Anglia Ruskin PG Prospectus - Navitas

International studentsOpportunitiesfor internationalstudentsIt is no surprise Anglia Ruskin attracts students fromEurope, South East Asia, North and South Americaand many other countries from around the world.There are also a large number of international studentsalready studying in the UK who choose an Anglia Ruskinpostgraduate programme.All our programmes are designed, taught, andsupported by academic staff who are experts in theirfields and who draw on their research and links withthe wider academic community, professional networks,and business organisations, to provide career developmentand specialisation in a select number of fields of study.Our postgraduate programmes give you the bestopportunity to achieve your ambitions.International Student Support ServiceInternational Student Advisers on both campuses offer a rangeof specialist services to our international students. It is our jobto make sure that your time with us is a positive, rewarding,and successful one. Services include:• Immigration advice on arrival at Anglia Ruskin Universityincluding police registration (if required).• Visa extension advice. Applications to extend student visascan be sent by the International Student Advisers to theHome Office using the Student Batch Scheme.• Advice on health and working entitlements during and afteryour studies.• Welfare advice in case of emergency or other difficulties.• Social events for international students.Career opportunitiesSpecially trained Careers Advisers will discuss futureemployment opportunities with you and facilitate contactwith potential employers. Most students from within theEuropean Economic Area have no restrictions on their workingentitlements. For other nationalities, there are a number of specificGovernment schemes to enable students to stay on in the UK andwork after their studies. The most recent Government initiativeis the International Graduates Scheme that allows students whosuccessfully complete their course after May 1 2007, in anyacademic subject, to extend their visa to work in the UK for amaximum of 12 months. Further detail about the scheme isavailable from the International Student Support Service.Extending a warm welcomeThe key to your success often lies in the adjustment period whenyou first arrive and in your ability to use English as the languageof study. For us, high-quality pre-arrival information is a priority,as are the first few weeks after your arrival, until you are settledinto your new life. To help you settle we will introduce you toyour new environment, Anglia Ruskin staff, and other students.We know that organising your new life is an exciting challenge,so we’ll help you by providing:• On-campus accommodation available if you book early enough.• Free health care provision at on-campus Medical Centres.• Specialist advice on immigration or related issues.English language and study skillsAt Anglia Ruskin, you’ll be provided with a free English languagecourse if you need support while you are studying on yourpostgraduate programme as well as study skills programmesto prepare you for your research and writing tasks.ScholarshipsInternational students from outside the EU will be expected topay the full cost of their education and many international studentswill have to manage on a tight budget, just like UK students.Although there are no simple solutions, the following may helpyou: Anglia Ruskin’s International Scholarship Scheme for full-feepaying students offers over 50 merit awards to the maximumvalue of £1,000. Please note that these are not hardshipawards. Once you have received your offer, you can obtainan application form for these scholarships by sending anemail to internationalscholarships@anglia.ac.uk16 Call our Contact Centre 0845 271 3333 for more informationweb www.anglia.ac.ukemail answers@anglia.ac.uk 17