an Associate College of Pathways at ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY 2012/13 Cambridge and Chelmsford, United Kingdom INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE CRIC Pathways at ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY 2012/13 • Anglia Ruskin University is renowned for its quality teaching, academic excellence, outstanding facilities and supportive academic and welfare services. • Ninety percent of Anglia Ruskin graduates go into work or further study within 18 months of graduation — one of the highest employability rates in the UK’s higher education sector. • Cambridge is a popular student city, renowned for its academic excellence, and is a major centre for technological innovation. • Chelmsford is just 35 minutes from London by train, and home to the Lord Ashcroft International Business School (LAIBS), the largest business school in the UK’s eastern region. Read on to find out more about studying in Cambridge and Chelmsford. WHY STUDY AT CRIC? 1 OVERVIEW YOUR PATHWAY TO SUCCESS Cambridge Ruskin International College (CRIC) is part of the global Navitas Group. CRIC offers academic pathways in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University, which lead to undergraduate and postgraduate degree awards. Our unique approach to education transforms international students into Anglia Ruskin graduates and lifelong learners. CRIC will help you achieve your education goals through personalised support and the opportunity to study at one of the UK’s premier universities. Our innovative courses are delivered by highly qualified teachers in a modern, dynamic environment. Message from the Vice-Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University All of us at Anglia Ruskin University undergraduate and postgraduate are very proud of our association with education characterised by breadth Cambridge Ruskin International College and flexibility as well as academic (CRIC). We fully support the CRIC excellence. This tradition is strengthened courses taught across our various through our relationship with CRIC. campuses because we know they Our graduates are expected to display will help aspiring overseas students imagination and intellectual rigour, and to achieve success in UK university a practical awareness of industry. These education. Our relationship with CRIC aims are consistent with those of CRIC. presents an extraordinary opportunity That academic quality comes first at CRIC for students to study and live on a is demonstrated by the involvement of major campus, either in Cambridge university staff in chairing the Joint or Chelmsford. Strategic Partnership Management Board. Throughout its 150-year history, Professor Michael Thorne Anglia Ruskin University has offered Vice-Chancellor Anglia Ruskin University 2 CRIC Pathways at ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY 2012/13 Cambridge: a student city like no other Cambridge attracts those who desire both the experience of the old and the excitement of the new. Its beautiful gothic architecture, main attractions within walking distance, lush botanic gardens and the tranquil River Cam make it one of the UK’s most visited cities. With its large student population, Cambridge offers far more than scenery. Cambridge The city has a fantastic selection of cafes, Anglia Ruskin’s campus is located in the restaurants, pubs, trendy high-street shops centre of the city and is well resourced and popular music venues such as The with modern lecture halls, seminar rooms, Junction and the Corn Exchange, where laboratories and studios. There is also international and local acts such as Blur, a library, a theatre, a medical centre David Gray, Elbow, Feeder, Jamiroquai and and great social amenities. An ongoing “I will pack, and take The Arctic Monkeys make regular investment programme has added new a train, and get me to appearances. There is also a thriving facilities including art studios and England once again! cultural scene with venues offering a state-of-the-art language centre. For England’s the one land, exhibitions, plays and concerts. I know, where men with As well as being home to some of the Splendid Hearts may go; Cambridge is well known for its love of world’s greatest intellects, Cambridge sports including cricket, football, rowing, is also recognised as a centre of And Cambridgeshire, of all rugby and tennis. Students can join the technological innovation, due to the England, The shire for Men friendly locals at any of the open green growth of the local high-tech industry. who Understand.” spaces in the city centre such as Jesus For more information, go to Rupert Brooke, The Old Vicarage, Green for a game of football. visitcambridge.org. Grantchester (1912) Tennis court Lord Ashcroft Building Mumford Library Medical Centre (1st oor) Employment Bureau (1st oor) Students’ Union (1st oor) Gym (1st oor) Student Services (3rd oor) 3 FAST FACTS Population 113,000 County Cambridgeshire Currency UK Sterling/GBP/£ Time zone UTC/GMT Electricity 230 V Language English 4 CRIC Pathways at ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY 2012/13 Chelmsford: 35 minutes from London Just a 35-minute train ride away from London, Chelmsford is a lively, vibrant city in the historical county of Essex. The famous V Festival is held in Chelmsford’s facilities, including the new Health and Hylands Park, and the 2011 festival Social Care building with state-of-the-art featured acts such as Arctic Monkeys, medical equipment and facilities. It also Dizzee Rascal, Calvin Harris, Rihanna and has a fully equipped gym. Eminem. Chelmsford also has numerous The campus is home to the Lord Ashcroft theatres, an eight-screen cinema, great Chelmsford International Business School (LAIBS), nightclubs and cosy pubs, all found in the the largest business school in the UK’s high-street and-west end areas of the city. eastern region. LAIBS is well recognised Shopping venues include High Chelmer by students, employers and professional and Meadows shopping centres and a bodies as a vital centre for business daily indoor market. Chelmsford has golf education and training. courses, rugby and hockey clubs, as well as the Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre. The Marconi Building, the result of Essex County Cricket Club plays frequent a £15 million investment, houses the matches during the season and its grounds Faculties of Science and Technology, are within walking distance of the bus and Arts, Law and Social Sciences. Facilities railway stations. include an amphitheatre, a mock law court and a 150-seat lecture theatre. Anglia Ruskin University’s modern campus is set in the lush green Rivermead area For more information about Chelmsford, of Chelmsford, a short walk from the city visit chelmsford.gov.uk. centre. It has a wealth of industry-leading 5 CHELMSFORD FAST FACTS Population 110,000 County Essex Currency UK Sterling/GBP/£ Time zone UTC/GMT Electricity 230 V Language English 6 CRIC Pathways at ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY 2012/13 Anglia Ruskin University: an internationally recognised university Anglia Ruskin University is located in two of the UK’s from local organisations, who provide business mentoring. major educational centres — Cambridge and Chelmsford. • Live and study in Cambridge and The university prides itself on quality teaching, academic Chelmsford: Students at Cambridge and Chelmsford live in safe, clean and excellence, outstanding facilities and supportive academic picturesque environments, enjoying and welfare services. vibrant student lifestyles. • Cost of living: While both cities are close to London, they are more affordable to live Here are some of the many reasons • Academics involved in industry: and study in. (You will need to budget for a students have chosen to study at Anglia Ruskin University teaching staff minimum of £800 per month to cover your Anglia Ruskin University: are involved in, or are from the industry living expenses while studying in the UK).† related to, the subject they teach, • A long history in providing education keeping you up to date with the latest • State-of-the-art facilities: Anglia Ruskin and internationally recognised degrees: developments in your academic area. University has recently spent £80 million Established in 1858, Anglia Ruskin updating its facilities, which include • Award winning students: Students University provides degrees in over a brand new Business School (LAIBS), regularly win industry awards in events 100 academic areas. The university forensic crime labs, a mock courtroom, such as the IBM Universities Business has a strong reputation in Art and Design, sports science labs and multimedia Challenge and the National Client Business, Computer Science and IT, sound studios. Interviewing Competition at the Oxford Engineering, English, Law, Life Institute of Legal Practice. The university • Truly international campuses: One in Sciences, Media Studies, Optometry also won the UK’s Number One Student five students come from outside the UK and Psychology. Radio station, as judged by the UK Student to study at Anglia Ruskin University. • Our graduates get jobs: Ninety percent Radio Association. * Source: The Destination of Leavers Survey of our graduates go into work or further • Employer Mentoring Scheme (EMS): 2008–09, The Higher Education Statistics Agency study within 18 months of graduation — The university runs an Employer (HESA), hesa.ac.uk. one of the highest employability rates in Mentoring Scheme (EMS), matching † The UK Border Agency require student visa the UK’s higher education sector.* second-year students with employees applicants to have a minimum of GBP£800 per month (when studying outside London) to support their living costs for the duration of their studies in the UK. Why choose Cambridge Ruskin International College (CRIC)? CRIC works within the Academic Quality Framework of • have access to all the university’s facilities and on-campus living accommodation on Anglia Ruskin University and is accredited by the UK’s both campuses: Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). - Cambridge — With a global reputation as a centre of academic excellence It is also a member of the British Council’s Education UK and culture, it’s no wonder students Partnership and the UK Council for International Student come from all over the world to study in Cambridge. CRIC students at Cambridge Affairs (UKCISA).