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Anglia Ruskin University · Undergraduate
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4 yearsDuration
£18,400Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MOptom Optometry at Anglia Ruskin University. Based in Cambridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Start your journey into the world of optometry by studying our four-year integrated Masters degree in Cambridge. - Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC), enabling you direct entry into the GOC register immediately after graduation. - We work in partnership with the College of Optometrists, the professional body for optometry. International tuition fees are £18,400 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, and a 82% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Visual Optics and Refraction
Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
Clinical Eye Examination Techniques
Contact Lens Practice
Ophthalmic Pathology and Disease Management
Dispensing and Spectacle Prescription
Vision Science and Psychophysics
Research Methods in Optometry
UCAS Code:B510
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB with grades AA to come from 2 of the following subjects: Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry at first sitting or first resit. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,400
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£73,600
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Anglia Ruskin University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £24,000 | £40,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £28,500 | £39,500 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £34,000 | £47,500 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 19% above UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 42% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
55%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
88%
Overall
Teaching on my course
87%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
82%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
92%Learning resources
85%Student voice
85%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University offers Optometry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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