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Discover games and animation at AUB

Build worlds that transport your audiences with original concepts and meaningful storytelling.

You'll collaborate, taking on various roles within team projects to find your niche. This way of working sets you up to step into industry.

Our games and animation courses

If you have a passion for creating vibrant, immersive worlds and memorable characters, telling stories with endless replay value, we have the degree for you. Explore our games and animation courses below.

BA (Hons) Animation Production

Our Animation Production course explores the whole production process, and techniques from traditional 2D drawn animation to stop motion.

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BA (Hons) Games Art and Design

Study Games Art and Design at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...

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BA (Hons) Games Narrative

Study Games Narrative at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...

BA (Hons) Modelmaking

Study Modelmaking at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...

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Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media

Study Foundation Art, Design and Media at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and more...

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Integrated Foundation Year

At Arts University Bournemouth, you’ll have the option to undertake a specialised Foundation year in a subject area you’re interested in...

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92 %

of our graduates are in employment or further education

(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025)

£ 124 B

contributed annually by the creative industries

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Come visit us on campus

The best way to experience AUB is to visit us in person. At an Open Day, you'll find out more about our courses; meet current students and course teams; explore our facilities, studios and accommodation; and ask any burning questions.

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Find the creative course for you

We offer more than 30 creative undergraduate degrees spanning art, design, media and performance. Whatever your passion, your background, your career aspirations... we've got the course for you.

Explore our courses
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Start your application journey

If you've decided to begin your creative journey at AUB, take that next step. We've got plenty of guidance on making a start on your application to help you on your way.

How to apply

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