Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University is one of the largest Universities in the East of England with a student population of over 30,000. Our University has been offering excellence in teaching and research for 150 years. The University now attracts an increasing number of international students to study our high quality degrees.   

The University has two main campuses at Cambridge and Chelmsford with modern buildings and specialised study facilities which aim to provide our students with a well equipped and student focused learning experience. The University offers an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses that aim to provide students with skills to meet their individual career aspirations and has built a reputation for offering professional qualifications.  

The University is aiming for a truly international atmosphere with an ambition by 2014 for 20% of its full time students coming from outside of the EU. We currently have over 2500 international and EU students. The University has an intake in January and also offers the MBA programme to freshers without any work-experience. There is no application fee and generous scholarships are available for students.

Anglia Ruskin University has a network of partner institutions throughout the world. The partner colleges offer credit-rated and modular courses validated by Anglia Ruskin University, up to degree level.

 Rankings and Ratings

• Nine of the subjects - Allied health professions (occupational therapy, physiotherapy, radiography); Applied social work; English; Music; Nursing & midwifery; Philosophy; Psychology; Theology & religious studies and Teacher training were rated 'Excellent' by the Sunday Times University Guide 2008.

• In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) for Higher Education institutes,  Anglia Ruskin stood first amongst 'new' universities for Psychology, second for English Language and Literature (including contributions from Communication, Film and Media) and third for History.

• Student Services team has been recognised as the best in the UK in the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2012.

• Ranked top three in the UK for its Welcome, Arrival and Orientation Programme for new international students in the 2010 International Student Barometer, an independent survey of current international students at UK universities.

• Ranked 10th in the Green League 2009 by People & Planet based on 11 environmental criteria.

The University has two main campuses in Cambridge and Chelmsford. The cities of Cambridge and Chelmsford are regularly rated in the top ten best places to live in the UK. Anglia Ruskin's campuses are right in the centre of both cities, with state-of-the art learning, support, and recreational facilities.

 Cambridge

The history of the Cambridge campus dates back to 1858. Located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, the campus has built several new facilities over the past few years. It has now evolved into a modern facility which functions as an ideal hub to stimulate learning and encourage interaction with the peers. The campus houses the Ruskin Gallery, the Mumford Theatre, a café, a restaurant, a bookshop and student support services.

Cambridge is a city renowned worldwide for its educational history, exquisite ancient architecture and huge cultural appeal. The city has quick access to London by train. The cosmopolitan city has several key attractions that include shopping outlets, sports and leisure centres. It offers students a lively nightlife. 

Chelmsford

The Chelmsford campus has a wealth of facilities including the new Health and Social Care building (with state-of-the-art medical equipments and facilities), the Mildmay sports hall with a well equipped gym and the recently developed Student Centre. The campus also houses the Student Village offering students a range of accommodation options.

Chelmsford is a centre of industry and commerce and as such has a thriving ambience for innovative enterprise. It is a perfect destination for budding entrepreneurs. Chelmsford offers students quick access to London,(only 35 minutes by train). With a population of over 157,000, it is a lively and thriving county town and is the focus for government, business, retail, leisure and culture in Essex. The local economy is strong with over 77,000 jobs in the area.

 Peterborough

The Peterborough site houses the faculty of health and social care. It is located on the site of the Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is within easy walking distance of the city centre. On-site facilities include the University library, a student common room and clinical skills facilities. Accommodation is located adjacent to the education building.

 Fullbourn

The Fullbourn site provides a pleasant learning environment just a stone's throw from the city of Cambridge. On-site facilities include clinical skill facilities (including a theatre suite), a library, a computer room, a student common room and a canteen.

Anglia Ruskin University has four faculties sub-divided into departments. It offers courses and research programmes designed to help the students excel in the national and international arena.

Faculty of Arts, Law & Social Science

Faculty of Arts, Law & Social Sciences provides the students first-class teaching, research and consultancy relevant to professional activity in arts, law and social sciences. The faculty encompasses the following departments: 

• Anglia Law School
• Cambridge School of Art
• The Department of English, Communication, Film and Media
• The Department of Music and Performing Arts
• The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Faculty is also home to Anglia Ruskin University Language Centre providing pre-sessional and English for Academic Skills courses to help students improve their English language ability before starting their degree programme or for personal development.  

The Faculty of Arts Law and Social Sciences has a strong research reputation with eleven international research units, ranging from Music for Health to Justice and Communities. It has recently established a new research institute known as the “Cultures of the Digital Economy” research institute. 

Lord Ashcroft International Business School

The Ashcroft International Business School offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses to address the present and future development needs of organisations.  Courses on offer include accounting and finance, business economics, business management, international business and marketing. Lord Ashcroft International Business School has developed a course with Barclays Bank Plc. This course is offered as a talent recruitment and staff development solution for other businesses, students are work-based, sponsored and salaried for all three years of their course.

The School comprises of: 

• The Centre for International Business Research and Development (CIB) &
• The Centre for Communication and Ethics in International Business 

 Faculty of Health & Social Care and Education

The Faculty of Health and Social Care and Education is the largest graduate provider of health education in the East of England with over 8000 students.  

The Faculty includes: 

•  The Department of Acute Care
•  The Department of Allied Health
•  The Department of Child & Family Health
•  The Department of Primary and Intermediate Care
•  The Department of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
•  The Department of Social Work & Social Policy
• The Department of Educational Studies
•  The Department of Teacher Education

Faculty of Science & Technology

The Faculty of Science & Technology has around 4500 students and is organized into five departments covering a range of scientific and technological disciplines.

 It comprises of:

• The Department of Built Environment
• The Department of Computing and Technology
• The Department of Life Sciences
• The Department of Vision and Hearing
• The Department of Psychology

 The Faculty also has two research groups:

• The Environmental Sciences Research Centre
• The Medical Engineering Research Group

Anglia Ruskin University campuses provide a vibrant environment and aims to make the student learning experience very enjoyable by providing modern, student focused studying and living facilities and an attractive environment. 

Library

The University has two main libraries in Cambridge and Chelmsford and two smaller nursing libraries at the Fulbourn and Peterborough sites. The libraries have a large collection of books, ebooks and open access computers. 

Computing facilities

The University has extensive open-access IT facilities  and is equipped with the latest soft ware, free internet access and wireless connectivity. 

Accommodation

The University offers a wide range of on campus accommodation options for international students. Accommodation options include halls of residence based on campus and a number of off-campus houses in the city of Cambridge. 

Career and Employability Service

The Career and Employability Service provides advice and guidance to students in education and career decisions. Services include developing interview skills of the students through mock interviews and practice sessions.  We provide our graduates with future employability skills. Our Employer Mentoring Scheme is highly regarded and has Home Office recognition. 

Counselling

We care about our students.  Our Student Services provides a range of academic guidance and professional services including careers and personal and counselling support services. The counselling service allows students at Anglia Ruskin University to talk about a variety of issues both personal and study-related. As part of the counselling service, workshops are conducted in topics such as stress management, relaxation, time management, assertiveness training, overcoming oral presentation anxiety and exam anxiety. 

Disability Support

The Learning Support and Disability Resources team provides services and advice for disabled students. Services include individual study strategies and mentoring, specific examination arrangements and providing disabled students’ allowances. 

International Student Support

We take pride in making our international students feel at home. The International Student Support team offer confidential advice and guidance on a range of issues from immigration advice to general guidance on entitlements as an international student in the UK. 

Childcare

The University has an in-house nursery on the Cambridge campus and also has tie-ups with local childcare facilities offering corporate discounts to students. 

Students Union

The role of our active Students Union is to support learning and to provide a diverse and exciting university experience to students. It acts as a student representative, voicing their views and defending student welfare. 

Sports and Leisure

The University has a wide range of sports facilities at each of the campuses; these include fitness suites, sports grounds, tennis courts, aerobics studios and cricket grounds.

Anglia Ruskin University has a strong commitment to research reflected by its research support structures at both University and faculty level. The four faculties within the University are actively involved in conducting challenging research that supports economic and social development. The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) results showed that the research at Anglia Ruskin University is increasing in strength and scope. The University came out top of the 'new' universities for Psychology, second for English Language and Literature (including contributions from Communication, Film and Media) and third for History. 

A number of Faculty Research Clusters have been established, the majority of which are engaged in cross-faculty interdisciplinary and collaborative research. Researchers are encouraged to contribute in research seminars and inter-disciplinary forums. The University also offers a range of research and consultancy services that addresses real world issues.

The University offers excellent facilities and opportunities for both British and international postgraduate students to study for Research Diplomas, MPhil and PhD Degrees, in a wide range of subjects. For information on research within the faculty please visit the faculty research pages. 

• Faculty of Arts, Law & Social Sciences
• Lord Ashcroft International Business School
• Faculty of Health & Social Care and Education
• Faculty of Science and Technology

To register for an MPhil/PhD degree, applicants should hold a first or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent. To register directly for a PhD or Professional Doctorate, applicants should have a Masters Degree or equivalent, that includes training in research.

Indian applicants can apply for an undergraduate bachelor's course by sending an online application through UCAS. To apply for a postgraduate master's course, students can either apply online or download an application form and send it directly to the University.

To apply for a postgraduate research qualification, applicants need to contact the University to discuss the proposal informally before making an application.

Tuition fees and scholarships
Students from India are expected to pay overseas fees to study in the UK.

Indian students can avail the different scholarships and discounts offered by the University.

For undergraduate degree

• A recognised foundation qualification
• Higher Secondary School Certificates - Indian School Certificate (ISC) / Intermediate Certificate / Higher School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / and all India Senior School Certificate / Pre-university course - awarded on completion of Standard XII with an average of 60%, B2, 'Good' or above in five subjects .
• International Baccalaureate with a minimum of 24 points
• Students who have the Higher Secondary School Certificate (Year XII) with an average of 50% can be considered for the foundation courses, which guarantee entry to Year 1 of an Anglia Ruskin undergraduate Bachelors degree upon successful completion.

For postgraduate degree

• 3-year Bachelors or 4 years Bachelor Engineering or Technology, minimum standard in division 2 (50% - 59%), in subjects relevant to discipline to be studied at Anglia Ruskin.
• 4-year Bachelor of Law complying with above for entry to LLM.
• A recognised pre-Masters course.

English language requirements
In addition to the academic requirements, Indian applicants need to provide evidence of English language ability.