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Courses and fees

At Bournemouth University, our courses are crafted alongside leading industry experts, passionate about their subjects and your learning. We have over 125 undergraduate courses and 90 postgraduate courses on offer at BU, covering a range of subjects which sit under our three faculties: Health & Social Sciences, Media & Communication and Science & Technology, and our Business School.

Our focus is developing our students to graduate career-ready, therefore every undergraduate student has the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of their course. In the past, students have worked for a wide range of large international companies as well as smaller family run firms, including Disney, BBC, Sky, IBM, Panasonic, Chelsea Football Club, Olympic Developments Committee, Framestore Animation and many more. 

Scholarships recognising sporting and musical excellence are available and an undergraduate bursary offers additional funding support too. 

Facilities

We have a great creative community and there's a real energy about BU. 

We deliver a unique student experience and we've invested heavily in ensuring our learning and social spaces are modern and attractive. We continue to invest in our campus facilities so all our students can maximise their talents today and into the future, and our buildings aren't just brilliant – they're sustainable too. We're proud to hold an EcoCampus Platinum award, recognising our commitment to minimising our environmental impact. 

Talbot Campus

Talbot is home to the Faculty of Media & Communication, the Faculty of Science & Technology, and undergraduate teaching delivered by the Bournemouth University Business School. It's also where you'll find our on-campus sporting facilities, the Students' Union's headquarters, a library, and modern, sustainable developments such as the Fusion Building and Poole Gateway Building. 

Lansdowne Campus

Lansdowne is where the majority of our Faculty of Health & Social Sciences' teaching is delivered, along with the BU Business School's postgraduate degrees. It features the Bournemouth Gateway Building – including a range of state-of-the-art healthcare simulation suites and the Weston Library – as well as lots of accommodation and our Executive Business Centre. 

Learn more about our facilities and campuses.

Resources

UG blog 
PG blog 

Accommodation

Finding the right place to live is really important when you're moving away from home to come to university. BU offers nine different halls of residence, plus the Student Village and Unilet shared housing. 

You'll be connected with a supportive community through ResLifeBU - a unique programme within BU accommodation to help welcome you and support your transition into uni life. Our dedicated ResLifeBU team is on hand in your accommodation to help you with your transition into university life and then assist you to develop the skills you need for independent living. It is exclusive for those living in the BU accommodation portfolio and is designed around three core principles: Social, Wellbeing and Skills. 

The Lansdowne Campus is where the majority of our accommodation options are based, close to the beach and the town centre.  

The accommodation options at our Lansdowne campus include: 

-Bailey Point  
-Chesil House  
-17a Christchurch Road 
-Cranborne House  
-Dorchester House  
-Lansdowne Point  
-Lyme Regis House  
-Purbeck House 

The Student Village is located on Talbot Campus and Corfe House is situated in nearby Poole. 

The ResLifeBU programme and annual bus pass is included in your rent, and it is possible to opt out of the annual bus pass. We guarantee BU accommodation to applicants who have selected BU as their firm choice by specific deadlines*. 

*Terms and conditions apply. 

Open Days

BU holds several Open Days throughout the year so you can get a taster of what the university is like.  

open day

During one of our Open Days, you will have the opportunity to: 

- Attend subject talks by academic staff and have the opportunity to ask questions during the exhibition 

- Explore our campus with one of our Student Ambassadors 

- Take a look inside one of our Lansdowne Campus halls of residence, as well as the Student Village (Talbot Campus) 

- Attend talks on financing your studies, accommodation, student life and tips for your UCAS application 

- Enjoy a bus tour around the Bournemouth area, including a view of our accommodation options, the beach and the town centre. 

We offer Virtual Open Days too, so you won't miss out if you can't meet us on campus. At our Virtual Open Days, you can still find out more information about our courses, funding support and accommodation, as well as chat to current students.  

We also have our Virtual Tours which are a great place to start your journey by exploring our campuses and range of teaching and learning facilities – as well as seeing some of the accommodation options available to you.

Travel information

Address: Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow, Poole BH12 5BB 
 

Term dates

For information on our term dates, please click here.

Living Here

Famous for its seven-mile stretch of award-winning sandy beaches, Bournemouth is quite simply one of the most stunning coastal towns in the country.  

With a population just shy of 200,000 and a thriving hub for a number of industries including the creative, financial and tourism sectors, Bournemouth offers the hustle and bustle of a vibrant town combined with a life by the sea. 

Bournemouth also boasts a lively, diverse and multifaceted town centre, with loads of choice when it comes to coffee shops, pubs, bars, clubs, music venues, theatres and restaurants. 

The shops in town offer a good mix of high street brands, department stores and independent boutiques, while Bournemouth Square, the heart of the town centre, comes to life throughout the year, with a range of events taking place. 

During July and August, the Square plays host to Summer Live, with live music, live art demonstrations, an outdoor garden bar, and much more. 

As the seasons change, the Square and Lower Gardens are transformed into a winter wonderland. From the Alpine Lodge Bar to the dazzling Christmas Tree Wonderland, the Alpine Market to the Snowdomes, you'll soon have that festive feeling. 

In addition to the amazing beaches and vibrant town, the New Forest National Park is on our doorstep and the Jurassic Coast (which is a World Heritage site) is just a short drive away. Plus, we are less than two hours from London (with direct trains to Waterloo) and we've got an international airport. 

What students have to say/Q&A

Georgina, BU student: "Not only does Bournemouth offer a spectacular beach, great shops and fun nightlife, it also welcomes artists and musicals to the Pavilion Theatre and Bournemouth International Centre – both venues I love visiting." 

Hannah, BA (Hons) Social Work student: "There's a club or society for literally anyone, for any interest and ability... If you really can't find something, then you can start your own!" 

Contact us

Email: [email protected] 

Number: 01202 961916   

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