Arts University Bournemouth, UK

The Arts University Bournemouth is a private university based in Poole, England. It was established in 1883. The University's campus offers a perfect academic environment for creativity. It is famous for its art, performance, design, and media-related courses. The University aims to build industry-standard studios that make a perfect place for students to find answers to real-world challenges. It is home to one of Europe's fastest-growing creative and digital hubs.

Moreover, the University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. It also encourages opportunities for establishing and sharing best practices in research. There are more than 30 clubs at the University to keep students engaged and entertained through various activities of personal, educational, social and other interests. The University is currently involved in teaching more than 3,300 students.

Why Choose the Arts University Bournemouth?

The Arts University Bournemouth is in one of the UK's most beautiful natural locations. The location boasts spectacular gardens, beaches, forests and a Jurassic coastline classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site. It is a perfect place for international students to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of the UK. But it isn't just beautiful; the peaceful environment gives students a memorable experience.

The core reasons to study at AUB are:

Creative Community
Here, the students will get an opportunity to be part of a leading creative community. They'll be able to work with other like-minded individuals in University's collaborative, studio-based environment to inform, inspire, entertain and provoke the world around them. Moreover, the University's collective mix of specialism enables creative visions to become a reality. After graduating from University, students will be immersed in a richly artistic community right from the start.

Unique Campus
The University has invested a lot in building its campus. No matter what you want to create, the University offers the space and technology to make it happen. University's industry-standard equipment and studio-based culture allow students to graduate with the skills and confidence to step into the creative industry and work with the latest technology.

Create Network

International students will be able to create a network beyond AUB. The University reflects its professional practice with a strong focus on collaboration and innovation. At the University, students will be taught by visiting professionals, as well as have the opportunity to take part in live briefs and become part of the University's network of award-winning industry alums.

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Rank

Poole, England

Location

1883

Established

700+

International Students

Art, Performance, Design, and Media

Famous Courses

£17,950 - £19,950 p.a.

International Fees

Key Features

UK's number 1 specialist university for employability
700+ International students from about 60 countries
Have the largest School of film outside London
It has one of the best specialist campuses in the UK
Over 70 film, theatre, and dance a year
University's digital sector supports more than 7,500 digital jobs

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Arts University Bournemouth Ranking

The creative approach to teaching and world-class facilities are the core reasons behind the University's high reputation. The UK ranking organisations have included the Arts University Bournemouth among the top 100 universities of the UK. Moreover, the University's art-related courses are highly reputed in the UK. Some of the global and UK rankings of the University are mentioned below.

Arts University Bournemouth Ranking
Ranked By	Ranking
The QS World Ranking	751-800
The Guardian University UK Rankings	70^th
The Complete University Guide UK Rankings	71^st
Sunday Times	79^th

Complete University Guide UK Rankings 2022 for Courses
Ranked By	Ranking
Architecture	22^nd
Art and Design	35^th

The Guardian UK Rankings 2022 for Courses
Ranked By	Ranking
Animation and Game	18^th
Fe art	53^rd
Graphic design	35^th
Interior design	17^th
Product design	16^th
Fashion and textiles	25^th
Film production and photography	23^rd
Architecture	22^nd
Hospitality, event management and tourism	23^rd

Admission Criteria

Despite the high quality of education and an increased number of applicants, the entry criteria of the University are very general. The University accepts the most popular English proficiency exams (like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and Language Cert) to assess the student's English language skills. Moreover, students can also take admission based on MOI (Medium of instruction) if they score a certain minimum percentage in 12^th English. The exact criteria to take admission to Arts University Bournemouth are mentioned below.

Arts University Bournemouth Entry Requirements
Eligibility	Undergraduate	Post Graduate	Post Graduate Research
Academics	70% or above the 12^th standard	60% or more bachelor's degree*	65-70% or more master's degree
IELTS	6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each band	6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each band	7.0 overall, 7.0 in the writing band and 6.5 in other bands
TOEFL	80 overall, with a minimum score of 18 in writing, listening, and reading and 19 in speaking	92 overall, with a minimum score of 20 in speaking and 19 in listening, reading and writing	100 overall, with a minimum score of 27 in writing and 22 in listening, reading and speaking
PTE	55 overall and at least 51 in each section	62 overall and 51 in each section	67 overall and at least 55 in each section
LanguageCert	B2 Communicator with 33 in each section	B2 Communicator with 38 in each section	C1 Expert with 33 in each section
MOI	Accepted (if 70% or above marks 12^th English)	Accepted (if 70% or above marks 12^th English)	Not Accepted
LOR	Requires one	Requires two	Requires two
Work Experience	Accepted	Accepted	Accepted

NOTE: Students who cannot achieve the minimum academic score can enrol for foundation courses and then be eligible for an undergraduate course. Students who could not achieve minimum English proficiency scores can register for pre-sessional classes.

Arts University Bournemouth Courses

The Arts University Bournemouth offers 24 BA (Hons) courses at the undergraduate level. The University's courses are highly appreciated and valued in the UK. All the master's degree programmes are taught in the Graduate school of the University. It is one of the best universities for arts-related courses to study in UK. The list of various undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University is mentioned below.

Arts University Bournemouth Undergraduate Courses
Acting	Commercial Photography
Architecture	Creative Writing
Costume	Design
Dance	Fashion
Events Management	Film Production
Fashion Branding and Communication	Graphic Design
Fine Art	Interior Architecture and Design
Illustration	Modelmaking
Make-up for Media and Performance	Photography
Performance Design and Film Costume	Visual Communication
Textiles	Music and Sound Production
Visual Effects (VFX) for Film and Television

Arts University Bournemouth Postgraduate and PhD Courses

Master of Architecture

MA Animation Production

MA Design and Innovation

MA Digital Fashion Innovation

MA Film Practice

MA Fine Art

MA Photography

MRes Arts

MA Painting

MA Illustration

MA Historical Costume

MA Graphic Design

MPhil/PhD Research Degree

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Arts University Bournemouth Fees and Living Cost

The plenty of opportunity for creativity and quality education justify the University's fee structure. Whereas if we talk about the cost of living, it is £10,000 per year. The exact fee structure of the University is mentioned below.

Arts University Bournemouth Fees and Cost of Living
Courses	Fees
Undergraduate	£17,950 - £19,950 p.a.
Postgraduate	£18,500 (full course fee)
PhD	£18,500
Living Expenses	£10,000 per year (approx.)

Intakes

The University offers two intakes to international students, i.e., September and January. The application for its popular and highly ranked undergraduate courses gets filled quickly. To timely apply to the University, students must follow the deadline mentioned below.

Arts University Bournemouth Intakes
Intakes	Month of take	Application Deadline
Autumn	September	End of June
Spring	January	End of October

Scholarship

It is available to all students who are not awarded an AUB bursary or scholarship for every year of their studies. International students who pay their fees for Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes earlier will be eligible for this scholarship.