STUDYING

WITH ARDEN
A guide to online & blended learning
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Arden University has a proud heritage in online learning. From our
beginnings in 1990 as the chosen online learning partner for universities
across Britain, we’ve grown and evolved to offer a bespoke learning
experience, offering both online and blended learning, to meet the
changing needs of modern life
We know that many people are constrained by geography, financial
circumstances, or even just by time. If you have a desire to break free, enjoy
learning new things, and want to become the best you can be, then our
online or blended learning offering might be just the ticket.
Online learning
Studying 100% online is perfect if you’re looking for your studies to fit
completely around you.
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Blended learning
AOur blended learning courses combine innovative online learning with
face-to-face classes at one of our five UK study centres or our study centre
in Berlin. All of Arden’s study centres are well- connected with bus and train
links nearby to give you a more flexible way to study.
The great part about this is you can still complete a full, three-year degree with
just two days of classes per week. In addition to the eight hours of face-to-face
teaching each week, you will have an added 12 hours of online tuition and 13.5
hours recommended self-guided study time. During the first 6 weeks of year 1,
you will also attend 4 study skills workshops, providing advice and guidance to
help you achieve university success.
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Whichever study mode you decide to pick, you’ll enjoy 24/7 access to our Arden University is a rapidly expanding university which offers a range
bespoke digital platform, ilearn. of programmes aimed at students who are career orientated. We are
revolutionising the Arden portfolio by offering new programmes and
Our academic team have synthesised the most up-to- date and robust certifications that are industry focussed and aligned to businesses’ needs,
research on what helps people learn and progress well to support success. This bridging the skills gap for the good of our students.
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help keep you motivated and engaged throughout your studies. Course modules are designed by industry specialists to ensure relevance
for the workplace and continued professional development for our mature
With a real focus on engaged learning, ilearn will be your library, diary and learners.
lecture theatre, all rolled into one.
Innovation is at the heart of what we do, and we use technology to deliver
and adapt our courses. We work increasingly closely with employers
Studying with ilearn means that you can enjoy the following features: and industry to understand their needs and to build learning
programmes and experiences that lead the way in developing high
impact,work-ready graduates.
Access
all your modules, online resources
and study materials
Our expanding range of courses are available
Communicate
with your lecturer through interactive
messaging, forums and virtual sessions on our website: arden.ac.uk/our-courses

your online notebook for keeping personal notes of

Create your thoughts while reading the learning materials

with interactive lessons including videos, presentations,

Engage animations, knowledge checks and more

your assessments and maximise your success

Manage through our originality and plagiarism checker tool

with notifications for upcoming assignments,

Stay in control module releases and exams

how you study with downloadable materials

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at the end of your lesson, with activities

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS APPRENTICESHIPS
For most courses at Arden, we accept the following entry requirements. Please An Arden degree apprenticeship allows those who are currently in work
note: some courses might have their own specific requirements, so you’ll need to gain a full bachelor’s or master’s degree around their career and family
to double-check the website for more details. commitments.

These qualifications bring together the best of higher education and

Do you have work experience, but
Undergraduate courses not the qualifications?
To be eligible, you will need either:
• Two subjects at A-level or equivalent, plus three passes at grade C We are more than happy to
or above at GCSE level or equivalent; consider, and positively encourage,
OR an application from you if you have
• Completed a recognised Access Programme or equivalent. professional work experience and
• BSc Accounting & Finance and BSc Psychology require GCSE Maths at grade C. can demonstrate the motivation to
study the programme.
For students whose prior learning was not taught in English:
• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (no less than 5.5 in any element). For our undergraduate courses,
Please refer to individual courses for specific entry requirements.
we ask for a minimum of two years’
professional work experience.
vocational training and are funded by your employer and the government.
Depending on the course level you choose, degree apprenticeships can take
between 3 to 6 years to complete.
Find out more about our degree apprenticeships by visiting
arden.ac.uk/apprenticeships
• Senior Leader Master’s Degree
Apprenticeship MBA (CMI)
• Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship
BA (Hons) Business Management (CMI)
• BSc (Hons) Digital & Technology Solutions
(Degree Apprenticeship) - various pathways

“ I chose to study with Arden University because Arden gave me the option
to study in English through online learning while still being able to balance my
busy lifestyle. (There aren’t many places in Italy where you can study in English
through online learning.) It was important that I could still work in my current job
while getting the qualifications I need to progress in my career.

Studying with Arden will help me to advance my career further in the industry I
am working in. I want to move to a department where I can apply the attributes
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that I refined at Arden.

John Paul Asuncion

BA (Hons) HRM & Psychology
SUPPORTING YOU
At Arden, we want every student, no matter what their background or
situation, to be able to enjoy their studies and achieve their goals.

There is a wide range of support on offer to you, whether you are studying 100%
online, or by blended learning.

Academic support
Lecturers are on hand to help you with any academic issues, and are available
to respond online or, if you’re a blended student, you can also talk to them
at your study centre.

Student support
Once you start your studies, you’ll have access to our dedicated student support
team.
Understanding, approachable and ready to help, they’re here to help you
manage and progress through your course and share in your celebrations when
you succeed.

The student support team helps you with:

• Time management
• Motivation
• Financial concerns
• Disability support and DSA application guidance
• Special Educational Needs (SEN) support
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Submitting assignments
• Learning support and development
• Career advice
• Technical questions

Additional support
• Study skills - reading, writing, critical thinking
and referencing skills
• UNITU – platform to engage with staff and student reps,
and provide feedback
“ We’re with you every step of the way
throughout your learning journey, offering
• Studentline – 24/7, confidential helpline for mental support, guidance, and encouragement.
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health, legal & financial advice, plus an over-the-phone
GP service
• Student representatives Sian, Student Support Manager
SUPPORTING YOU OUR STUDY CENTRES
Student representatives
Every year, student reps are elected to represent their peers, bridging the gap between students Berlin
and academics. As a powerful voice for change and decision-making, they can actively shape and Our Berlin study centre is nestled in amongst the
improve your academic experience. At Arden, we place high value on listening and responding city’s bustling International Business District. You’ll
to your feedback. Student reps play a key role in making the student voice heard; if you have the be studying right next to some of the key players of
passion and drive to represent your peers, you might make a good student rep yourself! the corporate world including Sony, Deutsche Bahn,
Daimler, and the Axel Springer Media Group, public
institutions and the Government.

Student
Ambassador

Student ambassadors
Could you be the next face of Arden? Student ambassadors get paid to represent Arden Student
at events and help us with social media. They get to share their unique perspective on Ambassador

studying at Arden with potential students and encourage the next generation. It’s a great Birmingham
way of earning money, gaining work experience and making new friends. Student
Ambassador Arden’s Birmingham Study Centre has a warm and
welcome atmosphere, in the heart of the vibrant
Student
Ambassador city centre. Close to shops, bars, restaurants, and
transport hubs, the centre is easily accessible from
those across the West Midlands and beyond.
Student
Ambassador

Online communities
Stay connected to your classmates using our ilearn discussion forums. Here, you’ll
be able to ask questions and get advice about your course from your peers.

London
We have three modern study centres in
central, east, and west London - Ealing, Tower
Hill and Holborn - each conveniently located
Coffee mornings close to public transport as well as local
Have the chance to meet and chat with other students and study centre staff at one of our A amenities.
coffee mornings.

Blended and online learning students are able to visit their local study centre to take part A
in our ongoing initiatives to help encourage friendly interactions.
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A Manchester
The Arden University Manchester Study
Alumni Centre can be found inside Linley House,
Once you have graduated, you will automatically become part of our Arden university A close to the city centre, and is equipped with
alumni network, where you’ll have the opportunity to make contacts with industry everything you need to spend your time on-
professionals across the world and be part of a rapidly growing community. campus wisely.
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