<ul><li>The BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing course will introduce students to the UK Criminal Justice system. It will take them through the key elements of the justice system such as Police, Courts, Prisons, Probation, and the Youth Justice system </li><li>Students will learn about Welfarism, Neoliberalism, and Modernization. Students will understand public policies and learn how criminal agencies form their theories to catch a criminal </li><li>Through ARU’s relationship with regional police forces and practitioners, students will have opportunities to engage with professionals from the Criminal Justice sector through guest lectures (including those organized by ARU Policing Institute for the Eastern Region), workshop events, study trips, and research projects </li><li>Students will be receiving hands-on learning experience going to field trips, investigation sites, or through working with on-duty Police Officers </li><li>Graduates of BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing go on to work in the Police Force, Probation, Prisons and Youth Justice, as well as the Border Force, the Military, Security, Charities and NGOs, local Government, and the Public Sector more generally. Others are using their skills in areas such as PR, Communication and the Media </li></ul>

<ul><li>Anglia Ruskin’s BA (Hons) Computer Games Arts degree is accredited by TIGA. It is a network of game developers in the UK. Students can take advantage of the program to connect with developers and get inspired to take on new projects facing real-world challenges </li><li>Throughout this course, students will discover how they can use their visual research, creative experimentation, and technical development to forge a career as computer games artists. They will learn about design planning by creating concept art before bringing them to life using interactive software such as Unity 3D </li><li>Anglia Ruskin’s students have access to the latest software and hardware including GameMaker, 3DGameStudio, Unreal Tournament 3 Editor, Adobe Flash, and Action Script, Java and C++, Microsoft XNA Game Studio, Visual C# Express, Microsoft Visual Studio, Photoshop, GIMP, 3ds Max, Blender, Fusion, Audacity and Second Life </li><li>Alongside TIGA, students can test their acquired skills through work-based projects, internship programs, or out on placement. ARU students have been offered internships and opportunities from popular companies like ARM, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Frontier, and Just Flight </li><li>During their final year, students of BA (Hons) Computer Games Arts degree, will undertake a major project for which they will prepare a thorough proposal and pitch that idea. This large-scale project is their chance to demonstrate the skills and knowledge they have acquired throughout the course </li></ul>

<ul><li>The course will explore the causes of, responses to, and media representation of the most relevant crimes of today. These include violence against women and girls, crimes of the powerful, opportunistic crimes, war crimes, corruption, and urban culture
 </li><li>The ARU Criminology course develops skills in evaluating contrasting evidence, critical thinking, and crafting arguments by learning how Sociologists, Psychologists, Political Theorists, and Law experts approach crime and complex social problems
 </li><li>From the first semester, students will be building a portfolio and CV, attending volunteer and employment fairs, taking part in ARU’s annual Criminology conference, and hearing from key figures in criminal justice debates and authors of important criminology texts
 </li><li>As a BA (Hons) Criminology graduate students will be well-equipped for a career in a number of public services. These include the Probation Service, Prison Service, Police, the Home Office, the Crown Prosecution Service, the Court Service, youth offending teams, and crime reduction partnerships
 </li><li>Students will be receiving hands-on learning experience going to field trips, investigation sites, or through working with on-duty Police Officers
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<ul><li>The BA (Hons) Digital Media Production degree equips students with digital design and visual communication skills. ARU teaching staff and technicians will help students explore, and keep up to date with new industry developments, in areas such as interactive design and animation, video production, digital photography, web design, mobile apps, etc </li><li>Throughout the course, students will have the chance to work on collaborative projects. Students will develop highly sought-after skills such as teamwork, project planning, digital portfolio creation, and marketing
 </li><li>Graduates of the BA (Hons) Digital Media Production degree can pursue a career in Digital Media Design, Web Design, Social Media Analysis, Content Writing, Videography, Motion Graphic Art, and Interactive Design
 </li><li>Students can use Anglia Ruskin’s links with major companies in Cambridge such as Sookio, Brandanonymous, Frontier, and Jagex to engage in live briefs and competitions, and enhance their portfolio and work experience
 </li><li>During their final year, students will submit a research project as part of their final assessment. The Research Project may evaluate a variety of relevant topics, including reporting on one’s own work experience. Students can illustrate it with photographs, drawings, or video, discussing their approach with their assigned tutor
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<ul><li>Students will explore the structure, development, and social context of the English language in the UK and beyond. They will discover the physical and abstract mechanics that allow us to communicate. Core study topics include syntax, semantics and phonology, and the similarities and differences between English and other languages
 </li><li>Students will develop their research and communication skills and can tailor the BA (Hons) English Literature and Linguistics degree to their particular career goals from a wide range of optional modules offered by ARU
 </li><li>The BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics course was ranked 7th in the UK for Overall Satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2020, with a score of 95%
 </li><li>Students can apply to CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) alongside BA (Hons) at the end of their first year
 </li><li>The BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics course can help graduates to achieve a career in an area directly related to language and linguistics, such as Speech Therapy or Teaching. They can also find work in any area that requires good linguistic and analytical skills, such as Public Relations, Marketing, and other areas of communication
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<ul><li>Students will study classic literary texts alongside genres including sci-fi and children’s literature, and find out how English Literature has been affected by, and influenced, culture, language, technology, and economics
 </li><li>Students will draw on a range of other subjects including History, Politics, Philosophy, Religion, Psychology, and the History of Art to develop an all-round understanding of the written works that have shaped our world
 </li><li>The BA (Hons) English Literature course students develop several skills that are valued by employers, including literacy, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, research, and working independently and as part of a team
 </li><li>During the final year, students will take on a Major Project where they will get the opportunity to test everything they have learned throughout the course
 </li><li>BA (Hons) English Literature graduates go on to work in a variety of fields including Teaching, Journalism, Television, Radio, the Music Industry, Arts Administration, Gallery Work, Fundraising, Personnel Work, Publishing, Librarianship, Marketing, Local Authority Work, Publicity, Social Work, Tourism, and IT-related Industries
 
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<ul><li>Students will learn hands-on from day one, creating their own designs and engaging with all aspects of the design process in ARU studios, including pattern cutting, draping, textiles, and digital media. They will also learn about contemporary fashion promotion, and create campaigns to attract consumers and influencers to their brand
 </li><li>BA (Hons) Fashion Design students will have the chance to find placements and internships with high-profile fashion houses and contemporary designers, including Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Mary Katrantzou, Marcus Lupfer, and Mother of Pearl. Students can also take an optional placement year
 </li><li>This degree will help students develop their individual style as a designer, with a portfolio ready to present to fashion houses. Alternatively, they might pursue other roles, such as Styling, Buying, Pattern Cutting, and Trend Forecasting
 </li><li>By studying BA (Hons) Fashion Design, students get access to dedicated fashion workshops, industrial sewing, finishing, embroidery, and seam sealing machines, and use the WGSN trend forecasting digital platform
 </li><li>During the final year, students will develop a professional portfolio with their collection of skills and knowledge. They will undertake a major fashion project, and through independent project management and professional practice, develop their understanding of appropriate methods and techniques, demonstrating the professional commercial context of a fashion collection and portfolio for a target market and potential employers
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<ul><li>The BA (Hons) Graphic Design course encourages students to solve existing challenges through their innovation and designs. Students will experiment with print-based design as well as digital commercial practices including site-specific, interactive motion graphics, mobile media, app design (UX/UI), web and multimedia work
 </li><li>Students will develop their skills in information design, visual identities, packaging and promotion, cross-platform advertising, and design for the web. Students will work in Anglia Ruskin’s dedicated Graphic Design Mac suites and base room, bouncing ideas off other students and designers and getting support from instructors who are experts in their field 
 </li><li>BA (Hons) Graphic Design degree students will have access to the full Adobe Creative suite, Apple iMacs, wide-format printers and scanners, camera lighting, and sound recording kit. They can also make the best use of Anglia Ruskin’s studios and workshops, which include state-of-the-art facilities such as 3D workshops and photography studios, labs, and darkrooms
 </li><li>The BA (Hons) Graphic Design degree will prepare students for a career as a Graphic Designer, as well as for design-related roles in Digital Graphics, Online Media, Communications and Marketing, Publishing, and Advertising
 </li><li>Students will have many opportunities to generate a strong portfolio of graphic design projects that will help them secure a job in this rewarding, vibrant, and growing industry. These include getting involved with regional design agencies and national design networks such as D&amp;AD and YCN, engaging in ‘live’ projects or commercial briefs, and building industry contacts
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Anglia Ruskin University

All Courses

BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing

BA (Hons) Computer Games Art

BA (Hons) Criminology

BA (Hons) Digital Media Production

BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics

BA (Hons) English Literature

BA (Hons) Fashion Design

BA (Hons) Graphic Design