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AUB Academy

Welcome to AUB Academy, the home of your creative journey and the key to unlocking your creative potential. Everyone is welcome.

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.

Explore the courses AUB Academy has to offer below, or get in touch with us via email or call 01202 363222 to find out more.

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Why study at AUB Academy?

Study at a leading specialist university. We're the creative experts, so we know what we're doing when it comes to providing an unparalleled selection of short courses. Each year we're thrilled to welcome hundreds of students from across the globe to AUB's community, and be part of their creative journey.

At AUB you'll have the chance to develop your artistic voice. We’re proud to cater to all abilities; whether you’re a complete novice or a seasoned pro we’ve got the perfect course to spark your joy through the power of creating. You'll learn in a safe and encouraging environment where there's no right or wrong way to be creative. Not to mention you'll have fun and meet like-minded people!

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Learn from industry professionals

All our tutors are industry professionals and experts in their fields, so you know you'll be learning from the best. You'll also benefit from our incredible campus and its industry-standard studios, plus use state-of-the-art equipment and software to unleash your creativity.

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Take inspiration from the beautiful south coast

Some of our courses offer opportunities for day trips and on location studying, so you can take inspiration from the beautiful south coast scenery (including the Jurassic Coast) and connect with the local area.

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Bournemouth has great transport links, so you don't have to worry about travelling to us from further afield.

Our campus is easily accessible by bus from Bournemouth, Poole and other neighbouring areas. Plus, Bournemouth train station is a short taxi or bus ride away.

We also offer an optional airport taxi pick-up from any London airport for our residential summer courses.

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