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Art, Design and Architecture

Art, Design and Architecture

Rethink reality

Being a part of AUB puts you at the heart of a community of artists, designers and makers. Our purpose-built, industry-standard studios make you perfectly placed to find answers to real-world challenges.

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Close-up of Liz Walker's art depicting a woman and girl in a pink-tone room.
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Shape your future

With so much talent in one place, whichever subject you choose to study, you’ll collaborate with other courses to bring creative visions to life.

Photo Portrait Now: BA (Hons) Commercial Photography student work shines in National Portrait Gallery display

Portraits captured by Arts University Bournemouth students are currently featured as part of a major new display at the National Portrait...

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AUB postgraduate students take over Lighthouse with 2026 Summer Shows

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is delighted to announce two highly anticipated postgraduate exhibitions showcasing the extraordinary...

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D&AD New Blood 2026: BA (Hons) Graphic Design graduates score two Pencils and Best in Show

Graduates from the BA (Hons) Graphic Design course at Arts University Bournemouth are celebrating after being awarded Best in Show...

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Arts University Bournemouth Class of 2026 and Honorary Fellows gather to celebrate Graduation

The Class of 2026 was celebrated by Arts University Bournemouth at this year’s Graduation ceremonies, held at the Pavilion...

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BA (Hons) Fine Art graduate selected for prestigious national showcase

Arts University Bournemouth is celebrating the national success of recent BA (Hons) Fine Art graduate, Subarna Mukherjee...

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AUB graduate partners with The Harbour Hospital for groundbreaking X-ray art project

An Arts University Bournemouth graduate is pushing the material limits of his medium by using medical X-rays to create cameraless...

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Upcoming Event

The Archetypes depict eight creatives in their making spaces across campus, each one representing a creative identity, spotlighting...

Past Event

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) invites you to a celebration event for two of our Postgraduate Summer Show exhibitions at Lighthouse...

Past Event

Arts University Bournemouth is delighted to collaborate with the Lighthouse to present "WILD...LIFE" – an exhibition of work by our...

Past Event

Arts University Bournemouth is delighted to collaborate with the Lighthouse, Poole to present "ELEVEN" – an exhibition of work by our...

Past Event

This summer, we’re launching the Festival of Creativity 2026, an exciting new event set against the backdrop of our vibrant Undergraduate...

Past Event

The Summer Shows provide an exciting opportunity for our 2026 graduating...

Challenge conventions

To encourage an inquisitive and open-minded approach, each course is designed with collaboration at its core, and a curriculum built to challenge.

An unparalleled campus

AUB has one of the best specialist campuses in the UK. We’ve worked with world-leading architect Sir Peter Cook to create unique spaces where students are never stuck for inspiration or space. Allowing you to gain the skills and confidence to step into the creative industries.

Inside the Drawing Studio
Innovation Studio, photographed by Richard Bryant. Photo of an interior space, with several people sat working at tables. A rectangle-shaped railing is in the middle of the room.
Students at work in Fashion studios
A man viewed from the side in a workshop working with a machine.
Fashion shoot inside the drawing studio

A network beyond AUB

AUB mirrors professional practice with a strong emphasis on innovation. Courses are supported by a global network of industry professionals and alumni, giving you a head-start before you even graduate.

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A tunnel made of typography: 'The Ultimate Experience'. At the end of the tunnel is IMAX.

Join us for an Open Day

Open Days at AUB are the perfect opportunity to discover what it's like to study with us. Come and experience our creative campus, get to know current students and our course teams, tour our accommodations and ask any burning questions.

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