Arts Institute at Bournemouth, details of Arts Institute at Bournemouth
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
History
- The Arts Institute at Bournemouth (AIB) 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 will become a University College in due course.
- 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.
- A limited number of Halls places (both campus and town centre) but Bournemouth has ample rental accommodation at reasonable rates.
- Student Services offers help and advice to students seeking accommodation and runs Accommodation Days each summer.
- For more information on accommodation at AIB, click here.
- The Institute 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.
- Click here for more details on entry standards at AIB.
In receipt of Partial Maintenance Grant £200
Tuition fees (2009): £3,225
Students will also receive a bonus of £150 on successful completion of their first year, £250 after their second year and a further £500 upon completion of their final year.- All students who receive a grant of £1,075 – £2,905, will receive a sum of £200.
- Up to 30 students from designated target groups will receive a 25% reduction on halls fees.
- All students from designated schools and colleges will receive up to £350 per year for bus company travelcards.
- Students who receive a grant of £1,075 or above will receive up to £175 in vouchers for bicycles and accessories.
- Students from care will receive an additional £2,000 per year.
- Eligibility for bursaries to be assessed using UUK/SLC model bursary scheme (HEBSS).
- For bursary and funding information at AIB, click here.
- Approximately 2,200 higher education students.
- 45% male, 55% female.
- 85% from the UK, 5% from the EU, 10% from overseas.
- Students on all courses undertake a range of self-directed project units which lets them focus on areas of particular interest.
- The Institute was in the top 25% in the National Student Survey for teaching, assessment, academic support, learning resources and personal development.
- Excellent reputation for courses in the creative arts and design.
- Over 95% of students have secured employment within six months of graduation.
- 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.
- For details on the disability services at AIB, please telephone +44(0)1202 363291, email disability@aib.ac.uk or visit thewebsite.
Students’ Union
- Institute is affiliated to NUS.
- President of Institute SU sits on various committees including the Institute's Board of Governors.
- For more details on the Students' Union at AIB, click here.
- New fully equipped studio facilities have recently been completed for Graphic Design and Architecture courses.
Availability of part-time work
- Students are eligible to apply to become Student Ambassadors and to undertake occasional paid work for the Institute.
- Wide range of part-time work available in the Bournemouth and Poole conurbation.
- Careers Service provides details of some part-time opportunities.
- www.aib.ac.uk
- general@aib.ac.uk
- The Arts Institute at Bournemouth, Wallisdown, Poole, Dorset BH12 5HH
- +44 (0) 1202 533011
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