About your new blended learning study calendar

Important information about your new 2022/23 study calendar

As you are aware, our study calendar underwent a number of changes in May of 2022. These changes were prompted by feedback that we received from Arden students, which encouraged us to work with your Student Association President and Student Representative Network on implementing a new calendar.

Through our Students as Partners initiative, we held over 20 focus groups with students across our blended learning mode. In these groups we discussed new ideas and listened to our students’ needs. We believe the changes which we’ve made to the study calendar will give you a much-improved learning experience here at Arden University, and will ultimately increase your chance of success.

When will these changes start to affect me?

These changes have now come into effect for new students who joined us from May 2022 onwards (except new Top-Up students), as well as for current students moving from foundation year to year 1, and year 1 to year 2 of study on the anniversary of their intake date.

If you don’t fall into one of these groups right now, then you will remain on the current calendar until you do. Don't worry, we’ll send you a separate letter letting you know when the changes are taking place for you!

Studying your modules in sequence

New students and those progressing from foundation to year 1, and year 1 to year 2, from May 22 onwards will now start their course with two introductory, subject specific modules. These modules will provide a good foundation and build skills and knowledge before you move on to more demanding modules later in the year.

Studying modules side by side

Once you have joined the new calendar, you will study two modules at the same time over periods of 9 weeks (with one additional week set aside for assessment). By doing this, you’ll have the chance to absorb complementary information from both modules, which we believe will give you a more well-rounded learning experience. It will also give you the opportunity to see how different areas of your subject are related and inform one another.

Forming closer bonds with your classmates

You’ll study with other students who’ve joined the programme at the same time as you and are going through the same experiences, rather than being placed in mixed study groups with students who are at different stages of the course.

You’ll have all the support services you need 

We understand that changes to your schedule can sometimes be challenging. That’s why we’ve made sure that the support systems available to you are focused on helping you succeed on the new calendar. 

We have a range of specialists ready and available to support you on every part of your journey through university, whether that’s bringing you up to speed with academic study skills, supporting your mental health and well-being, getting control of your financial planning, or helping you find the career you’ve always wanted. Whatever support you need, we’ve got it covered.