Degrees with a Foundation Year

Students undertake a single 120 module called Skills for Higher Education, divided into the following parts:

Students undertake a single trimester long module called Skills for Higher Education worth the full 120 credits, which incorporates seven different subject elements, each of which requires one or more assessments.

Assessments are varied and take the form of written essays, reports, and professional correspondence, as well as tests in mathematics, debates and presentations.

The Pitch Project module is worth twice as much towards the grade awarded at the end of the year, and is assessed by a trimester-long group project ending in delivering a professional pitch. Students should expect to work on written assignments of 1000-3000 words for most modules, due in at the end of the trimester.

5 GCSEs at grade 3, or grade D, or above, (or equivalent) plus evidence of having attempted two years of post GCSE study at level 3.

Students who have achieved a minimum of 1 A level (or equivalent), will be exempt from the two year post GCSE requirement (as stated above) but must still hold 5 GCSEs (as stated above).

Students without English as their first language will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level with at least 5.5 in each of the four components) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

We also welcome applications from mature students who can demonstrate appropriate and relevant work experience.

In today’s tough jobs market, graduates need to stand out from the crowd to successfully secure that all important first full-time job after university. We believe your degree from ARU London will definitely enhance your employability.

• Your ARU London lecturers all have first-hand experience of business and some continue to work in business. You are therefore assured that the content of your degree will be directly relevant to the demanding, constantly evolving world of contemporary business. Furthermore, you will study business from a practical as well as from an academic perspective.
• ARU London lecturers have a wealth of contacts too and you will study alongside students from all over the world. All great for networking!
• Our student-friendly timetables will make it easier for you to secure meaningful, part-time work. Part-time work will give you valuable experience outside of the classroom and will boost your credentials with a prospective graduate employer. We are also working with a number of employers to be able to offer part-time work in conjunction with our degrees.
• During your final year there will be additional seminars with the specific objective of enhancing your future employment prospects. These will include CV workshops, interview techniques, career counselling and visits from prospective employers.