Do you currently work in a healthcare profession, or are feeling the urge to take the next step and progress to a management role? Statistics show that in 2018, over 1.8 million people in the UK were actively engaged in a job in the healthcare sector, with the NHS alone employing 1.3 million of that number. The healthcare system is …
4 Reasons To Study Applied Linguistics and TESOL MA
2nd September 2022
Have you ever wondered what drives language and its relevance to human behaviour? It might surprise you to know that there are many areas of language learning that you may not have considered from phonetics to syntax, semantics to morphology. If you have studied a relevant degree such as English or Foreign Languages or even have some practical experience working …
Dispelling 5 Common Myths About Distance Learning
19th August 2022
For distance learning students at ARU, an online degree is an opportunity to learn flexibly in accordance with your own commitments. It provides for many an alternative to the typical barriers of education – for mid-life career changers, parents and carers, armed forces personnel and many more, it is a chance to continue your academic and career progression in the …
6 Reasons You Should Study a Sustainability MSc
21st July 2022
We live in an ever-changing world, and though we’re adjusting to a new normal post-pandemic, we face a future which is yet to evolve in increasingly unpredictable ways. Many of these changes are for the better – after all, there have been lifesaving advancements in science and medicine. However, some changes to our world are a result of human intervention …
10 Tips to Study Smarter This Summer
5th July 2022
With the weather getting warmer, it can sometimes be hard to concentrate on our work – especially when those heat waves roll in. It can be challenging to stay motivated, especially when we also feel the demands of our friends and family on our free time. Plus, if you’re studying as a parent, then you have the summer holidays of …
5 Distance Learning Degrees That Will Develop Your Leadership Skills
26th May 2022
Being a successful manager is highly rewarding; nothing beats the knowledge that you’ve lead a team to success. But finding the right person for the job isn’t always easy, and a Gallup poll found that this is something up to 82% struggle with. That said, leadership is best fostered through growth, and with a commitment to education and investment in …
5 Ways An MBA Can Help You Achieve Your Career Goals
11th May 2022
If you’re looking to advance your career, an MBA is the perfect option for the pursuit of progress in a variety of roles. From finance to marketing, tech to HR – whether you’re looking to advance your career or switch things up entirely – an MBA will set you on the right path to soar to success. And our Master …
5 Careers You Can Pursue with a Psychology Degree
26th April 2022
The field of psychology examines the thought processes and actions of the individual, and with the right application, has the potential to influence just about every aspect of our society. And whilst most people’s understanding of psychology in practice is usually associated with its clinical applications – that is to say, psychiatry and similar roles – a degree in this …
5 Reasons to Study an Online Project Management MSc
21st March 2022
The fast-growing field of project management is at the heart of many industries. And project managers play a crucial role in bringing large-scale organisational operations to fruition. For that reason, it is a path rich with opportunity for those embarking on a project management career. And with a wide range of sectors seeking qualified project managers to lead a …
5 Reasons to Return to Education After a Break
9th March 2022
Typically, when we think of university study, our minds go to eighteen-year-olds fresh out of sixth form. However, university education is suitable for anyone with ambition, goals, and a vision to achieve them – at any age, from all walks of life. And despite the stereotypical straight-out-of-school university student most expect, mature students make up 37% of undergraduate intake and …