Renowned for being a friendly, ‘home away from home’ with a thriving social scene, Northumbria University boasts four campuses: one in the heart of Newcastle’s City Centre, hosting Northumbria’s flagship Sport Central facility and the brand new Student Central.
Coach Lane Campus is home to Northumbria’s Education, Nursing, Healthcare and Social Work courses whilst the third campus is situated in the City of London, meaning students on Business, Computing and Technology pathways can study in a location where the financial district meet the technology sector.
Northumbria University’s international partnership with Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) is the newest fourth campus. This partnership offers the chance for undergraduates from both institutions to experience overseas study on real business projects, with Northumbria students spending time in Amsterdam and AUAS students studying in Newcastle.
Northumbria has been voted top ten in the UK for the number of graduates entering professional employment and nine out of ten of their graduates are working or studying six months after graduation. The university also came 6th in the university of the year category at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2018.
Northumbria University students on Whatuni say:
“Amazing, loved every minute, my location from halls to the university is great, and the university to the city. My course is very interesting and lecturers are nice. Wouldn’t go anywhere else. I’d recommend Northumbria to anyone.”
“Been brilliant, I’ve learned so much and met some great people.”
“I love the university. It's preparing me well for my career and it felt like home effectively straight away. I'm excited now to move into second year housing with friends and to specialise in my course.”
Northumbria University offers an award winning Careers and Employment service. From first year through to final year and beyond graduation, their Careers and Employment Service is there to help. Northumbria will support you at every step of the journey, helping you to identify goals and plan your way to achieving them.
Ranked first in the UK for graduate business startups (HEBCIS), their career support includes:
Student reviewers are really impressed with the level of support they receive and the amount of careers fairs the university holds throughout the year.
“Numerous careers fairs, great opportunities.”
“Lots of opportunities to boost your CV.”
“The university always sends out new opportunities to increase employment.”
At undergraduate level, Northumbria has over 200 courses to choose from. Their courses are at the forefront of current knowledge and practice and are shaped by world leading and internationally excellent research.
Northumbria staff have worked for top brands and organisations, helping to shape trends and agendas. They create opportunities for interaction and conversations around learning and assessment between peers and tutors, both in the class room and online, which allows you to learn how to evaluate your own progress and direct your own learning.
“The teaching staff are very knowledgeable and very helpful when it comes to tutorials.”
“I love my course. It’s interesting and absorbing. I’ve grown up and feel more confident. Studying here was the best decision of my life.”
“Lecturers are very helpful They give us a lot of help.”
Northumbria’s students' union has a reputation for being inclusive, visible and has received huge props for their events, which take place in the centre of Newcastle at the City Campus. Each year they run a number of welfare campaigns, as well as providing peer-to-peer advice to all students and student union HQ provides a selection of food and drink from morning until evening.
The students’ union has its own magazine, TV and radio station and there are endless ways to get your name out there and build up your own portfolio. They have three award-winning bars and club venues with weekly events and live music.
At the heart of their union is a free, confidential, independent advice service who are able to assist students on a number of issues.
Reviewers were very complimentary about the events put on by the students’ union and told us the
team were approachable and friendly.
“The students’ union puts on amazing events and fairs throughout the semester.”
“SU is really organised and student representation is nice.”
“Very well maintained, nice place to relax.”
At Northumbria, we understand that where you live is a big aspect of your student life. That’s why we make sure you shape your experience from start to finish. When applying for accommodation, you can select the exact building, flat and room based on real online availability. You’ll be able to see the floor plan and even learn a little bit about your flat mates and their interests before you commit to a specific room. Once you’ve found the perfect room for you, you can confirm your booking online within minutes.
We guarantee accommodation for all first year students and all of our residences are all within easy reach of the University campuses and Newcastle’s bustling culture and nightlife. A number of our residences also benefit from vibrant shared communal hubs, perfect for meeting new people or hanging out with friends. With a wide array of choices, from modern en-suite rooms to budget-friendly options, there is something for everyone.
Visit us to learn more about our accommodation offer, virtual tours and current rates.
Student reviewers on Whatuni rated Northumbria’ s accommodation so highly, they came 10th for it at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2018.
Northumbria University students on Whatuni say:
“I live in Trinity Square accommodation; it is the best accommodation. It has all the facilities to make a student's life easy.”
“It is a trendy accommodation, located close to a big shopping centre. It provides common spaces like studying room, gym and gaming place.”
“Modern, very secure. Rooms a good size, with good facilities such as Wifi, Gym, and other resources.”
Over the last nine months, a multi-million pound investment has transformed the original 1969 Library into a light and airy space designed to host all of the award-winning support services that students need, in one place at the heart of campus. The new Student Central marks the next stage of the transformation of professional services dedicated to offering an outstanding student experience at Northumbria.
Ask4Help, located in the middle of Student Central, enables students to access face to face support around; accommodation, applying for jobs, assessments, change of student status, counselling, course information, disability, money and finance, using the University Library and more.
A new Student Central Commons area on the ground floor offers comfortable and informal spaces for group activity, and will host a range of events for students throughout the academic year, including employer presentations.
“The clinical skills labs are very good and easy to book. The library is very nice and always has space computers. The ask4help desk are always helpful.”
“Great, easy to use and modern.”
“Everything I want is here, from libraries to sports facilities.”
Northumbria’s main campus in Newcastle upon Tyne is set in the heart of the city. Newcastle upon Tyne is regularly named as the UK’s Best University City by MSN Travel Guide. It’s partly due to the city’s compactness, which makes it large enough to be vibrant and exciting while small enough to feel like home. It’s also due to the sheer number of students: one in every six people in the city is a student.
You can shop till you drop in one of the UK’s largest city centre shopping complexes, Eldon Square or at the Metrocentre in Gateshead, plus experience a range of boutiques and quirky markets.
You can also delve into the city’s sporting culture with visits to Newcastle United’s St James’ Park, Newcastle Falcons rugby stadium Kingston Park and our very own Sport Centre, home of the Eagles Basketball Team.
Students were full of praise and high ratings for the city, placing them 4th in this category at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2018.
“The city life is very busy and entertaining. Always some event going on or something for you to do.”
“I can find everything that I want.”
“Amazing nightlife, would recommend.”
Northumbria has over 100 societies for you to join meaning there is something for everyone, you can also set up new societies yourself. At Northumbria, you also have plenty of volunteering opportunities with sports, animals, teaching IT to the elderly, hospital arts and more.
Reviewers regularly mention the range of clubs and societies on offer at the university, and how welcomed they felt when they joined them.
“There are many clubs I can join so I can meet new people.”
“One of the best.”
“Lot of variety.”
When you’re studying, Northumbria offers support to make a success of your degree. Whether you need help with dyslexia, any physical or mental health difficulties, or just require a bit of emotional support.
Northumbria can also help with many financial issues, including scholarships, bursaries, loans and grants alongside providing advice on budget planning and childcare support
“The support at university is amazing. Whenever I have a question and I email I get a reply extremely quickly answering my questions and explaining any queries I may have.”
“Very good, I get support from teachers a lot.”
“Lots of support offered by counsellors.”
UK students - £9,250 per year
International students - Varies depending on the course.
Prospective students in training as individual athletes or as part of a high performance sports team can apply for various levels of scholarship in the fields of:
Full scholarship packages are provided for successful applicants who have already applied for a full time academic course at the university, with ranges of financial support up to full fee coverage.
Students with a household income of less than £16,000 are eligible to apply for a £1,000 bursary. This is awarded yearly, provided the student is paying full fees, and is means tested.
Academic excellence scholarships are available to eligible UK students who achieve more than 360 UCAS points from their best three qualifications. The scholarship will be awarded to enrolled students who opt into the scheme and achieve the following points from their best three qualifications:
£1,000 for 360-399 UCAS points
£2,000 for 400+ UCAS points
Northumbria University offers an International Academic Scholarships scheme to reward outstanding academic achievement. International students joining full-time courses, who have achieved very good grades in their highest previous academic qualifications, may be eligible for a scholarship of either £2000 or £1500, depending on the grades achieved. The scholarships are offered as a reduction in the tuition fees, for the first year of study and apply to all full-time Bachelors programmes.
Northumbria’s courses are highly rated. In the Complete University Guide 2017, sixteen subject areas were ranked within the top 30.
Northumbria University has a strong national and international reputation for academic quality and world-class research. Northumbria is ranked top 50 in the UK for research power and had the 4th largest increase in quality research funding (REF 2014). According to Times Higher Education, Northumbria had the biggest rise in research power of any UK university.
The Law Department’s Student Law Office was previously awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize, the highest form of national recognition open to a UK university.
The Arts Department is one of only 18 in the country to receive funding for a Centre for Doctoral Training over the next five years.
Newcastle Business School has earned double accreditation from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for its business and accounting programmes, a kite mark earned by just 1% of business schools worldwide.
128-138 UCAS Tariff points and demonstrable commitment to sport or exercise
120-128 UCAS Tariff points
120-128 UCAS Tariff points
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