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Graphic Design and Communication

Discover graphic design and communication at AUB

Join a future-focused design community. Discover how to create standout campaigns, meaningful content and question why they matter.

Engage with industry from day one – gain practical skills and confidence on projects set by partners like Lush and Dyson.

Our graphic design and communication courses

Do you imagine your designs on front covers or on screens, big or small? Whether you like driving home hard-hitting messages or creating series of content for longer-form campaigns, our graphic design and communication courses have something for every passion.

BA (Hons) Communication Design and Strategy

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

BA (Hons) Content Creation with Marketing

Study Content Creation with Marketing at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and open days

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BA (Hons) Creative Direction

Study Creative Direction at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and open days...

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BA (Hons) Fashion Communication

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

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

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

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BA (Hons) Media, Marketing and Advertising

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

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BSc (Hons) Fashion Management and Strategy

Study Fashion Management and Strategy 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...

# 2

Art and design specialist in the country

(The Times Good University Guide and The Guardian University Guide 2026)

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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BA (Hons) Commercial Photography

Study Commercial Photography at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and open days

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BA (Hons) Creative Writing

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

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BA (Hons) Illustration

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

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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.

Discover Open Days

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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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Several copies of "MASC Magazine" open to different double-page spreads.

Packaging and product design for Chivas Regal whiskey, gold and dark green, dark background.

A table spread with a lace tablecloth and a copy of the book "Nana's House" by D Saldanha open to a fold-out of photos.

Underground station wall with five advertising posters arranged along white tiled staircase. Pink header text reads "Amplifying the Messaging with Posters On The London Underground".

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BA (Hons) Graphic Design students G Sarieva and C Wells pose for a photo with the D&AD President at the 2024 D&AD New Blood Awards.

Gain recognition before you graduate

You'll be encouraged to get your name out there before you finish your degree, producing work for competitions or responding to live briefs. Even take your work on the road, exhibiting at London events like D&AD New Blood and Graduate Fashion Week, where you could pick up awards.