A Unique Student Experience

International Guide Welcome toUniversity Northumbria

30,000 Students 3rd place in the One of the International UK’s best category at student cities the Whatuni No.1 Newcastle has been voted the 131 Student Choice Destination best student city six times in * the last nine years * Nationalities Awards 2018 to visit in 2018

2*MSN TravelA Survey Unique 2009/10/11, Student Experience Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2014 International Guide 3 and Which? University Survey 2016/17 Discover your new city 1. Grey’s Monument and Grey Street An iconic monument Consistently voted one in one of the UK’s best loved architectural streets of the best and most affordable 2. Coffee shops So many places to places for students to meet and relax 3. Central Arcade A beautiful triple-domed live in the UK. arcade in the centre of town, dating back to 1837 4. Intu Eldon Square Shopping Centre A shopping paradise in the heart of the city 5. Grainger Market A thriving, busy market

“My favourite thing about Newcastle is the Quayside and city centre. There are great cafes and restaurants, as well as nightlife.” Dobrina Koleva, BA (Hons) Marketing Management, Bulgaria

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4 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 5 1 2 From iconic landmarks

“Newcastle is affordable to beautiful landscapes for students and is and world class culture, a beautiful city.” Dheeraj Akella, MSc Engineering you’ll never be short of Management, India 5 things to do.

1. Jesmond Dene 4. Chinatown A beautiful park in the heart Revellers welcome of the city in Chinese New Year 2. Ouseburn Valley 5. Newcastle Quayside Students admiring the A busy day on the banks Quayside view of the River Tyne 3. Sage Gateshead 6. BALTIC Centre for A landmark live music Contemporary Art 3 4 6 venue and concert hall One of our world-renowned cultural venues

6 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 7 Newcastle has its own international airport and national rail links, making it easy to explore the rest of the UK and Europe.

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Scale 8 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 9 10 minute walk 1.  Tynemouth Castle and Priory A stunning view When you need a break from student and of the 2000 year old settlement, overlooking the North city life, beautiful coast and countryside Sea and River Tyne are only a short journey away. 2.  Cullercoats Bay Beautiful seascape just minutes from the city centre 3.  Tynemouth A sunny stroll along the pier 4.  St. Mary’s Lighthouse Climb the 137 steps to the top for the most spectacular views of the North East coast

“My favourite thing to do on a weekend is probably visiting Tynemouth and going for fish and chips by the beach.” Veronica de Gongora , BA (Hons) Fashion Design 1 and Marketing, Spain

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10 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 11 1 2 From world heritage sites to majestic castles, our scenery is simply stunning.

1. Hadrian’s Wall Part of Northumberland National Park — a World Heritage Site 2. Durham Cathedral A millennium of history resides at this World Heritage Site 3. Angel of the North World famous Anthony Gormley sculpture in Gateshead 4. Alnwick Castle The home of the Duke of Northumberland, made famous as ‘Hogwarts’ in the Harry Potter 3 4 film franchise

12 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 13 Northumbria at a glance “Facilities at the A UK top 50 University are University top class, Complete University Guide 2020 Northumbria and Guardian University League Tables 2019 University is investing in the future.” Timothy Tan, MSc Business Shortlisted with International for University Management, Malaysia of the year Times Higher Education Awards 2017

Top 50 in the UK for research power 2014 Research Excellence Framework

Silver for teaching excellence Teaching Excellence Framework 2017

No. 1 in the UK for graduate start-ups Using our education, research and campuses three years running to support the Sustainable Development Goals. Based on estimated turnover (HEBCIS 2015/16, 2016/17 & 2017/18) Discover more at northumbria.ac.uk/ sustainability

Four stars overall in the OS stars University ratings

14 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 15 Our campuses Our amazing campuses and first class facilities make us one of the biggest, most advanced and exciting universities in the UK.

Our city centre 1 campus in the heart of Newcastle. A £52 million investment in our campus has created two new state of the art buildings for Computer & Information Sciences “The facilities and Architecture & Built are top-notch. The 24 Environment students. hour library caters for different learning styles Find out more at of students and has a northumbria.ac.uk/virtualtour quiet study area.” Coach Lane Campus Rafael Antonio David, Our Coach Lane campus is a short MSc International Sport Management, bus journey from the City Campus Philippines and is home to education, nursing, healthcare and social work students. It hosts a Clinical Skills Centre, cafés 1. Student Central 2 and sports facilities and links to the 2. School of Architecture city centre campus via a free bus.

16 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 17 London campus Amsterdam campus Northumbria University has expanded its international presence through a partnership agreement with Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS).

Amsterdam is one of mainland Europe’s most dynamic and beautiful cities. With an Northumbria University also has a easy-going atmosphere and rich history, Amsterdam is a great place to visit and London campus, which allows students study. World class museums, theatre, live music, bars and restaurants mean there to combine our academic excellence is always something new to discover. Northumbria’s collaboration with AUAS with a campus in the UK’s capital city. allows students to study a UK accredited Masters programme in this fantastic city – MSc Project Management, MSc Business The University’s central London campus offers a with International Management or MSc range of programmes in areas such as Business, Business with Business Analytics. Computing, Cyber Security and Project Management. Ideally situated just minutes away Undergraduate students will also be able developing applied business theory. The from Liverpool Street Station, this offers you an to study in Amsterdam as part pf the Year second semester is delivered in Amsterdam excellent base from which to take full advantage in International Business. In this extra year, where you will undertake a real-world, Group of all that studying in one of the world’s leading your first semester will be in Newcastle Business Consultancy Project. cities has to offer, including work experience and networking opportunities.

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18 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 19 Social life Our Students’ Union With an award winning students’ hosts over 30 gigs a year union, over 130 student societies, live music venues and plenty of places to eat and drink, Northumbria has it all.

The Top Student City in the UK Source: The Student Hut 2018

“I’ve been involved in volunteering events

1 such as RAG (Raise and Give). Helping people is 1. Habita One of the many always a good thing to do. social venues on campus Participating in these events 2. Students’ Union has been a great experience Live music venue 3. Longsands Beach and has made me Students enjoying a sunny day at the a lot of friends.” beach Sandean Fernandes, 4. Tynemouth village BSc Mechanical Engineering, India So much to see and do, on campus, in the city and beyond

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20 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 21 Sporting life Sporting Our city-centre based £30 We have numerous opportunities million Sport Central boasts state-of-the-art facilities for you to get involved in sport, including a six-lane 25m whatever your level of ability. swimming pool, a running track, squash courts, sports halls and a fitness centre.

Top 5 in UK Varsity Sport in Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Rugby Union and Rugby League

Winners of the 2019 National Volunteer Award at the Sport & Recreation Alliance Community Awards

Our competitive sports teams are ranked Top 15 in the UK in the British Universities & Colleges Sport League (BUCS)

“I’ve loved every minute, from representing the University in BUCS, being a volunteer and intern, spending a summer

1 coaching in Zambia to supporting our teams student 1. Northumbria Women’s Football beat Loughborough in a thrilling sport president.” final to lift the national cup Brogan O’Connor, 2. Swimming Pool BSc (Hons) Applied Sport 25m swimming pool within and Exercise Science, UK Sport Central at city campus 3. BUCS Super Rugby Northumbria Men compete in the national student Super League playing all home games at Kingston Park, home of Find out more at Northumbria Newcastle Falcons. northumbriasport.com University Sport 4. Junior commonwealth Fencing Our on-campus sporting 2 3 facilities host many 4 outstanding events @northumbriasport northumbriaunisport

22 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 23 Accommodation You can book accommodation as soon as you make Northumbria

2 your firm choice 4 7 We guarantee

3 11 accommodation for all

1 9 first year Northumbria University students

10 24 hour security

6 All of our residences are within walking distance 1 of the campus or have 5 convenient transport links

“The best thing about living in halls is meeting new people from different backgrounds and cultures.” Kong Lim, Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), Malaysia 1 10 minute walk “Trinity Square definitely stood out the most to me when applying for accommodation. It’s nice 8 2 modern accommodation Scale 1. Camden Court 1. Relaxation with good facilities and social 2. Claude Gibb Hall between studies 10 minute walk 3. Glenamara House Students reading areas, and also located above 4. Lovaine Hall & Flats on campus 5. Liberty Quay 2. Student bedroom a shopping high street which 6. New Bridge Street Residence An example of a includes a 24 hour Tesco’s, With accommodation 7. Bryson & Marshall one-bedroom halls 8. Trinity Square of residence Vue Cinema, Nando’s and on and off campus, 9. Liberty Central 3. Student kitchen 10. Winn Studios An example of a much more.” 11. Rosedale Court shared student James Bingham you’re never more than kitchen BA ( Hons) Business with Financial Management 20 minutes walk from

3 Find out more at the city campus. northumbria.ac.uk/accommodation

24 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 25 26 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 27 Cost of living Newcastle is one of the Cinema Ticket Health & beauty £30 – £60 per month most affordable places £6 – £11 These can range in price but for students to live in there are many deals to be had if you shop around. the UK. Here’s a quick guide to help you plan Food There are a number of low cost your finances. supermarkets near both the Eating out campus and our accommodation. Mobile Phone £7 – £11 Grainger Market in the city centre £10 – £45 per month has a range of low cost, fresh Newcastle has a wide range of produce. There are also a large These can range in price but a budget friendly places to eat. number of international food sim only deal can cost around A one course meal in an stores offering familiar products, £10 per month. Shop around for inexpensive restaurant will but expect to pay a higher price the best deal! typically be around £7 – £11. than back home for some things.

TV Licence Tip: Cook meals with £13 – £25 per month friends and flatmates to share the cost If you have a TV you need a Accommodation licence by law. You’ll usually and socialise. pay for your first licence over £70 – £130 per week six months at around £25.10 a month. After this, you pay for Northumbria University has some of the your next licence in 12 monthly Drinks most affordable student accommodation instalments of around £12.56. Soft drinks £1.50 in the UK, with high speed Wi-Fi and bills NU Sport Central included as standard. Wine £2.50 – £5.00 £24 per month Beer £2.50 – £4.00 Our £30 million state of the art sports facility offers students the chance to get fit, have fun and go the extra mile. Whether you’re a talented athlete or an enthusiastic beginner, Northumbria Sport has something for everyone. Students can get involved in sport at club Shopping and league level as well as gain Newcastle has a vast array of valuable experience through retail outlets to suit all budgets. our volunteering and internship We have budget friendly Transport programme. markets and high street shops Bus £1.50 – £3 to high-end department and Metro £2 – £4 designer stores and everything Train £6+ in-between! Tip: Buy an NUS card for around £12 and you You can walk to most places in the city centre, but if you want to explore, our public transport can save 10 – 20% in is budget friendly. many places.

28 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 29 Discover your potential 1. Northumbria University Newcastle Business Enhance your employability Congregation School was the Ceremony All the hard work first university in by gaining professional work has paid off, a time to celebrate Europe to gain double our students’ experience while you study. achievements accreditation from 2. Business Clinic AACSB State-of-the-art premises in the The Association Of Advanced Collegiate heart of the city, Schools Of Business enabling business students to participate in a 7th in the UK for ‘consultancy firm’ to provide advice graduate employment for real clients Destination of Leavers from Higher Education 2016/17

50 professional bodies accredit our courses

430 employers sponsor our programmes

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Some of the national and international businesses that “I did a three month How we can offer placements and internships to our students: help your future: summer placement at • Placements and internships the Institute of Genetic • Accreditations Medicine at Centre for and partnerships • Live projects with clients Life, Newcastle. I used and customers all the molecular biology • Dedicated careers and Employment Service support techniques I learned in • Student and graduate enterprise class and also learnt new techniques that I think will be very useful in my professional life.” Leonardo Amorim, BSc Forensic Science, Brazil

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30 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 31 Alumni Sir Jonathan Ive KBE BA (Hons) Design for Industry

Chief Design Officer at Apple overseeing the Apple Industrial Design Group and also providing leadership and direction for the Human Interface software teams. He is credited as being the designer of the MacBook Pro, iMac, MacBook Air, Mac mini, iPod, iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini, Apple Watch and iOS 7. In 2012 he was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to design and enterprise. Neil Marshall Tim Brown BA (Hons) Media, BA (Hons) Design for Industry Culture & Society Chief Executive of IDEO USA, one of the Film director, editor and world’s leading design consultancies. screenwriter best known for his Tim has earned numerous design awards work on Game of Thrones for and has exhibited work at the Axis Gallery which he was nominated for in Tokyo, the Design Museum in London a Primetime Emmy Award for and the Museum of Modern Art in Outstanding Directing of New York. He also advises senior a Drama Series. executives and boards of global Fortune 100 companies and writes for the Harvard Business Review.

Victoria Pendleton CBE BSc Sport & Exercise Science

One of Britain’s most successful female track cyclists and Olympic gold medallist. She was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2009 and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2013 for services to cycling. Jules Quinn BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing Northumbria University Alumni Association has over located in Named in the Forbes 30 Under Dr Tshering Lama 30 Europe list — in retail and Health Development Studies, MA Public commerce, North East 212,000 175 46% 54% countries Health & PhD Telemedicine entrepreneur Jules’ company MALE FEMALE alumni across the world HONG KONG 11,849 The*Teashed has continued to MALAYSIA 11,743 Dr Tshering Lama came to Northumbria grow from strength to strength, CHINA 5,677 SINGAPORE 3,065 University in 2002, the first student from since it launched in 2011. Her FRANCE 2,676 GERMANY 2,661 the Hyolmo ethnic group in Nepal to teas are available online and SRI LANKA 1,788 INDIA 1,610 go to a British university. He stayed through high street retailers SPAIN 1,383 on to take MA in Public Health and USA 1,129

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K country. Dr Lama, is now the director of 41,216 Europe and Selfridges. U (excl.UK) 11,102 Northumbria University has alumni on every single continent in the world* the independent child rights organisation *Apart from Antarctica Childreach Nepal. More information available at northumbria.ac.uk/alumni Based on data from February 2019

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97% USMLE pass rate for all first-time test takers from the SGU/NU four‑year programme 78% of 2018-2019 SGU/NU Start your journey in entering students received the UK to a world-class a scholarship medical degree and gain a global perspective on 91% modern medicine. of all eligible SGU/NU graduates who applied for a US residency position in

St George’s University, Grenada 2018 obtained one within one year of graduation Thanks to a unique partnership with then complete one year of integrated Northumbria University, St. George’s basic sciences at St George’s University University (SGU) gives international in Grenada, which will lead on to your students the opportunity to earn a clinical rotations across the globe. St Doctor of Medicine(MD) and complete George’s University is the third largest 1238 up to 50% of your degree in the United source of physicians in the US MD graduates have Kingdom. You will begin your studies at Healthcare system*, with over 16,000 Northumbria University in Newcastle physicians having graduated from St participated in the SGU/ upon Tyne and will undergo one or two George’s University over the last 40 NU four-year programme years of study, dependent upon your years. St George’s University is the enrolment in either the four- or five-year number one provider into first-year US program, leaving Northumbria with a Residency positions for the last 10 years stand-alone Certificate in Higher combined, with over 950 US residencies Education or a Diploma in Higher in 2019…and counting. Education in Medical Sciences. You will

1 Students in the 5-year program will spend 1 year in preclinical, 1 year in basic sciences and may do 6 months of clinical rotations in the UK. Students in the 4 year program will spend 1 year in basic sciences and up to one year in the UK. Clinical rotations may not Find out more at * According to US Medical Regulatory Trends and Actions 2018 as published by the Federation of State Medical Boards. be done in the UK for the last six months of year four/five. northumbria.ac.uk/medicine OR sgu.edu/sgunu

34 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 35 Study abroad and exchange We offer the chance “On top of the world!” Amber Turley studying English Language to study in another Studies at Georgia State University. country as part of your Northumbria 4,500 experience, for a whole students semester or even a “The World is currently too beautiful full academic year, in to not explore.” studying Daniel Siddle studying countries as diverse as Business Management abroad at Deakin University, Australia Spain or South Korea, “Don’t be afraid to soar Canada or China. to new heights!” Victoria Sanson studying International Business Management at The College of New Jersey, USA

“Remember exploring the “The experience country you make home of studying and for a semester or two working abroad is all part of the study was priceless. I'd abroad experience.” recommend it “Reflecting on a once in Millie Price studying Food Science & to everyone.” a lifetime experience” Nutrition at Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia Marius Nazare, Norbert Durko studying Business BA (Hons) International with Marketing Management at Business Management, UK “BRB. going to South Korea.” Kedge Business School in France Dexter Mudondo studying International Business Management at Korea University, South Korea

“Those blue “Touching skies of NYC.” down for the Laura Whittle studying year ahead.” International Business Management at The College of Matt Wheeler studying New Jersey, USA Business with International Management at Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu, Finland “When you travel and you eat the delicacies.” Ben Walker studying Marketing Management at Université Claude Bernard Lyon, France

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36 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 37 Foundation and pre-masters English language and summer school We have a range of Foundation and Pre-Masters Pathway Programmes which are designed to bridge the gap between your current academic and English level and your chosen route of study.

Pre-sessional Our English and Study Skills programme helps you Undergraduate Postgraduate 6 week or 11 week options to improve your English. improve your English language level and your academic skills before starting your main programme. We University Foundation Year programmes Graduate Diploma in Business In-sessional have intakes in September, January or June and each If you are an EU student and have met our English This course will support you in managing the Additional support from dedicated tutors once Semester is 11 weeks in length. We also have a 6 week language requirements but are unable to meet the transition into our Masters in Business programmes. you begin your studies to develop your academic programme in July. The number of semesters you need academic requirements for direct entry, we have a The diploma offers integrated English language language skills. to take will depend on your current IELTS level and the range of foundation programmes to suit you. Visit development for business as well as modules which IELTS requirements for your academic programme. our website to find out more. are designed to give you a detailed understanding UniLang and knowledge of how business works. Additional classes in a range of other languages, useful International Foundation Programme if you are spending the summer in Europe or studying If you are a non-EU international student who Graduate Certificate in Business abroad as part of your course. does not meet the academic or English language This certificate course is designed to help students requirements for an undergraduate degree, this gain the skills, knowledge and confidence needed Languages include: 2 semester course can help. This multi-disciplinary for successful Masters-level study. Students will be • French programme provides progression to a wide range supported in managing the transition onto Masters • German of degree programmes at Northumbria University. programmes at Northumbria University. • Spanish • Italian You can choose one of the pathways: • Japanese • Social Sciences and Humanities • Mandarin Chinese. • Art, Design and Media • Business Northumbria International Summer School • Engineering. Northumbria International Summer School is open to EU and international undergraduate students. You will also study core modules in: • Global Studies and Grammar The three week programme includes field trips • Reading and Critical Analysis and visits around the region to sample some of • Intercultural Communication our amazing culture and heritage. • Essay and Report Writing.

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38 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 39 Undergraduate courses Applied Sciences Business English, History, American Studies and Music Nursing, Midwifery and Health * Work-based learning. • Applied Sciences (Foundation Year) • Accounting • American Studies • Midwifery Not open to students • Biochemistry • Accounting and Finance (Top-up course) • English Language Studies • Nursing Studies /Registered Nurse (Adult) on a Tier 4 visa • Biology • Business (Foundation Year) • English Language and Literature • Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Child) • Biology (Biotechnology) • Business (Top-up course) • English Literature • Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) Courses correct at • Biology (Neurobiology) • Business with Law (Top-up course) • English Literature and Creative Writing • Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Mental Health) time of going to print. • Biomedical Science • Business and Finance (Top-up course) • English Literature and History • Occupational Therapy Check website for • Chemistry • Business and International Management (Top-up course) • English Literature and American Studies • Operating Department Practice up-to-date • Criminology and Forensic Science • Business and Marketing (Top-up course) • History information. • Food Science and Nutrition • Business Management • History and American Studies • Food Science and Nutrition (Human Nutrition) • Business with Accounting • History and Politics Physics and Electrical Engineering • Forensic Science • Business with Economics • Humanities (Foundation Year) • Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng/MEng • Medicine Pathway Programme • Business with Entrepreneurship • Music • Electronic Design Engineering (Top-up course) • Business with Financial Management • Music (Foundation Year) • Engineering (Foundation Year) • Business with Human Resource Management • Mathematics and Physics ( Foundation Year) Architecture and Built Environment • Business with International Management • Mobile Communications Engineering (Top-up course) • Architecture • Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management Foundation and English Language courses • Physics BSc/MPhys • Architecture (MArch) • Business with Management • Foundation Year Programmes • Physics with Astrophysics BSc/MPhys • Architecture and Built Environment (Foundation Year) • Business with Marketing Management • Graduate Certificate • Building Surveying • Business with Tourism Management • Graduate Diploma • Interior Architecture • Entrepreneurial Business Management (WBL*) • International Foundation Programme Psychology • Quantity Surveying • Finance and Investment Management • Pre-sessional courses • Psychology • Real Estate • Human Resource Management • Summer school pre-sessional courses • Psychology (Foundation Year) • International Banking and Finance (Top-up course) • Psychology (Business) • International Business Management • Psychology (Clinical) Arts • International Business Management with French Geography and Environmental Sciences • Psychology (Experimental) • Animation • International Business Management with Spanish • Environmental Science • Psychology (Forensic) • Art (Foundation Year) • International Hospitality and Tourism Management • Geography BA (Hons) • Psychology (Health) • Drama (Top-up course) • Geography BSc (Hons) • Psychology with Criminology • Drama (Applied Theatre) • Leadership and Management • Geography and Environmental Science • Drama (Scriptwriting) • Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Top-up course) (Foundation Year) • Drama (Acting and Performance) • Marketing Management • Physical Geography BSc (Hons) Social Sciences • Film and TV Production • Tourism and Events Management • Human Geography MGeog • Criminology • Film and Television Studies • Criminology and Sociology • Fine Art • International Relations and Politics Computer and Information Sciences Healthcare, Public Health and Wellbeing • Journalism and English Literature • Applied Computing (top-up course) • Midwifery Studies (pre-registration) • Mass Communication • Computer and Digital Forensics BSc/MComp • Nursing Science (top-up course) • Mass Communication and Advertising • Computing and Information Technology • Occupational Therapy • Mass Communication with Business (Foundation Year) • Physiotherapy • Mass Communication with Public Relations • Computer Networks and Cyber Security BSc/MComp • Media and Journalism • Computer Science BSc/MComp • Professional Policing • Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence Law • Sociology BSc/MComp • Common Professional Examination GDL/CPE • Social Science (Foundation Year) • Computer Science with Games Development • Graduate Diploma in Law • Computer Science with Web Development BSc/MComp • LLB (Hons) Law • Information Technology Management for Business • LLB (Hons) Law (Foundation Year) Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing • M Law Exempting • Childhood and Early Years Studies • Guidance and Counselling Design • Integrated Health and Social Care • 3D Design Mathematics • Primary Education • Design for Industry • Mathematics BSc/MMath • Social Work • Fashion • Mathematics and Physics (Foundation Year) • Fashion Communication • Fashion Design and Marketing Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation • Graphic Design Mechanical and Construction Engineering • Applied Sport and Exercise Science • Interaction Design • Automotive Engineering BEng/MEng • Applied Sport Science with Coaching • Interior Design • Civil Engineering BEng/MEng • Physiotherapy • Construction Engineering Management • Sport Coaching • Engineering (Foundation Year) • Sport Development • Mechanical and Automotive Engineering BEng/MEng • Sport Development and Management • Mechanical Design and Engineering (Top-up course) (Foundation Year) • Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng • Sport, Exercise and Nutrition • Sport Management

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40 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 41 Postgraduate courses Distance Learning for these courses Computer and Information Sciences Nursing, Midwifery and Health Courses 2 Year Masters * Available to study • Computer Science • Healthcare in Professional Practice via distance Applied Sciences • Computing and Technology† • Healthcare Management A number of our PG courses are offered over a learning degrees. • Biotechnology • Cyber Security Technology† • Professional Non-Surgical Aesthetic Practice longer period than the traditional one-year route, ^ Advanced Practice • Forensic Science • Advanced Computer Science • Nursing taking into account a second year where you have or Study Abroad • Medicine Pathway Programme • Cyber Security† • Nursing Leadership the option of undertaking an Advanced Practice module option • Microbiology • Information Security Management† or Study Abroad option. ** Also available at • Nutritional Science • Professional Practice in Computing and IT† London campus • Web and Mobile Development Technologies† Psychology † Only available at • Information Science (Data Analytics) • Psychology Advanced Practice options London Campus Architecture and Built Environment • Information Science (Library Management) • Health Psychology *** Also available • Architecture • Occupational and Organisational Psychology Internship: This route offers the opportunity to spend at Amsterdam • Interior Architecture • Sport and Exercise Psychology three months working full-time in one of the many Campus • Real Estate Design companies and organisations with which we have • Real Estate (International) • Communication Design close links. • Design* Social Sciences • Design Management† • Criminology and Criminal Justice Business Clinic (Business Courses): Work in the Architecture and Built Environment • Luxury Brand Management† • International Development Business Clinic within our Business School and (Distance Learning) • Multidisciplinary Innovation • International Relations, Conflict and Security gain experience providing consultancy services to • Surveying (Quantity Surveying) • Social Sciences businesses in the region. • Surveying (Building Surveying) • Surveying (Real Estate) Geography and Environmental Sciences Research (Engineering, Environment, Computing • Surveying (Housing) • Disaster Management and Sustainable Development Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing Courses): Carry out work with one of the Research • Environmental Health • Early Primary Education (Blended Learning) Groups within the Faculty. There is every possibility • Environmental Monitoring, Modelling • Education that you may contribute to published research and Arts and Reconstruction • Healthcare Management therefore you may be named as part of the research • Animation • Safety, Health and Environmental Management • Occupational Therapy team, which would be a great start to a research • Art • Primary Education (PGCE) career. • Conservation of Fine Art • Public Health • Creative and Cultural Industries Management History, English and Creative Writing • Public Health (Nutrition) Study Abroad: Spend a semester studying at one of • Fine Art • Applied Linguistics for TESOL • Secondary Art, Craft and Design (PGCE) our many partner institutes, where we have exchange • Preventive Conservation* • Creative Writing • Social Work agreements with universities all over the world, • Theatre and Performance • English Literature • Special and Inclusive Education including partners in Europe, Asia, South America and • History* • Teaching Pupils with Dyslexia within an Education and Oceania. • TESOL* Training Setting Business Discover more and a full list of courses • Business with Business Analytics^ *** that offer the 2-year Masters option at • Business with Entrepreneurship^ ** Law Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation www.northumbria.ac.uk/coursesearch • Business with Financial Management^ ** • Advanced Legal Practice* • Clinical Exercise Physiology • Business with Hospitality and Tourism Management^ ** • Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) • Exercise Science • Business with Human Resource Management^ ** • Data Protection Law and Information Governance* • International Sport Management Postgraduate Research • Business with International Management^ ** *** • Employment Law in Practice* • Physiotherapy • Business with International Management and Finance • Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)* • Strength and Conditioning Postgraduate students are a vitally important part • Business with International Management and Marketing • Information Rights Law and Practice* of our research landscape, with over 500 students • Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management^ • Law (International Commercial Law) studying for research degrees (MPhil, MRes, PhD, • Business with Management^ • Law (International Criminal Justice) Professional Doctorate) across the university. • Business with Management and Finance • Law (Cyber Law) • Business with Management and Marketing • Law (Space Law) We have a vibrant community of postgraduate • Business with Marketing Management^ ** • Legal Practice (LPC) researchers, supported by excellent facilities and offer • Coaching MA/PG Diploma/PG Cert • LLM in Bar Professional Training a range of PhD/MPhil programmes, research projects, • Digital Marketing** • LLM in Legal Practice and studentships throughout the year, across all • Entrepreneurship • Medical Law* academic departments. • Finance • Mental Health Law* • Forensic Accounting • Professional Practice in Mental Health Law* Discover current research opportunities • Global Logistics, Operations and at www.northumbria.ac.uk/research and Supply Chain Management^ select postgraduate research. • Human Resource Management and Development Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering • International Business Management^ • Electrical Power Engineering • International Finance and Investment^ • Microelectronic and Communication Engineering • International Financial Management^ • Statistics • Leadership and Management • MBA* • Marketing Mechanical Construction and Engineering • Multidisciplinary Innovation • Construction Project Management with BIM* • Professional Accounting • Engineering Management • Mechanical Engineering • Project Management* ^ ** *** • Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies Courses correct at • Professional Practice in Project Management† time of going to print. 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42 A Unique Student Experience International Guide 43 Fees and finance Student support Individual course fees available online at Access award winning northumbria.ac.uk/internationaldiscounts student support in one central location.

Fees International students You’ll find all of our fees on our website, and we 20% Alumni discount for can tell you with confidence that they’re very competitive. We also offer financial incentives Postgraduate study throughout the year - keep checking the website or register for updates to be the first to find out A range of scholarships the details. and bursaries Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/fees Scholarships Early payment We offer a number of scholarships, to learn more and how to apply please visit discounts available northumbria.ac.uk/fees

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Your International application 1. Research 2. Apply 3. Selection journey starts here Visit: You can apply for our Northumbria will consider your northumbria.ac.uk/international programmes online via our application and decide whether for information on how to course search facility or via to make you an offer. We may apply, our courses and what the UCAS if you are applying for an request further information university and region has to offer. undergraduate programme. such as a portfolio or invite you to an interview, either in person or via Skype.

This is our guide to the undergraduate admissions process, showing the main 7. Deposit 6. Meet your 5. Accommodation 4. Decisions steps you'll need to follow. Remember to allow plenty of time to apply and take note Most applicants are required conditions Once you have an offer from Once we have considered your of our application deadlines. to pay a deposit to secure Northumbria you will be sent application we will let you know If your offer was conditional, their place. details on how to apply online the outcome by email. An offer it is important for you to provide Applications can be made to most of our for accommodation by email. will either be unconditional or us with your results as soon as courses by using the Apply Online function conditional, depending if possible. on the individual course listing. We guarantee to find all you have completed your new international students qualifications or are still If you don’t meet your Applicants can also apply for undergraduate accommodation and you can working towards them. conditions, don’t worry we courses via the Universities and Colleges even select your own room may be able to offer you an Admissions Service (UCAS). when you book. alternative programme so it As well as team of dedicated staff in is important to still send us the UK, we also have regional offices in your results. China, Malaysia, India, and Thailand and a permanent representative in West Africa.

International postgraduate applicants Apply online via our website northumbria.ac.uk* 8. VISA 9. Book meet 10. Self- Welcome to Once you have completed and greet registration Northumbria! all the previous steps, the We have a dedicated Before you arrive you Once you arrive at the university will issue you a CAS team who will meet you should complete university, you will need to to apply for your visa if you at Newcastle International self-registration online. attend a campus enrolment require one. It is important to Airport and help you settle session. Our induction and prepare your visa application into your accommodation. welcome events will help in good time so you can arrive This is a free service but you you find out more about life in time for inductions. must book in advance. at Northumbria and make new friends from around the world.

*Exceptions include PGCE and Law professional courses, where you apply directly to the professional body.

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Your EU application 1. Research 2. Apply 3. Selection journey starts here Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/study Submit your application through UCAS Each university will consider your application to explore your study options, or Apply. Remember the key deadlines. and decide whether to make you an offer. You meet the university’s EU team at an may be asked to provide further information, education fair in your home country. submit a portfolio or attend an interview.

6. Accommodation 5. Make your firm and 4. Decisions If you accept an offer from insurance choices Check UCAS Track regularly to see the decisions the university, you will receive from each university. An unconditional offer means Once you have received all of your decisions information about how to book that you meet all the requirements for the course. use UCAS Track to choose your first (firm) your accommodation via e-mail. A conditional offer means that you will need to and second (insurance) choices. meet conditions (e.g. achieve certain grades in your final exams) before you can join your chosen programme.

This is our guide to the undergraduate admissions process, showing the main 7. Meet your 8. I have met my What if I don’t meet steps you’ll need to follow. Remember conditions conditions – what next? my conditions? to allow plenty of time to apply and take note of our application deadlines. If you have a conditional offer, you We need to see evidence that you have met your Please contact our admissions team at need to meet the conditions on that conditions. You can upload documents such as exam [email protected] The Universities and Colleges offer before you can join the university. certificates and test results using the applicant portal. as soon as possible as we may still be Admissions Service (UCAS) processes You can also e-mail documents to able to accept you. applications for all undergraduate [email protected]. courses. The UCAS institution code for You should also supply translations if any of your Northumbria University is NORTH N77. documents are not in English.

Applications are made using the secure, web based application system UCAS Apply at ucas.com 9. Enrol online You will be sent further information on how You can apply for up to five courses. to enrol on your programme before you arrive Each course can be at a different in Newcastle. university or you can apply for multiple courses at each institution.

All applications are treated equally and admissions selectors will not be able to see which other institutions you have applied to, so you should not express Welcome to any order of preference when you apply. 10. Meet and greet Northumbria! EU postgraduate applicants We have a dedicated team who will meet you Our induction and welcome events Apply online via our website at Newcastle International Airport and help you will help you find out more about life northumbria.ac.uk* settle into your university accommodation. This at Northumbria and make new friends is a free service but you must book in advance. from around the world.

*Exceptions include PGCE and Law professional courses, where you apply directly to the professional body.

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London campus Overseas Offices P. R. China FAO: Sunny Sun Northumbria University Thailand Northumbria University 110 Middlesex Street Also responsible for China Office London Indonesia, Cambodia, Room 1610, Block B E1 7HT Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan Winterless Centre and Vietnam. Jia 1, Xi Da Wang Road Student general enquiries Chaoyang District [email protected] Northumbria University Beijing 100026, P. R. CHINA Thailand Office, 283/46, Recruitment line Unit 1001-1, 10th Floor, Tel: (00) 86 10 6538 8135 (International students) Home Place Building, [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)20 8003 0673 Sukhumvit 55 (Thonglor 13), Bangkok 10110, Thailand Malaysia Recruitment line (EU students) Also responsible for Tel: +44 (0)20 8108 2180 Tel: (+66) 2044 6430 Brunei, Hong Kong, the [email protected] Philippines, Singapore, www.northumbria.ac.uk/london Taiwan and South Korea. India Also responsible for Northumbria University Bangladesh and Nepal. Malaysia Office, Unit A-8-3, 8th Floor, Block A, Northumbria University Northpoint Building @ India Liaison Office, 1606 Spaces, Midvalley City, Level 16, Building 9A, 1 Jalan Syed Putra Utara, Cyber City DLF Phase-2, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Gurugram Haryana 122002, Malaysia India Tel: (+603) 2287 8080 Tel: (+91) 124 402 0550 [email protected] [email protected] Nigeria FAO: Doyin Adetula - Nigeria Country Officer Northumbria University Nigeria Office 2A Louis Solomon Close (Street beside Silverbird Galleria) Off Ahmadu Bello Way Victoria Island Nigeria Connect with us @NorthumbriaUni Mobile: (00) 234 8188 157535 NorthumbriaUni [email protected] NorthumbriaUni

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