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Visit us We hope this prospectus gives you a good idea of what it would be like to study at BU. To help you make up your mind, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love you to come and meet us at one of our Open Days where you can look around our campuses and meet current students. Open Days are planned for: Saturday 14 June 2014 Saturday 5 July 2014 Saturday 6 September 2014 Saturday 25 October 2014 Saturday 15 November 2014 Saturday 13 June 2015 To find out more, turn to page 52.

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Course listing....................................... 2

Life in the local area........................... 20

Welcome to BU..................................... 4

How to apply...................................... 24

Why choose BU?................................... 6

Entry requirements............................ 28

Connect with us................................... 8

Fees and funding............................... 32

Studying at BU.................................... 10

Support at BU..................................... 36

Employability...................................... 12

Accommodation at BU....................... 40

Work placements at BU..................... 14

The student experience..................... 46

Study and work abroad..................... 16

Sport at BU.......................................... 50

International students....................... 18

Open days........................................... 52

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Sciences

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Sciences

Key Facts Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years with a 5-week work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week placement). Full-time, part-time UCAS code F400 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-320 tariff points (see page xx). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Required subjects At least one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, History, Information Technology, Maths, Physics If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page XX)

BSc (Hons) Archaeology This degree is ideal for those who are excited by the past, and who enjoy studying how the world has developed over millions of years. You’ll learn more about past societies, but you’ll also master the techniques we use to find out more about them, using a mix of skills from biological, physical and earth sciences within a strong thematic framework. To help you do so, our archaeology department is home to one of the best-equipped field schools in the UK, and we are internationally renowned for the quality of the research we undertake and the graduates we produce.

Practical training This course has a very strong focus on practical training in the field and the laboratory, combined with academic study and linked to current research to prepare you for a career in archaeology. You will experience a range of landscape survey, remote sensing, excavation and recording methods, and will learn through taught lectures, seminars, and a range of exciting and relevant fieldwork opportunities. The training excavation at the end of the first year is a 25-day field school. You will develop a wide range of field archaeological skills including excavation techniques, geophysical and topographic surveying, feature recording, soil description and interpretation, site safety and management, environmental sampling and the interpretation of the excavated evidence.

BA (Hons) Prehistoric & Roman Archaeology

Key Facts Location Talbot Campus

This unique degree focuses on the later prehistoric and Roman periods of North West Europe, with a strong emphasis on practical field skills and professional training. You will focus on the recovery and understanding of archaeological remains and material culture of western Europe from the Neolithic, through to the collapse of the Roman Empire in the 5th century AD. Key components of the course cover artefact analysis, the study of human and animal remains, religious and ritual practice, military studies, urban development, trade and exchange, industrial processes, cultural change and globalisation.

Great location You will learn through a combination of taught lectures and seminars with fieldwork on a series of newly discovered archaeological sites. We are in a great location close to some of Britain’s most iconic prehistoric and Roman sites including Stonehenge, Avebury, Dorchester and Maiden Castle. The training excavation at the end of the first year is a 25-day field school. You will develop a wide range of field archaeological skills including excavation techniques, survey, recording, soil description and interpretation, site safety and management, sampling, and the interpretation of the excavated evidence.

Work experience

High-quality practical experience You will have the opportunity to gain high-quality work experience with placements on archaeological excavations in the UK and abroad. Recent overseas placements have included excavation in the USA, Cyprus, Finland and throughout Europe. Bournemouth is ideally situated with some of Britain’s most iconic archaeological and historic sites, such as Boxgrove, Avebury, Stonehenge, Maiden Castle, Corfe Castle, Poole Harbour and Fishbourne Roman Palace, all within easy travelling distance.

Careers Graduates from this course have gone on to work with English Heritage, Historic Scotland, Welsh Assembly Government (Cadw), the National Trust, the Ministry of Defence, Wessex Archaeology, Oxford Archaeology, Cotswold Archaeology and a host of museums and archaeological consultancies. You might also want to consider taking advantage of our superb location and resources and enrol on one of our Master’s courses to continue your studies.

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You will have the chance to gain high-quality work experience with placements on excavations throughout the UK and abroad. Recent students have participated in projects as far afield as the USA, Greece, Sicily and Russia.

Duration and delivery 3 years with a 5-week work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week placement). Full-time, part-time UCAS code V401 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-320 tariff points (see page xx). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Archaeology, Classical Civilisation, Geography, History, Psychology, Science If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page XX)

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BA (Hons) Prehistoric & Roman Archaeology

Each course has a key fact guide showing you important and relevant information.

Here’s the most important part – the courses themselves. On these pages you will find an overview of each of our courses, listed by subject area.

BSc (Hons) Archaeology

Undergraduate courses

Careers We have an excellent reputation for producing high-quality graduates, and our academic team is extremely well-respected throughout the world. The networking opportunities that are available throughout the course can give you a valuable head start when it comes to finding work. Many graduates have gone onto further study at postgraduate level while others are working for national bodies, museums and leading commercial units and consultancies.

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Foundation and Top-up degrees.... 166

Disclaimer......................................... 173

Conditions and regulations............. 168

Getting to BU.................................... 174

Index.................................................. 170

#BUProud.......................................... 176

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BA (Hons) Sociology & Social Policy

Course listing

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Humanities

Deciding what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be studying for the next three or four years is a big decision, and on the following pages you will find an overview of each of our courses, listed by subject area. Creative Technology

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BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation

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BA (Hons) History

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BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

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BA (Hons) Politics & Media

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BA (Hons) English

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BA (Hons) Prehistoric & Roman Archaeology BSc (Hons) Psychology

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Law Accounting & Finance

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

LLB (Hons) Business Law

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Technology

BSc (Hons) Games Programming

LLB (Hons) Entertainment Law

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BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology

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BSc (Hons) Games Technology

LLB (Hons) Law

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BSc (Hons) Computer Networks

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BA (Hons) Accounting & Law

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BSc (Hons) Computing

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LLB (Hons) Law with Economics

BA (Hons) Accounting & Taxation

BSc (Hons) Music & Audio Technology

LLB (Hons) Law & Taxation

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BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing & Security

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BA (Hons) Economics

BSc (Hons) Music & Sound Production Technology

BA (Hons) Finance & Business

Design & Engineering

BA (Hons) Finance & Economics

BSc (Hons) Built Environment Design

BA (Hons) Accounting & Business

BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance

Business & Management BA (Hons) Business Studies with Economics

Media & Communications BA (Hons) Advertising

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BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management

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BA (Hons) Communication & Media

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BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

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BSc (Hons) Design Engineering

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Tourism, Sport & Hospitality

BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Engineering

BA (Hons) Film Production & Cinematography

BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Engineering (part-time/flexible learning)

BA (Hons) Digital Media Design

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BA (Hons) Marketing Communications

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BA (Hons) Industrial Design

BA (Hons) Media Production

BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons) Product Design

BA (Hons) Events & Leisure Marketing

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BA (Hons) Events Management

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BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management

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BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism

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BA (Hons) Retail Management

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BA (Hons) Photography

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BSc (Hons) Sports Development & Coaching Sciences

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BSc (Hons) Sports Management

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BSc (Hons) Sports Management (Golf)

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BSc (Hons) Sports Psychology & Coaching Sciences

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BA (Hons) Tourism Management

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BA (Hons) Business Studies with Enterprise

BA (Hons) Business Studies with Finance

BA (Hons) Business Studies with Human Resource Management

Health & Social Care

BA (Hons) Business Studies with Law

BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

BA (Hons) Public Relations

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BA (Hons) Business Studies with Marketing

BSc (Hons) Children & Young Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nursing

BA (Hons) Radio

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BA (Hons) Business Studies with Operations & Project Management

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BA (Hons) Scriptwriting for Film & Television

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BA (Hons) International Business & Management (Online) BA (Hons) International Business Studies BSc (Hons) Marketing

BSc (Hons) Clinical Exercise Science BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing

BA (Hons) Television Production

BSc (Hons) Midwifery

Sciences

BSc (Hons) Nutrition

BSc (Hons) Applied Geography

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BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

BSc (Hons) Archaeology

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International Preparatory courses*

Dip HE Operating Department Practice

BA (Hons) Archaeology & Anthropology

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Foundation Certificate

FdSc Paramedic Science

BSc (Hons) Archaeological, Anthropological & Forensic Sciences

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International Year One

BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

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BSc (Hons) Ecology & Wildlife Conservation

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Computer Animation BA (Hons) Computer Animation Arts

BA (Hons) Computer Visualisation & Animation

BSc (Hons) Software Development for Animation, Games & Effects

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BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

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BA (Hons) Social Work

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BA (Hons) Sociology & Anthropology

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Welcome to BU

Welcome to Bournemouth University’s 2015 undergraduate prospectus. Going to university is one of the most exciting and lifechanging experiences you will ever have, so choosing which one is right for you is incredibly important. But which university gives you the best opportunities and connections? This year BU became the first UK university ever to be commended for the quality of learning opportunities available to students1. Why? Because we focus on what really matters. You. We recognise the importance of a balanced education. If you study at BU, you are choosing an excellent education delivered by top academics in their field. You are choosing to join an internationally acclaimed academic and research community that will develop your critical thinking skills. You are choosing to be fully prepared for professional practice, to gain industry accreditation and take advantage of the optional placement opportunity available on every undergraduate degree.

That’s why 92% of our graduates are either employed or in further study six months after graduation2. We also recognise the value of an inclusive and welcoming community. At BU we value excellence, achievement, authenticity, creativity and responsibility, but we also believe in having fun and making new friends. In addition to the great nightlife, we’re sandwiched between the New Forest and some of Britain’s best beaches, with superb watersports and sailing facilities. We are a very successful university that has twice won The Queen’s Anniversary Prize – the UK’s most prestigious award for higher education – for our commitment to excellence. If you want to be encouraged and challenged to contribute directly to the development of knowledge in your subject, then we’d love to hear from you. I hope this prospectus gives you a good flavour of what it’s like to study here at BU. You can find out more by visiting us on one of our Open Days or at an exhibition in your country – have a look at page 52 to find our more.

1 Source: Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) 2 Source: 2011/12 HESA data.

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5 Welcome to BU

7 Why choose BU?

Why choose BU?

BU at a glance

Bournemouth University is an innovative, international university offering high quality student experience, research and professional practice. Here are the reasons why you should choose BU. High graduate employment Preparing students with skills to meet the changing demands of work is one of the things for which BU is best known. That’s why 92% of our graduates from 2011/12 were employed or in further study six months after graduation. See page 12

High quality learning opportunities In 2013, we became the first UK university to have achieved a ‘commended’ judgement for the quality of student learning opportunities from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the highest award possible. See page 37

Placements for all We offer every undergraduate Honours student the chance to take some form of professional placement, giving you a head start in your career. We are proud to have more full-time undergraduate students on sandwich courses than any other university in Great Britain. See page 14

World-leading research The research projects that we undertake at BU are aimed at addressing real-world problems, led by academics who are experts in their field. The results of that research are fed directly into our courses, which means that what you are studying always stays current. It also means that the work we do has a measurable, positive impact on society. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/research

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17,410 Total students 14,971 Undergraduate students 2,439 Postgraduate students 3,863 Part-time students 2,538 International students 2012-13 HESA data

Industry links Our industry links underpin everything we do – teaching, research and professional practice. Our academics are involved with cuttingedge research and consultancy projects with companies, meaning that you benefit from the latest industry practice. We have regular guest speakers from industry and our strong alumni base provides excellent contacts, many of whom continually recruit our placement students and graduates. See page 12 Dedicated international support We deliver an outstanding and personalised student experience. We offer dedicated support for international students throughout your study. This includes guaranteed university accommodation (if you apply before the deadline), immigration and visa advice,

an orientation programme, social events and excursions. We are home to over 2,000 international students. See page 18 Guaranteed accommodation We know how important your new home is to you, which is why we are proud to offer a guaranteed place in Halls of Residence or BUmanaged accommodation in your first year. See page 40 An ethical and sustainable approach We are committed to reducing our impact on the environment. That’s why we are one of only six UK universities to be awarded an EcoCampus Gold Award, and we are one of around 50 UK universities to have been awarded Fairtrade status. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/about-bu

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Connect with us

Our various social media channels give you the opportunity to connect with us and keep up to date with all the latest news about BU. They also provide a convenient way for you to post your questions and take part in online chats with our current students, to find out more about studying at BU.

Circle us on Google +

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You might also be interested in reading our student blogs, written by current students about their time at BU. You can find them at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-blog, so bookmark the page and feel free to get involved in the conversations. We also have a dedicated enquiry team who are here to answer your questions. Find out more about our askBU enquiry team at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/askbu

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You can contact us directly through the page if you have any questions, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. You can also send us a private message.

We host live web chats too, where current student ambassadors can answer your questions directly and give you a real insight into life at BU.

We’ll use our wall to draw your attention to useful articles elsewhere on the internet, as well as reminding you of important deadlines (such as UCAS application dates).

We’ve also ‘liked’ some useful facebook resources for you, such as UCAS and SUBU.

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We offer over 200 undergraduate courses covering a wide range of industry-relevant subject areas. A key feature of our courses is that they all provide you with the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of your course.

time basis. However, students from outside the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) who enter the UK on a student visa are not permitted to undertake part-time study in the UK. If you are unsure whether you are entitled to study on a part-time course, please contact askBUstudents@bournemouth.ac.uk

The structure of an undergraduate degree Each BU undergraduate degree course is divided into levels which students progressively complete to obtain their award:

• Level H (Honours) is equivalent to the final year.

Pre-university level study (international students) BU International College, a partnership between BU and Kaplan International Colleges, offers a Foundation Certificate on campus for international students who require an additional year of study before starting an undergraduate course at BU. There are a number of pathway options available and successful completion of the Foundation Certificate will lead to entry to a range of undergraduate degrees at BU.

What subjects can I study? Our course directory (see page 2) lists fulland part-time undergraduate courses by subject area.

For those who require further English language support before progressing to a degree course, we also offer a Pre-sessional English for University Study course (see page 31).

When do courses start? The majority of undergraduate degree courses begin in September of each academic year. A range of our courses can be studied on a part-

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• Level C (Certificate) is equivalent to the first year • Level I (Intermediate) is equivalent to the second year

Types of undergraduate courses Bachelor’s degree Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Bachelor of Law (LLB). All of these types of degree are equal in terms of their status. These courses last for three years, or four years if the course includes a ‘sandwich’ work placement year. Four-year ‘sandwich’ degree with work placement If you enrol on a ‘sandwich’ degree, you will spend your third year on professional placement ‘sandwiched’ between your second and final year of study. Placements challenge you to test the skills you learn during the course in a ‘real world’ environment, as well as adding practical experience to your CV and giving you the chance to earn while you learn. The Sir Michael Cobham Library, Talbot Campus

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Foundation degree (FdA/FdSc) Taught primarily at our Partner Colleges, these two-year courses can lead to a BA or BSc course following a further year of study. Some Foundation degrees allow students who successfully complete the first year of study to exit with a Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE). See page 166 for more information. Undergraduate ‘Top-up’ degree Final-year Level H courses are designed for students who have completed, with the required grades, either a Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation degree or overseas qualification at the equivalent level. If you complete a Top-up course, then you will graduate with a UK Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in one year. See page 166 for more information.

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11 Studying at BU

Studying at BU

Employability BU is well known for producing graduates with the professional skills that employers are looking for. We know just how important that first career move can be, which is why we are committed to providing you with all the help and support we can as you start out. Accreditations and partnerships Our courses have a wide range of accreditations and partnerships with professional bodies. These include major industry bodies in areas including marketing, tourism, psychology, computing, sport and many more. Through talking to these bodies, we are able to tailor our courses to meet their needs – making your degree immediately applicable and ensuring that anyone hiring you will see a benefit from employing you from the moment you join. In addition, these accreditations can include exemptions from professional examinations, as well as reflecting the quality and status of our degrees. In Andrew Witty’s Review of Universities and Growth, we were ranked as the fifth most successful UK university collaborating with graduate start-up companies. Academic staff who understand best practice Many of our staff have worked, or still work, in the industry that they lecture in. That means they are always in touch with the latest developments, and bring that knowledge and understanding of best practice into their lectures and seminars. They can bring the theory to life with real-world examples and case studies, helping you to learn in a way that reflects the developments of the industry.

We talk to employers As well as professional bodies, we also talk to specific employers who recruit our graduates or take on students for work placement. We have excellent relationships with many multi-national companies and we make the most of them, staying in touch with them to make sure that our courses are evolving in the same direction that they are.

High graduate employability

Postgraduate study Our postgraduate and research degrees offer you the chance to continue your learning development at BU. Our undergraduate degrees are all focused around giving you the skills you need to get your career off to a strong start, but it may be that you want to develop yourself even further by completing a Master’s degree with us. If that is the case, we can support you every step of the way on your academic journey – all the way up to PhD level, if that suits you. We are able to offer discounts for further study at BU. Graduates can receive discounts of up to 25% if they choose to continue their learning with us.

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Our tradition of consistently high graduate employability is a big help to your career prospects. Not only does it demonstrate that our degrees are credible to potential employers for the many reasons outlined so far, it also increases the likelihood that you will encounter BU graduates in senior positions within your industry – or even your business. As products of our culture and work ethic, our alumni are advocates of what BU is all about – employable graduates with the skills needed to succeed. Many employers actively recruit BU graduates because they know just how good our courses are, and often return to the university for recruitment fairs and events throughout your studies – making excellent networking opportunities. According to graduate-jobs.com, BU has the highest percentage of graduates with work experience of any UK university – another demonstration of our commitment to preparing students for employment.

Employability

Careers & Employability Service In an increasingly competitive jobs market, you need to be able to stand out from the crowd. Through the Careers & Employability Service, we can help equip you with the necessary skills and experience to help you do that both during and after your studies (you can use the service for up to three years after you graduate). Through our online careers system, Careerhub, and professionally qualified team of careers staff, we can help you with: • Exploring career options and jobs with your degree • Exploring options such as self-employment, postgraduate study and next steps after graduation. You can also make excellent contacts during your time with us, with companies such as JP Morgan, John Lewis, IBM, Microsoft, Intel and Disney. We run recruitment fairs and employer events to help introduce yourself to companies and we are also involved with helping you find the right placement. To find out more about how the Careers & Employability Service can help you become more employable visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/career

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Work placements at BU People study for degrees for many different reasons, but in a competitive marketplace most students would agree that securing a job at the end of it is extremely important. That’s why we are so committed to work placements – an unparalleled way of gaining a competitive edge over other graduates when it comes to applying for jobs. Every course that we offer includes the option of undertaking a work placement. Many of these last for a full year, while others are shorter and fit in around other modules of study. All of them, however, are designed specifically to give you the chance to put your learning into practice. In addition, the experiences you gain while on placement can shape your future learning, providing a framework to help you understand your studies even better. Employers, recruitment agencies and job-hunting websites will all tell you the same thing – graduating with ‘just’ a degree is often not enough. Work experience shows employers that you can apply the theory in practice, that you understand how a business works, and that you are committed to the career path you have chosen.

Work experience really can make your CV stand out from the crowd. According to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), BU has a higher proportion of students on sandwich course work placements than any other university in Great Britain, while research conducted by graduate-jobs.com in July 2013 shows that nearly nine out of ten BU students graduating in 2013 spent time in a workplace prior to graduation. That means that our students are graduating with proven experience – potential employers know that they can hit the ground running. So, if one of the main reasons for studying a degree is that you want to give yourself a great start to your career, then we can help. Our courses are focused on the professions, and the addition of work experience can help you to get ahead of the field from the very start.

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What our students say... Shauna Carroll, BA (Hons) Retail Management graduate B&Q

“My placement helped me throughout my final year as I had a much more in-depth understanding of a business environment and its day-to-day operations, which I could apply to many of the modules.”

Dario Candela, BA (Hons) Marketing Communications graduate Investec

“I believe that the placement has been extremely beneficial to my studies as nothing is more beneficial than actually going out and applying the theories that you have learnt. I would recommend a placement year to any student looking for a flavour of the real world.”

Ben East, BA (Hons) Business Studies graduate Jacksons Mercedes-Benz

“I think every degree should have a placement year – it gives you extra skills that you can’t learn in university. It’s given me so much to talk about in interviews now and motivated me to do well in the final year.”

Andrew Palmer, BSc (Hons) Computer Visualisation & Animation graduate Framestore

“If there is any opportunity for a placement or internship available, take it! I really enjoyed my placement and the experience and contacts that I gained during it were invaluable to me. They have helped me to make informed decisions about where I would like to head next.”

Stephen Pyke, BSc (Hons) Sports Management graduate Southampton FC

“The best thing about my course was the placement year. You can study everything there is to know about sport, but nothing quite prepares you for the intensity of the industry and the speed at which it moves unless you experience it first-hand.”

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Work placements at BU

Study and work abroad Would you like to experience another culture first-hand and gain a competitive edge in the job market? We know that graduate employers are looking for people who have a global mind-set and are capable of working comfortably across multicultural environments. Engaging in an international activity will help you develop a global perspective that will boost your career prospects and stay with you for life. Our ‘Study & Work Abroad’ options offer you a proactive and exciting way to gain these new skills, put them into practice and to learn from other political, economic and social systems. Through studying and working abroad you will have the opportunity to develop yourself personally, academically, and professionally. BU funding and grants include:

What our students say... “My time in Australia has been truly eye opening and insightful. This experience has given me an incredible new outlook on life and has helped me to expand my network of contacts, giving me a large advantage when looking for a job over other candidates.”

Alexandra Grady, BA (Hons) Business Studies, Study Abroad in Australia.

“This experience has not only improved my cultural understanding about Czech people and their country, but it has also helped me a lot in finding the right placement. Because of this international activity, I have recently been employed as a placement candidate abroad.”

Ema Tsvetanova, BA (Hons) Tourism Management, Work placement in Czech Republic.

“During the trip we attended many excursions and activities including the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Mount Tai, which have made a real impact on me and have given me memories that will last a lifetime. Since then, I have also been accepted on to an internship in Shanghai for the summer.”

Jane Daniels, BA (Hons) Business Studies, Study China Programme in China.

“The funds I received from the Global Horizons fund enabled me to travel and sponsored me to carry out two months volunteering in Cambodia. It allowed me to be part of a project that supported my chosen choice as volunteering in occupational therapy, which not many other project organisations support.”

Jodie Haslam, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, Volunteering in Cambodia.

• BU Global Horizons fund – which could support you in co-financing your activity, up to £2,000 • Santander Scheme with grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 • Erasmus Study or Work in the EU Scheme with funding to help cover your living costs. You will have the chance to take part in activities such as: • Study China – this three-week UK government-funded programme offers you the chance to study in China during the winter, Easter or summer of each year • Study India – this four-week UK government-funded programme offers you the chance to study in India during the summer of each year • Attend an academic conference overseas – present a paper at a conference and use the experience to gain up-to-date knowledge in your specialist area • Field trips – carry out research and take part in specific activities overseas • Study exchanges – these must be through approved international links with BU partner universities abroad

• Summer schools – take part in an exciting short-term study programme overseas and develop new knowledge and skills • Taught language courses – learn a new language or consolidate your existing language skills • Volunteering projects – give up your time for free to help with exciting international projects • Work placements (either paid or unpaid) – placements can either be as part of your degree course or carried out as an extra-curricular activity. To find out more please visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/abroad

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We are home to a rich and diverse community, with over 100 nationalities represented within our 2,000 international students. As well as an excellent academic experience, we offer a wide range of services, facilities and social activities for international students. A fabulous location Less than two hours from the centre of London by train, we are in a fantastic location on the south coast of England with breathtaking scenery and some of the country’s best weather. Famous for its 12km of golden sandy beaches, stunning World Heritage Jurassic coastline and beautiful parks and gardens, Bournemouth is a popular tourist and student destination, blending a traditional British seaside resort with a modern and thriving town. Academic excellence We are the first UK university to be ‘commended’ by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) for the quality of student learning opportunities. This is the highest award possible in the UK. We are home to the only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice (CEMP) in the UK. The National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) is based here, and a report published by the National Endowment for Science, Technology and Art (NESTA) in 2011 showed that nearly 50% of all graduates working in the film, visual effects and video games industries are BU graduates. We are recognised by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as a Centre of Excellence in Tourism.

Preparatory courses If you have successfully completed 11 or 12 years of schooling in your home country, and are not eligible to apply directly to year one of an undergraduate degree, we offer the BU International College programmes Foundation Certificate and International Year One. Upon successful completion, these lead to progression onto Year One or Two of specific undergraduate courses. For further information visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/preparatory programmes Practical experiences Our students have access to a diverse range of work placements at high-profile organisations, including the BBC, Disney and Microsoft, which contributes to us having excellent graduate employability rates. World-leading research The quality of our courses are supported by our world-class research. In the latest Research Assessment Exercise we were the fourth most improved UK university for the quality of our research. Of the ten subject areas assessed, eight featured research that was rated as being of world-leading quality. In addition, the journal Science, one of the world’s highest-rated publications for research, has published three papers co-authored by BU academics.* Superb scholarship opportunities We offer a wide range of generous scholarships in all academic areas. In addition, your tuition fees are fixed at point of entry.

There are more reasons to study at BU than we can mention here. Additional information for international students is listed below for ease of reference. However, the whole prospectus provides you with relevant and interesting information. How to apply – page 26 Entry requirements for international students – page 28 Preparatory English and pathway programmes – page 31 Fees and scholarships for students from outside the UK – page 34 Orientation programme for international students and healthcare in the UK – page 39 Guaranteed accommodation – page 43 Kimmeridge House, Talbot Campus

Social life – page 49 Visit BU or meet us in your country – page 55 *Published in 2009

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Life in the local area

Bournemouth and Poole are both longestablished tourist destinations and attract visitors from all over the world due to their ten miles (12 kilometres) of golden beaches, beautiful gardens and cosmopolitan atmosphere. We make extensive use of our unrivalled local environment which shapes our courses and research, from the fantastic variety of habitats to some of Britain’s most iconic archaeological landscapes.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth is a large seaside resort with a busy and thriving town. With a population of just over 180,000, it is large enough to have all the facilities of a big town but small enough that you never feel lost.

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boutiques. The town is connected to the seafront by its beautiful gardens that date back to Victorian times.

Situated on the south coast of England, two hours from London, the area enjoys some of the UK’s best weather and one of the highest annual durations of sunshine in the country. Town centre Its vibrant town centre has all the big high street names you would expect nestled in amongst independent stores and stylish

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Beautiful parks and gardens With over 2,000 acres of parks and gardens to complement the glorious beaches, there’s nowhere better to lie back and soak up the atmosphere – and the fantastic weather makes everything go with even more of a swing. The beach Our beaches have won numerous prestigious awards including the best beach in Britain, fourth best in Europe, four European Blue Flags and two Quality Coast Awards. On a hot summer’s day, there is nothing better than relaxing on one of the many beaches along the coast. In the winter, the seafront is a great place for a long walk. As well as the traditional English pier, there is also the Oceanarium, arcades, cafés, restaurants and many other attractions to keep you entertained. Evening entertainment The Bournemouth night scene is both vibrant and diverse with bars, bistros, clubs, restaurants, live music and special events throughout the year. The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), Bournemouth O2 Academy, Pavilion Theatre and the Pier Theatre

Bournemouth beach and pier

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all attract the big names from the world of music and entertainment. Bournemouth has something for everyone, whatever your budget. It is a fun, vibrant place with diverse cultures, stunning scenery and friendly people. It’s no wonder that the town is considered by many to be the UK’s leading holiday destination – studying at BU gives you the chance to spend every day enjoying the relaxed environment that holiday-makers flock here for. Location and accessibility Bournemouth is less than two hours from London with trains running direct to London Waterloo station. Bournemouth Station is situated in the town centre and caters for train, coach, bus and taxi travel in and around Bournemouth, as well as other destinations within the UK. Bournemouth also has its own airport with flights to many of Europe’s top destinations. The BU campuses Our Talbot Campus lies within five kilometres of the centre of Bournemouth, on the border of Bournemouth and Poole. Our Lansdowne Campus is located within the town centre of Bournemouth. Both are easily accessible via the university bus network. For further details please visit www.thebusforbu.co.uk

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Poole

Nearby Poole is a lively, bustling harbour town that is home to the world’s second largest natural harbour and a beautiful quayside with pubs and bars to explore. There’s more shopping to be had here too, while just outside of town you’ll find Tower Park, a complex featuring a multiplex cinema, restaurants and a water park. Like Bournemouth, Poole is a watersports lover’s paradise, with waterskiing, wakeboarding and windsurfing. There are also pleasure cruises and boat trips that leave from the beautiful quayside, which has recently undergone a multi-million pound regeneration. Poole residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to food and drink, with a wonderfully eclectic selection of restaurants, cafes and bars to enjoy. Evening entertainment comes courtesy of a vibrant nightlife as well as some great nights out – Poole Speedway and Poole Greyhound Stadium are two experiences not to be missed, while arts lovers can enjoy plays and concerts at the Lighthouse.

Life in the local area

Windsurfer, Poole Bay (image courtesy of Poole Tourism)

Durdle Door (image courtesy of Bournemouth Tourism)

The surrounding area

Bournemouth and Poole sit in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. To the west is the stunning 185-million-year-old World Heritage Jurassic Coast with gorgeous locations such as Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, where the hustle and bustle of town life can be left far behind. Further west, Weymouth and Portland hosted the sailing events for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games, which brought many positive changes to the local area. To the east lie Christchurch and the New Forest National Park. Christchurch is known for its attractive quay, magnificent 11th century priory and castle ruins, while the beautiful New Forest, with its forest glades and tranquil footpaths, remains largely unchanged from the days when William the Conqueror used it as his Royal Playground from 1079. We’re really proud to be part of Dorset, and we think that once you see just how much it has to offer, you’ll understand why. Whatever you’re into, you’ll find it here. Poole Quay and Harbour (image courtesy of Poole Tourism)

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Applications for undergraduate courses to all UK universities must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS), www.ucas.com. How will BU assess my application? When we receive your application from UCAS, we look at a range of factors including your academic achievements, work and other experience, predicted grades, reference and personal statement, and for some courses your performance at an interview/selection test. If you are a UK applicant and you meet one or more of our contextual data indicators for educational disadvantage (such as being in care or living in a low participation neighbourhood), your offer could be 20-60 points below the published tariff. Full details can be found at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/contextual-data Your application status will be updated on the UCAS website at www.ucas.com/track. When should I apply? If you are a UK applicant, you can apply through UCAS between mid-September 2014 and 15 January 2015. Late applications may be considered, should there still be availability on the course you have applied for. If you don’t have any offers, or reject the ones you have, some of our courses may be available through UCAS Extra, which opens in mid-February 2015. The best advice, therefore, is to submit your application before the deadline. For nonUK applicants please see page 26 for more information on dates for your application. It’s important to enter the course code name and number correctly. Our course listings are displayed on each page and our institution code is B50. If the course you want to study is at a Partner College, you must enter the campus code for that college. Is my personal statement important?

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Yes! It’s one of the most important parts of the UCAS application. Use it to tell us about any of your interests that may be relevant to the course and why you have chosen that field of study. Show that you have learned from experience by including work experience or weekend jobs, and try to link this to the skills the course requires.

Can I join a course in year two or three? You can apply for credit to join a course at a later stage than the first year on the basis of other Higher Education qualifications or learning from substantial relevant work experience. You can also apply for credit to miss out the placement year on a course if, for example, you already have work experience. In either case, please contact us for further details. What if I want to start university in 2016? We are pleased to consider applications for deferred entry to September 2016. If you apply for deferred entry, you should be aware that the conditions of any offers made to you must be satisfied by 31 August 2015. What if I have additional learning needs, or a disability? Can you help? Yes, of course. There’s a box on the UCAS form that invites you to indicate a disability or additional learning need that may affect your learning and assessment and/or using our facilities. At the same time that you submit your application, we recommend that you contact Student Services Additional Learning Support: als@bournemouth.ac.uk or call us on +44 (0)1202 965663 for detailed information on learning support at BU. How do I provide evidence of my qualifications? Should you be successful in your application to BU, you will need to present your original qualification documents at enrolment. We ask that you do not send original documentation to us as we cannot be held liable should it be lost in the process. A guide for what I need to do and when for my application would be useful To find a useful guide that will take you through what you need to do and when you need to do it, please visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/how-to-apply What should I do if I still have questions? We’re here to help, so if you find that these pages and our website do not contain the answers to your questions, then don’t worry – simply contact our askBU Enquiries Service (see the inside front cover). We will happily talk through any queries that you have.

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How to apply

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Additional information for international students

Connecting you to your future

• When should I apply? Students from the European Union (EU) must apply to UCAS between midSeptember 2014 and 15 January 2015. These deadlines don’t apply if you are an international (non-EU) student, as you can apply up until the end of June 2015. In all cases, however, we advise that you apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration for your chosen course. • BU attendance at overseas recruitment events Each year staff from the university attend a number of education exhibitions outside of the UK in order to meet and advise prospective students. Full details of the events we will be attending can be obtained from our website at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/international • Can I apply to BU through a BU Representative in my country? Yes! You can submit your application form through a BU International Representative, who is contracted by the university to assist you with the application process and liaise with BU on your behalf. Many of our contracted representatives are official UCAS application centres.

In addition, members of staff from BU regularly visit our International Representatives to assist students with questions relating to their application.

If you would like information on representatives in your country, visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/representatives

Email: internationalrecruitment@bournemouth.ac.uk • Do I need a visa to study in the UK? If you are from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and you intend to travel to the UK to study a full-time course that is longer than six months in duration, then yes you will need to apply for a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa. The Home Office will only grant you a Student Visa if you have met a minimum level of English language proficiency. Please see page 31 for detail of English language entry requirements.

For full details about applying for a student visa, please visit: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

“Studying at Bournemouth University is a truly rewarding experience. There is so much going on and you can always find something interesting.”

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Benchmarks for undergraduate entry 2015 The following serve as a guide to help us offer you a place on an appropriate course and to help maximise your chances of a successful outcome. If you think you have an appropriate profile of achievement and/or experience, then we look forward to hearing from you. For Honours degrees (Bachelor’s), applicants will typically require a minimum of two A-levels (or equivalent). For entry to a Foundation degree (below Bachelor’s), applicants will normally be expected to have passed a minimum of one A-level or equivalent. Each course has specific entry requirements which can be found on our website at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/entry For all courses you will be required to demonstrate a set of skills necessary to fulfil the demands of the course, including an ability to express yourself satisfactorily in written English and basic numeracy. These skills should be demonstrated at a minimum of Level 2 of the (UK) National Qualifications Framework. Level 2 qualifications include GCSE and Level 2 Key Skills or equivalent. We may award UCAS tariff points for Key Skills achieved at Level 3. Please see the course description on our website for more information at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses You are encouraged to look at the specific entry requirements for the course(s) in which you are interested. For each course, there is an indicative tariff points score. Some courses have required subjects which you need to have to be eligible for the course; there are also relevant subjects that, while not essential, provide good academic underpinning for the course. If you do not have these, then you may still be eligible for an offer. In addition to BU entry requirements, some courses will have entry conditions determined by professional bodies or other external agencies.

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Other types of qualifications that meet the benchmark requirement include (but are not limited to):

Access to HE Diploma The Access to HE Diploma is acceptable for entry to BU. Offers may require a specific number of credits at Merit or above. Advanced/Progression Diploma We welcome applicants studying the Advanced or Progression Diploma – additional qualifications will be required to meet the tariff points for the Progression Diploma. BTEC Qualifications (QCF) Many students enter BU after studying a BTEC Extended Diploma. We also consider the BTEC Diploma, BTEC 90-credit Diploma and BTEC Subsidiary Diploma combined with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Pre-U We welcome applicants studying the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma. European Baccalaureate This internationally recognised qualification is suitable for entry to BU. Students will be required to achieve a pass mark as a minimum entry requirement. Some courses may require higher grades. International Baccalaureate BU welcomes students who are studying the International Diploma as part of the International Baccalaureate (IB). If you receive an offer from BU, it will state the minimum IB points (including any specific subject requirements) you will need to achieve to be able to enter the course. BU does not accept equivalent UCAS tariff points. See the tariff table on the inside back cover for details. Irish Leaving Certificate We welcome applicants studying the Irish Leaving Certificate. National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 NVQs will be considered in conjunction with other information that enables applicants to meet the overall course tariff. Scottish qualifications We will consider applicants presenting Scottish Advanced Highers, Scottish Highers and other Scottish qualifications that meet the overall course tariff.

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We welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications and from a diversity of backgrounds to study for our academic awards.

Entry requirements

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma is welcomed alongside A-levels or equivalent to meet the overall course tariff. Mature students Applications from mature students, who can support their application further by providing evidence of appropriate experience, are encouraged. Applicants with mixed or unfamiliar qualifications may be asked for additional information or invited to an interview. The UCAS Tariff We use the UCAS Tariff for our entry requirements. However we do not accept all qualifications on the tariff table. You should use our course specific entry requirements to determine your eligibility. Please visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/entry Please note that the tariff points BU accredits to an International Baccalaureate are not in line with the UCAS Tariff, so please see the tariff table on the inside back cover, along with the tariff points for other qualifications. No ‘double-counting’ of points is permitted, as applicants cannot count the same or similar qualifications twice. For example, points gained in completing an AS-level are not counted again when that AS-level is ‘topped-up’ to a full A-level. For details of other qualifications that have UCAS tariff points, please visit the UCAS website at: www.ucas.com/ucas-tariff

Entry requirements for international students We accept a wide range of qualifications awarded overseas and use the UK NARIC (National Academic Recognition Information Centre) guidelines for international comparisons. As a general rule, a student will need to have completed 13 years of education at progressively higher levels and scored well in the appropriate final examinations.

You will find information on entry requirements for a number of countries on our website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/international We have a dedicated International Admissions Team at BU so your application will be processed by staff with knowledge of international qualifications. The team follows NARIC’s guidelines while considering students on the basis of their whole application, including evidence of professional experience. As a guideline for international students, appropriate entry qualifications for first year of Bachelor’s degree include the following: • Foundation Certificate/Access Courses recognised by BU • Cambridge Pre-U Diploma • High School leaving examinations considered to be of an equivalent level to UK A-level examinations • International or European Baccalaureate • Junior College Diploma. Top-up degrees (equivalent to final year entry) To enter the one-year BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) Top-up degrees, you will need to have one of the following qualifications: • Higher National Diploma (HND) • Foundation Degree (FdA/FdSc) • Two years of university level study with a minimum of 120 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits (or equivalent). Previous qualifications should be in the same or a closely-related subject area. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) If you are studying an undergraduate course in an EU country, your qualification will probably be graded using ECTS credits. BU accepts ECTS credits for entry to its courses. One ECTS credit is equivalent to two BU academic credits. You should check with the International Admissions Team regarding the number of credits you will need for entry to the particular course you are interested in. For more information please email: internationaladmissions@bournemouth. ac.uk

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English language entry requirements English language entry requirements for the majority of our undergraduate courses are normally a minimum of: • IELTS (Academic) 6.0, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component • TOEFL (internet-based) 80 with the following minimum component scores: • Listening - 17 • Reading - 18 • Speaking - 20 • Writing - 17 • IB Diploma English mark of at least 5 (good) • Successful completion of the BU International College pre-sessional English programme, or a pre-sessional course recognised by Bournemouth University. BU will also accept other equivalent English language qualifications. For further information please contact internationaladmissions@ bournemouth.ac.uk For some courses where communication is especially important, the overall grades and minimum component scores required may be higher. English language requirements (including component scores) are also clearly outlined in each course description included in this prospectus. If you’d like to check the English language entry requirement for a particular course, please contact our International Admissions Team at internationaladmissions@bournemouth. ac.uk

Progression is guaranteed when you pass your programme at the required level. Foundation Certificate: prepare for the first year of an undergraduate degree at BU. Choose from the following subjects: • Business, Law & Finance • Computing • Media & Communications • Tourism & Hospitality Management. International Year One in Business: gain fast-track direct entry to the second year of a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related subject at BU. Start dates are offered throughout the year, and Preparatory English is available if you need extra help with your English language before beginning your Foundation Certificate or International Year One. Pre-sessional English for University Study: if you already hold an offer for a BU degree course but need to improve your English proficiency and study skills before you start, you can join the Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme. This course offers multiple entry points throughout the year. For more information, please visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ preparatory-programmes or email internationalcollege@bournemouth.ac.uk

Language schools in Bournemouth

If you have alternative evidence of English language proficiency (e.g. you have an equivalent English language qualification, you received the majority of your education in English, or you have a degree in English language/literature), please indicate this on your application form. This may also be taken into consideration.

Bournemouth is an internationally acclaimed centre for English language teaching. Further details about these can be found at:

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www.studybournemouthpoole.co.uk International Education Forum (IEF) – Consortium of language schools and education providers in Bournemouth and Poole.

BU International College, a partnership between BU and Kaplan International Colleges, offers a range of preparatory and pathway programmes that will give you the opportunity to prepare successfully for entry to most of our degree courses.

www.englishuk.com English UK is the world’s leading language teaching association with over 330 member centres accredited by the British Council.

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Funding your studies is an important part of choosing where and what to study. There’s a lot to consider, so we have outlined some of the key points here to help you. You may be entitled to more assistance than you think – we’re committed to supporting you in your studies, which is why we aim to help as many students as we can. We recommend you visit our website for the most up-to-date information and you can always contact us directly for advice on fees and funding.

a Tuition Fee Loan (from Student Finance England or relevant authority for your area) to cover the cost of your education.

Tuition fees for 2015/16 Tuition fees are set by BU to reflect the nature of the resources required for your course and access to the facilities you will need. At the time of this prospectus going to print, 2015/16 tuition fees were not finalised, so please visit our website to find specific course tuition fee information.

Your loans will be combined so you only make one monthly repayment. They will be repaid through the tax system, using your National Insurance number, and you won’t make repayments until you are earning more than £21,000 a year*. Your loan information will not be shared with credit reference agencies by Student Finance England, nor is it expected to impact materially on your ability to get a mortgage.

Fees during undergraduate work placement year BU has the largest number of students undertaking a placement in Great Britain and as a result has invested a substantial amount in support of students and offers a significantly reduced fee for the placement year. Though fees are not yet confirmed for 2015/16, for illustration purposes our placement year fee for students entering in 2014 was £750 for UK/EU students and £1,500 for international students.

UK students At the time of this prospectus being printed, we are still waiting for information from the government with regard to finance arrangements for 2015. As soon as we have received this, we can then set our course prices and support packages for the coming academic year and details will be published on the course webpages, found at the bottom of each course listing in this prospectus.

Maintenance loan You can also borrow money to help with your living expenses while you study, called a maintenance loan. The amount you can borrow will vary depending on your household income but all students are entitled to some amount of maintenance loan support, even those from the highest income backgrounds. You are even eligible for a lower level of maintenance loan if you decide to live at home while you are studying. Repaying your loans

Maintenance grant The government provides additional financial support to help with living costs, called maintenance grants. These are non-repayable, and are assessed depending on your household income. For the latest information about loans and grants please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance BU bursaries and scholarships We offer a range of financial support including awards, scholarships and bursaries. Typically students that have received these awards are from lower income households; have achieved high academic success in their entry qualifications; or have been rewarded for excellence in sport or music. The latest information about our bursary and scholarship provision can be found on our website.

Tuition fee loan You won’t need to find the money to pay your fees up front as you will be able to take out *Figure correct at time of going to press

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Setting a budget and working out how to manage your finances can be tough, especially if you haven’t lived on your own before. As a guideline, for each calendar year (12 months) you should allow approximately £8,000 for yourself. To help you manage your money and implement a budget, we have put together a breakdown of living expenses on our website. This is intended as a rough guide, as your expenses will differ depending on your lifestyle and how you decide to spend your leisure time. Please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/living-expenses

Am I able to work while studying? Yes, international (non-EU) students with the appropriate visa may work part-time (no more than 20 hours a week) during term time and full-time during vacations. It is easy to find part-time work in Bournemouth and help and advice is available at BU to assist you. For further information please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/career

Important note If you require a visa to enter the UK, you must show evidence that you have enough money to pay for your tuition fees and living costs. For more information about the financial requirements for applying for a visa, go to: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ studyingintheuk/adult-students

If you are bringing any dependants during your study, please allow at least an extra £3,500 for your spouse/older child and £2,000 for each young child. A useful tool to help you work out how much money you will have at university, and how much you will need, is the Student Calculator. For further information, please visit studentcalculator.org.uk or international.studentcalculator.org.uk if you are an international student.

Students from the EU As a full-time student from the EU, you will be eligible for a tuition fee loan, repayable under exactly the same terms as for UK students. However, the repayment threshold is likely to vary depending on where you live after graduating. You may also be eligible for BU scholarships and bursaries (conditions apply), but you will not be entitled to apply for maintenance loans or maintenance grants from the UK government.

International students (non-EU) Fixed fee for each year of your course In order to ensure fairness and transparency regarding fees, and to help you budget more effectively, we keep your fee levels the same throughout your studies. This means that whatever tuition fee you pay in your first year, you will continue to pay for the duration of your course. This policy applies to all students who are classified as international students for fee purposes, and who are studying an undergraduate degree at BU. Discounts With the exception of UK/Islands/EU undergraduate students, if you pay the full amount of your tuition fee before or at enrolment, you will be entitled to a 5% discount.

Scholarships BU offers a range of scholarships to nonEU students to ensure that we attract the academically excellent, motivated students, who are passionate about their studies. We also have dedicated partnership scholarships for students who progress to BU from our partner institutions overseas. To find out more, visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-international How and when do I apply? Some of the scholarships are automatically awarded if you meet the criteria. Full details, including eligibility criteria and the amounts available, can be found on our website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-scholarships Students from the United States Students from the United States who wish to apply their Federal Loan/Aid to their studies at BU may do so. The OPE ID for BU is 033503. For more information, visit the USA country page at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/usa This site provides an interactive guide to UK living costs, as well as useful info and student profiles.

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At BU, you’re never on your own. We believe going to university will be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding things you’ll ever do and we’re committed to giving you all the facilities, help and support you need to get the best out of your BU experience.

High-quality learning opportunities In 2013 we became the first UK university to have achieved a ‘commended’ judgement for the quality of student learning opportunities from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the highest award possible. The QAA looks at many areas of how an institution supports students, including the quality of teaching students receive, academic support, the resources available to students including the library and IT facilities, and the general support they receive.

Academic support You’ll want to study in a way that works for you, so our job is to give you as many options as we can when it comes to studying. One way we do that is through myBU, a virtual learning environment that allows you to access learning materials when and where you want to. You can view and download lecture notes, check announcements, link to other sites and communicate with your tutors and classmates. The libraries There’s our award-winning library. The Sir Michael Cobham Library is based on our Talbot Campus, and we have another library at the Lansdowne Campus. As well as computers and Wi-Fi for laptops, we’ve designed some really innovative learning spaces. ‘Technobooths’ with touch screens make group work easier, more involving and much more interactive. Our extensive collections of e-books and e-journals mean that you’ll always have access to those important books you need for your assignment. You’ll never have to worry about there being no copies left on the library shelf. As long as you have an internet connection, you can access thousands of resources and search through them wherever you are. You can also download the iBU app which lets you access library services, including reading lists, on your mobile device. Computer facilities Our Open Access Computing Centres are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and there is other specialist equipment available around the campuses. If you want to research a paper at three o’clock in the morning, then we have the facilities to let you do just that (though it’s probably best not to make that a regular habit).

Learning support If you think that you might struggle with the demands of learning at university, don’t worry – many people feel the same. It may be that when you get here, you realise that you had nothing to worry about, but if you feel you need some additional support, then there are lots of different ways we can help. How we help you We have an ‘Academic Skills Community’ on myBU. It provides online materials to help you improve your note-taking and your essay and report-writing techniques, amongst others. It also explains some of the words that you’ll hear your lecturers using and you can book a oneto-one appointment with an advisor who helps build on these resources. Peer Assisted Learning If you’d be more comfortable talking to a fellow student, then our Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) scheme might be for you. You’ll work in a group alongside a trained Student Leader from your course who will help you to develop your study and learning strategies. They also give you the chance to discuss your understanding of what you have been studying so that you can move on with more confidence. PAL sessions are friendly and informal, and the emphasis is on the group working together to help each other, with the PAL Leader guiding the discussion. Students who have attended PAL sessions in the past have told us that the scheme boosted their confidence, enabled them to develop closer relationships with others on the same course, and reassured them about any concerns they had about student life.

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Support at BU Technobooths in The Sir Michael Cobham Library, Talbot Campus

Additional Learning Support Additional learning needs can take a number of different forms. It might be dyslexia, it might be that you are a wheelchair user, or you could have mental health issues, a medical condition or a developmental disorder. Whatever your additional learning needs may be, we want to offer you the best opportunity to succeed with your studies. To enable us to identify the appropriate support for you, you will need to disclose your additional learning need when you apply, and to then get in touch with our Additional Learning Support (ALS) Team once you have secured your place. We offer advice and additional learning support at both Talbot and Lansdowne campuses and at various places off-campus. We will support you to learn and provide you with strategies so that you are not only empowered to achieve the required academic standards but also have the employability skills needed during placements and beyond graduation. You will be able to access a range of services such as one-to-one learning support, the extended library loan service, and advice from the ALS team, but other types of support that incur a cost may be more difficult to put in place. You’ll be asked to confirm in writing that you are aware of the support available from the university, and what you expect us to provide. If

you want to know more about this service, call us on +44 (0) 1202 965663 or email als@bournemouth.ac.uk

Support outside your academic life Your life at BU is going to involve much more than studying. Studying is bound to be a big part of what you do, but we are keen to support you outside of your lectures as well. Faith and Religion At BU we have an excellent multicultural society with staff and academics from different backgrounds and we support a number of different activities. Whatever your ethnic background and whatever faith you follow (or if you don’t follow a faith), our multi-faith Chaplaincy operates an open-door policy, providing a spiritual meeting place with pastoral care and support. Once a week they organise a Global Café for all international students to meet and relax with free tea, coffee and biscuits. To find out more visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/chaplaincy Learning another language We’re committed to making sure our graduates are well-suited to working in the modern workplace – and that means we build a global perspective into our courses. If you’d

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Studying as a parent If you have children, then there are lots of different ways that we can support you. We have a purpose-built day nursery on our Talbot Campus, which has separate facilities for babies and toddlers all year round. With part-time and full-time places available, it is an excellent choice for student mums and dads. We also have accommodation specifically designed for families to make life easier for you – see the accommodation section on page 40 for more information. If you are an international parent, we can give you information about childcare providers and schools, as well as answering any other general questions you may have about bringing children with you to the UK.

Medical help We hope that you will stay fit and healthy while you are studying at BU but if you do have a medical problem, then the Medical Centre on Talbot Campus is the place to go. We offer advice on all aspects of healthcare, including meningitis awareness, vaccinations and contraception. We also have professional counsellors on hand to help out if you are feeling the pressures of life – whether it is exam stress or personal relationships. To find out more information please visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/medical askBU for current students Once you have arrived at BU, the askBU Student Services team (based on Talbot Campus at The Base in Poole House reception and in Bournemouth House Library on Lansdowne Campus) is here to deal with nonacademic enquiries from all students enrolled on courses at BU and Partner Colleges. The team will advise you on enquiries relating to your accommodation, IT services, Careers & Employability Service and more.

Additional information for international students • To help you adapt to life at BU we offer an International Students’ Orientation Programme, which includes both social and academic activities, at the start of your course. Some of it is serious, lots of it is fun, but all of it is important to ensure that you have all the information that you need to live, study and, most importantly, be happy here.

Activities will include settling into your accommodation, enrolling on your course, workshops, course introduction sessions, excursions and much more. There will be specific sessions for international students on topics such as immigration, cultural transition and the UK education system.

• In the UK you will eligible for free healthcare through the National Health Service (NHS) (providing your course lasts longer than six months and you have a student visa, according to current legislation). • If you are a student from the European Union, European Economic Area or Switzerland, then you should make sure that you have a European Health Insurance Card. • There is a small charge for prescriptions and for appointments with opticians and dentists, but doctors’ appointments and hospital treatment are normally available at no cost. • You are advised to take out private medical insurance from your home country before you come to the UK, as the National Health Service (NHS) will not pay for you to travel home for treatment.

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like to take your global understanding a little further, we can also help you to learn a new language. There’s a community on myBU called Languages@BU, which is home to resources that can help you learn or improve your French, Spanish, German, Italian, Arabic or Mandarin Chinese.

We’ve got lots of different types of accommodation from student Halls of Residence to private houses. We’re proud of the high quality of our accommodation, and have invested lots of time and money in recent years to make sure it gives you the ideal home base from which to enjoy your first year at university.

Guaranteed accommodation for first year students We guarantee Halls of Residence or BU-managed* accommodation for all first year undergraduate students starting in 2015. Some terms and conditions apply, so please check our website for the most up-to-date information. In addition, a small number of exceptions apply to students at our Partner Colleges or those on NHS courses.

We manage some housing ourselves, but most sites are owned and managed by partner companies such as UNITE plc, Campus Living Villages (CLV) and The Student Housing Company (TSHC). Accommodation that suits you We have accommodation on both campuses, and most have staff living on-site too. We can also provide specialist accommodation for students with disabilities, couples and families – just let us know what your needs are when you apply for your accommodation and we’ll do everything we can to make sure you are matched with suitable living accommodation. To make your first year at university even easier to budget, BU-allocated housing includes the costs of utilities (gas, water, electric), broadband IT (desktop and wireless) and an annual bus permit. Car parking and our green agenda We’re very keen to minimise the impact that BU has on the environment, and we’re very proud to have won an ECOCampus Gold Award. As well as constantly looking to improve the way in which the university makes use of its resources, we try to encourage as few students as possible to bring their cars to campus. There’s really not much need for one – we have our own bus service and excellent coach, rail, airport and ferry links with the rest of the country, while the town itself is compact enough to be navigated through a combination of public transport and walking.

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The majority of our accommodation does not offer parking. We’re happy to discuss any exceptional circumstances that may apply to you, but in most cases the only accommodation we offer with car-parking facilities are the Unilet (BU managed) houses in residential areas near to our campuses.

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Nursing and midwifery students If you are a nursing or midwifery student, you might have the option of being housed in the staff residences next to the hospitals you will be working in as part of your course. To find out more about which options are best suited to you, visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/living

If you need further help If you have any questions about accommodation that are not answered here, or you need some help with applying for accommodation, please get in touch with us using the contact details at the bottom of the page.

See for yourself Visit our website at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/living to see videos of most of our accommodation, and interviews with students living there. Alternatively, if you have a smartphone with QR reading technology, scan the code to the right. This will take you to a YouTube video that gives you a good idea of what our accommodation is like!

How to apply We are introducing a new online portal to make the application process as simple and straightforward as possible. To find out more about the application process, visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/living.

Student Village bedroom, Talbot Campus

Additional information for international students As an international student, we realise you will be coming to a different country to study and this may be your first time away from your home country. We try to make the move as easy as possible by doing all we can to make sure that your accommodation is arranged before you arrive in Bournemouth. • All new international students who apply for a room before a deadline in mid-August are guaranteed, in their first year, a room in modern purpose-designed student accommodation • Most shared undergraduate accommodation includes a mix of male and female students, but single-sex accommodation is also available upon request • A large proportion of the undergraduate students will be from the UK • We have several different types of accommodation available for you. You can find more information at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/living Chesil House communal kitchen, Lansdowne Campus

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Corfe House Chesil House, Lansdowne Campus

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Unilet

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University life is not just about the qualifications you leave with and the things you study. It’s about the friends you make, the hobbies you start, the lives you enrich, the sights you see and everything in between. At BU, we recognise that you are not simply looking for an outstanding education – you want to be able to enjoy yourself as well. Here are some of the ways in which you are helped to do exactly that. Students’ Union The Students’ Union is a vital part of university life. It exists to represent and help you, and you are automatically a member. The Students’ Union provides a voice for students via one of the best representative systems in the country, giving independent and impartial advice. We have over 700 Student Reps who work with SUBU and the university to make sure the needs of students are always considered in the delivery of our courses – if there are problems or issues, then the Student Reps are there to listen and take action. When it comes to social activities, the Union also organises activities and events which support students and the local community. For more information visit: www. subu.org.uk Under the provisions of the Education Act 1994, the University Board has approved a Code of Practice for the Students’ Union at Bournemouth University (SUBU). This is published on the university’s website and can be accessed through both the staff and student portals.

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Volunteering for charities and the local community There are many ways that you can get involved in volunteering through SUBU Volunteering, a onestop website pioneered by the Students’ Union. From sleeping outside to raise money for the homeless to hitching to Egypt for RAG (Raising and Giving), you can enhance your CV, meet new friends and really make a difference for charities and people in the local community. In 2013, 470 student volunteers gave more than 2,000 hours of their time to local, national and global volunteering projects. For more details, visit www.subu.org.uk/subuvolunteering There is also a personal development programme ‘Student Development Award’ to enhance your CV. Nightlife The Students’ Union is the centre of student entertainment and its nightclub, The Old Fire Station, is your venue to relax and have fun! The well-known venue, close to most of the halls of residence, offers a variety of different studentthemed nights and hosts big, exciting tours. The club is the hub of student life and in recent years acts like Newton Faulkner, The Strypes, Leanne Le Havas and Noah & the Whale have graced the stage, while DJs and live performers like Zane Lowe, Nero and Example have rocked the crowds. Award-winning club nights such as We Are Your Friends and the ever-popular Lollipop: Pure Pop Magic are regulars. On campus there are two bars: Dylan’s and The Loft. Both offer food and drink throughout the day and are a hive of activity for students with

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free time on their hands. The evenings provide a range of entertainment including the weekly Tuesday night quiz and they are available for students to book for their own parties and events. The Students’ Union is also famed for having the biggest and best summer ball in the country: a chance to dress up and end the year in style. For more details visit www.oldfirestation.co.uk

your say, get work published and improve your skills. Nerve includes a fully recycled magazine, two professional radio studios, a TV station, and a student-designed website. There is a variety of events, so there are plenty of things to participate in. Whether you want to write an article, present a show, run an event or make your own programmes for the TV station, there is a chance to develop your existing skills, or learn new ones.

Clubs and societies BU has many clubs and societies which cater for a range of interests. There is something for everyone and joining a club or society is a great way to meet new people who are on different courses from you but have similar interests. They range from horse riding, a boat club, performing arts, a poetry society and even a baking society.

Sport and recreation At BU, we offer sports and recreation facilities for everyone, whether you are a keen athlete or would like to start a sport for the first time. We offer excellent facilities and a range of activities. See page 50 for full details.

It’s really easy to start your own club as you only need five other keen people to get it going, and we have a friendly team of dedicated staff to support you and point you in the right direction. For more information visit: www.subu.org.uk There are also societies that represent students from a particular country, race or culture such as the Chinese Students’ and Scholars’ Association, Indonesian Society, Thai Society, and the African Caribbean Society. These societies are open to all students to join and, as well as being a support network for their members, they share, promote and celebrate their cultures within the university and throughout the local community. Student-run media Nerve Media, a previous winner of ‘Best Publication’ at the National Students’ Union Marketing Conference, is your forum to have

A new Student Centre Our new Student Centre is due to be completed by April 2015 and will provide extra social learning space on our Talbot Campus, as well as becoming the new home for our Students’ Union. It will provide a social hub that will make it even easier for students looking to get involved in volunteering, fundraising, clubs and societies, among other things, and will provide a walkway to other social learning spaces in The Sir Michael Cobham Library. The £10 million development underlines our commitment to continually improving our campuses and brings together a number of different services within the university that offer extra-curricular activity to encourage personal development and growth.

Artist’s impression of the new Student Centre, Talbot Campus

Places to eat and drink When it comes to eating and drinking, BU has it all. On the Talbot Campus, you will find Dylan’s with its pub-like atmosphere and The Loft, a relaxed café bar – both are open throughout the day and into the evening. During the day, the lively student refectory is an ideal place for daily meals with a variety of hot and cold food available. There’s also a Costa and a Starbucks on campus for your coffee fix. If you’re based at the Lansdowne Campus near the town centre, cafés and restaurants in Studland House, Bournemouth House and the Executive Business Centre can satisfy your hunger. You are also within walking distance of The Old Fire Station (the university’s own nightclub). Our caterers, Chartwells, promote Fairtrade products including Fairtrade coffee, tea, chocolate, juice and confectionery, which are available in our cafés across both campuses.

Additional information for international students • English Conversation and Culture Club (ECCC) ECCC provides you with the opportunity to improve your English while learning about British culture. These groups are led by British students and focus on group discussions on a variety of topics. While these are not formal English language classes, they provide an additional opportunity for language development. • Explore the UK There will be many opportunities to explore the UK with organised trips throughout the year. Past excursions have included trips to Oxford, London, Bristol, Wales, the Isle of Purbeck and many more. Bournemouth House, Lansdowne Campus

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If you like sport, health and fitness, then you’ll love life at BU. We have a wide range of sport and recreation facilities so that we can offer something for everyone. Our professional team has lots of experience so there’s always someone available to help you reach your desired level of fitness. Summer 2012 saw BU invest £1.3 million in brand new sports facilities. This included a brand new, fully refurbished and larger stateof-the-art fitness suite with over 60 stations and several functional zones. A brand new dance studio was added in addition to the existing studio and spin studio. We also have a newly refurbished four-court sports hall with badminton, basketball and volleyball courts and two floodlit 3G artificial sports pitches, treatment rooms and high performance training suite. We also have two natural turf football pitches on campus and manage Dean Park cricket ground. Fitness classes and courses We have a large and varied Group Fitness programme to help keep you fit and active – and these are a great way to make new friends. Visit the website for full details of what we offer – including spinning, step, circuits, boxercise, abs and core, pilates and yoga, to name a few. We offer a range of nine-week instructional courses too, aiming to get you involved in new sports and activities. These include Thai kickboxing, tai chi and karate. Recreational sport If you like playing sport just for fun, then intramural recreational sport will be ideal for you. We have a range of social drop-in sessions, one-day tournaments and football leagues with the emphasis on having fun, with a little competitive edge thrown in for good measure. We offer badminton, basketball, indoor football, netball, table tennis and volleyball. We are also able to offer a wide variety of extreme and outdoor sports through the Sport England-funded Free Your Fitness programme, such as surfing, kite surfing, cycling, boxing, lacrosse, and archery.

Varsity sport If you want to represent sportBU at the highest level, then the varsity programme could be for you. We have over 35 clubs that compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. We run the clubs on a paper and performance trial basis, with the trials open to all and running in the first two weeks of each academic year. You can submit evidence of your sporting achievements to us before you get here too. Currently, sportBU is 28th in the BUCS rankings (out of 165 institutions). Whether you are a keep-fit fanatic, a finely tuned athlete or a total newcomer to sport and exercise, we’ll have something for you. You can join sportBU on a yearly/termly membership fee or pay-as-you-go basis, so you will be able to tailor your exercise regime in a way that suits your fitness and your finances. To find out more, and to learn about the ways in which we bring sport to the community both here in Bournemouth and overseas (and how you can get involved in that), find us on Facebook and Twitter or visit our webpage: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sport-at-bu Sports scholarships (UK/EU students only) We offer a BU Sport Scholarship for talented athletes of up to £5,000 which can be used for coaching, equipment, competitions, travel, expenses and entry fees. We also offer a sportBU Excel Sports and Performance Scholarship, which offers a selection of inkind services aimed to help your sporting performance. These include gym membership, strength and conditioning and chiropractic treatments. BU is also a TASS-accredited university (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) whereby National Governing Bodies identify promising athletes, who are awarded £3,500. For more information please visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/scholarships

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Choosing which university you are going to attend is a big decision. You’ll be spending the next three or four years of your life studying there, so you want to be sure you are making the right choice. That’s why it’s really important that you visit the universities that you are thinking about applying to. Websites and prospectuses can only do so much – the best thing to do is see the place for yourself and see if it feels somewhere that you’d be happy to live. Making your mind up – pre-application Open Days These are held in the summer and autumn and are a great opportunity to take your first look at BU and campus life. They’ll help you to make a decision when it comes to your UCAS choices. They feature talks by academic staff on the subjects we offer at BU, along with the chance for you to ask questions and collect further information about the courses you are interested in. There’s also the chance to attend

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talks about finance, accommodation, student life – pretty much every element of university life is covered, so that you can understand just what it would be like to live in Bournemouth and study at BU. To register for an Open Day, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/visit-us or call +44 (0)1202 961916. If you are an international student, please take a look at our events abroad calendar to find out if we are attending an exhibition in your country. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/international Our Open Days are planned for: Saturday 14 June 2014 Saturday 5 July 2014 Saturday 6 September 2014 Saturday 25 October 2014 Saturday 15 November 2014 Saturday 13 June 2015

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We also arrange visits to schools and colleges to talk on a variety of subjects. Contact our aspireBU Team for more information on +44 (0)1202 963999 or email aspireBU@bournemouth.ac.uk

Campus tours If you are unable to attend an Open Day, we still encourage you to visit us. You can take a self-guided tour or alternatively book on to a campus visit on various dates between December and May, at which one of our student ambassadors will show you around. For more details, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/campus-tours

Student Ambassador leading a campus tour in The Loft Bar, Talbot Campus.

Additional information for international students Each year, we visit many countries around the world in order to meet prospective students. We arrange a variety of activities including exhibitions, school visits, partner university visits, guest lectures, interviews, and applicant and alumni receptions.

Bus tours running throughout the day

Partner College Open Days A number of our Foundation degrees (and a selection of Honours degrees) are delivered at our Partner Colleges in the South West (see page 167). Partner Colleges hold their own Open Days to enable students to see the location of their course and relevant facilities. We recommend that you attend these events as the content of a BU Open Day is not relevant to those wishing to study at a Partner College. To find out the Partner College Open Day dates, please call us on +44 (0)1202 961916. Applicant Open Afternoons These days are typically in the spring term and can help you decide on your first and insurance choice, depending on the offers

you have received. These days are specific to the course you have applied for. You can attend the specific course talk and ask questions, learn about financing your degree and find out more about our accommodation options. You can take a campus tour to view our facilities including our on-campus accommodation.

• Want to find out where we will be visiting? View a list of our forthcoming overseas visits at: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/overseas-events

Once you have an offer from BU, you will be sent information about your Applicant Open Afternoon and how to book your place. Alternatively, for more details please call +44 (0)1202 961916.

• Events and interviews in the UK If you are currently studying in the UK, perhaps improving your English at a language school, you can also meet a BU member of staff at an exhibition or presentation. You will be able to find out if we are visiting where you are studying now by contacting us at: internationalrecruitment@bournemouth.ac.uk or visiting us at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/uk-events

BU coming to you in the UK If you’re not able to visit us in Bournemouth, then come along to one of the many UCAS fairs we attend nationwide. BU representatives will be available to answer your questions and

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• International Representatives We also work with an extensive network of representatives who are contracted by the university to provide you with information about study opportunities at BU. Find out if we have International Representatives in your country at: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/representative

• Visiting us at BU If you are living in the UK or here on holiday, we encourage you to visit our campus at an Open Day or to take a campus tour.

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provide more information. Details of where we will be, and when, are listed at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/fairs

Here’s the most important part – the courses themselves. Deciding what you’ll be studying for the next three or four years is a big decision, and on the following pages you will find an overview of each of our courses, listed by subject area. You’ll find a full course listing at the front of the prospectus, and an alphabetical index at the back. Each course listing will give you a taste of what studying with us will involve, along with important information about entry requirements, preferred subjects and UCAS codes. To find out even more, visit the webpage listed at the foot of each course page, where you will also be able to book a place on an Open Day to come and visit us. If you have a smartphone capable of scanning QR codes (there are free apps available if needed) you can scan the code on each page to access video and/or further information about our courses. If you are interested in a Foundation degree or a Top-up degree (or want to find out more about these types of degree) then turn to page 166.

Accounting & Finance

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Connecting you to your future

“Bournemouth University was the best decision I ever made. There is endless support, great people and plenty of opportunities to help prepare you for a successful future!”

Course listing The world of accounting and finance is fiercely competitive, with graduate schemes at the top companies heavily oversubscribed. Understanding a company’s finances and having the skills, initiative and understanding to make real changes to the way in which business is done, where profits are made and how companies function means that the role of those in accounting and finance is crucial to continued business success.

Accounting & Finance BA (Hons) Accounting & Business

BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance

BA (Hons) Accounting & Law

BA (Hons) Accounting & Taxation

BA (Hons) Economics

BA (Hons) Finance & Business

BA (Hons) Finance & Economics

Our courses have been designed to give you the blend of experience, theoretical understanding and practical skills that employers are crying out for. Our graduates are highly sought after and many go on to forge extremely successful careers across a wide range of business sectors.

Reasons to choose us:

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Our courses are accredited by the relevant professional bodies - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Association of International Accountants (AIA), Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) An optional 40-week paid placement gives your career a headstart The common first year on all courses gives you time to decide the area you would like to focus on We have a strong international focus and offer the opportunity to study or work abroad, developing a truly global perspective to business BU is a member of AACSB International - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

To find out more about each of the following courses, please visit the webpage at the bottom of the course page. Alternatively, you can contact us.

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Accounting & Finance

BA (Hons) Courses in Accounting & Finance

Key Facts Accreditation Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Association of International Accountants. Also, for Accounting & Taxation: Chartered Institute of Taxation Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) Entry requirements Tariff points – 320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – minimum of 32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects All subjects considered International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

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Courses in Accounting & Finance Studying one of the courses in our Accounting & Finance framework is an ideal first step towards a variety of finance careers, including becoming a qualified accountant. All our courses have been developed with the understanding that tomorrow’s accountants, economists and finance specialists will need a range of skills, including company and employment law, strategic management and enterprise. Courses within our Accounting & Finance framework are accredited by major accounting bodies*, which demonstrates both the status and quality of our degrees. You can also gain exemptions from professional examinations, depending on the units that you decide to take. Your tutors will offer you guidance on the best units to choose to suit and support your career aspirations. In particular, our BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance and BA (Hons) Accounting & Taxation courses also offer top performing students the opportunity to obtain the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales’ (ICAEW) Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB), an internationally recognised professional qualification, which will further boost your employability prospects. Accounting, finance and economics are right at the centre of the business decision-making process and are about so much more than spreadsheets and calculators. They are dynamic professions that require adaptable and intelligent graduates – the kind of graduate that we can help you to become.

Pathways of study All our Accounting & Finance courses share a common first year, giving you the flexibility to keep your options open and transfer to another pathway at the end of the first year. For an up-to-date list of the units you will study for each of the courses, please visit our website.

Placements Your employability can be further enhanced by undertaking an optional placement on any of the pathways during your third year. You will spend 40 weeks working in industry, making contacts and gathering valuable experience. Our students have enjoyed exciting and intellectually challenging placement positions at IBM, Hewlett-Packard and a host of other global organisations. The practical work experience you gain during your placement year will help you stand out from other graduates.

*Currently excludes BA (Hons) Economics

BA (Hons) Accounting & Business Today’s accountants need business management skills, such as marketing, HRM, strategic management and entrepreneurship, whilst business managers must operate in accounting and financial environments to remain commercially viable. This degree combines both accounting skills and business knowledge, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to learn more about the areas of accounting and business before specialising. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accounting-business UCAS code: NN41

BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance This course provides you with an excellent grounding in accountancy, finance, and general business studies and offers the maximum number of exemptions set by the professional accountancy institutions. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accounting-finance UCAS code: N420

BA (Hons) Accounting & Law This course combines both accounting skills and legal knowledge, enabling you to pursue a career in either profession or to combine the two. Both professions are increasingly involved in multidisciplinary practices. To be a successful accountant, you’ll need an understanding of the law, whilst commercial lawyers often operate in accounting and financial environments. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accounting-law UCAS code: NM41

BA (Hons) Accounting & Taxation If you are looking for an accounting degree with a difference, this interesting course takes our expertise in teaching tax and mixes it with some of the best aspects of our accountancy courses, delivered within an intellectually stimulating environment. This course will help you to distinguish yourself from other UK-trained accountancy graduates by giving you a good understanding of taxation, a skill which is highly sought after by employers. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accounting-tax UCAS code: NN43

BA (Hons) Courses in Accounting & Finance

Accounting & Finance

BA (Hons) Courses in Accounting & Finance

BA Key(Hons) Facts Economics This course has a number of distinctive elements that make it stand out from other economics degrees. We aim to provide a broader exposure to the specialist areas of economics, giving you a range of optional specialisms to choose from – such as labour economics or international economics. You will leave BU with a firm understanding of the workings of economic systems, analytical skills and an appreciation of financial disciplines that are relevant across the world, contributing to your employability. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/economics UCAS code: L100

BA (Hons) Finance & Business There is a high level of demand for professionals with a combination of specialised financial knowledge and sound business skills. This course focuses on the financial aspects of business operations and has been specifically developed to provide a strong foundation of key business and financial knowledge, whilst also enabling you to select optional units reflecting your interests. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/finance-business UCAS code: NN13

BA (Hons) Finance & Economics This degree will help you develop the technical and analytical skills to not only understand key developments in global markets, but also to be able to apply these skills. A knowledge and understanding in these areas will be an advantage to any graduate starting a career in international finance and economics. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/finance-economics UCAS code: NL31

Connecting you to your future

“I did my work placement at The Walt Disney Company as a Financial Analyst. I learned how to implement the theory from my degree as well as gaining practical knowledge about the world of finance. As a graduate I decided to take a working gap year and I am now working in China as an English teacher at a university. Without BU’s continued help and support I would not have been able to get two of the best jobs I’ve ever had.”

Study and work abroad

Intercultural skills are an invaluable asset for graduates in order to successfully engage with the 21st century global economy. Our study and work opportunities offer an exciting way to gain new skills and give yourself a competitive edge. We have study exchange agreements with a number of partner universities across Europe, Canada and Australia. You can also choose to undertake your third year work placement overseas.

Careers Skilled accounting, finance and economics specialists are in enormous demand. Our popular accounting and finance degrees are career orientated, which means that as a graduate, you will be equipped with the relevant skills, and career opportunities will be numerous and varied. Our graduates have gone on to work in various global organisations, such as IBM, JP Morgan, Apple, Pepsico and BAE Systems, to name but a few. You can also further develop your career by going on to study one of our related Master’s degrees.

Rajan Kandola, English Foreign Language Teacher, Wuhan Bioengineering Institute, China

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“BU gave me a great foundation for working in the real world. I think a placement year is a brilliant opportunity; it gave me the vital experience I needed to obtain my current job role.”

Kara Slaney, Marketing Executive (B2C) at BMI Healthcare

Business & Management Course listing Business & Management

Our Business & Management degrees ask for the highest of standards from our students. To be successful with us, you will need to demonstrate that you share the qualities behind our courses: • Management – in your approach to studying and timekeeping • Strategy – in your forward thinking and planning • Analysis – examining what you do, and understanding how you can do it better • Professional development – showing that you have the ability and desire to challenge accepted thinking and develop yourself throughout your career.

BA (Hons) Business Studies

BA (Hons) Business Studies with Economics

BA (Hons) Business Studies with Enterprise

BA (Hons) Business Studies with Finance

BA (Hons) Business Studies with Human Resource Management

BA (Hons) Business Studies with Law

BA (Hons) Business Studies with Marketing

BA (Hons) Business Studies with Operations & Project Management

BA (Hons) International Business & Management (Online)

BA (Hons) International Business Studies

BSc (Hons) Marketing

See also BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance

BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology

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BA (Hons) Marketing Communications 130

Reasons to choose us:

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Almost 80% of our Business Studies graduates are in full-time employment within six months of graduating, whilst others go on to further study

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Our BA (Hons) Business Studies course enables you to gain practical experience in the workplace, thanks to a placement year working in industry, at home or abroad

We adopt an innovative approach to teaching, with opportunities to get involved in consultancy projects and competitions, which help create a vibrant and engaging learning experience.

Our courses are accredited by leading professional bodies including the Chartered Management Institute, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, and the Institute of Customer Service

Our academic team are experts in their field. Their knowledge is in demand by the media, governments and organisations worldwide. You’ll see BU academics popping up regularly in the likes of The Guardian, The Independent, Financial Times, BBC Radio and Sky News

To find out more about each of the following courses, please visit the webpage at the bottom of the course page. Alternatively, you can contact us.

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BA (Hons) Business Studies

Key Facts Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time (including a 40week work placement) UCAS code N100 Entry requirements Tariff points – 320-340 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 32-33 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects All subjects considered International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Business & Management

BA (Hons) Business Studies

Frequently asked questions

Our Business Studies pathways offer something for everyone, whichever area of business you’re considering. While each pathway offers a unique blend of units designed to develop your business knowledge, what they have in common is just as important – continuous involvement with businesses and the local community that gives you the chance to put what you have studied into practice on a regular basis.

School and college leavers are often unsure about what they would like to do in the future and want to wait as long as possible before committing to a particular area of study. This degree offers a broadbased first year, the opportunity to take interesting and varied options in the second year, an exciting placement year and a specialised final year. Students tell us that they really like the structure of the course and the fact that they can specialise in a particular area. Another important part of our success has been the superb feedback we get from employers, particularly in terms of how our placement students perform.

Our experienced staff understand what businesses are looking for because we work alongside them day in, day out. That’s why we have built so much practical experience into your learning, with the 40-week placement in your third year helping us maintain excellent graduate employability results. While the pathways offer plenty of opportunity to specialise, you needn’t worry if you have yet to decide precisely which area of business you want to move into. A common first year introduces the fundamentals of business and management, helping you to make the right decision for specialising in the second and final years.

We believe that a year working in a professional business environment is essential for anyone wishing to graduate in Business Studies. Many of our students describe their placement year as the best part of their degree, because it gives them the chance to show employers what they can do. Our placement companies cannot speak highly enough of our students, many of whom are invited back for graduate jobs after they finish their degree. Some students even get opportunities in their placement year to develop new skills and access in-company training schemes. These enhance their CVs even further, which is vital in the competitive graduate employment market.

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Pathways of study The course offers the following named awards: Economics | Enterprise | Finance | Human Resource Management | Law | Marketing | Operations and Project Management | International Business Studies Each pathway enables you to develop the versatility and personal qualities needed to manage a range of business activities in a global context, as well as to build an awareness of the wider impact of business decisions on organisational stakeholders and society.

Work placement You will gain invaluable employment experience on your placement year, giving you the edge over other graduates. Our extensive network of contacts means that you will have the opportunity to work at some of the world’s most innovative and influential businesses, including Xerox, Pfizer, JP Morgan, British Airways, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, and Nokia, to name just a few. The 40-week placement is an excellent test for your career aspirations and choice of pathway, as well as enabling you to make contacts that will stand you in good stead when it comes to starting your career.

Linking management theories and practice A combination of education, research and professional practice is at the heart of the course. The final year enables you to explore and critically evaluate leading-edge management theories and techniques, building on latest research and your placement experience. A core part of the degree is the final year project, which could take the form of a dissertation, a reflective practitioner project, a real-life consultancy or a business start-up project.

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BA (Hons) Business Studies remains one of the most popular degrees at BU. Why is it so successful?

How important is the placement year?

Are there opportunities to study and work abroad? Intercultural skills are an invaluable asset for graduates in order to successfully engage with the 21st century global economy. Our study and work opportunities offer an exciting way to gain new skills and give yourself a competitive edge. We have study exchange agreements with a number of partner universities across Europe, Canada and Australia. You can also choose to undertake your third year work placement overseas.

What career opportunities can I expect when I graduate? The skills you will learn will make you capable of improving an organisation’s ability to perform and compete. Your interpersonal, managerial and practical competence will enable you to pursue opportunities across the full spectrum of management and business careers at home and abroad. The course also prepares you for entry on to a number of our postgraduate degrees, which will further enhance your career prospects.

What do you look for in a personal statement? Our Business Studies degree appeals to students from all backgrounds, but what they have in common are an interest in identifying and solving business problems, a desire to do something challenging yet rewarding, and the aspiration to manage one day – whether that be managing people, managing a budget, managing a project or managing a marketing plan. It is also important to be keen on developing a wide range of interpersonal skills and to be a motivated and enthusiastic self-starter. We look at all individual applications in detail, not only in terms of your predicted or awarded grades but also in terms of your aspirations, motivation and extracurricular activities as evidenced by your personal statement. Your sporting interests, membership of clubs, interesting hobbies, together with any work experience, will strengthen your application, as does having taken part in community-based initiatives and schemes like the Duke of Edinburgh Award or Young Enterprise.

What is the most important thing to consider for anyone thinking of studying Business Studies at BU? The most important thing is to make sure that the course is right for you. Business Studies is a very varied course, with many different subjects, and you need to feel sure that you can motivate yourself to study each topic well. Perhaps the most important quality of successful students is the ability to quickly become a self-sufficient and independent learner. If you can do that, you will have a great time, learn a huge amount in the process and leave us able to ‘hit the ground running’.

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Business & Management

BSc (Hons) Marketing

Key Facts Accreditation Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time (including a 40week work placement) UCAS code N504 Entry requirements Tariff points – 300-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 31-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects All subjects considered If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

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BSc (Hons) Marketing Marketing is a complex business function, requiring creativity and lateral thinking to be coupled with incisive business insight. This course has been designed to produce graduates with precisely that skill set. We’ve accomplished this by delivering this degree across two of our Academic Schools. The Media School has an outstanding reputation for its courses focusing on the communication and cultural awareness that lie at the very heart of modern marketing, while the Business School complements this perfectly by providing the cutting analytical and strategic angle that employers are crying out for. Studying on this course will help you to think critically about marketing scenarios, making informed strategic decisions that are financially aware whilst also having a deeper understanding of communications theory and practice. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) with its Multi Award Pathway status, providing entry onto the CIM Professional Diploma and CIM Chartered Postgraduate Diploma – a great opportunity to further your studies once you graduate.

Careers This course will prepare you for a career in a wide variety of marketing roles thanks to the dual disciplines that have been combined to create it. You will be able to work client-side or for an agency, with the ability to provide business insight and strategic direction as well as a critical understanding of existing practice in managed communications, enabling you to help devise and implement brilliant and effective marketing campaigns. If you want to continue your learning before embarking on your career, then BU also offers a range of Master’s degrees related to business and marketing and, as a BU graduate, you would be entitled to a discount on postgraduate tuition fees.

BA (Hons) International Business & Management (Online) This online course will enable you to study anytime, anywhere – fitting your studies around your other responsibilities, such as work. It is designed to help you evaluate and respond better to opportunities and challenges in today’s business environment. The course encourages you to link your studies and work experience, and prepares you for managing in a global marketplace, thus enhancing and reinforcing the value of learning both for you and your current/future employer. It is designed to fit around busy schedules. You will study totally online via the internet and work with peers and tutors using a variety of communication channels including our Virtual Learning Environment, email, discussion forums and Skype.

Key areas of study The course focuses on a wide range of units covering marketing, finance, economics and human resource management/ organisational behaviour and offers variety as you progress towards the final year. There is a particular emphasis on the international perspective and a strong focus on enhancing your personal and professional competencies.

Key Facts Duration and delivery The full Honours degree takes approximately 4.5 years (part-time study), but there are flexible entry and exit points available UCAS code Apply direct to BU Entry requirements Typically one A-level or equivalent in professional experience. However, we do consider every application on an individual basis Relevant subjects All subjects considered, as well as professional experience If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent

Diverse range of students Our students come from a variety of backgrounds; domestic and international, including the armed forces, private and public sectors and school leavers. They have varied academic and work experience. Some of our students are looking for career advancement, others for a career change. As part of your studies you will have opportunities to work with peers and share ideas and experiences with people who understand the pressures of online study so you never feel like you are studying alone.

Qualifications There are various entry/exit points; enabling you to join the course at a level tailored to your previous qualifications and/or work experience. We review every application on its own merit and work with you to establish what level of study is most appropriate for you. You can choose to finish your studies at an earlier point, but still leave the course with a nationally recognised qualification, eg. a Certificate of Higher Education, Foundation degree or Diploma in Higher Education or Bachelor of Arts (Hons).

Careers Upon graduation, you will be better placed to pursue and develop in a range of business and management-related careers, having increased your confidence in your personal and professional abilities. According to recent surveys, graduates from this course achieve a high average salary. Our graduates hold positions such as deputy managing director, manager of admin/finance, marketing executive, operations manager, finance manager, and supply chain and commercial support team leader, to name but a few.

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BA (Hons) International Business & Management (Online)

Business & Management

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“BU is one of the top universities in the UK for animation and has a great reputation in the industry. We have regular guest speakers who talk about their film/ project. I love hearing about the little secrets that go on when making a blockbuster film and seeing the behind the scenes footage.”

Course listing We have an outstanding reputation for creating and inspiring the animators of the future, and are home to the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA). We’ve been delivering courses in computer animation for over 20 years, and have graduates working in computer games, animation, television and film.

Computer Animation BA (Hons) Computer Animation Arts

BA (Hons) Computer Visualisation & Animation

BSc (Hons) Software Development for Animation, Games & Effects 75

The brilliance of our alumni is not just something that we appreciate, though – the animation industry itself recognises what high-calibre graduates BU produces. In 2012, four of the five films nominated for Best Visual Effects had been worked on by former BU students from the NCCA. In total, over 70 alumni contributed to the shortlisted films – an incredible achievement. Our graduates are employed across the globe at companies like Industrial Light and Magic (founded by George Lucas) and DreamWorks (partnered by Stephen Spielberg), working on multi-million pound films such as Avatar, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and Up.

Reasons to choose us:

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We have Oscar and BAFTA award-winning graduates. Most notably, Andrew Lockley (MA Digital Effects) was awarded the 2010 VFX Oscar for Inception. Former students Adam Shaw, Oli Hyatt, Ton Box, and Helen Artnsen have all won BAFTA awards Winners of the Queens Anniversary Award, a prestigious recognition of commitment for academic work towards animation Regular high profile guest lecturers such as DreamWorks animator Dave Burgess 3D World magazine named us number one in the UK and number eight in the world for computer animation Over 50 animation graduates from BU worked on the blockbuster Avatar.

To find out more about each of the following courses, please visit the webpage at the bottom of the course page. Alternatively, you can contact us.

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Computer Animation

National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA)

Computer Animation

National Key Facts Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) BU’s Media School is home to the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA), making it the best place in the UK to study Computer Animation and VFX. Since it was established in 1989, the NCCA has pioneered both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in computer animation and digital effects. It has also conducted research of international significance. Students and staff have had their work screened internationally and have gained numerous prizes.

In 2012, the NCCA received the Queen’s Anniversary Award for its contribution to world-leading excellence and pioneering development in computer animation. The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes form part of the national honours system and are the most prestigious awards in UK education. The National Endowment for Science Technology and Art (NESTA) held up BU’s animation courses as a “shining example” compared to those of other institutions and the NCCA as the only “beacon of excellence” in VFX and Computer Animation education in the UK. They also emphasised the employment rates at BU, which far exceed the national average. The fundamental philosophy of the NCCA is that the field of computer animation represents the marriage between art and science and that practitioners in this innovative and exciting field need a good understanding of both the creative and technical processes involved. Paul Franklin, Oscar winner and Visual Effects Supervisor at Double Negative Visual Effects Ltd has commented: “The NCCA at Bournemouth University is a true success story in the highly competitive global digital world. BU alumni made a significant contribution to Avatar and it should also be noted that BU has provided a large part of the workforce that has made the UK a world leader in feature film visual effects, helping to guarantee that franchises such as Harry Potter and Batman remain in the country”. The expansion of the market and the application areas of computer animation are predicted for continuous vigorous growth over the forthcoming decades. This is an exciting, fast-changing and rewarding area to be involved with. Well-qualified professionals in this area continue to be in great demand internationally and command substantial rewards, and the employment records of our past NCCA graduates is unequalled.

BA (Hons) Computer Animation Arts

Key Facts Location

This course is delivered by the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) at BU, which is home to some of the world’s leading experts in the field. All of the courses delivered by the NCCA are informed by industry and have a unique mix of art and science that best informs those seeking to forge a career in the animation, visual effects, film and computer games industries. Students are taught by academics and professionals who, between them, have many years of industrial experience.

Talbot Campus

Computer Animation Arts has been specifically designed to give you the opportunity to study how to apply technology to the fundamental principles of the art and craft of animation, visual effects, films and computer games. This is the perfect course for highly creative people with a passion to utilise the creative potential of the state-of-the-art technology.

Tariff points – 320-340 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details

Industry links The NCCA has exceptional links with the industry on a global scale, with graduates from our courses working in many of the major studios involved in the production of commercials, television, film and computer games. Because of this huge network, students from the NCCA get off to the best possible start in their careers. Graduates are highly sought after thanks to the combination of theoretical understanding and practical skills that they acquire while studying at BU. Students benefit from regular guest lectures from some of the most influential people in the business as well as being at an institution that runs BFX, the UK’s newest festival of animation and visual effects.

Careers

Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code GW4F Entry requirements

IB Diploma – 32-33 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Required subjects At least one creative subject such as Fine Art, Graphic Design or Photography Relevant subjects Any other creative, visual, mathematical or computing subject If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures Interview and portfolio with admissions tests in Life Drawing, Maths and Logic

Graduates of this course will have a well-rounded knowledge of the design and aesthetic principles required in computer animation and computer games production. They will have the skills that will help them fulfil the role of computer graphics and animation artistic directors (AD) and animators in the fields of computer animation, computer games and visual effects industries.

Some examples of recent BU student work

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BA (Hons) Computer Animation Arts

Computer Animation

BA (Hons) Computer Visualisation & Animation

Key Facts Accreditation Creative Skillset Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code W280 Entry requirements Tariff points – 320-340 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 32-33 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Required subjects One creative subject such as Fine Art, Graphic Design or Photography and one mathematical or computing subject such as Maths, Computing or Physics Relevant subjects Any other creative, visual, mathematical or computing subject If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures Interview and portfolio with admissions tests in Life Drawing, Maths and Logic

Computer Animation

BA (Hons) Computer Visualisation & Animation

BSc (Hons) Key Facts Software Development for Location Animation, Games & Effects Talbot Campus

This course is delivered by the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) at BU, which is home to some of the world’s leading experts in the field.

Computer Visualisation & Animation was the first undergraduate computer animation course developed at BU over 20 years ago, and is now part of a framework of three undergraduate animation courses at the NCCA. This course is accredited by Creative Skillset, the UK Sector Skills Council for the Creative Industries. The accreditation system was developed by Creative Skillset in conjunction with employers, giving you the knowledge that the course will provide you with the skills that industry requires in potential employees. The course has a focus on the creative use of computer graphics and animation technology, combining the elements of traditional art disciplines, such as life drawing and cinematography, with elements from computing and engineering disciplines, such as programming and applied maths.

Careers Graduates of this course will have a well-rounded knowledge of all aspects of the computer graphics, animation and digital effects pipe-lines for film and animation. They will have the skills that will help them fulfil the role of technical director (TD) in the computer animation and digital effects industries or of technical artist (TA) in the computer games industry.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/cva

This course will equip you with a fundamental understanding of the technology which underpins modern animation systems, with a specific focus on the production of computer games and film effects. Building on a solid base of mathematics and computer science theory, you will apply software development techniques to a range of topics, such as modelling, rendering and natural phenomena simulation. Our course is distinct in that you will be immersed in the production process, experiencing crossdisciplinary collaborations with artists and technical directors. This production experience will not only help you develop the techniques and skills needed to excel in your discipline, but will also teach you to better appreciate and work effectively with other aspects of the production pipeline.

Industry links The course was developed in close consultation with extensive industrial contacts to specifically meet the requirements of the film and games industry. A successful career as a software developer in the computer animation industry hinges on a solid theoretical understanding of computer architecture and the mathematics of computer graphics, along with practical skills in computer animation production. This tailored content, along with access to industrial standard facilities, software and expertise and our exceptional industrial links and reputation mean that graduates get off to the best possible start in their careers and stand out in the job market. We also run an ongoing series of invited talks from some of the most influential people in the business.

Duration and delivery

3 years full-time (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code GG74 Entry requirements Tariff points – 320-340 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 32-33 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Required subjects At least one technical subject such as Maths, Computing or Physics Relevant subjects Any other creative, visual, mathematical or computing subject If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures Interview and portfolio with admissions tests in Maths and Logic

Careers Graduates from this course will have a well-rounded knowledge of the theoretical, mathematical and software development techniques utilised in the games industry and digital effects pipeline in film and animation, fulfilling the role of software developer or software engineer. These skills will empower students to excel not only in these rapidly expanding sectors, but will also empower them with the prerequisite skill set to undertake work in related areas such as computer visualisation and high performance computing, and provides a suitable basis should students wish to study further in this or a related discipline area.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sage

BSc (Hons) Software Development for Animation, Games & Effects

Computer Animation

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“Studying Music & Audio Technology has been an awesome experience so far! The course not only allows you to explore the creative side of music, but also gives you strong technical foundations to support that, making you more attractive to employers. The course has allowed me to turn my love for music and technology into real skills that I can get paid for.”

Course listing On our courses, you will combine your creative streak with the technical aspects of music/ audio generation, recording and integration of components of media systems plus the development, implementation and deployment of computer games. We expect you to have an interest in music, games and other media, but it is not necessary for you to be a musician or artist.

Creative Technology BSc (Hons) Music & Audio Technology

BSc (Hons) Music & Sound Production Technology

BSc (Hons) Games Programming

BSc (Hons) Games Technology

Our courses emphasise the technical principles and practices involved in the act of creation of musical, audio, computer/video game-related and visual content. You will acquire scientific, intellectual, technical and practical skills to capture sound or a musical recording and process it to construct a sonic artefact, or develop a contemporary computer/video game (or individual parts of it). This fast-paced industry is constantly offering new opportunities. You will have access to commercial studios, industry-standard hardware and software so the skills you learn with us will be immediately transferable. You will learn about the economic context of the industry, together with business strategies and entrepreneurship to give you the flexibility to become independent. We have invested heavily to ensure our resources and our people are the very best, thus helping you to become the best you can be.

Reasons to choose us:

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Adam Whistler, BSc (Hons) Music & Audio Technology student

Creative Technology

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Our Music & Audio Technology course is JAMES accredited, thus obtaining support from recognised audio industry professionals The games courses are members of TIGA, a trade association body representing the UK games development industry. We have been nominated for a TIGA award for two consecutive years We have dedicated resources with industry-standard equipment available to you 24/7, with continuous investment in new studios and games development facilities Our students excel at national and international game development competitions such as Epic Games’ Make Something Unreal Live 2013 Music and audio students’ work has been featured on the BBC and in the Telegraph.

To find out more about each of the following courses, please visit the webpage at the bottom of the course page. Alternatively, you can contact us.

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Creative Technology

BSc (Hons) Music & Audio Technology

Key Facts Accreditation JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code J932 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 30-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Computing, IT, Maths, Music Technology, Physics, Science, Technology International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Creative Technology

BSc (Hons) Music & Audio Technology If you choose this course you will gain a wide knowledge of the technologies that are used in the music technology industry in general. The aim is to equip students with the skills to develop and apply computer technologies within the broad context of music, audio and recording. With our mix of academic expertise at BU, we can offer a unique blend of subjects, which is continually revised to meet the changing needs of industry and to take account of technological advances. You will benefit from working in dedicated modern labs and studios, learning the technical aspects of music/audio and recording technology. You will gain the skills to specify, characterise, integrate and apply music technology in a variety of different environments, such as studios, theatre, concerts, TV and radio, sound for multimedia applications and games. You will also be well-equipped to take on a role in enabling the process of music creation, recording and audio postproduction and mastering.

Unique mix We have a well-established, advanced technology base with staff expertise in music, electronics, multimedia, games and computing. This unique mix of academic disciplines combined with media expertise enables us to offer a truly comprehensive music technology and recording programme. The first year of study is shared with the BSc (Hons) Music & Sound Production Technology course allowing you to choose the pathway that best matches your existing skills, your development and your career goals.

Industry experience We always encourage students to spend their third year working out in industry on work placement. As well as gaining invaluable work experience for your CV, 40 weeks spent working in industry can help you to decide which direction you want to take when you graduate.

Careers

BSc (Hons) Music & Sound Production Technology This course has been designed specifically to produce graduates able to apply sound production techniques to generate audio in a number of different contexts. It includes modules that will develop the skills and techniques needed to make this happen, giving you the skills to compose, arrange, record, edit, manipulate and produce music and sound to a professional standard. We want to help you to push the boundaries of audio creation, and we’ll help you to develop the musical, creative and analytical skills necessary to do so. We’ll also help you to develop a deep understanding of the underlying technology that supports the production process, giving you the tools to put your creative understanding into practice. The degree also provides professional development, helping you to understand the best way to present yourself and your work to the industry. This includes building your portfolio, group work and developing strategies to enable you to monetise your creative output. The first year of study is shared with the BSc (Hons) Music & Audio Technology course allowing you to choose the pathway that best matches your existing skills, your development and your career goals. Your learning will be supported by industry visits which are built into the course to make it as modern and relevant as possible. Invited guest speakers from the music industries will provide input to the course. You’ll also work on professional projects while getting feedback from industry professionals and staff members who conduct research in relevant areas.

Key Facts Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code W390 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 30-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Computing, IT, Maths, Music Technology, Physics, Science, Technology International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Careers The practical nature of our courses means that you will be well-placed to find employment upon graduating from this course. Your placement year is a valuable opportunity to put your learning into practice and make contacts in the industry that can help you to find employment once you have graduated. In addition, we have close links with the industry and our staff are actively involved with many related industries through research.

Our graduates may go on to work as studio engineers, music and audio consultants and multimedia and games developers. Recent graduates have found roles at companies such as Focusrite, BBC, Absolute Music, Midas and EMI as well as in the area of software development. The technical expertise gained on this course makes you well equipped for finding a job in the competitive market place of music technology graduates.

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BSc (Hons) Music & Sound Production Technology

Creative Technology

BSc (Hons) Games Programming

Key Facts Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code I610 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 30-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Computing, IT, Maths, Physics, Science, Technology International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Creative Technology

BSc (Hons) Games Programming The videogames industry is now one of the biggest in the world, and production costs rival even those of the film industry. Furthermore, it continues to grow despite the current and challenging economic climate. With games publishers and developers based in a variety of countries worldwide (and many of them in the UK), it is a truly global industry and one that is crying out for the type of graduate that this course has been designed to produce. Graduates from this course will be proficient programmers with knowledge of mathematics, physics, artificial intelligence and a clear understanding of the techniques employed in the context of the games industry. This combination of skills will make you highly employable and capable of a successful and longlasting career. The first year of study is shared with the BSc (Hons) Games Technology, allowing you to choose the pathway that best matches your existing skills, your development and your career goals. The course is also closely associated with our MSc in Computer Games Technology, which further develops the concepts covered in this course, an ideal next step for those looking to further their understanding of the subject area before heading into employment. Our established links with local, national and international games companies have helped us to develop this course so that it meets the needs of the industry and have also enabled us to bring some of the biggest names in the industry to BU as guest lecturers. These have included people from companies such as EA Criterion, Ubisoft Reflections, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and many others.

Careers Our reputation in the games industry can be demonstrated by our recent nomination for a TIGA award (TIGA being the trade association for UK game developers). The high esteem in which we are held by the rest of the industry means that our graduates enjoy enhanced credibility in the job market. In addition, our academics are closely involved with some of the biggest names in the business via research, so we know what the industry needs. This is why this course features an optional one-year work placement, where you can put your learning into practice as well as acquiring invaluable contacts and gaining experience in the workplace.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/games

BSc (Hons) Games Technology

Key Facts Accreditation

The focus of this course is on the principles of games technology and games programming, emphasising the technical aspects of development for a variety of diverse games systems components. The three main strands of the games development process that the course deals with, which also comprehensively cover the modern gaming production pipeline that the industry utilises, are level design, games/graphics programming and 3D modelling and animation.

This course is accredited by TIGA

On graduating, you will be able to use appropriate tools and techniques to integrate music, audio, graphics, animation and games for varying distributed applications.

G601

The course looks at game development on the current generation platforms, such as XBox 360 and also addresses the growing area of mobile phone game development (with units focused on iOS and Windows Phone development). As more independent games companies are picking up a significant share of the market in the industry today, the subject of entrepreneurship is highlighted through learning in the area of business development, including company creation and business planning. There is an optional 40week placement which will give you the opportunity to put the skills and knowledge acquired during the first and second years of the course into practice and will help you make an informed decision about your future career.

Careers Typically, 90% of BU students who graduate from courses in similar disciplines enter full employment in the sector within six months of graduation. This is one of the highest employment rates of all universities in the country. Our graduates can go on to work as games programmers, game and/or level designers and 3D artists, amongst many other roles found in the games industry.

Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code Entry requirements Tariff points – 280-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 30-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Computing, IT, Maths, Physics, Science, Technology International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/games-technology

BSc (Hons) Games Technology

Creative Technology

Connecting you to your future

“I really love my course. The flexibility of being able to choose between a BA or a BSc is perfect for me. The lecturers are all very knowledgeable and have industry experience. The placement year is a brilliant opportunity to gain some industry experience and build up my CV.”

Design & Engineering Course listing Design and engineering students at BU learn how to make the most of their capabilities by using technology in an innovative, dynamic and practical environment that includes state-of-the-art laboratories, workshops and CAD facilities, as well as the latest rapid prototyping and manufacturing equipment.

Creative Design

BSc (Hons) Design Engineering

It is vital for our graduates who are entering today’s design world to be flexible professionals with transferable skills. You will learn to work as part of a team, take the initiative when working on individual tasks, and gain excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We have an enviable reputation for graduates who are knowledgeable about the relevant aspects of business economics and strategies and design processes when dealing concurrently with teams of designers, manufacturers, external agencies and clients.

BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Engineering

BSc (Hons) Built Environment Design 87 BA (Hons) Industrial Design

BA/BSc (Hons) Product Design

Design Innovation

BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Engineering (part-time/flexible learning) 84

Awareness of environmental issues is vital to a sustainable future, and on our courses you will learn to consider the importance of energy efficiency, materials and processing, and waste minimisation. Our IED accreditation means we place great importance not only on design, but on professional issues such as the economy, social and environmental context, underpinning science and mathematics and supporting disciplines, engineering analysis and design practice. Our close links with national, regional and global companies has helped us maintain a superb employment record, and we produce graduates who are ready to join design and engineering teams in industry. In fact, they are often able to take up positions at bluechip companies in the UK and across the world.

Reasons to choose us:

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Lucy Edwards, BA/BSc (Hons) Product Design student

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We achieve consistently high employment rates for all our courses All students display in our annual showcase of final year student work, The Festival of Design and Innovation, which provides students with the opportunity to network with industry and to publicly display their work to a wide audience We have been delivering design and technology education for almost 25 years We are proud of our continued investment in industry-standard facilities All of our Design & Engineering courses are accredited by the IED and the Engineering Council.

To find out more about each of the following courses, please visit the webpage at the bottom of the course page. Alternatively, you can contact us.

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Design & Engineering

BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Engineering (Part-time/Flexible Learning)

Key Facts Accreditation Engineering Council Location Talbot Campus or Bournemouth & Poole College Duration and delivery 2-4 years part-time Entry requirements Level H – FdSc or HND with Merit in an Engineering discipline accredited to EngTech or partial IEng or academic qualifications that have been approved at partial IEng/EngTech level through the IED Education and Training Committee or equivalent Level M – a first-class or secondclass Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline accredited to IEng or academic qualifications that have been approved at IEng level through the IED Education and Training Committee or equivalent Relevant subjects Computing, Design, Design Technology, Engineering, Maths, Physics If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent

Design & Engineering

BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Engineering (Part-time/ Flexible Learning) This course is ideal for practicing engineers qualified to HND, FdSc or degree level to gain the academic qualifications necessary to achieve Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status whilst remaining in work. If you are currently studying for, or have previously obtained, an HND or FdSc in Engineering you can progress onto this course to gain either a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering along with the academic element required for either IEng or CEng status depending on your exit point. If you already have an engineering degree you can directly enter the Masters of Engineering programme and gain the academic requirements for CEng status.

How you’ll learn The study units are delivered by distance learning with tutorial attendance typically on Friday afternoons (flexible learning). All levels comprise of a number of core (compulsory units) and option units. The option units are designed so you can design your own programme to meets the needs of your employer. Subjects are taught via online distance learning supported by online discussion forums and face-to-face tutorial sessions. You’ll be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations.

Accreditations This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers and the Engineering Council. Graduates from courses with professional body accreditations are highly valued by employers within the sector.

Careers

BU is renowned for producing graduates who pursue successful careers in the engineering industry. Interpersonal skills, managerial ability and teamwork are fostered throughout the course. You’ll develop a mastery of the engineering design process, as well as learning advanced techniques for complex engineering problems, with real-life constraints. These skills will mean you will meet the academic standards for Chartered Engineer status.

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BA (Hons) Industrial Design This degree produces flexible, imaginative designers who are capable of combining creativity and practicality when designing anything from a teapot to a space rocket, from luxury to utility. The highly applicable nature of the course and the quality of study has resulted in accreditation by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED). Industrial design is about improving the quality of our everyday life, so this degree is based on user-centred design issues. This takes in aesthetics, ergonomics, interaction design, commercial design, and design for industrial manufacture and production. Using digital media and computer design visualisation tools will soon become second nature to you, as they are central to the design process and you will be given plenty of opportunity to make use of industry-standard software and equipment.

Industry links Our strong industry links and the chance to spend your third year working in industry on placement will improve your employment prospects and the time spent working is invaluable in helping you to decide on your future career pathway. In your final year with us, all our design students display final projects at the Festival of Design & Innovation, a major event in the university calendar, visited by employers and industry contacts as well as your friends and family.

Industry experience We are keen to ensure you have all the help you need in forging a career for yourself in this field and so we strongly encourage you to take the optional 40-week placement. It’s the perfect chance to put the theories and practical work you’ve undertaken during the first two years into context. We will help you find a suitable placement through our contacts, as well as give advice and techniques on how to perform well at interview. Past placements have taken place both in the UK and abroad at companies such as Jaguar, Xerox, Aston Martin Lagonda, Dyson and Gillette.

Key Facts Accreditation Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code W242 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 30-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Art, Business Studies, Design, Graphics, Media Studies, Psychology, Technology If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures Interview and portfolio

Careers Graduates from this course can use the advantage of industry experienced gained during their third year to help stand out from the crowd. You will be well placed to progress in the areas of industrial product design, visual media and graphics, interior design, marketing and commercial design, and packaging design and branding.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/industrial-design

BA (Hons) Industrial Design

Design & Engineering

BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons) Product Design

Key Facts Accreditation Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time (including a 40week work placement) UCAS code BA (Hons): W240 BSc (Hons): H101 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 30-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Art & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, Maths, Physics, Science If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures Interview and portfolio

Design & Engineering

BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons) Product Design

BSc (Hons) Built Environment Design

This highly regarded course has been running since 1990 and our graduates have gone on to design and develop well-considered and commercial products with great success. The course will teach you to use your creativity and innovation to solve problems whilst being able to address the functional, social and economic needs of your design.

This exciting new course brings together BU’s expertise in environmental science, industrial design, sustainable design and engineering. It has been designed to produce graduates who will support the new approaches being taken by the professions to the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary nature of the creation of the built environment. .

You will benefit from our dedicated team of staff, all highly qualified and experienced academics, technicians and demonstrators, using excellent resources including a studio, specialist CAD laboratories and our Manufacturing Design Centre. We will provide you with the best possible teaching, training and support in a professional environment, enabling you to develop your design skills, manufacture physical models and prototypes and produce industry-standard computer models. With this blend of academic knowledge and practical skills you will be able to move into a hugely productive and exciting environment where your ideas and understanding of product design development can make a real difference.

Creating a sustainable built environment, through creative design and effective resources and facilities management will allow us to live in environments that contribute to our physical and mental health and wellbeing. Our built environments should inspire us, enhance creativity and productivity and embrace diversity. On our course you will learn about the components of urban and rural built environments and their influence on people and their environment, both psychologically and physically.

Industry experience One of the secrets of our graduates’ success is the experience they gain while on work placement in industry. We will help you to find a suitable role in a relevant industry, where you will spend the third year (minimum 40 weeks) of your course. Recently, students have worked both in the UK and abroad, at companies such as Rank Xerox, BT Labs, Ford of France, Dyson, Johnson & Johnson, Aston Martin Lagonda and Xlite.

Careers We’ve seen recent graduates pursue successful careers within design and manufacturing industries. Some have developed their own enterprises. Your invaluable experience from your work placement can help you to focus your career goals and establish excellent, professional contacts. Many graduates have been offered a full-time position with their placement employer when they have graduated from the course. With accreditation from the Institution of Engineering Designers, you can also use your degree as the platform to continue your studies to a full, professional qualification.

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Latest techniques Whilst new building designs can utilise the latest techniques in environmental conservation, there is a growing need for management specialists who are able to understand built environment infrastructures and explore innovative new technologies to achieve a sustainable future. You will consider and explore conservation, energy, environmental impact and the use of appropriate materials for cost efficiency and sustainability.

Industry experience You will learn traditional design practices alongside the latest digital technology skills in state-of-the-art CAD laboratories. You will use applied 3-D modelling techniques to aid the visualisation, realisation and presentation of your designs. Alongside these practical skills, you will develop many transferable skills such as project management, business development, strategic management and entrepreneurship and applied environmental law.

Key Facts Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time (including a 40week work placement) UCAS code 2H26 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 30-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Art, Design, Environmental Science, Maths, Physics, Technology If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Careers “There’s no substitute for practical experience. Two thirds of employers believe gaining practical experience is the most valuable step you can take to improve your employment prospects. Practical experience brings advantages that nothing else can match.” (Source: 2010 CBI/EDI Education and Skills survey). One of the secrets of our graduates’ success is the experience they gain while on work placement in industry. We will help you to find a suitable role in a relevant industry, where you will spend the third year (minimum 40 weeks) of your course.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/built-environment-design

BSc (Hons) Built Environment Design

Design & Engineering

BSc (Hons) Design Engineering

Key Facts Accreditation Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and the Engineering Council Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code H100 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 30-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Computing, Design, Design Technology, Electronics, Engineering, Maths, Physics If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures Interview and portfolio

Design & Engineering

BSc (Hons) Design Engineering

BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Engineering

Key Facts Accreditation

This course has been developed in consultation with industry and has earned an excellent reputation for being practical and relevant. We aim to equip graduates with the combination of technological knowledge with creativity that employers are looking for. Successful design engineers need to be able to solve design problems using engineering and technology in the most effective and efficient ways, combining technology with design, but also having a good awareness of market and business considerations.

This is a wide-ranging engineering course designed to give you a solid grounding in all aspects of this exciting and dynamic discipline. You will learn how to integrate various engineering technologies to produce solutions to complex engineering problems.

Engineering Council

Developing your engineering skills is at the heart of this course, so you will have the opportunity to spend a year on a work placement, as well as developing your engineering abilities through a combination of practical and theoretical units of study.

3 years full-time (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) plus an additional 1 year full-time to MEng level

Students on this course learn to integrate technology and creativity, ready to meet the challenges of rapidly changing environments. You will learn how to use advanced product development tools, the latest solid modelling, rendering and product simulation tools and have the opportunity to model and evaluate your own designs.

Emerging technologies

Facilities Our facilities are excellent, with a modern design environment with the latest computer suites, modern manufacturing, technical workshops and state-of-the-art rapid prototyping. In addition, this course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Design for the academic standards of Incorporated Engineer (IEng). IED accreditation allows progression to Chartered Engineer (CEng) accredited Master’s courses, and it is generally recognised that those holding CEng status benefit from improved career prospects.

Industry experience On this course you have the opportunity to spend your third year on work placement. As well as gaining invaluable work experience for your CV, this is a chance to put what you have learnt into practice and can really help you decide on which direction you want to take when you finish at BU. Recently, students have worked in organisations such as Matsushita Electric UK Ltd, Parkgate Engineering Consultants Ltd, Bourne Steel Ltd, Bluebird Engineering Ltd, Robert Bosch Ltd, Bertrandt UK Ltd and Wessex Water.

Careers As a graduate of this course, you will be well placed for an exciting career as a professional design engineer in a wide range of industries, but particularly within the technology, aeronautical and automotive areas. Our annual showcase of final year student work, The Festival of Design and Innovation, provides students with the opportunity to network with industry and to publicly display their designs to a wide audience.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/design-eng

Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery

UCAS code

You’ll develop a deeper knowledge of emerging technologies thanks to our close involvement within the engineering industry which has ensured this course is relevant, topical, and meets the needs of today’s engineering employers. You will come to understand the behaviour, performance and limitations of those technologies, as well as an appreciation of the professional, management and business issues affecting the sector.

Modern design environment Your learning will be helped by our superb facilities, in a modern design environment complete with the latest computer suites, modern manufacturing, technical workshops and state-of-the-art rapid prototyping technology. You will combine creative problemsolving with formal mathematical modelling and engineering analysis – all skills at the very heart of this degree.

Careers We have an excellent reputation for the practical relevance of our courses and the career successes of our students, and this course is no exception. The Master of Engineering (MEng) is the highest degree award for undergraduate studies in engineering. This award normally takes four years (five years with an optional placement) to complete, although you can opt to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BEng) after three years (or four years with placement).

H105 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-280 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-30 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Required subjects Mathematics and any Science or Technology subject or equivalent Relevant subjects Computing, Design, Design Technology, Engineering, Maths, Physics If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures Interview

The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Design for the academic standards of Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and Chartered Engineer (CEng). This means BEng graduates are eligible to apply for IEng status and MEng graduates are eligible to apply for CEng status after gaining suitable experience in an engineering job.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/engineer

BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Engineering

Design & Engineering

Connecting you to your future

“Choosing BU to do Physiotherapy was by far the best decision I’ve ever made. I’ve already been on some amazing placements and can not wait to go out on the remaining ones! The lecturers are very supportive and give up a lot of time to help us.”

Health & Social Care Course listing We are committed to supporting you on your journey to becoming a professional practitioner who can contribute to the health and wellbeing of the people and communities that will be in your care. We have developed excellent links with local health and social care providers, and that means we can deliver innovative and relevant courses. Our nursing and midwifery courses offer 2,300 hours of placement throughout your three years of study which mean you will spend 50% of your time on placements and 50% of your time in theory/clinical skills environments, ensuring you will graduate as a proficient practitioner.

Nursing BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

BSc (Hons) Children’s & Young People’s Nursing

BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing

Health Professionals BSc (Hons) Midwifery

DipHE Operating Department Practice 99 FdSc Paramedic Science

Rehabilitation BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

Allied health professionals help transform people’s lives, and that’s exactly what our Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Operating Department Practice and Paramedic Science courses prepare you to do. By working in a variety of clinical and community environments you will be prepared for a wide range of careers once you have graduated.

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

During your time studying on our sociology courses you will analyse the nature of society, and social organisation providing you with a robust grounding in the social sciences and challenging you to be open-minded and curious about the world. Or you may want to explore issues surrounding social welfare, social exclusion and models of intervention on our Social Work degree.

BA (Hons) Sociology & Anthropology 104

Health Science BSc (Hons) Clinical Exercise Science 100 BSc (Hons) Nutrition

101

Social Studies BA (Hons) Social Work

102

BA (Hons) Sociology & Social Policy 103

See also BA (Hons) Archaeology & Anthropology

136

BSc (Hons) Psychology

145

Our Clinical Exercise Science degree is delivered jointly at the Anglo European College of Chiropractic ensuring you have access to the best facilities on the south coast.

Reasons to choose us:

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Many courses are accredited by professional bodies such as the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Association for Nutrition Specialist practice skills suite/clinical labs on campus Innovative approaches to study with a strong emphasis on inter-professional learning, where you will study units alongside students from other related degrees at BU Fantastic work placements in several locations Lecturer practitioners teach, as well as work in practice, offering up-to-date and relevant classes.

To find out more about each of the following courses, please visit the webpage at the bottom of the course page. Alternatively, you can contact us.

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Health & Social Care

BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

Key Facts Accreditation Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Location Lansdowne Campus or University Centre Yeovil Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (including mandatory work placements) UCAS code B700 Entry requirements Tariff points – 300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – minimum of 31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Biology, PE, Psychology, Sociology If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (with minimum 7.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent Selection measures Interview

Health & Social Care

BSc (Hons)

Adult Nursing

Children’s & Young People’s Nursing

Study bases in Bournemouth and Yeovil The vast majority of people at some time in their life will meet a registered nurse from the adult field whether due to ill health or because they are seeking health promotion advice. This course is designed to help you understand the wide and varied needs of clients and their families. It has been specifically designed to give you a solid grounding in the theoretical and professional skills that are needed in modern nursing in order for graduates to be able to deliver high-quality evidence-based care. Graduating from the course will enable you to apply for professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and commence a rewarding and exciting career. Adult nurses work with, and care for, a wide variety of client groups and individuals and so are required to develop a range of specialist knowledge and skills. The course is designed so that you develop the core skills and competencies needed to practice as a registered nurse. You also develop lifelong learning skills alongside other core transferable skills such as clinical decision making, team working, problem solving and communication.

Practice learning opportunities You can choose either Bournemouth or Yeovil as your base of study. If your teaching base is in Bournemouth, your placement might be in Bournemouth, Poole or Salisbury. If your teaching base is in Yeovil, you will undertake placements in Somerset and West Dorset. Practice learning accounts for 50% of your time on the course and occurs in a range of settings. While in practice you are supported and assessed by mentors who are practicing nurses. You will also spend time in our simulation suites where you learn practice skills in a realistic and safe environment.

Inter-professional learning A key part of working as a nurse concerns the ability to learn and work alongside other health and social care professionals. Throughout the course you will study with and meet students undertaking other health-related degrees delivered by BU.

Key areas of study You will gain an understanding of communication and team working, nursing theory and values, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, health and wellbeing, personal and professional development and essential nursing skills all of which are applied to the practice of adult nursing.

Careers Career opportunities following graduation can lead in a number of directions and nursing graduates from BU pursue a range of opportunities within the NHS, voluntary sector and private healthcare, and some use their qualification to work internationally. We also offer a Postgraduate Diploma in Adult Nursing if you already have a honours degree.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/adult-nursing

The course is designed to help you meet the nursing needs of children, young people and their families, delivering nursing care of the highest quality, based on best evidence, in a safe and appropriate environment. Graduating from the course will enable you to apply for professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse (Child). Working with and caring for children and young people requires specialist knowledge and skills because their needs vary according to age, growth and stage of development. The needs of children, young people and their families are not only related to the science of nursing (the theory) but also to the art (practice and caring) of nursing. Our course provides a balanced portfolio of learning the science and art of nursing.

Placement learning opportunities Practice-based learning accounts for 50% of the course and you will spend time on placement in every year of the degree. A wide range of practice learning opportunities provide a breadth of experience within the community and acute hospital settings. While learning in practice you are supported and assessed by experienced nurses who act as mentors.

Inter-professional learning Children’s nurses require the ability to work alongside a broad range of health and social care professionals. Throughout the course you will study with, and meet, other students undertaking health-related degrees delivered by BU. This includes students studying other fields of nursing, social work, midwifery, nutrition, paramedic science, occupational therapy and physiotherapy.

Key Facts Accreditation Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Location Lansdowne Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (including mandatory work placements) UCAS code B702 Entry requirements Tariff points – 300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – minimum of 31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Biology, PE, Psychology, Sociology If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (with minimum 7.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent Selection measures Interview

Key areas of study Across the three years of study, you will gain an understanding of psychological, social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, physical, developmental and professional elements applied to children’s and young people’s nursing.

Careers Employment opportunities include working within the NHS, voluntary and charitable sector and private healthcare. Early career opportunities include working in hospitals (children’s units, emergency departments, paediatric intensive care and neonatal intensive care units), respite care, rehabilitation centres and children’s hospices. Career progression opportunities, following further study, may lead to becoming an advanced practitioner, a manager, a consultant, a researcher or an educationalist. We also offer a Postgraduate Diploma in Children & Young People’s Nursing if you already have an Honours degree.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/childrens-nursing

BSc (Hons) Children’s & Young People’s Nursing

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BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing

Key Facts Accreditation Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Location Lansdowne Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (including mandatory work placements) UCAS code B701 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Biology, PE, Psychology, Sociology If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (with minimum 7.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent Selection measures Interview

Health & Social Care

BSc (Hons)

Mental Health Nursing This three-year course will provide you with the knowledge and skills that are required to work alongside people with mental health problems as a registered nurse. The demands of mental health nursing require evidence based interventions from practitioners in order to promote recovery, to maximise individual potential and to reduce the distress of illness. The experience of mental health problems is challenging for both the service user and their carers; one in four people will, at some time in their life, need help for mental health issues. One of the primary roles of a mental health nurse is to enable and educate, working alongside those experiencing mental health issues to support their progress towards recovery. Throughout the course, you will work closely with service providers to promote the fusion of practice and theory that is needed to be effective in supporting recovery. The solid grounding in the theoretical and professional skills that are integral to the course involve a blend of learning aimed to develop high-quality, evidenced-based nursing care that meets the needs of clients, service users and their families.

Practice learning opportunities

BSc (Hons) Midwifery

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Study bases in Bournemouth and Portsmouth This course gives you the chance to become a proficient and reflective midwife with the ability to base your practice on research, holistic care and a commitment to lifelong learning. Throughout the course, theory and practice are integrated and you will gain experience in a number of different ways. To prepare you for your work environment we deliver some units inter-professionally which means you will be learning with students from other courses including social work, nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapy. You can choose either Bournemouth or Portsmouth as your base. If you are based in Bournemouth, you will have placements at Dorchester, Poole/Bournemouth, Salisbury, Yeovil or Winchester. If your teaching base is in Portsmouth, you will undertake placements in Portsmouth, Basingstoke/Winchester or the Isle of Wight.

Professional registration

Practice placements account for 50% of your time on the course. You will be supported and assessed in practice by qualified mentors who work alongside students to facilitate learning in a variety of mental health settings. As well as undertaking a planned pattern of practice learning opportunities, you will also spend time in our clinical skills suites where you can learn and practice clinical skills in a realistic environment.

Wherever you are based you will gain experience in community and hospital settings, working in partnership with midwives and mothers. Successfully completing this course will mean you qualify with a BSc Honours degree and can apply for professional registration as a midwife with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).

Inter-professional learning

You will study units alongside students from other fields of nursing as well as students undertaking other health professions courses. The aim of inter-professional learning is to reflect the working environment that you are being prepared to enter, and allow you to gain valuable insight into the perspective of people from other professional backgrounds, enhancing your development and understanding of the discipline of mental health nursing.

Key areas of study The course is structured around five key themes: recovery & wellbeing; mental health nursing skills; physical care; policy, management & leadership; and study skills, research awareness and evidence-based practice. These themes form the basis of the academic course and prepare you to meet both the academic demands of the course and the practice experience.

Careers The majority of mental health nurses work within the NHS, but an increasing number are finding employment in the private sector or with voluntary agencies and charities. A wide variety of career options are available across in-patient and community mental health care clinical practice settings, including adult acute care, dementia care, eating disorders, addictions services, forensic psychiatry, as well as child and adolescent mental health.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/mental-health

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Careers After graduating, you will enjoy a wide range of career opportunities nationally. If you have an interest in working overseas, you will find that this qualification is accepted by many countries throughout the world. As a qualified midwife, you will be encouraged to continue your professional development and education in keeping with contemporary midwife practice.

Accreditation Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Location Lansdowne Campus or St Mary’s Hospital, Portsmouth Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (including mandatory work placements) UCAS code B720 Entry requirements Tariff points – 340 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – minimum of 33 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Required subjects Biology or Human Biology Relevant subjects Chemistry, PE, Physics, Psychology, Sociology If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (with minimum 7.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent Selection measures Interview

Increasing your knowledge and expertise could lead you to more senior practitioner roles such as consultant midwife or you could become a team/unit manager combining a responsibility for managing staff with hands-on involvement with expectant mothers. You may also wish to undertake a teaching role in clinical practice or higher education. Specialising in specific areas of perinatal care or enhancing your professional qualifications through further study at masters or doctoral level are also possible, or you could choose to move into other allied professions such as neonatal nursing or health visiting. We also offer a Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery if you already have an honours degree.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/midwifery-ug

BSc (Hons) Midwifery

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BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

Key Facts Accreditation Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Location Lansdowne Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (including mandatory work placements) UCAS code B930 Entry requirements Tariff points – 320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – minimum of 32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Health & Social Care, Human Biology, PE, Psychology, Sociology If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (with minimum 6.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures Interview

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BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy focuses on the link between what people do and their health and wellbeing. Occupational therapists enable people to engage in their daily occupations by maximising their functional potential and adapting the environment. You will study applied sciences alongside occupational therapy theory and evidence-based practice. Our course design uses blended learning which includes workshops, seminars, groupwork, online learning, self-managed learning and skills sessions. The course also includes problem-based learning where groups of students work on real-life scenarios to gain knowledge and understanding of occupational therapy.

Practice placement education You will undertake a range of practice placements in a variety of settings across Dorset and Somerset. There is one introductory placement, followed by five assessed placements across the three years that range from six to eight weeks in length. These placements ensure you gain the minimum of 1,000 hours practice experience specified by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). You will be supported by a practice placement educator throughout your placements.

Independent learning Throughout the three years you will develop your skills and become an independent learner capable of tackling the challenges posed by dynamic and changing health and social care environments.

Careers The occupational therapy role provides variety, flexibility and immense job satisfaction. As a qualified occupational therapist you can choose to work in a variety of different roles throughout your career such as clinical practitioner, manager, consultant, lecturer, researcher or you can run your own business. There are also a wide range of specialist areas occupational therapists can choose to work in, for example, acute or community care, mental health, learning disabilities, neurological care or oncology.

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Key Facts Accreditation

Physiotherapists are autonomous health professionals who aim to maximise a persons abilities through knowledge of human movement and function. Physiotherapists use specialist skills in exercise, movement and manual therapy to promote wellbeing and client centred rehabilitation. You will learn both academic theory and practical skills using clinical evidence from research. The small year group and academic advisors help you enjoy a personalised student experience. You will develop transferable skills and be prepared for the changing healthcare environment. Graduating from this course enables you to apply for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

Practical experience Our course has a large practical element, which starts before you even go on placement. Approximately half of your study time will be spent learning in practical skills sessions in our modern specialist practice skills suite. Our lecturers currently work as physiotherapists providing direct links to the working environment. During the course you will complete 1,000 hours of clinical placement both in hospitals and the community across Dorset and Somerset. Placements are in a broad range of settings including orthopaedics, respiratory and neurology. Placements will start in your first year of study and continue throughout the course. Integrating placement and study will enable you to continuously relate clinical work to the underpinning theory.

Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Location Lansdowne Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (including mandatory work placements) UCAS code B160 Entry requirements Tariff points – 360 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – minimum of 34 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Required subjects At least one of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology or PE Relevant subjects Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology If English is not your first language

Inter-professional learning You will have the opportunity to study units with other BU healthcare students including nurses, social workers and occupational therapists. This provides learning experiences similar to the workplace of a physiotherapist. The academic team includes a diverse range of clinical and educational specialists with contributions from medical consultants and professors, ensuring a rounded physiotherapy education.

IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (with minimum 6.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent.

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Careers Successful graduates have embarked on a wide range of career opportunities within the NHS and private sector. There are clear pathways for career progression to clinical specialisation, management, research and consultancy and the wider field of rehabilitation. There are also opportunities to work abroad, for charity organisations and within the Ministry of Defence.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/occupational-therapy

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Health & Social Care

FdSc Paramedic Science

Key Facts Accreditation Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Paramedics Location Lansdowne Campus Duration and delivery 2 years full-time (including mandatory work placements) UCAS code B780 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – minimum of 30 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Required subjects Biology or Human Biology Relevant subjects Health Studies, Psychology, Science, Sociology If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (with minimum 6.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures Interview

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FdSc Paramedic Science This two-year Foundation degree will enable you to gain hands-on experience in a variety of placements, helping you to learn about the crucial role played by paramedics within the multi-disciplinary healthcare workforce. Over the duration of the course, you will experience 1,500 hours of practice. In addition to the practical skills this course will help you to acquire, you will also understand the theory behind the care you will give as a paramedic, giving you the right blend of practical understanding and theoretical knowledge. Successfully completing the course will mean that you are eligible to register with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Paramedics.

Practice experience Being a paramedic typically means being first at the scene of an emergency to give essential treatment. You will gain experience of this by supporting frontline ambulance crews. You will also undertake training before treating patients and will always be supported by a mentor. Placement locations are based across the south west of the UK.

Dynamic learning process Many of the units you will study on this course are delivered inter-professionally, which means you will be studying alongside students from other courses in the School of Health & Social Care. This means you’ll be learning alongside nurses, midwives, social workers, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. This contributes to a dynamic, inquisitive learning process that will enable you to see things from different perspectives and give you a greater appreciation of the importance of different parts of the working environment you will be preparing for.

Key areas of study Paramedic Practice | Communication & Group Working | Context of Health Care in Paramedic Practice | Developing Paramedic Skills & Strategies | Paramedic Care in Paediatrics & Obstetrics

Careers Thanks to the practical nature of this course, you will be wellsuited to enter a career as a paramedic, or to join another area of the healthcare industry, such as working in minor injuries units, GP surgeries or on oil rigs.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/paramedic-science

Diploma of Higher Education Operating Department Practice Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) deliver safe, high-quality care to surgical patients during anaesthesia, surgery and postanaesthesia (recovery). This 22-month course enables you to be eligible for professional registration and continues to be well evaluated by our graduating students. Our course offers the opportunity to learn, develop and achieve those high standards through an innovative curriculum that combines theoretical learning, clinical skills and clinical placements. This balance of teaching and practice together with assessment in practice, enables us to assure students achieve high standards, making them highly employable.

Learning experience Your learning and pre-placement clinical skills training will be delivered here at BU, and you will also undertake 58 weeks of clinical practice where you will be based at a hospital. You will be allocated to a hospital location from the NHS or independent sector in either Bournemouth, Dorchester, Poole, Salisbury, Taunton or Yeovil.

Expectations of the course This is an intense two-year course and is highly practical to enable you to develop into a safe and highly skilled practitioner. Practical skills are initially developed in our modern specialist practice skills suite and then refined within a real-life context in clinical placements. Clinical placements are based on a 37-hour week where students are mentored by qualified staff in the art of perioperative practice. You will develop competencies in a range of surgical specialities including ear, nose and throat, obstetrics, orthopaedics, paediatrics and unplanned surgery.

Key Facts Accreditation Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Location Lansdowne Campus Duration and delivery 2 years full-time (including mandatory work placements) UCAS code B991 Entry requirements Tariff points – 240 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – minimum of 26 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Science and Health & Social Carerelated studies If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (with minimum 6.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures Interview

Careers The demand for qualified ODPs is high and graduates from this course have consistently been successful in securing employment both across the UK and consenting countries overseas. Once employed, many ODP graduates go on to further study. Career routes include practice assessors, team leader roles and opportunities within perioperative education. ODP graduates go on to work in critical care areas and advanced roles within theatres such as surgical care practitioner and anaesthetic practitioner.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/odp

DipHE Operating Department Practice

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BSc (Hons) Clinical Exercise Science

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Key Facts Accreditation The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) Location Lansdowne Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with mandatory clinical placements (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code CB69 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – minimum of 30 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Required subjects At least one Science subject i.e. Biology or Chemistry Relevant subjects Maths, Physics, Psychology. Note: PE/Sport is not accepted as a Science If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures Some applicants may be required to attend an interview

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BSc (Hons) Clinical Exercise Science This course is endorsed by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REP) at levels 2, 3 and 4. This means you’ll be studying extra REP categories alongside your degree, giving you a huge advantage over graduates from other universities when it comes to entering the workplace. Indeed, such is the academic strength of this degree and the quality of our learning facilities that it is also endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Scientists (BASES). A further advantage comes from studying both at BU and our partner the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (AECC), where you’ll learn from a wide variety of scientists and clinicians and develop your understanding of anatomical, physiological and behavioural aspects of health and illness. Studying at both BU and the AECC gives you access to our new science labs and state-of-the-art clinical training facilities where you’ll also be able to integrate suitable exercise into health promotion. The degree itself will give you the strong scientific knowledge and practical skills you will need to be a professional and effective practitioner who can safely prescribe and manage exercise and rehabilitation programmes for many different groups of people. This could include healthy people, those with musculoskeletal injuries, and those with long-term injury or illness. You’ll find yourself undertaking work placements as early as your first year, giving you the chance to apply your learning in a professional environment. You’ll be able to improve your practice through observation in a variety of hospital, clinical and rehabilitation settings preparing you for a variety of rehabilitation settings such as hospitals, the community and exercise referral schemes based in leisure centres. You’ll also have the option to undertake a 40-week placement between years two and three, enabling you to become more involved in the delivery of effective rehabilitation programmes as your skills and confidence develop while increasing your employability.

Key areas of study You will study a range of units which cover key topics, including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and its application to exercise in long-term conditions and musculoskeletal injuries, exercise prescription, nutrition and psychology.

Careers Graduates from this course will be able to find employment with exercise referral schemes, physical rehabilitation clinics, hospital rehabilitation departments, public recreation facilities, sports clubs, professional sports centres, clubs and teams and medical centres among others.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/exercise-science

BSc (Hons) Nutrition

Key Facts Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition which means it has achieved the highest standards of professional education in nutrition and will enable you to apply for direct entry as an associate nutritionist with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists once you have graduated. It covers all the key areas of nutrition, integrating the science with the social, behavioural and lifestyle issues that affect society today. With evidence to show that many of the major diseases in the world are related to diet and nutrition in some way, studying nutrition, diet and lifestyle is an area that is expanding and evolving. Our degree will help you to explore the principles of nutrition in health and disease, physiology, biochemistry, community health and wellbeing and psychosocial aspects of health as well as looking at fundamental aspects of food development, production and processing, legislation and safety. You’ll gain a critical appreciation of the evidence base in human nutrition with an application to the maintenance and promotion of optimum health across the lifespan and to prevent ill health. You will investigate the relationships between what we eat and requirements to maintain health, and look at the crucial role of health promotion.

Strong practical element

Association for Nutrition (AfN) Location Lansdowne Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time including a mandatory 20-day work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code B400 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – minimum of 30 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Required subjects

The degree has a strong practical element and you will find yourself studying in modern, state-of-the-art environments including biology, physiology, food technology and microbiology laboratories. We offer valuable opportunities for work placements in the food and leisure industry, hospitals, local government, community development initiatives and charitable organisations. You will complete a 20-day (minimum) placement and there are also opportunities to undertake a 40-week placement in either the public or private sector.

Respected professionals You will be learning from a team of highly qualified and respected professionals including registered nutritionists, dietitians and food scientists. You will develop and co-create research ideas with staff through your education experience. You will be able to become a registered nutritionist within three to five years after graduating, if you undertake some continued professional development.

Key areas of study

At least one Science subject i.e. Biology or Chemistry Relevant subjects Food Technology, Maths, Physics and Physiology, Psychology If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures Some applicants may be required to attend an interview

Careers Registered nutritionists are increasingly employed to promote health and wellbeing and prevent nutrition-related illness in both the public and private sectors. After graduating you may go on to work in the healthcare public sector and in industry including research, education, policy development, and advisory roles, in areas such as product development, food and drink.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/nutrition-ug

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BSc (Hons) Nutrition

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BA (Hons) Social Work

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Key Facts Accreditation Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Location Lansdowne Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (including mandatory placements) UCAS code L500 Entry requirements Tariff points – 300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – minimum of 31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Health & Social Care, Psychology, Sociology If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (with minimum 6.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures Interview

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BA (Hons) Social Work Our course combines academic study with professional social work practice. This integrated approach is fundamental to your development of knowledge, understanding and capability to practice social work. Successfully graduating from this course will make you eligible to apply for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practice as a registered social worker. The course will introduce you to a broad range of issues surrounding social welfare, social exclusion and discrimination, law and social policy, models of intervention, working with children, young people and adults, and mental health and substance abuse. The course focuses on evidence-based practice with an academic team that is research-active in a range of areas such as child protection, kinship care, learning in higher education, gender relations, culture and beliefs.

Placement experience You will undertake practice placements during your three years with us, where you will develop skills to help you learn to work sensitively and effectively within the current legal framework, and understand, evaluate and apply social work research to your practice at a national and international level. You will undertake practice learning in a wide range of practice settings with a variety of service user groups.

Firm academic and practice base Everybody is unique and, therefore, so is every social worker. Your uniqueness will be developed throughout the course and we will help you to explore the philosophy of social work so that you can develop your own personal style of practice, informed by professional values. You will also acquire a rigorous academic and practice base, which will enable you to develop your studies further at post-qualifying level.

Careers Our graduates are successful in entering all areas of social work. With your professional social work qualification from the HCPC, you will have clear evidence of your academic training and practical experience; both of which are highly valued by potential employers and, perhaps most importantly, reassure those you help and support of your abilities to make a real, positive difference to their lives.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/social-work

BA (Hons) Sociology & Social Policy Are you interested in what’s going on in the world? Do you want to understand why people act in the ways they do; why some governments support people through welfare, while others oppress, imprison or exclude certain groups? Do you seek knowledge about the ways in which we live and why we believe in the things that we do? If so, this course is for you! What really makes this course stand out is the opportunity to develop specialist understanding of what influences the organisation of society. We look at how and why societies work in the way that they do: sociology is the study of society and its institutions, such as the ‘family’, the ‘media’, the ‘education’ system, and of social processes like ‘socialisation’ or ‘deviance’. Social policy is the study of how to improve the wellbeing of citizens and meet their needs through those social institutions and through welfare, for example, exploring how we can improve our education or health systems. This degree will give you a solid grounding in the social sciences, an area that is recognised as being of great importance to the modern world in terms of global citizenship, so international and global perspectives are a major focus throughout the degree. Throughout years two and three of the course, you have the opportunity to choose from a range of innovative and exciting option units alongside core units. There are also opportunities to do some optional work-based learning that will enable you to get relevant experience and insight in an area that might be relevant to your future career choice. We help our students to develop ‘employability’ skills, developing their research skills, critical thinking and communication skills (all proven to be desirable graduate attributes to potential employers) which are built into the course from day one.

Key Facts Location Lansdowne Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code L3L4 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – minimum of 30 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects All subjects considered except General Studies If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures Some applicants may be required to attend an interview

Careers Our graduates will find a wide range of career paths available. You’ll be perfectly suited to pursuing a career in social services, education, criminal justice, community work, government, civil service, charities and the voluntary sector. Other sociology graduates have moved into sectors such as journalism, publishing, museums, marketing and market research. The broad range of skills that you will acquire on this degree will make you an attractive candidate in all these sectors and more. This degree also provides an ideal stepping stone onto postgraduate studies in both the social sciences, and in professional courses, such as our MA in Social Work.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sociology

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BA (Hons) Sociology & Anthropology

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Key Facts Location Lansdowne Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code LL36 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – minimum of 30 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects All subjects considered except General Studies If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures Some applicants may be required to attend an interview

BA (Hons) Sociology & Anthropology This new and exciting course combines the disciplines of sociology and anthropology, in order to explore a wide range of human experiences in their social and cultural contexts. Your studies will give you a greater understanding of key social, cultural and political issues in the present day, such as social inequalities within and between different societies, cultural differences, globalisation and economic crises. You will analyse the nature of society, social organisation and historical change. In particular, the course offers a broad understanding of contemporary issues such as the impact of globalisation on different parts of the world, migration and the changing nature of the welfare state. It also seeks to combine this understanding of the present day with analysis of the past. We will explore how societies in recent and more distant history were organised, what legacies they left to the present, and some of the social and biological aspects of human development over time.

Broad knowledge This course will provide you with broad knowledge and help you develop your open-mindedness and curiosity about the world around you – qualities that are attractive to a wide variety of employers. In undertaking this course you will develop valuable skills, which will enhance your employment prospects, such as the ability to think independently, to find information, extract what is important from it and turn it into an argument, alongside important communication and presentation skills.

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“The help and support I have received from my lecturers during my final year has gone above and beyond. Applying for postgraduate degrees was made easy as the lecturers really know you at BU. My references were always personal and expressed my academic achievements over the last three years to their full potential.”

Careers Studying this degree will open up many career options, including those in youth, social and community work, civil service, advocacy and human rights work, or employment in the health services, education, charitable organisations, international development and business.

Tasmin Murray, BA (Hons) Sociology & Social Policy student www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sa

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“Politics & Media is a heady combination, taking in economics, philosophy, cultural studies, political marketing and campaigning, comparative politics, and political journalism. The combination of academic teaching excellence, politics and media research, resources, and the many opportunities for practical application makes for a powerful learning environment.”

Alison Smith, BA (Hons) Politics & Media student

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Humanities Course listing The understanding of history, English and politics underpins the delivery of many of our professionally focused courses. Our Humanities courses provide you with the opportunity to study History, English and Politics & Media within the vibrant setting of The Media School. Your learning will be informed not just by academic scholars with a deep understanding of the subjects, but by current practitioners in media, adding an extra dimension to the courses. You will see first-hand how these subjects shape the world around us every day, and the impact that news reporting and commentary can have on perception and perceived truths. You’ll also benefit from state-of-the-art learning facilities, guest lectures from some of the biggest names in the media industry and an inclusive learning environment where staff and students work together to increase their understanding.

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Our law courses offer a year’s work placement in a legal or business environment, which enables you to gain valuable experience in the workplace, giving you a real advantage when it comes to starting your career. You can even choose to carry out your third year placement overseas, further strengthening your ability to adapt to differing cultural backgrounds, values, attitudes and corporate working styles. You will also gain greater independence and confidence, all geared towards enhancing your employability. What’s more, your placement year could also count towards the time you spend as a trainee solicitor.

Reasons to choose us:

Our law courses are Qualifying Law Degrees so you’ll graduate not just with a degree, but with a professional accreditation from the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Joint Academic Stage Board

Our 40-week placement year gives the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, at home or abroad, and our placement firms come back to us every year for one or more placement students

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We offer different pathways that enable you to choose your programme of study as the course progresses

You’ll benefit from friendly support by personal tutors and a Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) scheme where second year students are available to support and mentor you.

All students have access to dedicated law libraries, extensive online legal research facilities and qualified law librarians

To find out more about each of the following courses, please visit the webpage at the bottom of the course page. Alternatively, you can contact us.

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Key Facts Accreditation Where applicable, courses are accredited by Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA); Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT); Joint Academic Stage Board (JASB) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery All courses: 4 years full-time including a 40-week work placement (placement optional for overseas students) except Law & Taxation: 3 years full-time (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code M100 Entry requirements Tariff points – 320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – minimum of 32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects All subjects considered International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

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Courses in Law Our law courses are Qualifying Law Degrees and also give you the option to specialise in a specific area of law, such as business, entertainment or taxation, each of which can lead to challenging and exciting career opportunities. Law is a very popular choice – according to the Law Society Annual Statistical Report 2012, 4,869 trainee solicitors commenced their training contracts in 2011/12 and as at 31 July 2012, there were 165,971 solicitors on the Roll, an increase of 4% on the year before. In such a crowded marketplace, it is vital to stand out from the crowd - and we have designed our law degrees to help you do precisely that. Each course includes a compulsory placement year (excluding Law & Taxation), with the opportunity to undertake this overseas and this combination of a legal qualification with work experience will set you apart from graduates from other universities. We place a heavy emphasis on understanding rather than just learning the law, and you are encouraged to investigate areas which interest you, culminating in an individual final year dissertation. The typical timetabled contact time is nine hours and all lecturers are approachable and friendly, offering surgeries and consultation time, often on a drop-in basis.

Flexibility We know that deciding which aspect of law to specialise in can be difficult, so we have designed our degrees to give you the flexibility to choose your pathway at the end of your first year. As all the courses have been planned with the active assistance of the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Bar Standards Board and members of the legal profession, whichever pathway you choose, it will represent the academic stage of legal training.

LLB (Hons) Law Law graduates are much in demand, not only from law firms but other diverse organisations where legal knowledge is useful. Our goal is for you to achieve your full potential by providing an intellectually-rich environment with the opportunity to gain transferable legal skills and valuable work experience. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/llb-law

LLB (Hons) Business Law This course recognises that every aspect of business can have legal implications and that employers look for skills such as commercial awareness, initiative, and communication. This course will give you the key legal skills demanded by businesses. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/business-law

LLB (Hons) Entertainment Law Today, complex legal provisions cover the fast-paced media industry and intellectual property rights are highly prized strategic assets. As such, successful companies increasingly demand graduates with niche expertise, knowledge and skills in the fields of intellectual property and media regulation. This course will help you become exactly that. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/entertainment-law

LLB (Hons) Law & Taxation Tax is delivered as a branch of the law with the emphasis on legal principles, as well as from a critical viewpoint on matters of tax policy and practice. Graduates are entitled to sit the final exams of the Chartered Institute of Taxation without first qualifying as tax technicians. This accreditation is unique and indicative of the courses’ high regard by the tax profession. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/law-taxation

LLB (Hons) Law with Economics The combination of law and economics will give you a competitive advantage and flexibility in the job market as you will have a range of knowledge and skills to pursue a career not only in law but also in other areas of business. What’s more, advanced mathematical skills are not required and you will benefit from the Department of Law’s extensive experience in legal skills training. This course is currently going through our development process. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/law-economics

Facilities The Business School’s Department of Law was established over 20 years ago and has an active, thriving community of staff and students. All students have access to dedicated law libraries, extensive online legal research facilities and a qualified law librarian. Lectures take place in a modern learning environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

Careers The combination of legal and commercial training gained on our LLB (Hons) courses will give you a wide choice of career opportunities such as legal secretary, domestic abuse advocate, paralegal, and trainee legal executive. Our law degrees are recognised by both branches of the legal profession in England and Wales. Six months after graduation, 97% of our students are in work/ study - most training to become a solicitor or barrister. After completing a law degree, you may also be interested in our popular Legal Practice Course – your route to becoming a solicitor.

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“What I learned at Bournemouth University has meant I’ve appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live, the BBC news channel and frequently on BBC local radio and regional TV.”

Steve Cross, Managing Director, Sprechen Ltd

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Media & Communications Course listing We are recognised as the leader in the fields of media, journalism and communication. Our reputation for producing top-quality graduates in these fields is outstanding, with students securing roles in companies such as ITV, BMW, Mini, Time Out, BBC, Sky, Guardian, Pixar and Google.

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Our staff have unrivalled industry experience so have an excellent network of contacts and strong industry links within high profile media organisations. In addition, highly acclaimed industry figures from around the world visit The Media School to give guest lectures and share their experiences with our students. Many of our courses also offer the opportunity to showcase your work and network with potential employers in an end of year degree show.

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We encourage collaboration between media, journalism and communication students to broaden your experience and aid understanding of how the subjects interact in the real world. For example all our media and communications students broadcast live coverage of the US Election using our state-of-the-art facilities. Wherever your ambitions lie, a media, journalism or communication degree will give you an invaluable edge in gaining the knowledge and skills you need to find employment. Combined with the experience you will pick up from the work placement our courses offer, we will stand you in good stead for your future.

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BA (Hons) Film Production & Cinematography 124 BA (Hons) Media Production

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BA (Hons) Photography

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BA (Hons) Radio

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BA (Hons) Scriptwriting for Film & Television

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We are home to Britain’s only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice (www.cemp.ac.uk) We have an outstanding reputation within the industry and long standing relationships with many leading Public relations and Advertising agencies. Our journalism course is the only course in the country to be accredited by the three main industry bodies: BJTC, NCTJ and PTC We were one of the first universities in the country to have a HD TV studio for our students to access, fully fitted by Sony Our Television Production and Scriptwriting for Film and Television degrees are Creative Skillset accredited Our teaching benefits from the involvement of academic staff in world-class research.

To find out more about each of the following courses, please visit the webpage at the bottom of the course page. Alternatively, you can contact us.

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The Centre for Excellence in Media Practice (CEMP)

BA (Hons) Television Production

Key Facts Accreditation

The Media School at Bournemouth University has been designated as the only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice by the Higher Education Funding Council for England. The award of £4m over five years recognises the School’s commitment to innovation and excellence in learning and teaching.

This well-established and popular degree combines a hands-on professional approach with academic critical and theoretical study of the media industry. It will give you the opportunity to learn from experienced industry practitioners, outstanding guest lecturers and eminent media academics.

The Centre for Excellence will continue to develop and embed innovative ways of studying media practice. It will work with a range of industry and education partners to create different ways of accessing Higher Education, to transform student learning experiences and to produce graduates who will shape the future of the creative industries.

You will have access to broadcast-quality equipment, including a three-camera HD studio, Sony EX3 and the latest Panasonic cameras, as well as SQN Sound Mixers. You’ll do your editing in Final Cut Pro or AVID suites, using the same software as current industry professionals. As part of your course, you’ll contribute work to our very own TV station, BUStation as well as spending time on a work placement, picking up invaluable experience and making important contacts.

So what does this mean for you? 1. You will be studying at the only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice in the UK 2. Your learning will be supported by a range of innovative teaching materials, such as our Peer Assisted Learning Scheme 3. You will study in a purpose-built Media School with cutting-edge resources, including a 60seat cinema 4. You will come into contact with a range of industry professionals and academics in the areas of media and communication 5. You will benefit from the latest thinking and research into the teaching of your specialist subject area.

Collaborative working The Media School is the largest centre of professional Higher Education for the film and media industries in the UK. The Television Production course runs in parallel with our Digital Media Design, Scriptwriting for Film & Television and Radio degrees, enabling you to engage with the rapidly changing face of today’s digital television industry. You’ll be encouraged to collaborate with fellow students both as part of your course and outside of your studies.

The course focuses on the role of the producer/director, which is central to the business of making TV programmes. Our aim is to equip you with all the production, editorial and technical skills you will need to do this multi-faceted job in today’s television industry and will therefore also offer a thoroughly good grounding for any of the other roles in television production, such as camera work, sound, editing or production management.

Key areas of study Weymouth House, Talbot Campus

Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with a 4-week work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code W621 Entry requirements Tariff points – 300-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 31-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Art, English Language, History, Media, Photography, Psychology International Foundation Certificate

World of opportunity

Sony HDTV Studio, Talbot Campus

Creative Skillset

Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures Interview

Careers When you graduate and emerge into the world of work, our reputation will precede you. BU students and alumni have won many industry awards, including the prestigious BAFTAs. Alumni hold varied and senior positions within television, including Commissioning Editor at Channel 4, directors on Dr. Who, Eastenders and Hollyoaks and GMTV, director, producers for This Morning, The Saturday Show and Top Gear, and Head of Technical Development for the BBC. Sony HDTV Studio, Talbot Campus

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Key Facts Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with a 4-week work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code PH10 Entry requirements Tariff points – 300-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 31-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Art & Design, Communication Studies, Computing, English Language, Media Studies, Psychology, Photography, Sociology, International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

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BA (Hons) Media Production This exciting course aims to produce graduates who are the storytellers, content providers, and media producers of the future – creative, motivated, multi-skilled, reflective practitioners. This skills-based course is designed to develop your professional practice and understanding of digital film production, web development, audio and radio production, as well as experimenting and developing new models for media harnessing the power of emerging platforms. A key feature of this course is that every student studies this broad spectrum of media practice before deciding to specialise in their chosen field in their final year. Every student individually authors their own final graduate project. The core teaching team offers substantial professional experience, and regular course talks and project briefs with industry practitioners guarantee the course reflects the current trends and interests in the industry, offering a course which is highly academic and thoroughly professional. This is encapsulated in our term ‘the reflective practitioner’, which is the philosophy behind our approach.

Collaborative opportunities

BA (Hons) Radio

Key Facts Location

This course has been developed in partnership with our radio industry advisors to make sure that what you learn is relevant to industry. You will study the history and investigative nature of radio in line with the exciting changes in radio broadcast. This course acknowledges the global nature of the radio industry and the reach of internet radio.

Talbot Campus

You’ll be working with superb facilities, including a new digital radio studio which has been purpose-built to professional standards. You’ll have the opportunity to produce both music and speech-based programmes, and the course will enable you to consider radio skills in the context of both traditional and multiplatform environments informed by a balance of theoretical and practical seminars, guests speakers and project work. You’ll also be able to collaborate with other students in The Media School to manage and produce radio output.

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Investigate your interests The aim is to help you to enter a range of career options within the radio industry, equipping you with the variety of skills needed in the radio industry today. You will be supported by the variety and range of units and assessments across your degree and be encouraged to investigate your interests and specialisms in the medium.

The course is part of The Media School’s portfolio which is designed to create a collaborative environment, reflecting professional practice, and enabling you to work alongside students in other areas. The School has received high marks for its teaching quality from government inspectors, and has been designated by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) as the UK’s only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice. You’ll have 24/7 access to high-quality production facilities including HD and 3D filming equipment, computer labs and radio studios.

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Careers

You will benefit from a short placement or an optional year-long placement. This will take place after your second year, and gives you the chance to see how what you are studying can be applied to the world of work, and can also help you to develop contacts and provides networking opportunities that might come in useful when it comes to finding full-time employment at the end of your studies.

Key areas of study

Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with a 4-week work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code Entry requirements Tariff points – 280-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 30-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Communication Studies, English Language, English Literature, Media If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures

The course provides an ideal route into working in this competitive industry. You’ll be able to explore employment in areas such as radio production in speech and music genres, programme development, online broadcast and podcast production, presentation, marketing and regulation.

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Alternatively, you might want to continue your learning by enrolling on our Master’s degree in Radio Production, delivered by leading industry experts and practitioners and supported by specialist academic support from The Media School.

Careers Once you have successfully completed this course, you will be joining an extensive, successful alumni community and will be well placed to find work in the fluid, ever-changing world of media production. This could encompass working in radio, television and/or interactive media industries.

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Key Facts Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with a 4-week work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code P392 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 30-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Art & Design, Communication Studies, Computing, English Language, Maths, Media Studies, Music, Photography, Psychology, Sociology International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

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BA (Hons) Digital Media Design In an era where people are turning to personalised streamed media to suit their active lifestyles, industry is calling out for graduates who can lead the field by predicting and exploiting the changing way we interact with the media. If you are flexible, creative and forward thinking and would enjoy the challenge of rapidly expanding interactive and digital environments, then this is the course for you. Our highly successful course, which has been leading the way for 15 years, will give you a solid grasp of the principles, design and contexts of digital media design, be it for the web, mobile devices, games or public installation. You will work individually and in teams, combining sound, video, screen design, writing and animation with interactivity and programming to create diverse media including websites, interfacing with social networks, motion graphics, 2D and 3D online games and mobile applications. You will also be encouraged to innovate and follow emerging trends and formats especially within the final year projects and dissertation.

Employability You won’t just focus on design and programming either – to help you become more employable you’ll be given a wide understanding of the whole process, including the business skills behind it that are so essential in today’s competitive job market. This focus on employability is further enhanced by a four-week work placement and optional 40-week placement.

First-class facilities Our facilities and expert staff will support your critical and creative practice reflecting the latest advancements in digital and interactive media, helping you to create media solutions and projects that people play with and use, rather than sitting back and watching.

Careers Interactive and digital media industries are expanding rapidly and our graduates now have a wide choice of future careers, including positions as interactive media producers, web designers, game designers, user experience designers, motion graphics artists and front-end developers in a range of companies including independent digital media companies and established media organisations.

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BA (Hons) Photography

Key Facts

Delivered at Wiltshire College Salisbury Based on over 50 years’ experience in educating photographers and film makers, this course maintains a tradition of being highly vocational whilst offering a well-considered blend of practical assignments and academic study. It ensures a balance between technical mastery, personal experimentation and creative development, giving you the best possible basis for a successful career. You will work in fully-equipped studios, using large and medium format cameras. You will also have the opportunity to use the latest digital imaging software, alongside more traditional techniques for post-production work, thus increasing the opportunities for creative solutions to contemporary communication challenges. You will undertake a wide range of projects including professionally guided assignments, research into the industry and the production of a professional style portfolio. Assessment is continuous throughout the course, with regular monitoring and review.

National competitions You will also be encouraged to participate in national competitions such as those organised by The Association of Photographers, in which the College has a highly successful record.

Alumni The course is supported by an impressive network of alumni, many of whom have risen to the top of their area of the profession. They frequently assist with professional placement and visit the College as guest speakers.

Accreditation The course is affiliated to the Association of Photography and approved by the Royal Photographic Society as a route to Associateship Location Delivered at Wiltshire College Salisbury Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with a 2-week work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code W640 Entry requirements Tariff points – 320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – minimum of 32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects All subjects considered If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Careers The course has an excellent track record of graduate success within all areas of the industry. This will typically lead to assisting an established photographer, staff photographer within a large organisation, or working as a freelance practitioner. The course also encourages students to look at other, associated career paths such as picture editing, publishing and working with photo libraries and agencies.

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Key Facts Accreditation Approved by the British Institute of Professional Photography Location Delivered at Wiltshire College Salisbury Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with a 4-week work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code PW36 Entry requirements Tariff points – 320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – minimum of 32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects All subjects considered If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Media & Communications

BA (Hons) Film Production & Cinematography

BA (Hons) Scriptwriting for Film & Television

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This course is highly vocational and offers a wellconsidered blend of practical assignments and academic study. You will learn multi-skilling through working on a range of projects that involve you either directing small team productions or taking a variety of leading roles in larger scale films and productions.

This scriptwriting course is highly focused, offering unique training in creating the very foundation of film and television – the scripts themselves. It is designed and taught by professionals from the world of film and television and includes a professional industry placement where you will gain relevant experience at the same time as making invaluable contacts. The course provides a thorough grounding in all aspects of television, film and media: the history, the theoretical underpinning, the current status and the future. You will emerge with the ability to write high-quality TV and film scripts for different genres – shorts, dramas, series, radio drama, online drama and feature film. You will also learn how to pitch your ideas, the importance of visual imagery, how to write for specific audiences and gain a thorough understanding of the industry you are entering.

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You will have the opportunity to produce, direct and edit a range of adverts, promotional and entertainment videos, dramas and documentaries, which are taught in conjunction with industry professionals. You will receive technical and production advice and guidance in all aspects of film production skills.

Excellent facilities You will have access to broadcast digital video cameras, nonlinear edit suites, film cameras including Arriflex and Bolex, Steenbeck film editing tables, a multi-camera broadcast TV studio, radio studio, film dubbing facilities, location lighting, dollies and tracking.

Professional placement and practical experience The focus on this course is very much on combining practical experience with academic theory. Students shoot and edit over 10,000 feet of film, 600GB of digital footage, and spend a minimum of four weeks on professional placement, giving you a valuable insight into the industry and enhancing your employability prospects.

Careers The majority of Wiltshire College Salisbury students have gone on to work in the film or TV industries. Credits during the past few years have included The Bourne Identity, Mamma Mia, Woodlanders, Mrs Brown, Chocolat, James Bond, Event Horizon, BBC & ITN News, 999, Time Watch, London’s Burning, Wildwatch, Ground Force, Ruby Wax, Drop the Dead Donkey, Alan Partridge, Survivor, The Blue Planet, Kumars at 42, Eyes Wide Shut, Band of Brothers, Watchdog, Hotel Babylon, Bad Lads Army, Casualty, Formula One Motor Racing and many more.

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Strong writing voice As a student on this course, you’ll develop a powerful writing voice and the potential to produce scripts that can reach production. Previous graduates have enjoyed considerable success, and have written and produced feature films and broadcast episodes for Doctors, Emmerdale, The Bill, Casualty, Holby City, Hollyoaks and Timmy Time.

Graduate success Graduate Luke Snellin was BAFTA nominated for the short film he wrote and directed in 2009. Graduate Lee Patterson won The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Nicholl Fellowship in 2008. Sophie Petzal won at the BBC Writersroom Competition 2010 and the Peter Ustinov Emmy in 2012.

Key Facts Accreditation Creative Skillset Location Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with a 4-week work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code Entry requirements Tariff points – 280-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 30-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects English Language, Drama or any subject with creative content International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures Script requested

Careers As well as the hugely successful alumni listed above, graduates work in a different capacity with roles as script readers, script editors, agents, production assistants and factual researchers, or in multimedia organisations, computer games companies and writers’ agencies.

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Key Facts Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with a 4-week work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code P900 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 30-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Communication, English Language, English Literature, History, History of Art, Law, Media Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre Studies International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Media & Communications

BA (Hons) Communication & Media This course focuses on the academic study of the media and society, using approaches from the humanities and social science disciplines. You will examine the different ways people communicate including face-toface interaction and everyday language use, and through television, the newspapers, film and popular culture. In the final year there are specialist options in advertising, public relations and journalism. You will also develop practical skills in writing for different media and formats. You will learn the conventions of journalism, including writing for online and digital media. Creative writing includes scripts, short stories, new media narrative and editing and publishing.

Work placement As part of the course, you will undertake a four-week work placement, which enables you to gain invaluable professional experience. Previously, students have worked in radio stations, advertising and public relations agencies, events management, marketing departments, press offices, newspapers and magazines, film studios and Camp America.

BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism This course produces 21st century journalists able to tell stories in the digital age – for TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, and online. As one of our students you’ll be expected to do everything. You’ll generate ideas for news, features, and documentaries – then use your imagination, and practical skills, to tell the world what has happened. It means you’ll study: • TV journalism – including news reading and editing TV packages • Radio – working as a dedicated team producing live broadcasts on breaking news • Magazine and newspaper journalism – conducting interviews and designing your own pages • Online – creating multimedia sites with video, podcasts, pictures and text.

Accreditations It was the first course in the country to be accredited by the three main industry bodies: • The Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC)

Flexibility and transferable skills

• The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)

Because the course covers a number of different disciplines, it encourages flexibility in you – a vital asset in today’s rapidlychanging world. You’ll study some of your course alongside English and Multimedia Journalism students, helping you to gain a different perspective on what you have learned.

• Periodicals Training Council (PTC).

Careers Recent graduates have embarked upon a variety of careers including journalism, advertising, public relations, publishing, management and teaching. Others have gone on to higher level study and research.

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Practical nature The practical nature of this course is one of the things that helps it to stand out from the crowd. You’ll be using the same facilities, software and techniques as the industry, including our High Definition TV studio, and you’ll undertake a minimum of two short work placements as part of your course. Everything you learn is directly related to developing the practical skills that you will need to get your career off to the best possible start.

Careers Our graduates are now in positions such as newsreader at Capital Radio, producer for BBC Sport, correspondent for Sky News, and news editor of Heat magazine. Our students have worked as video journalists on Panorama, as reporters for Sky and as financial journalists for Bloomberg. Students have won numerous awards recently including the New Magazine Concept at the Periodicals Training Council’s Magazine Academy Awards, and the Sports Journalism Award at the National Student Journalism Awards.

Key Facts Accreditation BTC, NCTJ, PTC Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with 2 short work placements (or 4 years with a 40week work placement) UCAS code P500 Entry requirements Tariff points – 300-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 31-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Business Studies, Communication, English Language, English Literature, Law, Media Studies, Psychology, Politics, Sociology International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IETLS (Academic) 7.0 (with minimum 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in the other 3 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31) Selection measures Activity day

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Key Facts Accreditation Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time (including a 40week work placement) UCAS code P210 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 30-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Business Studies, Communication, English Language, English Literature, Law, Media Studies, Politics, Psychology, Sociology International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Media & Communications

BA (Hons) Public Relations

BA (Hons) Advertising

Key Facts Accreditation

Public relations (PR) is a diverse and exciting industry that continues to grow and offer excellent career prospects. Every organisation needs to communicate, so whether your passion is sport, politics, fashion or music there is demand for PR practitioners in these spheres. This degree gives you the perfect platform to be a leader and innovator in the field of PR.

This degree focuses on the management, planning and development of advertising with marketing, promotion, sales, direct media and digital media. It will enable you to develop strategic responses to advertising and marketing communications problems, based upon a clear understanding of the communications environment, organisations and consumers.

Outstanding industry reputation

The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the marketing industry professional body, and graduating from this course means you can enter the CIM’s qualification system at professional postgraduate level.

With over 25 years as a pioneer in PR education, our degree enjoys excellent links with industry. This course is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Chartered Institute of PR (CIPR), meaning graduates from our degree will be entitled to Associate Membership of these key industry bodies. Our PR degree is one of only 11 ‘elite’ PR courses recognised by the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA). Our close links with the profession mean regular visits from industry practitioners and the opportunity for you to work on ‘real-life’ projects.

Work placement A key part of the course is the mandatory year-long placement that you will undertake in your third year. Recent placement companies include BMW, Apple, the BBC, The Football Foundation, Warner Bros., GlaxoSmithKline, Weber Shandwick and Sainsbury’s. The placement gives you the chance to put the strong foundations you’ll have learned in your first two years into practice. Your time in industry also gives you a superb networking opportunity that will stand you in good stead when it comes to making your way in the world after graduating.

Challenging course As one of the country’s best PR courses, we’re looking for students with ambition, academic ability and an active interest in communications. It is a demanding course that will test students’ creativity – but the reward is a great start to your career as a public relations professional.

Careers Our employability record is outstanding and every year over 90% of our graduates find work in PR within six months of completing their studies. Our graduates are working in the top PR consultancies such as Hill & Knowlton, Weber Shandwick, Freud, Ketchum and Grayling; as well as in other major organisations such as the Department of Health, Coca-Cola and Manchester United. Many others have set up their own PR consultancies.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pr

Guest lectures and industry placements

Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with a 6-week work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code N590 Entry requirements

We’ve built the course in close consultation with the industry, and our academic team enjoys links with some of the most prominent organisations in advertising. As part of the course, you’ll be able to attend guest lectures delivered by wellknown external speakers, and you’ll also be able to undertake an optional year-long placement in year three. Placements are available in a wide variety of different settings, including advertising agencies, research companies, the media, and marketing departments in a wide range of different industries.

Tariff points – 300-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details

Highly motivated

Business Studies, Communication Studies, Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Literature, History, Media Studies, Psychology, Sociology

You’ll be a creatively minded candidate with strong communication and presentation skills who is keen to learn about the management of advertising – this is not a creative/design/ graphics course but instead concentrates on the management process behind advertising. You’ll be highly motivated and determined to succeed, and in return for giving your all to your studies, you’ll be rewarded with the chance to learn from our wellrespected and connected academic team of experts.

IB Diploma – 31-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects

International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Careers Graduates from this course can be found working in market research, public relations, direct marketing, sponsorship, sales promotion, media agencies and in marketing departments in all manner of industries such as: Media Planning Group, Saatchi & Saatchi, Fallon, United Advertising, Media.Com, Granada TV, Carat, Sony Music, Tequila, Naked Communications, Ogilvy Mather and CHI.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/advertising

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BA (Hons) Marketing Communications

Marketing communications is central to any organisation’s business strategy and is the interface between the business and its brands, customers, consumers and the public. Our course is designed to address all of these elements, enabling you to fully understand the role and practice of marketing communications in both a business and social context.

Put learning into action You will understand the impact of the media and broader contemporary communication issues, developing the skills and personal capabilities to put that learning into action.

Or equivalent overseas qualification

Year-long placement

Business Studies, Communication, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Geography, History, Media Studies, a Modern Language, Psychology, Sociology International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

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This course has been designed to give you a broad base of knowledge and a critical understanding of marketing communications, consumer behaviour, branding, customer relationships and digital communication. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) who are the leading international body for marketing and business development.

IB Diploma – 30-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects)

Relevant subjects

Connecting you to your future

We recognise that academic study is only a part of preparing you for a successful career, so you get hands-on experience during your year-long work placement too. Our strong industry links mean that we work with some of the biggest names in the business, and we can help to pass their experience onto you – both in terms of the placements we are able to offer, and the way in which the course is designed.

“The placement year was an invaluable experience, and meant I finished the course with a job to go to – two levels higher than the graduate position.”

Careers By providing a strong combination of commercial marketing communications experience and a sound grasp of theory, this course prepares you for a wide choice of career opportunities in this exciting and challenging field. With suitable work experience, as a graduate of the BA (Hons) Marketing Communications degree you may enter the CIM qualification programme at Professional Postgraduate Diploma level, bypassing your peers who didn’t study an Honours degree accredited by the CIM.

Felicity Pentland, Senior Account Executive, Fever PR www.bournemouth.ac.uk/marcomm

Connecting you to your future

“The course itself was very practical and was fully supported by the fantastic resources the department boasts. The field projects helped me to develop the skills and understandings needed to develop my career.”

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Sciences Course listing We offer a wide variety of science courses supported by newly refurbished laboratories, featuring a comprehensive range of analytical, technical and experimental facilities. Student-focused and interdisciplinary in nature, we provide challenging and rewarding educational opportunities that lead to a range of science-based careers. Our courses in archaeology, anthropology, biological and environmental sciences, forensic science and geography, blend academic and professional practice to ensure you gain valuable laboratory and fieldwork experience, as well as developing an understanding of key theoretical concepts. Forensic students have access to our newly refurbished laboratory facilities, a new Crime Scene Training Centre and an amazing outdoor crime scene venue. Geography and environmental science students can look forward to experiencing fieldwork in a fantastic variety of local habitats whilst archaeology students will benefit from the unique local archaeological environment and have the opportunity to participate in a 25-day training excavation (The Big Dig). Our Psychology course covers the core issues of the British Psychology Society syllabus and is focused on applying psychology to a working environment. Our course will give you the grounding you need and skills you can use in many different careers.

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Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

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Forensic Science BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation

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BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

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Geography & Environmental Science BSc (Hons) Applied Geography

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BSc (Hons) Ecology & Wildlife Conservation

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Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology

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Whatever discipline you are interested in, studying sciences at BU will see you working with, and learning from, outstanding academics involved in internationally recognised research, giving you the edge in employability.

Reasons to choose us:

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Courses that are internationally recognised with policy-relevant research regularly featured in the media and scientific journals

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State-of-the-art teaching and research facilities including newly refurbished science laboratories, the Crime Scene Training Centre, eye trackers, and EEG equipment

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Excellent location for fieldwork, situated on the edge of the Jurassic Coast within easy reach of the New Forest and the historic landscapes of Wessex

Opportunity to work with BU archaeologists who developed Google Under-theEarth: Seeing Beneath Stonehenge – which transports users around a virtual prehistoric landscape

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society. To find out more about each of the following courses, please visit the webpage at the bottom of the course page. Alternatively, you can contact us.

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Key Facts Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with a 5-week work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code F400 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Civilisations, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, History, Sociology. All other subjects considered If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

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BSc (Hons) Archaeology This degree is ideal for those who are excited by the past, and who enjoy studying how the world has developed over millions of years. You’ll learn about past societies, but you’ll also master the techniques we use to find out more about them, using a mix of skills from biological, physical and earth sciences within a strong thematic framework. Our archaeology department is home to one of the best-equipped field schools in the UK, and we are internationally renowned for the quality of the research we undertake and the graduates we produce.

High-quality practical experience You will have the opportunity to gain high-quality work experience with placements on archaeological excavations in the UK and abroad. Recent overseas placements have included excavation in the USA, Cyprus, Finland and throughout Europe. Bournemouth is ideally situated with some of Britain’s most iconic archaeological and historic sites, such as Avebury, Stonehenge, Maiden Castle, Corfe Castle, Poole Harbour and Fishbourne Roman Palace, all within easy travelling distance.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/bsc-archaeology

BA (Hons) Prehistoric & Roman Archaeology

Key Facts Location Talbot Campus

This unique course gives you the opportunity to combine practical field skills and professional training with your love of history. You will focus on the recovery and understanding of archaeological remains and material culture of western Europe from the neolithic era through to the collapse of the Roman Empire in the 5th century AD. Our aim is to build on your existing interest in the past, and the course has been designed to develop your learning from A-levels in subjects such as Archaeology, Art History, Classical Civilisation and Ancient History. Key components of the course cover artefact analysis, the study of human and animal remains, religious and ritual practice, military studies, urban development, trade and exchange, industrial processes, cultural change and globalisation.

Great location You will learn through a combination of taught lectures and seminars plus fieldwork on a series of newly discovered archaeological sites. We are in a great location close to some of Britain’s most iconic prehistoric and Roman sites including Stonehenge, Avebury, Dorchester and Maiden Castle. The training excavation at the end of the first year is a 25-day field school. You will develop a wide range of field archaeological skills including excavation techniques, survey, recording, soil description and interpretation, site safety and management, sampling, and the interpretation of the excavated evidence.

Work experience You will have the chance to gain high-quality work experience with placements on excavations throughout the UK and abroad. Recent students have participated in projects as far afield as the USA, Greece, Sicily and Russia.

Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with a 5-week work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code V401 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Anthropology, Archaeology, Classical Civilisations, Geography, History, Psychology, Science. All other subjects considered If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Careers We have an excellent reputation for producing high-quality graduates, and our academic team is extremely well-respected throughout the world. The networking opportunities that are available throughout the course can give you a valuable head start when it comes to finding work. Many graduates have gone on to further study at postgraduate level while others are working for national bodies, museums and leading commercial units and consultancies.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/roman

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Key Facts Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with an optional short work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code VL46 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Classical Civilisations, Geography, History, Sociology. All other subjects considered If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

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BA (Hons) Archaeology & Anthropology At BU, we’ve established a great reputation for the quality of our archaeological, anthropological and sociological courses. This degree draws on our skills from all these areas to deliver a thorough grounding in the study of human societies past and present. It will give you a broad-based education and an understanding of cultural richness and human diversity, as well as the strong analytical and communication skills that employers require. This programme allows you to tailor your learning to suit your specific needs. After the first year, you’ll be able to specialise in social or biological anthropology or archaeology, or – unlike most other archaeology and anthropology courses available in the UK – you can continue to study elements of all three disciplines. Working across the different disciplines this programme delivers an exciting and appealing combination of science and humanities teaching alongside practical hands-on training in the field and laboratory.

Unique combination The combination of archaeology and both social and biological anthropology tackles some of the big questions about human nature, culture and society. Areas of study range from human relations and social organisation to historical and evolutionary biological, social and cultural change, as well as ways of making a living, technology and material culture. This unique combination of humanities and science subjects will not only give you a rich understanding of the social, cultural and biological diversity of human groups past and present, but it will also equip you with a range of transferable skills to assist in your future career.

Key areas of study

BSc (Hons) Key Facts Archaeological, Location Talbot Campus Anthropological & Forensic Duration and delivery Sciences 3 years full-time with a 5-week This course involves the application of science in archaeological and forensic contexts. It will provide you with a distinctive blend of laboratory and field science within an academic framework that bridges the sciences and humanities. This degree builds on our well-established reputation for archaeology and anthropology, and benefits from a strong focus on laboratory and field science. The course is delivered by an outstanding team of world-leading academics whose work and research has impact all over the globe.

Great facilities You will have access to a world-class range of field and laboratory equipment for archaeological, anthropological and forensic science work.

Practical experience This course offers substantial archaeological fieldwork opportunities including one-day visits to sites of significant archaeological interest such as Stonehenge, Avebury, and the Roman villas of Hampshire and Sussex. The training excavation at the end of the first year is a 25-day field school. You’ll develop a wide range of field archaeological skills including excavation techniques, survey, recording, soil description and interpretation. During your second year you will learn to identify and analyse human skeletal remains in our dedicated anthropology lab. You will also be able to gain archaeological or laboratory experience through placements in the UK and abroad.

Key areas of study

Careers

Graduating from this course will prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities in archaeology, biological anthropology, forensics and other applied sciences. Graduates have gone on to work for organisations such as English Heritage, Wessex Archaeology and various pharmaceutical companies, as well as working in forensic science laboratories.

Graduating from this course will allow you to consider a broad range of career opportunities. The unique blend of humanities and social and physical science will provide you with a broad range of highly transferable skills from research, writing and presentation, to practical and analytical skills. This balanced mix of skills is attractive to a wide variety of employers in archaeology and anthropology but also more broadly, especially charities, NGOs and humanitarian organisations, international development and business, the legal and teaching professions, publishing and journalism and data/information management and research.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/aa

work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code VF44 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Required subjects At least one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Maths, Physics If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Careers

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Key Facts Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with an optional short work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code F413 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Required subjects At least one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Maths. If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

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BSc (Hons) Forensic Science This course has been designed to be one of the most relevant and modern forensic science degrees available. You’ll work with our staff on current forensic research projects, and graduate with a broad set of laboratory and deductive skills that will leave you well-positioned to take advantage of the opportunities within this challenging and exciting sector. The course will introduce you to a wide range of scientific disciplines that are involved in the detection of criminal activity, and you’ll receive theoretical and practical training covering crime scene science, toxicology, chemistry and molecular biology. This draws on our international reputation for analytical sciences, anthropology, genocide investigation and toxicology.

Valuable experience While studying with us, you’ll gain valuable laboratory and fieldwork experience. This includes mock crime scenes, utilising our field station and LV=Streetwise facilities, where you will carry out large-scale crime scene investigations. You will participate in practical exercises in our specially built crime facility, which includes CCTV monitoring. You will also use our analytical chemistry, biomolecule and anthropology laboratories for DNA analysis and profiling, analysis of drugs and poisons in human tissues and skeletal examination.

International reputation BU has an international reputation for forensic studies. The forensic team are both research active and regularly engage in forensic fieldwork. The course is also complemented by visits from a range of practicing senior forensic investigators. This means your learning benefits not only from our superb research, but also from a solid understanding of current best practice in industry.

BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation This course comprises wide-ranging subject areas, drawing from scientific methods and practical training within criminal and incident investigation whilst offering valuable transferable skills. It has been specifically designed to meet the needs of those looking to pursue a career with an investigative emphasis. The course will introduce you to the theoretical and practical knowledge underlying the forensic investigation of typical crime scenes. The course also recognises that the investigation of disasters is increasingly apparent in forensic practice and consequently encompasses essential aspects of other forensic work needed to investigate disasters such as tsunami, earthquake and genocide. This course will provide you with the opportunity to take part in invaluable laboratory and fieldwork, including simulated crime scenes and disasters.

Practical skills As practical experience is so essential to any future career success, you will have the chance to participate in practical exercises in purpose-designed facilities such as our Forensic Crime Scene Training Centre. We have a field station locally where we are able to simulate mass graves, conduct field trials on the decomposition of animals and simulate outdoor crime scenes. We also make use of the LV=Streetwise facility owned by Dorset County Council, a large warehouse with street, beach and domestic scenes where you’ll be able to carry out larger scale crime scene investigations. We also have extensive facilities for laboratory based investigation, including crime scene, DNA, and analytical laboratories.

Expanded opportunities

Government policy is encouraging a wide number of service providers to deliver forensic services, which means there will be an increasing amount of forensic investigations to be undertaken by a range of commercial organisations, as well as by officers from national agencies and local authorities, and the police force. This course will leave you well-placed to make the most of such opportunities.

Careers

Key areas of study

We have an international reputation for producing highly skilled practitioners, so career prospects for our graduates are excellent. Graduates have gone on to work in all parts of the discipline, including forensic science labs, hospital laboratories, crime scene investigation and local authority enforcement agencies. Others have gone on to specialise further in their chosen field, many by studying a Master’s degree at BU.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/forensic-sci

Key Facts Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with an optional short work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code F401 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Required subjects At least one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Maths, Physics If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Careers You will graduate with a wide range of forensic skills and possible career opportunities include Scenes of Crime Officer, Trading Standards, HM Customs and Excise, the Environment Agency, forensic laboratories, or private consultancies specialising in work such as fraud investigation (typically based in banks and insurance companies).

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/forensic-investigation

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Key Facts Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with two 5-week work placements (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code F800 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Required subjects At least one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, History, Information Technology, Maths, Physics If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

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BSc (Hons) Applied Geography This degree explores our rapidly changing environment and the way in which natural, social, economic and political factors determine the geography of the physical, urban, economic and cultural environments in which we live. Fieldwork and practical experiences form an essential part of this course and we make extensive use of our unrivalled local environment, which includes the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Purbeck, the Isle of Wight, the New Forest and Hengistbury Head. We also place a strong emphasis on two skills which are in high demand from employers. The first, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), is software for capturing, analysing and presenting geographical data. The second, remote sensing, uses airborne and satellite imagery for quantifying phenomenon on the Earth’s surface.

Solving real world issues Our degree is one of the few applied geography courses in the country and is designed to help you develop and apply your geographical skills to real-world problems, strengthening your employability. The course will also give you an understanding of the principles underpinning GIS, enabling you to interrogate a variety of spatial information. Your learning is supported by academic staff with extensive experience, research interests and knowledge in this area.

Knowledge, tools and skills Graduates from this course will have the knowledge, tools and skills to help resolve the environmental and social conflicts that prevent us from managing our environment effectively. You will be ready to play an essential role in important social and economic areas such as town and country planning, emergency planning, defence, emergency services, retail location analyses, marketing, health services and criminology, to name a few. All of these are concerned with analysing spatial and temporal data.

Careers You will be able to work in fields such as resource management, planning, countryside management, remote sensing, GIS or environmental conservation. Potential employers include government agencies, local authorities, environmental and landscape consultancies, multi-national companies and the voluntary sector. Alternatively, you would be well-placed to continue your learning to Master’s level and beyond.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/applied-geography

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science This course will help you to understand the functioning of the natural environment and how humans shape the world around us on both a local and a global scale. As well as studying the science behind human-environment interactions, you will also develop a practical knowledge of the legislative and regulatory frameworks for environmental protection. This degree will give you a substantial set of transferable skills in laboratory and field research, computing, data analysis, report writing and project management. You’ll also acquire a strong foundation in the natural sciences and geography. The academic staff delivering this course have expertise in ecology, habitat management, remote sensing, applied geography, aquatic biology and ecological modelling.

Research activities One of the highlights of this course is the opportunity for you to contribute to cutting-edge environmental science research by getting involved in staff research activities – putting theory into practice.

Practical experience Practical experience through fieldwork, laboratory work and placements form a major part of this degree. We make extensive use of our unrivalled local environment, which includes the UNESCO Dorset and East Devon World Heritage Coast, the Isle of Wight and the New Forest. We offer an excellent work placement scheme that provides you with vital work experience. Previous placements have been with the Environment Agency, local authorities, environmental consultancy firms and wildlife conservation organisations.

Key Facts Accreditation Institute of Environmental Sciences Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with two 5-week work placements (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code D449 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Required subjects At least one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Environmental Science, Maths, Physics If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Careers Environmental scientists will be in demand due to the severe challenges that we face with population growth and climate change. Your broad-ranging scientific grounding and transferable skills will equip you for a variety of careers in environmental management, the water industry, government science, university research, local government planning, and environmental consultancy. The broad base of analytical, technical and presentational skills which the degree gives you are transferable to other areas and may also lead to posts in teaching, industry, or the civil service. They also lend themselves perfectly to a Master’s specialisation.

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Key Facts Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with two 5-week work placements (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code CD14 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Required subjects At least one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Environmental Science, Maths, Physics If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

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BSc (Hons) Ecology & Wildlife Conservation Scientific evidence indicates that we are living in the middle of a biodiversity crisis where species extinction is occurring at a higher rate than ever before. Consequently, understanding ecosystems and how to conserve species and ecosystem services is one of the most pressing and exciting challenges currently facing humanity. This course will enable you to develop the skills and experience to respond to this challenge and make a difference to our future environment.

BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences This course explores the interaction of biological systems and focuses on the development of the skills necessary to apply biological concepts to the solution of practical problems. It covers a wide range of topics, from biochemistry and genetics to marine conservation and applied anthropology. The fundamental concepts of biology, including cell biology, molecular biology, anatomy and physiology will be studied. You will also develop core bioscience skills, such as practical ability, data handling, time management and team work through laboratory classes.

Skilled professionals

Core knowledge and understanding

The ever-escalating pressures on the planet’s species and biological systems means that there is a growing demand for skilled professionals in areas such as wildlife protection, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management. This course provides you with an excellent scientific grounding of ecological interactions, species conservation, habitats and landscape processes, wildlife behaviour and paleoecology. Furthermore, you will learn about the wider social and legal contexts within which conservation operates in practice.

The first two years of this course allow you to develop core knowledge and understanding in the areas of human biology, biochemistry, laboratory and investigative techniques, ecology and human evolution along with the opportunity to further develop your interests in osteology or evolution in a wildlife conservation context.

Work placements We offer a wide range of exciting and valuable work experience opportunities either in the UK or overseas. Recent UK placement organisations have included wildlife trusts, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the Environment Agency. Placements abroad have included surveying bears in Canada, coral reef research in Australia, turtle nest protection in Costa Rica, big cat conservation in Africa, large mammal conservation in the Amazon and Alpine ecosystem conservation.

In your final year, you will have the opportunity to undertake a research project in order to understand a specialist topic in far greater depth. You will also learn valuable practical skills through fieldwork and laboratory research.

Customise the course The final year allows you to customise the course to suit your own interests and expertise. In addition to your research project specialism, you will benefit from taught units in the areas developed during your first and second year. These include anthropology, genetics, marine conservation, freshwater resource management, biomolecules and primate behaviour.

Fantastic location

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Bournemouth University is situated in the heart of the most biodiverse part of Britain and you will have the opportunity to visit, investigate, understand and conserve a superb variety of local habitats including forests, meadows, heaths, rivers, sand dunes, cliffs and marine environments.

Careers If you are interested in environmental biology, this course can be your gateway to a rewarding and exciting career in wildlife conservation. Graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of organisations including the National Trust, RSPB, Wildlife Trusts, the Environment Agency, ecological consultancies and various international wildlife conservation organisations.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ecology

Key Facts Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time with an optional short work placement (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code C100 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Required subjects At least one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Maths, Physics If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Careers You might decide to progress to a Master’s course, such as our Applied Sciences by Research, where you will undertake further dedicated research to broaden your interest in a particular area. If you choose to enter employment, you will be well-equipped to pursue careers in areas such as biotechnology, environmental science, forensic and biomedical research education. Additionally the transferable skills gained throughout your studies provide you with the opportunity to pursue careers in non-science disciplines such as banking, management and graduate training schemes.

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BSc (Hons) Psychology

Key Facts Accreditation

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this very popular degree course equips graduates for a wide range of careers. Students develop knowledge and understanding of the mind and human behaviour, learning about motivation, emotion, personality, relationships, social interaction, memory, perception, decision-making and reasoning. You will see how knowledge of these areas is applied in a variety of real-world situations, allowing you to take the subject ‘beyond the classroom’. You will study subjects ranging from schizophrenia and clinical depression, through to the psychology of language and decision-making and personnel selection and training.

Small groups

“I find my psychology degree course eyeopening and inspiring.”

Our dedicated teaching team will offer you individual contact and support as you progress through the three-year course, learning in small groups and covering the core BPS syllabus. Practical classes will equip you with the skills necessary to conduct your own empirical investigations of psychological phenomena. Staff and students regularly participate in BPS Student Conferences and our students from this course have frequently presented papers at these.

Careers

British Psychological Society (BPS) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 3 years full-time (or 4 years with a 40-week work placement) UCAS code C800 Entry requirements Tariff points – 300-340 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 31-33 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Biology, Psychology, Sociology If English is not your first language IETLS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in the other 3 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

The employment rate amongst psychology graduates is excellent and while you are with us you will develop your critical thinking skills and acquire a range of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers. This course provides a basis for postgraduate study or professional careers in psychology (such as health, forensic, clinical and educational psychology). Equally, it will equip you for employment in other fields such as teaching, research, management consultancy, marketing and advertising, recruitment, personnel work and creative design.

Jemma Pomfrey, BSc (Hons) Psychology student www.bournemouth.ac.uk/psychology-ug

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“My course really set me up for the real world, and my placement year was a key component of that. I was able to take so much from it, and apply myself straight out of university.”

Course listing We are well known for producing graduates who have skills relevant to employers, because we are constantly talking to them about what the industry needs. Our courses are accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), to ensure that we are meeting the professional standards demanded by today’s global employers, placing us at the forefront when it comes to innovative and relevant university education. Your experience at BU can be used as a stepping stone with the BCS to becoming a Chartered Engineer, a Chartered Scientist or a Chartered IT Professional status as your career develops. Our course portfolio is diverse yet focused, and offers a mix of practical, hands-on technical experience, creative development for design and configuration, an understanding of business strategies and processes, and the ability to manage, administer and investigate complex systems. You will also have the opportunity to complete Cisco CCNA certification to enhance your employability.

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BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management 149

Computing BSc (Hons) Computer Networks

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BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

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Computer Forensics and Security BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing & Security

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Our computing courses are part of a shared framework, so all students will study the same core units in their first year. You will start to specialise in a particular area in your second year and then spend a year in industry in your third year. That experience will help you make a better-informed decision of your final degree title choice for your final year. Your year in industry can also help you decide upon your choice of career.

Reasons to choose us:

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All our computing courses share a common first year and the flexible unit choices allow you to specialise in a particular field A holistic approach to your education, taking account of soft skills, technical ability, and problem solving capacity All courses are accredited by the British Computer Society (the Chartered Institute for IT) Our placement, international placement and exchange opportunities will enhance your employability Graduates have gone on to work for companies like Google, Sony, Microsoft and Intel.

To find out more about each of the following courses, please visit the webpage at the bottom of the course page. Alternatively, you can contact us.

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Key Facts Accreditation British Computer Society (BCS) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time (including a 40week work placement) UCAS code G503 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Business Studies, Computing, Economics, ICT or IT, Sciences International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

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BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology

BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management

This is a popular and well-established course, which focuses on developing IT experts for business. It will help you to develop the technical skills and knowledge needed to create information technology applications, and to understand the business environment in which that development takes place. Our strong links with industry ensure the course content is continually updated to reflect technological changes and always relevant to today’s employers.

This course investigates the business environment in which IT systems are used, helping you to become an IT expert who understands how information technology can impact upon and improve business processes.

The course will appeal to those applicants who are interested in a technology-based computing course, but who wish to combine that with study of relevant aspects of business. Our focus on business process picks out the area of business where the greatest use of IT is found. The course emphasises the importance of personal development and group working, as modern IT requires good communication and people skills and is strongly team-based. You will take part in BU’s annual Computing and Business event, giving you the experience of solving real problems in a business context.

Flexibility This course is part of our Computing framework, which gives you great flexibility. There are many career paths to take in the world of technology and the framework structure allows you to keep your options open. Your studies will combine breadth, covering core computing and IT topics in a common first year, with increasing opportunities to specialise as you progress.

Industry experience You will take a work placement during the third year, which will give you valuable work experience and help you make an informed decision about your future career path. Past placements have taken place both in the UK and abroad, and have included companies such as Intel, IBM, American Express, NHS, Barclays, BAE Systems, JP Morgan, Microsoft and Disney.

As well as learning the technical aspects of how to design and build an IT application, your studies will include managing and controlling computing projects, acquiring information technology products and services, setting up and managing a small business, and understanding and improving business processes. A feature of this course is BU’s annual Computing in Business event, during which you will work as a team to provide a solution to a virtual client’s brief. This innovative week-long project will involve integrating all you have learnt so far into a whole, helping you to see and understand the relationship between the different study areas.

Industry experience Your third year will be spent in industry, which will give you valuable work experience and help you make an informed decision about your future career path. Past placements have taken place both in the UK and abroad, and have included companies such as Google, Intel, IBM, American Express, NHS, Barclays, BAE Systems, JP Morgan, Microsoft, and Disney.

Accreditation British Computer Society (BCS) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time (including a 40week work placement) UCAS code G506 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Business Studies, Computing, Economics, ICT or IT, Sciences International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Optional units include Advanced Development, Cyber Crime, Data Mining, Information Assurance, Software Quality & Testing, Web Information Systems and many others.

Careers

Many graduates from this course have gone on to start their own successful businesses, while others are in roles such as IT business systems analyst/programmer, database developer, network design and IT project manager.

The combination of knowledge and skills you will gain, together with the practical work experience gained in the third year, will put you in a strong position in the job market. Previous graduates now work in roles including IT project manager, IT business analyst, database system designer and systems analyst.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/business-it

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Key Facts Accreditation British Computer Society (BCS) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time (including a 40week work placement) UCAS code I120 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Computing, ICT or IT, Sciences, Business Studies, Economics If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Technology

BSc (Hons) Computer Networks Data communication and computer networks have become integral to all modern organisations and this course gives you the opportunity to develop the range of skills and knowledge employers need, combined with practical experience gained in your third year on work placement. By the end of this course you will be capable of designing, configuring, managing and administering distributed networked systems to a professional standard.

Excellent resources You will study traditional network computing with an emphasis on network design, management and the broader administration aspects of networks, but your studies will also include mobile and wireless technologies. Our resources include dedicated network laboratories and we will provide you with access to the latest in hardware and software tools for producing professional products.

Framework flexibility This course is part of our Computing framework which gives you the added flexibility to change direction as you progress through your studies. After a common first year where you are exposed to a variety of modern technologies and techniques, your second and final years give you the chance to specialise or to keep your studies broad and more general. Accredited by the British Computing Society, this course also gives you the opportunity of completing Cisco CCNA certification courses at the BU Cisco Certified Local Networking Academy.

Industry experience You will take a work placement during your third year, which will give you valuable work experience and help you make an informed decision about your future career path. We will help you find the right placement and have excellent links with large organisations who take students from our Computing framework courses year after year.

Key areas of study

BSc (Hons) Computing

Key Facts Accreditation

This long-established course, recognised by both industry and the professional regulatory body, is designed to help you develop the technical skills and understanding required for an outstanding career in the areas of computing and information technology that lie at the heart of nearly every organisation. A particular feature is the wide choice of final year units, enabling you to create a personalised degree. Accredited by the British Computer Society, this course also gives you the opportunity of completing Cisco CCNA certification courses at the BU Cisco Certified Local Networking Academy.

Industry experience

Duration and delivery 4 years full-time (including a 40week work placement) UCAS code G610 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Computing, ICT or IT, Sciences

Key areas of study

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent.

Careers

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/computer-networks

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You’ll be expected to take a work placement during your third year, which will give you valuable work experience and help you make an informed decision about your future career path. We will help you find the right placement and have excellent links with large organisations who take students from our Computing framework courses year after year. Past placements have taken place both in the UK and abroad, and have included companies such as Sun Microsystems, Logica, Microsoft, Oracle and IBM.

We have an excellent graduate employment record and you will be ideally placed to bring a wealth of knowledge and practical skills to roles such as network manager or administrator, network security manager, systems integrator and VoIP network engineer.

British Computer Society (BCS)

International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language

Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Our courses have an excellent reputation for their practical relevance and the career success of our graduates. This course is no exception, and the theoretical knowledge and practical experience you will have acquired by the time you graduate means you will be highly sought-after in a number of areas, including project management, systems analysis, networking, database development and technical consultancy or to work freelance on a project basis.

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Key Facts Accreditation British Computer Society (BCS) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time (including a 40week work placement) UCAS code G602 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Computing, ICT or IT, Sciences International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Technology

BSc (Hons) Software Engineering This course will examine in depth the rigorous methods, techniques and tools used in the development of large and/or highly complex software systems, especially those where software quality is at a premium, for example, systems of a safety-critical nature. As part of our Computing framework, your studies will combine breadth, covering the core computing and IT topics in a common first year, with increasing opportunities to specialise as you progress. Our strong industry links and the opportunity to gain valuable work experience during your third year will greatly improve your employment prospects. There’s a wide variety of career opportunities in the fast-moving IT industry and the flexibility to keep your options open is perfect if you are not yet sure which area you want to specialise in. Throughout your first and second years, you learn a variety of modern technologies and techniques, making your final decision about where to specialise just before your final year. Accredited by the British Computer Society, this course also gives you the opportunity of completing Cisco CCNA certification courses at the BU Cisco Certified Local Networking Academy.

Industry experience A work placement in industry during your third year will give you valuable work experience and help you make an informed decision about your future career path. We will help you find the right placement and have excellent links with large organisations who take students from our Computing framework courses year after year. Past placements have taken place both in the UK and abroad, and have included companies such as Sun Microsystems, Logica, Microsoft, Oracle and IBM.

Putting theory into practice Project work is integral to each year of the course and is the chance to put your skills in software production into practice. Project working provides challenge, fosters a culture of excellence and builds communication and working in teams – all of which are important in any career. Whether working on individual projects or in a group, you will learn about the management of uncertainty and complexity, conflict handling and time management.

Careers Graduates are ideally suited to go on to careers as software engineer, programmer, technical consultant, software architect or software tester.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/software-engineering

BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing & Security This course brings the fascination of forensics and information security to computing. It is very much a computing course, providing a sound technical computing education that will ensure you are able to enter a career in mainstream socio-technical enterprises and systems, with an emphasis on cyber security, assurance and digital forensics. You will explore the nature of security, human factors, digital evidence – what is acceptable in law and what is not – and focus on the special issues surrounding cyber crime and information assurance. The course also examines the role of the expert witness, the techniques and pitfalls, including forensic activities in our simulated crime scene environment.

Industry experience The industrial work placement in your third year will give you valuable work experience and help you make an informed decision about your future career path. We will help you find the right placement; we have excellent links with large organisations who take students from our Computing framework courses year after year. Past placements have taken place both in the UK and abroad, and have included companies such as Google, Sun Microsystems, Logica, Microsoft, Oracle and IBM.

Key Facts Accreditation British Computer Society (BCS) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time (including a 40week work placement) UCAS code G550 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Computing, ICT or IT, Sciences International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Careers We have an excellent reputation for the relevance of our courses and the career success of our graduates. The placement experience improves your employment prospects even further. Successful students from this course can expect to go on to a career in either mainstream computing or the specialist area of forensic computing, working, for example, in police forensics, as a forensic investigator within the rapidly growing private sector or as a security advisor on business continuity for large organisations.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/forensic-computing

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“When I visited the university there was a real community feel about the campus and I knew straight away that it was somewhere I could live and study.”

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Tourism, Sport & Hospitality Course listing Our tourism and hospitality courses offer a mix of theoretical learning and practical experience which we know reflects what employers are looking for. In addition, Bournemouth is one of the UK’s premier tourist destinations, offering plenty of opportunity for our students to observe the tourism and hospitality industries at close quarters.

Events & Leisure

Our Events Management course crosses the boundaries between marketing, human resources, finance, planning and other business skills in order to develop multidisciplined, creative team leaders who are able to organise the largest event down to the smallest detail. Whilst, our unique Events & Leisure Marketing course combines broader leisure studies with marketing and events management to satisfy the needs of consumers whether their leisure interests be events, sports, travel, heritage or culture-based.

Sports Development & Coaching

Our Retail Management course is supported by some of the largest retail companies in the country; as a result our students work on live projects with national retailers and we have one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country.

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Retail BA (Hons) Retail Management

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BSc (Hons) Sports Development & Coaching Sciences

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BSc (Hons) Sports Psychology & Coaching Sciences

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Sports Management BSc (Hons) Sports Management

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BSc (Hons) Sports Management (Golf) 163

BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management 160 BA (Hons) Tourism Management

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Our range of sports courses have been developed through extensive consultation with the sports industry, ensuring therefore that they will equip our students with the skills and practical experience which the industry wants. In addition, we offer a range of extra sporting qualifications such as national governing body coaching awards, which enhance our students’ opportunities for employment.

Reasons to choose us:

All our courses have high graduate employment rates thanks to our strong engagement with employers and the invaluable experience gained on the compulsory 40-week industrial placement in the third year

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Bournemouth University has been awarded Centre of Excellence in Tourism by the World Tourism Organisation

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Our staff have been at the forefront of quality research for many years and are held in high regard, both nationally and internationally

BU is home to three of the world’s top ten tourism journals (Tourism Management, International Journal of Tourism Research and Tourism Economics) and one of the leading international textbooks (Tourism Principles and Practice)

We have nationally recognised provision for golf, tennis and cricket.

To find out more about each of the following courses, please visit the webpage at the bottom of the course page. Alternatively, you can contact us.

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Key Facts Accreditations Recognised by the Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT) as a centre of excellence. A member of the Institute of Hospitality’s Education Membership Scheme (EMS) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time including a 40week work placement UCAS code N820 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 30-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects All subjects considered International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

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BA (Hons) Events Management

BA (Hons) Key Facts Events & Leisure Marketing Accreditations

To succeed in the exciting, vibrant and growing arena of events management, a cross-section of skills and competencies is required in the field. This course will help you to acquire them, helping you to become a professional practitioner capable of overseeing the organisation of events as diverse as corporate meetings, personal gatherings (such as weddings and reunions) and mega-events such as the Olympic Games.

This course is a marketing management degree which is designed to develop the specialist knowledge required for the leisure industry and the use of events in their various forms. The leisure sector is made up of many industries including tourism, sport, extreme sports, media, hospitality, retail, music, art, events, gaming, recreation and many more. What these industries share is the role of experience as the central motive for the customers. That experience can be relaxing, thrilling, playful, challenging, educational or simply getting away from the routine.

To become a successful events manager, you will need skills in areas such as marketing for events, financial reporting, project planning, event bidding and consumer behaviour – all of which are offered by this exciting degree. As well as academic learning, you’ll have the opportunity to organise a live event with a real client as part of a group. Previous clients have included, MacMillan, Youth Cancer Trust, The Salvation Army and Fairtrade to name but a few.

Placement year An exciting and valuable part of your studies with us is the opportunity to spend a 40-week placement in your third year, offering the opportunity to put your learning into practice. At the same time, the placement will help you improve your CV and establish some key contacts, both of which are vital to planning a career path in the field. Our current placement students are working at The Walt Disney Company, MCI Brussels, L’Oreal, BMW and Porsche to name a few.

Career satisfaction Events management is a modern and fast-moving profession which requires a lot of hard work and dynamism, but if you have those qualities then this course and a career in events management offers tremendous variety and career satisfaction.

Careers This course offers promising career opportunities in the field of events. Graduates have gone on to work in high-profile event agencies consulting on tailored event campaigns; as well as conference managers and London 2012 event teams to give examples. The field of expertise acquired in our Events Management course spans the public and private sector, commercial, corporate and non-profit organisations. The most recent figures show that 90% of our Events Management graduates are in work/study six months after graduating with 75% in a professional or managerial role.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/events-mgt

What will you study? The course covers conventional marketing, but also the new forms of experiential marketing, including the significant role of events as a marketing tool for engaging audiences. There is also a whole unit dedicated to designing and executing a live event as part of a team. In the final year there is an extensive choice of options, which will allow you to personalise your degree to your area of interest. At the heart of marketing is the philosophy of the ‘customer focused management process’ and students will and do have a sound underpinning in management principles and practices which makes this a very transportable degree into a range of management positions.

Recognised by the Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT) as a centre of excellence. A member of the Institute of Hospitality’s Education Membership Scheme (EMS) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time including a 40week work placement UCAS code N506 Entry requirements Tariff points – 240-280 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 26-30 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects All subjects considered

Placement year Our current students are on placement with brands such as BMW, Arsenal FC, PGA Golf Tour, Microsoft, Intel, Reebok, Sony Music, Stella McCartney and the Hong Kong Tourist Board.

Engaged academics

The academic team that delivers this course are engaged in research and practice, drawing on current research activity as well as their own experience to inform your learning.

International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Careers This course has excellent employment opportunities. The most recent figures show that 95% of our Events & Leisure Marketing students are in work/study six months after graduating with 75% in a professional or managerial role. Graduate job roles have included account executive, marketing executive, web operations marketing manager, campaign manager and PR associate in advertising companies and organisations such as London 2012, House of Fraser, Tag Worldwide, Fulham Football Club, Animal, and many more. .

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BA (Hons) Tourism Management Our degree in tourism management has an outstanding reputation, built around our fantastic contacts within the industry. We’ve been running tourism courses since 1986, so many of our graduates can now be found operating at the top level in some of the industry’s biggest companies – and actively recruit placement students and graduates from us.

“The placement year was the best experience. I managed to get a job working for the Hong Kong Tourism board which was one of the most amazing years of my life.”

Our well-connected academic team understands the importance of networking at the highest levels of the tourism industry, so this course will give you the chance to make valuable industry contacts that will last your career. You will spend your third year in a professional work placement within a tourism-related organisation, putting your learning into practice as well as giving you a valuable head start in your career. The esteem in which BU students are held is demonstrated by the fact that we always have more placement offers than students.

Industry links Our industry links are strengthened further by our association with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Institute of Travel and Tourism and the Association of Cruise Experts – which provides further opportunities for you to make contacts, while also strengthening the credentials of your academic qualification. The course is also recognised by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the leading UK professional body for destination management, as having content that is relevant and appropriate to professional practice. You will also benefit from field trips and regular guest speakers from industry which will further enhance your learning experience.

Tailored units This course is delivered by the School of Tourism, which means that the units you will study over the duration of the course are all tailored specifically to the tourism industry and also reflect the research and expertise of our academic staff. This will give you an added advantage when it comes to finding employment. BU also provides opportunities to study foreign languages at all levels.

Key areas of study

Key Facts Accreditation United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) - TedQual. Course recognised by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time including a 40week work placement UCAS code N800 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects All subjects considered International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Careers

Georgia Edwards, Assistant Manager, Kuoni Travel

Employment rates from this course are very high with great career development potential. Tourism covers a broad spectrum, including travel agents, tourist boards, visitor attractions, charities, hotels and holiday resorts. Tourism takes place all over the world so there are both domestic and overseas opportunities open to graduates across a range of functions including sales and marketing, product planning, operations, distribution, human resources and event organisation.

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Key Facts Accreditations Recognised by the Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT) as a centre of excellence. A member of the Institute of Hospitality’s Education Membership Scheme (EMS) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time including a 40week work placement UCAS code N863 Entry requirements Tariff points – 240-280 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 26-30 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects All subjects considered International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Tourism, Sport & Hospitality

BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management The course is recognised as one of the best in the UK, and has a truly global reputation. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in this dynamic and varied industry. The degree differentiates itself by being based in a school which focuses on hospitality management and which is taught by hospitality specialists. The modern hospitality manager is responsible for shaping the experience of people, whether they are in a world-class hotel, a resort, a local pub, at a business conference or at an international sporting event. This course gives you the combination of theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to do precisely that.

Practical experience You will develop your practical skills during a paid industrial placement in the third year, as well as through running oncampus food service facilities in the first two years of the degree. This experience of working in the industry helps prepare you for industry, and gives employers early access to tomorrow’s managers and leaders.

Strong industry links We recognise the importance of strong industry links, which is why our academic team are actively involved in research that informs the future of hospitality, with many also working with businesses in the hospitality sector. Being so close to the industry means that we can keep our course topical and relevant, producing graduates with the skills that industry is looking for. Those links are further demonstrated by the fact that we are educational members of the British Hospitality Association, CHME, ICHRIE and the Institute of Hospitality, the professional body for the hospitality industry.

Careers The hospitality industry employs 1.9 million people in the UK and our excellent relationship with employers across the globe means that our students are highly sought after. The career opportunities are extensive across a variety of industry sectors. These include; hotels, pubs, clubs and bars, restaurants, cruise liners, contract catering, retail outlets, fast food restaurants and many more. Within each of these sectors graduates can work in the traditional and exciting operational departments of accommodation and food and beverage, or move into supporting departments such as marketing, human resources and finance.

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BA (Hons) Retail Management This course is regarded by many retailers as the best in the country because it will equip you with the technical skills, knowledge and commitment that they are looking for. Studying with us will help you to meet the high demands that retailers will place on you, allowing you to be comfortable accepting the responsibility and reward that often comes at an early age in this industry. The course will provide you with a solid grounding in all areas of retailing, so that you emerge with an understanding of the industry and the environment in which it operates, as well as the technical and functional skills needed in order to succeed. As part of the course you will tackle a number of live case study assignments on behalf of blue chip retailers (which have included John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Harrods and Waitrose), presenting your findings to senior managers from these companies. These experiences will equip you with the skills of analysis and critical evaluation, with plenty of innovative and creative ability as well. This will help you to become highly effective in key areas of retailing, such as buying, merchandising, marketing, HR and store management.

Work placement Your third year will be spent on a 40-week work placement enabling you to have a practical understanding of retailing before you explore top level management, as well as making great contacts and gaining experience that will serve you well when it comes to your career. Placements typically take place in blue chip companies such as Tesco, Harrods, Intel, Harvey Nichols, Burberry, Waitrose, Bosch and Microsoft.

Evolving with the industry Our academics are all involved in cutting-edge research and consultancy projects with companies, meaning that they too are constantly learning and evolving with the industry. That knowledge and experience is brought into the lecture theatre and seminar rooms – meaning that what you study is directly influenced by what the industry is doing right now.

Key Facts Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time including a 40week work placement UCAS code N240 Entry requirements Tariff points – 260-300 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 28-31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects All subjects considered International Foundation Certificate Successful completion with the required grade (see page 31) If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Careers With the retail sector providing nearly 12% of the employment in the UK, there are a wealth of opportunities for graduate employment in the sector. This course enjoys an exceptional rate of graduate employment due to excellent links with industry and the live consultancy project in the final year. A number of our students receive job offers while they are on their placement, while some are sponsored through their final year of study.

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BSc (Hons) Sports Management

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Key Facts Accreditation Course recognised by Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time including a 40week work placement UCAS code N290 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 30-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Business Studies, PE, Sports Management, Sports Studies If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

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BSc (Hons) Sports Management The sports industry is becoming increasingly competitive, with more and more graduates entering the industry every year. We consulted the major sporting organisations including UK Sport, Sport England, The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, sporting national governing bodies and local and nationally recognised health and fitness clubs to specifically design a degree that equips you with the hands-on experience and expertise that employers are looking for, helping you to stand out from the crowd.

Practical experience Your academic learning is complemented with practical experience through a placement in the sporting industry during the third year of the degree. This allows you to put your learning into practice and also offers you the chance to make invaluable contacts that can be hugely important when it comes to starting your career. You’ll also gain practical experience through some of the modules on the degree itself, helping you to graduate with an academic degree, a range of practical experiences and the key personal skills needed to excel in employment.

Challenging environment As well as the placement, the degree is designed to give you a solid grounding in the academic disciplines of both sport and business which are vital for success. You’ll receive the businessbased underpinning that industry tells us is often missing from graduates in the industry, as well as valuable experience in areas like events management. Our experienced academic team seeks to provide a challenging environment where you will be encouraged and motivated to fulfil your own potential.

Careers Your career prospects are very good indeed. Many of our graduates successfully secure places on graduate training schemes and internships, and others enter the industry directly thanks to the contacts they have been able to make through their course, for example during their placement year. You’ll be well-equipped to take up a position in a variety of sporting organisations nationally and internationally and potential employers include health and leisure clubs, sports complexes, local authorities, sports-specific or sports-related retailing, sporting national governing bodies, sports consultancy enterprises and sports marketing and management companies.

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BSc (Hons) Sports Management (Golf) This course focuses on the area of golf club management unlike other degrees, which tend to concentrate either on greenkeeping or the role of the professional golfer. Underpinned by management and business concepts, it gives you a deep insight into the golfing industry. We designed the course after extensive consultation with the industry, including the PGA, the English Golf Union, the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association and the Club Managers Association of Europe to make sure that not only does the course fill a gap in the market but that the skills you will graduate with are those that employers require.

Industrial placement Your academic learning is complemented with practical experience through a placement in the sporting industry during the third year of the degree. This allows you to put your learning into practice and offers you the chance to make invaluable contacts that can be hugely important when it comes to starting your career. Many students take the opportunity to explore all aspects of the golf industry both at home and abroad, gaining invaluable experience and networking with potential future employers. You’ll also gain practical experience through some of the modules on the degree itself, helping you to graduate with an academic degree, a range of practical experiences and the key personal skills needed to excel in employment. As part of your studies you will visit a number of high-calibre golf clubs in and around Bournemouth, allowing you to hear firsthand from managers about the work they do. Furthermore, guest speakers from various aspects of the sport, leisure, business and golf industries are embedded into your learning opportunities to provide you with real-life experiences from industry to supplement your academic work.

Key Facts Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time including a 40week work placement UCAS code N2C6 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 30-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Business Studies, PE, Sports Management, Sports Studies If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Careers Graduating from this course will see you well-equipped to take up positions in a variety of golfing and sporting organisations both nationally and internationally. You will have the knowledge of golf management, the golfing industry and related sports issues that employers are looking for, as well as extensive experience and skills that will complement your academic degree.

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BSc (Hons) Sports Development & Coaching Sciences

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Key Facts Accreditation Course recognised by Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time including a 40week work placement UCAS code C600 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 30-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects Biology, PE, Sports Science, Sport Studies If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

Tourism, Sport & Hospitality

BSc (Hons) Sports Development & Coaching Sciences

BSc (Hons) Sports Psychology & Coaching Sciences

Employers in the sports industry are increasingly looking for practical experience to complement academic qualifications – which is precisely what this degree will give you upon graduating.

This innovative course has been designed to meet the changing needs of the sports sector. It will challenge you academically, promote your personal development, and provide you with invaluable practical skills and experience to make sure you excel in the sports industry.

We’ve developed the course in close consultation with industry, and have a 40-week placement in the third year to make sure you’ll have the experience that employers find so invaluable. With growing numbers of graduates entering the industry, it is becoming increasingly hard to really stand out. The hands-on skills that this degree gives you will be a great head start in the sports development and coaching science industries.

Industry links The academic sports team pride themselves on their close links with the sports industry. Due to this we are able to offer you a degree that has taken advice from organisations including UK Sport, Sport England, Sports Coach UK, the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity and some of sport’s national governing bodies. They told us that the industry needs well-qualified graduates in sports development, coaching and management – the areas that we have purposefully embedded into this degree.

Year-long placement In addition to your placement during the third year, you will also experience practical learning in the first two years of the course, developing your coaching, development and managerial skills. Previous students tell us that they feel completely prepared to enter the workplace after finishing the course, and that the contacts they developed through the course and during their placement year were invaluable both for helping their studies and building a future career.

Careers This course will give you an extensive range of sporting experiences, coaching skills and professional awards as well as an academic qualification. We pride ourselves on making sure that our graduates not only possess the basic key skills to be successful in any industry, but also have detailed knowledge of development, coaching and management roles in a sporting environment. As a graduate from this course, you’ll be well-placed to find employment in sports coaching, development or management, including sport national governing bodies, local authorities, coaching companies, multisport organisations and sports providers.

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The course combines the principles and practices of coaching science with that of psychology in order to gain an understanding of the underpinning mechanisms for enhancing sport performance. The course covers aspects of sports coaching, sport and exercise psychology, health, fitness and, wellbeing which are firmly embedded in the management of sports performance. This unique combination will allow you to develop both your academic knowledge of the sport and exercise domain and your practical employability skills. If your interests lie in any of these areas, then this course is ideally suited to you.

Key Facts Location Talbot Campus Duration and delivery 4 years full-time including a 40week work placement UCAS code CX81 Entry requirements Tariff points – 280-320 tariff points (see inside back cover). Visit website for more details IB Diploma – 30-32 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 higher level subjects) Or equivalent overseas qualification Relevant subjects

Reputation When designing the course, we consulted organisations such as UK Sport, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport England, Sports Coach UK, the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity and national governing bodies of sport to ensure this course delivers graduates with the right balance of academic underpinning and practical skills required by employers. Many of our staff are wellpublished in their relevant fields.

Practical experience

Biology, PE, Psychology, Sports Science, Sports Studies If English is not your first language IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent. Or completion of a Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 31)

You’ll gain practical experience in a variety of ways throughout the course. Some of the study modules will be focused around work-based learning, helping you to develop your inter- and intrapersonal skills in the coaching and performance environments. You will also undertake a 40-week industrial placement, in order to gain valuable experience in the sports industry.

Careers Your career opportunities upon graduation will be diverse due to the variety offered within the course. Employment opportunities are within local authorities, national sporting governing bodies, sport and leisure clubs, sports consultancies and sports marketing and management companies. In addition, many students continue their learning to become a BASES Chartered Sports Scientist.

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BSc (Hons) Sports Psychology & Coaching Sciences

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A ‘traditional’ Honours degree consists of three levels of study – Level C (Certificate), Level I (Intermediate) and Level H (Honours). A Foundation degree consists of the first two of these levels, and from there you can carry on to study Level H separately, as a Top-up degree, if you want to. At BU, we offer a number of Foundation and Top-up degrees, both on our own campuses and at our Partners. Foundation degrees Foundation degrees at BU are delivered at our Partner Colleges across the region, rather than on the BU campuses themselves. BU is the awarding body, so you will have a degree from BU at the end of it all, but you will probably find yourself learning at one of our Partners. Foundation degrees tend to be very practical, with some of your learning done in the workplace rather than in classrooms. Top-up degrees Top-up degrees usually last for one year, and allow those who hold Foundation degrees (or equivalent qualifications) to ‘top up’ their qualification to that of a full Honours degree. Just like Foundation degrees, Top-up degrees are very practical qualifications, and are designed to build on the work-based skills you will already have acquired. If you study for a BU Foundation degree, you do not have to study for your Top-up degree with BU (though we’d love to have you) – you can apply for relevant Topup degrees at any university. Similarly, if you have a Foundation degree or equivalent from another university, you are welcome to apply for a BU Top-up degree. Our Partners For a full list of Top-up and Foundation degrees offered at our Partners, visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ftu

Foundation degree offered on BU campuses Health and Social Care FdSc Paramedic Science

Top-up degrees offered on BU campuses Business and Management BA (Hons) Business & Management (Top-up) BA (Hons) Finance & Law (Top-up) BA (Hons) International Management (Top-up) BA (Hons) International Finance (Top-up) BA (Hons) International Business & Management (Online) BA (Hons) Law (Top-up) Design BSc (Hons) Design Engineering (Top-up) Media BA (Hons) Global Media Practice (Top-up) Tourism and Hospitality BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management (Top-up) BA (Hons) Hotel & Food Services Management (Top-up)

Find out more To find out more please visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/foundationdegrees or www.bournemouth.ac.uk/topupdegrees

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Conditions and regulations

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Library

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

141

Loans

BA (Hons) Events & Leisure Marketing

157

BA (Hons) Events Management

156

BSc (Hons) Marketing

Entry requirements

Index A Academic entry requirements

Car parking

Accommodation

Careers & Employability service

Facilities

BA (Hons) Accounting & Business

Chaplaincy

Fairtrade

BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance BA (Hons) Accounting & Law

60 60

BA (Hons) Accounting & Taxation

Additional Learning Needs

BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing BA (Hons) Advertising Application process BSc (Hons) Applied Geography

92 129 24 140

BSc (Hons) Archaeological, Anthropological & Forensic Sciences

137

BSc (Hons) Archaeology

134

BA (Hons) Archaeology & Anthropology

136

B Beaches BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences Bournemouth BSc (Hons) Built Environment Design Bursaries BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology LLB (Hons) Business Law BA (Hons) Business Studies with Economics BA (Hons) Business Studies with Enterprise BA (Hons) Business Studies with Finance

20 143 20 87 33

BSc (Hons) Clinical Exercise Science Clubs and Societies

93 100 48

BA (Hons) Finance & Business

BA (Hons) Finance & Economics

BSc (Hons) Computer Networks BA (Hons) Computer Visualisation & Animation BSc (Hons) Computing

BA (Hons) Business Studies with Marketing

BA (Hons) Business Studies with Operations & Project Management

138

Nightlife

Crèche

Culture

BSc (Hons) Games Programming

BSc (Hons) Games Technology

81 33

Deferred entry

Grants

BSc (Hons) Design Engineering

BA (Hons) Digital Media Design

122

Disabilities

Disclaimer

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Eco Campus Gold Award BSc (Hons) Ecology & Wildlife Conservation

7 142

BA (Hons) Economics

BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Engineering

BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Engineering (Part-time/flexible learning) BA (Hons) English Employability Entertainment

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BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

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114

BA (Hons) Business Studies with Law

BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation

LLB (Hons) Entertainment Law

Halls of Residence I BA (Hons) Industrial Design

BA (Hons) International Business & Management (Online)

BA (Hons) International Business Studies

International students

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BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management IT Resources

110

BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management

BSc (Hons) Nutrition

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Open Days

Dip HE Operating Department Practice

P FdSc Paramedic Science

Partner Colleges

167

BA (Hons) Photography

123

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

BA (Hons) Politics & Media

109

Poole BA (Hons) Prehistoric & Roman Archaeology BA/BSc (Hons) Product Design

22 135 86

BSc (Hons) Psychology

145

BA (Hons) Public Relations

128

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L Languages

95 127

BSc (Hons) Music & Sound Production Technology

74 151

BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism BSc (Hons) Music & Audio Technology

153

BSc (Hons) Midwifery

BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing & Security

150

Dyslexia support

124

Computer facilities

BA (Hons) Film Production & Cinematography

BA (Hons) Computer Animation Arts

120

BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing

167

126

BA (Hons) Media Production Medical help

Foundation degrees

BA (Hons) Communication & Media

Doctor’s surgery

Fees and funding

130

Faith and Religion Service

148

BA (Hons) Business Studies with Human Resource Management

BSc (Hons) Children’s & Young People’s Nursing

BA (Hons) Marketing Communications

LLB (Hons) Law

114

LLB (Hons) Law & Taxation

114

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R BA (Hons) Radio

121

BA (Hons) Retail Management

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BA (Hons) Social Work

102

BA (Hons) Sociology & Anthropology

104

BA (Hons) Sociology & Social Policy

103

BSc (Hons) Software Development for Animation, Games & Effects BSc (Hons) Software Engineering Sport & Recreation

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BSc (Hons) Sports Development & Coaching Sciences

164

BSc (Hons) Sports Management

162

BSc (Hons) Sports Management (Golf)

163

BSc (Hons) Sports Psychology & Coaching Sciences

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T Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS)

BA (Hons) Television Production

119

Top-up degrees

167

BA (Hons) Tourism Management

159

Tuition Fees

U UCAS Tariff

177

V Varsity sport

W Work Placements

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The #BUProud campaign gives our staff and students the chance to share what it is that makes them proud to be part of BU. Stories are shared through social media and are even used as artwork on our buildings. What would make you #BUProud to join us in September 2015?

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PPP

120

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MPP

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MMP

200

D*D

220 210

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A*A*

340

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360

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DDD

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D*DD

DDM

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International Baccalaureate (see page 29)

D*D*D

GCE AS & AS VCE

GCE & AVCE Double Award

D*D*D*

Extended Diploma

GCE A-level & AVCE

GCE/VCE Qualifications

D*D

D*D*

Diploma

D*D*

90-credit Diploma

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Subsidiary Diploma

BTEC Qualification (QCF)

Level 4

Key Skills

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