Stepping into industry

At AUB, you won't only work on projects assigned by your course teams; you'll also respond to briefs set by the professionals.

Live briefs form an important part of several of our courses, offering you valuable real-world experience in working alongside third parties and external clients.

Every course at AUB is partnered with an Industry Patron – a professional individual or organisation that'll work with you in a variety of capacities.

They could direct you in live briefs, provide unique insights in guest lectures, and pass on their wisdom and experience to enhance your learning and future skills.

On most of our undergraduate courses, you have the option to take a placement year between your second and third years.

Doing a placement can be a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and experience, to strengthen the all-important CV, and even to build relationships with employers to carry forward after you graduate.

It's not only what you know... who you know helps too! At AUB, you'll have the chance to network not only with your peers across courses, but also with industry professionals.

Whether it's at specially organised course events, or part of your degree showcases in London, networking can open doors to placements, internships, freelance work and more.

Our careers and enterprise service, AUB Futures, will support you at every stage of your professional development, especially while you're studying with us.

They offer a varied programme of one-to-one coaching, events, workshops and talks throughout the academic year.

Our studios and facilities are kitted out with top-of-the-range equipment and resources. You'll learn in professional-level environments, and work with the tools and software you can expect to use in industry.

In addition, you'll be taught by teams of academics and technicians who still actively contribute to their creative fields.

It's never too early to start that career journey, even if it's part-time or freelance to support you while you study. There's a jobs and opportunities board that's accessible to all students; plus AUB Futures, our careers and enterprise service, is always on hand to offer support with finding part-time work.

We'll always have time for you – whether you graduated a month ago or a decade ago. AUB Futures' career coaching is a lifetime service, so you can approach the team for support and guidance at any time.

Your bond with AUB doesn't end with graduation. By joining our alumni network, AUB&, you'll share your future successes, and gain the chance to mentor, passing on your own wisdom and experience.

The Innovation Studio, based on AUB campus, is home to support for creative entrepreneurs and start-ups. Take advantage of residencies, access to creative technologies and expert advice to grow your innovative ideas and realise their potential.

Our alumni are always welcome on campus, and can continue to use our facilities after they graduate. This includes our Library – one of the top 15 university libraries according to the National Student Survey.

The journey doesn't have to end at AUB. We offer a range of postgraduate courses, held both on campus and online, allowing you to upgrade your practice, your expertise, and your career.