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At Northumbria University, we embrace tomorrow.

We pursue new thinking, forge new partnerships, create and exchange new knowledge, and ﬁnd new solutions.

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

Conﬁdent and creative in everything we do, we offer leadership and direction in this fast-changing world.

Those with courage will transform lives and make a remarkable impact on the world.

Tomorrow. How will you handle it?

Join us today and we can tackle this exciting new world together.

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Contents

About us It’s decision time The low-down

We start by telling you who we are, what Next we talk about all of our subjects and What’s it like to live and study in you can expect from us and what it means courses. Whatever your passion or career Newcastle? A newbies’ guide to our to be a Northumbria graduate. We offer ambitions, now’s the time to get into the city and everything it has to offer from research-rich, inspirational teaching and detail. This section is a taster of what’s student accommodation to all-important countless opportunities to build your to come. Check out the facts so you can nights out. CV and conﬁdence. Read on to ﬁnd out make your decision and if you need more how your learning experience will equip information, please go online. Flick to pages 108 to 130. you to take on tomorrow, whatever the future holds. See pages 56 to 107.

Check out pages 6 to 55.

4 Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 5 Northumbria University Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 Use your time wisely

You only get one Join a talented, global learning community We’re connected, so you’ll get the chance “This is your opportunity ﬁlled with ambitious, inquisitive people – to work with global companies, study to develop personally life. So make your just like you. abroad, expand your horizons, stretch your knowledge, and build your CV. and professionally, time count. Northumbria is the place to study courses transforming who you are, shaped by world-leading research, and Our inspirational academics will equip you what you do and how you created in consultation with students, with everything you need to fulﬁl your employers and professional, statutory potential – professionally and personally. do it, in the best research- and regulatory bodies. Here, you’ll learn Ready for life beyond graduation – for a rich learning environment.” to question, analyse, challenge, innovate future yet to be explored. and make an impact. Professor Peter Francis Deputy Vice-Chancellor 6 Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 7 Northumbria University Undergraduate Prospectus 2019

We play to your strengths

At Northumbria University, it’s all Clear expectations and feedback mean “Everything we do at about you. Your learning experience is you know where you stand and how you tailor-made. You choose the options can improve. And interactive learning Northumbria is designed and projects to develop, specialise and communities – in the classroom and to help you achieve and be differentiate yourself. online – mean we all learn from each other. the best you can be. Your academic experience is at With the right combination of research and industry experience, our leading the heart of the university.” academics support and challenge you in equal measure. Gill Rowe Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching) 8 Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 9 Northumbria University Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 Be a game changer

We engage in game-changing research We employ some of the best researchers. Working with world-leading that makes a remarkable impact on the 4th largest And we attract impressive research researchers changes the way world around us. More than that, it will increase in partners like Unilever, GlaxoSmithKline, have a remarkable impact on you. Working Nissan, Kellogg’s and the NHS. We have you learn and think. alongside academics who are leaders in quality-driven a track record in securing research funding their ﬁeld, and participating in research nationally and internationally. All of projects means you’ll learn to become a research funding which creates an unmistakably rich researcher in your own right. in the UK learning environment.

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10 Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 11 Northumbria University Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 “Research-informed teaching empowers our students to become researchers in their own right and to co-create “I worked with Dr Richard knowledge. It enhances Question Morton, who won the their intellectual Royal Astronomical engagement with their Society’s Winton Capital subject and makes them everything Award. He was a great more employable.” mentor, his depth of knowledge and research Dr James McConnel “Northumbria’s approach As active researchers, our academics explore “With research-informed Reader in History skills meant that I learnt to research-rich learning some of the world’s most urgent and teaching we begin as complex problems. Of course, they share a great deal from him. It prepares you to tackle guides, then become their work through their teaching – they also enabled me to go on to a the difﬁcult questions and actively encourage you to build your subject travelling companions and position in computing in challenges you’ll encounter knowledge and develop your research skills. then ﬁnally watch as our CERN’s physics research in your chosen career.” students forge on ahead to Be prepared to be constantly challenged to lab after graduation.” ask the right questions, look at problems in discover new knowledge Professor George Marston fresh ways, bring together different points of territories on their own.” Iain Steers Pro Vice-Chancellor view and justify your conclusions. BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Research and Innovation) Above all, be curious, determined, and get Dr Ruth Dalton involved. Question everything, it’s the only Professor of Building Usability way things change. and Visualisation

12 Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 13 Northumbria University Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 Bioeconomy Future Engineering Institute of Humanities Environmental and Global Justice

How do we ﬁght What technology Who am I and how What comes ﬁrst: disease in a world will be driving your do I relate to you? people or planet? where bacteria resist car and heating your Changing, antibiotics? home in 20 years? challenging world. Digital Living Extreme Environments Ideate Integrated Health and Social Care We’re working to answer some of society’s big challenges. These are just eight key questions we’re asking. How can digital What would happen How can we innovate How do we support

Join us. Be part of discovering answers to technology make to the Earth if all of in design to envision people with long- tomorrow’s challenges and help transform cities more liveable? the ice melted? and explore possible term conditions? the future. futures?

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Tomorrow’s We want you to succeed. That’s a given. Whatever your future career ambitions, coming. we can help you get there.

At Northumbria, we help you build the right You can study abroad or build your skills, get the right experience and make entrepreneurial skills. Be ready. the right contacts. So when you graduate, you’ll be ready for whatever the world Whatever path you choose, we can help throws at you. you to get that job, fast-track your career or start your own business. We’ve got great connections with a fantastic range of educational and industry Show the world what it’s missing. partners. We provide opportunities to work with leading brands and organisations through projects and placements.

16 Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 17 Northumbria University Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 Unbelievable Supercharge work experience. “I spent four months at your CV Tick. Quirky in Sydney and four “Working at CERN is months at Karl Lagerfeld phenomenal. This week, in Amsterdam gaining Placements are an essential element in We have extensive connections locally, “Through my placement I’m hoping to meet some a wealth of experience, most of Northumbria’s courses.* nationally and internationally, ranging from small companies to global brands across a with AkzoNobel, I got astronauts who are doing knowledge and skills. Both They get you workplace ready, test out wide range of sectors, and we pass those brilliant experience and a talk on their mission to companies have offered me your knowledge and skills, and build a CV connections on to you. skills using different put CERN equipment on the a job opportunity when I that’ll stop employers in their tracks. analytical instruments. International Space Station. graduate which deﬁnitely Just think, you could leave university with experience at AkzoNobel, CERN, And, I developed my This placement is full of puts me ahead in the Nike, BAE Systems, Procter & Gamble or knowledge of the industry.” opportunities for me!” recruitment market.” Northumbrian Water to name but a few. Sarah Doran Liam Dodd Sarah Thompson BSc (Hons) Forensic Science BSc (Hons) Computer Science BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Marketing

*With the exception of courses with compulsory placements, there is a study abroad and/or placement option on the majority of our courses, which can vary in length depending on the course. You apply for your selected course and have the option to apply for study abroad and/or a placement during your second year. However, there is a 18 competitive selection process so it’s not guaranteed. Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 19 Northumbria University Undergraduate Prospectus 2019

Relevant and recognised

We make everything you learn relevant, We have one of the highest rates in the working with employers and students UK for accredited courses. Northumbria’s More than 400 to constantly evolve and improve Business School was the ﬁrst in Europe to employers and our courses. gain double accreditation in accounting and business (AACSB). 64 professional We create industry-recognised courses, and courses that are accredited by leading All of this means employers will instantly bodies sponsor professional bodies such as the British recognise your professionalism, code of or accredit Psychological Society and the Institution ethics, competencies and expertise. You’ll of Civil Engineers. leave us with the right skills and knowledge our courses. to go for it.

20 Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 21 Northumbria University Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 Designing for Urban Outﬁtters Solutions for business Lawyers in the making

Second year Fashion students were Supported by Santander Universities UK, Law students have the opportunity to work challenged by a team at Urban Outfitters to our Business Clinic brings students and in our award-winning Student Law Office design and develop a small new range for businesses together to identify and (SLO), working on live cases with real clients, the retailer – the results were unbelievable. deliver genuine solutions for business. giving legal advice and representation like any other law firm. Since 2008, students “At Urban Outfitters we “Working on behalf of a have helped to secure more than £1 million of compensation for SLO clients. believe it’s vital to invest real client is a fantastic time and energy into the experience you wouldn’t “The best thing about Keep it real future of fashion. We get from other academic studying law is that we get were astounded by the courses. You get to solve taught how to be a good level of craftsmanship and real business issues and lawyer, not just a good Another way to build experience is through You could find yourself working with creativity showcased by gain skills which will make student. In the Student projects. Working with a real company companies and organisations like Urban the students.” you stand out amongst to answer a real brief. Again, thanks to Outfitters, Northumbria Police and the Law Office, we act for our extensive connections, we give you BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, or other graduates.” real clients and act on Bekki Gregory opportunities to gain experience at the working on live legal cases while you study. Senior Designer, Urban Outfitters and real cases. You can’t get highest level. Aine Connolly alumni of Northumbria Fashion By the time you graduate, you’ll really know BA (Hons) International Business experience like that from what it takes to succeed in the workplace Management a normal law degree and – to respond to a brief, develop innovative employers love it.” solutions, present yourself with confidence and get the job done. Emily Wilson M Law (Exempting)

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Worldly-wise

The world’s getting smaller. Life’s become You learn from each other, discover new In 2016-17, students were based in 25 ever more interconnected. Working in a perspectives and new ways of living. All of overseas locations including UAE, USA, multicultural environment and working which tests your thinking and outlook on Canada, New Zealand and Europe. Once across continents is the norm. the world and prepares you for life ahead. you’ve lived abroad, made friends in a new country and studied in another institution, At Northumbria, we’re proud of our global Thanks to our network of partner cracking the job market’s a breeze. community. Bringing together a wide range education organisations, you can study of people, from diverse backgrounds and abroad. It’s a great way to increase *Erasmus+ scheme supported by the European Commission and the British Council. Please note cultures, makes incredible things happen. international awareness and gain more that as of January 2018, EU funding for 2019 entry conﬁdence. You might even get help has not yet been conﬁrmed. with the cost of living.*

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Wake up. Be the boss.

If you think setting up your own business have been started by Northumbria We’re number “The fact so many of our is in your future, Northumbria is the right students and graduates since 2011, start-ups are not only place to come. employing over 1,000 staff, with a 1 in the UK for combined turnover of £69.2 million.* surviving but continuing We offer a free bespoke start-up service graduate start-ups to prosper beyond the for students and graduates. So, it’s no Get things moving. Make your vision crucial ﬁrst three years is coincidence that more than 153 companies a reality. Join Northumbria today. testament to the quality of our support.”

Lucy Winskell OBE Pro Vice-Chancellor (Employability and Partnerships)

26 *Based on estimated turnover and number of jobs created (HEBCIS 2015/16) Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 27 Northumbria University Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 Three core traits deﬁne Northumbria people: What we Collaboration live by Innovation

We know that when we work together, we Whether you’re a member of staff, can achieve more. We celebrate original a student, graduate or partner, at thinking, continuously searching for new Leadership and better ways of reasoning and doing. Northumbria there are certain We take a lead and set new directions. We have the drive to make an impact, leave a traits that unite us. legacy, make a positive difference. They unite us, inspire us and make us who we are.

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Work together

Two minds are better than one. Whether Building excellence we’re working in partnership with leading Most innovative household names, co-creating with our In fact, we’re so good at collaborating that contribution students or driving new knowledge with our partnership with Ryder Architects our partners, we’re all about collaboration. has been recognised in the Times Higher to business Education Awards. Together, we formed the BIM academy, providing consultancy, – university research and education activities on collaboration Building Information Modelling to global clients in the construction industry. Times Higher Education Awards 2017

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Smash conventions

We never accept the status quo. We If you look at the world in a different way – question everything. Break stuff. Re-make then Northumbria is the place for you. stuff. Continuously reinvent and reshape to make the impossible possible. We don’t just think outside the box, we’ve never even been in it. Northumbria has a proud history of producing outstanding innovators, including Sir Jonathan Ive (Senior Vice-President, Apple), Rob Law MBE (Founder, Trunki), and Tim Brown (Chief Executive, IDEO, one of the world’s leading design consultancies).

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We create confident leaders, with the Karl Wharton MBE Juliet de Baubigny Our swimmers jumped in and Dr Arnab Basu Unstoppable stamina, determination, talent and Recognised by the Queen Investing in a high-risk career took glory A CEO who’s inspiring us all commitment to inspire and get results. Fit for the 21st century and beyond, our Our Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching An International Business Administration Northumbria students brought home six This Engineering graduate is now Our High Performance Sport programme students, staff and alumni do amazing has received an MBE for his leading work graduate (2000), this inspiring woman is a medals from the Paralympic Games in Chief Executive Officer for Kromek is called Team Northumbria. It’s one of things. Here’s just a handful of examples: in gymnastics. leading venture capitalist in Silicon Valley. Rio 2016, including gold in what proved Materials, a company named as one of the most successful in the country. We’re to be Great Britain’s most prosperous the ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain currently ranked 8th in the BUCS National Games since 1968. 2017’ in a report by the London Stock League table and have won our varsity Exchange Group. contest against Newcastle University, the Stan Calvert Memorial Cup, for five consecutive years.

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We don’t sit At Northumbria, we get involved. We’re not afraid to get our hands dirty. We ﬁx things. And we solve problems. on the sidelines We make a remarkable impact.

Our staff and students want to make a positive contribution to society. Whether it’s through research, a volunteering project or their education – we help transform the world around us, and the community we live in. And we’ll help you to do this too.

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A faster and Empowering safer way to young people diagnose Ebola in Zambia

Research led and carried out by The technology can also be used to Sport can have a hugely positive impact on Funded by UK Sport, this initiative Dr Sterghios Moschos at Northumbria diagnose other high-risk viruses such impoverished communities. It can be used creates high-quality sports leadership has made a breakthrough in rapid, mass as Zika, MERS, SARS, flu, meningitis as a tool to empower young people and exchange opportunities through screening for Ebola. Patients can be treated and malaria. educate them around issues like HIV and short-term volunteer placements much sooner, helping to reduce the spread AIDS. Over the last decade, Northumbria with local grass roots sports of the disease and risk to others. That’s a significant influence students have been heavily involved organisations. on mankind. with the Zambia IDEALS (International Development Through Excellence and Result. Leadership in Sport) project.

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Powering Making tomorrow’s life on Mars packaging more

We’re reaching for the stars. A prototype The engine is a collaboration between our sustainable engine based on solid-to-vapour Department of Mathematics, Physics and transformation could be used for Electrical Engineering, and the University harvesting energy on the surface of Mars. of Edinburgh – it’ll make long-term space We’ve been working with Unilever for With more than two billion customers exploration possible, and future missions over a decade, collaborating on countless around the world, this is the kind of project might not need to be ‘one way’. exciting projects. Recently, our that could make a signiﬁcant difference. design students and academics worked Let the countdown begin. with them to ﬁnd new ways to meet The complete package. sustainability targets. Packaging, water use, energy – we’ve examined every aspect of their production.

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Accelerating Establishing a young minds major transplant

Our Department of Psychology was programme in India instrumental in setting up breakfast clubs that have increased school attendance, attainment and quality of life for kids. Stephen Clark, Professor of Cardiothoracic Before the programme was established, Surgery and Cardiopulmonary few heart transplants took place in India Professor Greta Defeyter was awarded Transplantation in our Department of and anyone needing life-saving surgery had a Fellowship of the British Psychological Applied Sciences is playing the lead role to travel long distances and pay high costs Society for the impact of her work. She’s in bringing heart and lung transplants to in private hospitals. making a real difference to children, state-run hospitals across India. families and communities. Heart-pumping stuff.

Spoonful of thinking power anyone?

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That’s a given. And naturally, you want Through societies, volunteering, team You come to to leave ready to take the job market by sports and our alumni society, this is your university to learn. storm. At Northumbria, we offer that and chance to challenge yourself, build your so much more. conﬁdence, try new things and meet new people with different ideas and viewpoints. Whether you love sport or culture and creativity, want to make a difference or You’ll ﬁnd out what makes you tick and be part of a global community, this is leave with much more than just a degree. where you belong.

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Up your Join in game

It’s not all work and no play. Far from It doesn’t matter if sport is your world or “I’ve loved every minute, Ranked 8th in the it. You’re in a city renowned for its if you’re taking your first steps towards from playing for Team friendliness, so why not get involved in one getting your mind and body on track, BUCS league for of the many societies we’ve got going on? Northumbria Sport is the place to get fit, Northumbria, being a It’s a sure fire way to make friends. have fun or punch above your weight. volunteer and intern, four years running and spending a summer With over 100 societies to join, from We’ve got something for everyone – In the 13/14, 14/15, 15/16 and 16/17 Surf and Snow Sports to Dr Who and exciting challenges, clubs and leagues coaching in Zambia to academic years. the DJ Society, you’ll meet people with or just good-old gym and group exercise winning the Stan Calvert common interests. Or try something classes. Whatever you choose, you’ll be Cup as Student Sport completely new. welcomed with open arms. Dig deep. President.” Great things don’t come from Show us what you’ve got. comfort zones. Brogan O’Connor BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and 46 Exercise Science Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 47 Northumbria University Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 Get involved

If you want to make a difference or there’s At Northumbria, we roll up our sleeves. Volunteering helps you stand out. But a cause close to your heart, there are lots Students and staff alike get involved in a don’t just take our word for it. 70% of 500+ students of opportunities to become part of our wide range of volunteer projects. Choose employers say they prefer candidates contribute more community of volunteers. from things like sports, animals and with a degree, plus experience. So you teaching IT, hospital arts or helping the won’t just be helping others. You’ll be than 8,000 hours elderly. And with our own magazine, helping yourself. TV and radio stations, you can get your of volunteering name out there.

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Apart from Antarctica, we have alumni They volunteer to give advice on how Join Northumbria, on every continent in the world. All of to get into a certain career, fund 194,000 We’ve got alumni join a global family. these graduates are a resource to help scholarships and facilities for you to alumni around in 167 countries you, no matter where you go and what use, and they initiate work placements you achieve. in their organisations. the globe

That’s the thing about studying here – you never really leave.

You’ll always be part of Northumbria.

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Top of our game

Shortlisted for World-leading Silver teaching Top 50 in the 5 star teaching UK No. 1 University of research in excellence UK for research and 5 star for graduate the year every area award power employability start-ups

Times Higher Education Awards 2017. Research Excellence Framework (REF) Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Research Excellence Framework QS Stars rated for excellence 2016. Based on estimated turnover and number 2014. The national system for assessing (REF) 2014. of jobs created (HEBCIS 2015/16). the quality of research in all UK universities.

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It starts here

Everything you need to What you need to do know about our courses. to get a place.

Find out about our subjects What it’s like to be a and department areas. student at Northumbria and live in our city.

Let’s do this.

54 Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 55 Questions you may have Our courses Is my course accredited? What’s a completion award? degree course, or whose qualifications may be in Northumbria has a long and successful history You can follow a completion pathway if you’ve a different subject area and who want to explore Northumbria is a new kind of excellent university, with ambitious plans for the future. If you’re a dedicated student with of professional accreditation for its courses. started a course in a similar subject at one of taking a degree in something completely new. However, we continually review and improve Northumbria’s partner institutions, and you wish This course provides an extra year of study for ambitious plans for your future, we think you’ll fit in here. our course content and delivery, and continued to transfer to Northumbria to complete your you to get the subject knowledge you need, and accreditation is subject to approval of those degree. You can also qualify for a completion as long as you pass the foundation year you will Interested? improvements by the relevant accrediting award with an HND or FD. automatically progress to the first year of a Read on to find out why you should come Once you know which course you’re interested At Northumbria, we have a flexible and inclusive body. To ensure you are kept up-to-date named degree which is part of the scheme. to Northumbria to study the subject of your in, how do you know what you need to achieve approach to assessing potential candidates. We with any enhancements, visit Please visit northumbria.ac.uk/foundationyear choice, what makes our departments so special to get here? On every course page we’ve know there are many different qualifications, Is there a study abroad or placement option northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning. to see a list of these courses. and what courses we have to offer. Visit our highlighted the entry points we would typically skills and experiences which can all contribute to on my course? website and use our course search to find ask for. These requirements are provided your application. We make an offer based on the To find out which professional body accredits With the exception of courses with compulsory out all you need to know about your course – as a guide to our standard offer levels and individual and our published entry requirements your course, visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses placements, there’s a study abroad and/or Will there be any optional modules from modules, staff and student profiles we will take into account alternative equivalent are typical of our standard offer, so just think of and search for the course you’re interested in. placement option on the majority of our on my course? to graduate careers. qualifications. If you want to find out what them as a guideline. courses, which can vary in length depending on Many of our undergraduate courses offer points are awarded to the grades for your the course. You apply for your selected course option choices in Years 2 and 3; you will be Feel free to get in touch to talk to us about any What’s an Integrated Master’s degree? qualification, then go to ucas.com and search and have the option to apply for study abroad asked to indicate your preferences well in queries you may have on +44 (0)191 406 0901 An Integrated Master’s (MComp, MEng, for their Tariff Calculator. and/or a placement after your first year. advance of the options running. or email [email protected] MGeog, MMath or MPhys) is a fully fundable To find out more information on module options A member of our dedicated admissions team undergraduate degree with the opportunity There is a competitive selection process. Our visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search for will be happy to help. to undertake a whole year of study at Master’s dedicated Student Placement team and Careers level. An Integrated Master’s lasts longer than and Employment service are available at Student the course that you’re interested in. a standard three or four year undergraduate Central to support and help you. degree but gives you the added advantage of Please visit northumbria.ac.uk/studyabroad What’s a degree apprenticeship? graduating with a qualification at Master’s level. and northumbria.ac.uk/placementoptions Northumbria was one of the first UK universities Please visit northumbria.ac.uk/integratedMasters to find out more information. to offer government-supported degree to see a list of these courses. apprenticeships. These specialist courses are co-designed with employers to ensure they’re What’s a foundation year? providing the skills that industry is looking for. What is a top-up course? A foundation year is an additional year of study Students enrolled on degree apprenticeships A top-up course is for you if you have previously at the start of your degree, which means your are employed and divide their time between studied a related course of Higher Education undergraduate degree will be 4 or 5 years in the workplace and flexible university study. such as a Higher National Diploma (HND) or a duration. Foundation years can also be referred Please note, we do not publish our degree Foundation Degree (FD). A top-up course allows to as an extended degree. A foundation year is apprenticeships in our prospectus. For further you to ‘top-up’ your HND or FD and achieve designed for those students who may not have information please visit northumbria.ac.uk/ a full degree after only one extra year of study. achieved the entry requirements for their chosen degreeapprenticeshipsforstudents

56 Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 57 Why study Applied Sciences Applied Sciences courses option Study abroad option Placement Part-time Accreditation at Northumbria? Course Award UCAS code Tariff points A Level BTEC Years

At Northumbria we want you to realise your potential and secure that rewarding Biology BSc (Hons) C100 120-128† ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 99 career in science. That’s why our courses are designed in consultation with Biology (Biotechnology) BSc (Hons) C100 120-128† ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 99 leading employers, so you’ll graduate with the knowledge and practical Biology (Neurobiology) BSc (Hons) C100 120-128† ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 99 skills needed to drive your career as a professional scientist. You’ll study in Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) B940 120-128† ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 999 an environment that’s inspiring, innovative and relevant. † Chemistry BSc (Hons) F110 120-128 ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 99 9 • Many of our courses are officially accredited by • All of our undergraduate courses offer the Chemistry MChem F101 128-136† AAB-ABB DDM 4/5 99 9 professional bodies, such as the Royal Society opportunity for a year in industry, enhancing of Chemistry, the Institute of Biomedical your future job prospects and providing insight into Criminology and Forensic Science BSc (Hons) MF94 120-128 ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 99 9 Science, the Association for Nutrition and industrial and commercial applications of science. Food Science and Nutrition BSc (Hons) BD46 120-128† ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 99 the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, This is a great way to build your confidence in providing independent recognition for essential skills and gain valuable first-hand experience Food Science and Nutrition (Human Nutrition) BSc (Hons) BD46 120-128† ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 99 9 delivering the theory and practical skills in the workplace. Undertaking a work placement Forensic Science BSc (Hons) F410 120-128† ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 99 9 relevant to employers. year can help you stand out to graduate recruiters. Medical Sciences (Doctor of Medicine Pathway) DipHE N/A See website† 2 • Northumbria University’s Health and Life • Our courses offer study abroad opportunities Sciences courses now rank top 500 in the world, around the world. Studying abroad is a fantastic Foundation Year according to the Times Higher Education’s World way to broaden your cultural awareness, gain Applied Sciences Foundation Y002 80* CDD MMP 1+3/4 University Rankings 2018. experience of a different academic environment, † • Our Forensic Science course is ranked 10th and and develop a range of skills which enhance These courses have subject specific entry requirements. For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search the course you’re interested in. our Food Science course is ranked 20th in the your employability. * Upon successful completion of our foundation year you will automatically progress on to one of our full-time science degrees, except Medical Sciences Complete University Guide 2018. • Hands-on laboratory work is a significant (Doctor of Medicine Pathway). • Our academics are experts in their professions, component of all courses, providing you with We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you’re kept up-to-date with any enhancements, make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning with many actively involved in changing practices the opportunity to develop your skills in state-of- and policies, leading to relevant and innovative the-art facilities incorporating modern industry teaching underpinned by authentic experiences. standard laboratories, IT suites, a sensory evaluation It’s really exciting being a student at Northumbria as the quality of teaching is excellent and you’ll spend a lot of time in suite, a replica law court and crime scene house. • We’ve developed new materials and processes the laboratory actually doing what you’re going to be doing in your chosen career. Academics are leaders in their field and with multinationals and SMEs • All final year students have the opportunity to some have done groundbreaking research which is transferred through their teaching. alike in the chemical, pharmaceutical, diagnostics undertake an individual laboratory based project, Edward Scinders, MChem Chemistry and food sectors. offeringfurther specialisation in a relevant topic.

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Environment at Northumbria? Tariff Course Award UCAS code A Level BTEC Years points Studying with us shows the world you mean business. Our graduates are currently Architecture BA (Hons) K100 136-144† AAB-AAA DDD 3 99 influencing the built environment around the globe, and our courses have been Building BSc (Hons) K230 120-128 ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 9999 designed to ensure that you can join them. Develop the skills that employers are Surveying looking for through field trips, placement years, live projects and employer-led External view of South entrance, Sutherland Building artist impression Student Project by Taylor Grindley Interior BA (Hons) W251 128-136† AAB-ABB DDM 3 99** CV workshops. Get ready to make your mark on the world. Architecture • Our Architecture and Built Environment courses • Our courses offer study abroad Quantity BSc (Hons) K240 120-128 ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 9999 are ranked amongst the Top 20 in the Complete opportunities; a fantastic way to broaden Surveying University Guide 2018. your cultural awareness, gain experience Real Estate BSc (Hons) K440 120-128 ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 of a different academic environment, and 9999 • We have extensive links with professional develop a range of skills which enhance accrediting bodies; CIAT, CIH, RIBA, RICS, ICES* Foundation Year your employability. This means that Northumbria University graduates Built and Foundation K441 80* CDD MMP 1+3/4 have the necessary skills that are always strongly in • Opportunities are available to work Natural demand. collaboratively with industry on live Environment projects including the recent Land of Oak • We are the highest ranking university in and Iron Centre in Gateshead and the Angel † These courses have subject specific entry requirements. For more information visit the North East for both male and female of the North Visitors Centre. northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search the course you’re interested in. earnings in Architecture, Building and Planning * Upon successful completion of our foundation year you will automatically progress on to one of our 1 year, 3 years and 5 years after graduation. • Our Architecture and Interior Architecture 3 or 4 years full-time courses including Architecture, Building and Quantity Surveying or Real Estate. (Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017). graduates showcase their creative talent at Northumbria’s annual exhibition, REVEAL. ** Joint accreditation of combined studies: BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and PG Cert Interior Architecture. • Undertaking a work placement year can help Matt van Geffen, Architecture artist impression you to stand out to graduate recruiters. The vast • An extension of Northumbria’s historic 18th We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up-to-date with any majority of our courses offer this opportunity. century Sutherland Building is home to the enhancements, make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning new state-of-the-art architecture studios. Northumbria is highly regarded by employers as students have access to work-related learning experiences and key employability modules are embedded into our courses. * Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, The Chartered Institute of Housing, Royal Institute of British Architects, Allard Newell, BA (Hons) Interior Architecture Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.

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Arts offers a stimulating and dynamic learning environment with excellent Course Award UCAS code Tariff points A Level BTEC Years facilities in which to study flexible, student-orientated courses. Our staff include highly experienced, award-winning and globally-renowned experts in creative Animation BA (Hons) WW2P 120-128† ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 99 practice and critical scholarship. Drama BA (Hons) W400 120-128† ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 99 • Our Art and Design subjects are ranked 18th contemporary art practice supported Northern Stage Showcase Drama (Acting BA (Hons) W400 120-128† ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 99 in the Complete University Guide 2018. by specialist artist technicians. Northumbria Performing Arts and Performance) † • We work in partnership to provide industry • Animation, Film and Television Production courses Students Script Reading Northern Stage Showcase Film and TV Production Drama BA (Hons) W400 120-128 ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 99 exposure and live project opportunities with high provide opportunities to learn technical and (Applied Theatre) profile cultural and industrial companies,including analytical skills using excellent resources including Drama (Scriptwriting) BA (Hons) W400 120-128† ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 99 BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, D&AD, Live a green screen studio, editing suites, state-of-the-art † Theatre, Northern Stage, Tyne & Wear Archives and camera equipment and an animation render farm. Film and TV BA (Hons) P310 120-128 ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 99 Museums, Tyneside Cinema and Production • The Drama degree delivers professionally The National Trust. † engaged training with a dedicated team of Film and BA (Hons) P391 120-128 ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 99 • You can extend your degree with a work theatre technicians and practice-led academics. Television Studies placement or study abroad where you can gain Pathway specialisms are aligned with regional creative Fine Art BA (Hons) W100 120-128† ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 99 valuable first-hand experience or broaden your industries. cultural awareness to ensure that you stand out Foundation Year to graduate recruiters. • The Film and Television Studies programme combines the study of theoretical and practical aspects of these Arts Foundation W990 80* CDD MMP 1+3/4 • Graduate Studio Northumbria (GSN) is a dynamic media. You will learn from academic staff with space that supports the development international esteem † These courses have subject specific entry requirements. For more information visit of our graduates’ professional practice in the Arts. for their research, and also gain expertise northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search the course you’re interested in. • Our Fine Art course is taught by leading artists, writers from industry professionals. Animation Drama and Applied Theatre Student * Upon successful completion of our foundation year you will progress to one of the following courses; Performance at Seven Stories and curators and allows you to immerse yourself in BA (Hons) Animation, BA (Hons) Drama, BA (Hons) Fine Art. We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up-to-date with any enhancements, make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning The facilities at Northumbria are world-class. Each year has their own studio and we each have our own individual space to work on our own creative projects. Emily Hoggart, BA (Hons) Animation

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Newcastle Business School has a global reputation for delivering some of the Business Management BA (Hons) N202 128-136 AAB-ABB DDM 4 999 best business management education in the UK. We’ll equip you with the International Business Management BA (Hons) N1T9 128-136 AAB-ABB DDM 4 999 in-depth understanding, skills and experience you need to succeed in business. International Business Management with French BA (Hons) N1R1 128-136† AAB-ABB DDM 4 999 • Northumbria ranks 1st in the sector and the North • We won the Small Business Charter award International Business Management with Spanish BA (Hons) N1R4 128-136† AAB-ABB DDM 4 999 East for sustained employment of Business and Admin for supporting start-ups and their contribution Studies graduates 5 years after graduation (Longitudinal to local economic growth. Business with… Courses Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017. • We were the first university in Europe to gaindouble Business with Accounting BA (Hons) N1S4 120-128 ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 999 accreditation from AACSB which means we’re • You can extend your degree with a work placement Business with Economics BA (Hons) N1L1 120-128 ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 999 or study abroad allowing you to gain valuable internationally recognised for meeting AACSB’s first-hand experience or broaden your cultural global standards of excellence. Business with Entrepreneurship BA (Hons) N1S2 120-128 ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 999 awareness and ensure that you stand out to • Our degrees are recognised for their quality Business with Financial Management BA (Hons) N1N3 120-128 ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 999 graduate recruiters. by many professional bodies including IDM, Business with Human Resource Management BA (Hons) N1N6 120-128 ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 • Our Business Clinic provides the opportunity for CIM, CIPD, CIPS, CISI, AACSB, EPAS, ACCA, 999 our business students to work on live business CIMA, CIPFA, AIA, CILT, AAT, ICAEW and ITT.* Business with International Management BA (Hons) N1N2 120-128 ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 999 consultancy projects with one of our many business • Our courses reflect business needs and the latest Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management BA (Hons) N1NF 120-128 ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 clients. You’ll gain skills informed by cutting-edge industry developments, meaning that Northumbria 999 business research and improve your chance of University graduates have the necessary skills Business with Management BA (Hons) N1S8 120-128 ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 999 securing a highly-desirable job. that are always strongly in demand. Business with Marketing Management BA (Hons) N1N5 120-128 ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 999 Studying abroad in Texas, Brussels and Frankfurt significantly Business with Tourism Management BA (Hons) N1NV 120-128 ABB-BBB DDM 3/4 999 improved my skill set. I feel more self-reliant and am determined 9 Students are required to undertake a work placement or study abroad as part of their 4-year course. continued overleaf to gain a first in my final year and work abroad when I graduate. 9 Students are required to undertake a work placement or study abroad as part of their 4-year course. Jack Bampton, BA (Hons) International Business Management † These courses have subject specific entry requirements. For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search the course you’re interested in. We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up-to-date with any enhancements, make sure you visit * Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Chartered northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning Institute of Procurement & Supply, Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, EFMD Programme Accreditation System, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, Association of International Accountants, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Association of Accounting Technicians, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and Institute of Travel & Tourism.

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key contributor to to contributor key ITMB degree is endorsed by Tech Partnership Tech is endorsed by ITMB degree a range of industry sectors and with prominent Hewlett Packard, including Accenture, employers Waterstones, HMRC, & Gamble, Nissan, Procter Young. PWC and Ernest & and is UK, supported employers, 90+ top by at Northumbria exclusively available within North East England. and Cities Future the Digital, Dynamo, and Creative Catapults Apps Satellite North East. Fuse placement or study abroad placement • Our • The department is a • with a work degree can extend your You one year one year I’m proud to be at Northumbria. to supportive proud a very It’s professional, I’m

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I’ve had three amazing placement opportunities in France, Amsterdam Amsterdam opportunities amazing placement three had in France, I’ve and San Francisco. BA (Hons) Fashion Sean Barbour, e continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept are up-to-date you ensure so to course content, our with any and improve e continually review a compulsoryThese courses have placement. Graphic Design Interaction Design Design Interior Course Industry for Design Fashion Fashion Communication Design Fashion and Marketing 3D Design 3D Design 9 W Design courses Design enhancements, make sure you visit you makeenhancements, sure A bike Channel brand project, Harry Channel brand Parvin A bike including illustrious design state-of-the-art facilities complement including Sir Jonathan Ivealumni including Sir Jonathan (Senior MBE (Founder, Rob Law Apple), Vice-President, Thierry Nicola (Designer, Morgan Trunki), (Chief Executive, Tim Brown Paris), Mugler, Designer (Graphic Oliver Vaughan IDEO) and V23). and Typographer, annual talent at Northumbria’s their creative REVEAL.exhibition, our traditional technologies our traditional photography digital show spaces, dedicated traditional letterpress suites, CAD studios, workshops, 3D prototyping and screen-printing, plus interaction and motion tracking studios. • Northumbria boasts • Northumbria • Our Art showcase graduates and Design • Our for Design Design for ranked 9th in the 9th in the ranked

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winning over winning over with our students Week Fashion years. in the last five 40 awards Guide 2018 University Guardian and Crafts. Mulberry, Urban Dunhill, Microsoft, Outfitters, Mars, Nike Philips, and Intel. Unilever, H&M, Samsung, in essential skills and gain valuable confidence experience in the workplace. of our partner the world. around universities cultural your broaden to This is a fantastic way gain experience of a different awareness, a range and develop academic environment, of skills employability. which enhance your • at Graduate an established reputation have We • was The School of Design • Our • build your to way A work placement is a great • opportunities study abroad at many offer We Northumbria School of Design covers an exciting range of industrial, fashion, of industrial, range Northumbria an exciting School covers of Design creative an award-winning are We design. and innovation communication community; our between and idea sharing collaborations encourage we learning experience students get the best possible so that our courses design ready. graduate and who are Why study Design at Northumbria? at Design study Why 70 Why study Education Education courses placements School-based Accreditation at Northumbria? Course Award UCAS code Tariff points A Level BTEC Years

Education is one of the essential building blocks of society and is a fundamental Primary Education BA (Hons) X120 120-128† ABB-BBB DDM 3 99 right of everyone. That’s why we aim to create excellent educators. Northumbria † These courses have subject specific entry requirements. For more information visit provides you with the opportunity to work with a team who are recognised for northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search the course you’re interested in. the high quality of their work. We’re an ‘Outstanding’ university provider of both We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up-to-date with any enhancements, secondary and primary Initial Teacher Education, as classified by the Department make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning of Education from Ofsted inspections.

• Our education courses are ranked 21st in the • The degree is designed to meet government Complete University Guide 2018. regulations for initial teacher training and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). • Northumbria is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. • We work with over 700 schools in the North • In the Good Teacher Training Guide 2017, East and nationwide. We have links with all Northumbria is ranked 6th best undergraduate regional colleges and research and teaching teacher training provider. partnerships with local authorities, teaching • All of our courses offer the opportunity for school alliances and academy trusts. experience in educational settings, through teaching is informed by world-class our extensive and high quality partnerships • Our research with schools and colleges. The quality of into areas such as school to school placements reflects the strong relationships collaboration, educational leadership, and we have developed. educational interventions focused on supporting marginalised and vulnerable groups, enabling • You will benefit from the enthusiasm and you to base your work on up-to-date findings. knowledge of tutors and visiting experts.

The Primary Education course gives you a real insight into what it’s really like to be a teacher. You get to learn directly from professionals and gain invaluable experience. Dominic Barker, BA (Hons) Primary Education

72 Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/education 73 Both courses offer you the opportunity to visit another a Foundation Diploma in International English for Pre-sessional courses city or local tourist attraction on a day trip. The Academic Communication. Why study Foundation and English countryside and coast of Northumberland is extremely The English and Study Skills course helps you improve beautiful and has a rich heritage while Newcastle is a your English language level so that you can meet the vibrant city famous for its culture and nightlife. There Language courses at Northumbria? entry requirements of the course you want to join. By Start dates and entry is no charge for these trips but you may need to pay the end of the course you should be able to attend entrance fees into some attractions. requirements • Northumbria provides a range of pre-sessional • The courses are designed to provide a solid lectures, seminars and tutorials and produce academic and in-sessional English language courses for foundation to studying in a British university assignments. English and Study Skills start in September international students. and students benefit from staff who are and January. used to supporting international students International Foundation • This full-time course is ideal if your academic through this important transition. Our International Foundation Programme starts qualifications meet the requirements for your Summer school Programme (IFP) in September and January. chosen course, but your English language level • Teaching and learning takes place in seminars, falls below the entry requirements of the lectures, tutorials and workshops. In addition, pre-sessional courses The International Foundation Programme is ideal if your The summer school starts in June and July. qualifications and English language skills fall below the academic course you wish to join. students engage in independent study The summer school English and Study Skills course Further information for international applicants, involving directed and self-directed learning. entry requirements for your chosen undergraduate • It helps you to participate fully in lectures, seminars is similar in content to our year-round provision. course. It combines the study of academic subjects including details on how your qualifications may compare, can be found at www.northumbria.ac.uk/ and project work and develop your independence. • You will be assigned your own guidance Depending on your requirements you can attend either with English language and study skills. The course is international/international-admissions Intercultural skills are also an important employment tutor who will provide academic and pastoral the full 11-week course beginning in June multidisciplinary and provides progression to a wide tool that will be useful for you in the future. support and be your first point of contact if you or a six-week course beginning in July. Please note that range of degree courses at Northumbria University. The have any questions or problems. if you start the course in June you must enrol • You will develop these skills in a content-based main focus of this course is that you can adapt to and for 11 weeks. There is no mid-point assignment. approach to learning involving critical thinking, • All our English language courses are accredited therefore succeed within a Higher Education institution Pre-sessional English is also offered at our questioning, discussion, reflection and analysis. by the British Council. in the UK. London Campus. You will also develop the ideas and concepts • If you are studying on the International Upon successful completion you will be awarded necessary to participate in the global academic Foundation Programme you will study community. In addition, you will also cover key relevant academic modules in addition aspects of applied mathematics and ICT to to English Language modules. Programme Leads to enable you to perform at the level expected at undergraduate study. International Foundation Programme English Language, Sport Psychology, Computing, Law, Media Production Applying International Foundation Programme: Art, Design and Media Portfolio-based programmes: Art, Design, Multimedia (computer-based) courses When applying you will need to choose your degree course and state this on the application form. International Foundation Programme: Business Business courses If you are accepted you will receive one offer letter for the English Language/International Foundation Programme followed by the appropriate degree programme. Once you have successfully completed the International Foundation Programme: Engineering Automotive Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, International Foundation Programme and achieved the required grades*, you can gain direct admission Mechanical and Automotive Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. onto your chosen degree at Northumbria. 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98 Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 99 1 2 3 4 UK APPLICANTS Research Longlist Shortlist Apply Start exploring your options Draw up your longlist of universities Decide on the ﬁve courses Prepare your application. Make sure for university. Look online, go to you are interested in. Check the UCAS you want to apply for. They may be you declare all your qualiﬁcations Your Application Journey UCAS fairs, speak to friends website for entry requirements. Get out at different universities or all and really put your heart and soul and family and do some research and visit university Open Days to at the same – it’s totally up to you. into your personal statement. at school/college. really get a feel for their campuses. The deadline for equal academic Starts Here consideration is 15 January.

HOW TO APPLY The Universities and Colleges Admissions You may apply for up to five courses and Service (UCAS) processes applications for your choices should be listed in alphabetical all undergraduate courses. The UCAS order. All applications are treated equally institution code for Northumbria University and admissions selectors will not be able 8 7 6 5 is NORTH N77. to see which other institutions you have Exams Choose your firm and insurance choices Decisions Selection applied to, so you should not express any If your offers are still conditional Once you’ve received all of your Hopefully you’ll receive offers from Now you need to wait to hear Applications are made using the secure, order of preference when you apply. web-based application system UCAS APPLY then you need to make sure decisions you need to take one as your all of your chosen courses, which will either from universities. You may be asked to you put your very best efforts into first, or firm choice and one as your second, be unconditional if you meet all the criteria provide further information or to go at: ucas.com You can apply from 1 September 2018, studying hard and getting the or insurance choice. Your first choice or conditional if you’ve still got exams to sit for an interview for your course. and applications should normally be best grades you can. is the place you really want to go to – and or have non-academic conditions. Selection processes vary received by 15 January 2019. we really hope that’s Northumbria. If you’re unsuccessful in any of your choices, for different courses. don’t forget you may still be able to use UCAS Extra to make other choices.

Finish If you miss your offer at Northumbria FINISH Then you will go to your insurance choice if you meet their conditions. 9 If you meet your If you meet your offer Got your results? offer conditions, If you miss your insurance choice too conditions… you are Now what? you’re in. You could go into clearing to ﬁnd a place at university or you could in! take a gap year or re-sit your exams and apply again next year. We can’t wait to welcome you to 100 Northumbria in September. Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 101 100 1 2 3 4 INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS Research Apply Selection Decisions Visit: northumbria.ac.uk/international You can apply for our programmes Northumbria will consider Once we have considered your for information on how to apply, online via our course search facility your application and decide whether application we will let you know the Your Application Journey our courses and what the University or via UCAS if you are applying to make you an offer. We may request outcome by email. An offer will and region has to offer. for an undergraduate programme. further information such as a portfolio either be unconditional or conditional, or invite you to an interview, depending if you have completed Starts Here either in person or via Skype. your qualiﬁcations or are still working towards them.

HOW TO APPLY This is our guide to the undergraduate Financial considerations admissions process for international applicants. For information on fees visit northumbria.ac.uk/ Remember to allow plenty of time to apply coursesearch – select a course, then click on the and take note of our application deadlines. fees tab to access our fees calculator. 8 7 6 5 Visa Deposit Meet your conditions Accommodation Applications can be made to most of our The calculator will provide an estimate of the fee courses by using the Apply Online function you will pay, including any discounts you may be Once you have completed all the Most applicants are required If your offer was conditional, it is important Once you have an offer from on the individual course listing. Applicants entitled to. All courses are priced in UK pounds. previous steps, the university will issue to pay a deposit to secure for you to provide us with your results Northumbria you will be sent details by email you a CAS to apply for your visa their place. as soon as possible. on how to apply online for accommodation. can also apply for undergraduate courses via However, we have added a currency converter to if you require one. It is important the Universities and Colleges Admissions help you get an approximate idea of cost in your If you don’t meet your conditions, We guarantee to ﬁnd all new to prepare your visa application in good Service (UCAS) – visit ucas.com own currency. don’t worry we may be able to offer you an international students accommodation time so you can arrive in time alternative programme so it is important and you can even select your own Visit northumbria.ac.uk/internationaldiscounts for inductions. For details of the English language entry to still send us your results. room when you book. for further details on: requirements for our courses visit northumbria. ac.uk/englishlanguagerequirements • Early payment discounts

For further information on how to apply and • Academic scholarships for international entry requirements, please visit high-achieving students northumbria.ac.uk/internationaladmissions • The range of extras covered by your fees, including an International Induction As well as a team of dedicated staff in the 9 10 11 Programme to help you settle in and free UK, we also have regional offices in China, Book, meet and greet Self-registration Welcome to Northumbria FINISH English language tuition during your degree Malaysia, India and Thailand and a permanent We have a dedicated team Before you arrive you should Once you arrive at the university, course, should you need it. If you meet your offer representative in West Africa. who will meet you at Newcastle complete self-registration you will need to attend a campus enrolment International Airport and help you settle online. session. Our induction and welcome events conditions, you’re in. into your accommodation. will help you find out more about life This is a free service but you must at Northumbria and make new friends 102 book in advance. from around the world. Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 103 A unique student Location experience Our City Campus is in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, so Whether travelling by air, sea, rail or road, you can study and live right in Northumbria University is easily accessible. the city centre. You are just a couple of streets from the main Air Rail shopping and cultural areas – Newcastle has its own international Rail services operate from all within walking distance of airport operating both domestic and many cities. Approximate the campus. international flights to cities including travelling times are: New York Edinburgh Amsterdam London, Birmingham, Bristol, 8hrs 1hr 30mins 1hr 30mins Birmingham: 3 hours Cardiff, Aberdeen, Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh: 1½ hours Southampton, Amsterdam, Paris, Glasgow: 3 hours Newcastle Paris Barcelona, Prague, Dubai and London: 3 hours Belfast upon Tyne 1hr 50mins Copenhagen. Manchester: 2½ hours Belfast Newcastle International Airport Sheffield: 2 hours 55 mins Tel: +44 (0)871 882 1121 Dubai Rail Enquiries Dublin 7hrs 50mins newcastleairport.com Tel: +44 (0)8457 484 950 Dublin Manchester nationalrail.co.uk 1hr 10mins 2hrs 30mins Coach National Express operates good Sea Birmingham services. Approximate travelling 3hrs Car ferry and passenger times are: services operate to Tyneside London Birmingham: 5 hours from Holland. The North Shields 3hrs Edinburgh: 3 hours International Ferry Terminal at Royal Glasgow: 4 hours Quays (Tyne Commission Quay) London: 6 hours is seven miles east of Newcastle. Manchester: 4 hours Bus services run from the terminal approximate journey times Sheffield: 3 hours building to the city centre. Travelling around Newcastle National Express DFDS Seaways Newcastle is a very compact city so getting around is easy. It has one of Tel: +44 (0)871 781 8178 Tel: +44 (0) 871 522 9955 the best integrated transport systems in the country, centred upon the nationalexpress.com dfdsseaways.co.uk Metro system, and the extensive bus networks. Excellent bus and Metro services run between our two Newcastle campuses.

104 Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 105 Terms and Conditions Contacts

The contract between the student and Northumbria University, which is formed on acceptance of the offer of a place Chancellor Student Central Overseas Offices London Campus on an academic programme, is subject to the conditions outlined in an offer letter and subject to terms set out in the Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson Ground Floor, Library Building Thailand Northumbria University Handbook of Student Regulations. Your attention is particularly drawn to the Student Enrolment Conditions in Section 2 DBE DL Newcastle upon Tyne Also responsible for Indonesia, 110 Middlesex Street NE1 8ST Cambodia, Myanmar, Pakistan London northumbria.ac.uk/handbook E1 7HT Vice-Chancellor Tel: (+44) 191 227 4646 and Vietnam. 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106 Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 107 Our Incredible City

Newcastle is one of the greatest cities in the UK. No matter what your interests, There’s so much to do. I love the there’s something for you. From outstanding restaurants to amazing culture, shops, restaurants and the diverse cultural there’s literally so much choice. That’s why we’ve been voted best student city food on offer. My favourite thing to do is six times in the last nine years.* eat out and try new foods. Lynsey Curran, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Newcastle city centre is packed with bars, Delve into the city’s sporting culture with restaurants, pubs and clubs – it’s easy to see visits to Newcastle United’s St James’ Park, why Northumbria was rated amongst the best Newcastle Falcon’s Rugby Club and our universities for nightlife in the UK by Which? own Sport Central, home of the Eagles Having a Chinatown in the city is University 2017. Enjoy ﬁlms, special events basketball team. amazing! Especially with there being and great food and drink at the independent so few in the UK. The restaurants are Newcastle is a very compact city so getting Tyneside Cinema, challenge your course really good. around is easy. If you ever need a break from mates to a night of bowling or mini golf at city life, there’s always plenty of things Lisa Shannon, BA (Hons) Marketing Management hipster bowling alley Lane 7, and experience to do outside of the city. Take a short Metro Newcastle’s eclectic mix of music at venues ride to our beautiful coast for a day trip, such as the Metro Arena, the O2 Academy, or if you fancy a night away, get a train and the Sage Gateshead. from Central Station to a number I love that there’s so much opportunity Visit the Quayside to admire its landmark of destinations. for part-time work and volunteering and also buildings and seven bridges that span over a wide variety of things to do in both the city the Tyne, including the Tyne Bridge and centre and out of town. famous tilting Millennium Bridge. Embrace Beth Fountain, BA (Hons) Business visual art and visit the BALTIC Centre for with International Management Contemporary Art.

Newcastle is amazing. It’s a beautiful place with warm and welcoming people who are very friendly and helpful.

Shaan Mahmud, BA (Hons) Mass Communication

* MSN Travel Survey 2009/10/11, Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2014 and Which? University Survey 2016, 2017.

108 Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 109 Campus Life – Join In Digital Learning

Our City Campus is right in the heart of a cosmopolitan city, so you’ll get Technology is built in to all our courses to help you connect and enjoy learning. the beneﬁt of great student facilities and all that this location offers. · Online assessment management – It’s not just about pushing the latest submit your work and receive and share You’ll make the most of your time at City Our Coach Lane Campus is a 15-minute technology into the classroom, it’s about feedback online. Campus, which has a range of restaurants, free bus journey from the City Campus, designing this into your course, so that it cafés and a full stocked campus shop with home to education, nursing, healthcare · Lecture recording – allowing you to encourages your learning. an in-store bakery to cater for all your needs. and social work students. interact and discuss during lectures, rather We’ve invested £30 million in our student sport Jonny Hall, Faculty Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor As well as its excellent facilities and than just taking notes. experience and we are extremely proud that (Learning and Teaching), Business and Law exceptional Clinical Skills Centre, the our university facilities rank 7th in the UK.* · Virtual learning platforms – access course campus has a library, restaurant, café materials, engage with your learning Award-winning Northumbria Students’ Union and Students’ Union. community. (NSU) offers everyday good value on food and A lot of the reading material that we drink, entertainment, and opportunities to · Online reading lists – constant access to use is now available online so students are get involved in just about anything. Take everything you need to read for your studies. able to access it from anywhere. advantage of Freshers’ Week to check out · Student portal – My Northumbria gives you Sara Lombay, Programme Leader for Guidance the hundreds of societies available to join, or online access to all the support you need. and Counselling volunteer for one of the many student-led community projects.

Newcastle has excellent transport links; you can get from the city centre to beaches or countryside within 30 minutes.

* Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2017.

110 Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 111 Student Central One of the Best Academic

We have invested in creating a student support network that responds Libraries in the UK to your needs.

· Student Central, located at City Campus East Students previously had to navigate Northumbria University Library is one of the best academic libraries in the UK, and in the University Library at City Campus their way into support across 18 different achieving some of the highest levels of student satisfaction, and has achieved and Coach Lane, provides a focal point for locations or offices in nine buildings. Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation since 2010. students in the heart of our campus. Over the last year and a half, we’ve · Over half a million print books • Ask4Help and our professional advisers introduced more consistent and in Student Central, together with our new seamless approaches to students • Nearly 843,000 electronic books At Northumbria, our library’s been and intuitive online student portal, ensure accessing services by creating new available online rated as amongst the best in the country. seamless support is available to students We’ve invested in the resources that you get teams, investing in technology, • 111,000 electronic journals face-to-face and online 24/7. and so shaping new ways of working access to, in particular electronic sources so • Over 300 databases that you’re getting the very latest research Ask4Help and professional advisers which puts students at the heart and scholarship. in Student Central can provide support on: of what we do. • The City Campus Library is open and staffed 24/7 in term time, while Coach · Accommodation Professor Jane Core, Director of Student David Stewart, Senior Lecturer in English Literature Lane Library and the Law Practice Library · Applying for jobs and Library Services also offer extensive opening hours. · Assessments Northumbria University Library is • Students can now enjoy a new · Change of student status every student’s second home. It’s open · Choosing a career technology-rich reading room, providing a mix of individual and collaborative 24/7 and staff are always available to · Counselling learning spaces and breakout areas support you in your work. You’ll find · Course information all the knowledge and support you need, · Disability • The University Library ensures students all in one place. receive the right support they need from · Learning skills enrolment to graduation by providing a Reesha Shah, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science · Money and finance comprehensive range of physical, digital · Placements services and resources, enabling greater · Starting your own business access to knowledge and professional · Study abroad support for the development of crucial · Using the library information, literacy and study skills. · Visas and welfare

112 Visit us at northumbria.ac.uk 113 Your Home from Home

Starting university and moving into a new city is an exciting and important From day one I knew I’d made the right decision. At Northumbria, we make things easier and help you feel at home by choice coming to Northumbria. I got on offering a wide range of accommodation that will suit all tastes and budgets. straight away with my flatmates. Joanne Atkinson, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences Discover a wide range of traditional halls • Guaranteed en-suite accommodation of residences, as well as contemporary to all first year students. accommodation, all designed with the • Free 100MB broadband included in all students’ needs in mind. As a global The location is prime. It’s only six Northumbria University accommodation. university, there’s no doubt that your minutes to walk into town and five student accommodation will be the best • All within walking distance of campus minutes to catch the free bus to the Coach place to meet new people and make or with convenient transport links. Lane Campus. It’s equipped with everything lifelong friendships. • Self-select the exact room, floor and you need and the sizes of the rooms residence online based on real-time are generous! availability, and complete all your Alice Lishman, BA (Hons) Primary Education contracts online too.

• View ﬂat occupancy before you arrive Winn Studios is so close to everything and learn details about your future and even has a Tesco over the road. ﬂatmates, such as age, gender, level The freshers’ team were so helpful with of study and nationality, and use social media to connect with them. moving in and the security on campus is brilliant.

Jasmine Watcyn-Jones, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

* National Student Housing Survey 2017

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Imagine a building where you can learn to breakdance and make cocktails, · Run by a team of students who you elect There are over 100 societies go clubbing, record your own radio show and help to make the world a better to represent you. to join, which means there’s something place. Sounds good doesn’t it? You can do all of that and so much more at • Over 100 societies for you to join, from for everyone. You can even set up your own. your Students’ Union, where the mission is to have a positive impact on the Snow Sports and Surf to Dr Who and the DJ Society. lives of all our students. Elliot Rudick, BA (Hons) Media and Journalism SABB Team • Volunteering opportunities with sports, Join us for our weekly quiz nights and karaoke Your SABB team will work hard to represent animals, teaching IT to the elderly, hospital nights, or relax and watch live sporting events. your views and create change to ensure arts and more. Habita in the SU is a great place We also host huge events like St Paddy’s Day and that your university experience is the best Northumbria’s Got Talent in our award-winning that it could be. • With our own magazine, TV and radio to chill out, hang out with friends, have Students’ Union. Northumbria Students’ Union stations there are endless ways to get a drink and something to eat while They meet with course reps and university won the national NUS ‘Student Opportunities’ your name out there and build up a listening to music. staff and ensure that you’re aware of everything Award 2016, and was also runner-up in the professional portfolio. that’s going on in the University and what help Helena Fagan, BSc (Hons) Sociology ‘Education’ and ‘Diversity’ categories. and support is available to you. They make sure • At the heart of Northumbria Students’ Union (NSU) is free, independent There are so many exciting ways to volunteer that the diversity of students does not affect their and confidential advice to assist you and become employable. You can fund-raise for ability to achieve a good degree by working with issues both in and out of the There are so many fun ways to volunteer. charities, climb Kilimanjaro, take part in colour with equality reps to address any issues that I’ve met some great new friends, gained arise. They help you gain the important lecture theatre. runs, city raids and much more. Then log your new skills and logged lots of hours for skills that go side by side with your degree hours to gain a HEAR* award and stand out • Three award-winning bars and club my HEAR award that I can show off to make you a highly employable graduate venues with loads of great events and to future employers. to employers. by overseeing over 100 student societies Habita live music. and volunteering activities. • Great range of food and drink to suit a Jordan Warren, BSc (Hons) IT and Data Science Nightline is a student lead anonymous student budget – including Starbucks coffee. service that provides night-time support • You can find NSU at all Northumbria I called Nightline during the first week of over the phone or via instant message for Campuses. students that want to talk through anything uni as I didn’t want to wake my family and from university stress to personal problems. • The best bit – every penny spent in friends. I’ve now joined as a volunteer and NSU is reinvested into student events learned so many new skills. and activities to make sure you have the best time ever. Vicky Ferguson, BSc (Hons) Psychology * Higher Education Achievement Report

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Getting involved with sport is one of the best ways to make the most of your • 6000+ students engage with Northumbria • Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) time at Northumbria University. Whether you love sport already, want to Sport through health & fitness, performance, accredited centre. participation and volunteering programmes. try something new, want to keep fit and meet new friends or you’re training • Home to medal-winning Paralympians for the next Olympics we have something for you. We are proud about our • Ranked 8th in the BUCS league for four years and Olympians with success at both sporting offer and are proud to have over 60 nationalities represented running in the 13/14, 14/15, 15/16 and 16/17 London 2012 and Rio 2016. academic years. within our sport programmes. • A record of five successive varsity Stan Calvert • Our sport development is rated in the Cup victories against Newcastle University. Sport Central is in the middle of campus, just Northumbria is proud to have established top category ‘Excellent’ – Quest 2017. a short walk from the Students’ Union, Library a Top 10 ranking within British Universities @NorthUniSport and accommodation. Sport Central houses and College Sport (BUCS). Our combination of • Industry-focused agreements with a gym with a swimming pool, sauna & steam world-class facilities, high-quality performance Newcastle United, Newcastle Falcons NorthumbriaUniversitySport room, squash courts, climbing wall and sports coaching, and student athlete focused delivery and Newcastle Eagles. halls as well as our 3000 seat arena all under makes us the strongest option for those looking • Current partnership with Adidas. @northumbriaunisport one roof. to pursue a robust academic pathway whilst continuing to achieve their sporting goals. • NEW High Performance Centre dedicated The NORTH Fitness gym environment boasts to achieving elite sporting performance. over 150 stations, functional Queenax rig and Our Sport Scholarship Scheme helps the personal training area. We run over 70 group most talented Student Athletes achieve their • Sport Scholarship Scheme. exercise classes every week from Abs Blast academic and athletic ambitions through a to Zumba. nationally leading programme of athlete support services and a number of If you already compete within a sport and want part-funded tuition fee scholarships. to represent the University, our performance sport programme, Team Northumbria For more information visit northumbriasport. can ensure you receive access to training, com/team-northumbria/scholarships competitions and support to make sure you develop as a student athlete alongside your academic studies. While playing for Team Northumbria, I’ve learnt great transferable skills both through sport and my volunteering opportunities. I was also fortunate enough to be involved in the Zambia project which helped me to progress as a coach and a person.

Ellen Duke, BSc (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Nutrition

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Here at Northumbria, we can help you follow your dreams, harness your ambitions and achieve your career goals. Being a student is an exciting and worthwhile experience. Support for Students But, like most new experiences, it can sometimes be challenging. But what if you don’t know what your ambitions How we do it • Welfare and health support are? What if you haven’t decided on your career Get one-to-one support. Wherever you are So it’s worth knowing that, at every step of the We have a free confidential counselling and • Financial support goals yet? That’s absolutely fine. Many of the in your course, and whether you know what way, Student Support and Wellbeing is here to mental health support service for students with • International student support world’s most successful people had no idea support you – starting right now. personal, emotional or mental health issues. you want to do or not, you can meet our advisers • Disability and dyslexia support what they were going to do with their lives Student Support and Wellbeing can also help for confidential one-to-one advice. We help with Before you apply, our specialist advisers are when they left school. And Northumbria you make decisions if your circumstances • Counselling and mental health support planning, job applications or just figuring out here to explain your funding options, including is the perfect place to start working it out. change while at university. • Chaplaincy and faith advice what sort of role would suit you. information on scholarships, loans and grants. They can also advise you on how to apply for • Change of circumstances The Careers and Employment Service Meet employers on campus. Introduce We organise ‘Fast Friends’ together with childcare support. From first year through to final year and yourself to potential employers, and find out the Students’ Union – an exciting programme beyond graduation, our Careers and of social events and activities. There’s also more about different career paths at one of If you have a disability, we can explain how you Employment Service is here to help. We’ll The Careers and Employment Service spiritual and pastoral support across many the many employer visits or fairs held can be assessed for disability support near your support you at every step of the journey, faiths and beliefs, as well as discussion groups throughout the year. staff were brilliant in helping me update home, so that the support you need can be in helping you to identify goals and plan your and days out. my CV. They helped me see it from a place as early as possible. This support will continue way to achieving them. We help students Get ahead with tools for success. You’ll have completely different perspective and throughout your studies and we can provide you find jobs they love. And we’re good at it. exclusive access to Careers Online – your Award-winning support – in 2015, we were made it much more appealing to potential with tailored advice on any disability or specific employability hub which is packed with awarded the Times Higher Education’s learning difficulties, such as dyslexia. interactive resources to help you explore your employers. I’ve gained more interviews, Leadership and Management Award for having career options, research employers and write positive feedback from employers about the UK’s most ‘Outstanding Student If you’re an international student, we offer The support I received from Student clear and concise applications and CVs. my CV and I’m a lot more confident in Services Team’. immigration and visa advice together with Support and Wellbeing throughout my my application skills. information on working in the UK. Those flying Find job opportunities. Employers targeting time at Northumbria has had a very into Newcastle Airport can register with our Northumbria students and graduates advertise Lisa Shannon, BA (Hons) Marketing Management positive impact on the way I approach ‘Meet and Greet’ service which means vacancies on JobsOnline. You’ll get exclusive my studies. I consider it one of the someone will meet you to help you reach access to these alongside volunteering and your accommodation. most valuable things I’ve done work experience opportunities and receive throughout my time at university, email alerts direct to your inbox. When you’re studying we can advise on many and will take this approach with me /NUCareers different issues, such as offering practical through the rest of my life. @NUCareers advice on personal safety, budget planning, Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/careers financial matters and healthcare costs. Student, Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences

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Understanding the way funding and finances work can be quite challenging, so we’ve simplified the different types At Northumbria, we’re lucky to be situated in a very student-friendly city, of support available. This guide should ease any concerns you or your parents/guardians may have about the cost of with many retailers and services offering discounts for students. In fact, we’re Accommodation university, and we’re always here if you want to discuss your options further. one of the most cost-effective cities to live in. Many students decide to work • Average rent in halls: £102/week part-time and can sign up to JobsOnline, a national recruitment website, • Utility bills in halls: This information is for UK students only* Maintenance loan to access part-time vacancies. FREE (Included in rent) If you are an international student go to: There are also other ways in which you may • Internet access in halls: FREE www.northumbria.ac.uk/fees-funding be able to access financial help towards the What is a scholarship? Help with living costs costs of living: for example, a maintenance loan Transport Tuition fee loan Northumbria University scholarships aim to The University’s Student Support and Wellbeing (repayable) from Student Finance England or reward academic achievement. If you do well service has a hardship fund which can help you • Bus ticket: Not needed you can Tuition fee loans pay for your course and other funding bodies. If you’re a resident in the in your exams before you join us, you could be if you’re a UK student who’s experiencing walk everywhere from halls! you can apply for a loan to cover the cost UK and are applying for a full-time course, then on target for a non-repayable scholarship to financial hardship, providing you meet certain • Metro ticket to the beach/airport: of these fees, regardless of your household you may qualify for a loan. Please see help you with your finances. eligibility criteria. £5 return income. For more information on tuition fee gov.uk/ student-finance/ for more information. loans and maintenance loans visit To keep up-to-date with our 2019 scholarship You can also speak to one of the University’s Food and drink www.gov.uk/student-finance where How much will my repayments be scheme, please visit our website. Funding Advisers. Information on how to contact you can also apply. an Adviser can be found at northumbria.ac.uk/ Students’ Union Prices: Income each year Monthly financialsupport • Burger and pint: £5.85 • You don’t start paying your loan back until before tax repayments you earn over £21,000.** • Pizza and drink: £5.50 • If your wage drops below this amount at Up to £21,000 £0 • Full English breakfast & drink: £2.80 any time, the payments stop. • Pint: £2.25 (happy hour) £22,000 £7 • You are likely to earn on average £250,000 • Cocktails: 2 for £7.50 (women) and £170,000 (men) more over a £25,000 £30 lifetime with a degree than without one – Entertainment a lot more than the money you borrow. £30,000 £67 • Comedy night at the Stand: £3 • What you pay back is based on how much • Cinema ticket* (Cineworld): £4.50 £35,000 £105 you earn NOT how much you borrowed. • Entrance to dozens of museums: FREE £40,000 £142 • Fortnightly film night at Ernest: FREE

* Bargain Tuesdays at Cineworld * Please note that as of January 2018, EU funding for 2019/2020 entry has not yet been conﬁrmed. As soon as this information is available, we will update the website: northumbria.ac.uk/feesandscholarships. ** The Education Minister has proposed moving the repayment threshold to £25k All ﬁnancial information and prices are correct as of January 2018. Please check our website for updates.

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Our London Campus is based in the heart of the city, a world-recognised Choosing a university is an important decision. One of the best ways to centre of enterprise and international commerce. help you decide is to visit Northumbria and experience ﬁrst-hand our vibrant city centre campus and meet our friendly staff and students. Open Days show you By choosing one of our London-based courses Unlike many other London universities, our what’s on offer, and can usually tell you more about a university than you can look forward to a fantastic experience relatively small learning community enables as a student, combining teaching excellence us to offer a friendly and welcoming study you’ll learn from a prospectus. with industry-focused courses and the environment. opportunity to study in the UK’s capital. Can’t make it? We have a wealth of experience in catering Ranked #3 in the latest QS Best Student Cities to the needs of international students and Friday 29 June 2018 If you can’t make an Open Day, take an interactive 2017, London is one of the top student cities know how to make you feel welcome in virtual tour of our campuses. Immerse yourself in Northumbria and get a feel for what it’s like to in any country and is home to 400,000 your new surroundings. Saturday 30 June 2018 students in any one year. study here. northumbria.ac.uk/virtualtour • Take a tour around our accommodation. Our campus is located in a well-known student Saturday 29 September 2018 hub near to several other university campuses, northumbria.ac.uk/accommodation situated just minutes away from Liverpool Street Saturday 27 October 2018 • Get a better understanding of what it’s like to station, where the ﬁnancial district meets the be a student at Northumbria with The Hub. home of the tech start-up. The Hub is written by students for students. Saturday 24 November 2018 northumbria.ac.uk/TheHub

NU Experience Days Once you’ve been made an offer, you can come and visit us, to learn about your course in more On the day detail. Our NU Experience Days take place • Attend full-time undergraduate course sessions. between January and April. • Speak to our expert staff and current students. Interviews • Take a tour around our award-winning campus, If your course requires an interview as part of the The London Campus has a really friendly atmosphere because facilities and accommodation. of its small size. Its location near Liverpool Street tube is ideal for easily selection process these will take place between For up-to-date event information on all of our November and April. We will contact you to getting to and from the campus. Open Days, please visit our website. arrange a suitable date. Ebenezer Amedieme, BA (Hons) Business (Top-up)

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A • Business with Economics...... 65 • Criminology and Forensic Science...... 59 • Fine Art ...... 63 • Accounting ...... 66 • Business with Entrepreneurship ...... 65 • Criminology and Sociology ...... 93 • Food Science and Nutrition ...... 59 • Business with Financial Management ...... 65 • Food Science and Nutrition (Human Nutrition) ...... 59 • Accounting and Finance (Top-up) ...... 67 D • American Studies ...... 79 • Business with Human Resource Management ...... 65 • Forensic Science ...... 59 • Design (3D) ...... 71 • Animation ...... 63 • Business with International Management...... 65 • Design for Industry ...... 71 G • Applied Computing (Top-up) ...... 69 • Business with Law (Top-up) ...... 67 • Development Practice and Leading Change in Health (Completion) . . 87 • Geography BA (Hons) ...... 77 • Applied Computing (Top-up)(London Campus) ...... 69 • Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management ...... 65 • Drama ...... 63 • Geography BSc (Hons) ...... 77 • Applied Sciences Foundation Year...... 59 • Business with Management...... 65 • Drama (Acting and Performance) ...... 63 • Geography Foundation Year...... 77 • Applied Sport and Exercise Science ...... 97 • Business with Marketing Management ...... 65 • Drama (Applied Theatre) ...... 63 • Graphic Design ...... 71 • Applied Sport Science with Coaching ...... 97 • Business with Tourism Management...... 65 • Drama (Scriptwriting) ...... 63 • Guidance and Counselling ...... 95 • Architecture...... 61 C • Arts Foundation Year ...... 63 E H • Chemistry BSc (Hons)...... 59 • Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons)...... 85 • Chemistry MChem ...... 59 • Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) ...... 89 • History ...... 79 • Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons) ...... 85 • Childhood and Early Years Studies...... 95 • Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons) ...... 89 • History and Politics ...... 79 B • Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) ...... 85 • Electronic Design Engineering (Top-up) ...... 89 • Human Geography MGeog (Hons) ...... 77 • Engineering Foundation Year ...... 85, 89 • Human Resource Management ...... 66 • Biology ...... 59 • Civil Engineering MEng (Hons)...... 85 • English Language and Literature ...... 79 • Humanities Foundation Year ...... 79 • Biology (Biotechnology) ...... 59 • Computer and Digital Forensics BSc (Hons) ...... 69 • English Language Studies...... 79 • Biology (Neurobiology)...... 59 • Computer and Digital Forensics MComp (Hons) ...... 69 I • English Literature ...... 79 • Biomedical Science ...... 59 • Computer Networks and Cyber Security BSc (Hons) ...... 69 • English Literature and Creative Writing ...... 79 • Information Technology Management for Business ...... 69 • Building Surveying...... 61 • Computer Networks and Cyber Security MComp (Hons) ...... 69 • English Literature and History ...... 79 • Integrated Health and Social Care ...... 95 • Built and Natural Environment Foundation Year...... 61 • Computer Science BSc (Hons) ...... 69 • Entrepreneurial Business Management...... 66 • Interaction Design...... 71 • Business (Top-up) ...... 67 • Computer Science MComp (Hons) ...... 69 • Environmental Geography ...... 77 • Interior Architecture ...... 61 • Business (Top-up)(London Campus) ...... 67 • Computer Science with Artiﬁcial Intelligence BSc (Hons) ...... 69 • Computer Science with Artiﬁcial Intelligence MComp (Hons)...... 69 • Environmental Science ...... 77 • Interior Design...... 71 • Business and Finance (Top-up) ...... 67 • International Banking and Finance (Top-up) ...... 67 • Computer Science with Games Development BSc (Hons) ...... 69 • Business and International Management (Top-up)...... 67 F • International Banking and Finance (Top-up) (London Campus) ...... 67 • Computer Science with Games Development MComp (Hons)...... 69 • Business and Marketing (Top-up)...... 67 • Fashion...... 71 • International Business Management...... 65 • Computer Science with Web Development BSc (Hons) ...... 69 • Business Enterprise, Creation and Management (Top-up) • Fashion Communication ...... 71 • International Business Management with French ...... 65 • Computer Science with Web Development MComp (Hons) ...... 69 (London Campus) ...... 67 • Fashion Design and Marketing ...... 71 • International Business Management with Spanish...... 65 • Computing and Information Technology Foundation Year ...... 69 • Business Foundation Year ...... 67 • Film and Television Studies ...... 63 • International Foundation Programme ...... 75 • Construction Engineering Management ...... 85 • Business Management ...... 65 • Film and TV Production ...... 63 • International Foundation Programme (Art, Design and Media)...... 75 • Criminology...... 93 • Business with Accounting ...... 65 • Finance and Investment Management ...... 66 • International Foundation Programme (Business)...... 75

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• International Foundation Programme (Engineering) ...... 75 • Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) ...... 85 • International Hospitality and Tourism Management (Top-up) ...... 67 • Media and Journalism ...... 93 Q • International Relations and Politics ...... 93 • Medical Sciences (Doctor of Medicine Pathway) ...... 59 • Midwifery...... 87 • Quantity Surveying ...... 61 J • Mobile Communications Engineering (top-up)...... 89 R • Journalism and English Literature ...... 93 N • Real Estate ...... 61 L • Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Adult) ...... 87 S • Law Foundation Year...... 81 • Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Child)...... 87 • Law LLB (Hons) ...... 81 • Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) ...... 87 • Social Science Foundation Year ...... 93 • Law with Business LLB (Hons) ...... 81 • Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Mental Health) ...... 87 • Social Work ...... 95 • Law with International Business LLB (Hons) ...... 81 • Sociology ...... 93 • Leadership and Management...... 66 O • Sport Coaching ...... 97 • Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Top-up) ...... 67 • Occupational Therapy...... 87 • Sport Development...... 97 • Operating Department Practice...... 87 • Sport Management...... 97 M • Sport, Exercise and Nutrition ...... 97 • M Law Exempting ...... 81 P T • M Law Exempting (Bar Professional Training) ...... 81 • Physical Geography BSc (Hons) ...... 77 • Marketing Management ...... 66 • Physical Geography MGeog (Hons) ...... 77 • Tourism and Events Management ...... 66 • Mass Communication...... 93 • Physics BSc (Hons) ...... 89 • Mass Communication (Completion) ...... 93 • Physics MPhys (Hons)...... 89 • Mass Communication with Advertising ...... 93 • Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons)...... 89 • Mass Communication with Business...... 93 • Physics with Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) ...... 89 • Mass Communication with Public Relations...... 93 • Physiotherapy ...... 97 • Mathematics and Physics Foundation Year...... 83, 89 • Primary Education...... 73 • Mathematics BSc (Hons) ...... 83 • Psychology ...... 91 • Mathematics MMath (Hons)...... 83 • Psychology (Business) ...... 91 • Mechanical and Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) ...... 85 • Psychology (Clinical)...... 91 • Mechanical and Architectural Engineering MEng (Hons) ...... 85 • Psychology (Experimental)...... 91 • Mechanical and Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) ...... 85 • Psychology (Forensic)...... 91 • Mechanical and Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons)...... 85 • Psychology Foundation Year ...... 91 • Mechanical Design Engineering (Top-up) ...... 85 • Psychology (Health) ...... 91 • Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) ...... 85 • Psychology with Criminology ...... 91

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