There’s more than one route into studying in our creative community. From Evening & Saturday Courses, to Foundation and BA courses, to research degrees, you’ll find a path through AUB that suits you. Simply select the course level you’d like to study.
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Forget the regimented open days you’ve been to in the past. Ours are a festival of diversity and excitement; a showcase of learning on a campus dedicated to the arts. Our open days are a fantastic way to get a feel for studying at AUB.
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LATEST NEWS
#1 SPECIALIST UNIVERSITY FOR EMPLOYABILITY
AUB is the UK’s number one specialist university for employability according to results released by Times Higher Education. This is based on its Gold status awarded by the Teaching Excellence Framework.
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OUR COURSES
Find your perfect degree course
Leaving sixth form or college? Our undergraduate courses are your springboard to the creative industries. Use our course finder to find the right ones for you.
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AUB climbs rankings
AUB rises to fourth place in regional league tables
We are delighted to announce that AUB has been ranked fourth in the regional Complete University Guide 2019 league tables and 49th nationally - rising 12 places.
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AUB HUMAN
Social, ethical and sustainable creative practice
AUB Human connects designers, architects, filmmakers and other creative practitioners who share a desire to bring about positive change for global good.
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ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH
Why choose to study with us at AUB?
We are a leading arts university for the creative industries, turning creativity into careers. We're passionate about our creative subjects and encourage curiosity, risk-taking and adventure.
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RESEARCH AT AUB
Developing new understandings
Our research and scholarship enables original investigation; extending knowledge fields.Our research activity makes the world – and your creative education – better.
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GOLD TEF RATING
Gold Standard rating by the TEF Panel
The Teaching Excellence Framework judged that AUB delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.
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THEGALLERY
World-class exhibitions on your doorstep
AUB’s onsite gallery is open to the public and welcomes local and international visitors. TheGallery is a major resource for contemporary art and design in the South of England with exhibitions that have received both national and international recognition. It runs a number of artist talks, panel discussions and other events to support the exhibition programme.
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