Arts University Bournemouth

Our postgraduate courses: 

MA Animation Production

MA Creative Teaching and Learning Design (Online)**

MA Digital Fashion Innovation

MA Film Practice*

MA Fine Art

MA Graphic Design

MA Historical Costume

MA Illustration

MA Painting

MA Photography

Master of Architecture (Part 2 ARB/RIBA)*

PGCert Creative Teaching and Learning Design**

PGDip Learning Design Methods**

Most of our courses are available in either full- or part-time, making it easier for you to study around work or day-to-day life. 

*Only available to study full-time

**Only available to study part-time

A postgraduate degree offers you a chance to deepen your understanding of a subject, develop skills further, like critical thinking and boost your employability. Most importantly, you can continue studying a subject you’re passionate about.

While each course is as specific or discipline focused as can be, the interdisciplinary approach to learning encourages you to tailor your own creative journey. As part of our creative community, you'll have the support of the course team and access to our industry-leading facilities including a drawing studio, a printroom, workshops and Innovation Studio.

We’re also home to ‘world-leading’ research, according to REF 2021, with 42% being ‘internationally excellent.’

Our campus is set in one the UK’s most beautiful natural locations, boasting spectacular gardens, beaches, forests and a Jurassic coastline classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site.

Bournemouth and our neighbouring areas have plenty to offer, too. From a famous nightlife scene to a thriving community of local, independent makers and small businesses – there's something for everyone.

On campus, you’ll find lots of great resources and facilities. We have an unrivalled library that’s dedicated to the creative arts, a gallery where we exhibit inspiring works from renowned artists, plus the Museum of Design in Plastics (MoDiP) with current research focussed on the environmental future of plastics.

When you graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to exhibit your work as part of our Summer Shows. Every summer our campus turns into the biggest gallery in the South West, with graduate work taking over. As a postgraduate student, you’ll also have the opportunity to host your show in local spaces, like The Lighthouse, Poole. 

Why AUB? 

AUB is a microcosm of creativity and talent. We pride ourselves on our small, but beautiful and well-appointed campus – built with students in mind. On campus, you’ll have access to industry-standard equipment and facilities to support your learning and creative evolution. 

As a community of like-minded creatives, our campus has a reputation for being inclusive and supportive, with the freedom to be who you are, or who you want to be. 

“I felt like I could be myself because everyone else was themselves” 

Nebras Jamali, BA (Hons) Acting, featured in BBC’s Our Girl