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Study Abroad and Exchange

Visual Communication

AUB offers students the opportunity to explore their creative practice while broadening their horizons.

Visual Communication

Semester Study Abroad courses are for students and professionals who wish to spend time abroad, developing their creative skills and gaining credits towards their university degree, but don't necessarily want to spend 2-3 years in another country.

Course Information

Semester Study Abroad Visual Communication course is broad and exciting, incorporating elements of both graphic design and illustration. Its focus is on solving communication problems using a variety of media. Students explore typography, print and screen-based media, web design, animation and illustration. The first part of the course provides skills in these areas, and students have the opportunity to work on projects that have been set by industry, as well as course briefs. All briefs are designed to reflect current industry practice.

Course Details

Mode of study

Full time

1, 2 or 3 terms

Autumn Term Duration

1 Term

September - December

2 Terms

September - March

3 Terms

September - May

Spring Term Duration

1 Term

January - March

2 Terms

January - May

Contact Study Abroad on +44 1202 363824 or Skype: aub-studyabroad

Portfolios are required from all prospective candidates who wish to do a Semester Study Abroad course at the Arts University. The portfolio’s purpose is to show us how you communicate and translate ideas visually. Your portfolio will be reviewed by the course leader and a panel who will determine the most appropriate year of study in the course for each candidate.

Other types of programmes, such as bespoke courses are also available. For more information or to apply for a course contact us on +44 1202 363824 or email studyabroad@aub.ac.uk

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Overview

Study Abroad courses are for students and professionals who wish to spend time learning in the UK with our students for one or more terms

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Preparation For Master's

This course helps you develop your creative understanding or increase your English language skills before apply for a MA course.

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Outgoing Opportunities

Exchange programmes offer the opportunity for current AUB students to study part of their degree with one of our partner universities.

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Incoming Opportunities

Find out more about studying at AUB, either as a Study Abroad student or an exchange student from one of AUB’s partner institutions.