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Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) was named University of the
Year 2023 by Times Higher Education. We are committed to helping students grow
academically and personally, giving you the best student experience possible. Many
of our courses offer industry related placements and professional experience pathways
helping you build the confidence and knowledge that employers around the world
value.
Five great campuses and three intakes
We have five great locations: four main campuses (Cambridge,
Chelmsford, Peterborough and Writtle) and our partner in London. Our campuses
are safe, easy to get around and provide a fantastic environment for student
life. We have three intakes January, May, and September, giving you the
flexibility to start your course for when suits you.
Placements and Professional Experience
Many of our Bachelors courses offer a placement year,
giving you the experience of securing a job that is relevant to your course.
Some of our Masters courses offer Professional Experience pathways,
offering you the fantastic opportunity to gain industry exposure and benefit
from professional mentoring. ARU’s courses are designed with your career in
mind. Through applied learning, you will gain experience that prepares you for
the global job market.
Employability support ARU Temps is our on-campus recruitment agency providing paid temporary work
opportunities to our students to fit around your studies. Our dedicated careers
and employability service offers advice and guidance for students to help you
get the job you want.
Our stats speak for themselves:
Top 15%
in the country for the rate of undergraduate international students going
into employment 15 months after graduation (GOS, 2024)
3 rd
in the country for the proportion of international postgraduate who were
employed as managers, directors, or senior officials 15 months after graduation
(GOS, 2024)
Winner of The Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our
leading music therapy research in 2021
Awarded
Gold for the quality of our teaching (TEF, 2023)
92% of
respondents are satisfied with their overall experience at ARU. (ISB 2024, Wave
2, Overall Satisfaction)
97% of
respondents consider ARU to have an eco-friendly attitude. (ISB 2024, Wave 2,
Living Satisfaction)
97% of
respondents are satisfied with the language support at ARU. (ISB 2024, Wave 2,
Learning Satisfaction)
Explore our
campuses
Visit ARU in person at one of our open days: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/open-day
Can’t visit in person?
Explore our campuses at experience.aru.ac.uk – take a 360°
tour, hear from current students, and discover your future city.
About Anglia Ruskin University
Study at the University of the Year 2023
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) was named University of the
Year 2023 by Times Higher Education. We are committed to helping students grow
academically and personally, giving you the best student experience possible. Many
of our courses offer industry related placements and professional experience pathways
helping you build the confidence and knowledge that employers around the world
value.
Five great campuses and three intakes
We have five great locations: four main campuses (Cambridge,
Chelmsford, Peterborough and Writtle) and our partner in London. Our campuses
are safe, easy to get around and provide a fantastic environment for student
life. We have three intakes January, May, and September, giving you the
flexibility to start your course for when suits you.
Placements and Professional Experience
Many of our Bachelors courses offer a placement year,
giving you the experience of securing a job that is relevant to your course.
Some of our Masters courses offer Professional Experience pathways,
offering you the fantastic opportunity to gain industry exposure and benefit
from professional mentoring. ARU’s courses are designed with your career in
mind. Through applied learning, you will gain experience that prepares you for
the global job market.
Employability support ARU Temps is our on-campus recruitment agency providing paid temporary work
opportunities to our students to fit around your studies. Our dedicated careers
and employability service offers advice and guidance for students to help you
get the job you want.
Our stats speak for themselves:
Top 15%
in the country for the rate of undergraduate international students going
into employment 15 months after graduation (GOS, 2024)
3 rd
in the country for the proportion of international postgraduate who were
employed as managers, directors, or senior officials 15 months after graduation
(GOS, 2024)
Winner of The Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our
leading music therapy research in 2021
Awarded
Gold for the quality of our teaching (TEF, 2023)
92% of
respondents are satisfied with their overall experience at ARU. (ISB 2024, Wave
2, Overall Satisfaction)
97% of
respondents consider ARU to have an eco-friendly attitude. (ISB 2024, Wave 2,
Living Satisfaction)
97% of
respondents are satisfied with the language support at ARU. (ISB 2024, Wave 2,
Learning Satisfaction)
Explore our
campuses
Visit ARU in person at one of our open days: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/open-day
Can’t visit in person?
Explore our campuses at experience.aru.ac.uk – take a 360°
tour, hear from current students, and discover your future city.
Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.
To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:
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About Anglia Ruskin University
Study at the University of the Year 2023
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) was named University of the Year 2023 by Times Higher Education. We are committed to helping students grow academically and personally, giving you the best student experience possible. Many of our courses offer industry related placements and professional experience pathways helping you build the confidence and knowledge that employers around the world value.
Five great campuses and three intakes
We have five great locations: four main campuses (Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough and Writtle) and our partner in London. Our campuses are safe, easy to get around and provide a fantastic environment for student life. We have three intakes January, May, and September, giving you the flexibility to start your course for when suits you.
Placements and Professional Experience
Many of our Bachelors courses offer a placement year, giving you the experience of securing a job that is relevant to your course. Some of our Masters courses offer Professional Experience pathways, offering you the fantastic opportunity to gain industry exposure and benefit from professional mentoring. ARU’s courses are designed with your career in mind. Through applied learning, you will gain experience that prepares you for the global job market.
Employability support
ARU Temps is our on-campus recruitment agency providing paid temporary work opportunities to our students to fit around your studies. Our dedicated careers and employability service offers advice and guidance for students to help you get the job you want.
Our stats speak for themselves:
Explore our campuses
Visit ARU in person at one of our open days: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/open-day
Can’t visit in person?
Explore our campuses at experience.aru.ac.uk – take a 360° tour, hear from current students, and discover your future city.
About Anglia Ruskin University
Study at the University of the Year 2023
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) was named University of the Year 2023 by Times Higher Education. We are committed to helping students grow academically and personally, giving you the best student experience possible. Many of our courses offer industry related placements and professional experience pathways helping you build the confidence and knowledge that employers around the world value.
Five great campuses and three intakes
We have five great locations: four main campuses (Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough and Writtle) and our partner in London. Our campuses are safe, easy to get around and provide a fantastic environment for student life. We have three intakes January, May, and September, giving you the flexibility to start your course for when suits you.
Placements and Professional Experience
Many of our Bachelors courses offer a placement year, giving you the experience of securing a job that is relevant to your course. Some of our Masters courses offer Professional Experience pathways, offering you the fantastic opportunity to gain industry exposure and benefit from professional mentoring. ARU’s courses are designed with your career in mind. Through applied learning, you will gain experience that prepares you for the global job market.
Employability support
ARU Temps is our on-campus recruitment agency providing paid temporary work opportunities to our students to fit around your studies. Our dedicated careers and employability service offers advice and guidance for students to help you get the job you want.
Our stats speak for themselves:
Explore our campuses
Visit ARU in person at one of our open days: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/open-day
Can’t visit in person?
Explore our campuses at experience.aru.ac.uk – take a 360° tour, hear from current students, and discover your future city.
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Arts and Humanities (5)
BA (Hons) Computer Games Art
BA (Hons) Computer Games Art
BA (Hons) Drama
BA (Hons) Drama
BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature
BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature
BA (Hons) Drama and Film
BA (Hons) Drama and Film
BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production
BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production
BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics
BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics
BA (Hons) Fashion Design
BA (Hons) Fashion Design
BA (Hons) Fine Art
BA (Hons) Fine Art
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
BA (Hons) Illustration
BA (Hons) Illustration
BA (Hons) Illustration and Animation
BA (Hons) Illustration and Animation
BA (Hons) Interior Design
BA (Hons) Interior Design
BA (Hons) Mobile Game Art Production
BA (Hons) Mobile Game Art Production
BA (Hons) Music Performance
BA (Hons) Music Performance
BA (Hons) Music Production
BA (Hons) Music Production
BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production
BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre
BA (Hons) Photography
BA (Hons) Photography
BA (Hons) Visual Effects Technical Art
BA (Hons) Visual Effects Technical Art
Business and Management (5)
BSc (Hons) Business Management
BSc (Hons) Business Management
BSc (Hons) Business with Entrepreneurship
BSc (Hons) Business with Entrepreneurship
BSc (Hons) Business with Events Management
BSc (Hons) Business with Events Management
BSc (Hons) Business with Marketing
BSc (Hons) Business with Marketing
BSc (Hons) Business with Tourism Management
BSc (Hons) Business with Tourism Management
BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing
BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing
BSc (Hons) International Business Management
BSc (Hons) International Business Management
BSc (Hons) Marketing
BSc (Hons) Marketing
Engineering and Technology (5)
BEng (Hons) Computer Networks
BEng (Hons) Computer Networks
BEng (Hons) Computer Science
BEng (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
BSc (Hons) Embedded Computing and Machine Learning
BSc (Hons) Embedded Computing and Machine Learning
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
BSc (Hons) International Nursing Studies
BSc (Hons) International Nursing Studies
BSc (Hons) Medical Science
BSc (Hons) Medical Science
BSc (Hons) Nursing - Adult
BSc (Hons) Nursing - Adult
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science
Social Sciences and Management (5)
BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing
BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing
BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology
BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology
BA (Hons) Digital Media Production
BA (Hons) Digital Media Production
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
BA (Hons) Fashion Communication and Branding
BA (Hons) Fashion Communication and Branding
BA (Hons) Montessori Early Childhood Studies
BA (Hons) Montessori Early Childhood Studies
BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Justice
BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Justice
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy
Arts and Humanities (6)
Applied Linguistics And TESOL
Applied Linguistics And TESOL
Children's Book Illustration
Children's Book Illustration
Computer Games Development (Art)
Computer Games Development (Art)
Construction Project Management
Construction Project Management
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing and Publishing
Creative Writing and Publishing
Dramatherapy
Dramatherapy
English Literature
English Literature
Fine Art
Fine Art
Graphic Design and Typography
Graphic Design and Typography
History
History
Illustration
Illustration
Music Therapy
Music Therapy
Printmaking
Printmaking
Publishing
Publishing
Town Planning
Town Planning
Business and Management (6)
Accounting and Finance
Accounting and Finance
Brand Management
Brand Management
Marketing
Marketing
Project Management
Project Management
Engineering and Technology (6)
Applied Data Science (Conversion)
Applied Data Science (Conversion)
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
Artificial Intelligence with Cyber Security
Artificial Intelligence with Cyber Security
Computer Games Development (Computing)
Computer Games Development (Computing)
Computer Science
Computer Science
Construction and Civil Engineering Management
Construction and Civil Engineering Management
Cyber Security
Cyber Security
Data Science
Data Science
Engineering Management
Engineering Management
Information and Communication Technology (Conversion)
Information and Communication Technology (Conversion)
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Advanced Midwifery Practice
Advanced Midwifery Practice
Animal Behaviour Applications for Conservation
Animal Behaviour Applications for Conservation
Applied Bioscience
Applied Bioscience
Applied Positive Psychology
Applied Positive Psychology
Biomedical Science
Biomedical Science
Clinical Child Psychology
Clinical Child Psychology
Clinical Nursing
Clinical Nursing
Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
Consumer Psychology
Consumer Psychology
Foundations in Clinical Psychology
Foundations in Clinical Psychology
Healthcare Management
Healthcare Management
Pharmaceutical Science
Pharmaceutical Science
Psychology
Psychology
Natural Sciences (6)
Applied Wildlife Conservation
Applied Wildlife Conservation
Forensic Science
Forensic Science
Sustainability
Sustainability
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Advanced Legal Practice
Advanced Legal Practice
Criminology
Criminology
Education
Education
Education with Early Childhood
Education with Early Childhood
Education with Leadership and Management
Education with Leadership and Management
Education with Montessori
Education with Montessori
Education with Special Educational Needs and Disability
Education with Special Educational Needs and Disability
Film and Television Production
Film and Television Production
Global Public Health
Global Public Health
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management
Intercultural Communication
Intercultural Communication
International Business and Commercial Law
International Business and Commercial Law
International Relations
International Relations
International Social Welfare and Social Policy
International Social Welfare and Social Policy
Public Health and Community Wellbeing
Public Health and Community Wellbeing
Sociology
Sociology
Sport Coaching
Sport Coaching
Sport and Exercise Science
Sport and Exercise Science
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management
Full-Time MBA (1)
Finance MBA
Finance MBA
Fintech and Data Analytics MBA
Fintech and Data Analytics MBA
Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship)
Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship)
Master of Business Administration MBA
Master of Business Administration MBA
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Rankings & Ratings
Anglia Ruskin University is one of the top universities in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is ranked #501-550 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2025.
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