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About AUB Your route to AUB From Kings to AUB

Kings has a formal progression agreement from the Advanced Level Foundation to Bath

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) recognises and welcomes applications from students on Kings university degree preparation programmes.

Students are counselled and Offers made based on the formal tariff agreement between Kings and the university.

On successful completion of their studies at Kings, students can progress to Arts University Bournemouth to continue their degree studies.

About Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) was founded in 1880 as the Bournemouth Government School of Art. It became a full university in 2012, specialising in art, performance, design and media in the creative industries. It is one of the UK's few higher education institutions exclusively dedicated to arts-based courses. It currently offers the largest film school outside London, and plans for course diversification are underway, along with the new School of Arts, Media and Creative Industries Management.

Key Facts

Rankings

  • #78 in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
  • #93 in the Complete University Guide 2025
  • #100 in the Guardian Good University Guide 2025

Latest student enrolment

  • approx 3,000

Year founded

  • 1880

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  • The close, creative community at AUB is based on a single, award-winning campus (RIBA South West Award 2017).
  • The university delivers courses in studios, workshops and industry-based or simulated learning environments. 
  • Rated gold by the Teaching Excellence Framework, AUB has won particular praise for its input from practising artists and creative professionals.
  • Arts University Bournemouth has a number of notable alumni including Simon Beaufoy, the screenwriter of Slumdog Millionaire and 127 Hours.
Location

Your route to AUB

Depending on the degree subject you want to pursue at Arts University Bournemouth, you will choose from:

Key facts

When

  • January 2025
  • September 2025

Where

  • Bournemouth
  • Brighton
  • London
  • Oxford

Duration

  • 1 academic year (3 terms)

Lessons

  • Average 21 hours per week plus homework and private study

Entry requirements

  • Academic: Good grades at high school or equivalent institution
  • Language: Minimum IELTS 5.5 (5.0 in Reading and Writing) or equivalent
  • Minimum age: 16.5

From Kings to AUB

Every year our students get accepted on a wide range of degrees at Arts University Bournemouth.

Below are examples of past progression.

Please note that for some nationality / degree combinations, we have had many students but we only mention once.

The subject ranking is from The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

Student country Kings course Degree Subject ranking
China Art Foundation Fashion 62 (Art and Design)
Angola Degree pathway Interior Architecture and Design 62
Syria Degree pathway Interior Architecture and Design 62
Kings alumni at Arts University Bournemouth

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The Kings Admissions Team