Arts University College at Bournemouth

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History

• The Arts University College at Bournemouth (AUCB) was originally founded over 100 years ago as a specialist arts institution.
• It became an HEI in 2001.
• It was awarded Taught Degree Awarding Powers in 2008 and became a University College in July 2009.

Notable alumni

• Simon Beaufoy – Simon is an Oscar-winning screenwriter who studied Film and Television at the AUCB in the late 1980s/early 1990s. Simon penned the scripts for The Full Monty, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day and the multi award-winning Danny Boyle film Slumdog Millionnaire.
• Nick Love – Nick is a producer, director and writer who studied Film at the AUCB in the early 1990s. His film credits include The Football Factory, Outlaw and most notably The Business. He has recently released The Firm and is in pre-production with a remake of The Sweeney starring Ray Winstone.
• Wolfgang Tillmans – Wolfgang studied Photography at the AUCB in early 1990s. He is a critically acclaimed photographer who has been published in magazines such as i-d and Vogue and he is the first photographer to win the Turner Prize.
• Edgar Wright – Edgar studied at the AUCB in the early 1990s and has achieved huge success as a writer, director and producer. He is most famous for his collaborations with Simon Pegg which include the Channel 4 television series Spaced and films Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz.
• Mel Giedroyc – Mel studied Film in at the AUCB in the early 1990s. She is a prolific actress, television presenter, comedian and writer who is perhaps best known for her comedy collaborations alongside Sue Perkins and as a writer for French and Saunders.
• Nick Knight – Nick studied Photography at the AUCB in the late 1970s/early 1980s. He has photographed some of the world's most famous people and is a multi award-winning fashion photographer and owner of SHOWstudio.
• Sara Sugarman – Sara studied Film and Television at the AUCB in the 1990s. She is an actor and directing auteur whose directing credits include Mad Cows, Very Annie Mary and Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen starring Lindsay Lohan.
• Suri Krishnamma – Suri studied Film at the AUCB in the mid 1980s. He has directed several films, including A Man of No Importance, New Year's Day, and Wuthering Heights as well as several episodes of the BBC drama Waking.

Location and transport

• Situated on the south coast of England, with good train links to London and ferry/air routes to Europe.
• Dorset has outstanding natural beauty with wonderful beaches and unspoilt countryside (including the New Forest and the Purbeck Hills).
• Much historic and artistic interest with large towns such as Bournemouth also offering a vibrant, youthful environment.

Entry standards

• The university college welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who have the potential to gain a degree.
• Offers to most courses are made on the basis of interview and portfolio, rather than previous academic achievement.

Student mix

• Approximately 3,000 higher education students.
• 45% male, 55% female.
• 85% from the UK, 5% from the EU, 10% from overseas.

Course flexibility

• Students on all courses undertake a range of self-directed project units which lets them focus on areas of particular interest.

Teaching standards

• The university college was in the top 25% in the National Student Survey for teaching, assessment, academic support, learning resources and personal development.

Academic strengths

• Excellent reputation for courses in the creative arts and design.
• Over 95% of students have secured employment within six months of graduation.

Student facilities, including library and computing

• Largest specialist purpose-built library outside London, with unique Plastics Museum.
• Excellent IT facilities (PCs and Macs); campus is wi-fi; state of the art facilities and workshops; contemporary gallery space.
• Enterprise Pavilion offering facilities and mentoring to new graduates launching creative business.

Disability services

Students' union

• University college is affiliated to NUS.
• President of University College SU sits on various committees including the University College's Board of Governors.

Recent/prospective new builds

• New fully equipped studio facilities have recently been completed for Graphic Design and Architecture courses.

Availability of part-time work