Student satisfaction
National Student Survey
Relative position27th percentile
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University profile
The Arts University Bournemouth in profile
The Arts University Bournemouth is a higher education college. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
1885
Founded
Silver
TEF award
52
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
Comparable indicators for AUB, calculated from published official datasets. This is not an overall university ranking.
Graduate outcomes
Graduate Outcomes survey
Relative position42nd percentile
Official source →Continuation
Students continuing after their first year
Relative position84th percentile
Official source →Provider percentiles are StudySmarter calculations across providers with sufficient comparable coverage. Missing or stale dimensions are omitted, and small differences should not be overinterpreted. No commercial review scores are used.
Subject strengths
AUB ranks in the UK top 10 for 1 subject. UK subject ranks from the Complete University Guide league tables.
#7 Tourism Transport Travel & Heritage Studies#24 Art & Design
Complete University Guide subject league tables. Only subjects where AUB ranks in the UK top 25 are shown.
About AUB
The Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a higher education college, founded in 1885.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. It is based in 7, Fern Barrow, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5HH.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about AUB at a glance.
1885
Founded
Poole
Location
52
Programmes listed
Higher education college
Institution type
Silver
TEF award
I am a …
Applying from school or college
You apply to AUB through UCAS with your A-levels, BTEC or T-level. Colleges often teach HNCs, HNDs and foundation degrees alongside honours degrees, usually in smaller groups with a hands-on, career-focused approach.
From HND to a full degree
Many students start with an HNC, HND or foundation degree at AUB and top up to a full honours degree with a final year of study, a lower-cost, step-by-step route to a bachelor's.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or without traditional qualifications, AUB welcomes an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and part-time or work-based routes. Colleges are a strong option for returning learners.
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Programmes at AUB
52 programmes at AUB. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
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Complete programme list for AUB; full-time, part-time and delivery variants are grouped (52 programmes, 2026).
Campus & locations
AUB is a campus-based higher education college in Poole.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
Poole
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Students & campus life
Who you’d study alongside at AUB in Poole. The student body in numbers, from official HESA data.
3,740
Students
enrolled (HESA, 2024/25)
14%
International
students from outside the UK
9%
Mature students
aged 25+ on entry
UK students by ethnicity
White85%
Asian4%
Black3%
Mixed7%
Other1%
Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.
Is AUB right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- like the idea of student life in Poole
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about AUB, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
The Arts University Bournemouth awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. If you normally live in England, eligible tuition and maintenance loans can cover costs up front; repayment starts only above the income threshold.
Independently quality-assessed
Teaching quality holds a Silver award in the Office for Students’ TEF, an independent national assessment of teaching, learning and student outcomes.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in Poole with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read AUB’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body TEF Silver
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
The Arts University Bournemouth awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
TEF Silver for teaching quality
Independent national assessment by the Office for Students of teaching, the learning environment and student outcomes (TEF 2023).
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. Eligible students who normally live in England can apply for student finance; students from elsewhere use their ordinary-residence body. Check the course page for the exact fee. The main routes:
Tuition Fee Loan
Eligibility and the maximum depend on ordinary residence, course and provider nation; paid directly to the university when awarded.
Maintenance Loan
Helps with living costs; the amount depends on household income and where you study.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Starts the April after graduation, only above the income threshold, and is written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Frequently asked questions about AUB
Is AUB officially recognised?
Yes. The Arts University Bournemouth is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised.
How highly is AUB rated?
AUB is holds a Silver TEF award for teaching quality.
What can I study at AUB?
52 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to AUB?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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