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  • Join us for an Open Day – 12 July 2025
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  • Join us for an Open Day – 12 July 2025
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When you apply to AUB through Clearing, you can expect guaranteed accommodation, a free annual bus pass, plus free access to a cinema and gym. Also, did we mention we're right by the beach?!

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Undergraduate Summer Shows

Study at the top art and design specialist university in the South West

The Complete University Guide 2026 named AUB one of the top five universities in the South West. We're the only one of those five to specialise in art, design, media and performance.

Nurturing creativity. Engaging communities. Collaborating with industry. Making a difference.

Rachael Kolb - Commercial Photography
Rachael Kolb - Commercial Photography

AUB's latest news

Discover what goes on within and beyond our creative campus.

Making the best possible difference in the world starts with making your best possible self. We enable this through creative learning, supported by state-of-the-art studios and equipment and engaged, passionate staff.

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Magazines in the library

Our Research

More than 12% of AUB’s research has now been classed as ‘world-leading’ with a further 42% being classed ‘internationally excellent’, according to REF 2021.

Creative people see the world differently. We learn differently. Which is why we've remained creative specialists since 1883.

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AUB Showcase
Witches and Folklore – Silicone Prosthetic earlobes and eyepiece with a handmade hair lace wig.
Witches and folklore prosthetic make-up
The model is wearing a sheer shirt with golden polka dots and a sparkling, pink midi skirt. Her head is covered by a vinyl record sliding out from its sleeve
Uncanny Fashion
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AUB Showcase
Witches and Folklore – Silicone Prosthetic earlobes and eyepiece with a handmade hair lace wig.
Witches and folklore prosthetic make-up
The model is wearing a sheer shirt with golden polka dots and a sparkling, pink midi skirt. Her head is covered by a vinyl record sliding out from its sleeve
Uncanny Fashion
Gradient background with text that reads: AUB Showcase
AUB Showcase
Witches and Folklore – Silicone Prosthetic earlobes and eyepiece with a handmade hair lace wig.
Witches and folklore prosthetic make-up
The model is wearing a sheer shirt with golden polka dots and a sparkling, pink midi skirt. Her head is covered by a vinyl record sliding out from its sleeve
Uncanny Fashion

AUB Showcase

Explore the incredible work of our freshly graduated 'Class of 2024' in our online AUB Showcase. Browse work by course, student or theme.

I felt like I could be myself because everyone else was themselves.
Nebras Jamali
BA (Hons) Acting, featured in BBC's Our Girl
Drawing Studio
Drawing Studio
Sustainability at AUB
Sustainability at AUB
Drawing Studio
Drawing Studio
Sustainability at AUB
Sustainability at AUB
Drawing Studio
Drawing Studio
Sustainability at AUB
Sustainability at AUB

Sustainability

We recognise our responsibilities and are committed to continuous environmental, sustainable and social justice improvement in both our curriculum and day-to-day operations. Our campus has also been awarded EcoCampus Platinum – the highest level of university accreditation.