Bournemouth University is a public university located at Bournemouth, Dorset, in England and was founded as the Bournemouth Municipal College in the 20th century before becoming a fully-fledged university which was named Bournemouth University in 1992.
Bournemouth University commonly known as BU is home to approximately 19,000 students and up to 1,500 staff and contributes immensely to the local economy and the ripple effects create a global impact. The university contributes 1 million GBP each day to the local economy and its students contribute to raising roughly 200,000 GBP to local charity causes every year whilst dedicating thousands of hours to volunteering works every year. More so, the university has been ranked amongst the top 500 universities in the world by Times Higher Education; one of the world’s top global university rankings.
Bournemouth University Rankings
Bournemouth University is ranked:
- 751-800th in QS Global World Rankings in 2020
- 401-500th in World University Rankings by Times Higher Education in 2020
- 95th in the list of Young University Rankings in 2020 by Times Higher Education
- 90th in the list of Impact Rankings by Times Higher Education in 2020
Highlights
| Type of Institution | Public |
| Campus Setting | Urban |
| Endowment | 2.4 million GBP |
| Official Website | https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ |
| Number of campuses | Two campuses - Talbot Campus and Lansdowne Campus |
| Total number of Professors | 828 |
| Graduate Job Rate | 91% |
| Housing | Available (12 halls) |
| International Fee | 13,750 GBP |
Bournemouth University Campus
- Bournemouth University operates with two campuses at Talbot and Lansdowne; both of them are located within the Bournemouth city. However, there are remote learning sites such as the Yeovil nursing campus, Portsmouth campus, partner colleges (at Wiltshire, Dorset, and Somerset) and fieldwork areas.
- Bournemouth University benefits from a wonderful location, situated between one of the UK’s newest national parks, officially the best beach in Britain and the second-largest natural harbour in the world, with the World Heritage Jurassic Coast located nearby.
- Some outstanding campus facilities at BU include The Fusion Building atrium, The Sir Michael Cobham Library at the Talbot campus, the 42 million GBP Bournemouth Gateway Building, Arne House, The Fusion Building, The 10.5 million GBP student center, Agile Room, amongst others.
- Through the Bournemouth University’s Student Union called SUBU, the university makes available a plethora of 130 societies and clubs to students.
- There are over 30 sports clubs at BU with 22 of them being performance sports such as Volleyball, Golf, Tennis, etc. Also, there are 60 female and male sports teams open to all students at the institution
- BU students contest in the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) league and this league consists of 165 universities in the United Kingdom
- Sports facilities at the university include the Sports Hall, Dance studio 1, Reception, Astro Pitches, Rehabilitation Treatment Room, fitness studios, SportBU Gym area, and Strength and Conditioning Suite.
Bournemouth University Residence
- Bournemouth University provides accessible housing for students with special needs as far as they are eligible under the standard the BU accommodation guarantee.
- Provided at BU are 12 residential housings available to graduate and undergraduate students in styles of standard, studio, premium, value, and bungalow designed as ensuite and non-ensuite.
- Basic room features made available at BU rooms include desk lamp, waste bin, drawers, mirror, shelves, pinboard, bed, wardrobe, and window blinds.
- General facilities include laundry facilities, Wi-Fi, bike storage, gym, communal areas, common rooms, study rooms, content insurance, CCTV security, ironing board, and microwave.
- Short term accommodations are provided at BU by third party services such as Gumtree, Homestay, Spareroom, and Airbnb. Moreover, the university provides very limited accommodation for families and couples.
Bournemouth University Programs
- In 2020, there are 116 undergraduate programs and up to 100 masters degrees made available to international students
- Also offered at the university are 47 graduate research programs, foundations degrees, Top-Up degrees, short courses, CPD programs, and Post-registration health & social care professionals programs. Top-up degrees enable students to level up their existing degrees such as HND or Foundation programs to a bachelor's degree.
- Distance learning is offered in the form of online learning for a few programs.
- More so, degrees offered at BU are offered in areas of Accounting, Finance, and Economics; Health and Social Care; Design and Engineering; Computer Science and Information Technology; Law; Science; Media and Communication; Business, Management, and Marketing; Computer Animation and Visual Effects; Tourism, Hospitality, and Events; Social Studies; and Sports.
- Offered at BU is a one-year full-time or two-years full-time with placement Bournemouth MBA, tailored towards being a springboard and template for building a students’ managerial career.
Bournemouth University Application Process
Application portal:
- Undergraduate: UCAS or Online application form
- Graduate: UCAS, through BU online application or the Fast Track Application Form
Application fee:
- Undergraduate: UCAS applications cost 20-26 GBP
- Graduate: Not available
Supporting documents:
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English proficiency test scores
- Reference letters
- Personal statement
- Work experience or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL)
- Interview or entrance tests
- Other program-specific requirements.
English Language Proficiency Test Scores
There are specific requirements for each program, but listed below are the basic minimum requirement for each program level.
Bachelor and Master’s degree: A minimum overall of 6.0 in IELTS Academic, with nothing lower than 5.5 in every four-element.
Research degree program: Overall minimum of 6.4 in IELTS academic with 5.5 minimum in all four elements
*No program requires any element or subsection scores above 6.5. However, the ones highlighted in brackets are due to the UKBA minimum English language requirements for a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa, which are still applicable.
Bournemouth University Cost of Attendance
The information below is designed as a guide to the living expenses at university. For those who stay on-campus, the cost of utilities and transportation will be saved as the students will be given annual bus pass.
| Item | Annual amount in GBP |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 14,100-15,850 |
| Books and supplies | 210-630 |
| Accommodation | 6,499-9,275 |
| Utilities | 420 |
| Transportation | 250 |
| Laundry | 156-312 |
| Insurance | 70 |
| Food and household expenses | 2,200 |
| TV licenses | 157.50 |
| Total | 24,062.5-29,164.5 |
Bournemouth University Financial Aids
- Financial aids that are accessible to international students at BU are discounts, scholarships, waivers, and grants.
- Discounts such as family discount (10%), BU Graduate Discount (20%), etc. can be availed by the students.
- Examples of scholarships available to international students at BU are:
- Academic Excellence Scholarship: This is an automatic tuition fee discount given to international graduate students as entrance scholarships. The fee discount amounts to 3,500 GBP and a student has to apply to BU with a minimum of an upper second-class Honors degree from a United Kingdom university, or its equivalent to qualify for this scholarship
- Chevening Partner Scholarship scheme: Awarded as a tuition waiver in addition to other allowances, this scholarship is awarded to international students who are applying to study a full-time program in MSc Cyber Security and Human Factors or Masters of Arts in International Political Communication. Applicant must be an indigene of a Chevening-eligible country as of when applying and must agree to return to parent country upon program completion. The application is done online at the Chevening website.
- BU Music Scholarship: With a worth of 600 GBP, this is awarded to music students who can prove their talents in singing or music performance and must have been involved in a music ensemble at least once. The application is carried out online by August 1.
- Chevening Scholarship scheme: Sponsored by Chevening, this is awarded to international graduate students who are indigenes of Chevening-eligible countries. Applicants must intend to return to the parent country after completion of studies. Application is carried out online by August and the stipend comes in the form of tuition waivers and other allowances.
- BU Academic Excellence Scholarship: This is awarded as an entrance scholarship to international undergraduates who have achieved prominent achieved feats in the form of results. It carries an amount of 2,500 GBP.
Bournemouth University Alumni Network
Alumni benefits include:
- Discounts on further studies such as 25% off program fees for master students who are alumni.
- Access to libraries, SUBU bars and clubs, and sports facilities exclusive to alumni members
- 10% online discount at Run4It for exercising wears, sporting accessories, and footwear
- Confirmation of study and reference services
- Access to The Business and Management Collection, a useful tool for graduate entrepreneurs.
- Career services and advice for three years after graduation from BU as well as access to jobs and placements on MyCareerHub
Notable alumni include:
- Daniel O’Hagan –Soccer presenter
- Paul Campion –Film director
- David Amess -Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Carl Ashmore –Author
Bournemouth University Placements
- Popular internship companies and permanent employers of BU students include Intel, JP Morgan, John Lewis, Microsoft, and Disney. Moreover, through the Careers and Employability Service, weekly career workshops and internships are made available to all students to aid them in their careers.
- The university has one of the highest graduate employability amongst English universities and this is evident in the fact that according to Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey in 2017, 93.1% of BU graduates at the undergraduate level had a job or were in further studies six months after graduation.
- Still, according to DHLE in 2017, 91% of BU graduates at the graduate level had a job or were in further studies six months after graduation.
- BU graduates who work in the financial services sector earn an average of 96,000 GBP (120,000 USD) per annum as reported by Emolument.
- Masters graduates from BU earn 78,400 GBP (98,000 USD) each year on average according to Emolument
- As stated by Payscale, BU graduates earn a yearly average salary of 29,221 GBP.
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Bournemouth University Scholarships
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Academic Excellence Scholarships | Scholarship per student$31,101 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per student$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Commonwealth Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyN/A | TypeAwards | |
| Forte Fellowship | Scholarship per student$24,623 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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Bournemouth University Admissions
UCAS deadline Deadlines
Important Date: January25 (Application deadline)
Bournemouth University Exam Scores
| Exams | Avg. Score | Min Score | Max. Score | %Submitted' |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Proficiency | ||||
| TOEFL | 103.5 | 78 | 120 | - |
| IELTS | 7.5 | 6.5 | 9 | - |
| Graduate | ||||
| GRE updated | 323.3 | - | - | - |
Attendance Cost
The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate.Check Program wise Fees
Tuition fees
Undergraduate Programs
£17,961 / Year
Post Graduate Program
£19,267 / Year
On Campus
Standard Room along with Bus pass
£7,348 / Year
Premium Room along with Bus pass
£7,613 / Year
Standard Studio Room along with Bus pass
£10,218 / Year
Premium Studio Room along with Bus pass
£10,743 / Year
Faculty
| Total Faculty | Full Time | Part Time | Graduate Assistants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | - | - | - |
Bournemouth University Campus Location
+44-12-02-96-1916
Telephone
Fern Barrow, Poole BH12 5BB
Address
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- Super Market
- Shopping Mall
- Book Store
- Airport
Bus Station
Bournemouth University (Stand F)0.04 km
Bournemouth University (Stand E)0.16 km
Bournemouth University (Stand A)0.16 km
Bournemouth University (Stand C)0.19 km
Shopping Mall
norfolk grange1.36 km
Bramshaw Gardens Muscliff1.65 km
Westbourne Arcade2.22 km
hand car wash2.27 km
Airport
Serenity Luxury Cars3.15 km
Emergency Helicopter Landing Site5.23 km
Helipad Bournemouth Airport5.38 km
NPAS Bournemouth5.38 km
Super Market
ALDI1.05 km
Sainsbury's1.17 km
Lidl Winton1.17 km
Costcutter1.87 km
Book Store
Wallis Productions Ltd1.41 km
Yesterdays Books2.53 km
WHSmith2.75 km
Keith Jones Christian Bookshop2.90 km
● All distance are measured radially. Actual distance may vary
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