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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.

Postgraduate artists present "Rock, Paper, Scissors" exhibition at GATHER, Poole

Arts University Bournemouth is pleased to announce Rock, Paper, Scissors, a vibrant group exhibition featuring works by postgraduate...

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AUB MA Painting Course Leader explores myth, memory and landscape in Soho exhibition

Arts University Bournemouth’s Associate Professor and Course Leader for MA Painting, Dominic Shepherd, unveiled his latest solo...

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BA (Hons) Illustration graduates transform Castlepoint into vibrant community hub

Following the success of the award-winning Chatty Benches initiative, Arts University Bournemouth graduates are taking centre stage at...

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Arts University Bournemouth partners with Lester Aldridge to showcase emerging artistic talent

Arts University Bournemouth has announced a creative partnership with leading South Coast law firm, Lester Aldridge, to showcase and...

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AUB academic featured by the Met Office for research exploring new relationships with rain

A Senior Lecturer from Arts University Bournemouth is exploring how communication design might help people...

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AUB graduates recognised in prestigious Platform Graduate Award

BA (Hons) Fine Art graduates from Arts University Bournemouth have been selected to feature in the prestigious Platform Graduate Award...

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Past Event

Riffing on the game Rock, Paper, Scissors, this group exhibition of artwork by MA Fine Art and MA Painting students at AUB...

Past 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...

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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