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When you're employed full-time or have a family, our diverse range of online degree programmes empower you to earn a degree by fitting learning flexibly around life's demands. Whether you want to change jobs or climb the career ladder, we'll help you move forward with confidence.

We champion accessible higher education learning for students at any stage or age, so all of our courses are created with convenience in mind. You'll enjoy the same teaching quality as campus-based students, with courses organised and delivered by academic and support staff dedicated to making your distance learning experience as smooth as possible.


Find your degree subject area

We offer a range of postgraduate and undergraduate courses in a range of key disciplines available to study online. Explore our subject areas to find the right distance learning course for you.


96% of our Alumni would recommend studying with ARU Distance Learning*


Benefit from our team’s expertise

If you've got any questions about studying with ARU or about distance learning then our specialist team are on hand to help. Our friendly consultants are only too happy to talk through any queries or concerns you might have about our courses. They'll help you decide if distance learning is right for you and which course will help you achieve your current and future aspirations. Once you've decided you'd like to study with us, they'll also be on hand to support you through your online application should you need them.

If you’d like to speak to one of our advisers then please do not hesitate to contact us.


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What our students say

Dio Giotas - ARU Student

Overall, my experience with ARU was amazing. I felt supported, empowered and accomplished. I’ve achieved what I was hoping for when I signed up for the course and I’ve enjoyed every moment.

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Emily Gray - ARU Distance Learning Student

I was able to fit the course around my work and it gave me the skills and confidence to go for a leadership job, and I haven’t looked back.

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David Conroy - ARU Student

I chose ARU for their recognised global standing, their year-on-year improvements in higher education and partnerships with organisations demonstrated their investment in helping students.

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Rachael Mutopo - ARU Distance Learning Student

I found the staff immensely helpful and supportive. Each module provided an opportunity to learn something new, put it into practice, reflect on it and see the positive results.

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*2023 alumni survey with 158 respondents