The Arts University Bournemouth Postgraduate Application 2025/2026

The Arts University Bournemouth Postgraduate Application 2025/2026

Applications for postgraduate courses at the Arts University Bournemouth are open for January 2025 and September 2024 entries. You can apply for any of the postgraduate and research courses using the institution’s online application form. Applicants are encouraged to apply early so that they have time to organize accommodation and arrange for a visa (if required) before they enroll.

An MA or postgraduate degree is a chance for every student to build on their achievements and study at an advanced level. The MAs will deepen your understanding of a subject; giving you the chance to critically approach your work and hone your practice. AUB encourages applications from students with a broad range of qualifications and also welcomes students from all educational backgrounds. Arts University Bournemouth will take into account the knowledge and skills that applicants(students) developed outside the classroom as well as their previous qualifications.

UK Applicants are to have a BA (Hons) Degree graded at 2.1 or above, or an equivalent UK or international qualification in the chosen subject or a related discipline whereas international students need English Language qualifications, including qualifications for MA and Master of Architecture (MArch) courses.

The Arts University Bournemouth Postgraduate Application Deadline 2025/2026

UCAS Application Deadline 2025

• The UCAS equal consideration (on-time) application deadline is January 2025. This is the deadline for equal consideration.

 AUB Postgraduate September 2024 Intake Application Date

• Autumn Term-23 September 2024 – 10 January 2025
• Spring Term-13 January – 2 May 2025
• Summer Term-5 May – 15 August 2025

AUB Postgraduate January  2025 Intake Application Date

• Spring Term-13 January – 2 May 2025
• Summer Term-5 May – 15 August 2025
• Autumn Term-8 September – 19 December 2025

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The Arts University Bournemouth Postgraduate Courses And Programmes Offered

An MA or postgraduate degree is a chance to build on your achievements and study at an advanced level. AUB’s MAs will deepen your understanding of a subject; giving you the chance to critically approach your work and hone your practice.

• Master of Architecture (Part 2 ARB/RIBA)
• MA Animation Production
• MA Design and Innovation
• MA Digital Fashion Innovation
• MA Film Practice
• MA Fine Art
• MA Graphic Design
• MA Historical Costume
• MA Illustration
• MA Painting
• MA Photography
• MRes Arts
• MPhil/PhD Research Degrees
• MA Film Practice (Online)
• MA Interior Design (Online)
• MA Landscape Architecture Studies (Online)

The Arts University Bournemouth Postgraduate Application Requirements 2025/2026

Arts University Bournemouth encourages applications from students with a broad range of qualifications and they welcome students from all educational backgrounds. The University will take into account the knowledge and skills that you’ve developed outside the classroom as well as your previous qualifications. Below are the entry requirements for postgraduate courses:

UK Applicants:

• You’ll usually have BA (Hons) Degree graded at 2.1 or above, or an equivalent UK or international qualification in your chosen subject or a related discipline.

 Postgraduate International Applicants:

For international applicants, AUB accepts a range of English Language qualifications, including the following qualifications for MA and Master of Architecture (MArch) courses:

• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) grade C
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) grade C
• Certificate of Attainment in English (London Board) level 5 or 6
• IELTS score of 6.5 or above
• Pearson PTE score of 62 and over, with a score of 51 in each component.
• IELTS, Pearson, and TOEFL scores must be less than two years old at the time the course commences to be valid.

AUB may also accept TOEFL iBT scores of 80 or above for entry to degree courses; however, we’d prefer one of the above qualifications. TOEFL is a test of American English and is not classified as a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for Tier 4 Visa applicants.

Alternative Qualifications/Experience:

• Applicants with other than the required academic qualifications will be considered for entry if there is sufficient evidence to indicate that they have the potential to fulfill the objectives of the course of study and to achieve the standard of the final award.
• Applications are also welcomed from those with other qualifications or with work experience that demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills to study at the postgraduate level.

Note: Please note that AUB doesn’t request information about criminal records from its applicants.

The Arts University Bournemouth Postgraduate Application Process 2025/2026

The MA or postgraduate degree is a chance to build on your achievements and study at an advanced level. MAs will deepen your understanding of a subject; giving you the chance to critically approach your work and hone your practice. The process below will guide you to apply as a postgraduate student:

Applying Directly For A Postgraduate Course At AUB:

Applications are open for January 2025 and September 2024 entries. You can apply for our postgraduate and research courses using our online application form: