Bournemouth University
Poole, United Kingdom
Bournemouth University is a university in Poole, Dorset, South West England, United Kingdom, ranked QS #QS World University Rankings 2027: 801-850 (per topuniversities.com); QS Europe 2026: 295th. 210 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: January and September.
Bournemouth University is a public university in Poole and Bournemouth on the Dorset coast, South West England. It is ranked 41st in the UK in the THE World University Rankings 2026 and holds a TEF Silver rating. It is known for work placements, ranking 2nd in the UK for work placement commitment (SDG 8 ranking). It was named University of the Year for South West England in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026 and 1st in the UK for mental health and wellbeing support in 2025. Bangladeshi applicants need IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each skill) or an equivalent test for bachelor's and master's courses, and a £5,000 non-refundable deposit before a CAS is issued.
- Ranked 41st in the UK in THE World University Rankings 2026; 21st for research quality
- TEF Silver rating
- 2nd in the UK and 18th globally for work placement commitment (SDG 8 ranking)
- 1st University of the Year in South West England (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026)
- 1st in the UK for Mental Health and Wellbeing Support (Whatuni 2025)
- Top 10 in the UK in THE Impact Rankings 2025
- Two campuses, Talbot Campus and Lansdowne, near the beach
- Academic Excellence scholarships are assessed automatically for UG and PG international applicants
Courses (210)
- BSc (Hons) E-Sports Digital Technologies — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) E-Sports Digital Technologies (with Placement) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSci Computer Science (Cyber Security) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSci Computer Science (Cyber Security) (with Placement) — Undergraduate, 5 years
- MSci Computer Science (Applied) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSci Computer Science (Applied) (with Placement) — Undergraduate, 5 years
- MSci Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSci Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (with Placement) — Undergraduate, 5 years
- MSci Computer Science (Information Assurance) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSci Computer Science (Information Assurance) (with Placement) — Undergraduate, 5 years
- BA (Hons) Business and Management (2-year Accelerated Degree) — Undergraduate, 2 years
- LLM Law, Conflict and Human Rights — Postgraduate, 16 months
- BA (Hons) Communication and Media (2-year Accelerated Degree) — Undergraduate, 2 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Placement) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Organisational Project Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Organisational Project Management (with Placement) — Postgraduate, 24 months
- BSc (Hons) Design Engineering — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Design Engineering (with Placement) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- LLM International Tax Law — Postgraduate, 1 year
- LLM Intellectual Property — Postgraduate, 16 months
- LLM International Commercial Law — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Biodiversity Conservation — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Media and Communication — Postgraduate, 12 months
- MA Media and Communication (with Placement) — Postgraduate, 2 years
- MSc Resilience and Disaster Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc International Accounting and Finance — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc International Accounting and Finance (with Placement) — Postgraduate, 24 months
- MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management (with Placement) — Postgraduate, 2 years
- MSc International Finance and Economics — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc International Finance and Economics (with Placement) — Postgraduate, 24 months
- MSc Information Technology — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Engineering Project Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc International Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc International Management (with Placement) — Postgraduate, 24 months
- MSc Management with Human Resources — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Management with Human Resources (with Placement) — Postgraduate, 24 months
- MSc Strength and Conditioning — Postgraduate, 12 months
- MSc Nutrition and Behaviour — Postgraduate, 1 year
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bournemouth University located?
Bournemouth University is in Poole, Dorset, South West England, United Kingdom.
What courses does Bournemouth University offer?
Bournemouth University lists 210 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BSc (Hons) E-Sports Digital Technologies, BSc (Hons) E-Sports Digital Technologies (with Placement), MSci Computer Science (Cyber Security), MSci Computer Science (Cyber Security) (with Placement) and MSci Computer Science (Applied). You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at Bournemouth University?
Published fees at Bournemouth University: Undergraduate range, 2026/27 entry (annual, incl. Foundation Year, low end) £19,635; Undergraduate range, 2026/27 entry (annual, high end) £24,150; Taught Master's (MA/MSc/LLM), 2026/27, low end of range £18,900; Taught Master's, 2026/27, high end of range £23,000; MBA, 2026/27 £20,000; UG placement year, 2026/27 (UK students' rate; international placement fee capped at 20% of annual tuition) £1,900. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for Bournemouth University?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS, PTE Academic, Cambridge English and Oxford ELLT.
When are the intakes at Bournemouth University?
Bournemouth University runs intakes in January and September. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027, September 2027.
Does Bournemouth University offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International, UG) (£2,500); PG Academic Excellence Scholarship (£4,500); PG Academic Achievement Scholarship (£2,000).
How do I apply to Bournemouth University?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right Bournemouth University course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment