This is AUB | Arts University Bournemouth

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.

Found a course that you’d like to apply for? Simply select from the boxes below to find out how to apply for each of our courses and for advice on entry requirements.

We believe people learn best in a vibrant, caring environment. We want to help you thrive while you’re here.

On campus, you’ll find lots of great resources, facilities and, most importantly, a friendly environment. Lots of the courses overlap or collaborate, so you’ll meet plenty of new friends studying other subjects.

You can find out more about life at AUB by exploring the sections below.

Established in 1883 as a specialist institution, Arts University Bournemouth is a leading University offering high quality specialist education in art, design, media and performance across the creative industries.

We’re passionate about the creative subjects we teach and continue to encourage curiosity, risk-taking and adventure in exploring and pushing subject knowledge and its boundaries.

The University is situated two miles from the centre of Bournemouth, on the border between Bournemouth and Poole. Here are details on how to get in touch and how find us.

At AUB, our flourishing research and scholarship culture celebrates and enables original investigation; extending knowledge fields and developing new understanding within the arts.

By promoting the pursuit of innovation and creativity, we encourage opportunities for establishing and sharing best practice in research and foster the development of critical perspectives that have traditionally lain outside discrete disciplines. We encourage the use of reflective teaching and learning practices as part of an interactive relationship with research.

Staff research is supported from within AUB by grants for particular projects and by a Research Fellowship programme offering generous remission from teaching and administration. Researchers are also encouraged to apply for external funding for the full range of research from practice through history and theory.

Recent grants received include those from:

A proactive Research Forum enables staff to present work in progress and to hear and participate in discussions of research by distinguished visitors. Training and advice is available to those intending to apply for external funding.

The University occupies a significant position in the cultural nexus of the south west. The University’s own Gallery is an important showcase for creative work and there are established links with other arts institutions in the area.

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Students and Applicants

We’re outlining our advice for students and applicants and answering your questions on accommodation, events, and other topics that you’ve asked us about. We’ll be regularly updating the page, so keep checking back for the latest AUB information.

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Campus Closure

AUB Campus will be closed until further notice

AUB's campus will be closed as of 17.00 on Friday 20 March until further notice. The university itself will remain open, as we transfer the majority of our working and learning to online environments.

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Our Courses
Find your perfect degree courseLeaving 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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What's on
There’s always an opportunity to showcase creativity.From theatre productions, to dance performances and exhibitions, take a look at what our students are up to and book tickets to upcoming events.
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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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News
We've been named top UK University for Mental Health first aid!AUB has been placed top of a league table looking into mental health first aid provision per student in UK universities. We have 58 qualified mental health first aiders per 1,000 students.
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AUB named Top Modern University in the South WestAccording to The Sunday Times AUB is a top 50 university, rising eight places to a new national ranking. The results have awarded AUB the highest score for quality of teaching when compared to other specialist Arts Universities.
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Research at AUB
Developing new understandingsOur research and scholarship enables original investigation; extending knowledge fields. Our research activity makes the world – and your creative education – better.
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MoDiP
MUSEUM OF DESIGN IN PLASTICSLocated in the Library, MoDiP is a specialist research resource within AUB.  It is the only accredited museum in the UK with a focus on plastics and is the UK's leading resource for the study and interpretation of design in plastics.   
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TheGallery
World-class exhibitions on your doorstepAUB’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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Students and Applicants

AUB Campus will be closed until further notice

Find your perfect degree course

There’s always an opportunity to showcase creativity.

Why choose to study with us at AUB?

We've been named top UK University for Mental Health first aid!

AUB named Top Modern University in the South West

Developing new understandings

MUSEUM OF DESIGN IN PLASTICS

World-class exhibitions on your doorstep