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Visual Communication Welcome Guide

We're delighted to have you join us at Arts University Bournemouth, and hope that your time here will be rewarding, challenging, creative and enjoyable.

Visual Communication Welcome Guide

Welcome to AUB

Now that you've decided to come and study with us, it's time to start thinking about practical matters, like getting to know the campus, finding any support you might need, setting up home in Bournemouth, and much more.

This guide is designed to assist you with your preparations before arriving at AUB, and to make your first weeks as easy as possible.

Guide to Bournemouth

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Our Campus

Our campus is a living, breathing, academic environment for creativity – it's where you'll make amazing things happen

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Accommodation

We know our students like different styles of places to live – we have a great range of halls of residence for first-years to choose from

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Student Support

We believe people learn best in a vibrant, caring environment, and we want to help you thrive while you’re here

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Students' Union

Our Students’ Union exists to make sure that all students have the best possible experience whilst studying at AUB

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Latest news & events

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Engaging your local community with workshops and projects during your studies
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AUB MA Illustration student work features at Green Fashion exhibition
Filmmaker and BA (Hons) Animation Production alumnus S Miyazaki standing with his framed British Animation Award.
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British Animation Awards: Graduate animation Cortex wins Best Undergraduate Student Film
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LUSH to use BA (Hons) Graphic Design first years' designs at major music festivals
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Autumn Fun Day
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Spring Fun Day
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Being a Boy Celebration
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AUB London Shows 2024