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BU: A modern success story

BU: A modern success story. First university to be awarded a ‘ Commended ’ rating for its learning opportunities. Quality Assurance Agency, 2013 UK ’ s No. 1 ‘ New ’ University for Business Times Good University Guide 2011 Institute of Travel and Tourism Centre for Excellence in Tourism

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BU: A modern success story

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  1. BU: A modern success story • First university to be awarded a ‘Commended’ rating for its learning opportunities. • Quality Assurance Agency, 2013 • UK’s No. 1 ‘New’ University for Business • Times Good University Guide 2011 • Institute of Travel and Tourism Centre for Excellence in Tourism • UK’s only Centre for Excellence in Media • Awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education, 2011-2012 • One of the UK’s highest graduate success rates: 92% of graduates in employment or further study within six months • First Destination Survey of HE Leavers, 2011-12

  2. Why Bournemouth? • A great location in the centre of the south coast of England • Approx. 2 hours from central London by train or coach • Approx. 1.5 hours to Heathrow Airport • Excellent transport links to southern England and Europe • A relaxed, beach-side lifestyle

  3. A great location Old Harry Rocks, Poole Bay Fireworks at Poole Quay Bournemouth Beach Corfe Castle, Isle of Purbeck Bournemouth Air Festival

  4. About BU • Talbot Campus • Main teaching campus for BU’s Academic Schools • Key Support Services • Lansdowne Campus • Town centre location • Accommodation and administation • Postgraduate Business School • Health Sciences • Around 17,000 students in total • Approx. 2,000 international students • Over 100 nationalities

  5. School of Tourism • A UK-leading centre for studies in Tourism, Hospitality, Sports, Retail, Leisure and Events Management • An Institute of Travel and Tourism Centre for Excellence • High quality, industry-focused courses with international recognition, including UN World Tourism Organisation accreditation • Student and staff involvement with the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games • 1 year paid work placements available on undergraduate and postgraduate courses

  6. “High tech, high touch” • High levels of contact: • With Staff • Cutting-edge, research-led teaching • Small group focus via tutorials and seminars • One-to-one tuition with personal tutors • With Industry • Guest Lectures and Masterclasses • Placements and Consultancy Projects • With each other • Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) scheme • Group project work • Shared discussion and learning through seminars Extensive use of technology: • General access • Award-winning online Library Service • Group-working ‘Technopods’ • 24/7 computer rooms and broadband • HD lecture theatres • Subject-specific • Sound and music recording studios • HD TV Studio • Crime scene investigation facility

  7. Some of BU’s 200+ industry partners

  8. Accommodation • Guaranteed BU accommodation for all new overseas students • On- and off-campus options • BU rooms are private study/bedrooms • Most have en suite bathrooms • Postgraduate self-contained apartments • Accommodation for couples and families • Approx. £85 - £125 per week (inclusive of bills)

  9. Accommodation Purbeck House: Lansdowne Campus University Letting Service house: Winton Student Village: Talbot Campus Lyme Regis House: Study/Bedroom

  10. Enjoy life in Bournemouth • Music, comedy and film events • Varsity sports teams • Sports facilities available including a gym, football pitches, county-class cricket pitch and multi-purpose sports hall • Active Students’ Union: • 2 bars and a nightclub • Over 100 student clubs and societies • The beach and water sports

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