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Transferring to Arts University Bournemouth
Transferring to Arts University Bournemouth
It's never too late to join the creative community at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB). Whatever your reasons, you may wish to transfer universities during your studies. We'd be delighted for you to continue your education journey with us.
At AUB, you can transfer onto one of our undergraduate degrees* for your second year or third year onwards if you feel like we're the better fit for you.
*Exceptions apply – see our list of available courses below.
What to expect from AUB
We're a community of artists, designers, innovators and entrepreneurs at AUB. We champion the individual, and celebrate the risk-taker and the change-maker.
By joining this creative community, you're signing up to study on an award-winning campus, at the top art and design specialist university outside London (as named by The Guardian).
Study just a stone's throw from the beach
Bournemouth is an area of unique natural beauty, which includes nine miles of award-winning sandy beaches. It's also home to a vibrant art scene and thriving nightlife. Not to mention, one of the most affordable locations for students in the UK (NatWest Student Living Index 2026).
Explore our accommodation
Live right in the heart of campus, or within Bournemouth itself. Whether you're a social butterfly or prefer quieter settings, we have accommodation options to suit everyone with our Halls of Residence.
Discuss your options with the team at accommodation@aub.ac.uk.
Understand the finances
The money side of university can be daunting. Luckily, we have experts on-hand to walk you through the financial side of your transfer to AUB.
You can contact the team at income@aub.ac.uk.
Our courses
Our diverse selection of courses offers entry for students wishing to transfer for second or third year for 2026/27.
Please note: you need to have completed a full year (if transferring to Year 2) or two years (if transferring for Year 3) to be eligible to start at AUB.
BA (Hons) Animation Production
Our Animation Production course explores the whole production process, and techniques from traditional 2D drawn animation to stop motion.
BA (Hons) Commercial Photography
Study Commercial Photography at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and open days
BA (Hons) Communication Design and Strategy
Study Communication Design and Strategy at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...
BA (Hons) Costume
Master the skills you need to become a professional maker, tailor and costume supervisor for the film, theatre and events industries
BA (Hons) Creative Direction
Study Creative Direction at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and open days...
BA (Hons) Creative Writing
Study Creative Writing at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...
BA (Hons) Fashion
Study Fashion at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...
BA (Hons) Fashion Communication
Study Fashion Communication at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...
BA (Hons) Fine Art
BA (Hons) Fine Art at AUB is an exciting, multidiscipline course, set within our dynamic culture of making in our purpose-built studios...
BA (Hons) Games Art and Design
Study Games Art and Design at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
Study Graphic Design at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days.
BA (Hons) Illustration
Study Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days.
BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design
Study Interior Architecture and Design at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...
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...
BA (Hons) Modelmaking
Study Modelmaking at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...
BA (Hons) Photography
Study Photography at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...
BA (Hons) Textiles Design
Study Textiles Design at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and open days
Due to their nature and content, you can only transfer to the following courses from Year 2 for 2026/27. It won't be possible to enter these courses for your final year only.
Please note: due to the nature of the course, if you wish to join our BA (Hons) Film Production course from Year 2, you must state as part of your application which specialism you wish to join. We can't accept applications to the Directing specialism at Year 2.
BA (Hons) Acting
Study Acting at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days.
BA (Hons) Architecture (Part 1 RIBA/ARB)
Study BA (Hons) Architecture at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days.
BA (Hons) Content Creation with Marketing
Study Content Creation with Marketing at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and open days
BSc (Hons) Fashion Management and Strategy
Study Fashion Management and Strategy at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...
BA (Hons) Film Production
Study Film Production at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...
BA (Hons) Media, Marketing and Advertising
Study Media, Marketing and Advertising at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...
How to apply
We recommend anyone transferring to study at AUB to apply through UCAS.
Generally, you’ll need to meet our entry requirements and the content of the degree you’re currently studying needs to be similar to the course you're transferring to.
Once we receive your application, we may be in touch to request further information.
Find out more about the application process and entry requirements on our website. Or if you're not sure and need help, email our Admissions team at admissions@aub.ac.uk.
Applying from a Progression Partner institution
AUB proudly partners with several recognised institutions around the world to articulate the pathways to select AUB degrees. If you are applying from one of these partner institutions, you may not need to provide course and unit descriptions. You can apply to AUB via UCAS or via our direct application on our website. Email international@aub.ac.uk for more information.
Applying from an international university that is not an AUB partner
We welcome applications from students around the world! To check if your university study is eligible to be considered for Direct Entry, please email admissions@aub.ac.uk with the full name of your institution/university (including the location and English name, if needed) and the name of the programme/qualification you are taking. Our Admissions team will confirm in writing if your institution is eligible for Direct Entry.