Overview
At AUB, we celebrate, support and enable research within the arts.
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Our flourishing research and scholarship culture celebrates and enables original investigation; extending knowledge fields and developing new understanding within the arts.
Research Degrees
If you aspire to know your subject in greater depth or make a significant academic contribution, a research degree could be the answer.
Research degrees are awarded in recognition of significant contributions to knowledge and scholarship produced through the development of original research through supervised, self-directed study.
PhD Bursaries
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is pleased to offer two part-time fees only bursary for the below PhD opportunities to outstanding applicants seeking to begin a programme of research with AUB in September 2023.
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PhD Bursary in Issue-based Photography
AUB is pleased to offer one part-time fees only PhD bursary in Issue-based Photography
PhD Bursary in Arts or Design Based Participatory Research
AUB is pleased to offer one part-time fees-only PhD bursary in Arts or Design Based Participatory Research
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Research impact
Discover AUB’s Impact Case Studies submitted to REF 2021
Research Groups
Our Research Network brings together a range of researchers, staff, postdoctoral and graduate students develop their common interests...
Research standards
Our Research Ethics Policy and Procedure document sets out the guiding principles for the development and conduct of research
Our research
AUBREI – Arts University Bournemouth Research Excellence and Impact repository
Archives and special collections
AUB is home to special collections which support our research and teaching and are accessible to the public