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MA Painting Welcome Guide

We're delighted that you've chosen to join our creative community at Arts University Bournemouth. We can't wait to see what you'll create.

MA Painting Welcome Guide

Welcome to AUB

We’re delighted you’ve decided to study with us – now it’s time to think about practical matters.

In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about our creative campus, getting to know Bournemouth, setting up camp and preparing for the first few weeks on your course. Plus, there are plenty of opportunities and support in the meantime to help you settle in.

Guide to Bournemouth

Bournemouth has award-winning beaches, a famous nightlife, a thriving arts scene and outstanding natural beauty

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Our Campus

Our campus is a living, breathing, academic environment for creativity – it's where you'll make amazing things happen

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Accommodation

We know our students like different styles of places to live – we have a great range of halls of residence for first-years to choose from

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Student Support

We believe people learn best in a vibrant, caring environment, and we want to help you thrive while you’re here

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Students' Union

Our Students’ Union exists to make sure that all students have the best possible experience whilst studying at AUB

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Latest news & events

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AUB MA Illustration student work features at Green Fashion exhibition
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British Animation Awards: Graduate animation Cortex wins Best Undergraduate Student Film
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LUSH to use BA (Hons) Graphic Design first years' designs at major music festivals
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Better grades, better opportunities: improving educational outcomes for young men in Dorset
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Being a Boy Celebration
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AUB London Shows 2024
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MA Graduate Shows 2024 – Formal opening and private view
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Snapshot – MA Graduate Shows 2024