british universities

the percentage of graduates from each subject that go on to professional employment*, non-professional employment**, further study and unemployment.
the average starting salaries for graduates of each subject, including figures for both professional and non-professional employment.
a comparison of the starting salaries for graduates of each subject between 2010 and 2015.
an examination of the professional premium† for graduates of each subject, including a comparison between 2010 and 2015.
a quickfire summary of the subjects with the highest and lowest professional premiums, as well as those that have seen the greatest increases and decreases in professional premium.
how the salaries for graduates of each subject differ according to gender.
if you're interested in a graduate job, check out our

*professional employment refers to a job or occupation which normally requires a degree. **non-professional employment refers to a job or occupation which doesn't normally require a degree. †professional premium refers to the average difference in salary between those starting professional employment, and those starting non-professional employment.

english-speaking

english-speaking alternatives

you may dream of doing your first degree in the usa, european or a commonwealth country and every year such dreams become a reality for some students.

• uk universities have a worldwide reputation.
• over 10,000 uk undergraduates are enrolled at us universities.
• after graduation many students go overseas for further study or employment.
•  an increasing number of uk students are studying at universities in the eu countries, although this is still low despite media reports suggesting an exodus to avoid perceived higher costs in the uk.
• the most common destinations are other english-speaking countries, including australia, canada, ireland and the usa. plenty of advice and information is available.
•  there is a regular 'college day' in london organised by the fulbright commission, when around 100 us universities extol the virtues of an american university education.
•  there are also university ranking tables, similar to those found here, for each of the major english-speaking countries.
•  the vast majority of uk universities offer study abroad opportunities at partner universities overseas or with companies and organisations offering placement years/internships– ask about them on open days and when you enrol.

•  year abroad opportunities are not just for students studying languages. many students undertake work and/or study exchanges or internships overseas.
•  some uniersities offer "langauges for all" style programmes where you can learn/continue a foreign language in addition to your degree with a view to spending a year overseas in third year.
•  find out about studying and living abroad in our country profiles.
•  get information on overseas universities.

full study

alternatives full study
whether it’s time, money, or one of the dozens of other potential obstacles, full-time study isn’t always the best option for those looking to earn a degree. if you’re facing this problem, then worry not; there are plenty of other ways of studying at degree and other levels.
financial arrangements for part-time courses are different to those for full-time study and you should contact the relevant funding body for your area to establish what financial help may be
available (student finance scotland. is one of the best-known provider of part-time and distance learning, but most of the uk's universities also offer alternatives to full-time study.
ucas do not offer a central admissions service for part-time courses, so applications for part-time courses must be made directly to the relevant institution.
you should also contact the university or college direct to find out about vacancies, entry requirements and to discuss fees and funding.
alternatives to full-time study aren’t restricted to school-leavers; they’re open to older people returning to education, those who were unsuccessful in obtaining a full-time university place, or those who simply decided to take a break and not attend university straight away.
read through our guide to the alternatives to full-time study, or jump to the option you’re looking for:

studying part-time

a large number of the full-time degree courses offered by universities and colleges can also be undertaken on a part-time basis, allowing you to fit your study around other commitments.
financial arrangements for part-time courses are different to those for full-time study and you should contact the relevant funding body for your area to establish what financial help may be available (student finance scotland. is one of the best-known provider of part-time and distance learning, but most of the uk's universities also offer alternatives to full-time study.
ucas do not offer a central admissions service for part-time courses, so applications for part-time courses must be made directly to the relevant institution.
you should also contact the university or college direct to find out about vacancies, entry requirements and to discuss fees and funding.
degree apprenticeships are a relatively new initiative. the aim of a degree apprenticeship is, as the name suggests, to combine the academic aspects of a university degree with the practical experience and application of an apprenticeship.

although they are primarily targeted at school leavers aged 18-19, degree apprenticeships are also suitable for 16 to 18-year-olds and mature students, including those who have already completed a lower-level apprenticeship and wish to enhance their career prospects through further study.
as with other apprenticeships, the training costs and student fees will be covered by the government and your employer. degree apprentices are not eligible for student loans, and you must therefore cover your own living costs. however, with the opportunity to earn up to £500 per week as part of the scheme, you will be receiving financial support of some form.
the majority of degree apprenticeships focus on stem subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), however there are others available. the full list available is as follows:

degree apprenticeships

degree apprenticeships are a relatively new initiative. the aim of a degree apprenticeship is, as the name suggests, to combine the academic aspects of a university degree with the practical experience and application of an apprenticeship.

although they are primarily targeted at school leavers aged 18-19, degree apprenticeships are also suitable for 16 to 18-year-olds and mature students, including those who have already completed a lower-level apprenticeship and wish to enhance their career prospects through further study.
as with other apprenticeships, the training costs and student fees will be covered by the government and your employer. degree apprentices are not eligible for student loans, and you must therefore cover your own living costs. however, with the opportunity to earn up to £500 per week as part of the scheme, you will be receiving financial support of some form.
the majority of degree apprenticeships focus on stem subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), however there are others available. the full list available is as follows:
a number of high-profile, high-ranking institutions offer degree apprenticeships. to apply for one, visit employer websites or search and apply through the.

distance learning

distance learning study, by its very nature, is usually also part-time study. for more information on distance learning,
degree apprenticeships are a relatively new initiative. the aim of a degree apprenticeship is, as the name suggests, to combine the academic aspects of a university degree with the practical experience and application of an apprenticeship.
although they are primarily targeted at school leavers aged 18-19, degree apprenticeships are also suitable for 16 to 18-year-olds and mature students, including those who have already completed a lower-level apprenticeship and wish to enhance their career prospects through further study.
as with other apprenticeships, the training costs and student fees will be covered by the government and your employer. degree apprentices are not eligible for student loans, and you must therefore cover your own living costs. however, with the opportunity to earn up to £500 per week as part of the scheme, you will be receiving financial support of some form.
the majority of degree apprenticeships focus on stem subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), however there are others available. the full list available is as follows:

degree courses

foundation degree courses
although similar in name, foundation degrees are not the same as the foundation year that can be taken at the beginning of an undergraduate degree.
foundation years are taken at the beginning of some undergraduate degree courses to provide an appropriate academic background for degree-level entry, whereas foundation degrees are university-level qualifications designed to equip students for a particular area of work. this is often done with the support of employers from that sector, combining academic study with work-place learning.foundation degrees can be studied full-time or part-time over two years, or longer.

upon graduation some students choose employment or progress to further professional qualifications, while others take the opportunity to undertake further study (usually around a year) to progress to a full honours degree.
full-time foundation degrees taken at a university or college in the ucas scheme have to be applied for via ucas; for institutions not in the ucas scheme or for part-time study, you should apply direct to the college offering the course.

gap year

taking a gap year
some students decide to take a year out before starting university.degree apprenticeships are a relatively new initiative. the aim of a degree apprenticeship is, as the name suggests, to combine the academic aspects of a university degree with the practical experience and application of an apprenticeship.
although they are primarily targeted at school leavers aged 18-19, degree apprenticeships are also suitable for 16 to 18-year-olds and mature students, including those who have already completed a lower-level apprenticeship and wish to enhance their career prospects through further study.as with other apprenticeships, the training costs and student fees will be covered by the government and your employer. degree apprentices are not eligible for student loans, and you must therefore cover your own living costs. however, with the opportunity to earn up to £500 per week as part of the scheme, you will be receiving financial support of some form.

the majority of degree apprenticeships focus on stem subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), however there are others available. the full list available is as follows:
while the university's roots date back to 1858, when john ruskin opened the cambridge school of art, anglia ruskin focuses on student's futures. anglia ruskin is located in 3 vibrant cities – cambridge, chelmsford and peterborough – with opportunities to study and work in partnership elsewhere, too.

requirements

• applicants are admitted to the university based on an assessment of their capacity to achieve the entry requirements and complete their course. the university considers a student’s personal statement, references, achievement at gcse and predicted grades.
•  applicants not awarded a place on an honours degree may be offered a place on a foundation degree, or an extended degree with a foundation year, if one is available in a similar subject.
• as level examinations provide a useful indication of applicants’ progress at level 3 study; however a lack of as grades does not disadvantage applicants as the university considers all aspects of the application including reference and level 2 (gcse) achievement.
• the university prefers a level applicants to have achieved a minimum of 3 a levels, unless combining a level study with another type of level 3 qualification such as btec.

teaching

tef silver is awarded to institutions that deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for their students, and consistently exceed "rigorous national quality requirements" for higher education in the uk.

degree apprenticeships are a relatively new initiative. the aim of a degree apprenticeship is, as the name suggests, to combine the academic aspects of a university degree with the practical experience and application of an apprenticeship.although they are primarily targeted at school leavers aged 18-19, degree apprenticeships are also suitable for 16 to 18-year-olds and mature students, including those who have already completed a lower-level apprenticeship and wish to enhance their career prospects through further study.
as with other apprenticeships, the training costs and student fees will be covered by the government and your employer. degree apprentices are not eligible for student loans, and you must therefore cover your own living costs. however, with the opportunity to earn up to £500 per week as part of the scheme, you will be receiving financial support of some form.
the majority of degree apprenticeships focus on stem subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), however there are others available. the full list available is as follows:

teaching methods

•  many of our courses are recognised by industry and a large number are professionally accredited. there is a regular 'college day' in london organised by the fulbright commission, when around 100 us universities extol the virtues of an american university education.
•  there are also university ranking tables, similar to those found here, for each of the major english-speaking countries.
•  the vast majority of uk universities offer study abroad opportunities at partner universities overseas or with companies and organisations offering placement years/internships– ask about them on open days and when you enrol.
•  year abroad opportunities are not just for students studying languages. many students undertake work and/or study exchanges or internships overseas.
•  some uniersities offer "langauges for all" style programmes where you can learn/continue a foreign language in addition to your degree with a view to spending a year overseas in third year

flexibility

• course structure is modular, allowing students a choice of modules around a compulsory core.
•  all students at the lord ashcroft international business school studying a full-time undergraduate degree, have the chance to undertake a placement year in business.
•  many aru undergraduate and postgraduate courses are available part-time; distance-learning options are being increased and a selection of full-time, part-time and distance learning courses offer january start dates.
•  extended courses with a foundation year are offered in some science subjects.

student facilities

• four university libraries including an extensive digital library in addition to on-site print collections.
•  science and healthcare facilities include a suite of forensic science laboratories, complete with a scene of crime unit. a new science centre opens in 2018 including a 200-seat laboratory, plus multi-functional superlabs with 80 student workstations. there's also a human energetics sports science laboratory, health and life sciences centre, university eye clinic, simulated hospital wards and operating theatres and the medbic, a centre to support medical technology businesses that are just starting out.
• creative arts and media facilities comprise a music recital hall, a suite of computer music studios, multimedia sound and recording studios, rehearsal spaces (for performing arts courses), a tv studio, 2 drama studios and music therapy clinic. also mumford theatre and 2 art galleries – ruskin gallery in cambridge, with its groundbreaking digital exhibition space, and rivermead gallery in chelmsford. high-quality engineering and architecture studios.
•  business and law facilities include a bloomberg financial markets lab and a mock courtroom for law students.
•  language centre and multimedia language laboratories.
•  education facilities include specialised subject rooms for art, design and technology, science, ict, pe, and early years.

disability services

•  the university provides help for students who have a disability, long-term medical condition, mental health difficulty or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia or dyspraxia.
•  the study support team will coordinate any specialist support or adjustments students might need and advise them on their eligibility for disabled students’ allowances (dsas).
•  if students are approved for dsas the anglia access centre can carry out their needs assessment.
• there is a regular 'college day' in london organised by the fulbright commission, when around 100 us universities extol the virtues of an american university education.
•  there are also university ranking tables, similar to those found here, for each of the major english-speaking countries.
• the vast majority of uk universities offer study abroad opportunities at partner universities overseas or with companies and organisations offering placement years/internships– ask about them on open days and when you enrol.
•  year abroad opportunities are not just for students studying languages. many students undertake work and/or study exchanges or internships overseas.
•  some uniersities offer "langauges for all" style programmes where you can learn/continue a foreign language in addition to your degree with a view to spending a year overseas in third year

students' union

•  the students’ union host a huge variety of events both on and off campus, including weekly club nights in cambridge and chelmsford.
•  events include cultural celebrations such as diwali and chinese new year, informal socials hosted by clubs and societies, and large scale events such as the summer ball, with live bands and great djs.
•  the union represents students within the university; students are encouraged to have their say on how the university develops. there is a regular 'college day' in london organised by the fulbright commission, when around 100 us universities extol the virtues of an american university education.
•  there are also university ranking tables, similar to those found here, for each of the major english-speaking countries.
• the vast majority of uk universities offer study abroad opportunities at partner universities overseas or with companies and organisations offering placement years/internships– ask about them on open days and when you enrol.
•  year abroad opportunities are not just for students studying languages. many students undertake work and/or study exchanges or internships overseas.
•  some uniersities offer "langauges for all" style programmes where you can learn/continue a foreign language in addition to your degree with a view to spending a year overseas in third year

part-time work

availability of part-time work

• aru has its own on-campus agency, the employment bureau, which manages all the part-time temp jobs that come up around aru, as well as with local employers.
• the average starting salaries for graduates of each subject, including figures for both professional and non-professional employment.
•  a comparison of the starting salaries for graduates of each subject between 2010 and 2015.
• an examination of the professional premium† for graduates of each subject, including a comparison between 2010 and 2015.
• a quickfire summary of the subjects with the highest and lowest professional premiums, as well as those that have seen the greatest increases and decreases in professional premium.
•  how the salaries for graduates of each subject differ according to gender.
• if you're interested in a graduate job, check out our

 *professional employment refers to a job or occupation which normally requires a degree. **non-professional employment refers to a job or occupation which doesn't normally require a degree. †professional premium refers to the average difference in salary between those starting professional employment, and those starting non-professional employment.

careers guidance

• the employability service offers careers advice and organises events including employment workshops and company visits.
• it offers 1-to-1 appointments with experienced careers advisers via phone, email or face-to-face.
•  this support is available to students before, during and after their time at the university. there is a regular 'college day' in london organised by the fulbright commission, when around 100 us universities extol the virtues of an american university education.
•  there are also university ranking tables, similar to those found here, for each of the major english-speaking countries.
•  the vast majority of uk universities offer study abroad opportunities at partner universities overseas or with companies and organisations offering placement years/internships– ask about them on open days and when you enrol.
•  year abroad opportunities are not just for students studying languages. many students undertake work and/or study exchanges or internships overseas.
•  some uniersities offer "langauges for all" style programmes where you can learn/continue a foreign language in addition to your degree with a view to spending a year overseas in third year

history

• there is a regular 'college day' in london organised by the fulbright commission, when around 100 us universities extol the virtues of an american university education.
•  there are also university ranking tables, similar to those found here, for each of the major english-speaking countries.
• the vast majority of uk universities offer study abroad opportunities at partner universities overseas or with companies and organisations offering placement years/internships– ask about them on open days and when you enrol.
•  year abroad opportunities are not just for students studying languages. many students undertake work and/or study exchanges or internships overseas.

some uniersities offer "langauges for all" style programmes where you can learn/continue a foreign language in addition to your degree with a view to spending a year overseas in third year
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