NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
Northumbria University – A Global Hub for Career-Ready Graduates
About Northumbria
Founded in 1877, Northumbria University ranks among the UK’s top 50 institutions (Complete University Guide 2024), renowned for combining academic rigor with real-world application. Our Newcastle city-center campus hosts 30,000+ students from 130+ countries, delivering outstanding graduate outcomes – 95% of our students secure employment or further study within 15 months (HESA 2023).
Academic Faculties & Industry Connections
1. Faculty of Business and Law
Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS)
Flagship programs:
MSc Digital Business with SAP certification
LLB Law with guaranteed legal clinic experience
Corporate partners: PwC, Deloitte, NHS Leadership Academy
2. Faculty of Arts, Design & Social Sciences
State-of-the-art facilities:
Newsroom with Bloomberg Terminals
Motion capture studios for animation
Notable alumni: BAFTA-winning filmmakers, Times journalists
3. Faculty of Engineering & Environment
£30m investment in STEM facilities including:
Robotics and IoT labs
Immersive VR simulation suites
Degree apprenticeships with Siemens and Nissan
4. Faculty of Health & Life Sciences
Nursing programs ranked Top 10 in UK (Guardian 2024)
Clinical partnerships: 2,500+ NHS placement opportunities
Specialist centers:
Northumbria Sleep Research Laboratory
Molecular Sciences Research Hub
Flagship Programs
BSc (Hons) Computer Science – With AI/cybersecurity pathways
MBA – Featuring CMI strategic leadership certification
MSci Nursing (Adult/Mental Health) – NMC-approved
BA (Hons) Graphic Design – D&AD New Blood award winners
Flexible entry options: Foundation Years | Degree Apprenticeships | January/September intakes
Newcastle Campus – Study in a Thriving City
City-center location with 24/7 campus security
£350m campus development including:
The Student Hub – central support services
University Library – 24/7 study spaces
Sport Central – Olympic-grade training facilities
Vibrant local ecosystem:
UK’s #1 student city (Student Crowd 2023)
5,000+ tech businesses (including Accenture, Sage)
Student Experience
200+ societies including:
Investment Society managing £50k portfolio
Award-winning Formula Student team
35 cultural associations
Sports:
Varsity champions in rugby, basketball
Performance scholarships available
Career Acceleration
Dedicated Employability Centre:
Guaranteed work placements across all programs
Micro-credentials in Python, Tableau, SAP
Annual careers fair with 400+ employers
Graduate destinations:
NHS | BBC | PwC | Jaguar Land Rover | Cisco
Admissions & Support
Undergraduate: 120 UCAS points (BBB at A-Level)
Postgraduate: 2:2 degree or relevant experience
International: IELTS 6.0-6.5 | £5,000 scholarships available
Specialist support services:
Mental health first responders
Disability assistive technologies
Pre-sessional English programs
Why Apply Through Uni Student Hub?
Our Northumbria applicants receive:
Priority application review Accommodation guarantees Exclusive scholarship access Employer networking opportunities
“Northumbria’s tech facilities helped me secure a graduate role at Microsoft before finals.”
– BSc Computer Science graduate
Begin Your Newcastle Journey
Contact Uni Student Hub for:
Personalized course recommendations
Statement/personal statement reviews
Visa and accommodation assistance
Applications now open for entry