Making an Application

Your Application

If you are an International Student (non-EU) and wish to apply for a place on a Higher Education course BA (Hons), you can do one of the following:

  • complete a UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) application form (please note that all EU applicants have to apply through UCAS)
  • apply to us directly using an International Application form (downloadable pdf). You can also contact us directly for an application form on +44 (0)1202 363233 or email international@aucb.ac.uk.

 

It is recommended that you submit your application between January and April for entry to the course the following September, though we will consider applications outside of this time. We highly advise to all the students who require visa to study in the UK to start application process as early as possible.

 

Please make sure that all information on your application is accurate and up-to-date. The information you provide on your application form is used to make informed decisions about your application. Please make sure that your application is accompanied by:

  • portfolio of relevant work - please refer to portfolio guidelines page.
  • personal statement - your personal statement is your chance to us why we should want you as a student. We will want to know why you are interested in the courses that you have applied to and what you hope to do after your studies. If you are not in full-time education, you should give details of any relevant work experience, and information about your current or previous employment.
  • references - letter of recommendation from someone who knows you well (e.g. tutor, employer).
  • academic qualifications - include all qualifications that you have, and also any qualifications that you are currently taking.
  • English Language Test - please send us your results. If you have not taken a test yet, ,please notify us when you are planning to take it.

 

UCAS Applications

If you chose to apply through UCAS the codes for the Arts University College at Bournemouth courses that are starting in 2012 are as follows: University College Code Name: AUCB, University College Code A66 (we do not have a campus code as all our courses take place on one site).

 

The application cycle opens on 1st September 2011 and the closing date for equal consideration of applications to all courses is 15th January 2012. We will accept and consider applications after this date, but places may be limited on some courses. You can choose up to five courses, which UCAS will arrange into alphabetical order. Each university and college will only see details of their course or courses for which you have applied. They will not see your other choices until all your applications have been processed.

 

Further details regarding the UCAS application process can be found on their website at: http://www.ucas.com/.

 

Preparation for Higher Education Applications

If you are applying for a place on a Preparation for Higher Education course (Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, Extended Diploma in Art and Design or Diploma in Photography), you should apply directly to the University College by completing an application online. Applications are accepted throughout the academic year, although it is recommended that you apply before the end of May for entry to the course in September.

 

(If you are interested in applying for a Preparation for HE course, but do not have sufficient artwork in the UK to show at interview you could attend a part-time course to build your portfolio. Alternatively you could be set a project to demonstrate your skills. Contact the International Office for details of projects or the Short Courses office for details of their courses).

 

Applications for Postgraduate study (Masters) should be made directly to the University College at Bournemouth and further information on the process can be found in the Postgraduate Study section.

 

To find out what happens next please go to the after your application section.

 

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