Overview
Bournemouth University (abbreviated BU) is a public university in Bournemouth, Dorset, England, with its main campus situated in neighbouring Poole. The university was founded in 1992 as one of the new universities, however the origins of its predecessor date back to the early 1900s.
Traditionally known for its focus on professional courses, in the 2000s Bournemouth University invested in research to underpin its curriculum and maximise its contribution to the regional and national economies. The university currently has over 16,000 students, including over 1,500 international students. The university is recognised for its work in the media industries, being home to the Centre for Excellence in Media Practice (CEMP). Graduates from the university have worked on a number of Hollywood films, including “Gravity”, which was awarded the Achievement in Visual Effects Oscar at the 86th Academy Awards.
The university was a finalist for two prizes in British higher education – the 2009 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards for “University of the Year” and “Research Project of the Year”. In 2017 Bournemouth University received silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, a government assessment of the quality of undergraduate teaching in universities and other higher education providers in England.
In September 2016, the Times and Sunday Times annual Good University Guide ranked Bournemouth University 6th in the South West and 62nd nationally. In 2017, according to the Guardian 2018 University league tables, Bournemouth University was ranked in top 10 in the UK in Hospitality, event management & tourism, Social work and Sociology, top 20 in Anthropology, and top 35 in Forensics and Archaeology, Health Professions, Journalism, publishing and public relations, and Nursing and Midwifery.
20,200 Students
Location
Learning
TEF Rating
Courses Available
- Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Engineering
- Health Professions
- Hospitality and Culinary
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and Legal Studies
- Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
- Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
(For International Students)
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
Sophie Drozdzik Memorial Scholarship
| Total Worth | £2,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Any applicant domiciled in the UK applying for a full-time undergraduate course at BU, studying a creative subject at one of the seven colleges* within the Warwickshire College Group The applicant must achieve ABB or above at A-level, or DDM or above at BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (or equivalent) |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | August 31 |
| Other Details | You will still be eligible to apply for this scholarship even if you’ve been awarded one of the following BU scholarships - Music, Sport or Academic Excellence. |
Subject Achievement Scholarship
| Total Worth | 3 x £3,250 payments over three years of study (excludes placement year/postgraduate year, if applicable)Free bus pass and access to our Residential Life programmeWelcome pack for Arrivals week, including vouchers and BU merchandiseChoice of SportBU membership or a contribution to a club or society to be taken in any year of study (for one year only) |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | UK/EU students who select BU as their firm choice in the eligible courses (Accounting, Finance and Economics) Students who meet or exceed the minimum entry requirements |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | August 31 |
BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
| Total Worth | £2,500 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Any international applicant (for fee purposes) applying for a full-time undergraduate course at BU (that is not funded by the NHS) and who achieves equivalent to ABB or above at A-level |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Applicants for courses offered through partner colleges are not eligible for this scholarship If you have been awarded any other BU scholarship then you are not eligible for this scholarship (except the Sport and Music Scholarships). |