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Bournemouth University is a public university based in Bournemouth and Poole in southern England. It gained university status in 1992, developing from earlier institutions that provided technical, commercial, and professional education. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate study across fields including media production, computing, health, business, archaeology, and tourism, and is particularly associated with vocationally oriented education and industry links.

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When did Bournemouth University gain university status?

Bournemouth University gained university status in 1992 under the Further and Higher Education Act. Its earlier history includes Bournemouth Polytechnic and the Dorset Institute of Higher Education. [Bournemouth University](https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/about/welcome-bu/our-history-heritage)

Which Bournemouth University campus is used for health and social care?

Most Faculty of Health and Social Sciences teaching takes place at Lansdowne Campus in Bournemouth. Lansdowne also houses many halls of residence and the Bournemouth Gateway Building. [Bournemouth University](https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/why-bu/facilities-campuses)

Which campus is used for media and science subjects at Bournemouth University?

Talbot Campus, in the Poole area, is home to the Faculty of Media and Communication and the Faculty of Science and Technology. It also hosts undergraduate teaching for the Bournemouth University Business School. [Bournemouth University](https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/why-bu/facilities-campuses)

Is Bournemouth University located in Bournemouth or Poole?

The university operates across both places. Lansdowne Campus is in Bournemouth, while Talbot Campus is in the Poole area, and the university describes the two main campuses as about 10 minutes apart by its shuttle service. [Bournemouth University](https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/asset/document/UG-Prospectus-2024-WEB.pdf)

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