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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.

BA (Hons) Illustration student Alesha Shukor wins New Blood: The Portfolios competition

A graduating BA (Hons) Illustration student from Arts University Bournemouth has been named among the winners of the 2026 New Blood...

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BA (Hons) Fine Art's Tia Mirza creates newly unveiled portrait of Sir Sadiq Khan

A remarkable new portrait of Sir Sadiq Khan, created by a graduating BA (Hons) Fine Art student from Arts University Bournemouth...

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Two sides of the same page: How two AUB students are bringing university theatre to Life

Kerry, a third-year BA (Hons) Design for Costume and Performance student, and Ollie, a first-year BA (Hons) Graphic Design...

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AUB Senior Lecturer traces history and hydrology in new collaborative art project

A new collaborative art project, launched at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museo Nacional in Madrid, explored the...

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Graduating student Madeleine Iyengar secures first place in Dorset Art Prize

A graduating BA (Hons) Fine Art student from Arts University Bournemouth has claimed first place in the Over-18s category at this year's...

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Arts University Bournemouth celebrates historic clean sweep at New Blades 2026

BA (Hons) Modelmaking students from Arts University Bournemouth have achieved an unprecedented historic victory at the prestigious...

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Upcoming 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...

Past Event

We're bringing our graduates' course showcases to London as part of our 2026 Summer Shows, with exhibitions and events from June to...

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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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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