Arden University

We offer access to degrees, masters and MBA programmes in both online distance learning and flexible on-campus study modes. Our students range from 18 to 80 years old and we support them on-campus (at our Study Centres in London, Birmingham and Manchester) and online. We are proud to offer non-standard entry which means your work experience and previous qualifications are taken into account.

At Arden, we make it our business to help students achieve their potential.

OUR STORY

Since we began our journey in 1990 as the chosen partner for traditional universities to deliver their online programmes we have constantly evolved, and in 2014 we earned taught degree-awarding powers which meant that we could also proudly award our own degrees. In August 2015 we became Arden University – one of the few specialist, online learning universities to launch in the last 50 years. We’re now a leading provider of flexible, online and blended learning.

We have 500+ employees supporting more than 9,000 students globally online and at our six study centres in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Berlin. At Arden, we see student learning opportunities as the key to embedding knowledge and helping to grow and develop Graduates that are fit and ready for the workplace. We are really pleased that this has been recognised in the National Student Survey 2020 results.

At Arden, we believe that improving the digital capability of the most marginalized and vulnerable members of our society is key to people’s ability to thrive in the economies of today and the future. We believe that future global graduates should be supported with the skills to harness the power of technology – whatever their chosen career path. And we recognise that Higher Education providers must proactively respond to the current and future needs, trends and expectations of employers and the economy.

Our Fast Track your Career Promise

As part of our commitment to the ongoing career development, for Arden students, we recently launched our Fast-Track Your Career promise. This promise means that after successfully completing your bachelor’s course with Arden, you can study your master’s degree or MBA with us completely free of charge. This offer is available to all Arden undergraduate students who enrolled with us from September 2016 onwards,  and will continue until September 2021, from all countries and regions and who meet our master’s degree entry requirements.

THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

With Arden University, students have access to 24/7, multi-device, multi-media learning materials and a leading edge ‘virtual classroom’. Over 90% of students work alongside their studies. Many have family or caring responsibilities so from watching tutorials while you travel, completing assessments on the sofa or using the online library whilst enjoying your holiday, Arden lets you complete your studies without putting your life on hold.

SUPPORT

Just because Arden offers flexible distance learning doesn’t mean students are on their own. Students have plenty of one-to one contact and support throughout their studies. And if you do need that extra support, why not opt for blended learning, where you'll get face-to-face contact at our study centres as well as online learning. Academic support comes from expert tutors through regular sessions and tutorials, 1-2-1 feedback emails, Skype and phone calls. For day to day administrative support, each student has a named Student Support contact to keep students on track from enrolment through graduation.

CAREER FOCUS

Arden courses are designed with a strong focus on employability so that learning will directly help students in the workplace whether that’s starting a new career, wanting to progress or to change jobs. To support student’s workplace and career development needs, a full service online careers portal helps students search for jobs, develop a CV and sharpen interview techniques. These are just a few of the really useful tools thousands of Arden students have access to. Learn more about career support.

BLENDED LEARNING

Need a little more structure? Arden has study centres in Manchester, Birmingham and London that offer full time degrees using an innovative ‘compressed blended learning’ schedule. Students get all the same great online materials and support, with the addition face to face seminars during term times. These classes are timetabled to a maximum of 2 days a week in the centre for undergraduates and one 3-hour study session a fortnight for postgraduates – leaving time for working and other commitments.

TALK TO US

If you have any questions, contact Arden’s admissions team on 02476 515 700 or email enquiries@arden.ac.uk.