- course structure is modular, allowing students a choice of modules around a compulsory core.
- all students at the lord ashcroft international business school studying a full-time undergraduate degree, have the chance to undertake a placement year in business.
- many aru undergraduate and postgraduate courses are available part-time; distance-learning options are being increased and a selection of full-time, part-time and distance learning courses offer january start dates.
- extended courses with a foundation year are offered in some science subjects.
