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Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a modern university in East Anglia, with campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough. ARU offers a wide range of flexible undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, delivering a progressive applied education which encourages students to develop themselves both academically and personally.
The university has excellent facilities, with over GBP 115 million of investment in recent years. ARU instils purpose in its graduates, who gain the knowledge and key skills they need for successful employment. Distance learning and degree apprenticeship courses are also available.
ARU Peterborough is your new university and it’s ready to welcome you this January or September. Our degrees and degree apprenticeships have been developed in collaboration with regional employers, so you can be sure you’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills in demand.
Purpose-built from the ground up for Peterborough and the surrounding region, ARU Peterborough boasts industry-standard facilities to support your studies, all housed inside a brand-new building.
ARU received The Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2021 for its world-leading music therapy work – and in particular its research with people living with dementia, and their families.
The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes recognise outstanding work by UK universities and colleges that shows the highest levels of quality and innovation and delivers significant public benefit. The Prizes are the highest national honour awarded in UK higher and further education, and are granted by The Queen every two years.
In the 2022 National Student Survey, ARU have achieved an overall satisfaction score of 77% as well as being in the top 20% of Mainstream universities in six categories - Learning Opportunities, Assessment & Feedback, Organisation & Management, Learning Community, Student Voice and SU Representation.
Anglia Ruskin University students on Whatuni say:
“I really enjoyed my time at ARU. I've made friends for life and had so many experiences that I'll never forget. The teaching is really good, and assessments are fair. I would 100% recommend ARU.”
“I LOVE ARU!! The people are amazing there with endless support and opportunities! I was terrified to go to university but they have made me so welcome and i know if i work hard ill get my dream job with their support.”
“Nice university, part of a community. Lots of facilities and the cleanliness is great. Covid secure campus. Lots of study space spread across campus and plenty of greenery.”
At ARU there are over 500 courses to choose from, distributed across the university’s four academic faculties, including the brand-new Montessori degree and several two-year accelerated degrees in a variety of business disciplines. From engineering to nursing, illustration to marketing, there’s something for everyone.
Many courses start in both January and September, and prospective students can find full information about the options available on the individual course pages on the university website.
Anglia Ruskin University students on Whatuni say:
“Academic support has been above average.”
“Lectures and staff are all time available for support.”
“My lecturers and staff have been really proactive and understanding. I think that they have been doing the best they can.”
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GET PROSPECTUSAnglia Ruskin University welcomes students with a wide range of qualifications, and work experiences, and works hard to ensure that each individual has the resources and support needed for academic success.
Typically, entry onto an ARU undergraduate degree course requires a minimum of two A level and three GSCEs in other subjects, although each subject has a specific set of criteria, and offers are frequently expressed in terms of UCAS tariff points.
There are many alternative routes to admission, and prospective students are encouraged to contact the university admissions team for full information.
Details on course-specific entry requirements can be found on the individual course pages of the university’s website.
UCAS TARIFF CALCULATORSend a message directly to the uni to learn more about their entry requirements.
ASK A QUESTIONNew undergraduate students in Cambridge and Chelmsford can apply to book their place in university accommodation. University accommodation includes a desk, chair, wardrobe, bed and shelves.
In Cambridge, there’s a variety of halls to choose from, which are all on campus, as well as shared houses, which can be found nearby. The university accommodation includes:
Third-party accommodation in Cambridge (e.g., CB1 and The Railyard) can be applied for through the Residential Services Office.
There’s a student village in the heart of the Chelmsford campus, while students in Peterborough can apply to live in nearby flats and houses.
The accommodation pages on the university website hold more details about the options and costs available at each campus.
Anglia Ruskin University students on Whatuni say:
“University accommodation offices are just across the street from the university front”
ARU provides an excellent standard of facilities and services across all three of its campuses. Libraries in Cambridge and Chelmsford stay open 24 hours, six days a week during semester time with self-service and online resources sharing between campus locations.
The Cambridge campus includes a TV studio and editing suites with professional equipment loan facilities, a theatre and art gallery as well as a mock law court, and mock hospital wards.
The Chelmsford campus has specialist workshops for architectural technology design, engineering and building surveying and is home to ARU’s Bloomberg Financial Markets lab with 16 terminals.
A virtual tour of the campuses is available online.
In Autumn 2022, the brand-new Peterborough campus will welcome its first students. The building will be environmentally friendly and offer a wide range of employment focused degrees and apprenticeships providing opportunities for Peterborough’s promising students and meeting the needs of the region’s employers.
Anglia Ruskin University students on Whatuni say:
“The university is clean and the restaurant is really nice. It has easy access and a lot of space to lock our bikes.”
“New campus is being built, has good shared spaces and labs”
“Lots of accessibly of everything. Very clean. Large study space on campus”.
Find out more about the accommodations and facilities in person at the uni.
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ARU is committed to providing a superb standard of student services to help all students realise their potential academically and personally. The university has a variety of specialist teams within it to offer year-round support, both on-campus and online.
The university has a free and fully confidential counselling service, and support and advice is also offered for finance and careers concerns.
There is a dedicated Disability and Dyslexia Support team providing specialised services for students with physical disabilities, mental health issues, ongoing medical conditions and learning difficulties such as dyslexia. They also provide guidance on reasonable adjustments and allowance applications.
The Study Skills Plus scheme helps students develop research, exam and time management skills and is available as group workshops or booked as one-to-one sessions.
Anglia Ruskin University students on Whatuni say:
“Amazing support all round in all areas.”
“Counselling on site, student unions and ambassadors to support you.”
“Really really great support at ARU in terms of wellbeing and disabilities.”
Find out more about the student support offered on the university’s website.
VISIT WEBSITECambridge School of Art
ARU traces its origins back to the Cambridge School of Art, which now combines tradition with the latest technology, industry-standard equipment, and options to study and work abroad.
Business & Law
The Faculty of Business and Law is a dynamic, innovative learning environment. Courses cover a wide range of disciplines and many offer a placement year.
The Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab in Chelmsford gives students access to the portfolio manager facility. The award-winning Law Clinics at the Cambridge and Chelmsford campuses offer free, face-to-face legal advice.
Science & Engineering
From architecture to engineering and psychology to optometry many of this faculty’s courses are accredited by professional bodies and are taught in cutting-edge facilities.
Health and Medical Science
ARU is the largest health educator and provider of courses in nursing, midwifery and social care in the region and has secured a reputation for academic excellence.
The Anglia Ruskin Students’ Union (ARSU) is a student-run organisation, which is active across all three campuses. It is organised by an elected committee who represent the student community and co-ordinates a yearly timetable of services and events.
The SU runs online and in-person events providing something to suit all tastes. It’s responsible for overseeing the range of clubs and societies that are on offer at the university, as well as assisting students who may want to set up their own society.
There’s plenty of opportunities for students to get involved with the running of the ARSU, or with volunteering opportunities. They can help with campaigns, vote in elections, put themselves forward for a role, organise events, and much more.
Clubs and societies are a great way for new students to try something new, and meet people from outside their degree course. A wide variety of interests are covered at ARU, from the Alpine Society (lots of hiking), to the Law Society, Cheerleading, Mindful Midwifery, Pokémon and a Doctor Who Society.
ARU has sports teams and on-campus gyms, including a new gym in Chelmsford called The Factory. There are over 24 different sports clubs including football, basketball, rugby and hockey as well as rowing and ultimate Frisbee. Sports scholarships are available.
Student reviewers enjoy life in historic Cambridge, one of the UK’s best-known student cities. Despite a slightly higher cost of living, there are plenty of student-friendly options with a lively nightlife scene, restaurants and shopping. Chelmsford became a city in 2012 and is developing rapidly as a result, with a new riverfront shopping, cinema and restaurant complex opening recently. It’s also a 30-minute direct train ride to central London, so students can access all that the capital city has to offer too.
Peterborough has two large shopping centres, plenty of restaurants, clubs and bars, as well as leisure facilities such as an ice rink and bowling alley. Peterborough is also well connected to London - only a 50-minute direct train ride away.
Anglia Ruskin University students on Whatuni say:
“Cambridge is a good place to live.”
“The university is located in close proximity- within 50 meters to a mile- to most conceivable recreational and travel amenities.”
See the campus and city for yourself in person by booking an open day place.
BOOK OPEN DAYARU is a career-focussed university, with the on-campus employability services running CV and interview workshops, alongside company visits and sector events. A dedicated team can help students to source part-time, flexible work that fits in with their studies, and students can also receive guidance to source and apply for placements.
The university is leading the way with degree apprenticeships, a work-based alternative route to gaining a degree. Students can gain work experience and a degree at the same time and have no tuition fees if they study through this route.
ARU invests in student employability and in recent years it has made sure that its courses are covering the specific skills and knowledge needed by employers. Student reviews praise the university for its additional employment services provided.
Anglia Ruskin University students on Whatuni say:
“They really prepare you for employment within the course and with stuff like ARU temps and the career centre, as well as events with external people.”
“They’re always sending emails relating to work experience.”
“Sent job opportunities weekly, which is really nice. Shows they’re trying to aid and support us in our future.”
ARU offers a number of scholarships and bursaries for UK, EU and international students.
ARU Bursary
If a student’s household income is GBP 42,875 or less and they are a UK or EU student studying a full or part-time undergraduate or integrated master’s degree on the Cambridge, Chelmsford or Peterborough campuses, they will be eligible to receive up to GBP 300 per year.
Applicants will need to share their household income details when applying for student finance.
Merit Scholarship
Open to all UK undergraduates (and eligible EU/EEA student) taking exams in summer 2022, and expecting BBB grades or above. This grant is worth GBP 1000, and is automatically awarded if students meet eligibility criteria.
Sports Scholarship
Talented student athletes can apply for a scholarship award ranging between GBP 1,400 and GBP 12,500 per year, with tailored added benefits to help athletic development.
More scholarships and full eligibility criteria can be found on the university’s website.
Undergraduate tuition fees for ARU students in the academic year 2022/2023 are as follows:
Prospective applicants can visit the university website for full information.
Send a message directly to the uni to learn more about their scholarships and bursaries.
ASK A QUESTION
Anglia Ruskin University
Many courses at Anglia Ruskin University offer an opportunity to do a work placement or sandwich year. These opportunities will help you develop your employability skills, and the careers department is also on hand to offer personal support.
As well as a wide range of courses on offer, Anglia Ruskin University also has loads of clubs and societies you can join during your studies. Joining societies is just one of the many ways you can tailor your experience at Anglia Ruskin University to suit you.
With a degree in a subject you love, you'll find more doors opening to jobs you'll love. Studies have also shown that graduates earn more on average compared to non-graduates.
If you want to continue to pursue education, you'll be able to progress to postgraduate study once you've got your undergraduate degree. You could opt to study a master's, or even get a PhD.
Living in uni halls means you'll have access to communal areas including kitchen and dining facilities. These facilities offer you plenty of opportunity to socialise with the students you're living with.
You'll also find all bills are included in your rent, and yes, that includes WiFi. Rent also covers security and maintenance. There are accessible rooms available in halls that have been adapted for disabled students.
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