes facilities are available on campus.
Student Life
Campus life
- Bournemouth University is spread across two campuses – Lansdowne campus and Talbot campus - both located in Bournemouth
- The campuses are home to several buildings and facilities including inspirational learning spaces, lecture theatres, research spaces, library facilities, TV studios, PC labs, sports facilities, 24/7 accessible computers as well as restaurants and cafes.
- Lansdowne campus is a short walk to the beach and town centre with many shops, cafes restaurants in the surrounding area. Talbot campus is the larger of the two campuses and located just a little way outside the town centre.
Sports facilities
We have sports and recreation facilities for everyone, whether you are a keen athlete or looking to start a new sport.
Our sports facilities include:
- Fitness suite - with up to 60 stations and various membership options
- Four-court sports hall with badminton, basketball and volleyball courts
- Two all-weather floodlit 3G artificial sports pitches
- Two natural-turf football pitches
- Two dance and activity studios – over 50 Group Fitness classes a week
- Spin studio
- High performance training suite
- Three treatment rooms (massage, chiropractic care and alternative therapies available)
- Changing rooms and lockers
Student clubs
There are over 130 student societies including
- Animation society
- BU Football Team
- Dance Society
- Law Society
- Design Society
- Robotics Network
- Wildlife Conservation Society
- Islamic Society
- Film Society
- And many more
Accreditation
- AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
- BCS (British Computing Society)
- BPS (British Psychological Society)
- ScreenSkills
- UNWTO (UN World Tourism Organisation)
Student Reviews
University Experience
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The first year was heavily focused on the gastronomic and F&B side. The classes and courses provided in the syllabus were great and allowed an in depth understanding of the operational aspects of the industry. However professors and lecturers lacked an international perspective and had great understandings when it came to the United Kingdom. The mandatory placement year...
Accounting
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
I learnt about things I didn’t know I would like and generally started to love the technicalities to accounting. Unfortunately they didn’t have the forensic accounting unit that I really wanted to try. There are a lot of help for study and some really good lecturers.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I'm very excited to go to the University of my dreams, to study my passion, which is 3D animation. So one day I can be part of amazing movie productions such as Disney's. This is an area I'm really familiar with, whereas I've been having 3D animation since 10th grade. I know this is what I want and I'm going to study so I can achieve it!
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