ARU International

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.

In this newsletter...

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 ComplianceYou 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.”

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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.

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English Language course places still available 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

More information

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

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New MA Fashion Design course, 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

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Lord Ashcroft International Business School

Taking up BSc (Hons) International Business Management in just two years

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

Faculty of Science and Technology

New courses: PG Cert Networking and MSc Foundations in Clinical Psychology

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

Course Feature: MSc Biomedical Science