Our beliefs
We believe that technology is a force for social change and provides the means to democratise education by solving the challenges of time, space and traditional inflexibility, so that people everywhere can benefit.
Arden University has a proud heritage in delivering flexible, digital first Higher Education, providing a learning experience that meets the changing needs of modern life.
We recognise that we, and all Higher Education providers, must proactively respond to the current and future needs, trends and expectations of employers and the economy as we look to the future of work. Through leveraging technology alongside the power of our university education, we are enabling and empowering our students and employer partners to thrive in new economies and achieve their goals.
Experts in digital-first, flexible delivery
Our flexible, digital-first learning model ensures employers can attract a diverse spectrum of talent, provide equality of experience, and connect colleagues nationally, overcoming time and geographical constraints.
Taught Degree Awarding Powers
We are a responsive and flexible university education partner with our own Taught Degree Awarding Powers.
These Taught Degree Awarding Powers give us end-to-end control over the design, creation, delivery, and award of all our programmes and services. This means we have the freedom to work together to craft a program that entirely meets your organisational needs.
Multi-award programmes
We provide incredible value by equipping our graduates with the employability skills they need for success, supported by degree and industry-recognised qualifications and accreditations. All our programmes are accredited by at least one leading industry body and include multiple qualifications upon successful completion.
There are no hidden or extra costs above the funding band.
Champions of equality, diversity and inclusion
We have truly inclusive entry criteria, offering standard and non standard entry, free Ecctis checks for those who have previously studied abroad, and providing functional maths and English skills to ensure we remove any unnecessarily barriers into Higher Education.
Academic rigour and 1-2-1 coaching
Our programmes are practical in nature, delivered by highly qualified industry academics, grounded in academic rigor, and taught through pioneering technology.
All of our apprentices have a dedicated 1-2-1 coach who supports with the practical application of learning throughout the entirety of the apprenticeship.
Multi-award winning
Arden University is an award-winning institution, rated 4-Stars Excellent by our employers.
100% of our apprentices surveyed state that our programmes help them learn new skills and develop existing ones. Additionally, 86% say they are better at their job as a result of their programme.
We were awarded the title of Vocational Higher Education Provider of the Year in 2023’s Education Investor awards, as well as the United Kingdom’s fastest growing university in 2022.*
*HESA data Spring 2022 based on undergraduate enrolments
Face to face graduation celebration events
Following the completion of their apprenticeship, all our apprentices with their family, and employer are invited to our fantastic graduation event. These days are truly a celebratory affair. See our video below.
