Bournemouth University is a public university located in Bournemouth, Dorset, offering a diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes. The university is known for its strengths in media and communication, business, tourism and hospitality, health and social sciences, and engineering. Bournemouth places a strong emphasis on employability, professional accreditation, and industry partnerships, with many courses offering integrated placements and practice-based learning.
The main Talbot Campus is located on the boundary of Bournemouth and Poole, a short bus ride from Bournemouth town centre and beaches. The campus features modern teaching facilities, specialist labs and studios, libraries, and student accommodation. Good public transport links connect the campus to Bournemouth railway station (services to London, Southampton, and the South West) and regional bus routes. The location supports strong connections to the digital, tourism, healthcare, and creative sectors in Dorset and the South West.
Bournemouth is particularly recognised for media and communication (including journalism, film, animation, and digital media), tourism and hospitality, business and management, health and social sciences, psychology, and engineering. The university excels in applied research, industry partnerships, and professional accreditation, with strong provision for placements, enterprise, and real-world project work.
Bournemouth University are ranked 68th in the UK for rankings. They specialise in Complementary Medicine, Health Studies and Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies. The University offer 143 undergraduate courses with many of these including a placement year making students more employable.
Students who have applied with Global Study UK have selected a plethora of courses to study at Bournemouth University. These include:
Project Management
International Management
3D Computer Animation
Digital Health
Finance
Engineering Project Management
Digital Effects
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Bournemouth University offers comprehensive student support: personal tutors and academic advisers; Careers & Employability Service with placements, internships, employer events, and CV/interview coaching; wellbeing, mental health, and counselling services; disability and learning support (assessments and reasonable adjustments); study skills workshops; international student support (visa and immigration advice, orientation, and pastoral care); financial advice, scholarships, and hardship funds; and accommodation guidance for on- and off-campus housing. Specialist support is available for placement, clinical, and creative students.
– Undergraduate (typical): UK A-levels, BTEC, T-levels, Access to HE or international equivalents (IB and overseas qualifications). Typical offers vary by course (commonly CCC–ABB depending on subject and selectivity). Some programmes require portfolios, auditions, or work experience (especially in media, health, and creative subjects).
– Foundation and pathway routes: Foundation years and international pathway programmes are available for applicants needing additional academic or language preparation.
– Mature and alternative entry: Consideration is given to mature applicants and those with recognised prior learning or substantial professional experience.
– Postgraduate taught (typical): A UK honours degree (2:2 or above) or international equivalent is commonly required; some courses accept relevant professional experience.
– Postgraduate research (MPhil/PhD): Admission normally requires a relevant master’s degree or strong honours degree, a research proposal, and a supervisor match; funding and supervisor availability influence offers.
– English language: International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency via approved tests (IELTS 6.0–6.5 overall is typical, with some courses requiring higher scores).
– Other requirements: Certain programmes require DBS/health checks (health/education), portfolios (media, art, design), auditions, interviews, or work experience. Check individual course pages for precise criteria.
