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Study Performance at Arts University Bournemouth

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Study Performance at Arts University Bournemouth

A creative degree is about you and the world we live in. It's about how you want the world to look, sound, feel, show and inspire. It's about equipping you with the skills you need to get the job you want, so that you can thrive in today's world.

If you're interested in studying on one of our performance courses, you can apply via Clearing. Express your interest today.

Our performance courses

Take a look at our performance courses below and begin your creative journey.

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BA (Hons) Acting

Study Acting at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days.

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BA (Hons) Dance, Movement and Creative Practice*

Study Dance, Movement and Creative Practice at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply...

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BA (Hons) Costume

Master the skills you need to become a professional maker, tailor and costume supervisor for the film, theatre and events industries

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BA (Hons) Creative Writing

Study Creative Writing at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...

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BA (Hons) Make-up, Hair and Prosthetics

Study Make-up, Hair and Prosthetics at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...

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APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

Now that you've found the perfect course, it's time to apply.

Check out our handy 'how to apply' guide and our portfolio top tips.

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OPEN DAYS

Open Days are a great way to get a feel for undergraduate life at AUB. At an Open Day, you'll be able to explore the campus, talk to course teams and discover our industry-standard facilities.

Visit us on:

  • 6 December
  • 10 January
Book an Open Day
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AUB SHOWCASE

We're proud of our alumni, and rightfully so.

Explore the incredible work of our graduates in our online AUB Showcase.

Browse work by course, student or theme.

Discover AUB Showcase

Have you thought about...?

Wondering where else your creativity could take you? You may want to look into some of our other courses which, while different from performance, rely on similar skills and could take you to similar industries.

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BA (Hons) Commercial Photography

Study Commercial Photography at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and open days

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BA (Hons) Film Production

Study Film Production at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...

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