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WELCOME In my career I have tried to inspire young people to be the best that they can be, to take chances and to bring about positive change in society. These are exactly the same values I have found at Northumbria University. Known as a centre of innovation, diversity and research Northumbria is focused on giving its students a competitive edge in today’s global job market.

Universities are no longer just about the quality of the degree and teaching. People want more than a qualification. Employability is a massive reason to go to university and Northumbria is very good at preparing its students for working life. My dad used to always say to me, "Education gives you choices". When I was 15 I thought he sounded really boring, now I realise he was absolutely right. Just being at university is an incredibly positive experience and I like being around positive people. When I came for my first meeting at Northumbria I had a wander around campus and was immediately struck by how friendly and upbeat everybody was.

If you choose Northumbria I want to encourage you to make the most of the opportunities it offers, try different things, meet new people and most of all have fun. The things you learn at university will set you up for the rest of your life. Tanni, Baroness Grey-Thompson DBE DL Chancellor of Northumbria University

For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

Why make us your first choice? LEARNING EXPERIENCE

5 Stars in teaching, employability, internationalisation, facilities and inclusiveness* * QS Stars rated for excellence 2016

Best nurse education provider 3 years running*

University Library joint 1st in the UK*

* Post-registration, Student Nursing Times Awards 2012, 2013, 2014

* Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2015/16

Top 1% business In the Top 50 UK universities* schools worldwide* * The Sunday Times University Guide 2016

High-profile cultural partners, including BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art Queen’s Anniversary Prize in Further and Higher Education* * For outstanding community work of the Student Law Office

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

* The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredited 2015

Access to more than 1.3m books* * University Library: books and eBooks combined

3rd in the UK for student satisfaction*

£6.7m invested in STEM* facilities

* Out of 47 UK universities, International Student Barometer (ISB) 2015 summer survey

* Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics

6th in UK for overall University Library learning experience* 96% student * Out of 47 UK universities, International Student Barometer (ISB) 2015 autumn survey

satisfaction*

* Library Survey – final year undergraduates

Top 20 in the UK for student experience* * Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2015/16

RESEARCH RICH LEARNING

World-leading research in every area submitted to REF 2014* * REF (Research Excellence Framework) 2014, the national system for assessing the quality of research in all UK universities

UK top 50 for research power* * REF (Research Excellence Framework) 2014, the national system for assessing the quality of research in all UK universities

2nd strongest pool of research activity of all modern UK universities * REF (Research Excellence Framework)2014, the national system for assessing the quality of research in all UK universities.

EMPLOYABILITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

93% of students are in work or further study*

UK No.3 for graduate start-ups*

* 6 months after graduation Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey (DLHE) 2014/15

* Based on estimated turnover The Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey (HEBCIS)

9th in the UK for graduates in employment* * Number in professional employment on permanent contracts 6 months after graduation, DLHE 2014/15

More than 560 employers and almost 50 professional bodies sponsor and accredit our courses* * One of the highest rates in the UK

Northumbria is the No.1 university in the North East for ‘good industry connections’ * Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2015/16

Ranked 2nd for creating the most employable design graduates* * Industrial or product design graduates, BIDA’s Design School Survey 2015

Business School of the Year 2015* * Times Higher Education (THE) Awards For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

CONTENTS Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Open days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Why make us your first choice? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Our courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Study at Northumbria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Learning experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Our course principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Celebrating our students' successes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Inspirational staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Achieving together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 A global learning community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 An outstanding learning environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Investing in your future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 The University Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Research-rich learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Our research power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Changing challenging world . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Digital learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Here to help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Give your career an edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Our partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Get the experience employers are looking for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Student placements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Student projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Employers love travellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Calling all entrepreneurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Northumbria means business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Your future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Imagine what you could be . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Imagine what you could do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Imagine where you could go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Admissions information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Writing your personal statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Your application journey starts here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 UCAS Tariff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Money matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 International applicants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Terms and conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Courses index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Flip page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Now you have read about all the great learning experiences Northumbria has to offer, close your prospectus, flip it and start again from the other side to learn all about Northumbria student life. Enjoy every minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Our incredible city . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Adventures out of the city . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Our campus in the city . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 London campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Our homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Our Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Our sporting life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Meet our hub-stars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Flip page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

STUDY AT NORTHUMBRIA Our courses are listed according to their subject area. For a course index, please see page 110. Applied Sciences courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 • • • • • • • • • • •

Applied Sciences (Foundation Year) Biology Biology (Biotechnology) Biology (Neurobiology) Biomedical Science Chemistry Criminology and Forensic Science Food Science and Nutrition Food Science and Nutrition (Human Nutrition) Forensic Science Medical Sciences (Doctor of Medicine Pathway)

Architecture and Built Environment courses . . 60 • • • • • •

Architecture Building Surveying Built and Natural Environment (Foundation Year) Interior Architecture Quantity Surveying Real Estate

Arts courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 • Animation • Art and Design History • Drama

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Drama (Acting and Performance) Drama (Applied Theatre) Drama (Scriptwriting) Film and TV Production Film and Television Studies Fine Art

Business courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Accounting Accounting and Finance (Top-up course) Business (Foundation Year) Business (Top-up course) Business and Finance (Top-up course) Business and International Management (Top-up course) Business and Marketing (Top-up course) Business Enterprise, Creation and Management (Top-up course) Business Leadership and Corporate Management Business Management Business with Accounting Business with Economics Business with Entrepreneurship Business with Financial Management Business with Human Resource Management

• Business with International Management • Business with Law (Top-up course) • Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management • Business with Management • Business with Marketing Management • Business with Tourism Management • Entrepreneurial Business Management • Finance and Investment Management • Human Resource Management • International Banking and Finance (Top-up course) • International Business Management • International Business Management with French • International Business Management with Spanish • International Hospitality and Tourism Management (Top-up course) • Leadership and Management • Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Top-up course) • Marketing Management • Tourism and Events Management Computer and Information Sciences courses . . 68 • Applied Computing (Top-up course) • Computer and Digital Forensics continued overleaf For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

STUDY AT NORTHUMBRIA • Computer Networks and Cyber Security • Computer Science • Computer Science with Animation, Graphics and Vision • Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence • Computer Science with Games Development • Computer Science with Web Development • Computing and Information Technology (Foundation Year) • Information Technology and Data Science • Information Technology Management for Business Design courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 • • • • • • • •

3D Design Design for Industry Fashion Fashion Communication Fashion Design and Marketing Graphic Design Interactive Media Design Interior Design

Education courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 • Primary Education Foundation and English Language courses . . . 74 • International Foundation Programme • Pre-sessional courses • Summer school pre-sessional courses

Geography and Environment courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 • • • • • •

Built and Natural Environment (Foundation Year) Environmental Geography Environmental Science Geography Human Geography Physical Geography

Humanities courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 • • • • • • • • •

American Studies English Language and Literature English Language Studies English Literature English Literature and Creative Writing English Literature and History History History and Politics Humanities (Foundation Year)

Law courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 • • • • • •

Law (Foundation Year) LLB (Hons) LLB (Hons) Law with Business LLB (Hons) Law with International Business M Law Exempting M Law Exempting (Bar Professional Training Course)

Mathematics courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 • Mathematics Mechanical and Construction Engineering courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 • • • • • • •

Automotive Engineering Civil Engineering Construction Engineering Management Engineering (Foundation Year) Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Mechanical Design and Engineering (Top-up course) • Mechanical Engineering Nursing, Midwifery and Health courses . . . . . . . 86 • • • •

Midwifery Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Adult) Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Child) Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) • Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Mental Health) • Occupational Therapy • Operating Department Practice Physics and Electrical Engineering courses . . . . 88 • Electrical and Electronic Engineering • Electronic Design Engineering (Top-up course) • Engineering (Foundation Year)

• Mobile Communications Engineering (Top-up course) • Physics • Physics with Astrophysics Psychology courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 • • • • • • •

Psychology Psychology (Business Psychology) Psychology (Clinical Psychology) Psychology (Experimental Psychology) Psychology (Forensic Psychology) Psychology (Health Psychology) Psychology with Criminology

Social Sciences courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 • • • • • • • • • • • •

Criminology Criminology and Sociology International Relations and Politics Journalism Journalism and English Literature Mass Communication Mass Communication with Advertising Mass Communication with Business Mass Communication with Public Relations Media and Journalism Social Science (Foundation Year) Sociology

Social Work and Community Wellbeing courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 • • • •

Childhood and Early Years Studies Guidance and Counselling Integrated Health and Social Care Social Work

Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation courses . . . . 96 • • • • • • •

Applied Sport and Exercise Science Applied Sport Science with Coaching Physiotherapy Sport Coaching Sport Development Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sport Management

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LEARNING EXPERIENCE At Northumbria, learning starts with you. Whatever your ambitions for the future, we want to provide you with a learning experience that is tailored and relevant to you. We want to offer courses that build core skills and competencies and help you to succeed no matter what you decide to do. So, our leading academics consult with students and employers to create courses that are current and relevant. We want to equip you with invaluable experience and connections, so we offer exciting opportunities to work with leading organisations nationally and internationally through placements and projects. We want you to broaden your horizons and build your confidence, so we provide you with chances to study abroad.

We want you to maximise your potential, so we work with you at every stage, providing you with clear objectives and honest feedback. We want to give you the best possible learning environment, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve invested in fantastic facilities to ensure you have the tools you need to get the most from yourÂ studies. We want you to develop your thinking, skills and independence, so we create learning communities to help you support and learn from each other. Above all, we want you to be inspired, every step of the way, so we recruit academic experts from all over the world with the right combination of research expertise and industry experience.

At Northumbria our approach to teaching is research-informed where you will be taught by worldleading academics who will engage and inspire you. We have embedded employability and technology into all our courses to enhance your learning experience and maximise your potential. Professor Peter Francis, Deputy Vice-Chancellor

You will learn from the best and with the best, but most importantly you will learn together.

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Our course principles To help you emerge as a global graduate for the 21st century, we continually work with employers and professionals to make sure that what you learn at Northumbria is current and relevant. At Northumbria, we offer you a wide range of undergraduate courses, and in some ways, they couldn’t be more different. To ensure we consistently deliver an outstanding learning experience, we build our courses around the following four principles: Research-rich learning

Learning environment

Achieving together

Our research is helping to shape the world. And all the great stuff we do starts with a way of thinking.

Over the last ten years we’ve invested £200 million in facilities, creating real-world work environments on our City and Coach Lane campuses. In the next two years, a further £52 million is being spent to build an even better Northumbria to transform your student experience. Digital technology is built into our courses to ensure that you have what you need, wherever and whenever you need it, so that you can communicate easily with tutors, and access all our specialist software.

Underpinning all of this is our passion and commitment to work with you at every step of your learning experience so that you make the most of your potential.

No matter what you study, you will develop the ability to think independently, analyse and question data, and present evidence to communicate your ideas.

Real-world experience You’ll get regular opportunities to apply your knowledge and build your skills through projects, placements and study abroad opportunities. You’ll learn from our academics who’ve had incredible careers in business and industry, and you’ll graduate with the skills and experience that will give your career an edge.

To make sure that all the courses we offer stick to these principles and remain current and relevant, we continuously review and improve course content in consultation with students and employers. This means your course may be improved between you applying to Northumbria and enrolling. To keep up to date with any enhancements, visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning.

Celebrating our students’ successes At Northumbria University we recognise our students’ hard work and achievements. Our students receive industry recognition and success in major national and international competitions. Whilst we can’t list everything, here are a few recent highlights: Recognising the North East’s best new nursing talent Six nursing and midwifery students received The Heath Award in recognition of their efforts whilst training to join the profession. The Heath Award, which was established in 1892 by George Yeoman Heath, former President of the Royal College of Medicine, is presented each year to the best nurses graduating from Northumbria nursing courses. Vicky McNally, Tracy Morris, Garry Uy, Alexandra Marvel, Rholynn Jacinto and Jessica Robinson (pictured below) were chosen after being nominated by the tutors and hospital staff they worked with whilst on placement.

Two Northumbria Fine Art students among winners of prestigious £40,000 art prize Delivered jointly by Northumbria University, Newcastle, and BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, the Woon Foundation Prize is one of the UK’s most generous prizes for artists. Hannah Barker and Sheyda Porter (BA (Hons) Fine Art) both excelled and were shortlisted amongst 10 finalists across the UK. An additional prize of £9,000 was awarded to Sheyda and £2,500 was awarded to Hannah.

Royal seal of approval for graduate entrepreneur

Architecture students keep on trekking Three architecture students were the only student team among an international field of professionals to be recognised in an international architecture competition. The competition in partnership with CDS Nord Property Developers called on entrants to create a design that was aesthetically pleasing, but which also provided safe, comfortable and inviting lodgings for trekkers. Alex Turner, Andrew Gibbard and Beth Scott were praised for their design, ‘Odin’s Retreat’ (pictured below).

Dan Robson, founder of Green Digit Gardening, collected The Duke of York Young Entrepreneur Award from the Duke himself at a special awards ceremony. The awards aim to highlight the roles that young entrepreneurs play in creating businesses that demonstrate commercial or social impact, as well as having potential for sustainability and growth. Dan established his gardening products company while studying Design for Industry at Northumbria. After undertaking a work placement in a plastics packaging company, he realised that he could help to reduce waste by making packaging part of the product. For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

Inspirational staff Our academic staff did amazing things before they came here and continue to inspire at Northumbria too. Their drive and commitment to lead their discipline is demonstrated, not just through their research and its impact on the world, but also through the recognition they receive for what they do. Here are just a few of our award-winning academics: Karl Wharton MBE Senior Lecturer Karl Wharton, a Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching received the award of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours List, in recognition of his outstanding service to coaching gymnasts, both regionally and internationally.

Karl Wharton is a highly respected national and international coach and educator. His experience brought a unique and valued perspective to his teaching that benefited my education. I was really inspired throughout my degree to do so much more than I first thought possible. Danielle Hogg, BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching

This is a very great honour, and one I never dreamed of receiving. For me it is very important to continue working as a practitioner with athletes at every level. It enables me to apply academic theory to real-world practice, which is of huge benefit to both my students and my athletes. Karl Wharton MBE

Professor Greta Defeyter

Elaine Campbell

Dr Richard Morton

British Psychological Society Fellow

Solicitor Tutor and Senior Lecturer

Greta, was awarded a Fellowship of the British Psychological Society for the impact of her research on school breakfast clubs, school-based physical activity interventions, poverty and holiday hunger. In 2016, she won a Children's Food Hero Award for her research and policy work on school breakfast clubs and holiday hunger interventions; sponsored by Sustain.

Elaine achieved a highly prestigious National Teaching Fellowship in the Higher Education Academy's teaching awards for recognition of her contribution to the success of the Student Law Office, which provides communitybased pro-bono legal services, and for her role in developing Northumbria Law School's Business and Commercial Law Clinic.

Leverhulme Trust Early Career Research Fellow

This is an incredibly prestigious title which is awarded through a peer reviewed process. I’m thrilled to have been bestowed with this honour, especially as my research is making a real difference to children, families and communities. Professor Greta Defeyter, BSc (Hons) CPsychol FRSA FHEA FBPsS PhD. Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Planning and Engagement). Director of Northumbria's Healthy Living Research Unit.

Working in the Student Law Office in my fourth year provided me with the opportunity to give members of the general public free legal advice with the support of being supervised by a qualified solicitor. This was the best experience and has given me the practical skills I needed for employment.

Richard, who works in the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering, was hailed as a ‘scientist of exceptional talent and promise’ after winning The Royal Astronomical Society’s Winton Capital Award.

I worked with Richard on a summer research project and he was a great mentor. His depth of knowledge and research skills meant that I learnt a great deal from him, which enabled me to go on to a position in computing at the world’s foremost particle physics research lab, CERN, after graduation. Iain Steers, BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Alexandra Stevenson, M Law (Exempting)

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Achieving together Everything we do at Northumbria is designed to help you achieve. Your academic experience is at the heart of the University, and there is a vast network of support in place to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience. Gill Rowe, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching), Arts, Design and Social Sciences

All of the tutors in Northumbria Law School have been incredibly supportive in helping me make my transition to studying at undergraduate level. They have helped me get the most out of my degree by providing tailored feedback.

At Northumbria, we’re focused on one thing – getting you ready for the amazing things you’ll do in your life. You come here to learn. And you’ll be learning from some of the best people in their fields. But learning isn’t something that we do for you. And it’s not something you have to do alone. It’s something we achieve together.

Here’s what that means for you: We’ll be clear about what’s expected of you. Your tasks will always have a purpose. Our academics want to hear about your goals, and will take them into account at every opportunity when planning your work.

You’ll be part of a learning community. In fact, lots of learning communities. Staff will structure and encourage these groups, but they won’t dictate to them. We create opportunities for interaction and conversations around learning and assessment between peers and tutors, both in the classroom and online, which allows you to learn how to evaluate your own progress and direct your own learning. You won’t be assessed just for the sake of it. Assessment is about helping you learn and taking you a step closer to your goals. If you do really well on an assignment, we’ll explain why. If you don’t, we’ll work with you so you know how to improve. We are always interested to hear about your experiences of assessment. We often draw on student feedback when planning future assessment processes.

Sean Mennim, M Law Exempting Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)

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A global learning community At Northumbria, you won’t just learn from our academics, or from the books in our library. You’ll learn from a truly global community. When you bring a wide range of people together from diverse backgrounds and cultures, incredible things start to happen. Some of these people will become your closest friends. Others will introduce you to new ways of thinking and living. Some will share perspectives that will challenge you and change your outlook on the world. So we make sure that Northumbria is not limited by a postcode. As well as our campuses in Newcastle we have a campus in the UK’s capital city, London, which offers industry-focused courses amid the buzz of the business and financial district.

Our extensive global network of partner universities and organisations means that you have the opportunity to study or work abroad with fellow students from all over the globe. This will increase your confidence, broaden your international perspectives and give you a once in a lifetime experience that is highly attractive to future employers. We also take part in Erasmus+, a European Commission programme* that can help you with your cost of living while overseas. (See page 42 for more information).

* S ubject to funding available. The British Council has confirmed that UK universities will be able to apply for Erasmus+ funding for the academic year 2017/18, but that beyond 2018 the funding situation will depend on the terms of the UK’s exit from the EU.

From our diverse multicultural environment, to our presence in two of the UK’s most cosmopolitan cities, London and Newcastle, Northumbria’s outlook is firmly international. Our partnerships with leading universities across the globe and our history of highquality, world-leading research in teaching and learning commits us to delivering excellence. Alongside studying, there are extensive opportunities for work or study abroad, so your experience here with us will be an outstanding preparation for life in a globalised world. Professor Jon Reast, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International)

Northumbria is rankedÂ 3rd in the UK for overall satisfaction in the International Student Barometer More than 110 nationalities Over 200 international partner organisations 25% of Northumbria students come from overseas Campus in Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business and financial district Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/international For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

An outstanding learning environment We want you to be able to go straight into your chosen workplace and be the best you can be. Therefore throughout your time with us we bring your future workplace to you. We have invested more than £200 million in developing outstanding facilities for students at Northumbria’s City and Coach Lane campuses so you can get the most from your studies.

Research sport science at our flagship Sport Central development which features a biomechanics lab, a gait lab, a performance analysis suite, a nutrition lab, a physiology lab and an indoor sprint track.

Experience what it is like to be a real stockbroker at Newcastle Business School’s trading room with Bloomberg Terminals, which are used by top traders throughout the world.

Develop practical skills and gain valuable experience of real hospital situations in a simulated and safe environment at our Clinical Skills Centre. The centre includes a peri-operative suite, high-fidelity mannequins and fully equipped physiotherapy rooms.

Develop your contemporary art practice with access to darkrooms, a printmaking workshop, digital media suite and MAC lab, wood and metal workshops and a papermaking studio. Learn in dedicated architecture and design studio spaces with access to professional exhibition spaces, industrial woodwork and metal workshops, sewing and print workshops, modelling workshops, and computer suites with full Adobe and CAD packages.

Gain real-life experience in our award-winning Student Law Office, working on live client briefs. Law students also learn in a real criminal courtroom donated by the Courts Service and have access to a specialist Law Practice Library. Break the mould with our £6.7m investment in state-of-the-art STEM* facilities, including specialist laboratories and technology. * Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

The Bloomberg room is fantastic for economic or financial research, and because you have access to all the major world news it can help you with politics, technology and management research. The software is used globally by the investment banks and hedge funds to research and manage investments. Eden Webley, BA (Hons) Finance and Investment Management

The Zone is the perfect place for studying and completing assignments. Computers are always available and they have whiteboard table-tops where you can draw equations. The area is spacious enough for group projects. Mohammed Alhadi, BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics

The modern Clinical Skills Centre at Coach Lane Campus is fantastic as students become familiar with skills sets before commencing placement. Cheryl Dunn, BSc (Hons) Midwifery

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Computer and Information Sciences building (artist's impression)

Sutherland building

Northumbria University Library, exterior before re-landscaping

Student Central (artist's impression)

Investing in your future Building on the £200 million invested in our City and Coach Lane campuses over the last ten years, Northumbria University is now investing an additional £52 million in our City Campus to add to an exceptional student experience. Student Central will allow you to access all of your student facing services in one easy, central location such as: • Course information and guidance • Accommodation enquiries • Placement support teams • Careers and Employment • Student Support and Wellbeing • International advice New studio space for Architecture and the Built Environment will be created in our historic Sutherland Building. The new area will showcase a contemporary design, incorporating bright and airy studio spaces in one of our most inspiring buildings.

Our significant investment of £6.7 million in our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) facilities will enhance teaching, research and links with industry by introducing new cutting-edge technology and supporting new degree programmes. New technology will include a wind tunnel, engine test cell facility, 3D printers and scanning electron microscope. We will be re-landscaping the quad between the University Library and Students' Union to create a vibrant, interactive and integrated campus for our students to enjoy.

Now is the time to create the environment we need to achieve our vision for 2025, and beyond. This investment will sustain a world-class campus for Northumbria that will lead to improvements in student satisfaction and more effective ways of working, and support our evolution into a new kind of excellent university. Professor Andrew Wathey CBE, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive

A new state-of-the-art building for Computing and Information Sciences will be equipped with the very best industry-standard computing and information technologies. With contemporary glass façade inspired by the father of the computer, Charles Babbage, the new building will be low carbon and sustainable, featuring intelligent lighting, ventilation, heating and cooling.

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Northumbria University Library is every student’s second home. It’s open 24/7 and staff are always available to support you in your work. You’ll find all the knowledge and support you need, all in one place. Reesha Shah, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

The University Library Our library is ranked joint 1st in the UK for Student Experience* * Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2015/16

Access to more than 1.3m books* * University Library: books and eBooks combined

2,000 study spaces*

An inspirational library, providing learning opportunities for every student. In the 2016 Times Higher Education Student Experience survey our University Library achieved the joint highest rank in the UK. We’re part of a very select group of universities with Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation. This proves the service we provide is of the highest standard, not just in our eyes or even in our sector, but across the country.

A space to do great things Our three libraries provide 2,000 study spaces to suit every learning style. Whether you want to study in silence or share ideas in a big group, there’s a space in our library for you. All our libraries are fully IT-equipped and wireless enabled. You’ll also be able to use a range of collaborative tools, where you can develop ideas and rehearse your presentations.

There when you need it Our comprehensive and multidisciplinary library collections, whether in print on the library shelves or digitally in the library online, put the world’s knowledge at your fingertips. Generous opening hours give you access to the library when you need it, including 24/7 at City Campus Library during each semester.

And we’ll help you to use it Our librarians will help you develop and practise the information and digital skills you need to be successful in your learning. When you come into any of our libraries, you’ll also see our Ask4Help team, who are here 24/7 to answer your queries and connect you with the right expert whatever your needs. Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/library

* 3 libraries combined

@Ask4Help

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The level of knowledge and experience that the academics bring into the learning environment at Northumbria is outstanding. It’s really reassuring to know that the vast amount of research in industry that they’ve been a part of, they then bring back into the classroom. It’s been of real importance to me that the teaching methods are up to date, incorporate current, real-world case studies and as a result I’m much more confident for the world of work upon graduation. Kirsty Gibson, BA (Hons) Business with Marketing Management

Research-rich learning As active researchers, our academics explore some of the world’s most urgent and complex problems. Of course they’ll share what they’re doing. But more than that, they’ll explain to you how they do it. Throughout your degree you will be challenged to view your work through a research-rich lens and ask yourself:

• You will be an active participant in your learning, with an emphasis on critical enquiry and opportunities for self-directed study.

• Am I asking the right questions?

• Your studio and laboratory experiences will allow you to learn through doing, and offer you the opportunity to explore new ways of working.

• Am I looking at problems in fresh ways? • Does my work bring together different points of view? • Can I justify my conclusions? From the start of your degree you’ll experience the impact of our research-informed learning: • Your lecturers will not only be experts in their discipline, many will have developed the discipline through their internationally published research.

Research-informed teaching empowers our students to become researchers in their own right and to co-create knowledge. It enhances their intellectual engagement with their subject and makes them more employable. Dr James McConnel, Reader in History

• As you progress through your degree you will have the opportunity, particularly in your final year, to be actively involved in research projects. You may not see yourself as a researcher in the future. But no matter what you decide to do, this way of thinking will help you change your world. Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/research

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Our research power

UK Top 50 for research power*

We know research matters and we are making a real-world impact. University is about more than getting to know facts and learning basic skills. It is about gaining the ability to apply knowledge and understanding to new problems. Northumbria’s approach to research-rich learning embeds this way of thinking, and prepares you to tackle the difficult questions and challenges that you will encounter in your chosen career. Professor George Marston, Pro ViceChancellor (Research and Innovation)

Northumbria is the biggest riser in research power in the country as quoted by the Times Higher Education. We’ve achieved this step change in research capability by finding the best people; people who not only understand their subject, but are using their understanding to change the world.

Biggest rise in research power of any UK university

We have research described as world-leading in every single of area we submitted to in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF). For those of you who do not know what the REF is, it is the national system for assessing the quality of research in all UK universities.

World-leading research in every area*

We work closely with business, cultural organisations and the public sector to ensure our research has the maximum impact and informs our teaching, preparing you for employment. Our vast list of research partnerships include Unilever, GlaxoSmithKline, Nike, Nissan, Procter & Gamble, the BBC, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, International Centre for Life and the NHS.

UK's 4th largest increase in quality-driven research funding* * Research Excellence Framework 2014

Changing challenging world Real world questions: Real world impact Drawing on world-leading expertise, Northumbria is investing significantly in eight Multi-Disciplinary Research Themes (MDRTs) to help tackle some of society's biggest challenges. The MDRT’s focus on distinct areas of research strength and include: • Bioeconomy – Can bio-based products and processes save the planet while driving our economy? • Digital Living – How will digital technologies change our lives in the city? • Environmental and Global Justice – What are the environmental harms and crimes that are threatening people and the planet, and how do we achieve justice? • Extreme Environments – How do we investigate extreme environments on earth and in space? • Future Engineering – How can engineering enable more people to live with fewer resources? • Institute of Humanities – What does it mean to be a human? • Ideate – What are the most effective ways to have an impact on today’s health and what tools and techniques do we have to enable and create the best of all possible futures? • Integrated Health – How can we design interventions to optimise the health and wellbeing of individuals and groups throughout the course of their life?

Digital learning At Northumbria we embed technology into every aspect of our courses to enhance and support your learning experience. Our technology helps you to learn in your own way Here’s a taste of how we use digital to improve your learning experience*: • Virtual learning platforms. You’ll have the chance to engage with other students, staff and partners, and build your own learning community online. • Online reading list – This service gives you constant access to everything you need to read for your studies. So you can study for your degree in the way that works best for you. • Online assessment – Enables you to submit your work and get feedback online. • Recorded lectures – Lectures can be pre-recorded or live recorded to help with revision and assignment prep. * You may think all universities should offer this as standard. Well, we think so too. But you’d be surprised how many don’t. Make sure you check before making your final decision!

Whatever you need You’ll find over half a million eBooks in our library collection, making it one of the biggest in the country. That’s not to mention the 50,000 electronic journals and over 100 databases. Chances are, if you need it, we’ve got it.

Wherever you need You can access your student desktop from anywhere in the world. Use specialist software, check your timetable or renew a library loan, from wherever you are.

Whenever you need If you have a problem with your IT, there will be someone there for you. Over the phone, via email or through online chat, we give you support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Best University in the UK for student broadband* * The National Student Housing Survey 2014

3,700 computers available on campus 31 open access areas 98 Faculty IT Labs

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Here to help Being a student is an exciting and worthwhile experience. But, like most new experiences, it can sometimes be challenging. So it’s worth knowing that, at every step of the way, Student Support and Wellbeing is here to support you – starting right now. Before you apply, our specialist advisers are here to explain your funding options, including information on scholarships, bursaries, 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 the support you need can be 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 and visa advice together with information on working in the UK. Those flying into Newcastle Airport can register with our ‘Meet and Greet’ service who will meet you to help you reach your accommodation. When you’re studying we can advise on many different issues, such as offering practical advice on personal safety, budget planning, financial matters and healthcare costs.

We have a free confidential counselling and mental health support service for students with personal, emotional or mental health issues. Student Support and Wellbeing can also help you make decisions if your circumstances change while at university. We organise ‘Fast Friends’ together with the Students’ Union, an exciting programme of social events and activities. There is also spiritual and pastoral support across many faiths and beliefs, as well as discussion groups and days out. Award-winning support. We’re proud to hold Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation, and in 2015 we were awarded the Times Higher Education’s Leadership and Management Award for having the UK’s most ‘Outstanding Student Services Team’. Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/ssw

The support I received from Student Support and Wellbeing throughout my time at Northumbria has had a very positive impact on the way I approach my studies. I consider it one of the most valuable things I have done throughout my time at university, and will take this approach with me through the rest of my life. Anonymous undergraduate student, Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences

Over 93% of students tell us the service they receive from our advisers, counsellors and practitioners is 'good' or 'very good'* * Student Support and Wellbeing Survey 2016

The UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most outstanding Student Services Team* * Times Higher Educationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leadership and Management Award 2015

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GIVE YOUR CAREER AN EDGE Do more than learn. Find more than a job. You come to university so that when you leave, you get a job. That’s what everyone says. But honestly, we don’t think that goes far enough. We don’t just want you to get a job. We want you to be on a fast-track to the career of your choice and we are confident that a degree from Northumbria will help you achieve that. Almost 50 professional bodies accredit our courses. As a student on an accredited course you will be able to gain recognition from potential employers for your professionalism, code of ethics, competencies and skills. See page 57 for further details. We want you to build contacts in your industry before you even graduate. We’ll showcase your talents to the world outside the university wherever and whenever we can.

We want you to be a leader in whatever you choose to do. If you have a vision to be your own boss and grow your own company, we want you to be an entrepreneur and we will help your dreams become a reality. And most of all, we want you to be ready for whatever the world of work throws at you. We’ve got great connections with a fantastic range of research, educational and industry partners across a wide variety of sectors. This means that we can provide you with opportunities to work with leading brands and organisations through projects and placements. You can even experience studying and working overseas. All of which ensures you are ready for your next step after university.

To adapt in a constantly changing marketplace, graduates need transferable skills, flexibility and resilience. At Northumbria we have built employability and entrepreneurship into the design of our entire course offering, to give graduates the skills, knowledge and behaviours to enhance their employability and leadership potential. Lucy Winskell OBE, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Employability and Partnerships)

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BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

Northern Design Centre

International Centre for Life

Our partners Partnership working means that our research has the maximum impact, allowing us to apply knowledge to help businesses and other organisations to develop and grow. It also informs our teaching, preparing you for employment. We work with an array of companies, organisations and the public sector. More than 560 employers and 60 professional bodies sponsor or accredit our University courses, ensuring our courses are relevant and up-to-date preparing you for the world of work. Our outstanding cultural partnerships in the UK support academic excellence across the University. Amongst a long list of partners is The International Centre for Life which we have collaborated with for over six years, working on cutting-edge scientific projects such as the The Brain Zone exhibition. Centre for Life’s Chief Executive, Linda Conlon, said: “Our shared interest in science is the common denominator for working together. We are both about learning and our motivations are the same, but we deliver in different, yet complementary, ways and I believe that’s key to the partnership.”

Northumbria is the No.1 university in the North East for 'good industry connections'* * Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2015/16

We have award-winning cultural partnerships such as the international gallery and local landmark BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art. This partnership has enabled students to work side-byside with professional artists at the purpose-built cultural hub, BALTIC 39. No other art school in the country has this close a relationship with an international centre for contemporary art. Our wide-ranging arts partnership with Tyneside Cinema has allowed us to develop Tyneside Cinema’s Graduate Residency programme which supports the professional development of emerging artists.

Our partnership strategy is based on mutually beneficial relationships. Our extensive partnership network allows us to provide invaluable opportunities for hands-on experience, regionally, nationally and internationally. Lucy Winskell OBE, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Employability and Partnerships)

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Get the experience employers are looking for Experience. It’s something that all employers look for. But how do you get it when you’re just starting out?

Work experience is an important part of becoming workplace-ready and provides many benefits, giving you skills and experience that will allow you to stand out to potential employers as well as helping you choose the right sector to work in. Alexandra Myers, BA (Hons) Marketing Management

What if you left university with experience at Unilever, Kellogg’s, Nike, GlaxoSmithKline, BAE Systems, Procter & Gamble, NHS, Capita, Northumbrian Water, Caterpillar, Nissan or Parsons Brinckerhoff? We work with some of the world’s biggest companies. And when you study here, we do everything we can to give you experience and pass those connections on to you. This on-the-job experience won’t just help you get a job – it’ll make you ready for it. You’ll develop your skills, get used to the environment and find out what’s happening right now in your chosen sector. How do you get this experience? Through undertaking a placement or working on a live project.

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Student placements Supercharge your CV by getting hands-on experience whilst developing workplace skills to help you stand out from other applicants and bring your studies to life. Placements are an essential element of most of Northumbria’s courses*. They prepare you for the realities of work and give you a distinct edge in the job market.

I’ve been on seven placements now and they have been fantastic. It’s a real opportunity to put the theory into practice and develop existing and new skills. Ross Wyatt, BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies/ Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) To hear more from Ross visit northumbria.ac.uk/ross-wyatt

What I enjoyed most about my placement at AkzoNobel was the new friends I made with my team and the vast skills and experience I gained by using different analytical instruments. During my placement I also developed my knowledge of the industry which has provided me with a better understanding of the environment I want to work in longer term. Sarah Doran, BSc (Hons) Forensic Science * 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 and so it is not guaranteed.

Working at CERN is simply phenomenal. This week I’m hoping to meet some astronauts that are doing a talk on their mission of putting some CERN equipment on the International Space Station. This placement is full of opportunities for me!

The best thing about studying Law at Northumbria 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 cannot get experience like that from a normal law degree and employers love it!

Work on live legal cases

Liam Dodd, BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Emily Wilson, M Law (Exempting)

Since 2008 students have helped to secure more than £1 million of compensation for SLO clients.

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You don’t have to leave the Northumbria campus to find students getting real-world experience. You can gain experience working at our awardwinning Student Law Office (SLO), working on live cases with real clients, giving legal advice and representation like any other law firm. Members of staff are there every step of the way, and give you advice and support.

Completing a placement year allowed me to be 100% sure that I want a future in HR. Additionally, I have come into the final year with such a different perspective on University and honestly believe that I am a better student as a result of my placement year. Georgia Coates, BA (Hons) Business with Human Resource Management Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/placementoptions For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

Student projects Collaborative projects mean that you can use your degree work to answer a real brief with a real company. They also give you the time, space and resources to explore ideas, test concepts and create new ways of thinking, plus they look amazing on your CV. Urban Outfitters

Unilever

A highly successful and reputable brand in the fashion industry, Urban Outfitters praised Northumbria fashion students after collaborating on an exciting live project.

Our partnership with Unilever has reached a decade. Currently, design-focused students and academics are exploring new ways to help Unilever meet their sustainability targets. Packaging, water use, energy – we help them examine every aspect of their production. Undergraduate students are a huge part of this work, gaining real-world experience at the highest level.

The brief: Develop a new small range for the retailer. This involved the designing and development of menswear, womenswear, textile, and constructed knitwear designs.

I got to work closely with the design team which gave me great insight into working in the industry and for a major US brand. It will be a great benefit for my CV and will enhance my employability in the future as I have made so many connections from the process.

Urban Outfitters

Steve Singleton, Science Area Leader, Unilever Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/unilever

Molly Marshall, BA (Hons) Fashion Discover more about other project opportunities on our Fashion courses northumbria.ac.uk/fashion Unilever

Northumbria School of Design thinking has provided us with a new set of tools to bring to life our technical challenges, and more importantly the potential solutions.

The Cycle Hub

Sustainability Carlisle Network

A bike-friendly independent café in Newcastle enlisted the marketing expertise of students from Newcastle Business School’s Business Clinic to grow its cycle hire division.

Sustainability Carlisle Network approached Northumbria’s Architecture Department to design an innovative urban farm.

The brief: Research and develop a comprehensive marketing strategy to enable the company to tap into new markets and increase revenue.

Working on behalf of a real client is an experience you wouldn’t normally get from other academic courses and this is what will make us stand out amongst other graduates. It’s been a fantastic experience. Aine Connolly, BA (Hons) International Business Management Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/businessclinic

Four final year students – Hong Chew, Zenny Cheung, Chun Chiu Chan and Jian Zhang – took up the challenge and came up with innovative plans for a site in Currock which would provide sustainable food, including fish and vegetables, for the local community.

Many of our architecture students love to engage with live projects and we work hard to find connections with people and communities who want to make interesting ideas like this a reality. Their passion allows them to engage with the brief and often come up with designs that are noticed by both the public and architectural practices. This is a key aspect of why our architecture programmes are held in such high regard in the industry. Ben Elliott, Director of Architecture Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/urbanfarm

Newcastle Business School Clinic students Aine Connolly, George Allen, Emma Stephenson and William Cooke with Jill Hopkirk from The Cycle Hub.

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Employers love travellers Northumbria is all about helping you to experience new things. And one of the best ways to do this is by living and learning in a different culture. Thanks to our network of partner organisations, you’ll have the opportunity to study in countries from Spain to South Korea and from Canada to China.

Study abroad We talk to a lot of employers about what they want from a graduate. Something that comes up again and again is 'international awareness'. We also see student confidence go through the roof after studying abroad. Once you’ve lived abroad, made friends in a new country and studied in a second institution, cracking the job market doesn’t seem so tough.

Studying abroad at Florida Atlantic University gave me personal development opportunities I would never have imagined possible. I have gained confidence, self-assurance and resilience. It is an amazing opportunity I would highly recommend! Carley Denton, BA (Hons) Human Resource Management – awarded ‘Exchange Student of the Year’.

Travel without breaking the bank We take part in Erasmus+, a European Commission programme offering students an opportunity to undertake a period of study and/or work abroad in another EU country and providing help with the cost of living.* Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/studyabroad * Subject to funding available. The British Council has confirmed that UK universities will be able to apply for Erasmus+ funding for the academic year 2017/18, but that beyond 2018 the funding situation will depend on the terms of the UK’s exit from the EU.

My experience on the study abroad programme allowed me to live and study for two semesters at Chonnam National University in South Korea. This opportunity allowed me to see the world as I was lucky enough to visit seven countries during my year abroad. The programme has also allowed me to significantly improve my employability through building my cultural awareness and learning new language skills. I was also able to complete a 2 week internship in a top Korean bank and obtain a second degree from an Asian international university in business administration. Imogen Smith-Evans, BA (Hons) Business Management

Taipei, Taiwan

University of Oslo, Norway

La Rochelle, France

Madrid, Spain

Bangkok, Thailand

New York City, United States

Prague, Czech Republic

Bangkok, Tian TanThailand Buddha, Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Amsterdam Netherlands

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Calling all entrepreneurs If you think that entrepreneurship might be in your future, there is no better place to begin your journey than Northumbria. Our graduates create amazing companies

Northumbria is ranked 3rd in the UK for graduate start-ups*

Companies that were born at Northumbria

More than 120 companies have been started by Northumbria students and graduates since 2011, employing over 1,000 staff and with a combined turnover of £66.7 million*.

A place where things happen There is a thriving culture of innovation and enterprise in the North East. And Northumbria students are a huge part of that. We have grown our number of enterprise learners to over 4,100 in 2014, complimented by a free bespoke start-up service for students and graduates. If you’ve got an idea that you think could be a business, we’ll help you at every stage of setting it up. We’ll put you in touch with industry experts, and help turn your idea into a reality. Our support doesn’t stop when you graduate either – not only do we help get your businesses off the ground but we help them become sustainable, keeping them on path to success. Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/sgenterprise *B ased on estimated turnover and number of jobs created, according to the Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey (HEBCIS, 2014/15)

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Loose leaf tea specialist Easy Teasy was founded by Luci Cowie (Fashion and Communication) and Tom Webb (Product Design Technology) as part of a final year enterprise module. After winning a number of national awards they began to see the potential of their business, and decided to take it forward upon graduation.

'Your next job is only a click away'

Amanda McIlreavy is a Graphic Design graduate who turned her passion for all things vintage into a vintage inspired design studio, and created a luxury range of designs specialising in weddings. She now works with a number of leading wedding venues in the North East and is stocked by retailers including Not On The High Street. amandamichelle.co.uk

easyteasy.co.uk

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Amanda Michelle Design & Stationery

Feritt was launched by Biomedical Science graduate Oliver Woods during his final year of studies. Feritt is an online platform that allows job seekers and employers to speed up the job application process using familiar online tools.

Northumbria means business Northumbria graduates have gone on to create cutting-edge products that are loved far and wide. The Love Chair Deadgood Studio deadgoodltd.co.uk

The TeaShed Jules Quinn the-teashed.co.uk

Trunki Rob Law MBE trunki.com

Apple Watch and iPhone 6 Sir Jonathan Ive apple.com/uk Dan Black & Martin Blum black-blum.com Lux bedside table Jake Barker jakebarkerdesign.com

For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

Your future Here at Northumbria we can help you follow your dreams, harness your ambitions and achieve your career goals. But what if you don’t know what your ambitions are? What if you haven’t decided on your career goals yet?

We can’t stress this enough: that’s absolutely, totally, 100% fine. Many of the world’s most successful people had no idea what they were going to do with their lives when they left school. And Northumbria is the perfect place to start working it out.

The Careers and Employment Service From first year through to final year and beyond graduation, our Careers and Employment Service is here to help. We’ll support you at every step of the journey, helping you to identify goals and plan your way to achieving them.

We help students find jobs they love.

How we do it Get one-to-one support. Wherever you are in your course, and whether you know what you want to do or not, you can meet our advisers for confidential one-to-one advice anytime. We help with planning, job applications or just figuring out what sort of role would suit you. Meet employers on campus. Introduce yourself to potential employers, and find out more about different career paths, at one of the many employer visits or fairs held throughout the year. Get ahead with tools for success. Sign up to JobsOnline to access student and graduate vacancies and to receive email alerts direct to your inbox. You’ll also get exclusive access to resources that will help you explore career options, find out about different job roles, and write mind-blowingly good applications.

And we’re good at it. Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/careers

/NUCareers @NUCareers

The Careers and Employment Service staff were brilliant in helping me update my CV. They helped me see it from a completely different perspective and made it much more appealing to potential employers. I have gained more interviews, positive feedback from employers about my CV and I am a lot more confident in my application skills. Lisa Shannon, BA (Hons) Marketing Management

93% of our students are in work or further study six months after graduation* * Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey (DLHE) 2014/15

Northumbria is ranked 9th in the UK for the number of graduates in professional or managerial roles* * Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey (DLHE) 2014/15

Northumbria is the No.1 university in the North East for ‘good industry connections’* * Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2015/16 For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

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Imagine what you could be By the time you graduate from Northumbria you will have gained the attributes that prepare you for your next step. You will emerge as a leader, an expert, a professional and an innovator, with the skills and confidence to make a real impact. The practical skills I gained in the Student Law Office during my Law degree are the ones I utilise the most in my career. Sarah Farish, M Law (Exempting), 2016 Professional Support Lawyer, Short Richardson & Forth LLP

Introducing some of our graduates (1) Md Khurshad Alam – Pupil Advocate, Legal Care & Political Analyst, Bangladesh Press. (2) Ekpemi Anni – User Experience Consultant, helping global companies to create innovative products and services. (3) Holly Armstrong – Director of GFW Lettings, property sales and lettings company. (4) Rhiannon Clarricoates – Easel Painting Conservator for Hirst Conservation. (5) Dean Clay – PhD candidate in History, Liverpool John Moores University. (6) Helen Colclough – E-Commerce Development Manager for River Island. (7) Andrew Dipper – Marketing Executive, Pearson Frank International. (8) Amy Ekins-Coward – Senior Project Manager & Marketing Coordinator for Wearset, a publishing services company.

Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/alumni

As a businesswoman I love telling people I am a design graduate from Northumbria.

The skills that I learnt on my course as well as the experience that I gained through the sponsored year in industry put me in good stead for the graduate job market.

Danielle Dunn, BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing, 2002 & MA Design Professional Practice, 2015

Josep Star, BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, 2015

MD, Danielle Dunn Creative Agency

Territory Manager, ExxonMobil

(9) Amy Foweather – Family Law Solicitor, Stowe Family Law LLP. (10) Amy Golding – Artistic Director for theatre company, Curious Monkey. (11) Simon Hainsworth – Senior Project Manager, Gardiner & Theobald LLP. (12) Amir Har-Gil – Documentary Film Director, freelance. (13) Asma Hilal – Advocate for CRB Africa Legal. (14) Jason Holland – Creative Director and Founder, Head New Media. (15) Katrin Hulme – Researcher, King’s College, London. (16) Daniel Ismede – Specialist Biomedical Scientist for NHS England. (17) Rachael Martin – Primary school teacher. (18) Rachel McIlvenna – Health Improvement practitioner (Public Health), Middlesbrough Council. (19) Peter Middlebrook – CEO of Geopolicity, based out of the Middle East, providing political and economic consulting.

(20) Lauren Muxworthy – Outreach Executive, specialising in PR and campaign management at Glass Digital. (21) Dr Festus Prosper Olise – Lecturer in Mass Communication Programme, University of Benin. (22) Vikki Park – Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing, Northumbria University. (23) Vishveshkumar Patel – Founder & CEO, Vishtech Services Company. (24) Gintare Prialgauskaite – Photographer and Retoucher, Jules B Ltd. (25) Muara Sipahutar – Digital Marketing Manager, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Indonesia. (26) Cally Taylor – Psychological thriller author. (27) Matt Verity – Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of TrueView, an online networking company. (28) Dan Ziglam – Founder & Director of Deadgood, a modern British Design Company.

For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

Imagine what you could do Northumbria graduates are making a distinctive mark on the world. Take a look at some of our most notable graduates – and start to imagine what you could do.

Dr Arnab Basu MBE (1)

Martin Corry MBE (5)

Neil Marshall (9)

Chief Executive Officer, Kromek. Materials Engineering graduate (1999).

Over 30 caps for England, three for British Lions and nearly 200 appearances for Leicester Tigers. Sports Studies graduate (1997).

Film director, editor and screenwriter best known for his work on Game of Thrones and Dog Soldiers. Media, Culture and Society graduate (1992).

Spain’s youngest ever Minister, appointed to Government at the age of 31. International Business Administration graduate (2000).

Amanda Berry OBE (6)

Stewart Wingate (10)

Chief Executive of BAFTA. Business and Graphic Design graduate (1982).

Chief Executive Officer at Gatwick Airport. Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate (1994).

Stephen Miller MBE (3)

Sir Jonathan Ive (7)

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Paralympic athlete and World Record Holder in the Club Throw. Business Information Systems graduate (2002).

Senior Vice-President, Design at Apple Inc. Designer of the iPhone, iMac, iPad and iPod. Design for Industry graduate (1989).

Victoria Pendleton CBE (4)

Tim Brown (8)

Britain’s most successful female track cyclist and Olympic gold medallist. Sport and Exercise Science graduate (2002).

Chief Executive of IDEO USA, one of the world’s leading design consultancies. Design for Industry graduate (1985).

Bibiana Aido (2)

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Imagine where you could go When you start studying at Northumbria, you’re joining a global family.

Our alumni are from all parts of the globe and act as a resource to help you, no matter where you go and what you want to achieve. Whether you are living abroad or just passing through, you can meet fellow alumni and forge professional relationships.

While you study Our students have gone on to do amazing things, and have power and influence across the world. Most of them look back on their time at Northumbria as a huge factor in their success and want to give back to the University, and that means fantastic opportunities for you. They volunteer their time to advise you on getting into a particular career; fund scholarships and facilities for you to use; and initiate work placements in their organisations. In addition to the opportunities afforded through our alumni network the university can offer internship opportunities to both our students and our graduates. The Santander Universities SME Internship & Work Placement Programme, for example, delivers exciting experiences and enhanced career prospects.

When you graduate As a graduate the Alumni Association offers you additional benefits and services including: • a 20% discount on postgraduate study; • ongoing access to the University’s Careers and Employment Service; • mentoring and CPD opportunities; • enterprise skills training and start-up support through the Student & Graduate Enterprise Service; • access to networking, social and reunion events; • discounted membership of the University Library and Sports Centres; • opportunities to support the University through volunteer schemes such as the Alumni Ambassador Programme. Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/alumni

Having a First Class Honours degree from Northumbria University gives me and my business credibility. My final collection was shown at Graduate Fashion Week and New Designers in London, which gave me confidence as well as industry contacts. Rosemary Milburn, BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing, 2007, Owner and Designer at Rosie Willett Designs

For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

OPEN DAYS I heard excellent things about Northumbria. While attending an Open Day, every member of staff I came into contact with did everything they could to help me. Northumbria is also located in a vibrant city and is a short journey to an amazing coastline.

Want to know what it’s like to be a Northumbria student?

Dani Carr, BA (Hons) Fine Art

• Attend full-time undergraduate course sessions • Speak to our expert staff and current students • Take a tour around our award-winning campus, facilities and accommodation For up-to-date event information on all of our Open Days visit northumbria.ac.uk/opendays

Come and visit us • Friday 30 June 2017 • Saturday 1 July 2017 • Saturday 30 September 2017 • Saturday 28 October 2017 • Saturday 25 November 2017

On the day

Can’t make it? If you can’t make an Open Day there are still ways to experience what it’s like to be a student at Northumbria. • Take an interactive virtual tour of our campuses, located in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne; a city regularly voted the best place in the UK for students. Come and explore our videos and 360 panoramas to immerse yourself in Northumbria and get a feel for what it's like to study here. northumbria.ac.uk/virtualtour

• Take a tour around our accommodation from the comfort of your own home with our accommodation video: northumbria.ac.uk/accommodation • Watch our videos and listen to our students to find out why they enjoy every minute at Northumbria: northumbria.ac.uk/iwant • Find out about student life at Northumbria from our current students, watch vlogs about why they chose their course, read articles on their top places to visit in Newcastle and watch live pre-recorded tours of our accommodation: northumbria.ac.uk/TheHub

NU Experience Days Once you've been made an offer, you can come and visit us, to learn about your course in more detail. Our NU Experience Days take place between January and April.

Interviews If your course requires an interview as part of the selection process these will take place between November and April. We will contact you to arrange a suitable date.

For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

OUR COURSES Northumbria is a new kind of excellent university, with ambitious plans for the future. If you are a dedicated student with ambitious plans for your future, we think you’ll fit in here.

Interested? Read on to find out why you should come to Northumbria to study the subject of your choice, what makes our departments so special and what courses we have to offer. Visit our website and use our course search to find out all you need to know about your course – from modules to staff and student profiles to graduate careers.

Once you know which course you’re interested in, how do you know what you need to achieve to get here? On every course page we’ve highlighted the entry points we would typically ask for. These requirements are provided as a guide to our standard offer levels and we will take into account alternative equivalent qualifications. Please see the Admissions information on page 98 for more details. If you’re not sure how your qualifications translate into UCAS Tariff, look at page 102 or visit the UCAS website at ucas.com

At Northumbria we have a flexible and inclusive approach to assessing potential candidates. We know that there are many different qualifications, skills and experiences which can all contribute to your application. We make an offer based on the individual and our published entry requirements are typical of our standard offer, so just think of them as a guideline. Feel free to get in touch to talk to us about any queries you may have on +44 (0)191 406 0901 or email er.admissions@northumbria.ac.uk. A member of our dedicated admissions team will be happy to help.

Questions you may have… Is my course accredited? Northumbria has a long and successful history of professional accreditation for its courses. However, we continually review and improve our course content and delivery, and continued accreditation is subject to approval of those improvements by the relevant accrediting body. To ensure you are kept up to date with any enhancements visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning. To find out which professional body accredits your course visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search for the course you are interested in. What is an Integrated Masters degree? An Integrated Masters (MComp, MEng, MGeog, MMath or MPhys) is a fully fundable undergraduate degree with the opportunity to undertake a whole year of study at Masters level. An Integrated Masters lasts longer than a standard three or four year undergraduate degree but gives you the added advantage of graduating with a qualification at Masters level. Please visit northumbria.ac.uk/ integratedmasters to see a list of these courses. What is a top-up course? A top-up course is for you if you have previously studied a related course of Higher Education such as a Higher National Diploma (HND) or a Foundation Degree (FD). A top-up course allows you to ‘top-up’ your HND or FD and achieve a full degree after only one extra year of study.

What is a completion award? You can follow a completion pathway if you have started a course in a similar subject at one of Northumbria’s partner institutions, and you wish to transfer to Northumbria to complete your degree. You can also qualify for a completion award with a HND or FD. Is there a study abroad or placement option on my course? 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 after your first year. There is a competitive selection process. Our dedicated Student Placement team and Careers and Employment service are available at Student Central to support and help you.. Please visit northumbria.ac.uk/studyabroad and northumbria.ac.uk/placementoptions to find out more information.

What is a foundation year? A foundation year is an additional year of study at the start of your degree, which means your undergraduate degree will be 4 or 5 years in duration. Foundation years can also be referred to as an extended degree. A foundation year is designed for those students who may not have achieved the entry requirements for their chosen degree course, or whose qualifications may be in a different subject area and who want to explore taking a degree in something completely new. This course provides an extra year of study for you to get the subject knowledge you need, and as long as you pass the foundation year you will automatically progress to the first year of a named degree which is part of the scheme. Please visit northumbria.ac.uk/ foundationyear to see a list of these courses. Will there be any optional modules on my course? Many of our undergraduate courses offer option choices in Years 2 and 3; you will be asked to indicate your preferences well in advance of the options running. To find out more information on module options visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search for the course that you are interested in. For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

Why study Applied Sciences at Northumbria? At Northumbria we want you to realise your potential and secure that rewarding career in science. That’s why our courses are designed in consultation with leading employers, so you will graduate with the knowledge and practical skills needed to drive your career as a professional scientist. • Many of our courses are officially accredited by professional bodies, such as the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Institute of Biomedical Science, the Association for Nutrition and the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, meaning they are independently recognised for delivering the theory and practical skills relevant to employers. • Our lecturers are experts in their professions, either as academics, practitioners or ex-practitioners, leading to relevant and innovative teaching underpinned by authentic experience.

• Our state-of-the-art facilities incorporate modern laboratories, IT suites, a sensory evaluation suite, a replica law court and a crime scene house. • Hands-on laboratory work is a significant component of all courses, providing the opportunity to put theory into practice. • 94% of our Applied Sciences graduates are in work and/or further study (DLHE 2014/15).

• All of our undergraduate courses offer the opportunity for a year in industry, enhancing your future job prospects and providing insight into industrial and commercial applications of science.

I am so glad I chose Northumbria and my course. I am especially pleased with how much the tutors are there for help and support. They have great knowledge which really helps with my degree. Sarah Doran, BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

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We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up to date with any enhancements make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning.

For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

Why study Architecture and Built Environment at Northumbria? Studying with us shows the world you mean business. Our graduates are currently influencing the built environment around the globe, and our courses have been designed to ensure that you can join them. Develop the skills that employers are looking for through field trips, placement years, live projects, guest lectures and employer-led CV workshops. Get ready to make your mark on the world. • Architecture is ranked 10th in The Guardian League Table 2017. Our Building subjects are ranked in the Top 20 in the UK in both the Complete University Guide 2017 and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017. Real Estate courses are ranked 7th in the Complete University Guide. • We have strong links to industry and excellent employment opportunities, which are significantly above the sector average (DLHE Survey 2014). • We have formed an Employer Advisory Board to ensure our course content is 100% relevant. Members include Capita, Mott MacDonald, Ryder Architecture, RIBA and Turner & Townsend. • Extensive professional accreditations including CIAT, CIH, RIBA, RICS, ICES*.

• Our new Architecture Studios will open in 2018 within Sutherland Building, designed by Page/ Park Architects, whose expertise in creative re-use, education buildings and consevation has been recognised through multiple awards. • Home to the award-winning BIM Academy Enterprises (Ltd), a unique joint venture with Ryder Architecture Ltd in Building Information Modelling. Diverse commissions in the UK, Middle East, Far East and Australasia, including the Sydney Opera House and M+ Museum in Kowloon, Hong Kong. • 100% of Interior Architecture students said that Northumbria staff are good at explaining content, make the subject interesting and are enthusiastic about what they are teaching (National Student Survey 2016).

* Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, The Chartered Institute of Housing, Royal Institute of British Architects, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.

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These courses have subject specific entry requirements, for more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search the course you are interested in. * Upon successful completion of our foundation year you will automatically progress on to one of our 3 or 4 years full-time courses including Building and Quantity Surveying, Real Estate or Physical, Human and Environmental Geography and Environmental Science. ** Joint accreditation of combined studies: BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and PG Cert Interior Architecture. †

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We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up to date with any enhancements make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning.

The best thing about my course is the one-to-one time we each get with our tutor to discuss our design projects. This is a great opportunity to really learn and get as much as possible out of your degree. Rebecca Smith, BA (Hons) Architecture

For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

Tim Croft from Milkilling - photo by Colin Davison

Why study Arts at Northumbria? Arts offers a stimulating and dynamic learning environment with excellent facilities in which to study flexible, student-orientated courses. Our staff include highly experienced, award-winning and globally-renowned experts in creative practice and critical scholarship. • Our Art and Design subjects are ranked 16th out of 79 in the Complete University Guide 2017. • We provide industry exposure and live project opportunities with high profile cultural and industrial partners, including BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, D&AD, Live Theatre, Northern Stage, Tyne & Wear Archives and Museums, and Tyneside Cinema. • Our University Galleries present a dynamic programme of exhibitions featuring leading contemporary artists and student initiated projects. • Our Animation and Film and Television Production courses provide opportunities to learn technical and critical analytical skills using excellent resources including a green screen studio, editing suites, sound recording and processing, stateof-the-art cameras and kit, an animation render farm, 3D printer, stop motion facilities and industry standard software. • Our unique Art and Design History course combines the opportunity to develop an understanding of past art and design practices alongside professional skills via work placement and enterprise training for enhanced employability. • Our Drama degree at Northumbria Performing Arts (NPA) delivers professionally engaged

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training with a dedicated team of artist technicians and practice-led academics. The NPA pathway specialisms (Applied Theatre, Scriptwriting and Acting and Performance) are aligned with regional creative industries.

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• Our Film and Television Studies programme combines the study of theoretical and practical aspects of these media. You will learn from academic staff with international esteem for their research, and also gain expertise from industry professionals. • Graduate Studio Northumbria (GSN) enables Fine Art graduates to work in a supportive and inspiring professional studio community. • The Woon Foundation art competition has annual prizes totalling £40,000 and is open to all UK Fine Art graduates, supported by Northumbria University law alumnus, Mr Wee Teng Woon. Arts also hosts the Warwick Stafford Fine Art Prize, a legacy from Fine Art graduate, the late Warwick Stafford. • Arts boasts an illustrious alumni list including Marc Forster (Director - World War Z and Quantum of Solace), Catrina McHugh (Writer - winner of the Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award for Key Change), and Mark Leckey (Artist - Turner Prize winner for Industrial Light and Magic in 2008).

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120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Film and Television Studies

BA (Hons)

P391

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Fine Art

BA (Hons)

W100

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

BTEC Years

These courses have subject specific entry requirements, for more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search the course you are interested in.

We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up to date with any enhancements make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning.

I chose Northumbria University because the course looked amazing with many job opportunities. My tutors are really inspiring, it's great when they show us what they've created; it gives us the inspiration that one day we may be there. Amy Mills, BA (Hons) Animation

For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

Why study Business at Newcastle Business School? Newcastle Business School has a global reputation for delivering some of the best business management education in the UK. We will equip you with the in-depth understanding, skills and experience you need to succeed in business. • In 2015, Newcastle Business School was named Business School of the Year at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. • We are part of an elite group of less than 1% of business schools worldwide, following accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in business and accounting – we were the first in Europe to gain the double accreditation. • Our degrees are recognised for their quality by many professional bodies including CIM, CIPD, CIPS, CISI, AACSB, EPAS, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, AIA, CILT, AAT, ICAEW and ITT. • Newcastle Business School is the first University in North East England to be awarded the prestigious ‘Small Business Charter’ in

recognition of our work to support small businesses, start-ups and their contribution to local economic growth. • If you want to focus on a particular area of business we have a range of specialist courses, but we also have general business management courses which allow you to gain a broad understanding of business. • A vast majority of our courses offer study abroad opportunities at many of our partner universities in Europe, USA, South East Asia and Australia. • Newcastle Business School’s placements and internships give you the opportunity to gain a real insight into the industry you want to work in. They strengthen your CV and provide you with your own network of industry contacts.

I chose Northumbria as the Newcastle Business School has a great reputation which it certainly lives up to! The tutors and facilities are also amazing which helps when doing a degree. I was really impressed that so many courses offer the option to take a work placement, study abroad, or even both. William Mather, BA (Hons) Business with Economics

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Placement option

General courses

Award

UCAS code Tariff points

A Level

Study abroad option

Accreditation

Business courses

Business Management

BA (Hons)

N202

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

International Business Management

BA (Hons)

N1T9

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

International Business Management with French

BA (Hons)

N1R1

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

International Business Management with Spanish

BA (Hons)

N1R4

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

Business with Accounting

BA (Hons)

N1S4

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Business with Economics

BA (Hons)

N1L1

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Business with Entrepreneurship

BA (Hons)

N1S2

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Business with Financial Management

BA (Hons)

N1N3

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Business with Human Resource Management

BA (Hons)

N1N6

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Business with International Management

BA (Hons)

N1N2

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management

BA (Hons)

N1NF

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Business with Management

BA (Hons)

N1S8

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Business with Marketing Management

BA (Hons)

N1N5

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Business with Tourism Management

BA (Hons)

N1NV

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

† †

BTEC Years

Business with… courses

continued overleaf

ü Students are required to undertake a work placement or study abroad as part of their 4-year course. ü Students are required to undertake an international work placement or study abroad as part of their 4-year course. † These courses have subject specific entry requirements, for more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search the course you are interested in. We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up to date with any enhancements make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning.

For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

Accreditation

Award

UCAS code Tariff points

A Level

Accounting

BA (Hons)

N400

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

3/4

Finance and Investment Management

BA (Hons)

N390

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

3/4

Human Resource Management

BA (Hons)

N600

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

Marketing Management

BA (Hons)

N550

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

Tourism and Events Management

BA (Hons)

N800

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

Business Leadership and Corporate Management

BA (Hons)

N210

144

AAA

DDD

Entrepreneurial Business Management

BA (Hons)

N1N4

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

Leadership and Management

BA (Hons)

N/A

See website†

BTEC Years

Part-time only

Placement option

Specialist courses

Study abroad option

Business courses cont.

Work-based learning courses

Placement option

See below

Study Abroad option

Business Leadership and Corporate Management

As a student on this innovative work-based learning course, you will Should you wish, your two year employment role may be with an spend two years in a salaried role working with a business organisation. organisation based abroad.

Entrepreneurial Business Management

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

ü Students on these courses are required to undertake a work placement or study abroad as part of their 4-year course. These courses have subject specific entry requirements, for more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search the course you are interested in.

†

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A Level

BTEC Years

Accreditation

Business courses cont. Top-up courses

Award

UCAS code Tariff points

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

Foundation

N755

104*

Business (Top-up)

BA (Hons)

N1N8

HND/FD

Business Enterprise, Creation and Management

BA (Hons)

N190

HND/FD

International Banking and Finance

BA (Hons)

N4N2

HND/FD

Foundation Year Business

BCC

DMM 1+3/4

London Campus

* Upon successful completion of our foundation year you will automatically progress on to one of our 3 or 4 years full-time degrees. We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up to date with any enhancements make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning.

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Why study Computer and Information Sciences at Northumbria? If you want to work at the cutting edge of computer science, networks or security, to help shape tomorrow’s world and equip yourself for a career that’s entirely future-proof, then our courses are for you. • Benefiting from a £6.7m investment in STEM facilities (HEFCE award 2014-2016) in a state-ofthe-art new Computer and Information Sciences building, opening in 2018.

• Flexible undergraduate courses with BSc (Hons), Integrated Masters (MComp) and pathways in Computer Science, Computer Networks and Security, and Information Technology.

• Professional accreditation by ARA, BCS and CILIP.*

• Our composition includes an internationally recognised iSchool, part of a network of 77 world-leading institutions – including the universities of California and Toronto - dedicated to advancing the information field.

• We have formed an Employer Advisory Board to ensure our course content is 100% relevant. Members include Accenture, Eutechnyx, Hewlett Packard, Nissan, Procter & Gamble, Sage and Waterstons, Newcastle Libraries, PWC and RIBA Enterprises Ltd. • We are a partner in the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Cyber Security Institute.

• Our ITMB degree is endorsed by Tech Partnership UK, supported by more than 90 top employers, and is available exclusively at Northumbria within North East England.

* Archives and Records Association, The Chartered Institute for IT, Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals.

The course has offered me a great balance of exactly what I want to do. Northumbria has a varied method of teaching which is great for me. After completing a placement at GE Oil & Gas I now have a greater interest in technology and my confidence has improved. Megan Crooks, BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management for Business

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UCAS code Tariff points

A Level

BTEC Years

Computer and Digital Forensics

BSc (Hons)

GF44

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Computer and Digital Forensics

MComp (Hons) G3F4

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

4/5

Computer Networks and Cyber Security

BSc (Hons)

G4W3

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Computer Networks and Cyber Security

MComp (Hons) G4W2

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

4/5

Computer Science

BSc (Hons)

G400

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Computer Science

MComp (Hons) G401

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

4/5

Computer Science with Animation, Graphics and Vision

BSc (Hons)

G450

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Computer Science with Animation, Graphics and Vision

MComp (Hons) G451

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

4/5

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence

BSc (Hons)

G403

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence

MComp (Hons) G408

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

4/5

Computer Science with Games Development

BSc (Hons)

G405

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Computer Science with Games Development

MComp (Hons) G406

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

4/5

Computer Science with Web Development

BSc (Hons)

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4 4/5 3/4

G404

Computer Science with Web Development

MComp (Hons) G409

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

Information Technology and Data Science

BSc (Hons)

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM ABB-BBB DDM

G185

Information Technology Management for Business

BSc (Hons)

GN52

120-128

Applied Computing (Top-up)

BSc (Hons)

G510

HND/FD

Foundation

I200

80*

BSc (Hons)

G510

HND/FD

3/4

Accreditation

Award

Placement option

Course

Study abroad option

Computer and Information Sciences courses

ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Foundation Year Computing and Information Technology

CDD

MMP

1+3/4

London Campus Applied Computing (Top-up)

For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

Why study Design at Northumbria? Northumbria School of Design covers an exciting range of industrial, fashion, communication and innovation design. We are an award-winning creative community; we encourage collaborations and idea sharing between our design courses so that students get the best possible learning experience. • Our School of Design was named one of Europe’s top design schools by US Business Week magazine and has an international reputation for innovation and creativity. • Our partners include household names such as Urban Outfitters, Microsoft, Mars, Dunhill, Mulberry, Samsung, Unilever, Philips, Nike and Intel – to name but a few. • Northumbria boasts illustrious design alumni including Sir Jonathan Ive (Senior Vice-President, Apple), Rob Low MBE (Founder, Trunki), Nicola Morgan (Designer, Lanvin, Paris), Tim Brown (Chief Executive, IDEO) and Vaughan Oliver (Graphic Designer and Typographer, V23). • Our course in 3D Design, Fashion and Interactive Media Design scored over 94% for ‘overall student satisfaction’ (National Student Survey 2016).

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• We have an established reputation at Graduate Fashion Week with our students winning over 40 awards in the last five years, including Designer of the Year, the Fashion Innovation Award, and for the last three years running, the Ethical Award. • In 2015, our staff, students and graduates won over 70 national and international design and media awards, commendations and prizes. • Our School of Design has been fitted with a state-of-the-art facilities to complement our traditional technologies including including dedicated show spaces, digital photography studios, CAD suites, traditional letter press and screen printing, 3D prototyping workshops, plus interaction and animation studios. • Our Art and Design subjects are ranked 16th out of 79 in the Complete University Guide 2017.

A bike Channel brand project, Harry Parvin

Award

UCAS code

Placement option

Course

Tariff points

A Level

Study abroad option

Design courses

3D Design

BA (Hons)

W260

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Design for Industry

BA (Hons)

W240

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

Fashion

BA (Hons)

W230

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

Fashion Communication

BA (Hons)

WP29

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

3/4

Fashion Design and Marketing

BA (Hons)

W231

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

Graphic Design

BA (Hons)

W210

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

3/4

Interactive Media Design

BA (Hons)

W280

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Interior Design

BA (Hons)

W250

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

BTEC Years

ü These courses have a compulsory placement. We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up to date with any enhancements make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning.

I’m passionate about innovative design solutions and I’m able to explore my creative side in a course that provides experiential learning. I love that we have access to industry and that we have the opportunity to work alongside leading design consultancies. Murray Campbell, BA (Hons) Design for Industry

For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

Why study Education at Northumbria? Education is one of the essential building blocks of society and is a fundamental right of everyone. That’s why we aim to create excellent educators. Northumbria provides you with the opportunity to work with a team who are recognised for the high quality of their work. An ‘Outstanding’ university provider of both secondary and primary Initial Teacher Education, as classified by the Department of Education from Ofsted inspections. • Our education courses are ranked 5th in The Guardian University Guide 2017.

• You will benefit from the enthusiasm and knowledge of tutors and visiting experts.

• All courses in Initial Teacher Education are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and have been for 14 years. We are the only university in the UK to have this accolade for this length of time.

• You will obtain a range of qualifications designed to meet government regulations for professional practice including qualified teacher status and FE qualified teacher learning and skills.

• All of our courses offer the opportunity for experience in educational settings, through our extensive and high quality partnerships with schools and colleges.

• The degree is designed to meet government regulations for initial teacher training and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• 95% of students say that staff are enthusiastic about what they are teaching (National Student Survey 2016).

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Award

UCAS code

Tariff points

A Level

Primary Education

BA (Hons)

X120

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

BTEC Years 3

Accreditation

†

Course

School-based placements

Education courses

This course has subject specific entry requirements, for more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search the course you are interested in.

We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up to date with any enhancements make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning.

My confidence and self-belief that I can actually and will actually become a teacher has risen dramatically from my first day at Northumbria. I can speak in front of a group of people without hesitation and feel very comfortable to give my opinions. Lauren Hewson, BA (Hons) Primary Education

For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

Why study Foundation and English Language courses at Northumbria? • Northumbria provides a range of pre-sessional and in-sessional English language courses for international students. • This full-time course is ideal if your academic qualifications meet the requirements for your chosen course, but your English language level falls below the entry requirements of the academic course you wish to join. • It helps you to participate fully in lectures, seminars and project work and develop your independence. Intercultural skills are also an important employment tool that will be useful for you in the future. • You will develop these skills in a content-based approach to learning involving critical thinking, questioning, discussion, reflection and analysis. You will also develop the ideas and concepts necessary to participate in the global academic community. In addition you will also cover key aspects of applied mathematics and ICT to enable you to

perform at the level expected at undergraduate study. • The courses are designed to provide a solid foundation to studying in a British university and students benefit from staff who are used to supporting international students through this important transition. • Teaching and learning takes place in seminars, lectures, tutorials and workshops. In addition, students engage in independent study involving directed and self-directed learning. • You will be assigned your own guidance tutor who will provide academic and pastoral support and be your first point of contact if you have any questions or problems. • All our English language courses are accredited by the British Council. • If you are studying on the International Foundation Programme you will study relevant academic modules in addition to English Language modules.

Applying When applying you will need to choose your degree course and state this on the application form. If you are accepted you will receive one offer letter for the English Language/International Foundation Programme followed by the appropriate degree programme. Once you have successfully completed the International Foundation Programme and achieved the required grades*, you can gain direct admission onto your chosen degree at Northumbria. * Certain programmes may also require an interview or portfolio.

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Pre-sessional courses

for 11 weeks. There is no mid-point assignment. Presessional English is also offered at London Campus.

The English and Study Skills course helps you improve your English language level so that you can meet the entry requirements of the course you want to join. By the end of the course you should be able to attend lectures, seminars and tutorials and produce academic assignments.

Both courses offer you the opportunity to visit another city or local tourist attraction on a day trip. The countryside and coast of Northumberland is extremely beautiful and has a rich heritage while Newcastle is a vibrant city famous for its culture and nightlife. There is no charge for these trips but you may need to pay entrance fees into some attractions.

Summer school presessional courses The summer school English and Study Skills course is similar in content to our year-round provision. Depending on your requirements you can attend either the full 11-week course beginning in June or a six-week course beginning in July. Please note that if you start the course in June you must enrol

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 academic subjects with English language and study skills. The course is multidisciplinary and

provides progression to a wide range of degree courses at Northumbria University. The main focus of this course is that you can adapt to and therefore succeed within a Higher Education institution in the UK. Upon successful completion you will be awarded a Foundation Diploma in International English for Academic Communication.

Start dates and entry requirements English and Study Skills start in September and January. Our International Foundation Programme starts in September and January. The summer school starts in June and July.

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

Mechanical, Engineering & Environment, Automotive, Architectural Engineering, Product Design

We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up to date with any enhancements make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning. For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

Why study Geography and Environment at Northumbria? We’re all about the future. The future of our planet, the people who live on it, and your role in shaping it. That’s why our courses are real-world focused, with opportunities for field trips, studying abroad and work placements. We will help you discover your passion, and prepare you for a career that interests and challenges you every day. • Our courses regularly achieve over 90% student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2016). • We have strong links with high profile organisations including Northumberland National Park, Wildlife and Wetland Trusts, NewcastleGateshead Initiative, Tyne Rivers Trust, the Environment Agency, the British Army, North East Ambulance Service, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, Public Health England, the NHS and Northumbrian Water.

• Current field trip destinations include Amsterdam, Tenerife, Andalusia, Ukraine, Scotland and the Lake District. • Extensive professional accreditation by CIEEM, CIEH, CIH, IEMA, RGS-IBG.* * Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, Chartered Institute of Housing, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers).

• We have an impact in more than 30 countries, from the Arctic to Antarctica via the Tropics, through field trips, student and staff research, and engagement projects.

My placement year was with Formula One team Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains. I was given increased responsibility throughout the year which really pushed me to develop my skills. Katie Scott, BA (Hons) Geography

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Award

UCAS code

Placement option

Course

Tariff points A Level

Study abroad option

Accreditation

Geography and Environment courses

Environmental Geography

BSc (Hons)

FL97

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Environmental Science

BSc (Hons)

F751

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Geography

BA (Hons)

L700

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Geography

BSc (Hons)

F800

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Human Geography

MGeog (Hons)

L7T6

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

4/5

Physical Geography

BSc (Hons)

F840

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Physical Geography

MGeog (Hons)

F5H8

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

4/5

Foundation

K441

80*

CDD

1+3/4

BTEC Years

Foundation Year Built and Natural Environment

MMP

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Why study Humanities at Northumbria? When you study one of our Humanities courses you become part of a passionate and creative community of students, researchers, academics and professionals. Expert tutors bring your subject to life and share their research with you. • Our internationally-renowned staff are active researchers which informs our teaching, preparing you for employment. • 93% of our Humanities graduates are in work and/or further study (DLHE 2014/15). • Our History course scored 99% and our English Literature scored 97% for ‘overall students satisfaction’ (National Student Survey 2016). • Our extensive cultural partners include LIVE Theatre, New Writing North, Tyneside Cinema, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and the US Embassy. Our partner organisations help us to develop our course content to ensure we’re providing you with the experience employers are looking for. You’ll also have opportunities for networking, work on live projects, and placements.

• All our courses offer you the opportunity to experience another culture by spending a semester overseas, and we also have year-long exchanges to the United States or Europe. • Our Creative Writing courses are ranked 20th out of 63 in the Complete University Guide 2017. • Our English courses include opportunities to gain varied teaching experience through placements in schools and our English Language TESOL modules.

At Northumbria you get given so many opportunities to succeed within yourself, as all the staff really want you to do well. The first semester of my second year, I went on an ERASMUS exchange to Germany. I carried on with my course, experienced the culture and developed my German language skills, and I also gained a lot of independence. Amelia Hellawell, BA (Hons) English Language Studies

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Placement option

Course

Award

UCAS code Tariff points A Level

Study abroad option

Humanities courses

American Studies

BA (Hons)

T700

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

English Language and BA (Hons) Literature

Q390

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

English Language Studies

BA (Hons)

Q310

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

English Literature

BA (Hons)

Q320

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

English Literature and Creative Writing

BA (Hons)

QW38

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

English Literature and History

BA (Hons)

QV31

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

History

BA (Hons)

V100

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

History and Politics

BA (Hons)

LV21

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Foundation

L8L9

80*

CDD

1+3/4

†

BTEC Years

Foundation Year Humanities

MMP

We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up to date with any enhancements make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning.

For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

Why study Law at Northumbria Law School? Our award-winning Law School is one of the largest in the UK, with a national and international reputation for excellence in legal education. Our specialist degrees are designed to equip you with the legal knowledge and practical skills needed to enter a range of professional careers including law and business. • We have been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education for the outstanding community work of our Student Law Office. • Our unrivalled law clinic, the Student Law Office, is the largest of its kind in the UK where you can represent members of the public working on real legal problems. • Our Student Law Office has managed more than 3,000 enquiries, represented more than 1,000 clients and secured more than £1 million on their behalf since 2008. • Our innovative and practical M Law courses equip you with a Masters level qualification and develop the skills to succeed as a solicitor or barrister.

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• You will be taught by experienced academics and legally qualified staff so you can benefit from our close links with the legal profession. • Students learn in authentic civil and criminal courtroom facilities, including a real criminal courtroom donated by the Courts Service allowing real life experience. • Approximately 70% of our academic staff are qualified as solicitors or barristers, with considerable experience of practise. We are committed to ensuring that our students learn law in a way that equips them for their professional roles.

Placement option

Course

Award

UCAS Tariff points A Level code

Study abroad option

Accreditation

Law courses

LLB (Hons)

M101 128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

3/4

M Law Exempting

M Law

M100 128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

3/4

M Law Exempting (Bar Professional Training Course)

M Law

M100 128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

3/4

LLB (Hons) Law with Business

LLB (Hons)

M1N1 120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

LLB (Hons) Law with International Business

LLB (Hons)

M1N9 120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Foundation

M757 80*

CDD

1+3/4

BTEC Years

Foundation Year Law

MMP

* Upon successful completion of our foundation year you will automatically progress to the first year of the LLB (Hons) course. We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up to date with any enhancements make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning.

I particularly enjoy the legal theory mixed with the practical applications as I believe the ability to apply theory to reality makes law come alive. The skills that Northumbria students can demonstrate are impressive to employers and I believe the way the course is taught has made it so much easier for me to learn. Dan Tresigne, M Law Exempting (BPTC)

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Why study Mathematics at Northumbria? Mathematics graduates understand the world in a special way, and their skills are in high demand. According to a 2015 report by the Council for Mathematical Sciences (CMS) demand is still rising, giving graduates access to a wide range of interesting careers boasting excellent salaries. • Benefiting from a £6.7m investment in STEM facilities (HEFCE teaching capital award 2014–2016). • Mathematics graduates are eligible to apply for Associate membership of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. • Undergraduates can apply for Associate membership of the London Mathematical Society. • We have formed an Employer Advisory Board to ensure our course content is 100% relevant. Members include Hewlett Packard, PWC and RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

latest UK - wide research assessment exercise (REF 2014). • There are study abroad opportunities at our many partner universities in Europe, USA, South East Asia and Australia. There are also opportunities to do a work placement year as part of your chosen course. • We support the London Mathematical Society (LMS) Good Practice Scheme aimed at advancing women’s careers by embedding equal opportunities for women within their working practices.

• Excellent research in Mathematics and Statistics with 62% of our outputs ranked world-leading or internationally excellent according to the

I worked really hard to get into the university I wanted to go to and now I’m here it’s so worth it. It’s welcoming and you don’t feel out of place or intimidated – it’s definitely been the best decision I’ve made to come to Northumbria. Louise Wardle, BSc (Hons) Mathematics

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Placement option

Course

Award

UCAS code Tariff points

A Level

Study abroad option

Mathematics courses

Mathematics

BSc (Hons)

G100

120-128†

ABB-BBB 3/4

Mathematics

MMath (Hons) G101

120-128†

ABB-BBB 4/5

Years

These courses have subject specific entry requirements, for more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search the course you are interested in.

†

We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up to date with any enhancements make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning.

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Why study Mechanical and Construction Engineering at Northumbria? Mechanical and Construction Engineering at Northumbria is hands-on and real worldfocused. We have world-class facilities, expert staff and courses that are accredited by all the relevant professional bodies, giving you the perfect launch pad for your career. • Benefiting from a £6.7m investment in STEM facilities (HEFCE teaching capital award 2014–2016) including an advanced Engine Test Cell facility, wind tunnel, working automotive systems with diagnostic equipment, 50-tonne test frame and actuator, 5-axis state-of-the-art CNC machine, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and extensive 3D printing facilities.

Caterpillar, BAE Systems, British Engines, Laing O’Rourke, Mott MacDonald, Nissan, Parsons Brinckerhoff and Wilmott Dixon.

• Extensive professional accreditation by CIBSE, CIHT, CIOB, ICE, IHE, IMechE, IStructE.*

• The University is one of only nine UK institutions in the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS) and educates Engineering officers for the Army, Airforce, Navy and MOD Civil Service. The local liaison is via Trojan Squadron based at HMS Calliope.

• We have formed an Employer Advisory Board to ensure our course content is 100% relevant. Members include AkzoNobel, Balfour Beatty,

• We have strong internationalisation with students from a wide range of countries, including China, India, Pakistan and the Middle East.

* Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, Chartered Institute of Building, Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers.

I find my course rewarding, challenging and unique and really enjoy the design aspects of automotive engineering. Northumbria gives students many opportunities to make industrial contacts and encourages workplace experience. Charlie McFarlane, BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering

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Part-time option

Course

Award

UCAS code Tariff points

A Level

Automotive Engineering

BEng (Hons)

H3P3

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Automotive Engineering

MEng (Hons)

H3P4

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

4/5

Civil Engineering

BEng (Hons)

H200

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Civil Engineering

MEng (Hons)

H201

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

4/5

Construction Engineering Management

BSc (Hons)

K251

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Mechanical and Architectural Engineering

BEng (Hons)

H3H3

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Mechanical and Architectural Engineering

MEng (Hons)

H3H4

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

4/5

Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

BEng (Hons)

H3M9

†

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

MEng (Hons)

H8C4

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

4/5

Mechanical Engineering

BEng (Hons)

H300

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Mechanical Engineering

MEng (Hons)

H304

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

4/5

Mechanical Design and Engineering (Top-up)

BEng (Hons)

H303

HND/FD

Foundation

H3M2

80*

† † † †

†

BTEC Years

Accreditation

Placement option

Mechanical and Construction Engineering courses

Foundation Year Engineering

CDD

MMP

1+3/4

We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up to date with any enhancements make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning.

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Why study Nursing, Midwifery and Health at Northumbria? Our nursing, midwifery and health courses have been developed with input from experienced clinical experts and created in partnership with the NHS. This allows you to gain up-to-date knowledge and hands-on expertise to prepare you for a caring career as a health professional. • Nursing and Midwifery ranked 15th in the Guardian University Guide 2017 and Nursing was ranked 17th in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017. • Our innovative suite of health courses have been created in partnership with the NHS and other employers to reflect current and future practice. • Our courses give students the opportunity to be at the forefront of delivering high quality person-centred care. • You will join a multidisciplinary community of professionals who are clinical experts in their own field and will bring real life experiences to the classroom. • Our Clinical Skills Centre boasts one of the most advanced skills environments for teaching and learning nationally.

• Our graduates gain high levels of employment in the NHS, private and third sectors. The department has an outstanding 96% graduate employment rate. • We have strong partnerships with local NHS Trusts, GP practices and private and voluntary providers to enable you to experience a wide range of placements. • Our courses incorporate collaborative working, core skill development, person-centred care, problemsolving and organisational and management skills. • Our nursing programmes were the first in the country to be accredited by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). • Our Occupational Therapy course scored 97% for ‘overall student satisfaction’ (National Student Survey 2016).

We have a lot of placement opportunities. My most recent placement was on a delivery suite in an obstetric unit, which was an amazing experience. I helped deliver 16 babies, which was very rewarding and clinically challenging. Sophie Kent, BSc (Hons) Midwifery

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Placements

Course

Award

UCAS code Tariff points A Level

Accreditation

Nursing, Midwifery and Health courses

Midwifery

BSc (Hons)

B720

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

Nursing Studies/ Registered Nurse (Adult)

BSc (Hons)

B700

†

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

Nursing Studies/ Registered Nurse (Child)

BSc (Hons)

B701

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

Nursing Studies/ Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities)

BSc (Hons)

B741

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

Nursing Studies/ Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

BSc (Hons)

B740

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

B920

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

B990

DDD

Operating Department Practice

DipHE

†

BTEC Years

MMP

ü These courses have a compulsory placement. These courses have subject specific entry requirements, for more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search the course you are interested in.

†

We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up to date with any enhancements make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning.

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Why study Physics and Electrical Engineering at Northumbria? Physics and Electrical Engineering at Northumbria is hands-on and informed by worldclass research. We have state-of-the-art facilities, expert staff and courses that are accredited by all the relevant professional bodies to equip you in your chosen career. • Benefiting from a £6.7m investment in STEM facilities (HEFCE teaching capital award 2014-2016) including an advanced Engine Test Cell facility, wind tunnel, working automotive systems with diagnostic equipment, 50-tonne test frame and actuator, 5-axis state-of-the art CNC machine, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and extensive 3D printing facilities. • We have formed an Employer Advisory Board to ensure our course content is 100% relevant. Members include AkzoNobel, Caterpillar, BAE Systems, British Engines, Hewlett Packard, PWC and RIBA Enterprises Ltd, Mott MacDonald, Nissan and Parsons Brinckerhoff. • Awarded £1.2m by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) for the ‘Think Physics’ project addressing progression into Higher Education by underrepresented groups, particularly females.

• Courses awarded professional recognition by the Institute of Physics (IOP), and have had accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for 30 years, which is part of the Engineering Council (EC). • We are an international pioneer in photovoltaic (PV) research and have been a world leader in this field for more than 20 years. Our PV clad Northumberland Building (pictured right) was the first of its kind in the UK. • Northumbria is an active partner in European projects to support the adoption of electric vehicles and transition to a low-carbon transport in Europe’s cities. A current project (SEEV4-City) involves seven operational pilots of electric vehicles and aims to support green transport and electricity generation by combining electric transport, renewable energy and power grid into a smart green energy system.

I chose Northumbria University because of the tutors intellectual creativity and passion about the subject. The course has lived up to and exceeded my expectations! Steven Armstrong, BSc (Hons) Physics

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Part-time option

Course

Award

UCAS code

Tariff points

Placement option

Accreditation

Physics and Electrical Engineering courses

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Physics

BEng (Hons)

H600

120-128† ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

MEng (Hons) H602

120-128† ABB-BBB DDM

4/5

BSc (Hons)

F300

120-128† ABB-BBB

3/4

Physics

MPhys (Hons) BSc (Hons)

F301

120-128

ABB-BBB

4/5

ü ü

F3F5

120-128† ABB-BBB

3/4

MPhys (Hons) BEng (Hons)

F2W4

120-128† ABB-BBB

4/5

H610

HND/FD

BEng (Hons)

G422

HND/FD

Foundation

H3M2

80*

Physics with Astrophysics Physics with Astrophysics Electronic Design Engineering (Top-up) Mobile Communications Engineering (Top-up)

A Level

†

BTEC Years

Foundation year Engineering

CDD

MMP

1+3/4

We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up to date with any enhancements make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning.

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Why study Psychology at Northumbria? If you want an in-demand career that lets you make a real difference in the world, there’s never been a better time to study psychology. You will learn from inspirational, approachable staff with a wealth of practical experience, so when you graduate you’ll be well on your way to developing an impactful career. • Our well-respected courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society. • We have a diverse range of laboratory facilities, including the Brain, Performance and Nutrition Research Centre and the UK’s only ecologically valid two bedroom sleep laboratory which is part of Northumbria’s Centre for Sleep Research. • You will be taught through lectures, seminars, laboratory and practical work to give you a comprehensive understanding of the scope, methods and applications of psychology. • Our state-of-the-art facilities include specialist teaching accommodation, an experimental laboratory, student hubs and study cubicles.

• Our graduates go on to careers in educational, clinical, occupational and forensic psychology, or related careers such as counselling, occupational therapy, nursing, the probation service, social work, special needs education, market research and teaching. • Our strength in psychology research has significantly increased, placing us second in the Alliance group of universities for world-leading research, thanks to a significant investment in research-active staff (REF 2014). • Psychology achieved 95% ‘overall student satisfaction’ (National Student Survey 2016).

Research is a big part of psychology so Northumbria has made sure that research skills have been instilled in us. Knowledge of statistics and research makes you more aware and critical of all the scientific claims that you hear in the media. Nadiah Lim, BSc (Hons) Psychology

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Placement option

Course

Award

UCAS code Tariff points A Level

Study abroad option

Accreditation

Psychology courses

Psychology

BSc (Hons)

C800

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

Psychology (Business Psychology)

BSc (Hons)

C800

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

BSc (Hons)

C800

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

Psychology (Experimental Psychology)

BSc (Hons)

C800

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

Psychology (Forensic Psychology)

BSc (Hons)

C800

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

Psychology (Health Psychology)

BSc (Hons)

C800

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

Psychology with Criminology

BSc (Hons)

C8M9

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

BTEC Years

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Why study Social Sciences at Northumbria? Social Sciences offers an extensive range of undergraduate courses in Criminology, Sociology, International Relations and Politics, Media, Journalism and Mass Communications. Our award-winning research and partnerships feeds into our teaching, giving you the perfect launch pad for your career. • Key partners include the Arts Alliance, VSO, Traidcraft, CAFOD, New Writing North and the Youth Offending Team. • Academic staff from our media and journalism courses are internationally recognised for their work in media and cultural studies and have developed relationships with cultural and commercial organisations including Tyneside Cinema, BBC, Tyne Tees TV and high- profile creative agencies. • Placement opportunities in social, cultural and criminal justice organisations are available in challenging environments such as prisons, youth offending teams, homeless charities and parliamentary offices. • Academics from Social Sciences were behind the formation of the North East Homeless Think Tank

– a regional agency bringing together academics, researchers and policy officers to inform and influence policies affecting homeless groups. • Northumbria boasts one of the largest criminology programmes in the country. • A variety of modules are taught by research specialists. Northumbria’s social science research covers areas such as international development, public policy and management, offenders and offending and society and citizenship. • Many staff within the department are leaders in their fields and include the 2014 holder of the British Sociological Society and Higher Education Academy National Award for Excellence in Teaching Sociology.

I chose Northumbria University because of its excellent reputation. My tutors were really inspiring. Many had worked as industry professionals in the past so their insight and advice was second to none!. Stephanie King, BA (Hons) Journalism

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Placement option

Course

Award

UCAS code

Tariff points A Level

Study abroad option

Social Sciences courses

Criminology

BSc (Hons)

M900

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Criminology and BSc (Hons) Sociology International Relations BA (Hons) and Politics Journalism BA (Hons)

LM39

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

ü ü

L2L2

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

P500

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

BA (Hons)

PQ53

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

ü ü

BA (Hons)

P301

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

BA (Hons)

P3N5

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

ü ü

BA (Hons)

P3N1

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

BA (Hons)

P3P2

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

ü ü

Journalism and English Literature Mass Communication

†

BTEC Years

Mass Communication with Advertising Mass Communication with Business Mass Communication with Public Relations Media and Journalism

BA (Hons)

PP35

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Sociology

BSc (Hons)

L300

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

3/4

Foundation

L3L4

80*

CDD

1+3/4

Foundation Year Social Science

MMP

This course has subject specific entry requirements, for more informatoin visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search the course you are interested in. * Upon successful completion of our foundation year you will automatically progress on to one of our 3 or 4 years full-time degrees.

†

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Why study Social Work and Community Wellbeing at Northumbria? In Social Work and Community Wellbeing we have particular strengths in working with children and their families, mental health and wellbeing. Our expert teaching team, drawn from a range of professional and research backgrounds, works with our students to help them reach their full potential and equip them to enter a range of professional roles focused on children, adults, families and communities. A welldeveloped local and regional networks enable us to deliver current and relevant courses in partnership with service users and professionals. • Successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Social Work (including 170 days assessed practice placements in social work-related settings) will enable you to apply to the HCPC for registration as a social worker. • Childhood and Early Years Studies BA (Hons) offers a unique and exciting opportunity to explore a range of issues relating to childhood, children, young people and society. You will analyse and research topics as diverse as social policy, representations of childhood and activities to support children and young people. • Successful completion of BA (Hons) Guidance and Counselling gives you the added benefit of a recognised career development qualification

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as it is approved by the Career Development Institute, the professional organisation for career guidance professionals in the UK. • The Integrated Health and Social Care degree will support you to review, debate and evaluate different health and social care systems, and provide opportunities to develop workplace skills alongside your academic learning. • Thanks to a significant investment in researchactive staff, Northumbria is now ranked in the UK top 20 for research power in Social Work and Social Policy (REF 2014). Research interests include family therapy, mental health professional practice, management of children’s services and safeguarding children and adults.

Award

UCAS code Tariff points

A Level

Childhood and Early Years Studies

BA (Hons)

W3P9

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

Guidance and Counselling

BA (Hons)

B9L5

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

Integrated Health and Social Care

BSc (Hons)

L5L5

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

Social Work

BSc (Hons)

L502

120-128

ABB-BBB DDM

† †

BTEC Years

Accreditation

Placement option

Course

Study abroad option

Social Work and Community Wellbeing courses

† These courses have subject specific entry requirements, for more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search the course you are interested in. ü This course has a compulsory placement.

We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up to date with any enhancements make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning.

My most memorable placement was in a secondary school working with vulnerable adolescents. I learned so much about how young people’s worlds work, how to communicate effectively, build strong relationships with appropriate boundaries and have confidence in my abilities. It was life changing! Sophie Graham, BSc (Hons) Social Work

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Why study Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at Northumbria? With a strong reputation for teaching and research excellence our range of courses at Northumbria is hands-on. We have some of the best facilities in the country, expert staff who come from diverse professional backgrounds and courses that are accredited and endorsed by professional and national governing bodies, which ensures that we provide you with the attributes to succeed in the profession of your choice when you graduate. • We have been delivering sport degrees for over 30 years and are one of the original providers in UK Higher Education. • Graduates from our Sports programmes have included successful medal winning athletes such as Victoria Pendleton (Olympic cyclist), Steve Cram (track and field athlete), Jamie Noon (Rugby Union), Martin Corry (Rugby International), and Chris Cook (Olympic swimmer). • Physiotherapy is ranked 11th in The Complete University Guide 2017 and 14th in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017.

(BASES), Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr). • Our students benefit from teaching informed by our world-class research with organisations such as the English Institute of Sport, Newcastle United Football Club, Sunderland Association Football Club, Mars, European Space Agency, GlaxoSmithKline, Durham Primary Care Trust, the Professional Golf Association, the Football Association, Prozone, Newcastle Falcons, Durham County Cricket Club, NHS, charities and the private sector.

• We have research funding from some major charities including the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Movember Foundation/Prostate Cancer Charity and the National Institute for Health Research.

• You will study in our state-of-the-art facilities, which include laboratories for physiology, biomechanics and nutrition. We also have strength and conditioning suites, a clinical skills centre, an indoor sprint track and performance analysis facilities.

• Extensive professional accreditation by professional and national governing bodies including, The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences

• 96% of our graduates from Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation are in work and/or further study (DLHE 2014/15).

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Placement option

Course

Award

UCAS code Tariff points

A Level

Study abroad option

Accreditation

Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation courses

Applied Sport and Exercise Science

BSc (Hons)

C600

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

Applied Sport Science with Coaching

BSc (Hons)

C6XC

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons)

B160

128-136†

AAB-ABB DDM

Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)

CX61

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

BTEC Years

Sport Development

BA (Hons)

C6X1

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

Sport, Exercise and Nutrition

BSc (Hons)

CB64

120-128†

ABB-BBB DDM

Sport Management

BSc (Hons)

CN62

128-136

AAB-ABB DDM

These courses have additional entry requirements, for more information visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses and search the course you are interested in. ü This course has a compulsory placement. †

We continually review and improve our course content, so to ensure you are kept up to date with any enhancements make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning.

The facilities at Northumbria are second to none and I gained a lot of skills. Every lecturer has a different and interesting research specialism which made my degree really interesting. Paul Smith, BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science

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Admissions information Your choice of university is an important one and we view selection as a two-way process. You select your university as much as the university selects you! Northumbria University welcomes all applicants who are likely to benefit from and contribute to our challenging and stimulating learning environment. If you have the potential, ability and motivation to benefit from both your intended course of study and the wider experience of university life, then we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to meet you. The University is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities. We welcome applications from candidates of all social and ethnic backgrounds, and each individual will be considered solely on the basis of their individual merits.

Entrance requirements You can find out what the entry requirements are for the course you're interested in by looking along the table where your course is listed. To help you, we've listed the entry requirements as UCAS Tariff points and also grades from either A Levels or the BTEC Extended Diploma. Don't worry if the qualification you're studying isn't listed in the table, we accept a lot of qualifications for entry and are happy to talk to you about your individual profile.

If you want to find out what points are awarded to the grades for your qualification then take a look at our handy table on page 102, or go to ucas.com and search for their Tariff calculator.

Selection process For further information on the selection process for your course, please see northumbria.ac.uk/courses For most courses, a decision will be made based on what you tell us about yourself in your UCAS application, so we'll look at your academic qualifications, potential achievement, work and life experience, and personal skills and qualities. For some courses, you may need to attend an interview before we let you know if we can make you an offer. Interviews are compulsory for Interior Architecture, courses in Art and Design, and courses in Health, Social Work and Teaching. If you are made a conditional offer (including academic qualifications and DBS/medical clearance for some courses) then you must meet all conditions by 31 August 2018.

Any offer the University may make is subject to the terms and conditions set out in our Admissions Policy, the offer letter and Handbook of Student Regulations. Your attention is particularly drawn to the Student Enrolment Conditions in section 2, details of which can be found by visiting our website at northumbria.ac.uk/handbook Details of Northumbria University's Admissions Policy can be found by visiting our website at northumbria.ac.uk/admissions-policy

Advice and information If you require additional information about any of our courses, or need advice on entry requirements or the application process, then please contact our Admissions Office on +44 (0)191 406 0901 or email er.admissions@northumbria.ac.uk and a member of our dedicated team will be happy to help. Applicants from outside of the EU can call our International Admissions Office on +44 191 227 4274 or email international@northumbria.ac.uk

Writing your personal statement If you’re feeling a bit daunted about writing your UCAS personal statement then don’t worry – there’s a wealth of information available to help you get started. If you’re in school or college then your teachers and careers advisers will be a great source of information, hints, tips and motivation. If you’re not in school or college then you can find some fantastic resources on the UCAS website, including personal statement mind maps, timelines, worksheets and videos. You can only write one personal statement for all your choices – which can’t be changed once you’ve submitted your form – so you’ve got to make sure that it’s the best it possibly can be. Personal statements are all about you – this is your chance to sell yourself and tell the universities you apply for why they should choose you, so try and make your personal statement stand out. Think about what you want to tell universities about why you want to study at degree level and what really interests you about your chosen subject.

What skills, knowledge and achievements do you have that make you suitable for the course and will help you do well? These skills could be from education, employment or work experience, hobbies and interests or social activities. Think about which of your skills are suitable for the courses you’re applying for – do your research and make sure that you link your relevant skills and experience to what the selectors are looking for. Discover more Visit our website for a full guide to writing personal statements, plus interview tips and advice on portfolio preparation, at northumbria.ac.uk/iwantguides

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Your application journey STARTS HERE How to apply â&#x20AC;&#x201C; UK applicants The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) processes applications for all undergraduate courses. The UCAS institution code for Northumbria University is NORTH N77. Applications are made using the secure, web-based application system UCAS APPLY at: ucas.com You may apply for up to five courses and your choices should be listed in alphabetical order. All applications are treated equally and admissions selectors will not be able to see which other institutions you have applied to, so you should not express any order of preference when you apply. You can apply from 1 September 2017, and applications should normally be received by 15 January 2018. Got results? Now what?

Research Start exploring your options for university. Look online, go to UCAS fairs, speak to friends and family and do some research at school/college.

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If your offers are still conditional then you need to make sure you put your very best efforts into studying hard and getting the best grades you can.

Got your results? Now what? 100

Longlist

Shortlist

Draw up your longlist of universities you are interested in. Check the UCAS website for entry requirements. Get out and visit university Open Days to really get a feel for their campuses. For dates of our Open Days see page 55.

Decide on the five courses you want to apply for. They may be at different universities or all at the same – it’s totally up to you.

Prepare your application. Make sure you declare all your qualifications and really put your heart and soul into your personal statement. Check our guide on page 99. The deadline for equal academic consideration is 15 January.

Choose your firm and insurance choices Once you’ve received all of your decisions you need to take one as your first, or firm choice and one as your second, or insurance choice. Your first choice is the place you really want to go to – and we really hope that’s Northumbria!

FINISH

If you meet your offer conditions… you are in! We can't wait to welcome you to Northumbria in September

Apply

Decisions

Selection

Hopefully you’ll receive offers from all of your chosen courses, which will either be unconditional if you meet all the criteria or conditional if you’ve still got exams to sit or have non-academic conditions. If you’re unsuccessful in any of your choices, don’t forget you may still be able to use UCAS Extra to make other choices.

Now you need to wait to hear from universities. You may be asked to provide further information or to go for an interview for your course. Selection processes vary for different courses.

If you miss your offer at Northumbria Then you will go to your insurance choice if you meet their conditions.

If you miss your insurance too You could go into clearing to find a place at university or you could take a gap year or re-sit your exams and apply again next year.

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UCAS Tariff

Entry requirements

The most up-to-date version of the Tariff can always be accessed on the UCAS website: ucas.com

A Level and AS qualifications

OCR Cambridge Technicals

A Level with AS

Int Dip

AS Double Award

A Level

A Level double award

Diploma

Extended Diploma

If you’re looking for the academic entry requirements for a specific course, you’ll find these listed on pages 58–97. The University accepts a wide variety of academic and vocational qualifications

BTECs

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for entry, including: • GCE and VCE A and AS Levels • Edexcel/BTEC NQF/QCF, and RQF Qualifications • Edexcel/BTEC Higher National Certificates and Diplomas • OCR Cambridge Technicals

B M1 C

• Cache Diploma • Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design) • Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers • Irish Highers • Welsh Baccalaureate • Access courses approved by the

national recognition scheme • Foundation Courses • Foundation Degrees • Cambridge Pre-U • International Baccalaureate • European and overseas qualifications

A Level and AS qualifications

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A Level with AS

Int Dip

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A Level

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Diploma

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We also usually require five GCSEs at grade C (or grade 4) or above, preferably including English Language and Mathematics. Some courses may require additional subjects at GCSE level and you should check the detailed information on entry requirements for each course. This information can be found on our website at: northumbria.ac.uk/courses If you require any additional information about any of our courses, or need advice on entry requirements or the application process, then please contact our Admissions Office on +44 (0)191 406 0901 or email er.admissions@northumbria.ac.uk

BTECs

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Money matters A Northumbria degree is a valuable investment in your future. Understanding the way funding and finances work can be quite challenging, so we’ve simplified the different types of support available. This guide should ease any concerns you or your parents/ guardians may have about the cost of university, and we’re always here if you want to discuss your options further. This information is for UK students only* If you are an international student go to northumbria.ac.uk/ international or see the next page.

Tuition fee loan Tuition fee loans pay for your course and you can apply for a loan to cover the cost of these fees, regardless of your household income. For more information on tuition fee loans and maintenance loans visit gov.co.uk/studentfinance/overview where you can also apply.

What is a scholarship? Northumbria University scholarships aim to reward academic achievement. If you do well in your exams before you join us, you could be on target for a nonrepayable scholarship to help you with your finances.

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What is a bursary? Northumbria University bursaries are cash contributions towards your time at university, to be spent on things like food, rent, books, etc. If you are eligible for a bursary, the amount you get will depend on your household income as calculated by the Student Loans Company when you apply for support. Bursaries do not need to be paid back.

2018 Northumbria scholarships and bursaries To keep up to date with our 2018 scholarship and bursary scheme visit northumbria.ac.uk/feesfunding

Help with living costs At Northumbria we are lucky to be situated in a very student-friendly city, with many retailers and services offering discounts for students. In fact we’re one of the most cost-effective cities to live in. Many students decide to work part-time and can sign up to JobsOnline, a national recruitment website, to access part-time vacancies. There are also other ways in which you may be able to access financial help towards the costs of living: for example, a maintenance loan (repayable) from Student Finance England or other funding bodies. If you are resident

in the UK and are applying for a full-time course then you may qualify for a loan. Please see gov.uk/ student-finance/overview for more information. The University’s Student Support and Wellbeing service also has a hardship fund which can help you if you are a UK student who is experiencing financial hardship, providing you meet certain eligibility criteria. There is a different process if you’re a student from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Please see gov.uk/student-finance for more information. Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/feesandscholarships Visit the Money Matters section on our website northumbria.ac.uk/moneymatters You can also speak to one of the University’s Funding Advisers. Information on how to contact an Adviser can be found at northumbria.ac.uk/financialsupport * Please note that as of January 2017, EU funding for 2018/2019 entry has not yet been confirmed. As soon as this information is available, we will update the website: northumbria.ac.uk/ feesandscholarships

International applicants No matter where in the world you are right now, we want to make your journey to Northumbria as smooth as possible. You’ll find all the information you need on our website, and if you have any further questions then our authorised overseas representatives, the Northumbria Regional Offices and the International Office here in Newcastle are always happy to help. See page 109 for contact details.

How to apply You can apply for undergraduate courses via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), for further details visit ucas.com. Alternatively you can use the Apply Online function on the individual course listing. For further information on how to apply and international entry requirements please visit northumbria.ac.uk/internationaladmissions For details of the English language entry requirements for our courses visit northumbria.ac.uk/ englishlanguagerequirements

What happens next Once we receive your fully completed application form and documents, you will receive our decision by email. Visit northumbria.ac.uk/internationaladmissions for further details on: • W hether you will need to have a telephone/skype interview, or provide a portfolio

For information on fees visit northumbria.ac.uk/ coursesearch – select a course then click on the fees tab to access our fees calculator. The calculator will provide an estimate of the fee you will pay, including any discounts you may be entitled to. All courses are priced in UK pounds, however, we have added a currency converter to help you get an approximate idea of cost in your own currency.

• How to accept your offer

Visit northumbria.ac.uk/internationaldiscounts for further details on:

• Paying your deposit and fee discounts

• Early payment discounts

• Applying for a visa (see also ukvisas.gov.uk)

• Academic scholarships for high achieving students

• Application deadlines

• T he range of extras covered by your fees, including an International Induction Programme to help you settle in and free English language tuition during your degree course, should you need it.

• Applying for accommodation.

Financial considerations Cost is an important factor for most students and we fully appreciate what a big investment you are making in your future. Fortunately the cost of living in Newcastle compares very favourably with many other parts of the UK.

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Location 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 including London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Aberdeen, Dublin, Belfast, Southampton, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona, Prague, Dubai and Copenhagen.

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

Newcastle International Airport Tel: +44 (0)871 882 1121 newcastleairport.com

Coach National Express operates good services. Approximate travelling times are: Birmingham: 5 hours Edinburgh: 3 hours Glasgow: 4 hours London: 6 hours Manchester: 4 hours Sheffield: 3 hours National Express Tel: +44 (0)871 781 8178 nationalexpress.com

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Birmingham: 3 hours Edinburgh: 1Â˝ hours Glasgow: 3 hours London: 3 hours Manchester: 2Â˝ hours Sheffield: 2 hours Rail Enquiries Tel: +44 (0)8457 484 950 nationalrail.co.uk

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Travelling around Newcastle 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.

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Terms and conditions The contract between the student and Northumbria University, which is formed on acceptance of the offer of a place on an academic programme, is subject to the conditions outlined in an offer letter and subject to terms set out in the Handbook of Student Regulations. Your attention is particularly drawn to the Student Enrolment Conditions in Section 2 northumbria.ac.uk/handbook Our courses

Admissions policy

This prospectus describes the courses offered by Northumbria University (‘the University’). Further documents describing the teaching, examination, assessment and other educational services (‘educational services’) offered by the University are made accessible to all students. The information in this prospectus was correct at the time of publication (February 2017), but is subject to change. For example, to ensure that all of our courses remain current and relevant, our leading academics continuously review and improve course content in consultation with students and employers. So to ensure that you are kept up to date with any enhancements, make sure you visit northumbria.ac.uk/yourlearning The University reserves the right to make variations to the contents or methods of delivery of courses, to discontinue courses and to merge or combine courses if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary. If the University discontinues or decides not to provide the course, or makes any significant variation to the course prior to the course commencing then it will use reasonable endeavours to notify you in advance and you shall be entitled to withdraw your application by written notice to the University and fees paid by you will be refunded.

Where entry requirements for an undergraduate degree programme are expressed as a range of grades (e.g. 120-128 tariff points), each offer will be determined on an individual basis, taking account of an applicant’s profile. It is not possible therefore to advise prospective students whether they will receive an offer, or of the conditions attached to an offer, before their application has been considered. Subjects and qualifications being taken, predicted grades, contextual data, and information in the personal statement and reference all contribute to an individual’s profile. Our published entrance requirements are typical of a standard offer and are intended as a guideline for applicants to consider when assessing their suitability for our courses. There are no guarantees that an offer will or will not be made, or the level at which the offer will be made. In any given admissions cycle, the terms of conditional offers made to applicants will not normally differ significantly from the entry requirements published in advance in respect of the admissions cycle concerned. Any necessary amendments to typical entry requirements which take place during the admissions cycle will be published on the University’s website.

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Finance information The financial information in this prospectus refers to UK and EU students (page 104) and international

students (page 105) only who begin their studies at Northumbria in 2018. The grants and loans you may be eligible for depend entirely on your own personal and family circumstances and the particular course you choose to study. Please get in touch if you have any queries and we will do our best to help.

Other information Copies of this publication are available in alternative formats such as braille, large print or disk. In the first instance please contact our undergraduate team for details. Email: bc.ug.marketing@northumbria.ac.uk 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 and 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. We are committed to considering all applications received at UCAS by the 15 January deadline equally, and applications received after 15 January will normally only be considered if there are still vacancies on a course. You may, if you wish, defer your entry for one year, to 2019, and you should make sure you indicate this in the appropriate section of your application form.

Contacts Student Central

UK and EU Admissions

Overseas Offices

London Campus

Ground Floor, Library Building, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST

Tel: (+44) 191 406 0901 Email: er.admissions@northumbria.ac.uk

Thailand Also responsible for Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Pakistan and Vietnam.

Chancellor

Tel: (+44) 191 227 4274 Fax: (+44) 191 261 1264 Email: international@northumbria.ac.uk

Northumbria University 110 Middlesex Street London E1 7HT Tel: (+44) 207 092 9710

Tanni, Baroness Grey-Thompson DBE DL

Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Professor Andrew Wathey CBE MA DPhil FRHistS FRSA FSA

Academic Registrar Maggie New, BA, DMS, MSc

International Enquiries

International Admissions Tel: (+44) 191 243 7906 Email: internationaladmissions@ northumbria.ac.uk

Bangkok Thailand Tel: (+66) 2 712 7338 Email: thaioffice@northumbria.ac.uk P. R. China Beijing P. R. China Tel: (+86) 10 6538 8135 Email: chinaoffice@northumbria.ac.uk

Copies of this publication are available in alternative formats such as braille, large print, tape or disk. In the first instance please contact the undergraduate team for details. Email: bc.ug.marketing@northumbria.ac.uk

Malaysia Also responsible for Brunei, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea. Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel: (+60) 3 2287 8080 Email: malaysiaoffice@northumbria.ac.uk

NorthumbriaUni

@NUstudents

@NorthumbriaUni

NorthumbriaUni

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Course Index A • • • • • • • • • • • •

Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Accounting and Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 American Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Applied Computing (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Applied Sciences Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Applied Sport and Exercise Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Applied Sport Science with Coaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Art and Design History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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Bar Professional Training (M Law Exempting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Biology (Biotechnology) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Biology (Neurobiology) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Biomedical Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Building Surveying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Built and Natural Environment Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 77 Business (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Business (Top-up) London Campus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Business and Finance (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Business and International Management (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Business and Marketing (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Business Enterprise, Creation and Management (London Campus) . . . . . . . . . . 67 Business Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Business Leadership and Corporate Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Business Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Business with Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Business with Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Business with Entrepreneurship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Business with Financial Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Business with Human Resource Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Business with International Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Business with Law (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Business with Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Business with Marketing Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Business with Tourism Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Chemistry BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Chemistry MChem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Childhood and Early Years Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Computer and Digital Forensics BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Computer and Digital Forensics MComp (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Computer Networks and Cyber Security BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Computer Networks and Cyber Security MComp (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Computer Science BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Computer Science MComp (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Computer Science with Animation, Graphics and Vision BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . 69 Computer Science with Animation, Graphics and Vision MComp (Hons) . . . . . 69 Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence MComp (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Computer Science with Games Development BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Computer Science with Games Development MComp (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Computer Science with Web Development BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Computer Science with Web Development MComp (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Computing and Information Technology Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Construction Engineering Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Criminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Criminology and Forensic Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Criminology and Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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Design (3D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Design for Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Drama (Acting and Performance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Drama (Applied Theatre) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Drama (Scriptwriting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Fashion Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Fashion Design and Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Film and Television Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Film and TV Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Finance and Investment Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Food Science and Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Forensic Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Geography BA (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Geography BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Graphic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Guidance and Counselling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

H Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Electronic Design Engineering (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Engineering Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, 89 English Language and Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 English Language Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 English Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 English Literature and Creative Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 English Literature and History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Entrepreneurial Business Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Environmental Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Environmental Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 History and Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Human Geography MGeog (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Human Resource Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Humanities Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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Information Technology and Data Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Information Technology Management for Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Integrated Health and Social Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Interactive Media Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Interior Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Course Index • • • • • • • • •

Interior Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 International Banking and Finance (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 International Banking and Finance (Top-up) (London Campus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 International Business Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 International Business Management with French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 International Business Management with Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 International Foundation Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 International Hospitality and Tourism Management (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 International Relations and Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

J • Journalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 • Journalism and English Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 L • • • • • •

Law Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Law LLB (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Law with Business LLB (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Law with International Business LLB (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Leadership and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Logistics and Supply Chain Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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M Law Exempting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Marketing Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Mass Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Mass Communications with Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Mass Communication with Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Mass Communication with Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Mathematics BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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Mathematics MMath (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Mechanical and Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Mechanical and Architectural Engineering MEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Mechanical and Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Mechanical and Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Mechanical Design and Engineering (Top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Media and Journalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Medical Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Midwifery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Mobile Communications Engineering (top-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Adult) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Child) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Nursing Studies/Registered Nurse (Mental Health) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

O • Occupational Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 • Operating Department Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 P • • • • • •

Physical Geography BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Physical Geography MGeog (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Physics BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Physics MPhys (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Physics with Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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Physiotherapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Primary Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Psychology (Business) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Psychology (Clinical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Psychology (Experimental) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Psychology (Forensic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Psychology (Health) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Psychology with Criminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Q • Quantity Surveying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 R • Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 S • • • • • • •

Social Science Foundation Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Sport Coaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Sport Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Sport Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Sport, Exercise and Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

T • Tourism and Events Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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STOP CLOSE FLIP REPEAT Now youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard about all the great learning experiences Northumbria has to offer you, follow the steps above â&#x20AC;&#x201C; close this prospectus, flip it, and start again to read about how our students enjoy every minute of their time here. 114

ENJOY EVERY MINUTE Whatever you want out of your University experience, Northumbria has it! When it comes to the important things such as information on courses, research, teaching and helping you secure your dream career no one is better for the job than our amazing university staff. However, when it comes to the city no one knows Newcastle better than our students. Therefore, to show you what Northumbria life is really like, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve asked some of our students to share their favourite things about the city and their experiences. Enjoy!

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OUR INCREDIBLE CITY Not only does Northumbria provide great courses and amazing lecturers, our University and accommodation is in the city centre of one of the greatest cities in the UK. No matter what your interests there is always something for you. From outstanding restaurants to amazing culture there literally is something for everyone. That’s why we have been voted best student city 5 times in the last 8 years*.

* Which? University Survey 2016, MSN Travel Survey 22009/10/11 and WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2014

“Newcastle is such an amazing city, it felt like a home from home.” Alexandra Myers, BA (Hons) Marketing Management

Intu Eldon Square

Central Arcade

Grey’s Monument

“Newcastle as a whole is one of the best cities I have visited. The contrast of old heritage buildings, with new shopping centres makes it a perfect place for a student.” Quayside featuring the Tyne Bridge

Matthew Vincent, BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

“Newcastle is one of the greatest cities in the UK for students. There are so many interesting museums and art galleries.” Dimosthenis Zampros, BA (Hons) Architecture

Sage Gateshead

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

Theatre Royal

“Newcastle is amazing. It is a beautiful place with warm and welcoming people who are very friendly and helpful. My favourite thing to do is visit all the cultural museums and concerts here.” Shaan Mahmud, BA (Hons) Mass Communication

“Newcastle has such beautiful scenery. My favourite thing to do is go for a walk along the river Tyne.” Tinglan Zhang, BA (Hons) Accounting

“Having a Chinatown in the city is amazing! Especially with there being so few in the UK. The restaurants are really good.” studios and gallery

The Chinese Arch

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“To be a spectator at one of the the world’s largest half marathons was incredible. The atmosphere around the whole city was amazing.” Kyle Fantarrow, BA (Hons) Business Leadership and Corporate Management

St James’ Park

“I really like Newcastle, I enjoy taking advantage of all of the sporting events that take place in the city so I regularly watch football matches at St James’ Park.” Great North Run

William Mather, BA (Hons) Business with Economics

“Chill over a cuppa with friends at Quilliam Brothers Tea house! I highly recommend their peanut butter brownie.” Alya Omar, BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing

“The Butterfly Cabinet is my favourite place in Newcastle, the food and atmosphere are amazing.”

FACTS ·N ewcastle has been voted best student city 5 times in the last 8 years* *M SN Travel Survey 2009, 2010, 2011, What Uni Student Choice Awards 2014 and Which? University Survey 2016

· T he BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art was the first non-Tate venue outside of London to host the Turner Prize · T he Great North Run brings nearly 60,000 runners and an annual festival of sport and culture to the city ·N ewcastle’s Chinatown is one of only five Chinatowns in England · S hop-till-you-drop in one of the UK’s largest city centre shopping complexes, Eldon Square or at the Metrocentre in Gateshead, plus experience a range of boutiques and quirky markets

Charlie Gabriel, BA (Hons) Business Management

“I love to indulge in some serious good grub at the Cook House.”

·D elve into the city’s sporting culture with visits to Newcastle United’s St James’ Park, Newcastle Falcons rugby stadium, Kingston Park and our very own Sport Central, home of the Eagles basketball team Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/ourlocation

Shannen O’Hara, BSc (Hons) Real Estate

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Angel of the North

“It’s great that the university is so close to the city centre, but the countryside and the beach are so close as well, so it’s easy to get out and explore.” Jessica Emms, BSc (Hons) Psychology

ADVENTURES OUT OF THE CITY

Edinburgh Castle

If you ever need a break from city life, there are always plenty of things to do outside of the city. Take a short Metro ride to our beautiful coast for a day trip, or if you fancy a night away get a train from Central station to a number of destinations, Edinburgh is only an hour and a half away or London is only three hours away. For longer breaks use Newcastle’s international airport with daily flights to Europe and the world.

Bamburgh Castle

“I love how Newcastle is a big city but also so close to the beach and countryside too.” Ellie Blake, BA (Hons) English Literature

FACTS ·T he Metro system provides quick and easy travel around the region, taking in the coast, Sunderland and the airport · T he North East coastline boasts some of the best surfing beaches in the north of the UK

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· You can walk along well-preserved sections of Hadrian’s Wall and visit the castles that protected it · K ielder Water and Forest Park is a giant playground – by day enjoy mountain biking, horse riding and water sports and by night you can star gaze at Kielder Observatory ·V isit historic towns and cities such as Durham, Hexham and Alnwick for architectural gems, quirky shops and a thriving café culture Hadrian’s Wall

· I f you fancy going further afield take the Virgin Trains East Coast mainline from Central Station to cities such as York, Leeds and London virgintrainseastcoast.com ·M ake the most of our domestic and international airport and have a weekend away or enjoy a long holiday with links to destinations from Aberdeen to Bristol and Prague to New York newcastleairport.com

“I love being close to the country and not in a huge metropolitan area.”

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Alastair Smith, BA (Hons) Fashion Durham Cathedral

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OUR CAMPUS IN THE CITY Our Campus is based in Newcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s city centre with Coach Lane Campus a mere 7 minute drive out of the city. At each Campus you have a range of cafes to meet up with friends for a Starbucks or lunch. You can access our award winning library 24/7 and Sport Central at City Campus, which offers sport and fitness activities for people at all levels. Newcastle has excellent transport links, you can get from the city centre to beaches or countryside within 30 minutes.

“The atmosphere at Coach Lane Campus is incredible; the building is open, warm and friendly and people are always helpful.” Sophie Graham, BSc (Hons) Social Work

Coach Lane Campus

Northumberland Road

“I love that the university is in the city centre. The student atmosphere is fantastic.” Victoria Barwood, BA (Hons) Fashion

City Campus East

Students’ Union

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“Cafe Central is perfect for your morning coffee! There is a lovely atmosphere. You can relax with friends and for a change of scenery I like to do some of my university work there.” Steph Williams, BA (Hons) Marketing Management

FACTS

• A fantastic range of restaurants, cafés and deli bars for food and drinks – including Costa and Starbucks – all with free Wi-Fi

• A 5 minute walk from City Campus to the heart of Newcastle city centre

ree UPAY Chilli service for cashless shopping, • F eating and drinking

• A round 25,000 students study on our Newcastle campuses

ur Coach Lane Campus is a 15-minute bus journey •O from the City Campus and is home to education, nursing and social work students. As well as its stateof-the-art learning facilities the campus also has a sports centre, restaurant, café and Students’ Union

• O ver £200 million invested in campus developments since 2005 • B oth our campuses are covered by our pioneering saftey app to give you peace of mind. Download it from safezoneapp.com

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LONDON CAMPUS

FACTS · London is one of the top student cities in any country (QS Best Student Cities, 2015) ·A multicultural city where international students make up 33% of the total student population · Our campus is located in a well-known student hub near to several other university campuses · S ituated just minutes away from Liverpool Street station, where the financial district meets the home of the tech start-up · Modern and professional study facilities, utilising the latest technology to bring our classrooms to life

“The London Campus has a really friendly atmosphere because of its small size. Its location near Liverpool Street tube is ideal for easily getting to and from the campus.”

·U nlike many other London universities, our relatively small learning community enables us to offer a friendly and welcoming study environment ·W e have experience in catering to the needs of international students and know how to make you feel welcome in your new surroundings Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/london

Ebenezer Amedieme, BA (Hons) Business (Top-up) For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

“From day one I knew I had made the right choice coming to Northumbria. I got on straight away with my flatmates.”

OUR HOMES

Moving to university and a new city is a big step. To make you feel at home and settled as soon as possible we have great accommodation facilities. We have over 5,000 rooms from catered to self-catered, offering a wide range of rooms for every budget, all a small stone’s throw away from the university and the city centre. Student accommodation is also a great opportunity to make lasting friendships with people from different cultures and places. We didn’t get voted the 2nd best accommodation in the UK for nothing!*

14 * Telegraph rankings 2015

Joanne Atkinson, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences

Trinity Square

“The best thing about living in halls is meeting new people from different backgrounds and cultures.”

“I believe that moving into student accommodation is the best way to make new friends.” Max Giles, BA (Hons) Business with Marketing Management

Kong Lim, LLM Bar Practice

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“I love how modern my flat is. With just a couple of personal touches it quickly felt like home.” Ailsa Inglis, BA (Hons) Design for Industry

New Bridge Street

“I feel so safe in residential halls and it is really good being so close to the city centre and the University.” Leah Kellett, BA (Hons) Fashion

“The facilities are excellent. My halls have everything I need.”

Winn Studios

FACTS ·F ree 100MB broadband included in all Northumbria University accommodation

Laura Cooke, BSc (Hons) Psychology

·R anked 2nd best University accommodation in the UK in the Telegraph rankings and voted top 3 for Student Accommodation and Moving in Experience in the National Student Housing Survey 2016 · 5,000 bedrooms available for students ·A ll within walking distance of campus or with convenient transport links · En-suite, standard, catered and selfcatering options available

“The security on campus is brilliant, they will be there if you need them. That’s the important bit – be safe!”

· You can choose the exact room, floor and residence online based on realtime availability, and complete all your contracts online too ·V iew flat occupancy before you arrive to find out if your flatmates are male or female, undergraduate or postgraduate, UK or international, and use social media to connect with them Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/accommodation

Zana Jashari, M Law Exempting (BPTC)

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“There are over 100 societies to join, which means there’s something for everyone. You can even set up your own!” Elliot Rudick, BA (Hons) Media and Journalism

YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION

Imagine a building where you can learn to skydive, go clubbing, record your own radio show and help to make the world a better place. Sounds good doesn’t it? You can do all of that and so much more at your Students’ Union, where the mission is to have a positive impact on all our students’ lives!

Students’ Union

FACTS · Run by a team of students who you elect to represent you · Over 100 societies for you to join, from Snow Sports and Surf to Dr Who and the DJ Society · Volunteering opportunities with sports, animals, teaching IT to the elderly, hospital arts and more · With our own magazine, TV and radio stations there are endless ways to get your name out there and build up a professional portfolio

“Habita in the SU is a great place to chill out, hang out with friends, have a drink and something to eat while listening to music.” Helena Fagan, BSc (Hons) Sociology

· At the heart of Northumbria Students’ Union (NSU) is free, independent and confidential advice to assist you with issues both in and out of the lecture theatre · T hree award-winning bars and club venues with loads of great events and live music · Great range of food and drink to suit a student budget – including Starbucks coffee! · You can find NSU at all Northumbria Campuses · The best bit – every penny spent in NSU is reinvested into student events and activities to make sure you have the best time ever Discover more mynsu.co.uk

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OUR SPORTING LIFE

Welcome to Northumbria Sport: the place to get fit, have fun and go the extra mile. Feel right at home whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a talented athlete or an enthusiastic beginner. If your whole world is sport we hear you. But if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking the first steps towards getting your mind and body back on track then our inspiring, inclusive and exciting challenges are right for you. Northumbria Sport has something for everyone - from our high performance Team Northumbria programme through to the participation-focused NORTH Clubs and Leagues and the chance to gain industry-specific experience as a member of our Volunteering and Internship programme. You can even make a difference within the local community working with the Northumbria Sport Foundation.

“I’ve loved every minute, from playing for Team Northumbria, being a volunteer and intern, spending a summer coaching in Zambia to winning the Stan Calvert Cup as student sport president.” Brogan O’Connor, BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science

“Being part of Team Northumbria for the past three years has developed my game and opened so many doors.” Niamh McLaughlin, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

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“The Coast to Coast was hands down one of the most physically and mentally challenging tasks I’ve ever done, but the amazing sense of accomplishment was like nothing I have ever felt.” Hannah Marshall, BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science

“I was lucky enough to travel to Zambia where I coached young children and educated them on various health issues; it was the most amazing experience!” Samantha Orridge, BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science

FACTS ·4 th in the UK for Sport - Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2016 · 5 00+ students contributing more than 8,000 hours of volunteering ·3 ,550+ students engaged in the NORTH student sport programme ·8 th in the BUCS National League Table 2016 · Our sport development is rated in the top category ‘Excellent’ - Quest 2016 · I ndustry-focused agreements with Newcastle United, Newcastle Falcons and Newcastle Eagles ·N EW partnership with Adidas ·N EW High Performance Centre dedicated to achieving elite sporting performance · S port Scholarship Scheme · Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) accredited centre

“The facilities at Sport Central are outstanding and I really enjoy the classes offered.”

·H ome to medal-winning Paralympians and Olympians with success at both London 2012 and Rio 2016 ·A record three successive varsity Stan Calvert Cup victories against Newcastle University Discover more northumbriasport.com

Georgina Emsley, BA (Hons) Business Management For more information visit northumbria.ac.uk

HELLO

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