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Pathways and Pre-Masters
    Programmes 2022/23
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Committed to a Greener Planet                                                    Why Northumbria?                      Support For You
At Northumbria, we are passionate           As part of our efforts to reduce     Discover why you should study         At Northumbria we’ll support you at
about saving our planet.                    our impact, we have produced this    at Northumbria – a research-rich,     every step of the journey. Whether
                                            mini-guide in replacement of our     business focussed, professional       it’s helping you understand the
Northumbria has recently been               larger prospectus. In doing so, we   university with a global reputation   application process, applying for
named 50th in the world for                 have saved paper when printing and   for academic excellence.              that dream job, or just coping with
sustainability in the Times Higher          distributing the guide.                                                    the transition to university life.
Education Impact Rankings 2021.                                                  Check out pages 4 – 11
                                            All of the up-to-date information                                          Check out pages 38 – 51
We are committed to optimising              about coming to university is best
our contribution to the UN                  found on our website.                Where You Belong
Sustainable Development Goals                                                    Learn more about life both at         It Starts Here
(SDG) through our research,                                                      Northumbria and in the city of        Whatever your passion or career
teaching, campus and operations.                                                 Newcastle. Become part of the         ambitions, it’s time to get into the
                                                                                 #IAmNorthumbria family.               details and find the perfect course
                                                                                                                       for you. View the application
                                                                                 Check out pages 12 – 33
                                                                                                                       journey, and find out how to
                                                                                                                       get in touch.
                                                                                 This is Your Time                     Check out pages 52 – 79
                                                                                 Discover how to make the
                                                                                 most of your time studying
                                                                                 at Northumbria. Enhance your
                                                                                 CV through placements and build
                                                                                 connections for your future.

                                                                                 Check out pages 34 – 37

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At Northumbria University, we embrace tomorrow.
                                            We pursue new thinking, forge new partnerships, create
                                            and exchange new knowledge, and find new solutions.

                                            Our inspirational academics, partners and students
                                            work together to tackle tomorrow’s challenges head on.
                                            We’re ready for the future whatever it may hold.

                                            Confident and creative in everything we do, we offer leadership
                                            and direction in this fast-changing world. Those with courage will
                                            transform lives and make a remarkable impact on the world.

                                            Tomorrow. How will you handle it? Join us today
                                            and we can tackle this exciting new world together.

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OUR ACADEMICS
ARE TAKING ON
TOMORROW
Northumbria is leading debate and responding to today’s
challenges through ground-breaking research which is
brought into the classroom.
Northumbria ranked in the top 50 in the UK for research power (REF) 2014:     Professor Tanya Wyatt                  Professor Christopher Newman
marking the highest rise in any institution. Our academics explore some       Department of Social Sciences          Northumbria Law School
of the world’s most urgent and complex problems and use their research        Tackling the illegal wildlife          Bringing order and
to fight disease, increase life expectancy and protect our planet. They ask   trade to protect other species         governance solutions to
the questions that mean we can tackle tomorrow’s challenges.                  and the planet.                        the space environment.

    Associate Professor                      Dr Alana James                   Associate Professor                    Professor Greta Defeyter
    Eamon Scullion                           Northumbria School of Design     Longzhi Yang                           Department of Social Work,
    Department of Mathematics,               Creating a responsible future    Department of Computer                 Education and Community
    Physics and Electrical Engineering       for fashion.                     and Information Sciences               Wellbeing
    Predicting solar flares that could                                        Using AI to improve people’s lives     Leading on the fight against
    damage the earth.                                                         without negative side effects.         holiday hunger.

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LEAD ON
We create confident leaders with the stamina,                                      Professor Matt Baillie Smith
determination, talent and commitment to inspire                                    International Development
and get results.                                                                   Working with the Swedish Red
                                                                                   Cross, Matt is bringing to light the
Fit for the 21st century and beyond, our students, staff and alumni
                                                                                   challenges faced by volunteering
do amazing things. Here are a handful of examples:
                                                                                   and developing ways to protect and
                                                                                   support all volunteers.

Karl Wharton MBE                            Sir Jonathan Ive                       Professor Chris Whitty                 Louise Trotter
Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching          KBE, Hon FREng, Hon DCL, RDI           Chief Medical Officer (CMO)            Creative Director, Lacoste
Recognised by the Queen,                    Former Senior Design Officer – Apple   for England                            Louise graduated from Fashion
Karl has received an MBE for his            Sir Jonathan Ive is the designer of    Professor Chris Whitty is the          and Marketing (1991). She has held
leading work in gymnastics. Karl            the MacBook Pro, iMac, MacBook         UK government’s Chief Medical          leadership roles at Gap, Tommy
was Head Coach for the British              Air, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch   Adviser and head of the public         Hilfiger, Jigsaw, Calvin Klein and
National Gymnastics Team at six             and iOS 7. He is a Northumbria         health profession. He is also          Joseph and more recently
World Championships.                        Design for Industry graduate (1989),   Chief Scientific Adviser for the       Creative Director at Lacoste.
                                            and in 2012 he was knighted for his    Department of Health and
                                            services to design and enterprise.     Social Care and a practising NHS
                                                                                   Consultant Physician. He is an LLM
                                                                                   Medical Law (2005) graduate.

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TOP OF
                                             OUR GAME
                                             Top 50 in the UK                      Top 50 UK university
                                             for research power                    The Guardian University Guide 2022
                                                                                   and Complete University Guide
                                             Research Excellence Framework
                                                                                   University League Tables 2022
                                             (REF 2014). The national system for
                                             assessing the quality of research
                                             in all UK universities
                                                                                   5th in the UK for
                                                                                   graduate businesses
                                             One of the best UK                    Higher Education Business Community
                                             young universities                    Interaction Survey 2019/20 (HEBCIS)

                                             in global rankings
                                             Times Higher Education Young          Best UK student city
                                             Universities Rankings 2021
                                                                                   Student Hut ‘Best for 2020’ league table

                                                                                   Top 15 for sport
                                                                                   in the UK
                                                                                   British Universities & Colleges
                                                                                   Sport (BUCS)

                                                                                   50th in the world
                                                                                   for sustainability
                                                                                   Times Higher Education Impact
                                                                                   Rankings 2021

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WHERE
     YOU
     BELONG
     You come to university                  Making the most at Northumbria
     to learn, but there’s so                means opening your mind,
                                             learning by doing, embracing
     much more to experience.
                                             the community, and shaping
     Newcastle is consistently ranked        an adventure that is completely
     as one of the best cities in the        yours. You aren’t just getting
     UK for students*. You’re at the         an education; you are building a
     start of an incredible experience.      foundation for lifelong success.
     New place, new people. With
                                             Whether you love sport or
     over 100,000 students across
                                             culture and creativity, want to
     the North East, Newcastle is
                                             make a difference or be part
     the perfect place to start your
                                             of a global community, this is
     student journey.
                                             where you belong.
     Northumbria has modern
                                             Through societies, volunteering,
     facilities, extensive course
                                             team sport and our alumni
     choices and it’s based in a
                                             society, this is your chance to
     cosmopolitan city with a
                                             challenge yourself, build your
     vibrant student community.
                                             confidence, try new things and
     What more do you need?
                                             meet new people with different
                                             ideas and viewpoints.
     *Student Hut, 2020

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I AM
     NORTHUMBRIA

                                             At Northumbria we welcome talented, curious, confident
                                             and creative students and staff from all around the world.
                                             We want you to embrace life            By joining Northumbria you are
                                             at Northumbria, explore new            joining a global family, we have
                                             opportunities, get involved and        alumni and staff from over 170
                                             be part of our community of            countries. Our alumni stay
                                             inclusive, like-minded people,         connected to Northumbria to offer
                                             who are making a difference.           future talent new opportunities.
                                                                                    So even after you graduate, you’ll
                                             Our culturally diverse environment     always be a part of Northumbria.
                                             will stimulate ideas, innovation and
                                             debate to enhance your learning
                                             and student experience. We’re
                                             passionate about what we do and
                                             we are proud of our community.

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OUR
     INCREDIBLE
     CITY

 Tyne Bridge                                                                                                       City Centre

Newcastle is often voted one of the best*
                                                                           “ As an international student, I was pleasantly
and most affordable student cities in the                                    surprised at how accessible oriental shops
UK and we’re proud to call it our home.                                      in Newcastle are! There’s always something
                                                                             or somewhere to go in the city that suits
Newcastle is the vibrant capital of North East England                       everyone – whether you’re into street
and one of the most exciting places in the UK.                               photography or just looking for a good
                                                                             brew, you’ll definitely find it here.”
The city blends the old and new beautifully, with rich
historic landmarks and modern architecture.                                 Jasmine Nanta | BA (Hons) Business with
                                                                            Marketing Management
Compact and easy to navigate, Newcastle offers a wealth
of entertainment and activities. From galleries and museums
to theatres and music venues; from restaurants and cafes
to pubs and clubs, there is so much to do within walking
distance of our city campus.                                  Quayside   *Student Hut, 2020

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OUR
     STUNNING
     REGION

 Hadrian’s Wall                                                                                            Whitley Bay

The fun doesn’t stop there. With even                                 Six North East beaches have been granted
more to do just on our doorstep;                                      the International Blue Flag status, making them
                                                                      amongst the best in the world. These include
from rugged countryside to fabulous
                                                                      Tynemouth Longsands, where you can enjoy
beaches, historic market towns and                                    award-winning fish and chips, King Edward‘s
intriguing attractions.                                               Bay and Whitley Bay.
Newcastle’s surrounding area of Northumberland                        If you fancy something closer then you can
is full of culture and places to explore. You can                     head to Gateshead to view the Angel of the
take a walk along the World Heritage site                             North, an iconic sculpture created by Anthony
Hadrian’s Wall, or head to Alnwick Castle which                       Gormley, and discover the powerful message
was made famous as ‘Hogwarts’ in the Harry                            behind its creation.
Potter film franchise.
                                                                      No matter what your interests, Newcastle and
                                                    Bamburgh Castle   the North East have something for everyone.

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OUR
     CAMPUS

                                                                                                                     Coach Lane

                                                   City Campus                              Coach Lane Campus
                                                   Our students study in a world-class      This campus is home to our
                                                   campus that adds to an exceptional       healthcare and education courses.
                                                   student experience.                      Our state-of-the-art Clinical Skills
                                                                                            Centre is a purpose built facility
                                                   We have recently completed Student       that gives our students valuable
                                                   Central and City Campus Library, a       experience of real life situations
                                                   £7 million Computer and Information      through a simulated environment.
                                                   Sciences Building, new Architecture
                                                   Studios in Sutherland Building, a 24/7   Located just three miles from
 CIS Building, City Campus
                                                   computer hub in Northumberland           the city centre, Coach Lane is an
                                                   Building and the refurbishment of        extensive site with its own Students’
We are passionate about our campuses and have      the University Gallery.                  Union, Library and IT suites.
invested over £252 million since 2005 to provide   Our City Campus is in the heart          Coach Lane can be easily reached
new learning, working and social spaces to         of Newcastle city centre, so it’s the    from City Campus by a free bus
improve services and support for our students’     perfect place to make the most of        service seven days a week.
welfare and education.                             your time at university.

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Camden Court
                                    “ I loved living in student accommodation
                                      as I was able to meet new people. I lived
                                      in Glenamara and two years on I still live
                                      with the girls I lived with in first year.”

                                     Isobel Tallentire | BA (Hons) History

                                                                                     Trinity Square                                         Glenamara House

                                                                                    We offer a wide range of             The whole process can be
                                                                                    options when choosing your           completed online in minutes:
                                                                                    accommodation including
                                                                                                                         • Enter your interests to help your
                                                                                    en suite rooms and catered
                                                                                                                           flatmates learn more about you,

     YOUR
                                                                                    accommodation. You can book
                                                                                    your place as soon as you make       • Browse the live building
                                                                                    Northumbria your firm choice.          availability and learn more
                                                                                    Much like choosing a seat in the       about potential flatmates,

     NEW HOME
                                                                                    cinema, you can pick your exact      • Select your exact building, floor,
                                                                                    room from the building floorplans,     flat and room and finalise the
                                                                                    giving you the opportunity to          booking online within minutes.
                                                                                    shape your experience from
                                                                                    start to finish.                     All of our residences are within
Living in halls is a once in a lifetime experience.                                                                      walking distance of the campus
From meeting new people, to unwinding in your room.                                                                      and are easily accessed through
Where you live forms a large part of your student life.                                                                  local transport links.

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BE PART
     OF IT

It’s not all work and                        You’ll never be short of things to do.
no play. Far from                            We have over 100 societies to join, from Surf
it. You’re in a city                         and Snow to Dr Who and the DJ Society you’re
renowned for its                             sure to meet your people here.
friendliness, so why
                                             And if sport is more your game, Northumbria
not get involved?
                                             Sport is the perfect place to get fit, have fun
                                             or punch above your weight. Whether you
                                             want to take part in challenges, join clubs and
                                             leagues, or just get your mind and body on
                                             track, you’ll be welcomed with open arms.

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UP YOUR
     GAME

We are committed to                          We offer opportunities in over                 gym, Fitness Members can access
ensuring our students can                    35 different sports across our                 instructor led and virtual exercise
                                             Clubs, Social Sport programme                  classes each week as well as
access a wide variety of
                                             and Leagues. For competitive                   enjoying the pool environment.
physical activities, whether                 student athletes, we deliver an
it’s to try a fun new sport to               extensive support service                      Student Leadership is at the heart
meet people or to compete                    programme and have a range                     of what we do. We have hundreds
in a team representing                       of sport scholarships on offer.                of volunteer and paid internship
the University.                                                                             opportunities available within areas
                                             Our Sport Central facility boasts a            such as coaching, club committees,
We have a longstanding reputation            six-lane 25m swimming pool, sauna,             marketing and strength and
for Student Sport, ranking consistently      steam room and a fully refurbished             conditioning plus positions with
within the Top 15* since 2012.               fitness centre. In addition to the             our community partners.

                                             *British University and College Sport (BUCS)

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Zambia Project

                                                                                                          Student Radio

                                             If you want to make                   Volunteering helps you stand out.
                                             a difference or there’s               But don’t just take our word for it.
                                                                                   A UCAS survey stated that 70% of
                                             a cause close to your
                                                                                   employers say they prefer candidates
                                             heart, there are lots of              with a degree, plus experience.
                                             opportunities to become               So you won’t just be helping others.
                                             part of our community                 You’ll be helping yourself.
                                             of volunteers.
                                                                                                      Gardening Project
                                             At Northumbria, we roll up
                                             our sleeves. Students and staff
                                             alike get involved in a wide range
                                             of volunteer projects. Choose

     GET
                                             from things like sports, animals,
                                             teaching IT, arts or helping the
                                             elderly. You can get involved in
                                             the production of our magazine,

     INVOLVED
                                             TV and radio stations and get your
                                             name out there.

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BE
     SOCIAL

                                                                                                                                     The Greenhouse Café

Our Students’ Union makes                At Northumbria University, the        Here’s a taster of what you can do at NSU:
a positive impact on the                 Students’ Union (NSU) is the centre
                                                                               • Enjoy great value food & drink     • Attend numerous gigs each year
                                         of student life on our campus, with
lives of all our students.                                                       at their on-campus bar, Habita,      – previous acts have included
                                         outstanding facilities made up of
                                                                                 or The Greenhouse Café               Editors and Frank Turner
                                         bars, entertainment venues, coffee
                                         shops, workspaces, chill out zones    • Join one of over one hundred       • Get discounted Starbucks
                                         and meeting rooms.                      societies or get involved
                                                                                 with volunteering
                                         The NSU is represented at City,
                                         Coach Lane, London and Amsterdam      • Get support through our free,              @NorthumbriaSU
                                         Campuses. It is run by a team of        independent advice service.
                                         students called Sabbatical Officers     We offer everything from advice            /mynsu
                                         who have been elected by students       with academic appeals and
                                         to represent you on all aspects of      academic misconduct to housing             NSU/TV
                                         your university experience.             advice and Personal Extenuating
                                                                                                                            @Northumbriastudentsunion
                                                                                 Circumstances (PECs).

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THIS IS
     YOUR TIME
     Make it count.                          We play to your strengths.
     Join a talented, global learning        At Northumbria, everything we do
     community filled with ambitious,         is about you. We’re connected, so
     inquisitive people – just like you.     you’ll get the chance to work with
                                             global companies, expand your
     Northumbria is the place to
                                             horizons, stretch your knowledge,
     study courses shaped by
                                             and build your CV.
     world-leading research, and
     created in consultation with            Our inspirational academics will
     students, employers and                 equip you with everything you
     professionals, statutory and            need to fulfil your potential –
     regulatory bodies. Here, you’ll         professionally and personally.
     learn to question, analyse,             Your learning experience will be
     challenge, innovate, and make           tailored to ensure you’re ready
     an impact.                              for life beyond graduation – for
                                             a future yet to be explored.

       “ This is your opportunity to develop personally and professionally,
         transforming who you are, what you do and how you do it, in the
         best research-rich learning environment.”

        Professor Tom Lawson | Deputy Vice-Chancellor

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RELEVANT
     & RECOGNISED
Northumbria has a long and               Working with over 60 Professional,
successful history of professional       Statutory and Regulatory Bodies
accreditation for its courses.           (PSRBs), over 400 of our courses are
We are proud to provide our              accredited by these professional
students with opportunities to           bodies, who periodically visit
gain the best education possible.        Northumbria to ensure our courses
                                         meet professional standards.
Studying a course with professional
accreditation makes you more             Our academic staff hold the same
employable and will help you secure      professional registrations and
your dream job after graduation.         accreditations.

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Being a student can be one of the best experiences of
                                             your life, but we understand that sometimes it can also
                                             be a challenge. Students and their wellbeing are at the
                                             forefront of everything we do here at Northumbria.
                                             As well as the academic support           your health and wellbeing and much
                                             you’ll receive from tutors, our           more, our support teams are there
                                             dedicated and professional services       every step of the way.
                                             – which hold the Customer Service
                                             Excellence Award – provide advice         Over half of all Northumbria students
                                             and support at every stage of your        use our services in their academic
                                             student journey. From money               life. You will even be able to access
                                             matters, and plans for the future,        our Student Support teams before
                                             to keeping your studies on track,         you’re enrolled in the University.
                                             visas and international issues,

     SUPPORT
                                               “ University is a huge step and the tutors and support teams have helped
                                                 me adjust to the new environment of life at university. They make you feel
                                                 comfortable to go and ask them anything.”

     FOR YOU
                                                Patience Moyo | BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

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STUDENT                                  “ Student Central is in the heart of our Campus. Students can access advice
                                                from Ask4Help and books in the Library collection. It is also a great place

     CENTRAL
                                                to study collaboratively, accessing online learning in the hub spaces and
                                                independent study is made easy in the quiet zones.”

                                                Gareth Smith | Northumbria University Students’ Union President

                                             Student Central can be                    Our state of the art, 24/7 Digital
                                             found at our City Campus                  Commons is also adjacent to
                                                                                       Student Central.
                                             Library and Coach Lane
                                             Library, providing a focal                Ask4Help can provide support on:
                                             point for students in the                 • Accommodation
                                             heart of our Campus.
                                                                                       • Applying for jobs
                                             Here you will find the Ask4Help
                                                                                       • Assessments
                                             service, the first point of contact
                                             for all student support enquiries.        • Change of student status
                                             Students can contact the team in          • Choosing a career
                                             person, by phone or via their portal
                                                                                       • Counselling and mental health
                                             to raise queries and seek support
                                             or guidance on a range of topics.         • Course information

                                             At City Campus, the main Student          • Disability and specific
                                                                                         learning difficulties
                                             Central is located within the
                                             University Library in a purpose-          • Learning and research skills
                                             designed communal space. This             • Money and finance
                                             includes our Student Skills Centre,
                                             where you can access a wide variety       • Placements
                                             of group support, presentations           • On-course support
                                             and training sessions, plus private       • Using the Library
                                             consultation rooms and access to
                                             experts in a wide range of fields.        • Visas and welfare.

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“ The library is like my second home. There are different floors for the type
                                                                   of study you are doing. I usually go with my course mates and like to discuss
                                                                   our ideas, so we work in the group study area.”

                                                                   Mark Robertson | MSc Health Psychology

                                                                Wherever, and whenever, you               Our University Library operates
                                                                choose to study you’ll find the           generous opening hours and
                                                                University Library has the resources      Ask4Help are always on hand to
                                                                and services you need. Our online         support you with any queries.
                                                                Reading List service ensures that         You can also take advantage of our
                                                                you have access to the print and          academic support sessions to help
                                                                digital material needed for your          you improve your academic writing,
                                                                programme modules, and                    research and presentation skills.
                                                                Library Search, your single point
                                                                                                          The Law Practice Library, based
                                                                of discovery for exploring the
                                                                                                          in the Northumbria Law School,
                                                                Library collection, will enable your
                                                                                                          is home to a reference collection
                                                                independent study by allowing
                                                                                                          of law resources, including
                                                                you to access resources within
                                                                                                          textbooks, law reports and journals.
                                                                and outside the Library collection.
                                                                                                          The collection primarily supports
                                                                We also have an extensive
                                                                                                          the Legal Practice Course (LPC)
                                                                collection of online learning skills
                                                                                                          and the Bar Course.

     LIBRARY
                                                                guides that can help you become
                                                                an effective, independent scholar.        The University Library Digital
                                                                                                          Commons is located on the ground
                                                                On campus, our learning spaces
                                                                                                          floor of Northumberland Building.
                                                                are inspiring places where you
                                                                                                          It provides over 160 learning spaces,
                                                                can think, read, write and learn.
                                                                                                          including spaces with PCs/Macs and
Northumbria boasts one of the best academic libraries           Whether you’re looking for a quiet
                                                                                                          collaborative tables for group work.
in the UK. We hold the Customer Service Excellence              place to work or a more social area
accreditation, with a collection of just under half a million   to collaborate, there are over            Coach Lane Library provides learning
print books, over 936,000 electronic books and over             2,300 study spaces in our                 spaces over three floors and offers
                                                                City Campus Library so we’re              silent, quiet and collaborative spaces
82,000 electronic journals, to help support students
                                                                confident you’ll find the ideal           to enable you to find your perfect
during their degree.                                            area for you.                             learning space.

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“ Receiving support from Student Life and Wellbeing improved
                                                 my self-esteem and my approach towards my studies. It is one
                                                 of the most valuable things I’ve done throughout my time
                                                 at university.”
                                                Student | Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences

                                             Our Student Life and Wellbeing service is always on hand
                                             to support you throughout your student journey.
                                             Before you apply, our specialist          If you’re an international student,
                                             advisers are here to explain              we offer immigration and visa
                                             your funding options, including           advice together with information
                                             information on scholarships, loans        on working in the UK.
                                             and grants. They can also advise
                                             you on how to apply for extra             Those flying into Newcastle
                                             support, such as childcare.               International Airport can register
                                                                                       for our free Meet and Greet service,
                                             We have a dedicated Inclusion             which means someone will
                                             team providing tailored support           meet you and take you to your
                                             for under-represented student             accommodation when you arrive.
                                             groups such as care leavers, while
                                             our Counselling and Mental Health         Our services include:
                                             Team provides support for those           • Financial support
                                             with personal, emotional or mental

     STUDENT
                                                                                       • International student support
                                             health issues.
                                                                                       • Disability and specific learning
                                             If you have a disability, we can            difficulties support
                                             explain how you can be assessed

     LIFE AND
                                             for support, so that any help you         • Counselling and mental
                                             need can be put in place as early           health support
                                             as possible. This support will            • Welfare and health support

     WELLBEING
                                             continue throughout your studies
                                                                                       • Student Inclusion support
                                             and we can provide you with
                                             tailored advice on any disability         • Chaplaincy and faith advice
                                             or specific learning difficulty,
                                             such as dyslexia.
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Higher Education is an important investment in your
                                             future. At Northumbria we offer a range of support
                                             packages to ease the financial commitment of studying
                                             at university, allowing you to focus more on your studies.

                                             Tuition Fees                                          fees for a postgraduate course.
                                             All of our tuition fees can be found                  For further information on what
                                             on our website. You can spread the                    is available and how to apply
                                             cost of the tuition over the year                     please visit the website.
                                             through our payment plans*.
                                                                                                   Managing Your Money
                                             You can find payment plan
                                                                                                   Learning to manage your money
                                             information here: pathway.
                                                                                                   whilst studying is an integral part
                                             northumbria.ac.uk/dates-and-fees
                                                                                                   of university life. Graduate Futures,
                                                                                                   our careers and employment
                                             Support Packages
                                                                                                   service, can support you in finding

     MONEY
                                             There are a range of scholarships,                    part-time work, whilst our Student
                                             bursaries and financial aid available                 Life and Wellbeing teams can
                                             depending on your circumstances.                      provide advice and guidance on
                                             Alumni can also receive a 20%

     MATTERS
                                                                                                   handling your finances.
                                             discount on their annual tuition

                                             *Not applicable to Graduate Certificate in Business

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We strive to be the best, but don’t just take our
                                             word for it. Our rankings show that we deliver
                                             on our promises.

                                             Ranked 7th in the UK               Ranked 11th in the UK
                                             for Building                       for Criminology
                                             Times Good University Guide 2022   Guardian University Guide 2022

                                             Ranked 13th in the UK              Ranked 10th in the UK
                                             for Food Science                   for Communication and
                                             Times Good University Guide 2022   Media Studies
                                                                                Complete University Guide 2022
                                             Ranked 14th in the UK
                                             for Civil Engineering              Ranked 6th in the UK for
                                             Times Good University Guide 2022
                                                                                Counselling, Psychotherapy,
                                                                                and Occupational Therapy
                                             Ranked 11th in the UK
                                                                                Complete University Guide 2022
                                             for Design and Crafts
                                             Times Good University Guide 2022
                                                                                Ranked 3rd on the UK
                                                                                for Information Technology
                                             Ranked 16th in the UK
                                                                                and Systems
                                             for Fashion and Textiles
                                                                                Complete University Guide 2022
                                             Guardian University Guide 2022

     GAME
                                             Ranked 13th in the UK              Ranked 13th in the UK
                                             for Geography and                  for Manufacturing and
                                             Environmental Studies              Production Engineering
                                                                                Complete University Guide 2022

     CHANGING
                                             Guardian University Guide 2022

                                             Ranked 14th in the UK              Ranked 13th in the UK
                                             for Health Professions             for Nursing

     RESULTS
                                             Guardian University Guide 2022     Complete University Guide 2022

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CAREERS AND
     EMPLOYMENT

                                             Throughout your time at Northumbria, our Graduate
                                             Futures team will work with you to help you get that job,
                                             start your own business, or apply for further study.
                                             Our services include:              Get ahead with tools for success
                                             • Careers guidance                 Use the interactive resources in
                                                                                Careers Online, your employability
                                             • Advice on CVs, applications
                                                                                hub, to help you explore your career
                                               and portfolios
                                                                                options, research employers and
                                             • Better use of LinkedIn           write effective applications.
                                             • Networking through career
                                                                                Find job opportunities
                                               fairs and other opportunities
                                                                                Employers targeting Northumbria
                                               to meet recruiters
                                                                                students and graduates advertise
                                             • Free start-up support            vacancies on JobsOnline. You’ll
                                             • Enterprise skills workshops      get exclusive access to all of these,
                                               and events                       including graduate jobs, student
                                                                                and graduate internships,
                                             All of this will maximise your     part-time work, volunteering and
                                             opportunities when you graduate.   work experience opportunities.

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PATHWAY
     PROGRAMMES
     Read on to find out                     At Northumbria, we have a
     why you should come to                  flexible and inclusive approach
                                             to assessing potential candidates.
     Northumbria University
                                             We know there are many
     to study the subject of                 different qualifications, skills
     your choice, what makes                 and experiences which can all
     our campus so special                   contribute to your application.
     and what courses we                     We make an offer based on the
     have to offer.                          individual and our published entry
                                             requirements are typical of our
     Visit our website and use our           standard offer, so just think of
     course search to find out all you       them as a guideline.
     need to know about your course
     – from modules, country-specific        Feel free to contact us about
     entry requirements and upcoming         any queries that you may have.
     dates and deadlines.                    A member of our dedicated
                                             recruitment team will be happy
     Once you know which course              to help.
     you’re interested in, how do you
     know what you need to achieve
     to get here? On the next page
     we have highlighted the entry
     points we would typically ask
     for. These requirements are             Contact us
     provided as a guide to our
     standard offer levels and we may        T: (+44) 191 640 3897
     take into account alternative           W: pathway.northumbria.ac.uk/
     equivalent qualifications.              enquire

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Pathway Programmes
 Courses            Entry                        English Language Requirements
                    Requirements                 (from a UKVI Approved Centre)

 International      GCSE/iGCSE –                 6 months: IELTS 5.5,
 Foundation         5 passes at A-C.             with no single element below 5.0
 Programme
                                                 9 months: IELTS 5.0,
 Art, Design                                     with no single element below 4.0
 and Media                                       12 months: IELTS 4.5,
                                                 with no single element below 4.0
 Applied Science

 Business and Law

 Computing

 Engineering

 Humanities and
 Social Sciences

 International      Good High School grades      9 months: IELTS 5.5,
 Year One –         or equivalent.               with no single element below 5.5
 Business
                                                 12 months: IELTS 5.5,
                                                 with no single element below 5.0

 Graduate           Third class, pass or         IELTS 6.5,
 Certificate        ordinary degree from a UK    with no single element below 5.5
 in Business        university, or equivalent.

Find out more:
For information on course content, start dates and fees make sure you
visit northumbria.ac.uk/pathway

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International Foundation Programme
                                                                                       The International Foundation Programme offers an excellent opportunity
                                                                                       to fully prepare for your undergraduate studies and adjust to life in the UK.

                                                                                       You will develop English language skills relevant to your subject, studying
                                                                                       alongside other international students and guided by academics, tutors
                                                                                       and support staff with experience in supporting international students
                                                                                       in this important transition.

                                                                                               Prepare for UK undergraduate studies

                                                                                               Build your intercultural skills and integrate with UK student life

                                                                                               Various start dates depending on English level

                                                                                               6 subject specific pathways, guaranteeing you entry to one of over
                                                                                               90 undergraduate degrees at Northumbria University

                                                                                               Study in a fully embedded Pathway College where you’re part
                                                                                               of the university campus from day 1
Level                  Foundation - NQF Level 3

Start dates            March                 October and           July and October
                                             January

Duration               6 months              9 months              12 months

Tuition fee            £10,500               £16,000               £20,000

Mode of study          Full-time – seminars, lectures, workshops, labs and tutorials     “ So far my experience has been absolutely perfect. I have really enjoyed the IT
                                                                                           and intercultural communication modules of the course. The teaching is very
Class hours per week   22 – 24 hours                                                       engaging, in the reading class the teachers help me learn about the language
                                                                                           which I find really useful. I am dreaming of working in the Ministry of Defence.
Average class size     16 – 20
                                                                                           I feel my course could help me achieve this dream.”
Assessment             Coursework – including portfolios, essays, presentations
                                                                                          Farhad Althuwaini - Saudi Arabia | International Foundation Programme
                       and in-class tests (Applied Science includes exams)

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International Foundation Programme            Example Modules

                                              Stage 1                         English for University Studies (0 credits)
                                              IELTS 5.0 (study for 1 term)
                                              IELTS 4.5 (study for 2 terms)

                                              Stage 2                         • English for Foundation
                                              You will then progress onto     • Academic Practice
                                              the following modules           • Project

                                              Stage 3                         Applied Science
                                              Pathway specific modules        • Introduction to Biology
                                              All single modules              • Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
                                              are 20 credits unless           • Introduction to Chemistry
                                              otherwise stated.               Art, Design and Media
                                                                              • Art, Design and Media Specialism Development
                                                                              • Digital Design Skills and Practice
                                                                              • Introduction to Theory and Practices in Art, Design
                                                                                and Media

                                                                              Business and Law
                                                                              • Contemporary Business Issues
                                                                              • Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Business
                                                                              • Ethical Practices in Action

                                                                              Computing
                                                                              • Digital Design Skills and Practice
                                                                              • Introduction to Computing and Coding
                                                                              • Information Systems Design and Performance

                                                                              Engineering
                                                                              • Applied Algebra and Trigonometry
                                                                              • Engineering Skills
                                                                              • Introduction to Engineering Design and Problem Solving

                                                                              Humanities and Social Sciences
                                                                              • Introduction to Cross Cultural Communication
                                                                              • Introduction to Humanities and Social Sciences
                                                                              • Ethical Practices in Action

                                             Further study
                                             Upon successful completion you can progress onto one of over 90
                                             undergraduate degrees at Northumbria University. For more information
                                             on progression, see page 66.

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International Year One - Business
                                                                                       The International Year One – Business is a degree preparation programme
                                                                                       for international students who want to study a Northumbria University
                                                                                       undergraduate business degree, but need additional support to gain direct
                                                                                       entry into year two.

                                                                                       The programme is the equivalent of the first year of an undergraduate
                                                                                       degree and on successful completion of the International Year One,
                                                                                       you will join directly into year two of your chosen programme of study.

                                                                                               Progress to Northumbria University’s double AACSB-accredited
                                                                                               Business School

                                                                                               Equivalent to year one of an undergraduate degree

                                                                                               More support and teaching hours than a standard 1st year
                                                                                               undergraduate degree

                                                                                               Build your intercultural skills and integrate with UK student life

                                                                                               Study a specialist module applicable to your target degree
Level                  NQF Level 4 – 1st year of an undergraduate degree

Start dates            October and January             July and October
                                                                                               Complete your degree in 3 years (4 years with a work placement year)
Duration               9 months                        12 months

Tuition fee            £16,500                         £20,500

Mode of study          Full-time – seminars, lectures, tutorials and workshops.

Class hours per week   24 hours                                                          “There are a wide range of business disciplines taught in this course which
                                                                                           allows you to explore each field and learn more about what career you want
Maximum class size     20                                                                  to continue with.”
Assessment             Coursework and exams – including portfolios, essays, reports,      Ruzimukhammad Marufov - Uzbekistan | International Year One (Business)
                       reflection, exams, poster presentation and group work

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International Year One - Business
 Example Modules

 Core modules:         • English for University Studies - (12-month only) (0 credits)
 All modules are       • Managing People in an Organisational Context
 20 credits unless     • Business in a Global Context
 otherwise stated.
                       • Financial Information for Decision Making
                       • Business Investigation for Decision Making
                       • Academic Business Skills

 Specialist modules:   • Fundamentals of Markets and Customers
 You will study one    • Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management and Marketing
 of the following      • Fundamentals of Work Psychology
 depending on your
 target degree:

Further study
Upon successful completion you can progress onto the second year of a
range of business undergraduate degrees at Northumbria University. For
more information on progression, see page 66.

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Graduate Certificate in Business*
                                                                                           If you need extra support to meet the entry criteria to study one of our
                                                                                           Masters programmes, the Graduate Certificate in Business is designed
                                                                                           to help you gain the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to
                                                                                           successfully transition to postgraduate-level study.

                                                                                                   Develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to
                                                                                                   transition to Masters-level study

                                                                                                   Build your intercultural skills and integrate with UK student life

                                                                                                   Opportunity to progress onto Northumbria University’s double
                                                                                                   AACSB-accredited Business School

                                                                                                   Start your Masters in January

                                                                                                   Examine case studies and apply theory to real-world examples

                                                                                                   Study in highly interactive lectures and seminars
 Level                     Pre-Masters – NQF Level 6

 Start dates               September
                                                                                            Example Modules
 Duration                  3 months
                                                                                            • Developing Academic Skills for Business and Management (20 credits)
 Tuition fee               £6,750                                                           • Business and Management in Context (40 credits)
 Mode of study             Full-time – seminars, lectures and group project work

 Class hours per week      10 hours                                                        Further study
 Average class size        12 – 15
                                                                                           Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate with a 50% pass
                                                                                           mark, you can progress on to one of our suite of Masters programmes at
 Assessment                A mix of assignments, exams and a presentation                  Northumbria University. For more information on progression, please visit
                                                                                           the course page online.
*Please note: The Graduate Certificate in Business is currently undergoing revalidation.
Changes are anticipated to course content and modules. Please refer to the online course   New Pre-Masters in Computing and Engineering are in development.
page for the most up-to-date information.                                                  For more information visit pathway.northumbria.ac.uk/pre-masters

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Due to the variety of our pathway programmes, you can
                                             progress onto almost all of the undergraduate degrees
                                             offered here at Northumbria University.

                                             On the following pages you will     International Foundation
                                             see the undergraduate courses       Programmes
                                             that are available to you, along    To progress onto the first year of
                                             with the pathway programme that     your chosen undergraduate degree
                                             feeds into them. When you find      you must achieve at least 40% on
                                             your target undergraduate degree,   your programme.
                                             you will also see which of our

     IT STARTS
                                             pathway programmes you will         International Year One
                                             need to study, in order to          To progress onto the second year of
                                             progress onto it.                   your chosen undergraduate degree
                                                                                 you must achieve at least 40% on

     HERE
                                                                                 your programme.

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UNDERGRADUATE
                                                                                                      All course information is correct at the time of printing.
                                                                                                      To ensure you have the most up-to-date information please visit our website.

COURSES 2022/23
APPLIED SCIENCES                                      ART                                             BUSINESS                                           NORTHUMBRIA SCHOOL OF DESIGN
Biochemistry BSc (Hons)                               Animation BA (Hons)                             Accounting BSc (Hons)*                             3D Design BA (Hons)
Biology (with optional pathways                       Film and Television Production BA (Hons)        Business Management BA (Hons)                      Design for Industry BA (Hons)
in Biotechnology and Human
                                                      Film and Television Studies BA (Hons)           Business and Human Resource                        Fashion BA (Hons)
Neurobiology) BSc (Hons)
                                                                                                      Management BA (Hons)
                                                      Fine Art BA (Hons)                                                                                 Fashion Communication BA (Hons)
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)                                                                         Business and Marketing Management
                                                      Journalism and English Literature                                                                  Fashion Design and Marketing BA (Hons)
Chemistry BSc (Hons)                                                                                  BA (Hons)
                                                      BA (Hons)
                                                                                                                                                         Graphic Design BA (Hons)
Criminology and Forensic Science                                                                      Entrepreneurship BA (Hons)
                                                      Mass Communication BA (Hons)
BSc (Hons)                                                                                                                                               Interaction Media Design BA (Hons)
                                                                                                      International Business Management
                                                      Mass Communication with Advertising
Food Science and Nutrition                                                                            BSc (Hons)                                         Interior Design BA (Hons)
                                                      BA (Hons)
(with optional pathway in                                                                             Marketing Management BA (Hons)
Human Nutrition) BSc (Hons)                           Mass Communication with Business
                                                      BA (Hons)                                       Tourism and Events Management                      GEOGRAPHY AND
Forensic Science BSc (Hons)                                                                           BA (Hons)
                                                      Mass Communication with Public                                                                     ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
                                                      Relations BA (Hons)                                                                                Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
ARCHITECTURE AND                                      Media and Journalism BA (Hons)                  COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES                  Geography BA (Hons)
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
                                                                                                      Computer and Digital Forensics BSc (Hons)          Geography BSc (Hons)
Architecture BA (Hons)
                                                                                                      Computer Networks and Cyber Security               Human Geography MGeog (Hons)
Building Surveying BSc (Hons)                                                                         BSc (Hons)
                                                                                                                                                         Physical Geography BSc (Hons)
Interior Architecture BA (Hons)                                                                       Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)                                                                         Computer Science with Artificial
Real Estate BSc (Hons)                                                                                Intelligence BSc (Hons)
                                                                                                      Computer Science with Games
                                                                                                      Development BSc (Hons)
                                                                                                      Computer Science with Web
                                                                                                      Development BSc (Hons)
                                                                                                      Information Technology Management
                                                                                                      for Business BSc (Hons)
                                                                                                                                                         *Additional entry requirements apply.

     Applied Science          Art, Design and Media           Business and Law            Computing      Engineering           Humanities and Social Sciences         International Year One

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Undergraduate courses 2022/23                                                                          All course information is correct at the time of printing.
                                                                                                       To ensure you have the most up-to-date information please visit our website.

ENGLISH, HISTORY, AMERICAN                             MECHANICAL AND                                  SOCIAL SCIENCES
STUDIES AND MUSIC                                      CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
                                                                                                       Criminology BSc (Hons)
American Studies BA (Hons)                             Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons)
                                                                                                       Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)
English Language and Literature                        Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
                                                                                                       International Relations and Politics
BA (Hons)
                                                       Construction Engineering Management             BA (Hons)
English Language Studies BA (Hons)                     BSc (Hons)
                                                                                                       Sociology BSc (Hons)
English Literature BA (Hons)                           Electrical and Electronic Engineering
                                                       BEng (Hons)
English Literature and American Studies
BA (Hons)                                              Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)              SOCIAL WORK AND
                                                                                                       COMMUNITY WELLBEING
English Literature and Creative Writing
BA (Hons)                                                                                              Childhood and Early Years Studies
                                                       PHYSICS AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING              BA (Hons)*
English Literature and History BA (Hons)
                                                       Electrical and Electronic Engineering           Guidance and Counselling BA (Hons)*
History BA (Hons)                                      BEng (Hons)
History and American Studies BA (Hons)                 Physics BSc (Hons)*
                                                                                                       SPORTS EXERCISE AND REHABILITATION
History and Politics BA (Hons)                         Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons)*
                                                                                                       Applied Sport and Exercise Science
                                                                                                       BSc (Hons)
NORTHUMBRIA LAW SCHOOL                                 PSYCHOLOGY                                      Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)
Law LLB LLB (Hons)*                                    Psychology (with optional pathways              Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc (Hons)
                                                       in Business, Clinical, Experimental, Forensic
                                                                                                       Sport Management BSc (Hons)
                                                       or Health Psychology) BSc (Hons)
                                                       Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons)

                                                                                                       *Additional entry requirements apply.

     Applied Science           Art, Design and Media           Business and Law            Computing      Engineering           Humanities and Social Sciences         International Year One

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INTERNATIONAL                                           HOW DO YOU APPLY?
                                                                                                 Apply directly on our website
                                                                                                 northumbria.ac.uk/pathway

APPLICANTS
                                                                                                 through an agent or with our
                                                                                                Regional Office in your country

                                                               Your offer will be                Send your application with
                                                             emailed to you or your            supporting documents, such as:
This is a quick guide on how to apply for a course at      educational representative            passport details, references
                                                                                                       and visa history
Northumbria. For more details visit our website:
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LOCATION
Whether travelling by air, sea, rail or road, Northumbria                            Sea                                   Road
University is easily accessible.                                                     Car ferry and passenger services      The region is particularly well served
                                                                                     operate to Tyneside from Holland.     by the A1(M) from London in the
Air                                                                                  The North Shields International       south and Edinburgh in the north,
Newcastle has its own international airport operating both domestic and              Ferry Terminal at Royal Quays (Tyne   the A19 from York, the A69 from
international flights to cities including London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff,      Commission Quay) is seven miles       Carlisle and the M6 from the south
Aberdeen, Dublin, Belfast, Southampton, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona,                 east of Newcastle. Bus services       west and west.
Prague, Dubai and Copenhagen. London airports service many other parts               run from the terminal building
of the world and from there it is a short 3 hour rail journey to Newcastle.          to the city centre.
                                                                                                                           Coach
Newcastle International Airport                                                      DFDS Seaways                          National Express operates services
T: +44 (0)871 882 1121                                                       Riga    T: +44 (0)871 522 9955                connecting Newcastle to the rest
newcastleairport.com                                                  2hrs 25mins    dfdsseaways.co.uk                     of the UK. Approximate travelling
                                                                                                                           times are:
                                                                          Warsaw
                                                                      2hrs 15mins
                                                                                     Rail                                  Birmingham                     5 hours
                                                                                     Rail services operate from many
                                                                      Amsterdam                                            Edinburgh                      3 hours
                                                                             1hr     cities. Approximate travelling
                                                                                     times are:                            Glasgow                       4 hours
                                                                        Bucharest
                                                                            3hrs     Birmingham                 3 hours    London                        6 hours
                                        NEWCASTLE
                                                                             Paris   Edinburgh:                1.5 hours   Manchester                    4 hours
                                                                       1hr 10mins
                                                                                     Glasgow                    3 hours    Sheffield                      3 hours
                                                                             Sofia
                                                                      3hrs 10mins    London                     3 hours
                             Dublin                                                                                        National Express
                        1hr 10mins                                          Rome     Manchester               2.5 hours    T: +44 (0)871 781 8178
                                                                      2hrs 25mins
                                                                                                                           nationalexpress.com
                         New York                                                    Sheffield                  2 hours
                             8hrs

                             Lisbon                                                  Rail Enquiries
                                                        LONDON
                       2hrs 35mins                                                   T: +44 (0)8457 484 950
                                                                                     nationalrail.co.uk

                                                       approximate journey times

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CONTACT
     US

There are a range of                         Live chat across our website   Enquiries: pathway.northumbria.ac.uk/enquire
ways you can get in
touch. Please contact                        @NorthumbriaUni                Course Information: pathway.northumbria.ac.uk/courses
the relevant team or
message us via our                           /NorthumbriaUni                Accommodation: pathway.northumbria.ac.uk/accommodation
other channels.
                                             NorthumbriaUni                 Campus Tour: pathway.northumbria.ac.uk/tour

                                             @NorthumbriaUni                International Students Information: pathway.northumbria.ac.uk/int

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OVERSEAS
OFFICES
Thailand - Bangkok                       Malaysia                                  India                                         Colombia

Also responsible for Indonesia,          Also responsible for Brunei, Hong Kong,   Also responsible for Bangladesh               M: (+44) 7367 193 956
Cambodia, Myanmar, Pakistan              the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and    and Nepal.                                    T: (+57) 312 361 9711
and Vietnam.                             South Korea.                                                                            E: juliana.cortes@northumbria.ac.uk
                                                                                   308, Plot No-2, Sector-5,
Northumbria University                   Northumbria University                    Aggarwal Tower, MLU Plaza,
Thailand Office, 283/46 Unit 1001-1,     Malaysia Office, A-8-3, 8th Floor,        Dwarka, New Delhi – 110075, India
10th Floor, Home Place Building,         Northpoint Building @ Midvalley City,
Sukhumvit 55 (Thonglor 13),              1 Jalan Syed Putra Utara,                 T: (+ 91) 999 959 8771
Bangkok 10110, Thailand                  59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia              E: vikas.sharma@northumbria.ac.uk

T: (+66) 2044 6430                       T: (+60) 3 2287 8080
E: thaioffice@northumbria.ac.uk          F: (+60) 3 2287 8282
                                         E: malaysiaoffice@northumbria.ac.uk
                                                                                   All programmes included in this prospectus are delivered as part of a partnership
                                                                                   between Northumbria University and QA Higher Education – a UK higher education
P. R. China - Beijing                                                              provider. All pathway programmes detailed are validated by the University and taught
                                         Nigeria                                   by QA Higher Education and University staff.
Northumbria University
                                                                                   Northumbria University and QA Higher Education are committed to being equal
China Office, Room 1610, Block B,        Northumbria University
                                                                                   opportunities education providers and will therefore make reasonable adjustments
Winterless Center,                       Pathway College, 5 Mekong,                for disabled applicants and students.
Jia 1, Xi Da Wang Road                   Wuse, Abuja, Nigeria
Chaoyang District,                                                                 The information given in this publication is accurate at the time of going to print in
                                         T: (+234) 9065 235553                     January 2022 and the University and QA Higher Education will use all reasonable efforts
Beijing 100026, P.R.China
                                                                                   to deliver the programmes as described. The University and QA Higher Education
                                         E: Oghale.onyeagoro@northumbria.
                                                                                   reserve the right to withdraw or change the programmes or programme combinations
T: (+86) 10 6538 8135                    ac.uk                                     included in this prospectus. These changes will only be made as a result of UK legal
F: (+86) 10 6538 8136                                                              compliance, minimum student number requirements or for course validation reasons
E: teresa.zhao@northumbria.ac.uk                                                   and applicants will be contacted by the University or QA Higher Education at the earliest
                                                                                   opportunity in the instance of these changes occurring. Please check the website for
                                                                                   up-to-date information on our programmes.

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