Arts University Bournemouth

US Entry Requirements

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  Undergraduate Information

  For direct admission, prospective applicants are urged to follow a college preparatory programme in high school, taking a senior course in fine or applied art where possible.

  We’ll accept any one of the following:

  • Successful completion of an accredited honours or college preparatory high school diploma with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Successful completion of an accredited high school diploma with a GPA of 3.0 or above, plus one of the following:
    • Two AP exam results with a grade of 3 or higher.
    • SAT I (Reasoning) scores of at least 1100.
    • SAT II subject tests in at least two subjects with minimum scores of 600.
    • Two or more IB Diploma Programme Courses.
    • ACT test results in at least two subjects with minimum scores of 24.
    • 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.

  We will consider applicants who present a US high school diploma but who have not completed additional SAT, ACT, or AP exams. Applicants without those external exams will still be considered on the strength of their portfolio/audition and/or personal statements and are expected to demonstrate a profile of academics and experience related to the creative arts.

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  Graduate Information

  You will usually have BA (Hons) Degree graded at 2.1 (generally equivalent to a CGPA of 3.0) or above, or an equivalent UK or international qualification in your chosen subject or a related discipline.

  We encourage application from students with a broad range of qualifications and we welcome students from all educational backgrounds. We will take into account the knowledge and skills that you have developed outside the classroom as well as your previous qualifications.