| Location | Poole, United Kingdom | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 19000 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1992 | Estimated Cost of Living | 9207 GBP |
| Address | Fern Barrow, Wallisdown, Poole BH12 5BB, United Kingdom |
Bournemouth University (BU) is located in the seaside town of Bournemouth, in Dorset, on England south coast.
Its roots can be traced back to the early 20th century, with the establishment of the Bournemouth Municipal College, which became Bournemouth University in 1992.
Today, the institution offers more than 150 undergraduate degrees and over 100 master’s and doctoral degrees.
It is home to two campuses: the Talbot Campus, which is where students can find the majority of the university’s faculties and facilities, and the Lansdowne Campus, which accommodates the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences
As well as being just a short walk from Bournemouth’s bustling town centre, BU is within easy access to some of Britain’s best beaches, the New Forest National Park and the largest natural harbor in Europe, Poole Harbour, which formed from a drowned valley at the end of the last Ice Age.
The university lays claims to a strong professional orientation with a focus on academic excellence and graduate employability.
Why BU?
Whatever your time with us has in store for you, it’ll be an exciting journey – from meeting lifelong friends in halls to your experience on placement, exploring the local area, or joining a club or society. Find out more about what life at BU has to offer.
Clubs and societies
Our clubs and societies, run via the Students’ Union (SUBU), are based entirely on our students’ passions – so whatever you’re into, we should have it covered. These range from sports to charities, baking to gaming, education to politics, or even the Bournemouth Banshees Quidditch Society (yes, it really does exist).
This makes for a truly eclectic mix of over 130 clubs and societies that you can become part of – or SUBU can even help you set up your own if you think they're missing a trick in any area.
Employability
Studying towards the right qualifications is a huge part of achieving your aspirations – but there’s so much more you can do to make the best possible start in your career. That’s why we’ve developed a learning community that’s full of extracurricular opportunities and support to make you career-ready – wherever you want that career to take you.
Bournemouth and the local area
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 life by the sea.
But it’s not just about the amazing beaches (although we have to admit they are pretty special). Bournemouth also has an incredible nightlife scene, fantastic shopping, and a Championship football team.
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