
Why Choose Us?
Anglia Ruskin University was awarded university status in 1992. Today, with a student population of 25,500, we are one of the largest universities in the East of England, and a large provider of part-time education.
Our students are on courses leading to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as to a range of professional qualifications. We offer an ever expanding range of contemporary courses designed to meet the needs of the individual and the requirements of a knowledge-based economy. The university offers various courses in the field of Business & Management, Science & Technology, Engineering, Health & Social Care, Arts, Law & Social Science and Education.
Our main campuses at Cambridge and Chelmsford are located only 45 minutes and 30 minutes away by train from Central London respectively. It attracts students not only from the East of England but internationally. In addition, the University has an extensive network of contacts with institutions throughout the world, delivering courses in countries as far removed as Malaysia and Trinidad.
Faculties and Departments
There are five Faculties of study at Anglia Ruskin University, each led by a Dean. Faculties are sub-divided into departments or divisions. Research Centres associated with Faculties are shown below as [Research].
Overall management of the University is effected via the Office of the Vice Chancellor and support for academic and professional activities is via Support Services.
| Faculty | Department/Division/Research Centre |
Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences |
Anglia Law School |
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Cambridge School of Art |
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Department of English, Communication, Film and Media |
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Department of Languages and Intercultural Communication |
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Department of Music and Performing Arts |
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Department of Humanities and Social Sciences |
Faculty |
Department/Division/Research Centre |
Ashcroft International Business School |
Department of Accounting and Information Systems |
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Department of Economics and Corporate Strategy |
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Department of Human Resource Management and Marketing |
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The Centre for International Business Research and Development (CIB) |
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Centre for Communication and Ethics in International Business |
Faculty |
Department/Division/Research Centre |
Faculty of Education |
Department of Educational Studies |
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Department of Initial Professional Studies |
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Department of Continuing Professional Studies |
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Research in Education and Teaching |
Faculty |
Department/Division/Research Centre |
Faculty of Health and Social Care |
Department of Acute Care |
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Department of Allied Health and Interprofessional Learning |
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Department of Child & Family Health |
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Department of Intermediate and Continuing Care |
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Department of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities |
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Department of Social Studies & Primary Care |
Faculty |
Department/Division/Research Centre |
Faculty of Science and Technology |
Department of Built Environment |
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Department of Computing and Technology |
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Department of Forensic Science and Chemistry |
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Department of Life Sciences |
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Department of Optometry and Ophthalmic Dispensing |
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Department of Psychology |
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Environmental Sciences Research Centre [Research] |
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Medical Engineering Research Group [Research] |
The International Merit Scholarship
The International Merit Scholarship scheme provides awards of either £500 or £1000 to well-qualified students applying for any full-time Bachelors or Masters course. In some countries we offer a laptop alternative that will be handed over to the applicant on registration at Anglia Ruskin University.
Awards are made on the basis of academic merit and level of competence in English language. Once you apply for a course at Anglia Ruskin you will be automatically considered for a scholarship, and details of any award given will be included in your Offer letter.
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