Location:

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Academic Year, Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Year Round

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Arts University College at Bournemouth has been offering specialist education since 1885 and is one of the most successful and popular higher education arts specialists in the UK, with an excellent national and international reputation. With around 3000 students on full-time courses there is a personal and friendly approach to all activities. All courses have relatively small year groups, ensuring that all students get the attention and support that they expect and need from experienced and professionally qualified tutors. Currently the University College has more than 450 international and mainland European students from about 60 countries.

AUCB is one of an exclusive group of specialist higher education institutions in the UK devoted solely to the study of the arts. Our excellent reputation in the creative industries has developed over many years with several of our specialist courses now being considered to be the best in the country. Students from different courses often collaborate with each other, creating an atmosphere and working environment closely matched to the professional creative industries.

Our reputation is underpinned by consistently good reports from the body which monitors us, the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). Their most recent audit gave the University College the highest possible grade; awarding 'broad confidence' in the management of the quality of our courses. The report also commended the academic standards on offer and highlighted many features of good practice, including the contribution of technician tutors to students’ learning and the provision of library services.

Setting Description:

The University College is situated in Dorset, on the border of the adjoining towns of Bournemouth and Poole. London is only 2 hours away and there are also regular sea crossings to Europe from the local area.