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Schools and Colleges Hub

Welcome to our Schools and Colleges Hub

The Schools and Colleges Liaison Team at Arts University Bournemouth supports teachers and educational advisors to effectively guide and inspire their students. We aim to empower young people from Years 7–13 to explore creativity, build confidence and discover pathways into creative education and careers.

Through workshops, events and partnerships, we help students see what’s possible at AUB and beyond.

What we offer

Our events and workshops accommodate a range of year groups and levels. Learn more about what we offer below. And once you're ready, you can book an activity via the button below.

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Key Stage 3

Engage students in Years 7–9 with interactive experiences designed to raise aspirations and broaden horizons.

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Key Stage 4

Empower students in Years 10–11 to make confident choices about their education and future pathways.

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Post-16

Equip students in Years 12–13 with the knowledge, guidance and experiences they need to take their next step with confidence.

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Support for teachers

We're here to support you every step of the way. From classroom-ready resources and event materials to informative careers guidance and creative CPD sessions, our free support helps you inspire students and empower staff.

These resources and materials will soon be available.

Join us on campus

If your students are ready to take the next step and want to find out more about course and campus life at AUB, they should visit us in person.

We hold events throughout the year, welcoming students and their supporters to our creative campus, to explore our facilities and ask any burning questions.

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Open Days

Interested in AUB? Come explore our campus and our creative courses in person on one of our Open Days.

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Campus Tours

If you didn't manage to visit us on an Open Day, don't worry. With our Campus Tours, you can still discover AUB in person.

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Portfolio Days

Our Portfolio Days equip students with valuable information and advice on portfolio preparation on how to apply to AUB.

Your students may have questions about applying to university. What does the process look like? What fees will they pay? Are they entitled to support? We have dedicated sections offering guidance on applications and finance on our website.

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Apply

Whether you're applying for a Foundation, Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree, we're here to help

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Fees and financial support

Find out everything you need to know to plan your student finances including tuition fees and living costs

There's rarely a quiet moment on AUB Campus, with a programme of events going on throughout the academic year. Explore some of our regular events and discover what's coming up.

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Summer Shows

Every year, our campus transforms into the most extensive gallery in the southwest of England as we host our Summer Shows...

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Teachers and Advisors CPD

Find out more about our CPD opportunities for staff, teachers and advisors...

Upcoming performances

Students on many of our courses (BA (Hons) Acting; BA (Hons) Costume; BA (Hons) Dance (Performance and Screen); BA (Hons) Makeup, Hair and Prosthetics) get involved in regular performances at the Palace Court Theatre, Bournemouth, and in our on-campus Studio Theatre. Find out more about our upcoming productions below.

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AUB Theatre Productions presents: 1984

Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan’s stage version of George Orwell’s 1984 is a gripping experience and the first attempt to...

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AUB Theatre Productions presents: Frankenstein: The Making of a Monster

A dynamic, fascinating drama with a captivating insight into how the gothic horror classic came to be written by local teen legend...

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AUB Theatre Productions presents: Twelfth Night

"Twelfth Night" (subtitled "What You Will") is one of Shakespeare's most beloved romantic comedies. It follows the story of twins...

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AUB Theatre Productions presents: One Man, Two Guvnors 

Critically-acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic, "One Man, Two Guvnors" is one of the great modern comedies...

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AUB Theatre Productions presents: Faustus, That Damned Woman

In this radical reimagining of the classic cautionary tale, Johanna Faustus makes the ultimate sacrifice and sells her soul to...

Why higher education?

Having a degree improves your child's employability, with research showing that over the long term, graduates earn more than non-graduates. Research also shows that graduates are considerably more likely to be in employment than people with lower qualifications. In 2025, 92% of AUB graduates were in employment or had gone onto further study.

There's far more to higher education than financial benefit. It can broaden your child's intellectual horizons, widen their professional and social circles, and sharpen their life skills. A higher education qualification means that they'll have more choice, a chance to find a job they really love, and equip them with the skills to help them progress in their career.

WonderWhat

WonderWhat is our free careers guidance tool, available to all schools and colleges to bring a new dimension to exploring creative pathways.

Your students will be able to create a collection of images tailored to them, and browse through creative matches and generated study and career resources.

Explore our website

Your questions may be more specific to AUB. They may relate to our Open Days or employability. Or it could be to do with how students are supported while they're with us. Continue to explore our website for further information.

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Open Day FAQs

Unsure about something? We've answered a few Open Day FAQs.

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Cost of Living

Take a look at the average monthly spend for a student in private rented accommodation

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Wellbeing and Counselling

Whether you have a problem, or just need someone to talk to, our team is here to help

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Stepping into industry

At Arts University Bournemouth, we're proud to train individuals to make their mark in the creative industries, with a huge community...

AUB Academy facilitates a wide range of creative short courses, catering to a variety of age ranges and abilities. There's never a bad time for students to get involved and start exploring their creativity. Explore some of their offering to students aged 11–18 below.

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Saturday Art School

Our Saturday Art School courses are designed to inspire and enable the creators of tomorrow – explore our full list of courses.

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National Saturday Club

Across 30 weeks, National Saturday Club will introduce you to a variety of art and design disciplines, setting you up...

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Summer courses

Our summer courses are a great way to polish your portfolio, experiment and learn new skills or simply have fun with your creativity.

Meet the Schools and Colleges Liaison team

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Victoria Sheath Senior School Liaison Officer

BA (Hons), PGCE

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Widening access to creative education

Every student with the talent and ambition to succeed in higher education should have the opportunity to do so, regardless of their background.

Our Access and Participation Team works with schools, colleges and communities to raise aspirations, break down barriers and create opportunities. Explore the programmes, events and initiatives designed to help more young people access creative education and employment.

Learn more

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Portfolio Days

Our Portfolio Days equip students with valuable information and advice on portfolio preparation on how to apply to AUB.

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Widening access to AUB

Those with the potential to benefit from higher education, deserve the opportunity to do so. At AUB, we’re committed to making that happen.

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Global Schools

AUB offers workshops, talks and presentations to global schools. Get in touch with our team to find out more