Arts University Bournemouth
There are days when our campus seems to overflow with the shared energy of our students as they interrogate, explore and realise their own creative stories.
About the institution
One campus. Multiple disciplines. Unlimited possibilities.
AUB is a leading university offering high quality specialist education in art, design, media and performance across the creative industries.
With students from over 60 countries joining our courses from Preparation through to Postgraduate level, AUB is a creative community where students and staff come together to innovate, collaborate and connect.
AUB is set in one the UK’s most beautiful award-winning natural locations and Bournemouth itself is also home to one of the fastest growing creative and digital hubs in Europe. At AUB, it’s not just a thriving digital and creative environment you’ll graduate into. Students are immersed into a richly artistic community with experienced staff and industry collaborations supporting the creative journey from the start.
Number of Undergraduate Students
3700
Average First Year Class Size
Teaching spaces for practical work are designed to accommodate smaller groups of around 30. Lecture theatres accommodate around 150 .
Size of Instituition
Small Institution <5000
Selectivity
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Campus Style
City Island Campus : One campus. Multiple disciplines. Unlimited possibilities
Education Model
As a specialist creative arts university we want our students to be experts in their discipline and so we offer single subjects.
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes - Some Courses Only
Are there study abroad options?
No
Cost of Tuition
Course level dependent: Foundation: £5,421 (Home), £13,250 (international). BA £9,250 (Home), £16,950 (international)
Funding
All international and EU student applications are automatically considered.
IB Grade Requirements
Decisions are based not just on academic qualifications but also on the portfolio of creative work.
UFP Grade Requirements
Yes we will definitely consider applications from a Foundation Programme, it really depends on the aspirations and needs of each individual .
Subjects
UK Top 100
Top Specialist Arts and Design University in UK (The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021)
Architecture | Country Top 30 | |
Art & Design | UK Top 50 | |
Creative Writing | Country Top 50 | |
Dance, Drama and Cinematics | UK Top 50 | |
Fashion | Industry Noted | |
Film and Media Production | Industry Recognised Top School | |
Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies | UK Top 50 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
---|---|
Architecture | Art & Design |
Art & Design | Art & Design |
Creative Writing | English & Media |
Dance
| Performing Arts |
Drama & Theatre
| Performing Arts |
Fashion | Art & Design |
Film and Media Production | Art & Design |