Completing your application

Keep these tips in mind when submitting your application, to make sure that you get the outcome you are hoping for.

If you are completing the BU Direct Application form, use BLOCK capital letters in the Personal Details section.
Complete all sections which relate to your application
Make sure that you will meet the course entry requirements before the start of the course. You can find detail of these in Course Search
Include full details of your previous study (including degrees and/or professional qualifications). Please do not send original transcripts along with your application. We only require copies to assess applications for international students. Should you be successful in your application, you will need to present your original documents at enrolment. We will not be held liable for loss of original documentation sent during the admissions process.
If you wish to be considered on the basis of your work experience please provide proof. For example you could include your CV as part of your application
If English is not your first language, please include proof of your English language ability. The University currently accepts IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent qualification. We also offer our own Preparatory English Programme
Referees must be independent and not a family member or a friend. If you are completeing the paper-based forms make sure that your reference forms are sent to your two referees and returned to the University as soon as possible. The University will only accept original copies. Please note the reference form must be completed manually and returned by post to the address below
Make sure you read and understand the personal declaration
If you are submitting a hardcopy, ensure you sign and date your application form.

Awaiting exam results

If you are awaiting results for examinations (including IELTS or TOEFL) or have not yet taken them, you can still apply. You just need to indicate clearly on your application when you are taking your exams and when you will obtain your results.

Closing date

There is no official closing date for postgraduate applications. However we recommend that you apply as soon as possible to secure your place.

Help

If you have any further questions about completing your application, or would like to speak to a member of staff, then please feel free to contact us using the details below:

UK applicants - Please email askbuenquiries@bournemouth.ac.uk or call 08456 501501
Non-UK applicants - Please email askbuenquiries@bournemouth.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1202 961916

If you are submitting a paper-based application, please submit your completed form, including any supporting documentation, to the following address:

Postal Address

Student Administration

Bournemouth University
1st Floor, Melbury House
1-3 Oxford Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8ES
UK

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Completing your application

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