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I couldn’t have chosen a better university. The university is excellent. Lecturers are enthusiastic, stimulating and engaging. I think it’s important to note that none of the staff are striking, which really highlights how much they care about our learning. Only negative side to studying at Bournemouth is that the accommodations are more expensive than other universities (£6000+ cheapest).
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Bournemouth University (BU) Hall Rankings
| Skyline | #1 |
| Oxford Point | #2 |
| Home Park | #3 |
| Purbeck House | #4 |
| Winton Halls | #5 |
| Dorchester House | #6 |
| Lyme Regis House | #7 |
| Cranborne House | #8 |
| Corfe House | #9 |
| Chesil House | #10 |
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Ratings and Reviews
I couldn’t have chosen a better university. The university is excellent. Lecturers are enthusiastic, stimulating and engaging. I think it’s important to note that none of the staff are striking, which really highlights how much they care about our learning. Only negative side to studying at Bournemouth is that the accommodations are more expensive than other universities (£6000+ cheapest).
Applying to Bournemouth University (BU)
- Entry Requirements
144-159 UCAS Points
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Bournemouth University (BU) Reputation
Bournemouth University is located in the city of Bournemouth on the South Coast of England. 17,960 students are enrolled at Bournemouth University:
- 15,180 of these students come from the UK
- 415 come from EU countries
- And 2,365 are students from non-EU countries.
(Source: HESA 2021/22)
The graduate outcomes for Bournemouth University show that six months after leaving university, 73% of graduates are in work or further study. The typical graduate salary six months after leaving Bournemouth University, is £24-27k a year.
(Source: HESA Graduate Outcomes Data Survey 2017/18)
Updated: 13th February 2023
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It’s a good university and lovely
Bournemouth has been everything I wanted it to be. Lecturers are amazing and do supportive. The campus has got so many facilities for everyone and is very modern. The location is also amazing with so much to do all year round
lovely university with friendly staff and lots of opportunities
love the uni, great location and very close to accommodation when going to the library all the time
It okay, I don’t think uni is for me but the talbot campus is pretty nice, good library and stuff, all my lectures are at Lansdowne, again overall good uni
Good uni, has relatively new facilities and comfy study spaces, big fan of the 24hr library
It’s been great so far so good. However the lack of a swimming pool is disappointing and the gym could be a lot better
Bournemouth University is decent in the sense of facilities are good but lecturers do the bare minimum
Good uni, sometimes the lecturers don't deliver fully
Fantastic staff and great place to live
The university has multiple campuses so even if you want to study at the library you have different ones to go to. The Tablbot campus is great. Has musltiplw places to eat and hang out and the staff are always there to help
The university was boring, basic and a waste of money. This is more specified to my course which I understand but there were too many students on the course which they clearly didn’t know how to control. The lessons were spread out in uneven ways and felt like a waste of time when attending anyway. Some tutors were good but others were terrible and clearly lack any creativity themselves. Overall the experience was disappointing and ultimately a waste of time and money.
Tired uni. Bournemouth is a tired area. Come for parties that’s it.
The standard of teaching at Bournemouth is of a very high level. They make their services very much aware to the students if they need them. Lovely environment to be around
Barely any career support for my course, timetabling is a mess. Not enough free time given for masters students as promised.
Super fun and social university!
Its not too bad. Very friendly. Some staff are so easy and fun to approach and make u feel very welcome
Good university. I had a good experience overall.
I think Bournemouth University is great, I’m glad I chose to study here.
lovely accommodation! great friendly staff and brilliant facilities!
I love the uni! It’s a great size as it’s not too small or too big! The staff are fantastic and very helpful!
University is good, facilities and media buildings are good
It's a good uni, does the job but nothing special. My course is absolutely fabulous (multimedia journalism) and TV production is good but I would not recommend coming here for any other course. I would highly recommend the journalism course if you want to be ready for industry. I've enjoyed my time at BU, the beach is great despite being packed in the summer, my course has been fabulous and I even got to go on study exchange. BU make placement compulsory, you are expected to sort this out yourself which can be challenging. There's always space in the library, there's an (expensive) pub on campus and it's nice to be by the beach. There's no fancy end of year ball/black tie dinner but a day festival ran by the SU in summer which is fun. Bournemouth is a town, which for me got boring pretty fast. The shops are so bad and there's barely any independent cafes. The uni is full of people from surrey, barely any diversity, the nightlife is pretty dull apart from the odd event.
I couldn’t have chosen a better university. The university is excellent. Lecturers are enthusiastic, stimulating and engaging. I think it’s important to note that none of the staff are striking, which really highlights how much they care about our learning. Only negative side to studying at Bournemouth is that the accommodations are more expensive than other universities (£6000+ cheapest).
It's an alright uni better then some of the really basic unis but definitely has some areas where it could improve for students
A nice fun and friendly environment
good uni lots to do such as clubs and societies
I enjoy it and there are good facilities
Bournemouth university is an amazing location which is easily accessible and easy to navigate
Good university space. Lecture halls could be a little more inviting
Bournemouth is really fun and I’ve enjoyed being here
All the staff make you feel so welcome especially Dave smith who makes me laugh all the time.
Bournemouth Uni is good, I'm enjoying my experience all over.
Overall well rounded good uni, great accommodation, good facilities and for the most part good staff
Teaching isn't very organised and for first years its hard to understand how university is structured and we weren't really told about it. My course is fine however not practical enough as we all thought it would be. Campus is nice and there are a variety of buildings.
Good location. Amazing facilities to work in.
Good student support services and nice staff members
very good quality, moved from student villiage glad i did
Excellent facilities, good social atmosphere.
Brilliant uni, excellent facilities. Such a great place
I’m really enjoying university life. The staff we super helpful and nice. The campus is modern and easy to navigate
University experience is incredible, the staff is accomodating and eager to help each student learn.
Great place to go if you're looking for a Uni that has both a great location and amazing nightlife.
The Business and Management course has been great so far
So far good with facilities lectures and seminars
Very relaxed working environment making it less stressful. Facilities are always good. 24h availability also makes it easier to study when you can't sleep.
Great experience, helpful lecturers and good facilities etc.
The university has outstanding facilities including the on campus library and state of the art laboratories. The staff are amazing and supportive. There are loads of clubs and societies to join.
Great societies, friendly staff. Just wish there was more timetabled lectures.
Very good facilities for creative subjects such as music due to the new studios and mix rooms
Great location near beach. Brand new facilities
I love going to university. My course is fun and my lecturers are so respectful
Great Lovely staff Good facilities
Good university. Got everything you need. Only thing I would say wifi hardly works…
Amazing, the staff are really good with the students and help a lot
Could be better, course materials don’t explain price
Really good so far, some of the lectures are too long and irrelevant
love the uni good space good course
I love it, good environment and nice campus
Very nice everything is good there is a lot of facilities so nice xxxxxxxx
it has basics, it’s not anything special
A really nice area to work in and an even better place to meet friends.
such a lovely university and is in a beautiful location
very good university would recommend
Good friendly environment, lots of social and study spaces
i’ve had fun so far at bournemouth i like going into campus for my lectures and seminars it’s a nice upgrade from school and as well you get to meet more new people
It’s alright but is very complicated to navigate
great uni, good people and facilities!
Generally the uni is a very open, welcoming place. Plenty of clubs and societies to choose from, despite the fact I joined and didn’t attend any meetings lol! Lecturers are all helpful and willing to assist on coursework. We had ice breaker activities to make friends which was really helpful, especially in my course which is film- where you need to make “allies”. Lots of places to study on campus too.
I loved my course and my staff and I had loads of opportunities in the student union.
If you’re looking for accommodation in Bournemouth, belaton house is the way to go. With an all round fantastic staff, especially the Maintenance man Paul, to make you feel welcome from the get go. Vibrant colours on the walls to create a calming and environment. All round great experience!!!
Currently in first year. Uni is supportive and helpful. Can’t really comment much more.
Bournemouth University is a brilliant university to study and develop. The Dorset area is rich with amazing sights, and things to do for any student. The Talbot campus is wonderful, with a massive variety of courses, facilities, clubs to be apart of. 9/10
Good facilities and standard of teaching
BU gives more importance to students and their well-being. Clubs and Societies are really active in the university.
This uni is awful. Do not pick here I wish I never did. Cannot stand it no student support at all. No uniform for placement absolute joke.
Really happy and the new gateway building is really nice.
I like the american campus feel, its great in the summer! The new buildings have been an awesome addition. The student union is good, night club is the best thing about it. Dylan's (Student Bar) serves a purpose, but ive been to better student union bars.
Yeah decent. Everything there is really expensive, but they aren't ever going to change that as all universities are about profit over education.
I love this uni, it has everything I planned for when becoming a uni student.
havent enjoyed campus too much due to covid but seems great
Haven’t been on campus in about a year I feel like I’ve had no support and just been shouted at for not having my camera on in zoom. I feel like I’m paying £9250 to be abused by lecturers. However first year was good while on campus.
I did a one year masters degree and I’m yet to use any of the university facilities or even go on the campus.
The campus is great and has many facilities. Some lecturers and staff are good but some are apathetic and did not aid me when I requested help. Condesendending the word of choice here. No matter if a student is a few weeks behind because of personal health reasons, help should be given. A plethora of clubs and societies here to join, great selection. Student Union are great as well as the careers people. Internet works as intended but nothing great
Great university. Clubs even better.
I haven’t had much opportunities to go to campus since we were all year in lockdown but the few times I went I loved it. The environment is great and everyone is so helpful and lovely
Bournemouth university is great because the town is so fun and the beach is nearby.
Can’t really rate the university due to not going on campus throughout the year due to Covid so 3 stars for all
Enjoyed every minute of being in bournemouth
Great University overall, Covid was a bit difficult
I wouldn't know what bournemouth uni is like seeing as I have seen the campus about 3 times in my two years studying here. I'm sure it would have been great!
Yeah it’s alright not too bad haven’t really done anything for me this year
Not been there much this year ngl
I haven't been there because of corona
It was a good experience with a lot of help from staff, good wifi and good location close by to Bournemouth town
Studied game design. State of the art facilities were built for games and animation, just before we were all barred from uni due to the lock down. Hope you like curved monitors. Staff are extremely friendly.
There’s been a good amount of support even throughout Covid and there’s always been good information given throughout
Gave it an average score as I haven’t been on campus due to the pandemic, can’t say much more.
Never actually been on campus so I can’t speak on the facilities etc
I have only been to the campus three times, two of them were to play football, and the other to go to the library