Innovative learning, real-world experience and creating universal, future-proof skills lie at the heart of our academic approach.

Through the pioneering teaching methods exemplified by our Centre for Excellence in Learning and our range of world-class facilities, our students develop the talents to open up global career opportunities.

Our diverse teaching approaches and wealth of learning experiences – from archaeology students being involved in our ongoing Big Dig project to the work placements we offer on all our courses – ensure you’ll develop deep subject knowledge and real practical skills.

Pioneering research is central to our academic staff – 96% of our research was rated as internationally recognised by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) – meaning you’ll be exposed to the very latest thinking and cutting-edge approaches throughout your studies.

The exceptional learning experience our students enjoy was recognised when BU was the first British university commended for the quality of its student learning opportunities by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).