Student Life
The University College is a very friendly place and most teaching and support staff will know students personally. Each course has an allocated number of places for UK and overseas students - this ensures that we have a varied mix of individuals from different backgrounds whilst all students receive a truly British education.
Our strengths are recognised by our students - The Arts University College at Bournemouth has once again confirmed its status as one of the top specialist HEIs in the UK, with excellent results in the newly published 2009 National Student Survey (NSS). Overall satisfaction with the University College rose by 2% from the previous year, to 83%, which was the highest satisfaction rating amongst HEIs offering arts, design and media.
The University College has its own café and communal student areas as well as an active student union that organises events.
Everyone at the University College studies creative subjects so there is a lot of sharing of work between courses and a very exciting atmosphere especially at the end of year shows and graduation ceremonies.
Across the road is Bournemouth University where there is a gym that students can join, as well as other facilities and the chance to meet other international students on different types of courses.
At the start of the academic year we run a programme for all European and International students to meet and make friends. These Orientation days also provide the opportunity for students to ask questions and find out more about their studies in a small and friendly group situation.
Once on course students can obtain help and advice from the International Office and Student Services and learning support (including help with improving academic English) is available from a specialised team of academic tutors.
We also organise occasional get-togethers for all our international students. However, as the University College is on one single campus it is very easy to make friends. (Many larger institutions can have more than one campus and these can be several miles apart).
