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Bournemouth VS Oxford Brookes

Hello everyone,
I am an Italian student and I've applied to three Universities: Oxford Brookes, Bournemouth and Leicester. I got a conditional offer from each one but I am having a hard time trying to figure out which is the best between Brookes and Bournemouth ( I do not want to go to Leicester ). The fact is, I've heard a lot of things about Brookes and a lot of people complain about it and looking at the League Tables didn't actually help me. I have applied for a Communication and Media course and I have noticed that Bournemouth is well known for its Media School. But I still do not know. I would like to here something from people who have already studied there or have been there because I think I won't be able to go there and visit during the year. I have been to Oxford Brookes Universities for 15 days to study English but I think it's pretty different because one thing is studying there for 15 days one other is studying there for 3 years! I would like to hear some advice from you, thanks!! (( :

Reply 1

Original post
by Maarth
Hello everyone,
I am an Italian student and I've applied to three Universities: Oxford Brookes, Bournemouth and Leicester. I got a conditional offer from each one but I am having a hard time trying to figure out which is the best between Brookes and Bournemouth ( I do not want to go to Leicester ). The fact is, I've heard a lot of things about Brookes and a lot of people complain about it and looking at the League Tables didn't actually help me. I have applied for a Communication and Media course and I have noticed that Bournemouth is well known for its Media School. But I still do not know. I would like to here something from people who have already studied there or have been there because I think I won't be able to go there and visit during the year. I have been to Oxford Brookes Universities for 15 days to study English but I think it's pretty different because one thing is studying there for 15 days one other is studying there for 3 years! I would like to hear some advice from you, thanks!! (( :


In terms of reputation it's Leicester, then Brookes, then Bournemouth. However, you've already stated you don't want to go to Leicester.

I study in Oxford now and I think the city is lovely, and quite fun :smile: But then Bournemouth is by the seaside. But if you come from Italy then British beaches may not be your thing anyway...

Reply 2

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by tony_ron
In terms of reputation it's Leicester, then Brookes, then Bournemouth. However, you've already stated you don't want to go to Leicester.

I study in Oxford now and I think the city is lovely, and quite fun :smile: But then Bournemouth is by the seaside. But if you come from Italy then British beaches may not be your thing anyway...


Haha, nope I live in the South by the seaside so it's not a big thing. But I am also worried about the teaching quality. I do not know, it seems a really hard choice. I have been to Oxford too and I thought it was really pretty but... How is exactly living there ? (:

Reply 3

so iv heard, oxford has the club which has been voted 'most likely to get you laid' in the whole of england. need i say more? :smile: the nightlife is really good, especially at brookes. go for oxford

Reply 4

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by luisaxxx
so iv heard, oxford has the club which has been voted 'most likely to get you laid' in the whole of england. need i say more? :smile: the nightlife is really good, especially at brookes. go for oxford


Actually getting laid it is not a reason which could affect my choice in a positive way, lol. Anyway I have noticed you got an offer. Will you go to Brookes too?

Reply 5

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by Maarth
Actually getting laid it is not a reason which could affect my choice in a positive way, lol. Anyway I have noticed you got an offer. Will you go to Brookes too?


i knowwww i was kidding. its a true fact though. nope brookes is likely to be my backup, i think i'll firm either nottingham or exeter

Reply 6

oh i just read you're italian, me too :smile:

Reply 7

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by luisaxxx
oh i just read you're italian, me too :smile:


Oh, really ? But it seems like you live in England, don't you?

Reply 8

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by Maarth
Oh, really ? But it seems like you live in England, don't you?


yesss i do, but originally from cassino.

Reply 9

I cant decide whether to go to brookes or Bournemouth to do a business course! HELP :frown:

Reply 10

Original post
by Maarth
Hello everyone,
I am an Italian student and I've applied to three Universities: Oxford Brookes, Bournemouth and Leicester. I got a conditional offer from each one but I am having a hard time trying to figure out which is the best between Brookes and Bournemouth ( I do not want to go to Leicester ). The fact is, I've heard a lot of things about Brookes and a lot of people complain about it and looking at the League Tables didn't actually help me. I have applied for a Communication and Media course and I have noticed that Bournemouth is well known for its Media School. But I still do not know. I would like to here something from people who have already studied there or have been there because I think I won't be able to go there and visit during the year. I have been to Oxford Brookes Universities for 15 days to study English but I think it's pretty different because one thing is studying there for 15 days one other is studying there for 3 years! I would like to hear some advice from you, thanks!! (( :


I'm in the same situation as you are.. I got accepted at both Bournemouth University and Oxford Brooks and I'm an internal student as well.. I know that ur post is too old but what did you do, or where did you go? I would really appreciate your feedback ..

what about the atmosphere and cost of living as well.

Unfortunately, I couldn't find a helpful reaply

Thank you ..