INFORMATION LEAFLET FOR STUDENTS FROM THE USA

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1 INFORMATION LEAFLET FOR STUDENTS FROM THE USA

2 ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH IS A LEADING CREATIVE UNIVERSITY IN THE UK OFFERING HIGH QUALITY, SPECIALIST EDUCATION IN ART, DESIGN, MEDIA AND PERFORMANCE. WHATEVER YOUR PASSION, WE LL HELP YOU EXPLORE IT. WHATEVER YOUR AMBITION, WELL PROVIDE THE ROUTE TO GET YOU THERE. ON THE WAY, YOU LL COLLABORATE WITH OTHER COURSES, LEARN NEW SKILLS FROM INSPIRING STAFF AND CREATE WORK WITH INDUSTRY-STANDARD EQUIPMENT. WHATEVER YOUR JOURNEY, WE LL HELP YOU GET FROM A TO B. AUB WELCOMES MANY STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE AND HOST STUDENTS FROM THE USA EACH YEAR ACROSS A RANGE OF COURSES. WE HOPE THIS INFORMATION GUIDE WILL HELP YOU TO START YOUR CREATIVE JOURNEY WITH US!

3 WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN THE UK? Deciding where to study can be a daunting process. Here are a few reasons why Arts University Bournemouth in the UK could be a great option for you. AUB s Bachelor s degrees can be achieved in just three years* AUB s programmes are focussed on your chosen specialism from day one with no need to take any minors or electives. Study the subject you love and nothing else The tuition fees are competitive compared to equivalent specialist institutions in the USA Discover the British culture with easy access to European destinations Make yourself employable. Employers value students who have studied abroad demonstrating independence, flexibility and having an open mind University accommodation is single room and private bathroomno sharing required! *BA Film Production has a 3 and 4 year option ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Foundation Studies Successful completion of an accredited high school diploma with a GPA of 3.0 or above BA (Hons) courses For direct admission to AUB s BA courses prospective applicants are urged to follow a college preparatory program in high school, taking a senior course in fine or applied art where possible. One of the following: Successful completion of an accredited honours or college preparatory high school diploma with a GPA of 3.0 or better Successful completion of an accredited high school diploma with a GPA of 3.0 or above plus one of the following: 3 AP exam results with a grade of 3 or better SAT I (Reasoning) scores of at least 1100 SAT II subject tests in at least 2 subjects with scores of 600 or better ACT test results in at least 2 subjects with scores of 24 or better Successful completion of an accredited Associate s Degree Successful completion of first year (freshman year) of university at an accredited university Successful completion of a recognised Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Studies AUB will consider other relevant qualifications. For further information please visit: aub.ac.uk/plan-visit-apply/apply-now/entry-requirements

4 APPLICATION PROCESS The process of applying to universities in the UK is different from the US system. Here is a guide to applying to AUB. You can apply for a maximum of 5 courses in the UK One application is submitted via UCAS for all 5 courses. There is no need to submit multiple applications. For more information on UCAS and how it works, visit: ucas.com The UCAS application will require personal details, education history, a personal statement and references. Check out the UCAS website for lots of helpful tools and advice You can apply before you receive your grades from High School or College Most courses at AUB will require a portfolio of work to be submitted If your application is successful, you will receive either a conditional or unconditional offer. An unconditional offer means that we are satisfied you already have the qualifications required for the course A conditional offer is made if you are yet to satisfy the conditions such as completing your high school diploma. You can submit your results after you have made your application For further information on how to apply, visit: aub.ac.uk/plan-visit-apply/apply-now FINANCE Tuition fees are competitive compared to equivalent institutions in the USA and you are only paying for 3 years. Arts University Bournemouth participates in the US Department of Education s Direct Loans programme and so will accept FAFSA s. Eligible US students are able to access federally-subsidised Stafford and PLUS loans to help finance their studies with us We have been approved to process VA benefits with the US Department of Veterans Affairs. As a US Veteran, you can use your Chapter 33 (post-9/11 GI Bill) and Chapter 35 benefits to fund your studies at AUB subject to course approval by the VA. If full tuition fees are paid by 1st August, you are eligible to a 10% discount. If you pay your fees using Federal Aid, you may also be eligible for a 10% discount. For further information on Finance, visit: aub.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding

5 VISA INFORMATION To study on a full time degree programme in the UK, you will need to apply for a Tier 4 study visa and will require a passport to travel. You can start your visa application 3 months before your course starts but no earlier. You will need to ensure you have all of the necessary documents ready before making your visa application; this includes a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) which must be requested from AUB. For more information on how to apply for the correct visa and what documents are required, please visit: aub.ac.uk/international/visas-immigration Study Abroad Section If you are currently enrolled at a US institution, you may be able to join us at AUB as a study abroad student, studying with us for one or two semesters or a full academic year. For more information on Study Abroad, please visit: aub.ac.uk/courses/study-abroad Contact details We regularly visit the USA and would love to meet you to answer your questions. Feel free to contact our team: Siobhan Miller (UK) Senior International Officer smiller@aub.ac.uk Brittany Stone (USA) Country Representative usa@aub.ac.uk International Office international@aub.ac.uk aub.ac.uk WHAT DO OUR AMERICAN STUDENTS SAY ABOUT US? Jacqueline Singer, BA Film Production, Year 3, New York, USA Over my three years at Arts University Bournemouth studying my BA in Film Production, I have made great new friends and had incredible new experiences. I originally chose AUB because of its great reputation in the arts and it s terrific post-graduation employment rate. I love that AUB has a very creative and atmosphere where many courses work together to create works of art. My course itself has state of the art equipment and allows students to explore their film ideas freely, whilst also providing structured classes. Coming from America to England was an easy choice as I wanted a degree comparable to an American education as well as easy access to Europe, so I could travel. Being an American studying abroad has been extremely rewarding as I have gotten to experience new cultures and meet people from all over the world.

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