Visitor Information - 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 1885 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.

Opening Times

Term Time (24 September 2018 – 29 March 2019)
Monday – Thursday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Friday: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am – 1.00pm (Gallery Office Closed)
Sunday and Bank Holidays: Closed

Out of Term (30 March – 23 April 2019)
Monday – Thursday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Friday: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday and Bank Holidays: Closed

Please note, TheGallery and the AUB Campus is closed over the Christmas period (22 December 2018 – 1 January 2019).

For detailed information, please see general AUB campus hours (Term Time and Out of Term) as these affect TheGallery opening hours.

Location

TheGallery is located within the AUB campus, in the North Building at Wallisdown, Poole, BH12 5HH. Full directions and public transport information can be found here.

Parking and Access

Parking is limited, however spaces can be reserved for customers with restricted mobility between the hours of 9.00am and 3.30pm on weekdays. The on-site car park is open to the public from 3.30pm on weekdays and all day at the weekend, when reserving spaces is not necessary.

Please contact reception@aub.ac.uk regarding parking reservations.

Group Visits

We welcome educational groups, art clubs, companies, businesses and interested parties of all ages. We offer tours, discussions and activities. To discuss your requirements contact TheGallery Office on 01202 363272 or email us at gallery@aub.ac.uk.

Eat and Drink

Starbucks Café with indoor and outdoor seating offers a selection of refreshments from Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm. The Café is open for all late night gallery events, serving a selection of wines.

Booking Information

Booking for exhibition events, unless otherwise specified, can be made via gallery@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363272.

Find Out More

If you would like to receive regular updates about forthcoming exhibitions and events at TheGallery, please e-mail gallery@aub.ac.uk.