Suffolk Anglia Ruskin University

I'm interested in undertaking a course with you, what do I need to do?
Firstly, take a look around our website, check the entry requirements page. However, please contact jan.parish@suffolk.gov.uk to discuss your requirements.
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I need more information about what you offer. Who do I contact?
Contact the Course Administrator, Jan Parish, for information.
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What courses do you offer?
Take a look at this page for the courses we currently run.
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How long does the degree take to complete? Can I defer for a semester if I want to?
You may take up to five years to complete the award. More usually, individuals take two or three years. You may take a semester out at any time by negotiation, provided you complete within five years. You may not take two semesters out in sequence.
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How many modules can I study at any one time?
You may study at your own pace. Most individuals register for one module in the first instance although you may enrol for one or two modules in the same semester.
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How much does a summer university course cost? How long does it last for?
Summer University 2008 -

Suffolk LEA rate (non residential) £150 per week per module

Non-Suffolk LEA rate (non residential) £250 per week per module

Residential rate £375 per week per module.

Non residential rate covers tuition fees, lunch, morning & afternoon refreshments (Mon-Fri)

Residential rate includes bed, breakfast and dinner in addition to the above.

A Summer University course (one module) is 5 days duration (Mon-Fri) (9.30am-5.30pm) usually the last week in July and the first week in August. For those attending residentially there is library, classroom / studio access available each evening.
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I have studied elsewhere, do you take into account APL?
We are committed to giving prior learning its due recognition. Application for credit from other assessed courses or significant prior learning can be made at Masters level study (level 4) only. However, our BA (Hons) requires the student to provide original evidence for admission with credit of 240 credits (120 at level 1 and 120 at level 2). For example, a current Foundation degree in an education-related subject or a teacher's certificate of education (the 3-year full-time variety).
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When do the modules run? I work during the week, and attending during the day isn't a viable option
The Centre courses have been developed to take into account teachers' needs, so most of the modules are taught from 5.30-8.30pm on weekday evenings, mainly Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Some are for day release only. Each subject module has it's own pattern. Take a look at our programme of events for when modules run.
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How many credits do I have to complete to gain a BA (Hons) or MA (Hons)?
The MA is 180 credits and must include a research module and completion of a dissertation, but you actually only study 120 credits at The Centre, which must include a research methodology module and a dissertation module. The remaining 240 credits must be processed by the University as admission with credit prior to a student attending the course. An example of 240 credits would be a Foundation degree in a relevant education-related subject or a teachers certificate in education (the 3-year full-time variety).

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How many words must my dissertation be?
Approximately 25,000 words for the MA (Hons)
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Which university awards me my degree?
Your degree is validated and awarded by Anglia Ruskin University.
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Where is Belstead House?
Follow this link for a map
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What is 'admission with credit'?
It is a phrase that refers to the entry process for BA (Hons) students only. Our current BA degree is known as a 'Post-experience' first degree which means you only have to study 120 credits and not 360 credits. Clearly you would need to already have 240 credits in order to be eligible for such a degree.
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Suffolk Anglia Ruskin University
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