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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.

First-year BA (Hons) Graphic Design students win Lush internships following "industry-standard" work

Two students on BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Arts University Bournemouth are celebrating as they receive internships...

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BA (Hons) Graphic Design hosts 10th annual networking event connecting students with industry

The event, which took place on Wednesday 11 March, brought together 48 professionals from 24 companies both in person and online...

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BA (Hons) Fine Art graduates exhibit work at PRAXIS in Cardiff

A group of six BA (Hons) Fine Art graduates from Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) took part in the Axis Graduate Programme, which...

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Saatchi Gallery exhibition features work from BA (Hons) Fine Art alumna

A BA (Hons) Fine Art graduate from Arts University Bournemouth is among the artists exhibiting at the Saatchi Gallery's Good Eye Projects...

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MA Painting student duo celebrates colour and change in new exhibition

Itch that Scratch: A celebration of colour and change, a collection of work from Natalia Karpinski and Paul Hartley...

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AUB alumnus recognised for stereotype-defying photography

Nigerian photographer Aderopo Afolabi is gaining international recognition for a research-led photographic practice...

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Upcoming Event

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

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Developed as part of a two-week intensive course project, the puppets were designed for promotional music videos inspired by...

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This summer, AUB Campus will be transformed into the most extensive gallery space in the southwest of England...

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AUB would like to invite you and your guests to the formal opening and private view for our Undergraduate Summer Shows 2025.

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Arts University Bournemouth is bringing its showcases to London once again this year, with exhibitions and events taking place...

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Recent rapid development in the field of AI has created a ground swell of interest from artists and designers in the potential...

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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