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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.



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.
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) has enjoyed an highly successful summer as its students and graduates racked up an overwhelming list of...
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is to expand its portfolio with the introduction of a new school and eight new undergraduate courses.
This year’s New Blades recruitment fair ended with a major triumph for AUB as seven of its BA (Hons) Modelmaking students came away with...
Graduate Fashion Week hosts the largest showcase of fashion student talent from universities across the country. Including those studying...
World-class architects have gathered in Bournemouth to mark the opening of AUB’s new Innovation Studio, designed by Sir Peter Cook.
AUB Textiles Lecturer Kelly Bailey artwork is exhibited at the Fida X Miami Fashion Arts Summer Exhibition 2021
Past Event
This MoDiP exhibition is an exploration of how design in plastics can be used to help people survive in extreme situations...
Past Event
Our 2022 graduating students are exhibiting their work in London, find out more
Past Event
The material of which an object is made has a profound effect on its perceived worth. This is because we inhabit a world full of...
Past Event
A Museum of Design in Plastics exhibition supported by TheGallery. This display is an excerpt of MoDiP’s exhibition, Friend and faux...
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.
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.



Explore our creative community
Discover AUB for yourself at an Open Day. They're a fantastic opportunity for you to get a feel for studying with us, whether you attend an on-campus Open Day or watch a virtual talk from the comfort of your own home
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