Bournemouth University

Students' Union

Postgraduate students are represented by Bournemouth University’s Students’ Union (SUBU), which is run by four full-time officers. It co-ordinates over 100 clubs and societies, as well as a media outlet, Nerve Media, which includes a radio station.

A postgraduate student representative scheme also operates through the Students’ Union and Doctoral College, providing a voice and community for postgrads at BU.

Bournemouth University students on Postgraduate Search say:

“There is a range of facilities that the student can choose from and the student union has a lot of societies that you could join and participate in its events.”

“The place is very lively. A happening and supportive environment for students to be and blend in.”

“Bournemouth university has a student support team in the student union. It helps students in different ways like funding, counselling, etc”

Clubs and Societies

Bournemouth University’s clubs and societies are co-ordinated by the Students’ Union (SUBU), which looks after a huge variety of groups from the Animation Society to the Writers’ Society, as well as societies for those interested in specific academic fields.

Bournemouth University students on Postgraduate Search say:

“It is a great combination of study and social life.”

“I’m happy being a part of the IRIS society club at the university. Its great to be a part of this inclusive university. ”

“Having students from diverse cultures make the university experience so interesting. Apart from classroom learning, we get to learn about the culture from other countries around the world. Mingling with students from various work background and sharing thoughts and ideas with them gives us valuable insights”

City Life

Bournemouth is a lively modern student town with plenty to offer. The town centre is filled with coffee shops, independent cafés and restaurants, there are miles of sandy beach to enjoy, and plenty of nightlife and shopping too. Postgraduate students are ideally placed to explore the Jurassic Coast or the New Forest National Park.

Bournemouth University students on Postgraduate Search say:

“Bournemouth University is located in one of the most beautiful coastal area with lots of tourist attractions to visit during holidays and weekends. We have beautiful beaches, Old harry rocks, Durdle door. All within an hour distance from the Uni.”

“I think University location is amazing and is very much comfortable for all the students studying there. ”

“I like that Bournemouth is not a crowded city yet there is still alot to do, and it offers a great setup for studying and focusing on work, and it is just 2 hours away from London by train.”

Cost of a pint This is the average cost of a pint.

Source: IDP Connect 2019

£3.40

per pint