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Bournemouth Film School

Bournemouth Film School

Creatively led, industry-focused

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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Showtime

With so much talent in one place, whichever of our 15 courses you choose to study, you’ll collaborate with your fellow BFS students on multiple productions.

MA Historical Costume student named runner-up in National Embroidery Award

Fleur Webb, an MA Historical Costume student from Arts University Bournemouth (AUB), has secured the runner-up spot in the highly...

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MA Creative Writing course leader to launch new novel with "Midsummer Faery Ball"

To celebrate the release of his spellbinding new novel, "The Knowing: a Fantasy", author and academic from Arts University Bournemouth...

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Smugglers, shipwrecks and secret diamonds: "Moonfleet" takes to the Palace Court Theatre stage

The shadows of the Dorset coastline will creep into the heart of Bournemouth as AUB Theatre Productions presents a...

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MA Creative Writing (Online) student longlisted for prestigious writing competition

AUB MA Creative Writing (Online) student Kate Couch has been longlisted in the 2026 Farnham First Five Pages competition for her debut...

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Dr Kevan Manwaring releases new eco-poetry collection: "Erth Praze"

Dr Kevan Manwaring, programme leader for MA Creative Writing (Online), and Senior Lecturer on BA (Hons) Creative Writing at AUB...

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Creativity meets conservation: acclaimed "Writing the Earth" programme returns to AUB

Arts University Bournemouth has announced the return of its acclaimed annual programme, Writing the Earth, in celebration of Earth Day...

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Upcoming Event

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

Upcoming Event

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

Upcoming Event

Missing Pieces: Making Archive Costumes Complete showcases student recreations alongside their corresponding archive garment, to explore...

Upcoming Event

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

Past Event

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

Past Event

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

A world in full colour

We exist to empower and inspire the next generation of performers, storytellers and technical specialists.

Equipped with the best

What goes on behind the scenes is just as important as the finished piece. We use industry-standard equipment in every production, giving you the skills and confidence to work with the latest technology.

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A network beyond BFS

We equip you with more than just a degree. We help you develop the skills and experience to pursue your dream career, and go on to become part of a network of award-winning industry alumni.

Funding futures

We’re creating a platform of rolling funding schemes for filmmakers, creatives, artists and innovators that reflect the range of disciplines at the heart of Bournemouth Film School. Our first fund has been created specifically for our Alumni, but we’re planning to open to funds for regional, national and global applicants, too.

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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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