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At AUB Academy, we empower our learners and equip them with the tools and confidence to succeed in their creative journey – be it personal or professional. We inspire and believe in lifelong learning for all and provide an inclusive and accessible space for creativity to grow, regardless of age or circumstance. As part of AUB Academy, you’ll learn in a friendly and encouraging environment where there’s no right or wrong way to be creative, and uniqueness is celebrated.

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A sculpture illustration based on Arts University Bournemouth's House of Cards prospectus, on an orange pedestal, in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens

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AUB's House of Cards installation unveils at Arts By The Sea 2024

Exterior of the North Building on AUB Campus, with the words "Arts University Bournemouth" going vertically down a purple background on one side. A couple of trees line either side of the pavement in the foreground.

2 mins read time

National Inclusion Week: Arts University Bournemouth celebrates Inclusive Employers Standard Silver award

Oil and ink mixed media painting of a person's face, primarily in black and grey, with text in various font styles imposed over it.

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Collaborative works by MA Painting senior lecturer to feature at Soho exhibition

A copy of the textbook 'Writing Ecofiction' by Dr K Manwaring facing out on a slight angle on a plain white background.

2 mins read time

Writing Ecofiction: Course leader releases creative writing textbook

A sculpture illustration based on Arts University Bournemouth's House of Cards prospectus, on an orange pedestal, in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens

4 mins read time

AUB's House of Cards installation unveils at Arts By The Sea 2024

Exterior of the North Building on AUB Campus, with the words "Arts University Bournemouth" going vertically down a purple background on one side. A couple of trees line either side of the pavement in the foreground.

2 mins read time

National Inclusion Week: Arts University Bournemouth celebrates Inclusive Employers Standard Silver award

Oil and ink mixed media painting of a person's face, primarily in black and grey, with text in various font styles imposed over it.

2 mins read time

Collaborative works by MA Painting senior lecturer to feature at Soho exhibition

A copy of the textbook 'Writing Ecofiction' by Dr K Manwaring facing out on a slight angle on a plain white background.

2 mins read time

Writing Ecofiction: Course leader releases creative writing textbook

A sculpture illustration based on Arts University Bournemouth's House of Cards prospectus, on an orange pedestal, in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens

4 mins read time

AUB's House of Cards installation unveils at Arts By The Sea 2024

Exterior of the North Building on AUB Campus, with the words "Arts University Bournemouth" going vertically down a purple background on one side. A couple of trees line either side of the pavement in the foreground.

2 mins read time

National Inclusion Week: Arts University Bournemouth celebrates Inclusive Employers Standard Silver award

Oil and ink mixed media painting of a person's face, primarily in black and grey, with text in various font styles imposed over it.

2 mins read time

Collaborative works by MA Painting senior lecturer to feature at Soho exhibition

A copy of the textbook 'Writing Ecofiction' by Dr K Manwaring facing out on a slight angle on a plain white background.

2 mins read time

Writing Ecofiction: Course leader releases creative writing textbook

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Four life-size cut-outs of human-like figures made by generative AI, lined up on display at TheGallery, AUB.

TheGallery | Opening 14/02/2025 at 00:00

Design; Disruption; Divergence

Watercolour of the exterior of the Palace Court Theatre building in Bournemouth.

TheGallery | Opening 11/10/2024

Palace Court Theatre: Revived After Four Decades...

An All Access AUB student at a table painting an abstract painting in mainly yellow, orange and black strokes.

TheGallery | Opening 29/01/2025

All Access AUB Exhibition: World In Motion

A primarily black, blue and gold abstract image resembling blurred lights viewed in the distance.

Palace Court Theatre | Opening 16/11/2024

AUB Productions presents: Romeo and Juliet

Four life-size cut-outs of human-like figures made by generative AI, lined up on display at TheGallery, AUB.

TheGallery | Opening 14/02/2025 at 00:00

Design; Disruption; Divergence

Watercolour of the exterior of the Palace Court Theatre building in Bournemouth.

TheGallery | Opening 11/10/2024

Palace Court Theatre: Revived After Four Decades...

An All Access AUB student at a table painting an abstract painting in mainly yellow, orange and black strokes.

TheGallery | Opening 29/01/2025

All Access AUB Exhibition: World In Motion

A primarily black, blue and gold abstract image resembling blurred lights viewed in the distance.

Palace Court Theatre | Opening 16/11/2024

AUB Productions presents: Romeo and Juliet

Four life-size cut-outs of human-like figures made by generative AI, lined up on display at TheGallery, AUB.

TheGallery | Opening 14/02/2025 at 00:00

Design; Disruption; Divergence

Watercolour of the exterior of the Palace Court Theatre building in Bournemouth.

TheGallery | Opening 11/10/2024

Palace Court Theatre: Revived After Four Decades...

An All Access AUB student at a table painting an abstract painting in mainly yellow, orange and black strokes.

TheGallery | Opening 29/01/2025

All Access AUB Exhibition: World In Motion

A primarily black, blue and gold abstract image resembling blurred lights viewed in the distance.

Palace Court Theatre | Opening 16/11/2024

AUB Productions presents: Romeo and Juliet

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Adult learning and short courses

We offer over 50 part-time courses that are delivered on-campus in the evenings and/or Saturdays – great for learning a new hobby.

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Saturday Art School

Our Saturday Art School courses are designed to inspire and enable the creators of tomorrow – take a look at our full list of courses here.

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Summer courses

Our summer courses are a great way to polish your portfolio, experiment and learn new skills or simply have fun with your creativity.

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Foundation Diploma

One-year course gives you the chance to explore different creative areas before choosing the subject you want to take a degree in