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CONTENTS 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- every step of the journey. Whether mini-guide in replacement of our intensive modern university it’s helping you understand the Northumbria has recently been larger prospectus. In doing so, we with a global reputation for application process, applying for named 50th in the world for have saved almost 5 million pages academic excellence. that dream job, or just coping with sustainability in the Times Higher of paper and over 10 tons in weight the transition to university life. Education Impact Rankings 2021. Check out pages 4 – 11 when printing and distributing Check out pages 44 – 57 We are committed to optimising the guide. our contribution to the UN All of the up-to-date information Where You Belong Sustainable Development Goals about coming to university is best Learn more about life both at It Starts Here (SDG) through our research, found on our website. 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 #IAmNorthumbria family. the details and find the perfect course for you. Check out pages 12 – 35 Check out pages 58 – 61 This is Your Time Discover how to make the Our Courses most of your time studying We offer a range of Undergraduate, at Northumbria. Enhance your Postgraduate, Degree Apprenticeships CV through placements, study and Foundation courses. Take a look Chancellor Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive abroad and build connections through our range of programmes Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson Professor Andrew Wathey for your future. and find a course that is right DBE DL CBE MA DPhil FRHistS FRSA FSA for you. Read our admissions and Check out pages 36 – 43 selection process, and find out how Academic Registrar to get in touch. Maureen McLaughlin Check out pages 62 – 90 BA, PGDip 2 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study 3
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. 4 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/takeontomorrow 5
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. 6 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/takeontomorrow 7
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 Sir 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 Sir Chris Whitty is and Marketing (1991). She has held leading work in gymnastics. Karl the MacBook Pro, iMac, MacBook the UK government’s Chief leadership roles at Gap, Tommy was Head Coach for the British Air, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch Medical Adviser and head of the Hilfiger, Jigsaw, Calvin Klein and National Gymnastics Team at six and iOS 7. He is a Northumbria public health profession. He is Joseph and more recently World Championships. Design for Industry graduate (1989), also Chief Scientific Adviser for Creative Director at Lacoste. and in 2012 he was knighted for his the 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. 8 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study 9
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 start-up One of the best UK businesses young universities Higher Education Business Community in global rankings Interaction Survey 2019/20 (HEBCIS) Times Higher Education Young Universities Rankings 2021 Top 15 for sport in the UK Best UK student city British Universities & Colleges Student Hut ‘Best for 2020’ league table Sport (BUCS) Top 25 in the UK 50th in the world for the number in for sustainability graduate jobs Times Higher Education Impact Graduate Outcomes 2018/19 Rankings 2021 10 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study 11
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 (Student Hut, an education; you are building a 2020). You’re at the start of an foundation for lifelong success. incredible experience. New place, Whether you love sport or new people. With over 100,000 culture and creativity, want to students across the North East, make a difference or be part Newcastle is the perfect place of a global community, this is to start your student journey. where you belong. Northumbria has modern Through societies, volunteering, facilities, extensive course team sports 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. 12 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/whereyoubelong 13
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 just like you, who are making future talent new opportunities. a difference. So even after you graduate, you’ll always be a part of Northumbria. Our culturally diverse environment 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. 14 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/iamnorthumbria 15
OUR INCREDIBLE CITY Tyne Bridge City Centre Newcastle is often voted one of the Compact and easy to navigate, Newcastle offers best (Student Hut, 2020) and most a wealth of entertainment and activities. From galleries and museums to theatres and music affordable student cities in the UK venues; from restaurants and cafes to pubs and and we’re proud to call it our home. clubs, there is so much to do within walking Newcastle is the vibrant capital of North East distance of our city campus. England and one of the most exciting places in the UK. The city blends the old and new beautifully, “ Newcastle has everything! Great transport with rich historic landmarks and modern links, great night life – definitely one of the best architecture. student friendly cities in the country.” Rebecca Craig | BA (Hons) Fashion Quayside Communication 16 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/newcastle 17
OUR STUNNING REGION Hadrian’s Wall Alnwick Castle 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 Tynemouth the North East have something for everyone. 18 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/newcastle 19
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OUR CAMPUSES 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 the University Gallery. Union, Library and IT suites. have invested almost £300 million since 2005 Our City Campus is in the heart Coach Lane can be easily reached to provide new learning, working and social of Newcastle city centre, so it’s the from City Campus by a free bus spaces to improve services and support for perfect place to make the most of service seven days a week. our students’ welfare and education. your time at university. 22 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/campus Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/campus 23
London Amsterdam Located in the heart of the city, Students benefit from studying in a In the cultural heart of the We offer postgraduate courses our London Campus is situated location where the financial district Netherlands, our Amsterdam in Business, Luxury Brand just minutes away from Liverpool meets the heart of London’s digital Campus offers students the chance Management and Project Street station. The campus is and technology sector. to study a range of Postgraduate Management. We also offer in a well-known student hub, programmes in a city that is full a Year in International Business around the corner from several We offer full-time and part-time of history. Within the excellent and Year in International other university campuses. courses in Business, Management, teaching facilities provided by the Multidisciplinary Innovation Computing, Cyber, Project Amsterdam University of Applied for undergraduate students. Management and Technology. Sciences, students can experience a semester or a year in one of the world’s leading cities. “ It’s very culturally diverse here in London which is nice. I have people from “ When I came to Amsterdam, my eyes were opened. To come here and learn Nigeria, Kenya, China, India – places all over the world – in my lectures.” from so many cultures was great, it has really shaped me as a person.” Emua Rose Edebr Asuen | MSc Project Management with Advanced Practice Saba Gebreyohannes | MSc Business with International Management 24 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study 25
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. 26 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/accommodation 27
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 keep your mind and body on track, you’ll be welcomed with open arms. 28 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more mynsu.co.uk/getinvolved 29
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, consistently steam room and a fully refurbished conditioning plus positions with ranking within the Top 20* overall fitness centre. In addition to the our community partners. and with many of our teams ranked in the Top 10*. *British University and College Sport (BUCS) 30 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/sport 31
Zambia Project Student Radio If you want to make Volunteering helps you stand out, a difference or there’s with many employers saying they prefer candidates with a degree a cause close to your plus experience. So you won’t heart, there are lots of just be helping others. You’ll be opportunities to become helping yourself. part of our community 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. 32 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/getinvolved 33
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 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 academic misconduct to housing NSU/TV to represent you on all aspects of your university experience. advice and Personal Extenuating @Northumbriastudentsunion Circumstances (PECs) 34 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more mynsu.co.uk 35
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, study abroad, Northumbria is the place to expand your horizons, stretch your study courses shaped by knowledge 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 36 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study 37
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. 38 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/accreditation 39
Live projects offer the opportunity Choosing to study abroad will to work with a company to not only give you unforgettable answer a real brief. Thanks to experiences and memories, but our extensive connections, we also considerably increase your give you opportunities to gain employability prospects and help experience at the highest level. you gain personal contacts that you SUPERCHARGE You could find yourself working can benefit from for years to come. YOUR CV with companies and organisations By the time you graduate, like Northumbrian Water, Procter you’ll really know what it takes and Gamble, Nissan and the to succeed in the workplace: BALTIC Centre for Contemporary to respond to a brief, develop Art, or working on live legal cases innovative solutions and present To build that perfect CV, Working on live projects, taking while you study. yourself with confidence. you need to get hands-on part in a placement year or studying abroad will build upon your skills experience. and make your CV stand out to “ We’re introduced to live projects on our course. The most recent one future employers. was with Seaton Delaval Hall, where we worked with the National Trust. It was really interesting; we had a client that we could talk to and ask Placements allow you to get what they liked and what needed to change.” workplace-ready, test your knowledge and skills and gain En-Xi-Wu | Interior Architecture invaluable work experience. 40 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/careers 41
STUDY “ Studying abroad was the highlight of my university experience. ABROAD Every day was a new adventure full of amazing memories and lifelong friendships. I’ve returned to Northumbria with increased confidence, new language skills and a profound eagerness to work abroad in the future. I’d encourage every student to take the opportunity!” Chloe Pirt | LLB We offer exciting opportunities for you to study and visit countries all over the world, including Japan, Australia, France and the USA. At Northumbria, we’re proud of invaluable experience studying our global community. Bringing modules which will help them together a wide range of people advance within their chosen from diverse backgrounds and industry. Some programmes allow cultures makes incredible you to study abroad for up to three things happen. semesters, or even combine study and a work placement to develop For some students the opportunity your professional profile even to study their subject in a different further. Our students have studied academic environment is key, and at institutions such as: for others the opportunity to live in another culture and interact with • RMIT University (Vietnam) students of different nationalities • The College of New Jersey (USA) is the real attraction. • Auckland University of Technology Over 200 students choose to (New Zealand) study abroad each year to help enhance their CV, expand their • University College Syddanmark academic networks and gain (Denmark) 42 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/studyabroad 43
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 44 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/supportforstudents 45
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 46 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/studentcentral 47
“ 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 a million 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. 48 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/library 49
“ 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 Team which means someone will providing tailored support for under- meet you and take you to your represented student groups such as accommodation when you arrive. care leavers, while our Counselling and Mental Health Team provides Our services include: support for those with personal, • Financial support emotional or mental health issues. STUDENT • International student support If you have a disability, we can • Disability and specific learning explain how you can be assessed difficulties support for support, so that any help you LIFE AND need can be put in place as early • Counselling and mental as possible. This support will health support continue throughout your studies • Welfare and health support WELLBEING and we can provide you with • Student inclusion support tailored advice on any disability or specific learning difficulty, • Chaplaincy and faith advice such as dyslexia. 50 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/slw 51
From first year through to final year and beyond graduation, our Graduate Futures team are here to help you with your career. We want you to achieve your ambitions and make the most of your experiences, develop your skills and manage your future. Right from the start of your journey You may also like to attend one of with us, your Graduate Futures the many careers fairs, workshops team are here to help you with: or enterprise events that take place throughout the year. • Student or graduate job opportunities Our Graduate Futures team • Specialist careers and also provides a range of self-help employability guidance resources designed to boost your employability. They cover: • Advice on placements and self-employment • Career possibilities • Opportunities to work and • Self-awareness GRADUATE study abroad • Workplace skills • Job-hunting skills • CVs and applications FUTURES • Interview and offers • Preparing for work 52 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/graduatefutures 53
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 and Maintenance Loan fees for a postgraduate course. All of our tuition fees can be found For further information on what on our website. Undergraduate is available and how to apply home students are eligible to apply please visit the website. for a Student Finance Maintenance Loan. Postgraduate students can Managing Your Money find information on Master’s Loans Learning to manage your money on the UK government website. whilst studying is an integral part of university life. Graduate Futures, our MONEY Support Packages careers and employment service, There is a range of scholarships, can support you in finding part-time bursaries and financial aid available work, whilst our Student Life and MATTERS depending on your circumstances. Wellbeing teams can provide Alumni can also receive a 20% advice and guidance on handling discount on their annual tuition your finances. 54 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/moneymatters 55
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 56 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study 57
You’ll be part of a vibrant learning community engaging in lectures, seminars, workshops and experiential study. This may be a blend of on-campus and online learning, depending on government guidance at the time of study. You’ll help to shape your learning by choosing modules, projects and a dissertation topic to take you exactly where you want to be in your career. Northumbria Pathways Foundation Year All of our pathway courses are This is a four or five year study taught directly on our campuses. route for an undergraduate degree. Our courses can help international This course is designed for students students improve their English who have not achieved the entry language and academic skills to requirements for their chosen IT STARTS give you the confidence to start course. Following successful your degree. completion of the foundation year, you will automatically progress onto the first year of your degree. Check HERE individual course webpages for progression routes. 58 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study 59
Undergraduate Degrees Integrated Master’s Postgraduate Taught Degrees Postgraduate Research Undergraduate degrees include Some courses offer a fully fundable Postgraduate degrees include We have a vibrant community BA (Hons), BEng (Hons), BSc (Hons) undergraduate degree with the MA and MSc qualifications. Master’s of postgraduate researchers, and LLB qualifications. We offer opportunity to undertake a year usually last one year. We also offer supported by excellent facilities, placements or study abroad of study at master’s level. a two-year Advanced Practice and offer a range of PhD/MPhil options on the majority of our option, where students may have programmes, research projects courses which can vary in length Higher and Degree the opportunity to undertake and studentships throughout the depending on the course. Apprenticeships a 12-15 week internship, study year. PhD’s provide an opportunity abroad or research study project to become an expert in a field These specialist courses are in your second year. you are passionate about, opening co-designed with employers to doors to prestigious careers in ensure they’re providing the skills PG Cert and PG Dip awards are academia, or to research positions that industries are looking for. qualifications you can achieve across industry and public service. Students are employed and divide by studying fewer modules at PhD opportunities are regularly their time between the workplace master’s level. posted on our website, please check and study. this for current opportunities. MRes degrees also have a taught component, but the majority of your time will be spent undertaking independent research. 60 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study 61
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 2023 NORTHUMBRIA PATHWAYS APPLIED SCIENCES ARCHITECTURE AND ARTS BUILT ENVIRONMENT International Year One - Business Biochemistry BSc (Hons) Animation BA (Hons) Architecture BA (Hons) Biology BSc (Hons) Film and TV Production BA (Hons) International Foundation Programmes in: Architecture MArch Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) Fine Art BA (Hons) Applied Science Building Surveying BSc (Hons) Chemistry BSc (Hons) Journalism and English Literature BA (Hons) Art, Design and Media Interior Architecture BA (Hons) Chemistry MChem (Hons) Mass Communication BA (Hons) Business Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Science BSc (Hons) Mass Communication with Advertising Computing Real Estate BSc (Hons) BA (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition (with optional Engineering pathway in Human Nutrition) BSc (Hons) Mass Communication with Business FOUNDATION YEARS BA (Hons) Humanities and Social Science Forensic Science BSc (Hons) Architecture and Built Environment Mass Communication with Foundation Year Public Relations BA (Hons) Pre-Sessional Course in: FOUNDATION YEARS Media and Journalism BA (Hons) Pre-Sessional English and Study Skills Applied Sciences Foundation Year Theatre and Performance BA (Hons) Medicine Pathway Programmes TOP-UP/COMPLETION COURSES Our partnership with St George’s University of Grenada School of Medicine offers Mass Communication and Business BA (Hons) various pathway routes to a Doctor Mass Communication (Completion Award) of Medicine (MD). Please visit the website BA (Hons) for further information. FOUNDATION YEARS Drama Foundation Year Film and Media Foundation Year Fine Art Foundation Year 62 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/undergraduate 63
Undergraduate courses 2023 All course information is correct at the time of printing. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information please visit our website. BUSINESS TOP-UP/COMPLETION COURSES COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES NORTHUMBRIA SCHOOL OF DESIGN Accounting BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) Computer and Digital Forensics BSc (Hons) 3D Design BA (Hons) Business and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons) Business BA (Hons) Computer Networks and Cyber Security Design for Industry BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) Business and Human Resource Business and Finance BA (Hons) Fashion BA (Hons) Management BA (Hons) Computer Science BSc (Hons) Business and International Management Fashion Communication BA (Hons) Business and Marketing BA (Hons) BA (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence Fashion Design and Marketing BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) Business and Supply Chain Management Business and Management BA (Hons) Graphic Design BA (Hons) BA (Hons) Computer Science with Games Development Business with Law BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) Interior Design BA (Hons) Business Management BA (Hons) International Banking and Finance BA (Hons) Computer Science with Web Development Economics BSc (Hons) International Business Management BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) FOUNDATION YEARS Economics and Finance BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Information Technology Management Design Foundation Year Finance and Investment Management Management BA (Hons) for Business BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) Logistics and Supply Chain Management International Business Management BA (Hons) FOUNDATION YEARS BSc (Hons) Marketing Management and Business Computing and Information Technology International Business Management BA (Hons) Foundation Year with French BSc (Hons) International Business Management LONDON CAMPUS TOP-UP COURSES with Spanish BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) Marketing BA (Hons) Business BA (Hons) Tourism and Events Management BA (Hons) Business Enterprise Creation and Management BA (Hons) International Banking and Finance BA (Hons) FOUNDATION YEARS Accounting, Finance and Economics Foundation Year Business and Management Foundation Year 64 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/undergraduate 65
Undergraduate courses 2023 All course information is correct at the time of printing. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information please visit our website. EDUCATION GEOGRAPHY AND MECHANICAL AND NURSING, MIDWIFERY AND HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING Primary Education BA (Hons) Midwifery Studies BSc (Hons) Environmental Science BSc (Hons) Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Adult) Geography BA (Hons) Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons) BSc (Hons) ENGLISH, HISTORY, AMERICAN STUDIES AND MUSIC Geography BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Child) BSc (Hons) American Studies BA (Hons) Physical Geography BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) Nursing Science Registered Nurse English Language and Literature BA (Hons) Construction Engineering BSc (Hons) (Learning Disabilities) BSc (Hons) FOUNDATION YEARS English Language Studies BA (Hons) Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) Nursing Science Registered Nurse Geography and Environmental Sciences English Literature BA (Hons) Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) Foundation Year English Literature and American Studies Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons) BA (Hons) TOP-UP COURSES NORTHUMBRIA LAW SCHOOL Construction Engineering Management TOP-UP/COMPLETION COURSES English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) Graduate Diploma in Law/Common BSc (Hons) Nursing Science BSc (Hons) Professional Examination GDL/CPE English Literature and History BA (Hons) Law LLB (Hons) FOUNDATION YEARS History BA (Hons) FOUNDATION YEARS Mental Health Law and Practice Certificate Mechanical and Civil Engineering History and American Studies BA (Hons) Health, Education and Social Care Foundation Year Foundation Year History and Politics BA (Hons) FOUNDATION YEARS Music BA (Hons) Law Foundation Year FOUNDATION YEARS Humanities Foundation Year MATHEMATICS Music Foundation Year Mathematics BSc (Hons) Mathematics MMath (Hons) FOUNDATION YEARS Maths, Physics and Electrical Engineering Foundation Year 66 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/undergraduate 67
Undergraduate courses 2023 All course information is correct at the time of printing. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information please visit our website. PHYSICS AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING Electrical and Electronic Engineering Psychology (with optional pathways BEng (Hons) in Business, Clinical, Experimental, Forensic Childhood and Early Years Studies BA (Hons) or Health Psychology) BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Guidance and Counselling BA (Hons) MEng (Hons) Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) Physics BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) FOUNDATION YEARS Physics MPhys (Hons) Social Work BSc (Hons) Psychology Foundation Year Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) SPORT, EXERCISE AND REHABILITATION SOCIAL SCIENCES TOP-UP COURSES Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) Criminology BSc (Hons) Mobile Communications Engineering Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons) BEng (Hons) Sport Coaching BSc (Hons) International Relations and Politics BA (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc (Hons) FOUNDATION YEARS Professional Policing BSc (Hons) Sport Management BSc (Hons) Maths, Physics and Electrical Engineering Sociology BSc (Hons) Foundation Year FOUNDATION YEARS FOUNDATION YEARS Sport Foundation Year Social Science Foundation Year 68 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study 69
POSTGRADUATE 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 PRE - MASTER’S ARCHITECTURE AND BUSINESS AMSTERDAM CAMPUS BUILT ENVIRONMENT Business Graduate Certificate Accounting and Finance MSc Business with Business Analytics MSc Architecture MArch Applied Economics MSc Business with International Management MSc LONDON CAMPUS Interior Architecture PG Cert Business Analytics MSc Global Sustainable Business Management MSc Business Graduate Certificate Real Estate MSc Business and Management MSc Real Estate (International) MSc LONDON CAMPUS Business with Hospitality and Tourism APPLIED SCIENCES Surveying (Building Surveying) MSc Management MSc Business with Business Analytics MSc Biotechnology MSc Surveying (Quantity Surveying) MSc Business with Human Resource Business with Entrepreneurship MSc Management MSc Forensic Science MSc Surveying (Real Estate) MSc Business with Financial Management MSc Digital Marketing MSc Microbiology MSc Business with Hospitality and Tourism Doctor of Business Administration DBA Management MSc Nutritional Science MSc ARTS Economics and Sustainability MSc Business with Human Resource Arts MRes Management MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Conservation of Fine Art MA Management MSc Business with International Management MSc Creative and Cultural Industries Finance MSc Business with Marketing Management MSc Management MA Forensic Accounting MSc Digital Marketing MSc Master of Fine Art MFA Global Logistics, Operations and Supply Global Logistics, Operations and Supply Preventive Conservation MA Chain Management MSc Chain Management MSc Theatre and Performance MA Human Resource Management Strategic Leadership MSc and Development MA International Business Management MSc International Finance and Investment MSc Marketing MSc Multidisciplinary Innovation MA/MSc 70 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/postgraduate 71
Postgraduate courses 2022 All course information is correct at the time of printing. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information please visit our website. COMPUTER AND NORTHUMBRIA SCHOOL OF DESIGN ENGLISH, HISTORY NORTHUMBRIA LAW SCHOOL INFORMATION SCIENCES AND CREATIVE WRITING Communication Design MA Bar Course PGDip Advanced Computer Science MSc Applied Linguistics for TESOL MA Design MA Bar Course LLM Artificial Intelligence MSc Creative Writing MA Design MRes Bar Knowledge Course (Stage 1) 40 Credits Computer Science MSc English Language and Linguistics MA Design Doctorate Bar Skills Course (Stage 2) PGDip Data Science MSc English Literature MA Fashion Design MA Data Protection Law and Information Information Science (Data Analytics) MSc English Literature MRes Governance PG Cert /PG Dip/LLM Fashion Design (Menswear) MA History MA Graduate Diploma in Law/Common Fashion Design (Performancewear) MA LONDON CAMPUS Professional Examination GDL/CPE History MRes Fashion Design (Sustainable and Ethical) MA Artificial Intelligence Technology MSc Information Rights Law and Practice PG Cert Publishing MA Fashion Design (Womenswear) MA Big Data and Data Science Technology MSc Law (Criminal Justice) LLM Multidisciplinary Innovation MA/MSc Computer Science with Artificial Law (Cyber Law) LLM Intelligence MSc GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Law (International Commercial Law) LLM AMSTERDAM CAMPUS Computer Science with Data Analytics MSc Disaster Management and Sustainable Law (International Criminal Law and Practice) Luxury Brand Management MA Computing and Technology MSc Development MSc LLM Professional Design Doctorate Cyber Security MSc Environmental Monitoring, Modelling Law (Space Law) LLM Cyber Security Technology MSc and Reconstruction MSc Legal Practice (LPC) PGDip LONDON CAMPUS Information Security Management MSc Legal Practice LLM Luxury Brand Management MA Professional Practice in Computing Professional Legal Practice LLM and IT MSc Professional Practice in Mental Health Law Technology for Sustainable Cities MSc PG Cert Web and Mobile Development Technologies MSc 72 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/postgraduate 73
Postgraduate courses 2022 All course information is correct at the time of printing. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information please visit our website. MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS AND NURSING, MIDWIFERY AND HEALTH SOCIAL WORK, EDUCATION SPORT, EXERCISE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING AND REHABILITATION Healthcare Management MSc Electrical Power Engineering MSc Autism MA Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc Healthcare Professional Practice MRes Microelectronic and Communication Education MA International Sport Management MSc Midwifery Studies MSc Engineering MSc Education (Leadership and Management) MA Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) MSc Nursing MSc Education (SEND Inclusion) MA Sport, Exercise and Health Science MRes Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Adult) MSc MECHANICAL AND Education (Teaching and Learning) MA Sport, Exercise and Nutrition MSc CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Child) MSc Education Leadership in Learning Sport Performance and Analysis MSc Construction Project Management Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Teach First) MA with BIM MSc (Learning Disability) MSc Strength and Conditioning MSc Master of Public Health MPH Engineering Management MSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Mental Health) MSc Master of Public Health (Nutrition) MPH Mechanical Engineering MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) MSc Project Management MSc PSYCHOLOGY Primary Education PGCE Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies MSc Health Psychology MSc Secondary Art, Craft and Design PGCE Occupational and Organisational School Direct PGCE AMSTERDAM CAMPUS Psychology MSc Social Work MA Project Management MSc Psychology MSc Psychology MRes LONDON CAMPUS Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc International Project Management MSc Programme and Project Management MSc SOCIAL SCIENCES Criminology and Criminal Justice MA International Development MSc International Relations, Conflict and Security MA 74 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/postgraduate 75
HIGHER All course information is correct at the time of printing. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information please visit our website. AND DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS POSTGRADUATE DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS Higher and degree apprenticeships offer the best of both Chartered Manager Advanced Clinical Practitioner* worlds combining university study and workplace learning. BA (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship MSc Degree Apprenticeship Chartered Surveyor Architect MArch Degree Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship Northumbria University is a leading The first step in the application Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist Civil Engineer MSc Degree Apprenticeship training provider and was one of process is the University receiving BEng (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship the first UK universities to offer an employer application form, Construction Quantity Surveyor government-supported degree indicating that they are willing to BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS apprenticeships. support you throughout the Cyber Security Technical Professional Academic Professional Higher Apprenticeship programme at the University. If you BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship Senior Leader Higher Apprenticeship Our Higher and Degree would like further support with the Digital Marketer Solicitor Higher Apprenticeship Apprenticeship programmes discussion with your manager or BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship combine university study and employer about apprenticeships or Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Digital User Experience Professional Higher Apprenticeship workplace learning. These specialist your wider training and development, BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship courses are co-designed with Specialist Practice District Nursing please contact our Sales and Occupational Therapist Higher Apprenticeship employers to ensure they are Business Development team by BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship providing the skills that industry is email at degree.apprenticeships@ Operating Department Practitioner looking for. Apprentices enrolled on northumbria.ac.uk or complete BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship higher and degree apprenticeships the form on the website to request Police Constable are employed and divide their time BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship a call back. between the workplace and flexible Project Manager BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship university study. If you have a question relating to an apprenticeship programme Registered Nurse (Adult) BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship or you would like to talk further Registered Nurse (Child) about how apprenticeships at BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship Northumbria University work, call 0191 215 6300. *also available without Degree Apprenticeship 76 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/study Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/degreeapprenticeships 77
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