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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.

BA (Hons) Fashion students and alumni showcase at 2025 Fashion SVP Fair

Seven SVP Designer of the Year finalists from Arts University Bournemouth were selected to showcase their work at the Fashion SVP Fair...

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Paul Mellon Centre awards the Thorp Archive digitisation grant

The Thorp Archive, held at AUB, is the complete archive of Thorp Modelmakers, founded by John Thorp in London in 1883 and...

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Interior Architecture and Design students unveil art trail at new Royal Bournemouth Hospital building

The murals, which are part of a developing hospital art trail – a key element of the NHS Trust's £500 million transformation programme...

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AUB lecturer announced as one of The Architecture Drawing Prize winners for 2025

Marie-Louise Raue, BA (Hons) Architecture lecturer at Arts University Bournemouth, has been announced as one of just 15 global winners...

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Astronomical achievement – BA (Hons) Photography’s Tom Liggett captures images from space

Earlier in the year, Tom Liggett worked with the Filmed in Space Company to plan and carry out a series of space launches...

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Another stunning summer: Look back on the 2025 achievements of our award-winning students and alumni

Students past and present from Arts University Bournemouth have spent another summer bringing in awards, nominations, shortlistings...

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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...

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

Past Event

AUB would like to invite you and your guests to the formal opening and private view for our 2024 Undergraduate Summer Shows.

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.

Explore our creative community

Open Days at AUB are the perfect opportunity to discover what it's like to study with us. Whether you attend an on-campus Open Day or watch a virtual talk from the comfort of your own home – we've got you covered.

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