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ARU College is partnered with the prestigious Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), the Times Higher Education University of the Year, 2023. ARU College offers a number of pathway options at both undergraduate and postgraduate level for both domestic and international students to obtain an ARU degree.

Pathway options at ARU College are designed for students who do not meet ARU's academic or English language entry requirements. Undergraduate students can enrol on foundation pathways and first year degree pathways, allowing them to transition seamlessly onto an ARU bachelor's degree. Postgraduate students can obtain an ARU master's degree through a postgraduate pathway.

Pathways are available in a range of subject areas, including:

• Architecture
• Art and Design
• Business and Management
• Engineering, Computing, and Technology
• English, Media, and Drama
• Health and Social Care
• Humanities and Education
• Music
• Law and Policing
• Medical and Life Science
• Psychology
• Sport Science
• MBA

Students at ARU College benefit from tailored academic and pastoral support, guiding them to achieve and exceed their ambitions. The college also supports students in sourcing residences, whether this be on-campus or through the provision of advice and resources relating to reputable private accommodation options.

ARU's Cambridge campus is only a short walk from the world-famous city centre, and boasts a full range of cutting-edge facilities designed to enhance and add value to students' degree experience. Surrounded by the city's inspiring architecture, culture and history, students here have plenty of entertainment options for their free time.

At the Chelmsford campus, students benefit from all the conveniences of a vibrant, modern city. With a huge range of shops, bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues, there's no shortage of things to do. Chelmsford is famed for its exciting, varied and safe range of nightlife, as acknowledged by its Purple Flag accreditation for 11 years in a row (2024).

At Anglia Ruskin University, students are inspired to actively engage and fully commit to their learning. In the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023) ARU received an overall Gold rating, with course content also receiving an outstanding rating. Only 20 percent of universities in the country have been awarded a TEF Gold rating, and this reflects the outstanding education offered to students at ARU.

As a pathway college for the university, ARU College offers small, intimate classes. Course content is a combination of subject-focussed topics relevant to a student's chosen degree course, alongside skills topics that are important building blocks for studying at degree level.

ARU College students develop their academic, research, communication, and literacy skills, as well as their IT and critical thinking skills. They progress from the college poised to begin higher education, with a significant head start in their chosen degree.

Two supportive degree pathways are offered at undergraduate level for students who do not meet all the entry requirements for their chosen degree at ARU:

• Foundation pathway: providing students with the necessary skills and support to transition into the first year of their chosen degree
• First year degree pathway: a more advanced course, from which graduates transition seamlessly into the second year of their chosen degree

Students enrolling on the postgraduate pathway experience two stages of study: pre-master's and master's. Upon successfully completing this pathway, students receive a master's degree from ARU.

Art & Design

The artistic legacy of the Cambridge School of Art dates back to 1858. Facilities include darkrooms, a film processing room, and a FuturesLab with 3D printers. The Ruskin Gallery provides a unique exhibition space, surrounded by the prestigious Cambridge School of Art's artist studios.

Degree pathways* include:

• BA Computer Games Art
• BA Fashion Design
• BA Fine Art
• BA Graphic Design
• BA Animation and Illustration
• BA Interior Design
• BA Photography
• BA Fashion Communication and Branding

Media

Media and drama degrees at ARU provide an immersive experience, with state-of-the-art facilities that elevate learning. These include a film studio with overhead lighting, tracks, dollies, and green screen, and a multi-camera television studio with modular set panels and modern set dressing.

Degree pathways* include:

• BA Drama
• BA Drama and English Literature
• BA Drama and Film
• BA Digital Media Production
• BA Film
• BA Film and Media
• BA Media and Communication
• BA Media Production
• BA Musical Theatre

Business & Law

Get access to cutting-edge facilities with a Business or Law degree. These include mock law courts, and the impressive Bloomberg Financial Trading Rooms, where students gain hands-on experience in the dynamic world of financial markets.

Degree pathways* include:

• BSc Business with Economics
• BSc Banking and Finance
• BSc Business Management
• BSc Business with Marketing
• BSc International Business Management
• LLB Law
• Master of Business Administration
• MSc Marketing
• MSc Supply Chain Management

Education

Facilities include the Early Years Resource Room and the Primary Education Room, primed for hands-on learning and research. Students also benefit from extensive work placements, totalling at least 80 days over three years.

Degree pathways* include:

• BA Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner)
• BA Montessori Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner)
• BA Primary Education Studies

*All bachelor's degrees offered are honours degrees

All students must meet the academic and English language entry requirements to enrol on a course at ARU College.

Academic requirements

Academic entry requirements vary between chosen pathways. Broadly speaking, students must hold the following qualifications to enrol at ARU College:

• Foundation pathway: Five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or 19 points in the International Baccalaureate, or an equivalent qualification
• First year degree pathway: 40 UCAS tariff points at A or AS-Level (post-2017), or 22 points in the International Baccalaureate, or an equivalent qualification
• Postgraduate pathway: a bachelor's degree with a pass grade, or an equivalent qualification

Students are able to check the recognised equivalent qualifications in their country.

English language requirements

International students must be able to demonstrate their English language proficiency. At ARU College, the minimum language requirement for all courses is a minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5, with no lower than 5.5 in any band, or an equivalent qualification.

ARU College's preferred tests are:

• IELTS (Academic)
• TOEFL iBT,
• Pearson PTE (Academic)

Students are able to check the English language requirements for their country on the ARU College website.

Engineering, Computing and Technology

ARU is home to a range of cutting-edge facilities, including a brand-new Science Centre, psychology labs, and advanced engineering and manufacturing workshops. Meanwhile, engineering and manufacturing students in Chelmsford have access to specialist engineering workshops, electronics and microelectronics labs, a concrete lab, industry-standard software, and 3D printing facilities.

• BSc Artificial Intelligence
• BSc Audio & Music Technology
• BSc Building Surveying
• BEng Civil Engineering
• BSc Computer Games Technology
• BSc Computer Games Programming
• BEng Computer Science
• BSc Construction Management
• BSc Cyber Security
• BSC Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
• BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• BEng Mechanical Engineering
• BEng Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
• BSc Quantity Surveying
• BSc Software Engineering

Life Sciences

Life science students benefit from ARU's GBP 3 million SuperLab complex, offering 83 student workstations and four lecturer workstations. Supporting courses including pharmaceutical science and medical science, the complex provides space for students to perform practical sessions and experiments.

Degree pathways* include:

• BSc Animal Behaviour
• BSc Biology
• BSc Biomedical Science
• BEng Computer Science
• BSc Crime & Investigative Studies
• BSc Forensic Science
• BSc Ecology and Conservation
• BSc Medical Science
• BSc Pharmaceutical Science
• BSc Zoology

Health & Social Care

Mock hospital wards and nursing skills labs at both the Cambridge and Chelmsford campus provide students with immersive, practical learning experiences, preparing them for the demands of real-world healthcare settings.

ARU College offers International Foundation in Healthcare. This Foundation Year course progresses to BSc Public Health but students can choose to progress onto BSc Nursing (Adult) instead (upon successful faculty interview).

*All bachelor's degrees offered are honours degrees

Praise for Anglia Ruskin University

ARU has received significant recognition from a number of reputable and prestigious organisations, solidifying its reputation as an outstanding provider of higher education.

ARU was named the University of the Year in the 2023 Times Higher Education Awards, recognising the university's commitment to excellence. In 2022, it ranked first in the UK and twentieth globally for health and well-being (THE).

ARU has also achieved the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold award, highlighting its dedication to providing outstanding education. Furthermore, due to the focus on employability within its courses and the excellent careers support it supplies, the university ranks among the top 15 percent in the UK for graduate employment (HESA, 2023).

ARU's education courses rank seventh in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2024), achieving a 90 percent score in the ‘teaching on my course' category in the National Student Survey (2023). Complementary medicine courses also rank in the top 10 in the country (Complete University Guide, 2024).

Both the Cambridge and Chelmsford campuses offer expansive library facilities and dedicated amenities for each of their respective departments. Each campus also boasts its own centrally located accommodation options for eligible students.

At the Cambridge campus, Peter Taylor House features a newly established chill-out area and advice hub within the students' union. In Chelmsford, the on-campus accommodation is conveniently situated near the student union bar and chill area, providing students with easy access to social spaces and amenities.

Students applying to university-owned accommodation are advised to carefully check deadlines and eligibility criteria in advance.

Students can also rent privately through a student accommodation provider or letting agency, with plenty of options available near to both campuses. ARU College is able to provide guidance relating to reputable agencies and other accommodation queries.