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Arts University Bournemouth

929 reviews for Arts University Bournemouth

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(4.2)
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Molly Hartzell
2 reviews
SECOND YEAR

Illustration BA (Hons)

University rating (4)

Everyone likes art and is invested. It can be improved by having more classes to directly improve our own skills such as drawing and painting techniques/pushes.

Reviewed: 29 February 2024
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Lavanya Letizia
1 review
SECOND YEAR

Fashion Branding and Communication BA (Hons)

University rating (4)

Its great to have a course which is not offered by many Universities something that provides an opportunity for in-depth learning and specialization in a particular field of study like in my case with Fashion Branding and communication. Since University life has started, as an international student you do face a lot of problems, whether it be cultural barrier or change of place but provided the right amount of support often helps with increased independence. It definitely has been a time of significant personal growth. A chance to gain a deeper understanding of myself and my values. Networking has also been a huge part of my entire uni life so far, having professors, from actual industries has helped us gain a lot of firsthand knowledge from their personal experiences and not just theory thats been taught. Meeting fellow students, and professionals in various fields. Networking opportunities have been very valuable for future my career endeavors. Financial Burden would be the only thing that stresses everyone a little, especially for someone whos completely new in the country until they find a job that suits them, it does get different to bring basic food to uni everyday and if the food provided in the cafeterias in uni would be a little cheaper. that would make life easier for a lot of students.

Reviewed: 27 February 2024
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Joshua Nyul
2 reviews
FIRST YEAR

Animation Production BA (Hons)

University rating (4)

Best- I love the look of AUB The teaching is genuinely pretty good THE LIBRARY! Worst- Feel like the university needs some more facilities such as more parking and a sports hall space for societies. Sometimes communication isn't the best. Either it be between lecturers or student union.

Reviewed: 21 February 2024
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Gergana Georgieva
Aged 18-24 years
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Illustration BA (Hons)

University rating (5)

The course staff are really supportive of all creative endeavours and will hear you out and give you advice. The first unit (and second unit) are solely focused on creating artwork and there is no written work whatsoever. This has really helped me focus on using my art as the main communication device to convey my ideas rather than lengthy evaluations and justifying choices with “artist research” as i have done in previous courses. You are given free access to both Apple and Windows devices, and not forced to work with one over the other. The illustration course offers free weekly life drawing, specialising in fundamentals of drawing (like observation and anatomy) as well as illustration techniques (like caricature and exaggeration). The library has a massive selection of books, journals, magazines, DVDs, and probably other formats i’m not familiar with. It is also incredibly easy to request a book that they don’t have and the library staff can work with you if the book is hard to find.

Reviewed: 20 February 2024
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Tara
Aged 45-54 years
1 review
SECOND YEAR

MA Photography

University rating (5)

Being a dedicated arts campus, the atmosphere is highly creative, with many opportunities for collaboration with other courses. The staff are really helpful and supportive, the campus grounds are very nice with a beautifully designed gallery, and green spaces. A very well equipped library and plenty of industry standard equipment available for loan. I highly recommend it.

Reviewed: 20 February 2024
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Marcie Howard
1 review
SECOND YEAR

Illustration BA (Hons)

University rating (5)

Cheaper places to buy food on campus. Sometimes if I’m there the whole day unexpectedly, I’d rather just starve than pay the prices of the shop or canteen food it’s that expensive

Reviewed: 20 February 2024
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Rachel Hemming
Aged 18-24 years
1 review
SECOND YEAR

Fine Art BA (Hons)

University rating (4)

I think that this University is great and has amazing opportunities, I would say however that these opportunities are limited due to large costs and very little financial help compared to other universities. Bournemouth has a good nightlife, but there's not the biggest emphasis on it so there's no pressure or fear of missing out. In the spring/summer its great to be so close to the sea. I wish that the library was 24/7 access with keycards, so it can be quite limiting during deadlines when there's no access to the facilities at the university after 9pm. Rent and living costs are cheaper elsewhere in the country. Even down south, Bournemouth is quite expensive. Its great being so close to Bournemouth University. We share a lot of their facilities and you can meet so many other students. Honestly, the experience at this University really differs per course, but you can thrive at this university if you pick the right course and have enough financial support.

Reviewed: 19 February 2024
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Nirvaan
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Fashion BA (Hons)

University rating (4)

Quite the understated fashion course, but it has oh so much to offer!!! The mentors are extremely supportive and are truly well versed in the field. With having facilities such as a Dye Studio, Sewing Studio, Knit Studio, Embroidery Studio, Digital Suite and a Pattern Cutting Studio, its everything a fashion student could want. With being in close proximity to London, we have access to everything going on in the Industry. Being in a place like Bournemouth really does help look at a different side of fashion. Away from the glitz and glam, you get to see how small scale vintage shops to even big retail stores like River Island and Zara function. Practice of sustainability is a part of the culture here. Being close to the sea is an absolute blessing.

Reviewed: 19 February 2024
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Tilly
Aged 18-24 years
First gen student
1 review
SECOND YEAR

Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons)

University rating (4)

The student support here is really great. Loads of financial support offered which has really helped me personally (Food in first year, trips, bus pass etc). The Career and life skills people are really helpful for things like placement and next steps and its super easy to access them. I do wish there were more facilities in terms of computer rooms. As they often get very busy and the computers in the library are not only limited in numbers but also don't offer some of the programmes that i have to use for my course. Overall i think the uni is great and has a welcoming and motivating feel to it. From the staff and the campus itself. Definitely a good uni to come to if you like a balance between 'uni life' (the town is great), and a more seperate focused learning space. The beach is lovely too!

Reviewed: 19 February 2024
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Zoe
1 review
THIRD YEAR

Graphic Design BA (Hons)

University rating (5)

This uni has such a great culture and it feels like an great place to be creative. I just wish there was a better student union bar (not a costa by day) and better options for eating as it is super expensive to buy lunch on campus.

Reviewed: 19 February 2024

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