Bournemouth University open days

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Open days at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University is known for its innovative research and high-quality teaching. 

The university has a great reputation for media and communications and is home to the only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice (CEMP) in the UK. It's also well known for its courses in health and social care, business, and law.  

The university has a strong commitment to sustainability and has been awarded the EcoCampus Platinum award for its efforts in reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices.  

Facilities  

The university has libraries on both campuses, open seven days a week and IT facilities are available 24/7 in open-access computing centres. 

Talbot Campus is home to most of the university's sporting facilities, including a gym, fitness classes, sports halls, outdoor pitches, and tennis courts.  

Accommodation is guaranteed for students who apply and pick Bournemouth as their firm choice by the relevant deadlines. 

Why go to an open day?  

When you attend an open day, you'll get a gut feeling about the university. Open days will help give you clarity if you're not sure what course to choose. You'll be able to visit different departments and chat with lecturers and other department staff, there are often subject talks too. You'll also get to speak to current students. They can tell you whether they're satisfied with the teaching, what the local nightlife is like, what the best halls of residence are – pretty much anything. Don't forget to look at the accommodation for yourself and make time to walk around the surrounding area to see if you like it.  

Where is it located? 

The university has two campuses, Talbot and Lansdowne. Talbot campus is about three miles from the town centre and is where the primary university buildings are found including the student union and main library.  

Lansdowne Campus is based in the town centre and is where most of the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences' teaching is delivered, along with the Business School's postgraduate programmes.   

The university has a dedicated bus service, UNIBUS, which provides frequent links between halls and the two campuses.   

Bournemouth has a growing reputation for being one of the best places in the country to come to study. With its beaches, nightlife and green spaces, it's got lots to do without it feeling overwhelming, like a big city might. The main clubs and bars are in Lansdowne where a lot of the student accommodation is based so you'll be close to the action. Nearby you've also got the Jurassic coast and the New Forest if you fancy a day out.  

Rankings

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