Faculty of Science & Technology Dr Angelos Stefanidis Associate Dean Global Engagement
Location A great location in the centre of the south coast of England 2 hours from central London by train or coach 1.5 hours to Heathrow Airport Excellent transport links to southern England and Europe A relaxed, beach-side lifestyle
A Top University Bournemouth University first to be commended for student learning opportunities. The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), September 2013 BU has more full-time undergraduate students on a sandwich course than any other University in Great Britain " HESA statistics 13/14 *Destination of Higher Education Leavers Survey 2013/14 Significant rises in 2016 League Tables 93.3% of graduates employed/in further study within six months of graduating* Awarded a Queen s Anniversary Prize for Higher & Further Education BU has the highest proportion of graduates with work experience on their CV s of all UK universities Graduatejobs.com
Major rises in University league rankings in 2015/16 Entered into the top 500 universities in the world for the first time ever 1 of only 4 post-1992 UK institutions to be in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings Ranked in the Times Higher Education Top 200 list of the most international universities in the world. This significant achievement reflected the University s growing international reputation BU has also risen in all three major UK university league tables this year, including a rise of 11 places in the Complete University Guide to 54th nationally.
About BU Areas of academic strength structured in four Faculties Over 17,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students Across two main campuses with regional Partner Colleges and international links
Faculty of Science & Technology Faculty of Science and Technology o Archaeology, Anthropology & Forensic Science o Life & Environmental Sciences o Computing & Informatics o Creative Technology o Design & Engineering o Psychology
Education Transition to independent learners Quality of academic staff - engaged in research and professional practice Co-creation and co-production
Faculty of Science & Technology Education o Archaeology, Anthropology & Forensic Science and Life & Environmental Sciences: making the best use of the outstanding location on the Jurassic Coast and close to some of the UK s top heritage sites, such as Stonehenge, and national parks, including the New Forest and South Downs. o Computing & Informatics: Computing & Information Technology courses have been developed with the needs of the sector in mind o Creative Technology: work closely with the music and games technology industries to ensure courses provide the latest skills o Design & Engineering: creative and innovative approach to problemsolving, while also addressing the functional, social and economic needs of design o Psychology: understanding of the mind and human behaviour
Real-world research of our research was rated as internationally recognised Research is integral to all that we do at BU, all of our students being taught by people undertaking research and it feeding back into courses
Faculty of Science & Technology Research o Technology & Design: biomedical engineering, applied artificial intelligence, tribology, creative design and design modelling, advanced materials and material evaluation, renewable technology and sustainable design o Creative, Digital & Cognitive Science: computer animation, media production, software systems and artificial intelligence o Health, Wellbeing & Society: linking health and social care, and delivering new and improved ways of treating and caring for patients o Biodiversity, Environmental Change & Green Economy: conservation and restoration ecology, freshwater and marine ecology, microbiology, ecological modelling and extinction rates o Communities, Cultures & Conflicts: conflict and violence, issues of security, welfare and social protection, looking at the impacts of change both in ancient civilisations and today s world, and also looking at the media s role in cultural and political change.
Courses linked to the professions Double Negative VFX Ltd Driven by excellence in education and professional practice Work placements and practical experience Strong professional orientation and accreditation
Enhancing Employability All students offered the chance to undertake a work placement as part of their academic studies Careers and Employability Service
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