Career advancement can be defined as the act of using your skill set as an employee to achieve targets and work towards specific goals to acquire extra responsibility, a pay rise or even a completely new job role. There is no linear approach to career advancement, and no exhaustive rulebook; much of your experience and progression in your working life …
Armed Forces Education and Returning to Civilian Life: The Guide
13th January 2023
Returning to civvy street is a transition that requires patience, not only from yourself, but from your loved ones too, but change can be an incredibly positive thing. So with a little determination, and some forward planning, your military resettlement can become a rewarding new adventure. Planning ahead will help to keep you focused for your return to civvy street. …
#WFH: How Has the Hybrid Working Model Evolved?
4th May 2022
As many companies across the world have adopted working from home as their new normal, it’s almost hard to imagine a world where the office-based 9-5 was once a staple of our daily routines. And looking back, it’s even harder to imagine how an overnight change, at the time presumed to be temporary, has had such a seismic impact …
7 In-Demand Careers You Can Do with A Data Science MSc
17th August 2021
It’s no surprise then that this growing industry creates countless new jobs every day, and with a Data Science MSc from ARU, you could be well on your way to a brand-new career in an exciting field. As a data analyst, you’ll have the ability to transform a vast amount of data into tangible insights that can have a profound …
9 Reasons to Study a Mental Health MSc
11th June 2021
That’s why it’s crucial to have trained and knowledgeable experts with the tools to prevent mental ill health and promote recovery in every part of our society. A Mental Health MSc could be your next step towards a career that tackles these challenges and shapes the future – if you’ve got what it takes, read these nine fantastic reasons to …
10 reasons to take an Early Childhood Studies BA
21st May 2021
Working with children can be hugely rewarding – for many it’s a true vocation rather than merely a job. But if you’re a motivated to make a difference and are willing to listen and learn, an Early Childhood Studies BA Hons lays the foundation for a fulfilling career. If you think you’ve got what it takes this career path is …
5 Post-Lockdown Positives We Can’t Wait For
12th May 2021
We almost dare not say it, but after a long, hard struggle, the UK seems to be making significant headway in the fightback against Covid-19. Vaccines are reaching different demographics, restrictions are easing and everyone’s taking tentative steps towards the post-pandemic era. We’re feeling cautiously optimistic and looking forward to rediscovering many of the simple things that we used to …
10 Reasons You Should Study an MBA With Us
22nd April 2021
An MBA (or Master of Business Administration) is a valuable qualification for any aspiring manager, leader or entrepreneur. And with an MBA from ARU Distance Learning, you’ll master a range of skills and experiences which set you up for your career goals. So whatever your ambitions or experience, whether you’re nervous about returning to education, harbouring reservations about distance learning …
5 Ways We Can Push Reset Post-Pandemic
25th March 2021
After a year of struggling to preserve some semblance of normality in the shadow of Covid-19, we’re still trying to process its impact on practically every aspect of life. For many of us, there’s never been a more visceral reminder that, as a human race, we’re all in it together. So as we try to adapt to the ‘new normal’, …
5 Types of Students That Thrive As Distance Learners
11th December 2020
Have you ever thought about starting a distance learning degree, only to wonder if it could really fit comfortably around the demands of your lifestyle? Taking an online degree or diploma certainly requires discipline and commitment. However, if you’ll permit us a little toot on our own trumpet, the courses, learning environments and teaching methods used at ARU Distance Learning …