Bournemouth University

This program received a 90% satisfaction rating from our final-year students and is among the first to receive joint accreditation from the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), the leading professional body representing archaeologists working in the UK and overseas, and the University Archaeology UK group (UAUK). Choosing an accredited degree is widely recognised as the first step on a career path leading to professional status.

You will have the opportunity to undertake a five-week or optional 30-week work placement and also may get to take part in excavations organised by our active team of archaeologists and attend BU’s Field School, a large-scale real-site excavation where students have discovered significant finds that have changed the way we view the past.

Note: BU is ranked Top 240 University for Archaeology in the world (QS World University Subject Ranking 2023).

If you want to work in the feature film visual effects industry or associated areas, this is the perfect course. You'll embrace the complete visual effects post-production pipeline and focus on theory, principles and production of assets and shots. At BU, you will have access to specialist facilities including a new green screen and motion capture studio, as well as animation laboratories, equipped with industry-standard software.

During your course, you will the opportunity to make invaluable contacts before you graduate through regular industry guest speakers and BU’s BFX Festival, featuring a fantastic line-up of speakers, masterclasses, exhibitions, screenings and networking events.

Note: BU is ranked Top University in the UK, 2nd in Europe and 3rd in the world for Animation (Animation Career Review 2021 School Rankings)

Should states have the power to strip people of their citizenship? How do we survive ecological collapse? What do algorithms mean for democracy? How about the fascination with authoritarian leaders and their followers? Come study and debate with us.

You will experience a dynamic and interdisciplinary course tackling the major political challenges of our time with a focus on applying knowledge and skills to real-world situations. We cover a range of issues including populism, globalisation, citizenship and everyday politics, conflict and diplomacy, race, gender, identity, and social and environmental activism. You will also gain hands-on experience as political pundits, experts, fact-checkers, journalists, campaigners, and researchers through participation in public outreach projects.

Note: BU is ranked Top 250 University in the world in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject for Social Sciences.

If you’d like an exciting career in the fast-paced world of journalism then this is the course for you. You will develop the skills needed to work in a multi-disciplinary media environment including TV, radio, print and online journalism; produce news broadcasts in our professional TV studios, design magazines, film TV news packages and interview members of the public as well as guests on live radio, and take part in authentic news day activities in the community to reflect real industry practice and publish news and features across our student platforms.

Bournemouth University is ranked in the top 20 universities for Journalism in the Guardian University Guide 2023 and 95% of our graduates are employed or in further study within 15 months after finishing their studies.

Note: BU is ranked Top 200 University in the world for Communication & Media Studies (QS World University Subject Ranking 2023).

Exploring crime scene science, toxicology, chemistry, and molecular biology, this degree is designed to be one of the most modern and relevant of its kind. It has been engineered to give you an understanding of the theory and practice of forensic science.

You will be taught in contemporary lecture halls and state-of-the-art labs where you’ll use cutting-edge equipment, and will take part in invaluable lab and fieldwork experience, including mock crime scenes and a live-fire exercise.

Note: This course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences

Through research-inspired teaching, you’ll cover a range of subjects including social, biological, developmental and cognitive psychology, and specialist topics, such as forensic, clinical, cyber, consumer, educational psychology, and neuropsychology.

You will benefit from our collaborations with the mental health sector, the criminal justice system, the educational system, industrial partners and local communities/charitable trusts. The diversity of the topics will prepare you for any career, whether in psychology (such as in mental health or forensic) or outside (such as HR, the police or management).

Note: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society.

You can apply to study for a Bachelor’s degree from year one if you hold a High School Graduation Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, plus at least one of the following:

SAT tests are accepted only on courses which does not list required or relevant subjects. Minimum combined score varies between 1200 and 1300, according to the course applied for

ACT tests are accepted only on courses which does not list required or relevant subjects. Minimum combined score varies between 24 and 26, according to the course applied for

Advanced Placement tests - AP tests are required on courses which list required or relevant subjects. You will need 2 or 3 tests and the required score per subject will range between 3 and 5, depending on the course applied for.

Additional tests such as SAT or ACT will support your application. If you apply for a course which requires AP tests but are unable to take the tests, please contact the International Admissions Team on iat@bournemouth.ac.uk to discuss your options.

Some courses will require an art portfolio and/or interview.