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The Arts University College at Bournemouth:
Established in 1885, The Arts University College at Bournemouth (AUCB) is located between Bournemouth and Poole in Dorset on the South Coast of England. We provide internationally-recognised degree courses, diploma courses and specialist summer courses in the fields of art, design, media and performance to students from the UK and worldwide. We also offer short study abroad / semester programs for international students.  

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AUCB is situated less than 2 hours from London which is easily reached via good motorway links or regular train and coach services. Both Bournemouth and the nearby city of Southampton have international airports providing flights to over 50 destinations throughout the UK and Europe. In addition, there are regular ferry crossings to the Continent from Poole and Southampton.

Short Study Abroad / Semester Programs for International Students:
AUCB short study abroad programs are designed for international students who want to spend time learning in the UK but do not want to spend as much as 2 - 3 years studying. These short courses give students the opportunity to work  alongside full-time degree or diploma students for 1, 2 or 3 semester terms.

When you apply, our Course Leaders will work with you and your tutors to decide on the best year to join your chosen programme, usually either in year one or year two. Students who join our courses are fully integrated with degree and / or diploma students and benefit from the full range of resources available.

You can join existing degree or diploma students on the following courses:
Acting, Art & Design, Fine Art, Fashion Design & Technology, Fashion Studies, Interior Architecture & Design, Modelmaking, Textiles, Photography, Commercial Photography, Film Production, Architecture, Graphic Design, Digital Media Production, Animation Production, Illustration, Costume with Performance Design and Make-Up for Media and Performance

If you can't find the exact course you want, we can design a course tailored to your individual needs. You can join several groups of students on a range of different courses and also receive one-to-one tuition.