Employability and entrepreneurship
You want to be able to practice what you’ve studied, access excellent facilities, and take advantage of networking opportunities to build your career.
As a faculty, we know your choice of university is about more than what you’ll be studying. Here are some of the opportunities and support available to you at ARU.
Placements
Boost your CV with an optional placement year. Build your knowledge and skills and gain experience that employers value.
Support for entrepreneurs
Explore the world of business, hear from entrepreneurs, and get support with your own start-up ideas through the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy (AREA).
ARU Certificate for Professional Development (ARUCPD)
Get a competitive edge in the job market. ARUCPD is a free, award-winning co-curricular course with modules designed to be relevant to industry.
ARUCPD significantly developed my employability and acted as a shining light on my CV, helping me to kickstart my career in finance.
Cameron Andrews, BSc (Hons) Banking and FinanceMentoring
Gain insights into the realities of working life, and explore your career options, with a professional mentor. Find out more about our Get a Mentor programmer.
My mentor worked with me to see the positives, we created a great CV and I am confident now about applying for the positions I really want. My mentor made me see my worth in the working world!
Kelly, LLB (Hons) LawStudent Engagement team
Our Student Engagement team is here to support your student experience.
Here's what you can expect:
- Communication during Welcome Week and throughout your studies, including a monthly newsletter, so you're always in the know.
- In-curricular opportunities such as course and module leader activities, and course enhancement sessions.
- Faculty conferences and symposiums where you can expand your subject knowledge or learn about something new.
- Regular chances to have your say about your experience and hear how student feedback has made a difference in the faculty.
- Co-curricular opportunities such as our award-winning ARUCPD programme.
- Extra-curricular activities such as employability, networking, and social events, and personal development opportunities.
- Support with organising your own activities as a Course Rep or member of a student society.
- Recognition of our students' success through our newsletter, social media, and Faculty Awards.
The Faculty of Business and Law gives you opportunities to meet employers through the employability programme and prepares you for your future job in a real life business environment.
Katarina Nevedalova, BSc (Hons) International Business Management