Arts University Bournemouth
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a specialist art and design university in Bournemouth, England, ranked #2 art and design specialist in the UK by both The Times Good University Guide and The Guardian University Guide 2026, and the top specialist art and design university outside London. AUB offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught and research degrees across art, design, architecture, fashion, film, animation, performance, photography and creative writing. Research degrees (MPhil/PhD) are validated by University of the Arts London (UAL). Professional programmes include Architecture accredited by RIBA and ARB. AUB reports that 92% of its graduates are in work or further education (UK full-time undergraduates, 15 months after graduating in 2023).
Fields of study
- Animation
- Architecture
- Art and Design
- Communication Design
- Costume and Performance
- Creative Writing
- Dance
- Events Management
- Fashion
- Film Production
- Fine Art
- Games Art and Design
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Interior Architecture and Design
- Makeup, Hair and Prosthetics
- Media, Marketing and Advertising
- Modelmaking
- Photography
- Textiles Design
- Visual Effects
Accreditation: RIBA; ARB; University of the Arts London (UAL) – validation of research degrees
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September, January
- Application deadlines
- January 29 (UCAS deadline for UG); varies for International and PG.
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- admissions@aub.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Animation Production (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| BA (Hons) Modelmaking for Industry Degree Apprenticeship (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| MPhil/PhD Research Degrees (opens in a new tab) | PhD | 3 years | Varies | Nov 15, 2025 | February 2026 |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.