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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

  • Location: Seaside, Town

Student life

University is the perfect time to meet like-minded people, start a new hobby or re-try something old. The clubs and societies from AUBSU are groups run by students for students and there are plenty to choose from. Whether you're a cinephile, poet, or want to try volleyball you’re sure to find something you'll enjoy. And if you can't find a pre-made group that you love, we encourage you to start your own! 

 

Student Services are here to support you before, during and after your time at AUB. The team offer specialist guidance for a range of additional support needs from wellbeing support and counselling to financial guidance and study skills – so you can make managing your studies easier. When you graduate, you’ll still have access to our specialist careers team, too.

Visit Arts University Bournemouth to see what life is like on campus.

What's it like to live in South West?
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The South West of England is made up of seven counties, with rural areas surrounding key student cities – from Plymouth and Bournemouth up to Bath, Bristol and Cheltenham & Gloucester.

You'll find many a festival – including the world-famous Glastonbury. And if you're a cider or cheese buff, you'll have plenty to try in the South West. You can always walk it off in Dartmoor and Exmoor national parks, or beautiful countryside from the Cotswolds to Land's End.

Cornwall, Dorset, and Devon are big coastal favourites, with idyllic beaches and waves to test the bravest surfers.

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What's it like to live in Bournemouth?
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Beautiful beaches, buzzing nightlife, and a bounty of parks all help to make Bournemouth a number one student destination.

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Campus and facilities

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.

 

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 is home to some iconic buildings, too, including the Drawing Studio which was designed by renowned architect – and AUB alumni – Sir Peter Cook.

Course locations

Main Site - Arts University Bournemouth

Wallisdown, Poole, BH12 5HH