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Bournemouth University

Es. 1992 | Discere Mutari Est

Type of Institution

Public

Number of Students

17,960

Student Faculty Ratio

19.31

Internationality Factor

15%

Avg Tuition per Student

£7,575

Net assets (2024)

£93.3 milion

Total Income

£169.7 milion

Nobel Laureates

N/A

  • About
  • Campus life
  • Academic Requirements
  • Eco
  • Programs
  • Courses
  • Year Founded
  • Fun Facts
  • Public Figures

About

Bournemouth University is located by the sea in south-west England, approximately two hours from London by train. The university offers a wide range of programs, including more than 80 taught master's courses and numerous research programmes. With 16% of its student body engaged in postgraduate study, Bournemouth University is home to a diverse and vibrant postgraduate community.

The university is structured into three academic faculties and The Bournemouth University Business School, each consisting of specialized departments. The academic organization ensures that students receive focused education and research opportunities in their...

Contact

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Poole House, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BB
+44(0)1202524111

Campus life

Gender Population Graph

Female55%
Male45%
Not known0%
Other0%

Staff Distribution Graph

Academic51%
Non-academic49%

Student Distribution Graph

First degree73%
Postgraduate (taught)22%
Other undergraduate3%
Postgraduate (research)2%

Domicile per Region Graph

Academic Requirements

For postgraduate taught courses at Bournemouth University, applicants typically need a UK bachelor's degree or equivalent. However, extensive prior work experience can be taken into account, and Bournemouth encourages all applicants to apply based on their individual merits. Additionally, all non-native English speakers must meet an English language proficiency requirement, with a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 for master's degree courses and 6.5 for research degree programmes, with no less than a 5.5 score in each band. Course-specific entry requirements can be found on the university website.

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Eco

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Programs

Student Distribution Graph

  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
  • Creative Arts and Design
  • Business and Management
  • Education
  • Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Medicine and Health

Courses

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Year Founded

1976

Bournemouth University was founded as Bournemouth College of Technology.

1992

Bournemouth College of Technology became an Institute of Higher Education.

1998

The Institute of Higher Education was granted university status and became Bournemouth University.

Public Figures

Kirstie Allsopp

Alumna - British TV presenter and property expert

Charlie Hicks

Alumnus - British comedic personality, TV and radio presenter

Liz Bloor

Alumna - Sports journalist and broadcaster

Contact

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Poole House, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BB
+44(0)1202524111

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