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Evening and weekend courses

Whether you’re discovering, developing or nurturing your creative talent, AUB's Evening and Weekend Courses could be the key to unlocking your true potential and unleashing your inner artist. You’ll be taught by our expert tutors and benefit from our specialist resources and facilities.

Our courses are suitable for students aged 18+ and we cater to all abilities. With a wide range of subject areas, there's something for everyone. Please don't hesitate to email us if you have any queries or call 01202 363222 to speak to one of the team.

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Why study a short course at AUB?

  • 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.
  • Find your inner artist – whether you're discovering a new talent or hobby or nurturing your existing skills, a short course will help you develop your artistic voice.
  • Benefit from our incredible campus and its industry-standard studios, plus use state-of-the-art equipment and software to unleash your creativity.
  • All our tutors are industry professionals and experts in their fields, so you know you'll be learning from the best.
  • We cater for all abilities. You'll learn in a safe and encouraging environment where there's no right or wrong way to be creative.
  • Our course offering is the biggest and most diverse selection of creative short courses locally – with over 50 to choose from, in a wide range of subjects, there's something for everyone.
  • Bournemouth has great transport links, so you don't have to worry about travelling to us from further afield.
  • You'll have fun and meet like-minded creatives!
Actors on stage sitting on a table
Acting, Performance and Dance
Acting, Performance and Dance
A seahorse within a jar of water
Adobe Creative Suite – Publishing and Design
Adobe Creative Suite – Publishing and Design
Painting, Water media on paper.
Art, Design, Drawing and Painting
Art, Design, Drawing and Painting
phone with social media icons on it
Business, Marketing and Web Publishing
Business, Marketing and Web Publishing
Books
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Example of print
Design and Print
Design and Print
Jojo Barkas Textiles
Fashion Textiles and Accessories
Fashion Textiles and Accessories
Two actors lit by a spotlight. A person standing to the left holds a clapper board out in front of them.
Filmmaking and Production
Filmmaking and Production
atrium staircase render
Interior and Architectural Design
Interior and Architectural Design
Silver pendant with several earrings
Jewellery
Jewellery
An open gold pocket watch and chain lying on a reflective surface.
Level 2 SEG Accredited Courses
Level 2 SEG Accredited Courses
Two people with theatrical make-up and prosthetics look towards the camera touching one another's faces.
Make-up and Prosthetics SFX
Make-up and Prosthetics SFX
A DSLR camera
Photography
Photography
A bright blue poster with various items of text all over it. The word 'Pink' is in big lettering in the middle of the page.
Graphic Design and Illustration
Graphic Design and Illustration
SFX Creature
3D Design, Modelmaking and Sculpture
3D Design, Modelmaking and Sculpture