Anglia Ruskin is committed to making higher education accessible to all who want it. Our flexible programmes allow you to fit education around your lifestyle. Whatever your circumstances, Anglia Ruskin welcomes you and actively encourages an accessible learning environment for all.

• Study at a pace to suit you with our flexible credit-based, modular programmes.
• Distance learning courses allow you to study whenever you want to, ideal if you don't want to take time away from work.
• Our network of partner institutions across the East of England allows you to study close to home, wherever you live.
• Nearly 100 degree, diploma and certificate courses start in January or February as well as September giving you the flexibility to start your course when you choose.

How do I find the course that's right for me?

We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses on a part-time basis from diploma to degree level. To find a course that interests you:

• Search our online prospectus
• Order a copy of our printed prospectus

How do I apply?

Postgraduate research degrees

To apply for a research degree please visit our research degrees pages for further information and an application form.

Graduate Teacher Training

If you are a graduate looking to apply for a teacher training course you should do so through the GTTR (Graduate Teacher Training Registry)

Faculty of Health and Social Care courses

Please see the Faculty of Health and Social Care (FHSC) application forms page.

All other courses

For all other undergraduate and postgraduate courses please use the application form below.

You can also apply online for our postgraduate courses. To do this, simply find the course you are interested in by searching or browsing our online course catalogue then click on the 'Apply online now' link that appears in the right hand side of the screen.

International and EU students should visit their pages for further information.

How can I fund my course?

Depending on the type of course you are looking to apply for, the type and availability of funding may vary.

• Part-time undergraduate - there are a number of ways to fund a part-time undergraduate course. If you are a student living and studying in the UK the most common way with which to fund your studies is a means-tested fee grant and course costs grant. For details of these, and other possible sources of funding visit our student finance section.
• Part-time postgraduate - unfortunately there are no Government loans, or means tested grants available for postgraduate students. The Grants Register which is available online and in local libraries provides details of charities and trusts that can provide small grants to postgraduate students. Advice on managing finances for postgraduate studies can be obtained from the Student Money Advice & Rights Team.
• Help from employer - if you are currently employed and your course relates to your job or career, you could ask your employer to sponsor you for some or all of the fees. If your employer is sponsoring your course of study, we will require written evidence of this, together with invoicing details.

Fees for Continued Professional Development courses run by the Faculty of Health and Social Care, Faculty of Education and Ashcroft International Business School may vary, full details are available on the respective Faculty websites.

If you would like to know the tuition fees for your course, up-to-date information for 2008/2009 is available on our course fee calculator.

How will my course be timetabled?

Adapting to a University timetable can be a big change, whether you've come from employment or caring for a family organising your time around lectures and imposing organisation in your study will be important. Timetables for our courses starting in 2008/2009 are available on our ANET support site, these give a good indication of lecture structures and the time where you will be managing your own study.

Find more information about timetabling at Anglia Ruskin

Will there be support available if I need it?

We understand how daunting it can be returning to education and balancing different commitments. We have a number of support teams available to help you through any issues which may arise.

• Student Advisers - all students can access specially trained, friendly and informative professionals in order to help alleviate any worries or stress with your academic or personal life.
• Counselling - sometimes things get on top of everyone. We understand that, so we provide a free, confidential counselling service in a relaxed, friendly setting.
• Chaplaincy - the Chaplaincy offers time for exploring issues of faith, whatever your starting point and a place where spiritual and personal issues can be discussed in confidence.

What if I'm over 21?

The decision to take up full or part-time education is possibly an even bigger deal for those over the age of 21. By this time, you will have had some experience of the world either from extensive travel, work experience or a career, defining relationships and a family - all of this will enhance your story at Anglia Ruskin and will benefit those you meet during your studies and within your student life.

Hundreds of people over 21 take this step each year and we are well aware that many of you may be anxious about starting your higher education later in life. Older students are extremely well motivated, disciplined and keen to succeed. In addition, they bring a great deal of personal experience and maturity of thought to their studies.

Please take a look at our mature students' guide, for further information and advice about studying as a mature student.

Is there childcare provision on campus?

We recognise that childcare arrangements are vitally important if you wish to study effectively. You can benefit from using nursery sessions from our in-house, Anglia Ruskin nursery, based on the Cambridge Campus, or from private nurseries located near the Chelmsford Campus.

In some cases, financial grants toward the cost of childcare fees may be available to part-time undergraduate students. These are means tested. For more information, support and advice please call our Contact Centre on 0845 271 3333, or email answers@anglia.ac.uk.

What can I expect from Anglia Ruskin as a student?

The student charter aims to explain, in language which is easy to understand, exactly what you can expect of us and, in return, what we expect of you. It is set out to show a student's experience - from applying to us to graduating and becoming a life-member, or 'alumnus', of the Anglia Ruskin community.