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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 tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges head on. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

Our courses

Let us introduce ourselves. We are a researchrich, business focussed, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. Read on to find out who we are, what we offer, and how we’ll help you to succeed.

Whatever your passion or career ambitions, it’s time to get into the details. We offer over 180 undergraduate courses, so you’re sure to find the perfect choice for you. If you need more information, just head to our website: northumbria.ac.uk/ugstudy.

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Where you belong

Supporting you

Get to know what the city of Newcastle can offer you – from beaches and coffee shops to nightclubs and football matches, there is something for everyone. Find out how you can get involved and make the most out of your student experience.

At Northumbria we’re all about supporting you at every step of the journey. Whether it’s helping you understand the application process, applying to that dream job, or just coping with the transition to university life; we’ll be here at every step.

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Course Listings A

• Business Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

• Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 • Accounting and Finance (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 • American Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 • Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 • Applied Computing (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 • Applied Computing (Top-up)(London Campus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 • Applied Sciences Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 • Applied Sport and Exercise Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 • Applied Sport Science with Coaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 • Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 • Architecture and Built Environment Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 • Arts Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 • Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 • Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

• Business and Management (Distance Learning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 • Business with Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 • Business with Entrepreneurship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 • Business with Financial Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 • Business with Human Resource Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 • Business with International Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 • Business with Law (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 • Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management . . . . . . . . . . . 71 • Business with Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

• Business with Marketing Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

• Design (3D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 • Design for Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 • Development Practice and Leading Change in Health (Completion) . . 109 • Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

• Business with Tourism Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 C • Chemistry BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

B • Biochemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 • Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 • Biomedical Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 • Building Surveying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 • Business (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 • Business (Top-up)(London Campus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 • Business and Finance (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 • Business and International Management (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 • Business and Marketing (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 • Business Enterprise, Creation and Management (Top-up) (London Campus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 • Business Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 6

• Business with Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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• Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence MComp (Hons) . . . . . . . 77 • Computer Science with Games Development BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . 77 • Computer Science with Games Development MComp (Hons) . . . . . . 77 • Computer Science with Web Development BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 • Computer Science with Web Development MComp (Hons) . . . . . . . . 77 • Computing and Information Technology Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . 77 • Construction Engineering Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 • Criminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 • Criminology and Forensic Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 • Criminology and Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

• Chemistry MChem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 • Childhood and Early Years Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 • Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 • Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 • Community Specialist Practice District Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 • Computer and Digital Forensics BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 • Computer and Digital Forensics MComp (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 • Computer Networks and Cyber Security BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 • Computer Networks and Cyber Security MComp (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . 77 • Computer Science BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 • Computer Science MComp (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 • Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . 77

E • Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 • Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 • Electronic Design Engineering (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 • Engineering Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105, 113 • English Language and Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 • English Language Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 • English Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 • English Literature and American Studies (subject to validation) . . . . . 93 • English Literature and Creative Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 • English Literature and History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 • Entrepreneurial Business Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 • Environmental Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

F • Fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 • Fashion Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 • Fashion Design and Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 • Film and Television Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 • Film and TV Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 • Finance and Investment Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 • Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 • Food Science and Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 • Forensic Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 G • Geography BA (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 • Geography BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 • Geography and Environmental Sciences Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . 89 • Graphic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 • Graduate Diploma in Law/Common Professional Examination . . . . . . 97 • Guidance and Counselling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 H • History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 • History and American Studies (subject to validation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 • History and Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 • Human Geography MGeog (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 • Human Resource Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 • Humanities Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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Course Listings I

• Information Technology Management for Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

• M Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

• Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

• Integrated Health and Social Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

• Marketing Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

• Interaction Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

• Mass Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

• Interior Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

• Mass Communication (Completion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

• Interior Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

• Mass Communications with Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

• Nursing Science (Completion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 • Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Adult) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 • Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Child) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 • Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) . . . . . . . . . 109 • Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Mental Health) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

• International Banking and Finance (Completion award) . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

• Mass Communication and Business (Completion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

• International Banking and Finance (Completion award) (London Campus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

• Mass Communication with Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

• International Business Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

• Master of Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

• International Business Management with French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

• Mathematics and Physics Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 113

• International Business Management with Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

• Mathematics BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

• International Foundation Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

• Mathematics MMath (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

• International Foundation Programme (Art, Design and Media) . . . . . . 55

• Mechanical and Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . 105

• International Foundation Programme (Business) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

• Mechanical and Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . 105

• International Foundation Programme (Engineering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

• Mechanical Design Engineering (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

• International Hospitality and Tourism Management (Top-up) . . . . . . . 73

• Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

• International Relations and Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

• Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

• Mass Communication with Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

• Media and Journalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

• Medical Sciences Diploma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

• Journalism and English Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

• Mental Health Law and Practice Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 • Midwifery Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

L • Law Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 • Law LLB (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 • Leadership and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

• Mobile Communications Engineering (top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

O • Occupational Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109, 125 • Operating Department Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 P • Physical Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 • Physics BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 • Physics MPhys (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 • Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 • Physics with Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 • Physiotherapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 • Primary Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 • Professional Policing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 • Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 • Psychology Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 • Psychology with Criminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

• Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

• Music Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

• Quantity Surveying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

S • Social Sciences Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 • Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 • Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 • Sport Coaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 • Sport Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 • Sport Development and Management Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . 129 • Sport, Exercise and Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 • Sport Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 T • Tourism and Events Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

• Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Use your time wisely. You only get one life. So make your time count.

Join a talented, global learning community ﬁlled with ambitious, inquisitive people – just like you. Northumbria is the place to study courses shaped by world-leading research, and created in consultation with students, employers and professional, statutory and regulatory bodies. Here, you’ll learn to question, analyse, challenge, innovate and make an impact.

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We play to your strengths. At Northumbria, everything we do is about you. We’re connected, so you’ll get the chance to work with global companies, study abroad, expand your horizons, stretch your knowledge, and build your CV. Our inspirational academics will equip you with everything you need to fulﬁl your potential – professionally and personally. Your learning experience will be tailored and ensure you’re ready for life beyond graduation – for a future yet to be explored.

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

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Top of our game. World-leading research in every area

5 star teaching and 5 star employability

Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. The national system for assessing the quality of research in all UK universities.

QS Stars rated for excellence 2016.

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We won a bronze award for our international student experience International Category in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2018.

Team Northumbria are ranked 9th in the UK for sport

Silver teaching excellence award

British Universities & Colleges Sport League (BUCS) 2017-18.

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

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Gamechanging research. Discover research with real impact.

As active researchers, our academics explore some of the world’s most urgent and complex problems. Of course, they share their work through their teaching – they also actively encourage you to build your subject knowledge and develop your research skills.

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“Northumbria’s approach to research-rich learning prepares you to tackle the difﬁcult questions and challenges you’ll encounter in your chosen career.”

“I worked with Dr Richard Morton, who won the Royal Astronomical Society’s Winton Capital Award. He was a great mentor, his depth of knowledge and research skills meant that I learnt a great deal from him. It enabled me to go on to a position in computing in CERN’s physics research lab after graduation.”

Professor George Marston Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)

Iain Steers BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Working with world-leading researchers changes the way you think and learn. We engage in game-changing research that makes a remarkable impact on the world around us. More than that, it will have a remarkable impact on you. Working alongside academics who are leaders in their ﬁeld, and participating in research projects means you’ll learn to become a researcher in your own right.

*Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.

Top 50 in the UK for research power.* We employ some of the best researchers. And we attract impressive research partners like Unilever, GlaxoSmithKline, Nissan, Kellogg’s and the NHS. We have a track record in securing research funding nationally and internationally. All of which creates an unmistakably rich learning environment.

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Tomorrow’s coming. Be ready.

We want you to succeed. That’s a given. Whatever your future career ambitions, we can help you get there. At Northumbria, we help you build the right skills, get the right experience and make the right contacts. So when you graduate, you’ll be ready for whatever the world throws at you. We’ve got great connections with a fantastic range of educational and industry partners. We provide opportunities to work with leading brands and organisations through projects and placements.

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You can study abroad or build your entrepreneurial skills. Whatever path you choose, we can help you to get that job, fast-track your career or start your own business. Show the world what it’s missing.

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Unbelievable work experience. Tick.

Supercharge your CV. Placements are an essential element in most of Northumbria’s courses.*

They get you workplace ready, test out your knowledge and skills, and build a CV that’ll stop employers in their tracks. We have extensive connections locally, nationally and internationally, ranging from small companies to global brands across a wide range of sectors, and we pass those connections on to you.

Just think, you could leave university with experience at AkzoNobel, CERN, Nike, BAE Systems, Procter & Gamble or Northumbrian Water to name but a few.

“ Doing my placement year with Hays Specialist Recruitment has broadened my horizons, allowed me to think in a variety of different ways and taught me how to apply my theoretical knowledge to any given situation.”

“ My placement with Nissan improved my work ethic as well as my confidence. My opinions were listened to by managers, and I enjoyed the responsibility that I was given which allowed me to make a difference.”

Charlotte Bryan BA (Hons) Communication and Public Relations

Matthew Anderson

“Through my placement with Xerox I gained a better understanding of my modules, and had the opportunity to work on a specific project with real clients.” Andreas Tsivitanos BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management for Business

BA (Hons) Business with Financial Management

*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 competitive selection process so it’s not guaranteed.

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Relevant and recognised. We make everything you learn relevant, working with employers and students to constantly evolve and improve our courses. We create industry-recognised courses, and courses that are accredited by leading professional bodies such as the British Psychological Society and the Institution of Civil Engineers.

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We have one of the highest rates in the UK for accredited courses. Northumbriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business School was the first in Europe to gain double accreditation in accounting and business (AACSB). All of this means employers will instantly recognise your professionalism, code of ethics, competencies and expertise. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll leave us with the right skills and knowledge to go for it.

More than 400 employers and 64 professional bodies sponsor or accredit our courses.

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Keep it real. Another way to build experience is through projects. Working with a real company to answer a real brief. Again, thanks to our extensive connections, we give you opportunities to gain experience at the highest level. You could find yourself working with companies and organisations like Urban Outfitters, Northumbria Police and the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, or working on live legal cases while you study.

By the time you graduate, you’ll really know what it takes to succeed in the workplace – to respond to a brief, develop innovative solutions, present yourself with confidence and get the job done.

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Designing for Urban Outfitters

Solutions for business

Lawyers in the making

Second year Fashion students were challenged by a team at Urban Outfitters to design and develop a small new range for the retailer – the results were unbelievable.

Supported by Santander Universities UK, our Business Clinic brings students and businesses together to identify and deliver genuine solutions for business.

Law students have the opportunity to work in our award-winning Student Law Office (SLO), working on live cases with real clients, giving legal advice and representation like any other law firm. Since 2008, students have helped to secure more than £1 million of compensation for SLO clients.

“ At Urban Outfitters we believe it’s vital to invest time and energy into the future of fashion. We were astounded by the level of craftsmanship and creativity showcased by the students.” Bekki Gregory Senior Designer, Urban Outfitters and alumni of Northumbria Fashion

“Working on behalf of a real client is a fantastic experience you wouldn’t get from other academic courses. You get to solve real business issues and gain skills which will make you stand out amongst other graduates.” Aine Connolly BA (Hons) International Business Management

“The best thing about studying law is that we get taught how to be a good lawyer, not just a good student. In the Student Law Office, we act for real clients and act on real cases. You can’t get experience like that from a normal law degree and employers love it.” Emily Wilson M Law (Exempting)

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Worldly-wise. The world’s getting smaller. Life’s become ever more interconnected. Working in a multicultural environment and working across continents is the norm.

You learn from each other, discover new perspectives and new ways of living. All of which tests your thinking and outlook on the world and prepares you for life ahead.

At Northumbria, we’re proud of our global community. Bringing together a wide range of people, from diverse backgrounds and cultures, makes incredible things happen.

Thanks to our network of partner education organisations, you can study abroad. It’s a great way to increase international awareness and gain more confidence. You might even get help with the cost of living.*

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In 2017-18, over 450 students were based in 34 overseas locations, including UAE, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Europe. Once you’ve lived abroad, made friends in a new country and studied in another institution, cracking the job market’s a breeze. * Erasmus+ scheme supported by the European Commission and the British Council. Please note that as of January 2019, EU funding for 2020 entry has not yet been confirmed.

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Wake up. Be the boss. If you think setting up your own business is in your future, Northumbria is the right place to come. We offer a free bespoke start-up service for students and graduates. So, it’s no coincidence that more than 153 companies have been

started by Northumbria students and graduates since 2011, employing over 1,000 staff, with a combined turnover of £69.2 million.* Get things moving. Make your vision a reality. Join Northumbria today.

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We’re number 1 in the UK for graduate start-ups*

* Based on estimated turnover and number of jobs created (HESA, HEBCIS 2015/16)

“ The fact so many of our start-ups are not only surviving but continuing to prosper beyond the crucial first three years is testament to the quality of our support.” Lucy Winskell OBE Pro Vice-Chancellor (Employability and Partnerships)

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What we live by. Whether you’re a member of staff, a student, graduate or partner, at Northumbria there are three traits that unite us, inspire us and make us who we are:

Collaboration Innovation Leadership We know that when we work together, we can achieve more. We celebrate original thinking, continuously searching for new and better ways of reasoning and doing. We take a lead and set new directions. We have the drive to make an impact, leave a legacy, make a positive difference.

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

Smash conventions. We never accept the status quo. We question everything. Break stuff. Re-make stuff. Continuously reinvent and reshape to make the impossible possible. 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). If you look at the world in a different way – then Northumbria is the place for you. We don’t just think outside the box, we’ve never even been in it.

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Lead on. We create confident leaders, with the stamina, determination, talent and commitment to inspire and get results. Fit for the 21st century and beyond, our students, staff and alumni do amazing things. Here’s just a handful of examples:

Karl Wharton MBE Recognised by the Queen

Juliet de Baubigny Investing in a high-risk career

Our Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching has received an MBE for his leading work in gymnastics.

An International Business Administration graduate (2000), this inspiring woman is a leading venture capitalist in Silicon Valley.

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Our swimmers jumped in and took glory Our students and alumni secured six medals at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. If Northumbria was a country, we would have been 51st in an overall medal table, ahead of the Czech Republic.

Dr Arnab Basu A CEO who’s inspiring us all This Materials Engineering graduate (1999) is now Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Kromek Group PLC, a company named as one of the ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2017’ in a report by the London Stock Exchange Group.

Unstoppable Our performance sport programme has over 40 teams representing the University in national BUCS competitions. Currently ranked 14th in the overall BUCS League, it is amongst the most successful in the UK. We also have a large participatory CLUB sport programme with 35 clubs across 32 sports.

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We don’t sit on the sidelines.

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At Northumbria, we get involved. We’re not afraid to get our hands dirty. We fix things. And we solve problems. 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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Shedding light on climate change. What would happen to the Earth if all the ice melted? We’re going to the ends of the Earth to find out. The work of our Cold and Palaeo-Environment group, known as CAPE, explores current landscapes and reconstructs past environments.

“I want to get across that climate change is happening, that it’s affecting us and that we’re doing something about it.” Kate Winter VC Fellow

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In 2019, Kate Winter, VC Fellow, is undertaking an expedition to Antarctica to aid her research into what lies beneath its vast and remote ice sheets. In May 2018, she won a global recognition award for the discovery of three vast canyons near the South Pole. Our work in this area is helping us to understand how regions such as Antarctica, Greenland and the Himalayas are responding to rapid climate warming. Gaining an improved understanding of climate change can inform adaptation to water shortages in mountain regions and flooding in coastal zones. A life changing influence on our planet.

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Partners in the fight for global justice. People or planet? How can we socially, morally, and economically balance the two? Both the Northumbria Law School and department of Social Sciences are committed to research which covers ‘green crime’, including the production of palm oil in Colombia and the international wildlife trade.

“I

really want to make a difference, and policy is one way where my research can inform positive change”

Dr Tanya Wyatt Associate Professor in Criminology

Professor Tanya Wyatt’s research examines how our treatment of the environment contributes not only to wildlife extinction, but also to instability and violence among humans. Currently she is looking at how governments comply with the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. She aims to identify the most successful models so that other governments can learn from them. Join us in the fight for justice.

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Shaping cities with digital technology. How can digital technology make cities more liveable? Smart cities can collect data from people, through the devices they carry, the services they use and through sensors embedded in the built environment. This data has the potential to revolutionise how we live our lives, do our work and socialise. But how do we make sure that smart cities are truly human-centred?

are drawn together to explore the digital and urban environment, identifying the problems, opportunities and challenges of our digital cities of the future.

Research teams at Northumbria, from a variety of disciplines, including Architecture, Psychology, Business, Computer and Sciences, and Design,

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The scope of our project is wide, with current research looking into CCTV surveillance, ultra-fast broadband, digital urban living and digital civic engagement. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shape the future together.

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Where you belong. You come to university to learn, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much more to experience.

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With over 100,000 students across the North East, Newcastle is the perfect place to start your student journey. Whether you love sport or culture and creativity, want to make a difference or be part of a global community, this is where you belong.

Through societies, volunteering, team sports and our alumni society, this is your chance to challenge yourself, build your confidence, try new things and meet new people with different ideas and viewpoints. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find out what makes you tick and leave with much more than just a degree.

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Be part of the action. We are winners of the 2017/18 BUCS Workforce Award, and rated Excellent for Sport Facilities and Development programmes by Quest.

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It’s not all work and no play. Far from it. You’re in a city renowned for its friendliness, so why not get involved? We have over 100 societies to join, from Surf and Snow to Dr Who and the DJ Society you’re sure to meet your people here. And if sport is more your game, Northumbria Sport is the perfect place to get fit, have fun or punch above your weight. Whether you want to take part in challenges, join clubs and leagues, or just get your mind and body on track, you’ll be welcomed with open arms. Show us what you’ve got.

“ 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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Get Involved. If you want to make a difference or there’s a cause close to your heart, there are lots of opportunities to become part of our community of volunteers.

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At Northumbria, we roll up our sleeves. Students and staff alike get involved in a wide range of volunteer projects. Choose from things like sports, animals, teaching IT, hospital arts or helping the elderly. And with our own magazine, TV and radio stations, you can get your name out there. Volunteering helps you stand out. But don’t just take our word for it. 70% of employers say they prefer candidates with a degree, plus experience. So you won’t just be helping others. You’ll be helping yourself. Find out more about volunteering opportunities at northumbria.ac.uk/getinvolved.

390 students contributed to more than 24,000 hours of volunteering in 2018.*

*As recorded by Northumbria Students’ Union.

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The world on your side. Join Northumbria. Join a global family.

Apart from Antarctica, we have alumni on every continent in the world. All of these graduates are a resource to help you, no matter where you go and what you achieve.

Alumni volunteer to give advice on how to get into a certain career, fund scholarships and facilities for you to use, and they initiate work placements in their organisations.

211,000 alumni around the globe

We’ve got alumni in 167 countries

That’s the thing about studying here – you never really leave. You’ll always be part of Northumbria.

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It starts here. Everything you need to know about our courses.

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Find out about our subjects and department areas. What you need to do to get a place.

What itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to be a student at Northumbria and live in our city. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do this.

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Our Courses At Northumbria, we have an extensive range of courses on offer. Whether you want to take on the live stage, make it to the boardroom, or make a change to your local community, you’ll find the degree for you here. We will provide various pathways to get you to your end goal of an undergraduate degree. Whether you need additional English language support, fancy taking a year out to travel, or want to work whilst you learn, at Northumbria we’ll be with you at every step of the journey.

We have partnerships with everyone ranging from the NHS to NASA, and our academic staff include famous authors, successful business people and practicing clinicians, not to mention a whole lot of globally respected researchers – so you’ll be right at the cutting-edge of higher education.

Foundation Year

Degree Apprenticeships

Don’t let anything stand in your way.

Unlock your potential. Gain real experience.

The majority of our undergraduate programmes have two entry points; a three year route and a four year route (or four and five years with a placement or study abroad year). Your access point depends on the qualifications you have achieved on entry. If you accept Northumbria and miss the tariff points for our three year route, you will be automatically offered a place on the four year route for your programme. If you have not studied the qualifications we require for entry, our four year routes have greater flexibility and can assist you to change direction. Our four year routes include a preparatory foundation year to help you successfully transition to university life, and achieve the academic standards needed to continue on your degree.

Northumbria pioneered the use of foundation years in Higher Education, because we believe in giving you every opportunity to do what you love. You’ll gain an understanding of your chosen subject area, develop the study skills to succeed at degree level, and experience student life here at Northumbria. Offering three and four year routes for our programmes allows us to give more opportunity to students to access Northumbria regardless of their background, and to support more students towards their dream programme and future career. It’s time to take on a new challenge.

Our degree apprenticeships are more than a learning programme; they are a partnership. Designed with the employee in mind, our degree apprenticeships bring together cutting-edge research in your chosen subject area, and the practical skills that employers need. Northumbria was one of the first universities to offer government-supported degree apprenticeships. We co-design our apprenticeships directly with employers so that you can build the knowledge that will be valuable in your career. By spending your time between the workplace and flexible university study, you’ll be able to apply what you learn in the lecture theatre directly to your job. With a degree apprenticeship, you’ll gain both a degree and real working experience. See northumbria.ac.uk/degreeapprenticeships for more details and the latest vacancies.

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“ I love Newcastle, it’s safe, it’s big and it’s a lot less crowded than London. The general atmosphere is great and teaching is very helpful. All lecturers do their best to help students understand the modules and support us so that we succeed.”

English Language Programmes We are with you at every step. We believe that your English language skills should not stand in the way if you want to study here in the UK. Discover more about this subject area at northumbria.ac.uk/pathway

Abdulrahim Zaghmout International Foundation Programme

If you have been accepted onto an academic course but your English is below the entry level, a Foundation course will help you get you up to speed. You will then be able to join in at lectures and seminars, and get more out of your time with us. If you need to, you will also cover applied mathematics and ICT. Whichever degree you choose, these skills will support you as you take on your learning.

You will also learn more about what it is like at a British university. You’ll understand what is expected of you, and how to make the most of your time at Northumbria. And we will help you at every step. You will have your own guidance tutor who will support you in your academic work, and make sure you are enjoying life in the UK. So if you ever have any problems, with your work or your life, there is always someone there to help.

So when your course begins, you are ready to give everything to it.

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English Language Programmes

BRIDGING THE GAP OUR RANGE OF FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES WILL HELP PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR CHOSEN STUDY ROUTE. YOU’LL GAIN THE SKILLS THAT LAST A LIFETIME AND PREPARE YOU FOR A FUTURE CAREER.

PROGRAMME

LEADS TO

International Foundation Programme

English Language, Sport Psychology, Computing, Law, Media Production

International Foundation Programme: Art, Design and Media

Portfolio-based programmes: Art, Design, Multimedia (computer-based) courses

International Foundation Programme: Business

Business courses

International Foundation Programme: Engineering

Automotive Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical and Automotive Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Pre-sessional courses (before you start) The English and Study Skills course helps you improve your English language level. By the end of the course you will be able to attend lectures, seminars and tutorials and complete your work to a high standard. Summer school pre-sessional courses The summer school English and Study Skills course is similar. You can attend the full eleven-week course beginning in June or a six-week course beginning in July. You will learn about the North East area too. With both courses offering you the opportunity to visit another city or local tourist attraction on a day trip.

SPECIALIST FACILITIES ‘‘THE FACILITIES AND THE CAMPUS ARE FANTASTIC. THE CAMPUS IS IN THE CITY, WITH ALL THE FACILITIES REALLY CLOSE TOGETHER, WHICH MAKES IT REALLY EASY TO MOVE FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER.’’ SARA AHMED SALMAN ASAD GHULOOM, INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME. 54

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• The countryside and coast of Northumberland is extremely beautiful and has a rich heritage.

academic subjects with English language and study skills. This course allows you to go onto a wide range of degrees.

• Newcastle is a vibrant city famous for its culture and nightlife.

The main focus of this course is to help you adapt to studying in the UK. You will learn how to succeed within a Higher Education institution in the UK.

There is no charge for these trips but you may need to pay entrance fees into some attractions. If you would like to spend some time in London, pre-sessional English is also offered at our London Campus. International Foundation Programme (IFP) The International Foundation Programme is ideal if your qualifications and English language skills fall below the entry requirements for your chosen undergraduate course. It combines the study of

When you complete the course, you will be awarded a Foundation Diploma in International English for Academic Communication, and can progress automatically onto your chosen undergraduate degree. To find out more, and to apply, visit our website: northumbria.ac.uk/pathway.

NORTHUMBRIA IN YOUR COUNTRY WE HAVE REGIONAL OFFICES ACROSS THE GLOBE TO SUPPORT YOU WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

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“ My degree was a stepping stone in preparing me for a career in chemistry. It helped me to improve my analytical skills and problem solving ability, which are valued commodities to any business.”

Applied Sciences Take science seriously. Science is about rigour. But it’s also about imagination. At Northumbria, you’ll discover a new way of thinking. Discover more about this subject area at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-appliedsciences

Carl James Steele, BSc (Hons) Chemistry alumnus

Your working environment at Northumbria will be almost identical to the work you go into after you graduate. Interested in going into scientific research? You’ll learn in modern industrystandard laboratories. Forensic Science more your thing? You’ll present evidence at our replica law court, and solve crimes at our crime scene house. And you’ll be making your own science. When you get to your final year, you’ll undertake an individual laboratory-based project, which could lead you to a Masters or beyond.

All of our courses are designed in consultation with leading employers, including the NHS, to ensure that the skills you leave with are vital to the sector. Northumbria is ranked 19th for Food Science (Complete University Guide 2019), and our courses are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Institute of Biomedical Science, the Association for Nutrition and the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. This means that after you graduate, all of your options are open. Business, research, the medical sector – you’ll have the choice, and our renowned staff will support you to make it. Where will science take you?

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A LEVEL

BTEC

YEARS

STUDY ABROAD

PLACEMENT

R&D COLLABORATION

BSc (Hons)

F115

120

BBB

DDM

3/4

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Biology

BSc (Hons)

C100

120

BBB

DDM

3/4

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Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons)

B940

120

BBB

DDM

3/4

Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons)

N/A

120

BBB

DDM

Chemistry

BSc (Hons)

F110

120

BBB

DDM

3/4

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AWARD

Chemistry

YOU’LL GET INSIGHT INTO THE INDUSTRIAL R&D PROCESS, THROUGH OUR ONGOING RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS WITH MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS AND REGIONAL SMES.

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MChem

F101

128

ABB

DDM

4/5



Criminology and Forensic Science

BSc (Hons)

MF94

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Food Science and Nutrition (with optional pathway in Human Nutrition)

BSc (Hons)

BD46

120

BBB

DDM

3/4

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Forensic Science

BSc (Hons)

F410

120

BBB

DDM

3/4

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DipHE

N/A

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Foundation

Y002

Medical Sciences (Doctor of Medicine Pathway)

SPECIALIST FACILITIES

ACCREDITATION

TARIFF POINTS 1

Biochemistry

COURSES

PART-TIME

UCAS CODE

Applied Sciences

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Foundation Year Applied Sciences

ACCESS OVER £1M WORTH OF INSTRUMENTATION TO ANALYSE GENOMES AND CELL BIOCHEMISTRY IN VITRO, THE LATEST MASS SPECTROMETRY AND MICROSCOPY TECHNIQUES, A SENSORY EVALUATION SUITE AND CRIME SCENE HOUSE.

CDD

MPP

1+3/42

Upon successful completion of our foundation year you will progress to one of our full-time science degrees, except Medical Sciences (Doctor of Medicine Pathway).

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Architecture and Built Environment Build the future. Would you like your world to be more beautiful, more sustainable, more functional? Discover more about this subject area at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-architecture

“ Northumbria is highly regarded by employers as students have access to work-related learning experiences and key employability modules are embedded into our courses.” Allard Newell BA (Hons) Interior Architecture

Architecture and Built Environment professionals make the decisions that produce the home, school, shopping centres and leisure centres you use today. You could use your imagination and creativity to produce the buildings, towns and cities of tomorrow.

years after graduation. (Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2018)

A building is the product of a professional team; architects and surveyors bring their skills and talent together to meet the aspirations of their clients, everyone from your local McDonald’s to The Shard. We help you channel your enthusiasm and develop your skills to enhance your career prospects.

We use the city as our classroom, lectures and seminars are only half the story, we take you out to see buildings, development sites and take field trips to other cities. Your learning simulates real professional practice with opportunities to work collaboratively with industry on live projects, including the Angel of the North Visitors Centre, and interaction with local professionals. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running.

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The leading professional bodies recognise our programmes, RICS, RIBA, CIH, CIAT and ICES, meaning you’ll have a desired career edge.

Want to make your mark on the world? Then help to build it.

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A LEVEL

BTEC

YEARS

STUDY ABROAD

K100

136

AAB

DDD

3/4

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MArch

N/A

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Building Surveying

BSc (Hons)

K230

120

BBB

DDM

3/4

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Interior Architecture

BA (Hons)

W251

128

ABB

DDM

3/4

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Quantity Surveying

BSc (Hons)

K240

120

BBB

DDM

3/4

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Real Estate

BSc (Hons)

K440

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Foundation

K441

CDD

MMP

1+3/42

AWARD

Architecture Architecture (MArch)

BUILDING THE FUTURE A NEW, WORLD-CLASS HOME FOR NORTHUMBRIA’S FLAGSHIP ARCHITECTURE DEGREES – OPENING 2019.

ACCREDITATION

TARIFF POINTS 1

BA (Hons)

COURSES

PLACEMENT

UCAS CODE

Architecture and Built Environment

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Foundation Year Architecture and Built Environment

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Upon successful completion of our foundation year you will automatically progress on to one of our 3 or 4 years full-time courses except Architecture and Interior Architecture.

Joint accreditation of combined studies: BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and PG Cert Interior Architecture.

FIGHTING DEMENTIA ARCHITECTURE PROFESSOR RUTH DALTON CO-DESIGNED THIS BAFTA-NOMINATED GAME, TO GATHER DATA AND BENCHMARK PEOPLE’S NAVIGATIONAL SKILLS.

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“ 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.”

Arts

Emily Hoggart, BA (Hons) Animation

Surround yourself with inspiration. Turn your creativity and talent into a career. Get taught by the people who have already done it. Discover more about Performing Arts at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-performingarts Discover more about Visual Arts at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-visualarts

The academic team at Northumbria are globally-renowned in creative practice and critical scholarship and you’ll receive high quality teaching informed by research. Staff include the film directors Len Collin and Mark Chapman, the actress and theatre company owner Jane Arnfield, and the fine artist and collective founder Sandra Johnston. You’ll be taught by professionals, in professional surroundings. For video artists, you’ll be using a green screen studio, editing suites, state-of-theart camera equipment and an animation render farm. Studying drama? You’ll be honing your skills in one of our many specialist studios or through one of our professional theatre partners.

Last year, our students were nominated for a Global University Film Award in Hong Kong, and two of our recent graduates received nominations for a BFI Northern Filmmakers Award. There are live project opportunities everywhere, with the likes of the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, D&AD, Live Theatre, Northern Stage, Tyne & Wear Archives and Museums, Tyneside Cinema and The National Trust. With the help of our partners, we’ll help you to develop the projects that only you can. It’s time to create.

These spaces are hotbeds for fresh performances, ideas and artistic exploration, and it shows in the work that Northumbria students produce.

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A LEVEL

BTEC

YEARS

PLACEMENT

COURSES

AWARD

STUDY ABROAD

LEARN FROM A DIVERSE RANGE OF RESEARCH-ACTIVE ACADEMICS, DEVELOPING THEIR OWN EXPERTISE AND COLLABORATIONS WITH INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS THE V&A, TATE GALLERY AND NATIONAL TRUST.

TARIFF POINTS 1

INSPIRATIONAL STAFF

UCAS CODE

Arts

Animation

BA (Hons)

WW2P

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Drama (with optional pathways in Acting and Performance, Applied Theatre or Scriptwriting)

BA (Hons)

W400

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Film and TV Production

BA (Hons)

P310

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Film and Television Studies

BA (Hons)

P391

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Fine Art

BA (Hons)

W100

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Foundation

W990

CDD

MMP

1+3/42

Foundation Year Art

REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE WORK ON LIVE PROJECTS AND GAIN INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE WITH HIGH PROFILE CULTURAL PARTNERS INCLUDING BALTIC CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART, LIVE THEATRE, TYNESIDE CINEMA, BOWES MUSEUM, TYNE AND WEAR ARCHIVES AND MUSEUMS, TATE GALLERY, V&A AND BRITISH MUSEUM.

INVESTING IN FACILITIES PURPOSE BUILT ARTS FACILITIES – BALTIC39, CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITION SPACES, STUDIO SPACES, INDUSTRY STANDARD SOFTWARE AND SPECIALISED LABS.

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Upon successful completion of our foundation year you will progress to one of the following courses; BA (Hons) Animation, BA (Hons) Drama, BA (Hons) Fine Art.

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“ My placement at CBRE GWS allowed me to work in an office for the first time and improved my employability prospects. I learned to think about the different needs of different audiences, and got to work on real projects.”

Newcastle Business School Become a leader. Successful business people start with a dream; of the life they’ll live, the career they’ll have, the ways they’ll innovate. If you have a dream, don’t entrust it to just anyone. Discover more about Accounting and Finance at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-accounting-and-finance Discover more about Business at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-business

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Calum Rae, BA (Hons) Business with International Management

Everything we do at Newcastle Business School is about helping you towards a successful career in your chosen field. We are one of the most prestigious business schools in the country, with a wide range of accreditations from respected international bodies. Our staff are active in business, research, knowledge exchange and innovation, so the knowledge and skills you learn are cutting edge and practical. You’ll even get the chance to provide real solutions for real clients. In our Business Clinic, you can work on live consultancy projects with one of our many business clients. You’ll tackle actual business problems for current businesses,

social enterprises, and charities. Before you even graduate, you’ll have a track record of consultancy. This focus on employability is why Northumbria ranks 1st in the sector and the North East for sustained employment (HESA Higher Education Business & Community Interactive Survey 16/17). And if you decide you’d rather be your own boss, we won the Small Business Charter award for supporting start-ups and their contribution to local economic growth, so we’re one of the top universities in the country for entrepreneurship. It’s your dream. But we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.

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ABB

DDM

ACCREDITATION

128

PLACEMENT

YEARS

N202

AWARD

2 2



2 2



STUDY ABROAD

BTEC

COURSES

A LEVEL

STUDENTS CAN WORK WITH REAL BUSINESS CLIENTS TO PROVIDE A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANCY SERVICE.

TARIFF POINTS 1

Business

UCAS CODE

BUSINESS CLINIC

General Courses Business Management

BA (Hons)

Business and Management (Distance Learning)

SUSTAINABILITY ONE OF ONLY 39 BUSINESS SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE TO BE A CHAMPION OF THE UNITED NATIONS PRINCIPLES OF RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT EDUCATION (PRME) INITIATIVE.

MBus

See website

International Business Management

BA (Hons)

N1T9

128

ABB

DDM

International Business Management with French

BA (Hons)

N1R1

128

ABB

DDM

International Business Management with Spanish

BA (Hons)

N1R4

128

ABB

DDM

Business with Accounting

BA (Hons)

N1S4

120

BBB

Business with Economics

BA (Hons)

N1L1

120

Business with Entrepreneurship

BA (Hons)

N1S2

Business with Financial Management

BA (Hons)

Business with Human Resource Management



DDM

3/4



BBB

DDM

3/4



120

BBB

DDM

3/4



N1N3

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



BA (Hons)

N1N6

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Business with International Management

BA (Hons)

N1N2

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management

BA (Hons)

N1NF

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Business with Management

BA (Hons)

N1S8

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Business with Marketing Management

BA (Hons)

N1N5

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Business with Tourism Management

BA (Hons)

N1NV

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Business with... Courses

RECOGNISED BY PROFESSIONAL BODIES INCLUDING CILT, CIPD, CIPS, CIM, IDM AND AACSB.

Students are required to undertake a work placement or study abroad as part of their 4-year course.

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ACCREDITATION

BCC

YEARS

104

BTEC

Accounting

BA (Hons)

N400

128

BBB

DDM

3/4

Finance and Investment Management

BA (Hons)

N390

128

BBB

DDM

3/4

Human Resource Management

BA (Hons)

N600

120

BBB

DDM



Business



Top-up/Completion Courses

2 2



 



Marketing Management

BA (Hons)

N550

128

ABB

DDM

2 2



Tourism and Events Management

BA (Hons)

N800

120

BBB

DDM

2 2



Work-based Learning Courses Entrepreneurial Business Management

BA (Hons)

N1N4

Leadership and Management

BA (Hons)

N/A

See website1

4



Leadership and Management (Distance Learning)

BA (Hons)

N/A

See website1

4



120

BBB

DDM

3 3



Develop Your Own Business Ideas

Study Abroad Option

As a student on this innovative work-based course you will develop your understanding of business and participate in a personal development programme, through working in a team managing your own business projects.

There will be opportunities for you to work with students abroad participating in a similar study programme.

DMM

1+3/42



Students on these courses are required to undertake a work placement or study abroad as part of their 4-year course.

Students on this course will develop an understanding of business and participate in a personal development programme, through working in a team managing their own business projects. There will be opportunities for you to work with students abroad participating in a similar study programme.

Students are employed for duration of the programme.

Northumbria University Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

Accounting and Finance

BA (Hons)

N420

HND/FD



Business

BA (Hons)

N1N8

HND/FD



Business and Finance

BA (Hons)

N1N9

HND/FD



Business and International Management

BA (Hons)

N1N7

HND/FD



Business and Marketing

BA (Hons)

N2N1

HND/FD



Business with Law

BA (Hons)

8G12

HND/FD



International Banking and Finance

BA (Hons)

N4N2

HND/FD



International Hospitality and Tourism Management

BA (Hons)

N840

HND/FD



Logistics and Supply Chain Management

BA (Hons)

N901

HND/FD



Business (Top-up)

BA (Hons)

N1N8

HND/FD



Business Enterprise, Creation and Management (Top-up)

BA (Hons)

N190

HND/FD



International Banking and Finance (Top-up)

BA (Hons)

N4N2

HND/FD



BA (Hons)

London Campus

N755

AWARD

Foundation Year

Specialist Courses

Entrepreneurial Business Management2

A LEVEL

COURSES

TARIFF POINTS 1

Business

UCAS CODE

ACCREDITATION

PART-TIME ONLY

PLACEMENT

STUDY ABROAD

YEARS

AWARD

BTEC

COURSES

A LEVEL

TARIFF POINTS 1

UCAS CODE

Business

Upon successful completion of our foundation year you will automatically progress on to one of our 3 or 4 years full-time degrees please see web for full details.

Accounting exam exemptions and The Business Clinic consultancy projects do not apply to the top-up courses

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Computer and Information Sciences Technology is the future. With the help of our world-leading department, your understanding of computers can lead you to the forefront of innovation. Discover more about this subject area at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-cis

“ We have access to a world-class building specially designed for us! The professors and lecturers are great and I’ve grown tremendously in Java, Python, software engineering as well as artificial intelligence and machine learning under their supervision.” Jason Chieng BSc (Hons) Computer Science

In our new brand new £7M Computer and Information Sciences building we have the technology to help you follow your interests and passions. Whether you want to get into AI, Game Development or Cybersecurity, you’ll have the means to make it happen. Everything we do is focussed on building your career. All our undergraduate degree programmes are accredited by the British Computer Society, ensuring that you have the skills for a successful career in computing or information systems. You’ll also take your next steps armed with real-world experience, thanks to placement opportunities with industry-leading companies such as Accenture, Hewlett-Packard, Nissan,

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Procter & Gamble, HMRC, PWC and Ernst & Young. Our students even take regular placements at CERN, if you feel like working across the hall from the Large Hadron Collider. Your career prospects are limitless with a Computer Science degree. Who knows, your career may not have even been invented yet. But we can tell you that Northumbria’s Computer Science graduates are ranked 1st in the North East for sustained employment 1 year after graduation (LEO 2017). So you’ll get a strong start to an exciting career. Nobody knows where technology might take us. Let’s find out together.

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UCAS CODE

TARIFF POINTS 1

A LEVEL

BTEC

YEARS

STUDY ABROAD

PLACEMENT

ACCREDITATION

Computer and Information Sciences

Computer and Digital Forensics

BSc (Hons)

GF44

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Computer and Digital Forensics

MComp (Hons)

G3F4

120

BBB

DDM

4/5



Computer Networks and Cyber Security

BSc (Hons)

D4W3

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Computer Networks and Cyber Security

MComp (Hons)

G4W2

120

BBB

DDM

4/5



Computer Science

BSc (Hons)

G400

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Computer Science

COURSES

SUPPORTING THE DIGITAL ECONOMY NORTHUMBRIA IS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE GOVERNMENT’S NEW £40M INSTITUTE OF CODING.

MComp (Hons)

G401

120

BBB

DDM

4/5



Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence

BSc (Hons)

G403

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence

MComp (Hons)

G408

120

BBB

DDM

4/5



Computer Science with Games Development

BSc (Hons)

G405

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Computer Science with Games Development

MComp (Hons)

G406

120

BBB

DDM

4/5



Computer Science with Web Development

BSc (Hons)

G404

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Computer Science with Web Development

MComp (Hons)

G409

120

BBB

DDM

4/5



BSc (Hons)

GN52

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Foundation

I200

CDD

MMP

1+3/42

BSc (Hons)

G510

HND/FD

BSc (Hons)

G510

HND/FD

Information Technology Management for Business

INSPIRATIONAL STAFF LECTURER DR MARTA CECCHINATO IS EXPLORING HOW PEOPLE COPE WITH BEING CONSTANTLY CONNECTED IN AN AGE OF ATTENTION ECONOMY. 76

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Foundation Year

BUILDING THE FUTURE

Computing and Information Technology Top-up Course

A £7M ‘SMART BUILDING’ EXCLUSIVELY FOR COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES – OPENED 2018.

Applied Computing (Top-up) London Campus Applied Computing (Top-up)

Find out more

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/ugstudy.

AWARD

Some courses have subject specific entry requirements, all level 3 tariff bearing qualifications are accepted. For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search the course you’re interested in. 2 Upon successful completion of our foundation year, you’ll automatically progress on to one of our 3 or 4 years full-time degrees. 1

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“ The course gives me the chance to keep my options opened and explore the boundless areas for interaction and design. We are given lots of opportunities on exploring different mediums and softwares for our course like sound design, games, VR, coding softwares, motion tracking system, etc.”

Northumbria School of Design All eyes on your work. You’ve got ideas, a great eye and your own unique style. It’s time to use them to build a career. Discover more about this subject area at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-design

Northumbria University Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

Carine Chang BA(Hons) Interaction Design

At Northumbria you’ll be building a portfolio from day one. Your renowned tutors will help you understand what you want to create, and develop your own style. And once you’ve created something that only you can, we’ll help you put it in front of all the right people. You’ll have the chance to work a placement at one of our household-name partners (including Urban Outfitters, Microsoft, Samsung and Nike) and we’ll even showcase your work. Students from Northumbria have won over 40 awards in the last five years at Graduate Fashion Week, and our annual exhibition of Art and Design, REVEAL, attracts hundreds of industry professionals.

Art & Design research power is ranked in the top 10 in the UK (REF2014), meaning we embed research throughout all our teaching. You’ll have everything you need to create. Dedicated show spaces, digital photography studios, CAD suites, traditional letterpress and screen-printing, 3D prototyping workshops, interaction and motion tracking studios - not to mention people who’ll help you master this amazing tech. Our graduates have designed everything from the iPad to the Trunki. What will you create?

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A LEVEL

BTEC

YEARS

AWARD

STUDY ABROAD

PLACEMENT

COURSES

TARIFF POINTS 1

MARK BAILEY IS NORTHUMBRIA’S INSTITUTIONAL LEAD FOR THE £3M AHRC-FUNDED COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAMME CREATIVE FUSE NORTH EAST.

UCAS CODE

Northumbria School of Design

INSPIRATIONAL STAFF

3D Design

BA (Hons)

W260

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Design for Industry

BA (Hons)

W240

120

BBB

DDM

 2

Fashion

BA (Hons)

W230

120

BBB

DDM

 2

Fashion Communication

BA (Hons)

WP29

120

BBB

DDM

3/4

Fashion Design and Marketing

BA (Hons)

W231

120

BBB

DDM



 2

Graphic Design

BA (Hons)

W210

128

ABB

DDM

3/4



Interaction Design

BA (Hons)

W280

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Interior Design

BA (Hons)

W250

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



These courses have a compulsory placement.

AWARD WINNING NAMED AS ONE OF EUROPE’S TOP DESIGN SCHOOLS BY US BUSINESS WEEK MAGAZINE AND HAS AN INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION FOR INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY. 80

Northumbria University Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

A VIBRANT CREATIVE DESIGN COMMUNITY ENCOURAGING COLLABORATIONS AND IDEA SHARING BETWEEN DESIGN COURSES.

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“ 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.”

Education

Dominic Barker BA (Hons) Primary Education

Teaching. Shape the lives of the future. Every lesson can make a difference, and we’ll support you at every step to the classroom. Discover more about this subject area at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-education

We’ve built relationships with local councils, LEAs, plus over 300 schools in the North East and nationwide, so we’ll make sure you get out into the classroom as soon as possible. You will get the chance to experience a range of different institutions and teach various age groups, which will help you gain a greater understanding of what you want to do with your teaching career. You’ll also learn from experienced teachers and experts in everything from educational leadership to supporting marginalised and vulnerable children. So wherever you want to take your career, we’ll give you the skills to make it happen.

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At the end of your degree, you’ll be able to enter the classroom with Qualified Teacher Status. But more than that, you can enter the classroom with the confidence that you’re going to make a difference. And great teachers never stop learning. Northumbria is the North East Hub of the Chartered College of Teaching, so you will have a seamless transition to professional CPD as well as our suite of Masters programmes. It’s time to get out there and connect with your community.

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TARIFF POINTS 1

A LEVEL

BTEC

YEARS

SCHOOL-BASED PLACEMENT

ACCREDITATION

COURSES

UCAS CODE

Education

X120

120

BBB

DDM



AWARD

Primary Education

BA (Hons)

SHAPING THE FUTURE “The tutors are really helpful! We also have the opportunity to undertake a range of placements and experiences outside the lecture hall which really benefit our teaching skills.”

OUR EARLY YEARS STEERING GROUP IS MADE UP OF EMPLOYER REPRESENTATIVES FROM 7 LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO DEVELOP EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTITIONERS.

INSPIRATIONAL STAFF

Dana Hickson 2nd Year BA(Hons) Primary Education

PROFESSOR LIZ ATKINS HAS CARRIED OUT RESEARCH INTO THE SOCIAL JUSTICE, SOCIAL CLASS AND IN/EQUALITY IN EDUCATIONAL CONTEXTS.

“Our Primary Education degree enables you to become a fully rounded teacher ready to take on the challenge of inspiring children to reach their potential. Placements, intervention training and enrichment opportunities will make your experience an exciting and rewarding one.” Karen Hudson Programme Leader

PLACEMENTS SCHOOL-BASED PLACEMENTS MAKE UP A CORE PART OF THE COURSE. YOU’LL DEVELOP AND EVOLVE YOUR THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL TEACHING SKILLS. 84

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Geography and Environmental Sciences You can save the world. If you are interested in the planet, and want to make it better, then we will help you at every step. Discover more about this subject area at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-ges

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“ Supported by academics who are experts in the field, the course provided me with a range of transferable skills, including critical analysis required for jobs within the knowledge economy. You also get real world experience with a range of field trips, including Malaga, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Lake District and Ukraine.” Benjamin Pollard, BA (Hons) Geography Alumni

We undertake field trips and research in more than 30 countries, including field work in the extreme cold climates of our planet. Your final-year dissertation project can be completed overseas, at locations including the Alps, Tenerife and Greek Islands. You’ll also work in new state-of-the-art Geography and Environmental Sciences Analytical Laboratories, and a Qualitative Research suite. It’s the perfect place for you to conduct experiments and measurements, interviews, focus groups and small group workshops for teaching and dissertation projects. Our Geography course received 91% satisfaction in the last National Student Survey (2018).

Everything we do is designed to help you in your career. You will be trained in the latest work-relevant technology, including Geographical Information Systems, MATLAB, SPSS and other career-relevant software, with the option to take advanced level modules in the final year. You’ll also be making a difference in the community as you learn: we work with local communities, schools and organisations in the North East, such as the Great North Museum, Tyne and Wear Archives Museums (TWAM), the Northumberland Wildlife Trust and the region’s Migration and Asylum Justice Forum. The world is waiting. Let’s get out there.

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A LEVEL

BTEC

YEARS

STUDY ABROAD

PLACEMENT

ACCREDITATION

RECENT DEPARTMENTAL RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT CLIMATE CHANGE MAY HAVE PLAYED A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE EXTINCTION OF NEANDERTHALS.

TARIFF POINTS 1

UNCOVERING OUR ANCESTORS

UCAS CODE

Geography and Environmental Sciences

Environmental Science

BSc (Hons)

F751

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Geography

BA (Hons)

L700

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Geography

BSc (Hons)

F800

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Human Geography

MGeog (Hons)

L7T6

120

BBB

DDM

4/5



Physical Geography

BSc (Hons)

F840

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Foundation

F920

CDD

MMP

1+3/42

COURSES

AWARD

Foundation Year Geography and Environmental Sciences

Upon successful completion of our foundation year you will automatically progress on to one of our 3 or 4 years full-time degrees.

REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE LEARN FROM STAFF WITH A RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUNDS, INCLUDING TWO CHARTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS. 88

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INSPIRATIONAL ALUMNI OUR GRADUATES WORK ACROSS THE WORLD AS ELECTED MPS, HEADS OF GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND WITH NGOS SUCH AS OXFAM, MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF) AND WORLD VISION.

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English, History, American Studies and Music We live in rapidly changing times. The stories we tell about our past, present and the future shape the world we live in. Discover more about English at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-english Discover more about History at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-history Discover more about Music at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-music

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“ Perfect course-mix between History and Politics and relates to each other so well! The course gave me an opportunity to discover my love for history and now I want to do it after I graduate.” Kendal Sefton, BA (Hons) History and Politics

Northumbria is within the top 20 in the UK for world-leading or internationally excellent staff research publications (REF 2014). This means that you will be learning from people who are at the forefront of the most important conversations today. Our innovative research will allow you to explore your interests and ensure your learning is at the cutting-edge.

TESOL modules. And our new Music programme (with optional Foundation Year) is unique in its commitment to your real-life work as a musician, where you will learn career management and music history alongside your instrument.

Everything we do is about helping you develop your skillset and critical thinking abilities. The Humanities Foundation Year enables you to build the knowledge and experience to develop your studies at degree level. History courses offer bespoke modules that combine leading research with work experience and workshop-based group work. Our English courses include opportunities to gain a varied teaching experience through placements in schools and our English Language

At Northumbria, we are committed to helping you find the career you love. We regularly collaborate with external partners, including the LIVE Theatre, New Writing North, embassies and local authorities, which means you’ll have the chance to explore a range of different career options. And if you want to find out about other countries and cultures, you can spend a semester overseas with our multiple partners in the US and continental Europe. Join a community of change makers.

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BTEC

YEARS

STUDY ABROAD

PLACEMENT

BA (Hons)

T700

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



English Language and Literature

BA (Hons)

Q390

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



English Language Studies

BA (Hons)

Q310

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



English Literature

BA (Hons)

Q320

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



English Literature and American Studies (Subject to validation)

BA (Hons)

T710

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



English Literature and Creative Writing

BA (Hons)

QW38

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



English Literature and History

BA (Hons)

QV31

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



History

BA (Hons)

V100

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



History and American Studies (Subject to validation)

BA (Hons)

T720

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



History and Politics

BA (Hons)

LV21

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Music

BA (Hons)

W320

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Humanities

Foundation

L8L9

CDD

MMP

1+3/42

Music

Foundation

W310

CDD

MMP

1+3/43

AWARD

Foundation Year

HOME TO INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS INCLUDING ENGLISH: THE JOURNAL OF THE ENGLISH ASSOCIATION, FRENCH HISTORY, IMMIGRANTS & MINORITIES, ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AND HOLOCAUST STUDIES.

Upon successful completion of our foundation year you will automatically progress on to one of our 3 or 4 years full-time degrees.

PARTNERSHIPS WE COLLABORATE WITH NEW WRITING NORTH TO DEVELOP CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND EVENTS FOR THE WIDER WRITING COMMUNITY ACROSS THE NORTH EAST. WE SUPPORT INNOVATIVE NEW LEARNING OFFERS, WITH A FOCUS ON TALENT DEVELOPMENT. Northumbria University Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

American Studies

COURSES

RESEARCH ACTIVE

A LEVEL

DR LAURA FISH HAS MORE THAN TEN YEARS’ EXPERIENCE IN BROADCAST TELEVISION AND RADIO, HER SECOND NOVEL STRANGE MUSIC WAS LISTED FOR THE ORANGE PRIZE AND NOMINATED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL IMPAC DUBLIN LITERACY AWARD.

TARIFF POINTS 1

INSPIRATIONAL STAFF

UCAS CODE

English, History, American Studies and Music

Upon successful completion of our foundation year you will automatically progress on to BA (Hons) Music.

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“ The Law and Business building is very modern with lots of areas to work and study, including the law library, student law office and the Hub areas.”

Northumbria Law School Drive your ambitions and make a difference with a law degree. Discover more about this subject area at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-law

Jenny McFadden, Law with Business LLB (Hons)

Do you see yourself as a solicitor at a top law firm or a barrister in the courtroom? Making a difference in your community? Or maybe you just want a great career, and you want a degree that will make you attractive to any employer. Whatever your motivation, studying Law at Northumbria Law School is a powerful first step. Everything we do here is about developing the skills and attributes you need to succeed in your career, wherever it takes you. You’ll learn how to apply legal rules and skills to authentic civil and criminal scenarios. You’ll have opportunities to network with major law firms, barristers chambers and other employers throughout your degree.

You’ll be working towards a great job. Northumbria is ranked 1st in the country for sustained employment for Law graduates one year after graduation (LEO 2018). And you aren’t just learning the theory: with the help of our world renowned academic staff, you will have the opportunity to represent real clients while you study. Our Student Law Office is the largest of its kind in the UK. Law students just like you have represented more than 2,300 clients and secured more than £1 million on their behalf. So when you start your first job, you’ll already have practical real world experience and skills. Plus, you’ll have had the opportunity to make a difference in peoples’ lives. It’s time to take that first step towards making a difference.

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PLACEMENT

ACCREDITATION

128

ABB

DDM

3/4



M Law

M100

128

ABB

DDM



BTEC

UCAS CODE

AWARD

Graduate Diploma in Law/Common Professional Examination

GDL/CPE

See website for details1

Graduate Diploma in Law/Common Professional Examination (Distance Learning)

GDL/CPE

See website for details

M Law (leading to Exempting or Bar Professional Training Course)

QUEENS ANNIVERSARY PRIZE FOR THE OUTSTANDING WORK OF OUR STUDENT LAW OFFICE, AND WINNER OF THE ‘BEST LAW SCHOOL’ ACCOLADE AT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S STUDENT PRO BONO AWARDS A RECORD THREE TIMES.

YEARS

M101

COURSES

Law LLB

MULTI AWARD-WINNING

A LEVEL

LLB (Hons)

TARIFF POINTS 1

STUDY ABROAD

Northumbria Law School



London Campus Mental Health Law and Practice Certificate2

Cert.

See website for details1

9 months

Foundation Year Law

Foundation

M757

CDD

MMP

1+3/43

There are a limited number of places on this course. Please see our website for further details.

Upon successful completion of our foundation year you will automatically progress to the first year of the LLB (Hons) course.

REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE JOIN OUR MULTI AWARD-WINNING STUDENT LAW OFFICE AND GAIN EXPERIENCE IN REAL LIFE PRO BONO CASES. 96

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STATE-OF-THEART FACILITIES INCLUDING AN AUTHENTIC CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURTROOM, LEGAL SKILLS HUB, STUDENT LAW CLINIC AND ON-SITE PRACTITIONER LAW LIBRARY.

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Mathematics

“ Staff are really friendly and supportive. The work is always challenging but fulfilling. I love my course!” Isobel Fenton BSc (Hons) Mathematics

Discover a new way of thinking. Mathematics graduates understand the world in a unique way. In a way that’s becoming increasingly valued in our data-driven society. Find your next big challenge here. Discover more about this subject area at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-mathematics

You won’t be doing it alone. Our staff of world-renowned mathematicians will be there to help you at every step, giving you accessible ways into fascinating concepts and ensuring that you have all the support you need to make a success of your degree. We‘ve recently made a £6.7m investment in STEM facilities at Northumbria (co-funded by HEFCE teaching capital award 2014-16) which means you’ll have state-of-the-art software laboratories and a dedicated Mathematics Hub to help you to unlock your potential.

Industry-leading employers are consistently looking for problem-solvers and flexible thinkers, and Mathematics graduates fit this perfectly. Our Employer Advisory Board is made up of companies like BAE Systems and Siemens, who help to ensure your course content is 100% relevant. Students like you have taken up placements with Nissan, Lloyds Bank plc and IBM among others, so you’ll have professional experience before you even graduate. Northumbria Mathematics graduates have gone on to work at Intel, NHS, Accenture, Ernst & Young, Procter & Gamble and many more. Where do you want to go?

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TARIFF POINTS 1

A LEVEL

BTEC

YEARS

STUDY ABROAD

PLACEMENT

Mathematics

BSc (Hons)

G100

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Mathematics

MMath (Hons)

G101

120

BBB

DDM

4/5



Foundation

F232

CDD

MMP

1+3/42

COURSES

AWARD

Foundation Year

POWERING LIFE ON MARS

Mathematics and Physics

THE DEPARTMENT, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, HAS DEVELOPED A PROTOTYPE ENGINE TO HARVEST ENERGY ON THE SURFACE OF MARS

SPECIALIST FACILITIES THE ZONE IS OPEN 24/7, PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH OPEN PLAN COLLABORATING WORKING ENVIRONMENTS. SO YOU CAN TACKLE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP ASSIGNMENTS COMFORTABLY. 100

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Upon successful completion of our foundation year, you’ll be able to progress on to one of our courses in BSc (Hons) Mathematics, BSc (Hons) Physics or BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics.

REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE THROUGH WORK PLACEMENTS YOU CAN GAIN A REAL INSIGHT INTO THE INDUSTRY YOU WANT TO WORK IN. PREVIOUS STUDENTS HAVE DONE PLACEMENTS WITH P&G, IBM AND PWC.

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Mechanical and Construction Engineering Hands-on training for a dynamic career. This field is using incredible technology to create unimaginable machines and structures: the future is here, and it’s on Northumbria’s campus. Discover more about this subject area at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-engineering

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“ I enjoy the practical application of my course and how it allows me skills and knowledge to work in diverse workplaces. The course helps me to become more hands on and solve problems better” Tari Chiunye Engineering (Foundation Year)

There has never been a more exciting time to be starting out in Mechanical and Construction Engineering. You’ll work in specialist laboratories for structures and mechanics, smart materials and composites, automation and manufacturing, and fluids and thermodynamics. You’ll have access to state of the art facilities, including everything from 5-axis CNC machines to 3D printers and engine test cells to wind tunnels. And we’ll make sure that these facilities feel like home to you. You’ll collaborate across the world. China, India, Europe and the Middle East are all working on dynamic engineering projects, so it only makes sense to run student exchanges and learn from each other.

And you’ll build a career. At Northumbria we work closely with professional accrediting bodies including CIBSE, CIHT, CIOB, ICE, IHE, ImechE and IstructE. This means that our courses reflect the latest industry developments. Our employer advisory boards include AkzoNobel, Balfour Beatty, Caterpillar, BAE Systems, Nissan, Parsons Brinckerhoff and Wilmott Dixon. These big names oversee what we teach, to ensure your learning is 100% career-relevant. Northumbria is home to the UK’s most innovative Business–university collaboration (THE Awards 2017), and we use those contact networks to give your career the best possible start.

Embrace the technology of tomorrow’s infrastructure.

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A LEVEL

BTEC

YEARS

STUDY ABROAD

PLACEMENT

ACCREDITATION

TARIFF POINTS 1

Automotive Engineering

BEng (Hons)

H3P3

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Automotive Engineering

MEng (Hons)

H3P4

120

BBB

DDM

4/5



Civil Engineering

BEng (Hons)

H200

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Civil Engineering

MEng (Hons)

H201

120

BBB

DDM

4/5



BSc (Hons)

K251

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



COURSES

AWARD

PART-TIME

UCAS CODE

Mechanical and Construction Engineering

INVESTING IN TECH

Construction Engineering Management Construction Engineering Management

BSc (Hons)

N/A

120

BBB

DDM

3/5

WE’VE RECENTLY SPENT £6.7M ON NEW STEM FACILITIES FOR STUDENTS.

Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

BEng (Hons)

H3M9

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

MEng (Hons)

H8C4

120

BBB

DDM

4/5



Mechanical Engineering

BEng (Hons)

H300

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Mechanical Engineering

MEng (Hons)

H304

120

BBB

DDM

4/5



BEng (Hons)

H303

HND/FD

Foundation

H3M2



Top-up Course Mechanical Design Engineering

Foundation Year Engineering

CDD

MMP

1+3/42

Upon successful completion of our foundation year, you’ll automatically progress on to one of our 3 or 4 years full-time degrees, except BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering.

DIGITAL FUTURES WE’RE ADDRESSING APPLIED AND THEORETICAL RESEARCH THEMES TO COMBAT THE EMERGING CHALLENGES OF THE DIGITISATION OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. 104

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RESEARCH ACTIVE WE ARE A TOP 35 ENGINEERING RESEARCH DEPARTMENT WITH 79% OF OUR OUTPUTS RANKED WORLD-LEADING OR INTERNATIONALLY EXCELLENT. (REF 2014).

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Nursing, Midwifery and Health Make a career out of changing lives. As a Registered Nurse professional you will transform the lives of patients, families and communities. Discover more about Allied Health at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-health Discover more about Midwifery at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-midwifery Discover more about Nursing at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-nursing

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“ I feel so grateful to have been given the opportunity to study adult nursing in my home city of Newcastle. I’ve learned so many different aspects of nursing and developed in my practice, academic and confidence base so much since starting. Before staring here I never really knew how to think and write critically but that has completely changed.” Aisha Robinson BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

At Northumbria, we will prepare you for a rewarding, but challenging role in the health sector. We offer undergraduate nursing programmes in Adult, Child, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nursing and in Midwifery, which lead to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. We currently rank 12th in the Guardian League table for Nursing and Midwifery (2019), meaning you’ll be provided with a high quality education. As part of the student journey you will receive individual attention via a personal tutor system to enable development of your learning and you will get plenty of ‘hands-on’ experience with patients in a wide variety of settings.

Students will also get the opportunity to work practically and theoretically with members of the wider healthcare profession throughout their programme of education. In our pre-registration nursing programmes, students divide their time equally between oncampus learning, in the state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Centre, with the other half of their time spent on placement in NHS Trusts, voluntary agencies and the independent healthcare sector. We’ll be there to help you, every step of the way.

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BSc (Hons)

Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Adult)

ACCREDITATION

Midwifery Studies

PART-TIME

BSc (Hons)

PLACEMENT

Community Specialist Practice District Nursing

YEARS

AWARD

BTEC

COURSES

A LEVEL

UCAS CODE

WE PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS HOSPITAL, COMMUNITY, NHS, PRIVATE AND VOLUNTARY SETTINGS.

TARIFF POINTS 1

Nursing, Midwifery and Health

PARTNERS IN PRACTICE

See website for details1

B720

120

BBB

DDM

2



BSc (Hons)

B700

120

BBB

DDM



Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Child)

BSc (Hons)

B701

120

BBB

DDM



Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities)

BSc (Hons)

B741

120

BBB

DDM



Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

BSc (Hons)

B740

120

BBB

DDM



Occupational Therapy

BSc (Hons)

B920

120

BBB

DDM

2



DipHE

B990

DDD

MMP

2



CDD

MMP

Operating Department Practice



 

Top-up/Completion Courses

SPECIALIST FACILITIES YOU’LL BE BASED AT COACH LANE CAMPUS, HOME TO OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART CLINICAL SKILLS CENTRE, ONE OF THE BIGGEST AND BEST HEALTHCARE TRAINING FACILITIES IN THE COUNTRY.

Development Practice and Leading Change in Health3

BSc (Hons)

Nursing Science

BSc (Hons)

See website for details1



These courses have a compulsory placement.

This part-time course is offered to experienced health or social care professionals.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION WE ARE WELL ESTABLISHED WITH APPROVED COURSES BY NURSING AND MIDWIFERY (NMC) AND HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL (HPC). 108

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“ Being on the physics course has been an enjoyable experience, mainly due to the friendly staff who are always able to help and offer advice.” Alex Smith BSc Physics with Astrophysics

Physics and Electrical Engineering Become a pioneer. Physics and Electrical Engineering are where hardware meets software, where innovative research meets practical developments, and at Northumbria, you’ll be at the heart of it. Discover more about Engineering at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-engineering Discover more about Physics at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-physics

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“ I enjoy the wide range of subjects taught and the all opportunities available throughout the course.” Emily Crayston BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

We’re using state-of-the-art facilities to answer the big questions. Expert staff, worldclass research facilities and industry-leading accreditation, give you the chance to discover how everything works and make yourself an ideal candidate to employers. You’ll be working on the problems that matter. We actively support the move towards electric vehicles, helping European cities to move to low-carbon transportation systems. You will benefit from teaching which draws upon our prestigious reputation in energy materials and our world leading research on liquids and solids interactions.

You’ll also build the kind of professional contacts that will prove invaluable post-graduation. Learning astrophysics? We have a formal relationship with NASA. Our courses have been awarded professional recognition by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for 30 years, meaning you’ll gain an invaluable career edge to your degree. We have recently extensively refurbished our excellent smart surfaces and energy materials laboratories, which include a rapid prototyping room, 3D printing facilities, as well as the Electrical Engineering lab with a scanning electron microscope (SEM). And we’ll make sure that our state of the art facilities feel like home to you.

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UCAS CODE

TARIFF POINTS 1

A LEVEL

BTEC

YEARS

STUDY ABROAD

PLACEMENT

ACCREDITATION

Physics and Electrical Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

BEng (Hons)

H600

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Electrical and Electronic Engineering

MEng (Hons)

H602

120

BBB

DDM

4/5



Physics

BSc (Hons)

F300

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Physics

MPhys (Hons)

F301

120

BBB

DDM

4/5



Physics with Astrophysics

BSc (Hons)

F3F5

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Physics with Astrophysics

MPhys (Hons)

F2W4

120

BBB

DDM

4/5



Electronic Design Engineering

BEng (Hons)

H610

HND/FD

Mobile Communications Engineering

BEng (Hons)

G422

HND/FD

Engineering

Foundation

H3M2

CDD

MMP

1+3/42

Mathematics and Physics

Foundation

F232

CDD

MMP

1+3/42

COURSES

INDUSTRY COLLABORATION WE WORK CLOSELY WITH BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY TO HELP ORGANISATIONS BENEFIT FROM NEW SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND APPROACHES.

AWARD

Top-up Courses

Foundation Year

Upon successful completion of our foundation year, you’ll automatically progress on to one of our 3 or 4 years full-time degrees. Please see website for full details.

SPECIALIST FACILITIES WE HAVE A DEDICATED UNDERGRADUATE PHYSICS LAB HOUSING A MUON DETECTOR, MINI ANECHOIC CHAMBER AND A DARK ROOM, PLUS SO MUCH MORE. 112

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EXPLORING THE SUN LECTURER DR RICHARD MORTON HAS BEEN WORKING WITH NASA TO ANALYSE GROUND-BREAKING SOLAR IMAGERY.

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“ I enjoy that throughout the course we have been able to conduct our own studies to find out more about human behaviour, and I particularly enjoyed the intimacy module in third year which involved learning about love and relationships such as how different people behave in relationships.”

Psychology

Kate Lawrence BSc (Hons) Psychology

Learn about the inner workings of the human mind. Interested in the study of people and their behaviour? At Northumbria you’ll be at the forefront of learning more. Discover more about this subject area at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-psychology

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Research-led teaching will help you explore different parts of psychology, particularly around mental health. One of our main research interests is in the ‘Psychology of Health and Wellbeing’, so if you’re interested in mental health, you will be learning at the cutting edge. You’ll be in a professional environment from the start. We have a range of labs, including the Brain, Performance and Nutrition Research Centre. Northumbria’s Centre for Sleep Research conducts a range of trailblazing studies, with the UK’s only ecologically valid two-bedroom sleep laboratory.

We want you to get out there. Sign up for a work placement, and learn the key steps to becoming a councillor, a therapist, or finding your perfect role within the third sector. The courses you take meet the latest industry standards and are accredited by the British Psychological Society, which means you can earn yourself Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Wherever you decide to go, an understanding of the human mind will take you there.

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UCAS CODE

TARIFF POINTS 1

A LEVEL

BTEC

YEARS

STUDY ABROAD

ACCREDITATION

Psychology

Psychology (with optional pathways in Business, Clinical, Experimental, Forensic or Health Psychology)

BSc (Hons)

C800

128

ABB

DDM

3/4



Psychology with Criminology

BSc (Hons)

C8M9

128

ABB

DDM

3/4



Foundation

C801

CDD

MMP

1+3/42

COURSES

INDUSTRY COLLABORATION

AWARD

Foundation Year Psychology

WE WORK WITH INDUSTRY EXPERTS TO INFORM NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT. INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATORS HAVE INCLUDED KELLOGG’S, PUBLIC HEALTH BLACKPOOL AND THE INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION.

Upon successful completion of our foundation year, you’ll be able to progress onto one of the following courses; BSc (Hons) Psychology or BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology.

INSPIRATIONAL STAFF SPECIALIST FACILITIES YOU’LL HAVE ACCESS TO AN OBSERVATION STUDIO, EYE-TRACKING LAB, MOTION CAPTURE SUITE, EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY LAB, SLEEP LAB, APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY LAB, PSYCHOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING LAB AND MORE. 116

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‘‘PSYCHOLOGY IS A WONDERFUL COURSE WITH SOME OF THE NICEST LECTURERS, ENGAGING MATERIALS AND IS ACCREDITED BY THE BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY. THERE’S A WIDE RANGE OF MODULES YOU COULD PICK FROM SO THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE’’ MARK FAMELTON, BSC (HONS) PSYCHOLOGY.

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“ The lecturers have lots of industry contacts, so if you’re trying to gain extra experience they can provide you with fantastic opportunities to enhance your employability.”

Social Sciences

Joshua Lumsden BSc (Hons) Criminology

Create an impact on the world. Learn how to shape the way we live and bring a positive change to your community. Discover more about this subject area at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-socialsciences

Social Sciences incorporates insights from a variety of disciplines and involves a critical approach to learning about real world issues and challenges. From the nature and extent of crime, harm and victimisation, culture, identity and social justice problems, to understanding how local, regional and global matters are governed and how conflicts are resolved. You’ll be learning from those engaged in cutting edge research and from scholars who are shaping policy even as they’re teaching you. Our academics are pioneering social change which includes: making life better for homeless people; working with volunteers in conflict and humanitarian crisis settings across the globe; collaborative projects with activists including women health promoters in Peru and those engaged in sanitation projects in India.

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Our courses are focussed on a career. Everything we do is about getting you into a career that suits you. You’ll undertake placements that have demonstrable impact on local and national organisations, as diverse as Youth Justice, the police, the BBC, the Red Cross, faith based groups and the Press Association. You’ll graduate understanding how to communicate, how to persuade and solve problems and how to bring different ideas together to effect social transformation. Whether you’re using these skills to ease tensions between countries, improve policing and criminal justice systems, broadcast ideas to the world or simply make your own positive contribution in the world of work, then Social Sciences is a great place to begin your career. How do you want to shape the world?

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UCAS CODE

TARIFF POINTS 1

A LEVEL

BTEC

YEARS

STUDY ABROAD

PLACEMENT

Social Sciences

Criminology

BSc (Hons)

M900

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Criminology and Sociology

BSc (Hons)

LM39

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



International Relations and Politics

BA (Hons)

L2L2

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Journalism and English Literature

BA (Hons)

PQ53

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Mass Communication

BA (Hons)

P301

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Mass Communication with Advertising

BA (Hons)

P3N5

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Mass Communication with Business

BA (Hons)

P3N1

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Mass Communication with Public Relations

BA (Hons)

P3P2

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Media and Journalism

BA (Hons)

PP35

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Professional Policing

BSc (Hons)

LL44

120

BBB

DDM

Sociology

BSc (Hons)

L300

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Mass Communication

BA (Hons)

P900

HND/FD

Mass Communication and Business

BA (Hons)

PN91

HND/FD

Foundation

L3L4

COURSES

INSPIRATIONAL STAFF OUR STAFF WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARTS ALLIANCE, VOLUNTARY SERVICES OVERSEAS, NEW WRITING NORTH, THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES,THE BRITISH COUNCIL AND MANY OTHERS.

AWARD

Completion Course

Foundation Year

INVESTING IN FACILITIES CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT – A VIBRANT, MULTIDISCIPLINARY VIRTUAL RESEARCH CENTRE. 120

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REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE WORK ON CHALLENGING REAL LIFE PROJECTS, GIVING YOU INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE SOUGHT AFTER BY EMPLOYERS.

CDD

MMP

1+3/42

Upon successful completion of our foundation year, you’ll automatically progress on to one of our 3 or 4 year full-time degrees.

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Social Work and Community Wellbeing Build a career in helping your community. Discover the difference you can make to people’s lives, and shape your career in the health and social care system. Discover more about this subject area at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-socialwork

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“ I have had a variety of inspiring placements in a range of different settings. Along with my tutors support, this has contributed to establishing my own professional identity. As a final year student I feel equipped with the appropriate skills and training to become an autonomous qualified occupational therapist.” Emily Lomas BSc Occupational Therapy

Work placements will complement your studies and build your confidence, as well as help you collect invaluable first-hand experience. Choose a BSc (Hons) in Social Work and upon graduation you’ll be able to apply for the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) for registration as a social worker. And with 170 days assessed practice placements in a social work related setting under your belt, you’ll be ready for it. You can go wherever your interest takes you. Childhood and Early Years Studies and the Integrated Health and Social Care degree will help you to understand how to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable people.

The majority (almost 97%) of our graduates in social work are either in work or study six months after graduation (DHLE 2016/17), so you will be in the right place for starting your career in social work. Whatever role you choose within the world of Social Work, we will support you as you learn how to support others. With our expertise and your passion, you’ll be ready to change lives.

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BTEC

YEARS

STUDY ABROAD

PLACEMENT

Childhood and Early Years Studies

BA (Hons)

W3P9

120

BBB

DDM

Guidance and Counselling

BA (Hons)

B9L5

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Integrated Health and Social Care

BSc (Hons)

L5L5

120

BBB

DDM

3/4



Occupational Therapy

BSc (Hons)

B920

120

BBB

DDM

2

Social Work

BSc (Hons)

L502

120

BBB

DDM

COURSES

AWARD

ACCREDITATION

A LEVEL

PROFESSOR GRETA DEFEYTER HAS WON NUMEROUS AWARDS FOR HER RESEARCH ON SCHOOL BREAKFAST CLUBS, SHE IS A KEY ACADEMIC ADVISOR TO THE ALL PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP ON SCHOOL FOOD.

TARIFF POINTS 1

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These courses have a compulsory placement.

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RESEARCH ACTIVE WE’RE DEDICATED TO FOCUSSING ON THE NEEDS OF VULNERABLE GROUPS AND HOW THEY ARE ADDRESSED THROUGH A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES AND AGENCIES.

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Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation Discover the science that drives sport and fitness. Gain the skills to help athletes perform to their highest potential or make your mark by tackling the biggest health challenges. Discover more about this subject area at northumbria.ac.uk/ug-sport

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“ You really feel like part of a community. All the lectures are so helpful and you can really tell they care about your wellbeing.” Emma Robinson BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science

If you’re into sport , you’ll know the importance of training. Whether you want to be a coach, a physio or a professional sportsperson (and our graduates have done all three), at Northumbria we’ll make your training feel like the real thing. Our state-of-the-art facilities include laboratories for physiology, biomechanics and nutrition. We also have a strength and conditioning suite, a Clinical Skills Centre, an indoor sprint track and performance analysis facilities. You will be taught by an experienced team of research active and practitioner based academics who come from diverse professional backgrounds. So you can get into the science of sport, and learn how to get every ounce of athletic achievement out of a human body.

You’ll also learn by doing. As part of our internship programme, you’ll have the opportunity to work at elite sports clubs, such as Newcastle United, Sunderland Football Club and the Newcastle Falcons. We take placements seriously - our Physiotherapy course has six Clinical Practice Placements as standard. And if you want to learn further afield, you can take a year out of your studies and study abroad. Whether you plan to use sport to win trophies, to support elite athletes, or to change the lives of people in your local community, Northumbria will develop your talent and ignite your passion. It’s time to start your training.

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UCAS CODE

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A LEVEL

BTEC

YEARS

PLACEMENT

Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation

Applied Sport and Exercise Science

BSc (Hons)

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ABB

DDM

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Applied Sport Science with Coaching

BSc (Hons)

C6XC

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ABB

DDM

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Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons)

B160

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ABB

DDM

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Sport Coaching

BSc (Hons)

CX61

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ABB

DDM

Sport Development

BA (Hons)

C6X1

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BBB

DDM

Sport, Exercise and Nutrition

BSc (Hons)

CB64

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BBB

DDM

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Sport Management

BSc (Hons)

CN62

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ABB

DDM

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Foundation

C6N9

CDD

MMP

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COURSES

WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES OUR £30M SPORT CENTRAL HOUSES PHYSIOLOGY, BIOMECHANICS AND NUTRITION LABS. YOU CAN ALSO ACCESS OUR STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SUITES, CLINICAL SKILLS CENTRE, INDOOR SPRINT TRACK AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS FACILITIES.

AWARD

Foundation Year Sport Development and Management

This course has a compulsory placement.

Upon successful completion of our foundation year, you’ll automatically progress on to either BA Sport Development or BSc Sport Management.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ‘‘WE UNDERTAKE PLACEMENTS IN 2ND & 3RD YEAR, AS WELL AS A CPD MODULE, WITH SCHOOLS AND LOCAL SPORTS CLUBS. WHICH IS REALLY USEFUL AS I GAINED VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE.” REBECCA OLDROYD, BSC (HONS) SPORT COACHING.

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How to apply Applying to university can be overwhelming. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to help you through the process.

Applying You need to apply for a university course through the UCAS website: ucas.com. If you are considering a part-time or distance learning course, then you can apply directly to Northumbria University. EU & International students, from outside of the European Union, can also apply directly to Northumbria from the course pages on our website. You can start your application from September and can apply for up to five courses. Alongside your application, you will need to write a personal statement. This is where you sell yourself and make your application stand out from the crowd. For more information on applying to Northumbria, visit our website: northumbria.ac.uk/applicationguides

Your application journey

Research universities and attend Open Days.

Create a UCAS account and start your application.

Write your personal statement and then submit your application.

Receive your offers and choose your firm/insurance options.

Get your results Met your conditions? Congratulations youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re into Northumbria! Just missed your conditions? You can accept your insurance offer.

Selection process We will read your application in detail, looking very carefully at the information you have told us about yourself. We are interested in your academic qualifications and potential, work and life experiences, and your personal skills and qualities. For some courses, you may need to attend an interview before we can make you an offer. For further information on the selection process for a specific course, visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses. Any offer the University may make is subject to the terms and conditions. For more information visit: northumbria.ac.uk/handbook. Details of Northumbria University Admissions Policy can be found by visiting our website at northumbria.ac.uk/admissionspolicy.

Missed your insurance offer? You could still find a place through Clearing.

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International Applicantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Journey

Entry Requirements

This is our quick and easy guide on how to apply for an undergraduate course at Northumbria. For more details please visit: northumbria.ac.uk/international.

You can find out what the entry requirements are for each of our courses by looking at the course tables on each subject page, or alternatively visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses.

Remember to allow plenty of time to apply and take note of our application deadlines on our website.

Visit: northumbria.ac.uk/international for more information on how to apply, our courses and what the region has to offer.

Once you have an offer, details on how to apply online for accommodation will be sent to you by email.

You can apply for our programmes directly on the Northumbria University website, or via UCAS if you are applying.

Most applicants are required to pay a deposit to secure their place.

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We will consider your application and decide whether to make you an offer. We may request further information such as a portfolio or invite you to an interview, either in person or via Skype depending on the course. An offer will be emailed to you. It will be either unconditional or conditional, depending if you have completed your qualifications or are still working towards them. If your offer was conditional, it is important for you to provide us with your results as soon as possible.

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We will then issue you a CAS to apply for your visa if you require one. It is important to prepare your visa application in good time so you can arrive in time for inductions.

Book a meet and great service with us and complete your self-registration online.

Northumbria University accepts a wide variety of academic and vocational qualifications for entry. Find out what points are awarded to grades at ucas.com and search for their tariff calculator. The University welcomes applications from students studying qualifications from different qualification types â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for example A level and a BTEC qualification in combination. If you are made an offer you will be asked to achieve UCAS Tariff points from all of the qualifications you are studying at level 3. You should check the detailed information on entry requirements for each course on our website.

International Applicants To find out more information about international applications and procedures, as well as all our entry requirements and next steps, head to northumbria.ac.uk/international. We also ask for evidence of English Language as part of your application. We will usually ask for a University recognised English Language test such as IELTS or Pearson. However, we also accept a number of other English Language tests and country-specific qualifications, for more information please visit northumbria.ac.uk/ international. Get in touch If you require additional information about any of our courses, entry requirements, or need advice on the application process, then please contact our Applicant Services Team on +44 (0)191 406 0901 or email bc.applicant services@northumbria.ac.uk and we will be happy to help.

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Our campuses We are global: Newcastle, London, Amsterdam. City Campus

Coach Lane Campus

London Campus

Amsterdam Campus

Located in the cosmopolitan centre of Newcastle, our City Campus marries a unique combination of innovative contemporary buildings and historical sites that have been listed because of their heritage and grandeur.

Home to education, nursing, healthcare and social work, our Coach Lane Campus is a 15-minute free bus journey from the City Campus. Our state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Centre is a purpose-built facility that will allow you to develop practical skills and gain valuable experience of real hospital situations through a simulated environment.

Located in the heart of the city, our London Campus is situated just minutes away from Liverpool Street station. The campus is in a well-known student hub, around the corner from several other university campuses.

In the city that has world-class museums, theatres, bars and restaurants, Northumbria University offers several exchange programmes within the excellent teaching facilities provided by the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS).

The campus has a range of restaurants, cafes and a campus shop with an in-store bakery to cater for all your needs. We are extremely proud that our university facilities are ranked 15th in the UK*. Our award-winning Northumbria Students’ Union (NSU) offers everyday good value on food and drink, entertainment, and opportunities to get involved in just about anything. With over 100 societies for you to join, from recreational sport societies to volunteering and charitable societies, there’s something for everyone. Discover more at: northumbria.ac.uk/citycampus.

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Besides its excellent facilities and exceptional Clinical Skills Centre, the campus has a library, restaurant, café and Students’ Union. To find out more about Coach Lane Campus, visit northumbria.ac.uk/coachlane.

Ranked #1 in the latest QS Best Student Cities 2018, London is for those who are ready for the hustle and bustle of city life. To find out more about our London campus, visit northumbria.ac.uk/london.

Undergraduates can experience a semester or a year abroad in this city that is full of history, is an easy-going society and is a bustling hub of commerce and intellectual exchange. To find out more about our Amsterdam Campus, visit northumbria.ac.uk/amsterdam.

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Our incredible city Newcastle. A great city. One that never stands still. A city full of history and inspires the future.

The facts speak for themselves:

Our students enjoy sights such as:

• The Top Student City in the UK – The Student Hut 2018

• Tyneside Cinema, a city centre independent cinema with a great bar and café.

• Rough Guides 2018 named Newcastle as the best place to visit in the world.

• Hipster bowling alley, Lane7, where you can also sip spectacular cocktails.

• We are one of the fastest growing cities in the UK.*

• Multiple music venues such as Metro Radio Arena, the O2 Academy and the 2018 Visit England Gold Award winner for Excellence Sage, Gateshead.

We also have Hadrian’s Wall, a World Heritage Site, snaking through our city, world-class culture, vibrant nightlife, award-winning dining, fantastic shopping, inspiring heritage and acclaimed architecture. No matter what your interests, there’s something for you.

“ As an international student, I was pleasantly surprised at how accessible oriental shops in Newcastle are! There’s always something or somewhere to go in the city that suits everyone – whether you’re into street photography or just looking for a good brew, you’ll definitely find it here.” Jasmine Nanta BA (Hons) Business with Marketing Management

• The Quayside and the seven bridges that span over the Tyne • Tynemouth, for the indoor market and epic coastline, accessible in 20 minutes by Metro from the city centre. • Jesmond Dene for summer picnics, Pets Corner and city tranquillity.

*PwC Good Growth for Cities Index, 2017

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Travel in Newcastle Whether travelling by air, sea, rail or road, Northumbria University is easily accessible. Air

Rail

Newcastle has its own international airport operating both domestic and international flights to cities all around the world, which makes travel to and from the city quick and easy.

Rail services operate from many cities. Approximate travelling times are:

Newcastle International Airport Tel: +44 (0)871 882 1121 newcastleairport.com Sea Car ferry and passenger services operate to Tyneside from Holland. The North Shields International Ferry Terminal at Royal Quays (Tyne Commission Quay) is seven miles east of Newcastle. Bus services run from the terminal building to the city centre. DFDS Seaways Tel: +44 (0) 871 522 9955 dfdsseaways.co.uk

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Birmingham: Edinburgh: Glasgow: London: Manchester: Sheffield:

3 hours 1Â˝ hours 3 hours 3 hours 2Â˝ hours 2 hours

Rail Enquiries Tel: +44 (0)8457 484 950 nationalrail.co.uk Coach National Express operates good services. Approximate travelling times are: Birmingham: Edinburgh: Glasgow: London: Manchester: Sheffield:

5 hours 3 hours 4 hours 6 hours 4 hours 3 hours

National Express Tel: +44 (0)871 781 8178 nationalexpress.com

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Edinburgh

New York 8hrs

Amsterdam 1hr 30mins

1hr 30mins

Belfast

Newcastle upon Tyne

Belfast 55 mins Dublin Dublin 1hr 10mins

Manchester

Paris 1hr 50mins Dubai 7hrs 50mins

2hrs 30mins

Arriving into Newcastle If you are travelling to Northumbria University by public transport, then you can arrange a Meet and Greet service free of charge. Our team can collect you, and your family members, and take you directly to your student accommodation. Check out our website for full details and to book your Meet and Greet: northumbria.ac.uk/meetandgreet Travelling around Newcastle

Birmingham 3hrs

London 3hrs

Newcastle is a very compact city so getting around is easy. It has one of the best integrated transport systems in the country, centred upon the Metro system, and the extensive bus networks. Excellent bus and Metro services run between our two Newcastle campuses.

approximate journey times

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“ The University Library is my saviour! It’s a great communal working space, with quiet rooms and even a late night cuppa spot. I couldn’t wish for a better place to work, read or revise. Plus, I am a late night reviser and I have never felt unsafe studying until the early hours there.”

Your university library

Phoebe Smith BA (Hons) Business Management

Northumbria University Library is one of the best academic libraries in the UK, and has held the Government Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation since 2010.

Our libraries provide extensive print and electronic collections of scholarly resources, including:

Discover more at northumbria.ac.uk/library

• over 100 subscribed scholarly resources, including databases, collections of early historical books and primary digital archives.

• around half a million print books, • nearly 843,000 electronic books,

• extensive collection of more than 83,000 print and electronic journals,

The City Campus Library is open and staffed 24/7 in term time, while Coach Lane Library and the Law Practice Library also offer extensive opening hours. The Library’s learning and research spaces are designed to meet the needs of students, with all three libraries providing places to read, think, write, focus, collaborate, and be inspired. The Library’s Northumbria Skills Programme is designed to support you to become an effective, independent scholar, providing comprehensive advice and guidance on a variety of learning skills, including academic reading and writing, literature searching and referencing. Discover more at northumbria.ac.uk/library

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“ We’ve introduced more consistent and seamless approaches to students accessing services by creating new teams, investing in technology, and so shaping new ways of working which puts students at the heart of what we do.”

Student Central

Professor Jane Core Director of Student and Library Services

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

Student Central is located at City Campus Library (24/7 during term time); City Campus East, and Coach Lane Library. Ask4Help is the University’s dedicated student frontline service providing 24/7 contact for all queries and requests for support. Queries that cannot be resolved by Ask4Help are referred to professional advisors in Student and Library Services and other teams across the University.

Each campus has a dedicated student space providing access to; Ask4Help, appointments with expert advisors, group training, and a wide-range of drop-in opportunities.

Student Central can provide support on: • Accommodation

• Money and finance

• Applying for jobs

• Placements

• Assessments

• Starting your own business

• Change of student status

• Study abroad

• Choosing a career

• Using the library

• Counselling

• Visas and welfare

• Course information • Disability • Learning skills

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You can contact Ask4Help face to face at the service points, online through the Student Portal , by phone or visit northumbria.ac.uk/ask4help.

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“ I have been able to get involved with the Newcastle United Foundation, the Kielder Marathon and the Rugby League’s Magic Weekend alongside all the opportunities within the University to coach multi sports in the children’s school holiday camps. I’ve also been able to work with the Sports President to have a say in the campaigns which Northumbria Sport run.”

Northumbria Sport From social and participation opportunities through to supporting our athletes to succeed at the highest level we are committed to meeting the needs and motivations of our student community. Discover more at northumbriasport.com

Ellen Bullocks BA Sport Development

Through sport and wellbeing, our students can be active, healthier and ready for a successful future. At City Campus, Sport Central boasts state-of-the-art facilities including a six-lane 25m swimming pool with sauna and steam room, a running track, squash courts, sports halls and a 140 station fitness centre. Our large CLUB sport programme boasts 35 clubs across 32 sports, offering a mix of social sport, development opportunities and various levels of competition. Our ‘Active Halls’, ‘Pop Up’ Sport and ‘Learn to’ programmes offer a great way to get started in sport and get active on campus. We are committed to student wellbeing and ensuring students can access physical activities to positively contribute to this. Our Adventure programme encourages students to tackle physical outdoor challenges which is supported through partnership funding with Sport England and BUCS.

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If you already compete within a sport, our Performance Sport programme ensures you receive access to training, competitions and support to develop you as a student athlete alongside your academic studies. We have 40 teams across 18 sports representing Northumbria University in British Colleges & University Sport (BUCS) competitions. Plus Student Athletes competing on the national and world stage. Our award winning Volunteer and Internship programme offers student development opportunities internally as well as with our external community partners across coaching, events, media, marketing and sport science.

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Northumbria Students’ Union The NSU is there to make sure that your time at Northumbria is the best it can be. Their mission is ‘to have a positive impact on the lives of all our students’. Discover more at mynsu.co.uk. @mynsu @northumbriastudentsunion @NorthumbriaSU @NSU/TV

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Independent of the University and led by a team of Sabbatical Officers, the NSU work to make your Northumbria experience better and look after your wellbeing on campus.

They do this by enhancing your CV with literally hundreds of extra-curricular activities, from volunteering with charities and the local community, to part time jobs on our team.

As part of their positive impact on your student life, you could enjoy an affordable drink at one of their award winning bars, join one of their 130+ societies, or get some advice about your course from their free and confidential advice service.

• They host over 30 gigs a year with recent acts including Sundara Karma, Dodie and Editors.

They’re there to represent your academic interests, to add value to your time studying and make you more employable after graduation.

• Their multi-award winning, confidential listening service, Nightline, supports students who need to reach out.

• Proudly serve Starbucks coffee in their campus café-bar, Habita, at a reduced price to the high street.

• Their in house letting agency doesn’t charge agency fees – saving our students over £270,000 to date.

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International Student Experience We work with the Students’ Union to deliver a programme of trips and social events all year round called ‘Fast Friends’, to help you meet other students and make new friends. Discover more at mynsu.co.uk.

Fast Friends

Societies

Fast Friends is a programme of activities to help you make the most out of your time at Northumbria. From discounted tickets to football matches, to trips to different cities in the UK - Fast Friends is a great opportunity to meet students from an array of backgrounds, make friends and discover more of the UK.

Being in a new city without your family and friends can be a little overwhelming, but joining a society can be a great way to meet new people.

You don’t need to be a member of any club or society to take part, but can add your name and email address to the mailing list in order to get reminders about activities and one-off events. Freshers’ Week

At the NSU there are over 130 societies to join, including specific country societies. From the Malaysian Society and Korean Society, to the African-Caribbean Society and Greek and Cypriot Society, you’ll find your place here. To keep up to date with all of our events, visit the NSU website at mynsu.co.uk

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Living here Discover our accommodation, from top of the range en-suite residences to budget-friendly options. Discover more about our accommodation at northumbria.ac.uk/accommodation

From making friends with flatmates and meeting new people in your residence’s communal hub to unwinding in your room, we understand that where you live forms a big aspect of your student life. That’s why we make sure you shape your experience from start to finish.

• Enter your interests to help your flatmates find out more about you. “Trinity Square definitely stood out the most to me when applying for accommodation. It’s a nice modern accommodation with good facilities and social areas, and also located above a shopping high street which includes a 24 hour Tesco’s, Vue Cinema, Nando’s, and much more.” James Bingham BA(Hons) Business with Financial Management

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You can book accommodation with us as soon as you make Northumbria your firm choice. Much like selecting a seat on a plane or in a cinema, our student portal allows you to view actual availability and choose the room you like directly from the building floor plans. The entire booking process is completed online within minutes:

• Browse the available residences and learn details about your future flatmates, such as age, gender, course and nationality. • Self-select the exact building, floor, flat and room online and confirm your booking within minutes. All of our residences are within walking distance of the campus or have convenient transport links, and have all been designed with the student’s needs in mind. All you need to do is find the right one for you.

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“ [The Careers and Employment Service are] an excellent bunch of staff who really care about your development and expanding your knowledge. There’s a genuine focus on graduate employment and ensuring the best for your future.”

Your future sorted Haven’t got your future planned out yet? Not sure what career you want to go into? The Careers and Employment service at Northumbria will help you build your future so that you can tackle tomorrow head on.

Student Feedback from the National Student Survey

The Careers and Employment Service

Get ahead with the tools for success

Throughout your time at Northumbria, our Careers and Employment Service will support you to identify goals, plan your way to achieving them, start your own business, or apply for further study.

We’ll provide you with exclusive access to Careers Online – a personalised employability hub which is packed with interactive resources to help you explore your career options, research employers and write outstanding CVs.

Our services include:

Find job opportunities

• Careers guidance

Employers targeting Northumbria students and graduates will advertise vacancies on JobsOnline. You’ll get exclusive access to these alongside volunteering and work experience opportunities, as well as receiving email alerts direct to your inbox.

• Advice on CVs, applications and portfolios • Better use of LinkedIn • Networking, through career fairs and events ®

• Free start-up support

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• Enterprise skills workshops and events

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Being a student can be one of the best experiences in your life, but we understand that sometimes it can also be a challenge. At Northumbria, our Student Support and Wellbeing service is always on hand to support you throughout your student journey. Discover more at northumbria.ac.uk/ssw

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Student Support and Wellbeing

Before you apply, our specialist advisers are here to explain your funding options, including information on scholarships, loans and grants. They can also advise you on how to apply for childcare support. If you have a disability, we can explain how you can be assessed for disability support near your home, so that any support you need can be put in place as early as possible. This support will continue throughout your studies and we can provide you with tailored advice on any disability or specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia.

If you’re an international student, we offer immigration, visa, BRP and passport advice together with information on working in the UK. We can also support you with setting up a UK bank account, driving in the UK and registering with the police. Our services include: • Financial support • International student support

“ Receiving support from Student Support and Wellbeing throughout my time at Northumbria has had a very positive impact on my self-esteem and the way I approach my studies. I consider it one of the most valuable things I’ve done throughout my time at university, and will take it with me throughout the rest of my life.” Student Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences

• Disability and dyslexia support • Counselling and mental health support • Welfare and health support • Chaplaincy and faith advice

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Fees and Funding At Northumbria we are committed to supporting students throughout their journey at university. There are a number of funding opportunities available to Home, EU and International students.

Home and EU

International

Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan

Tuition Fees

You can find out information on how to apply for student finance directly through gov.uk/student-finance

Depending on which course you are looking to apply to, our tuition fees can very. To find detailed the full list of our fees, including placement and study abroad years please visit our website.

Scholarships There are a number of scholarship and funding opportunities available to Home and EU applicants that are provided by the University and external organisations. For full details on these, and how to apply, please visit our website.

Scholarships Northumbria University offers a number of scholarships to International Students, such as the Northumbria Global Scholarship. These are subject to terms and conditions, and have associated eligibility conditions. For full details, please visit our website.

For full details on all fees and funding opportunities, please visit northumbria.ac.uk/fees-funding

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Open Days Be part of it. Come to our Open Days in 2019. Hear from leading academics, talk with current students, see our world-class facilities and experience life at Northumbria.

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To book onto an Open Day visit our website: northumbria.ac.uk/ugopenday Undergraduate Open Days 2019 Friday 28th June Saturday 29th June Saturday 28th September Saturday 26th October Saturday 23rd November

Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it? Why not take a virtual tour of the University on our website: northumbria.ac.uk/virtualtour You can also have a look at what accommodation we have on offer northumbria.ac.uk/ accommodation NU Experience Days If you receive an offer from us, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll then invite you along to our NU Experience Days. These events allow you to experience our campus, accommodation, and what life on your course might be like.

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The Hub Written by students for students, the Hub is the perfect place to hear all about the hidden gems in Newcastle and get a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insight into life at Northumbria. Discover more about the hub at northumbria.ac.uk/thehub

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Meet the team We’ve hired five current students as Digital Content Creators to show you what’s going on, both on campus and in the city. Discover more about this subject area at northumbria.ac.uk/thehub

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ALICE GALLAGHER

BEN CLARKE

EMMA SANDFORD

REZA SYAHPUTRA

HAOJIN ZHOU

Hey, I’m Alice! I’m a first year English Language student from Teesside.

Hi, I’m Ben, a first year Graphic Design student from Loughborough. Other than being a bit of a graphics nerd and a Greggs lover, I also love to help others.

Hey, I’m Emma! I’m currently a second year Mass Communications with Public Relations student.

Sup guys! I’m Reza, a final year Interaction Design student. I’m Indonesian born and Newcastle raised, so I know this city way too well! I have a personal goal of turning all the videos of my travels into one massive film, or maybe even just a feature length vlog?

My name is Haojin, I’m a final year BSc (Hons) Sport Management student at Northumbria University, and I’m the UG international DCC.

I’m a blogger, cat lover, and nature walk enthusiast. I’m usually found drinking tea, writing, or eating cereal. Or all three... at once. So far I’m loving turning my creativity into content about my life at uni for all you guys to see. See you around!

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Since coming to university I’ve joined lots of the volunteering societies one of which is Project ICE (local IT Classes for the Elderly), it’s challenging but very rewarding and I’ve met people I never thought I would!

I’m obsessed with anything fashion or beauty related. When I’m not online shopping, I keep myself busy exploring the best restaurants and bars in Newcastle; taking pictures wherever I go.

Prior to coming to the UK, I finished my foundation year at the Communication University of China, and I studied Digital Visualisation. I love sport, so the sport atmosphere and culture in Newcastle attracted me to come and study here at Northumbria.

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Contacts Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to hear from you. Get in touch however suits you best.

City Campus Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST

Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Professor Andrew Wathey CBE MA DPhil FRHistS FRSA FSA Academic Registrar Maggie New, BA, DMS, MSc

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T: +44 (0)191 227 4646 E: ask4help@northumbria.ac.uk

T: +44 (0)191 232 6002 Coach Lane Campus Northumbria University, Benton Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7X T: +44 (0)191 232 6002

Chancellor Baroness Grey-Thompson DBE

Course Enquiries

London Campus Northumbria University, 110 Middlesex Street London E1 7HT

Accommodation Enquiries T: +44 (0)191 227 4209 E: ask4help@northumbria.ac.uk Applicant Services Team T: +44 (0)191 406 0901 E: bc.applicantservices@northumbria.ac.uk

T: +44 (0) 092 9710

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Amsterdam Campus Fraijlemaborg, Fraijlemaborg 133 1102 CV Amsterdam

NorthumbriaUni

T: 020 523 6311

@NorthumbriaUni

NorthumbriaUni

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Overseas offices Thailand Also responsible for Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Pakistan and Vietnam. Northumbria University 283/46 Unit 1001-1 10 FIoor, Home Place Building Sukhumvit 55 (Thonglor 13) Bangkok 10110 Thailand T: (+66) 2044 6430 F: (+66) 2 712 7339 E: fc.thaioffice@northumbria.ac.uk

P. R. China Northumbria University Room 1610, Block B, Winterless Centre Jia 1, Xi Da Wang Road Chaoyang District Beijing 100026 P. R. China T: (+86) 10 6538 8135 F: (+86) 10 6538 8136 E: chinaoffice@northumbria.ac.uk

Malaysia Also responsible for Brunei, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea. Northumbria University A-8-3, 8th Floor Northpoint Building @ Midvalley City 1 Jalan Syed Putra Utara 59200 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia T: (+60) 3 2287 8080 F: (+60) 3 2287 8282 E: malaysiaoffice@northumbria.ac.uk

Nigeria Admissions Office Northumbria University 2A Louis Solomon Close (Street beside Silverbird Galleria) Off Ahmadu Bello Way Victoria Island, Nigeria Doyin Adetula (Nigeria Country OfďŹ cer) M: (+234) 8188 157535 E: nigeriaoffice@northumbria.ac.uk

India Also responsible for Bangladesh and Nepal. Northumbria University India Liaison Office 1606 Spaces, Level 16, Building 9A Cyber City DLF Phase-2, Gurugram Haryana 122002, India T: (+91) 124 402 0550 E: ashwini.thakur@northumbria.ac.uk or er.indiaoffice@northumbria.ac.uk

Terms and conditions The information given in this prospectus is for guidance only. In compiling it, the University has taken every care to be as accurate as possible, but the prospectus must be read as subject to change at any time without notice. It is not to be taken as imposing upon the institution any obligation to provide, or to continue to provide, any course or amenity described herein. Copies of this publication are available in alternative formats such as Braille, large print or disc. In the first instance, please contact our Brand team for details. E: bc.brandteam@northumbria.ac.uk

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Undergraduate Open Days 2019 Friday 28th June Saturday 29th June Saturday 28th September Saturday 26th October Saturday 23rd November

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