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Our Research

Research Degrees

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 bursaries for the below PhD opportunities to outstanding applicants seeking to begin a programme of research with AUB in September 2024.

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PhD Bursary in Hidden Histories of Making

AUB is pleased to offer one part-time fees only PhD bursary in Hidden Histories of Making.

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PhD Bursary in Virtual Production

AUB is pleased to offer one part-time fees only PhD bursary in Virtual Production.

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Overview

At AUB, we celebrate, support and enable research within the arts.

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Research Groups

Our Research Network brings together a range of researchers, staff, postdoctoral and graduate students develop their common interests...

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Research standards

Our Research Ethics Policy and Procedure document sets out the guiding principles for the development and conduct of research

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Our research

AUBREI – Arts University Bournemouth Research Excellence and Impact repository