Arts University Bournemouth - a specialist university focusing on art, design, media and performance since 1883.
About Us
With just over 3,000 students based on campus (approximately 150 of which are postgraduate), AUB is a close-knit community of creative and collaborative innovators, who all share a common commitment to the arts. The university fosters an environment where boundaries can be pushed, beliefs and practices can be challenged, and conventions can be tested.
We offer a range of Master of Arts degrees and supervision for students who wish to undertake a Research degree (MPhil/PhD). Research degrees are validated by the University of the Arts London (UAL).
In the Research Excellence Framework (REF), over 40% of AUB’s university research was deemed to be ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world-leading’.
Based on the border between Bournemouth and Poole, means that AUB is close to all the best student spots – including clubs and restaurants, art galleries and shops and miles of sandy beaches. We offer halls of residence on campus, or closer to the town centre with various room types available for all budgets.
Our Campus
Our campus is a living, breathing, academic environment for creativity. It’s where you’ll make amazing things happen. We’re a microcosm of the creative industries, right down to having the best tools for the job. We invest in the technology and spaces that equip you for life in your chosen field, ensuring that you to get used to the equipment and facilities you’ll find in the real world.
Drawing Studio: Designed by renowned architect – and AUB alumni – Sir Peter Cook, this unique wavy blue building was purpose-built to provide a space rich in natural light for artists.
Printroom and Passiv Haus: The Printroom is home to our traditional and modern printing presses and Passiv Haus is a light and spacious drawing room.
MoDiP: The Museum of Design in Plastics (MoDiP) is the UK’s leading research facility for the study of plastics in design.
TheGallery: TheGallery works in collaboration with AUB and hosts many exhibitions to inspire students and offers a platform for students and local, national and international artists.
Innovation Studio and workshops: The Innovation Studio is part of AUB's Lab 4 Creative Technologies. Featuring state-of-the-art equipment and digital resources, and the latest in digital and physical manufacturing technology.
Scholarship and bursaries
We aim to have a diverse student environment with the best creative talent in the UK and have several scholarships and bursaries available.
We offer a scholarship for academic achievement; applicants with a 2:1 degree may be eligible for a 10% discount off the course fees. The university also offers a scholarship for relevant experience – those who don’t have a degree but are applying with relevant work experience may be eligible for a 10% discount on course fees.
For international students, we offer International Excellence Scholarships, worth up to £5,000. These scholarships recognise and support creative talent within the global student community.
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