We know that your future career prospects are important, and we're here to help you prepare for the world of work.

Whether you've just joined ARU or you're starting to think about graduation, the Employability Service can support you with career planning, job searches, interview preparation and more. We also organise a host of events, including careers fairs, workshops and opportunities to meet employers.

Mechanical engineering is possibly the most varied discipline in engineering. You'll have the opportunity to work in industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, renewable energies, 3D printing, and almost any product development and product-related application.

We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.

In addition to our links with industry, our Employability Service and Placements Team offer opportunities to gain experience and employment through internships and career fairs. You can also take advantage of mentoring schemes, CV surgeries and interview preparation sessions.

Studying with us for longer than six months

If you’re coming to study with us for undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research course, you’ll need to apply for the Tier 4 student visa.

The new ‘Graduate’ route will be open to all international students –  immigration status as a student and have successfully completed a course of study in any subject at undergraduate level or above at an approved UK Higher Education Provider. The visa will allow eligible students to work, or look for work, in any career or position of their choice, for two years after completing their studies.

India to ARU

• A recognised foundation programme
• International Baccalaureate Diploma
• International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
• HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 50% from the West Bengal exam board  
• HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 55% from the following exam boards: CBSE, Delhi, Mumbai, Tamil Nadu
• HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 60% with at least 40% in a minimum of 5 subjects from any other exam board

Bangladesh to ARU

• A recognised foundation programme
• International Baccalaureate Diploma 
• International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
• 2-year Bachelor degree in a related subject from a recognised institution with  60% or above
• Diploma (from the Bangladesh Technical Education Board or other recognised institution) in a related subject with 60% or above

Nepal to ARU

• A recognised foundation programme
• International Baccalaureate Diploma
• International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
• Higher Secondary Education Board Examination Certificate with 60%

Sri Lanka to ARU

• A recognised foundation programme
• International Baccalaureate Diploma
• International Advanced Levels (A-Levels)
• Two General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level examinations or local Sri Lankan A levels with grade C in relevant subjects with grade C or above
• GCE A levels from a recognised UK examination board.
• An International Baccalaureate with a minimum of 24 points.
• A university foundation course recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
• Relevant qualifications obtained in your home country

If English is not your first language you'll need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Do note that some of our courses may have higher English language proficiency requirements; for specific details and exceptions regarding IELTS, please visit your course page of choice.

Please note that any student requiring a SELT for pre-sessional English course must ensure that they take their IELTS at an approved test centre.

We also accept the following English language tests as equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element:

ETS TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
Pearson PTE with 57 overall and a minimum of 51 in all components.

128 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent) including a pass in Mathematics.
4 GCSEs including English Language and Science grade C, or grade 4 or above, and Maths grade B or grade 6.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Notes

In order to progress from level 5 of the BEng course onto level 5 of the MEng course students will normally be required to have successfully completed level 5 of the BEng course at the first attempt and obtained an overall mark of 60% or above. Each student meeting the criteria and expressing an interest in transferring will be interviewed with a view to exploring their motivation and suitability for the course.