Anglia Ruskin University International - August 2014 Newsletter

1. ARUInternational
Dear Partner
Please find below our latest newsletter. This edition brings
you some important faculty related news and course updates,
along with some notes from our Compliance office.
To navigate easier through this document, you can use the
buttons to the left in order to access the article directly.
We hope that this information will be useful to you, and as
usual, if you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with
your dedicated International Officer.
Inthisnewsletter...
Changes to entry criteria for
International Nursing Studies
August 2014 Update
Course title changes from the
Faculty of Health
English Language course
places still available
New MA Fashion Design
course
International Business
Management in just two years
New Networking and Foundations
in Clinical Psychology courses
Course Feature:
MSc Biomedical Science
An update from compliance, in
the International Office
An update from Compliance
You may have read a number of recent news articles in re-
lation to International students and UK immigration and we
wanted to take a few moments of your time to update you
regarding these and what it means for you.
In February 2014 BBC panorama highlighted identified sig-
nificant failings by ETS one of the approved secure English
Language Test (SELT) providers. All UK based TOEIC and
TOEFL tests were suspended and have subsequently been
removed from the SELT list. ARU took a decision some time
ago not to accept TOEIC as evidence of English language
proficiency but as a result of this investigation we now no
longer accept TOEFL where a student will need a tier 4 visa.
This is under active review and we will of course support
agents to find alternate solutions including our own ELPT ad-
ministered in-country. We are particularly sympathetic in cas-
es where alternate SELT providers are not available and we
will work with you to ensure students are not disadvantaged.
Alongside this the Home Office announced at the end of July
that the visa refusal threshold for tier 4 sponsors to retain
their licence has been reduced from 20% to 10%. We were
aware of this change coming in and have been working for
several months to improve the quality of guidance provid-
ed to student before and after CAS issue in relation to visa
application and also changed our pre-CAS checks complet-
ed by the admissions team and yourselves as our agents. By
making these operational process improvements we are then
able to better support to our students (and agents) and re-
duce visa refusals which impacts on our conversion rate and
importantly our tier 4 licence. We hope this helps put into
context the additional work we have asked of you around the
CAS issuing process and indeed several other areas of com-
pliance. Your time and support has been very much appreci-
ated particularly in regard to completing the CAS checklist.”

2. 1
Changes to entry criteria for International
Nursing Studies
We’ve made some exciting changes to our MSc International Nursing
Studies to make it more accessible for newly qualified international
nurses. As a newly qualified nurse, you can now apply once graduat-
ed; you just need a degree in Nursing at a 2:1 (or equivalent). Work
experience is still valued, but is not a compulsory entry requirement.
To enter the MSc International Nursing Studies you now:
• Must have a degree in Nursing, normally a minimum of a 2:1
(or equivalent);
• Must be a registered nurse in your home country;
• Must achieve a minimum of 6.5 in the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent.
All applications are assessed and considered on an individual basis,
to find out more or to register your interest contact us at
angliaruskin@enquiries.uk.com
PLEASE NOTE: Entry requirements for the Overseas Nursing Pro-
gramme (ONP) module are set with the UK Nursing and Midwifery
Council and therefore remain unchanged.The changes above are for
the MSc International Nursing Studies without ONP only.
Faculty of Health and Social Care
Course title changes for FHSCE
We’ve made some recent improvements and changes to our MBA Hospital Management and have
made the decision to change the course title to MBA Health Care Management. This reflects the more
inclusive nature of health care and healthcare systems.
We’ve also taken this opportunity to review the title of the MA Early Childhood Professional Studies and
have decided to change the course title to MA Early Childhood Education. This better reflects the em-
phasis on supporting the learning and development of young children within the course.
Rest assured this has not altered the course content in terms of what you will study in any way.To find out
more information about postgraduate study at Anglia Ruskin University visit our website.

3. 2
EnglishLanguagecourseplacesstillavailable
For students looking to start their studies in September we still have a few places left on our 3 week pre-ses-
sional running from 25 August - 12 September 2014.
This intensive programme of 23 study sessions per week prepares you for entry to a degree course in
September, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. They are especially suitable for Tier 4 students.
Our pre-sessional courses provide a combination of English language advancement and academic skills
and language. The academic English focus of the courses will include work on how to write and research
for an extended essay, presentation skills, listening and note-taking, seminar skills and academic vocabu-
lary. The English language focus of the courses will be on grammar and the four skills of reading, writing,
listening and speaking.
Successful completion of a degree pre-sessional course will mean, for most degree courses, meeting the
English language entry requirement for an Anglia Ruskin degree and will not have to retake IELTS or any
other English language test to progress. This three-week pre-sessional aims to improve a single element of
your IELTS score by 0.5. The minimum entry requirement is IELTS (or equivalent) 6.0 with only one element
below 6.0
Moreinformation
We also have places available on our English with Academic Skills 6 week and 12 week courses starting
on 29 September 2014. These courses are ideal for anyone who wants to improve their English in order to
progress to a university course, or for work or social purposes. Find more information here.
Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences
Our English with Academic Skills (EAS) courses offer:
• High-quality courses in a university context
• A language learning environment which encourages hard
work and serious study
• Relevant content that will improve your English language
ability and study skills
• Interactivity between you and your teachers, with other
students and the University environment
• Clear and informative feedback on written and spoken
English
• Assessment to measure your progress
• Development of your independence as a student

4. 3
NewMAFashionDesigncourse,ALSS
This new dynamic MA Fashion Design is designed to accommodate
the needs of contemporary fashion designers on a global level, and to
enhance professional understanding, scholarship and employability.
The course will provide a comprehensive, creative and critical
understanding of the international fashion industry and business-led
factors that influence professional practice. We offer students a
flexible yet structured MA framework that will challenge key issues &
future trends in the fashion industry, and integrate multi-disciplinary
theory and practice within conceptual design thinking.
Assessment
Assessment in practice-based modules is based upon the course-
work submitted at the end of each module, comprising completed
project work, developmental visual and contextual research, and
various kinds of reflective documentation. The dissertation module is
assessed in the form of a 6,000 word research essay.
Links with Industry & Professional recognition
Alongside a core staff of permanent lecturers, Cambridge School
of Art further consolidates its relationship with industry through the
regular contribution of part-time lecturers with national reputations
as practitioners.
Anglia Ruskin University also offers a number of career-enhancing
activities and experiences, including the Cambridge School of Art
Student Creative Careers Conference, which takes place in the
second semester, and the “Big Pitch” competition, created to
support students with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Special Features
In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise for Art and Design, 70%
of our research work was ‘internationally recognised’, ‘internationally
excellent’ and ‘world-leading’.
Want to know more?
Visit our
prospectus page
or visit us at anglia.ac.uk/alss

5. 4
Lord Ashcroft International Business School
TakingupBSc(Hons)International
BusinessManagementinjusttwoyears
The Lord Ashcroft International Business School is proud to have added this
brand new International Business Management degree into its portfolio.
After carrying out a comprehensive review of business programmes and
liaising with industry and employers, this new course has its first intake in
September 2014.
Building on the success of programmes within the internationally renowned
Business School, this degree provides the knowledge and skills to allow stu-
dents to successfully operate and compete in global markets. During their
studies, students will explore contemporary themes in the area of globali-
sation, intercultural awareness, sustainability and ethics, so that they can be
effective managers in an ever-changing, international market.
The course is delivered through various options. Students can take the tradi-
tional three year programme, or opt for the accelerated option which allows
the degree to be completed in just two years, at a lower cost. This version
requires an additional intensive study period of six weeks per year, in June/
July, but still allows for a break before the start of the new academic year at
the end of September.This is a very popular option with many students who
value the opportunity of entering the professional world or postgraduate
studies at a faster pace. There is a four year option available too, where the
extra year is spent on work placement in an international organisation.
Benefits of this course include:
• Take a semester of study at one of our partner universities in Europe, North
America or Malaysia (optional)
• Our Intern Programme provides a select group of business students with a
business mentor, work experience, exclusive training and development, and
a reference from the Dean
• The option to study French or Spanish in year 2 or 3 of the degree
For full details on this programme please click here.
“The friendly environment has allowed me to expand
my skill set - with external lecturers and internship
opportunities enhancing my work experience on top
of my studies, assisting me in gaining the best degree
I can. I have met some remarkable people at university,
both students and staff and I am excited to continue this
networking throughout my third year.”
Gemma Thomas, Business School Student and Intern

6. Faculty of Science and Technology
Newcourses:PGCertNetworkingand
MScFoundationsinClinicalPsychology
Our Postgraduate Certificate in Networking is a 12 week course covering
the basics of how networking technologies work, developed in conjunc-
tion with Cisco it is designed for existing IT employees wanting to gain
practical networking skills to enhance their career prospects and for pro-
spective students requiring a stepping stone onto our full MSc Network
Security course.
Our MSc Foundations in Clinical Psychology course gives a thorough
knowledge and understanding of practical and theoretical issues in men-
tal health and clinical psychology. Students will gain the skills needed to
work in clinical psychology environments.
The Faculty of Science & Technology is pleased to announce 2 new courses
for September 2014.
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Our innovative distance learning Masters
course gives students already working in
biomedical industries the opportunity to study
from home for a postgraduate qualification
in their field. The course is accredited by The
Institute of Biomedical Science. Students will
have the opportunity to choose a specialist
pathology area, which will enable them to
tailor their studies - either to enhance knowl-
edge and understanding of their current field,
or perhaps to open up a path into a new areas
such as management.
For more information on any course please
contact fst-international@anglia.ac.uk
CourseFeature:
MScBiomedicalScience