Arts University Bournemouth is a specialist creative university on the south coast of England, a short walk from Bournemouth's beaches. It is best known for film production, animation, visual effects, costume, fashion, architecture and acting, with industry-standard studios. Choose it for a focused creative degree in a seaside town.
Poole, United Kingdom
Official website: aub.ac.uk
Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework
One of the UK's leading specialist arts universities
1880s art school roots; university status in 2012
£18,000 – £21,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£11,000 – £14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on aub.ac.uk before you apply.
BA Film Production
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BA Animation Production
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BA Costume and Performance Design
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MA Visual Effects
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Film, animation and visual effects with industry-standard studios.
Costume — a well-known programme feeding theatre and film.
Campus a short walk from Bournemouth's sandy beaches.
Graduates work at Framestore, DNEG, Aardman and major film and TV productions.
Costume alumni work on West End and Hollywood productions.
Graduates can work in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus sits between Bournemouth and Poole with studios, workshops, a gallery and halls on one compact site.
Bournemouth is a seaside town with seven miles of beaches, a large student population and London about two hours away by train.
CAS from Arts University Bournemouth
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027, followed by a portfolio review or interview. Master's applications are rolling.
Courses start once a year in September.
You need a Student route visa. AUB issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Film production, animation production, costume and performance design and visual effects are popular. Entry depends mainly on your portfolio, with IELTS 6.0 for undergraduate and 6.5 for Master's.
AUB offers some international scholarships that reduce tuition. Check the university's scholarships page for current amounts.
