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14 June 2023
Tom decided to return to university to gain a degree and change his career path. He applied to ARU through Clearing and hasn't looked back since. Here, he shares his experiences. Read more…
8 August 2023
Clearing, and A-level results time, is all about making decisions and choosing your path - and we're here to help you through the process. But are there times in history when people might have benefitted from a bit of guidance? Historian Dr Sean Lang takes a light-hearted look. Read more…
20 March 2023
If you’re interested in a fulfilling career in social work and researching how to become a social worker, then this blog can help with at least one of those routes – degree apprenticeships. Read more…
23 February 2023
If you're interested in studying Social Work, you'll find that placements are an important part of your degree course. Here's why they matter from a student's perspective. Read more…
23 February 2023
Having succeeded in your first year of university study towards becoming a social worker, here you are, the next exciting chapter in your journey to becoming a social worker...your first placement! You might be feeling nervous, excited, overwhelmed, and passionate too hopefully… Read more…
29 November 2022
Having started to train as a mental health nurse, Naomi switched to studying Working with Children, Families and Communities at ARU. Here, she explains why the course's focus on community support appealed to her, and shares some useful resources. Read more…
29 April 2022
I’m writing this blog for prospective and newly starting out social work students with some top resources. Narrowing it down to just five was just too difficult, so you got ten! Read more…
13 April 2022
You might have good idea of what your future job in the criminal justice sector looks like. But the great news is that for a Criminology or Policing graduate the future might be better than you imagine… Read more…
6 April 2022
Second year BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing student Holly blogs about her plans for the future, and how her course has shaped them. Read more…
6 December 2021
MSc International Social Welfare and Social Policy student Amy reflects on her first term of postgraduate study. Read more…
5 August 2021
Final-year Sociology student Amy picks out her highlights from the three years of her course. Read more…
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