UNIVERSITY CHOICES
More Than a Degree
How Anglia Ruskin is redefining higher education
Anglia Ruskin describes itself as: “Not just a normal university.” With modern campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough, the university is a rising force in UK higher education. Known for its practical, inclusive and forward-thinking degrees, it prepares students for life after graduation. Ensuring students graduate with both knowledge and confidence, the university offers courses in subject areas such as Education and Early Childhood and Medicine, with state-of-theart facilities such as a multifunctional Super Lab, an Equine Training and Development Centre - featuring its own stables - and mock law courts. Voted Times Higher Education
University of the Year in 2023 and one of the top 350 universities in the world, the diverse and welcoming university prides itself on being a home to all and a stepping stone for young students looking to the next steps in their lives. Anglia Ruskin Universities also offer placements in real-life work environments and career and CV guidance to help raise the next generation of professionals. Alumni of the university include Syd Barrett and Angela Hartnett OBE, paying testament to the university’s emphasis of selfexpression and creativity that is fostered in their Cambridge School of Art, where tradition
Thinking Critically Empowering students to reach their full potential Offering subjects ranging from business management to fine arts, Brookes encourages students to think critically whilst applying realworld knowledge and skills throughout their degree. Oxford Brookes is also home Just 10 minutes from the centre to world-leading motorsport of Oxford, Oxford Brookes engineering, with graduates University offers the perfect going on to work with the likes of blend of academic ambition, Formula 1 and Ferrari. inclusive values and real-world With various support systems, readiness. With a career-focused the university is a champion curriculum and a dynamic in understanding and helping campus atmosphere, it’s a place students with learning disabilities where students are empowered to reach their full potential while to grow, both personally and studying alongside industry professionally. professionals. Brookes is not 74 | EDUCATION CHOICES MAGAZINE | S U M M E R 2 02 5
is combined with the latest technologies, empowering students to take risks to become the creators of the future. Anglia Ruskin University empowers students with realworld experience, inclusive support and vibrant campus life, creating graduates who are not just employable but confident, capable and ready to lead in tomorrow’s world. OLIVIA HAWKINS Assistant editor www.aru.ac.uk
just about education, it’s about empowering each individual to reach their potential. With student accommodation options available on campus, the university has a vibrant, welcoming and safe environment for your child taking their first steps from home. Additionally, the university is a short walk from Cowley Road, a lively, multicultural area brimming with cafés, live music and international cuisine, adding colour and culture to the university experience. “From my first day at Oxford Brookes I felt welcomed into a big community. Throughout my three years, I have not only grown academically but as a person, it has been the best university experience I could have wished for.” - Oxford Brookes University 3rd Year student OLIVIA HAWKINS Assistant editor www.brookes.ac.uk