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Partner Institutions
Validation and franchise arrangements
Arts University Bournemouth achieved taught degree awarding powers in 2008. Using these powers, AUB is permitted to award degrees that are delivered and assessed at another provider.
Franchise
Under a franchise arrangement, a course owned by AUB is delivered by a partner. We currently have franchised partnerships with Bournemouth and Poole College, UK Management College and Jimmy Choo Academy (JCA) | London Fashion Academy. Discover more about each institution below.
Bournemouth and Poole College is the largest further education and apprenticeships provider in Dorset. They offer a range of vocational, T-level and degree-level courses in a range of subject areas, including art, design, media and performance, on campuses in both Poole and Bournemouth.
AUB is the awarding body for the following courses run by Bournemouth and Poole College.
UK Management College (UKMC) is a Manchester-based higher education institution, specialising in business management courses. Alongside its sites in Manchester, the college also has campuses in Salford, Sunderland, Derby and Newcastle.
In 2026, AUB became the awarding body for the following courses at UKMC.
JCA | London Fashion Academy was founded in 2021 by iconic luxury shoe designer Jimmy Choo, set up to bridge a critical gap in traditional fashion training. Their courses span design, branding, entrepreneurship and business leadership, among others.
In 2026, AUB became a franchised partner and awarding body for the following courses at JCA | London Fashion Academy.
Validation
In most cases, awards are made under a validation arrangement with AUB. This means that the University has reviewed the educational values of the provider, and its approach to learning, teaching and assessment, and has put in place the necessary mechanisms to provide assurance that the qualifications being awarded are in line with national standards and meet the expectations of AUB awards.
Students apply to, enrol with and are registered to and study at the partner institution. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive an award of AUB.
Details of partner institutions that have a formal validation agreement with AUB are listed below.
- Northern School of Art – for further information, visit the Northern School of Art website.
- City & Guilds of London Art School – for further information, visit the City & Guilds of London Art School website.
- ThinkSpace Education – for further information, visit the ThinkSpace Education website.
- British University Vietnam – for further information, visit the British University Vietnam website.