Starting your studies from a strong position shapes your future, and at the University of Northampton, we give you more from day one. With expert staff, real-world projects and our tech-enabled Waterside Campus, you'll gain practical insight that sticks. From small class sizes to personal tutors and our unique Employment Promise, we set you up to succeed, right from the start.


Northampton supports students' transition to higher education with foundation year options.
Students with prior equivalent studies may enter the second or third year, please get in touch to discuss your options.
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The University of Northampton offers Clearing to students who meet specific criteria: if you already have your exam results but have no offers, didn't receive any offers, didn't meet offer conditions, or declined your firm place using UCAS Hub's ‘decline my place' button. Additionally, if you haven't made any applications this academic year, you can apply to us.
To apply, call us (be ready with your UCAS ID if applicable) to speak with our supportive team who will guide you through the process. Alternatively, complete our self-apply clearing application form. If eligible, you will receive an offer via email.
If you have already applied through UCAS, you will receive an offer email from the University of Northampton. You must go to UCAS Hub to select the course as your Clearing choice, entering institution code N38 and the course code we provide. Submit any required qualifications, certificates, or forms through your Applicant Portal once you have access. We will confirm your place with UCAS, and you will receive an official letter from UCAS and an email from us regarding accommodation, module selection, and DBS/Occupational Health checks (as applicable).
If you have not applied through UCAS, you will receive an offer email from us with a link to an online Record of Prior Acceptance (RPA) form for you to complete and submit. We will review your documents, confirm your place with UCAS, and you will receive an official letter from UCAS and an email from the University of Northampton about accommodation, module choice, and DBS/Occupational Health checks (as applicable).
Contact us by calling or complete the online form to see if we can offer you a place.