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At Northumbria University, we embrace tomorrow.
We pursue new thinking, forge new partnerships, create and exchange

new knowledge, and find new solutions.
Our inspirational academics, partners and students work together

to tackle tomorrow’s challenges head on. We are ready for the future
whatever it may hold.
Confident and creative in everything we do, we offer leadership and

direction in this fast-changing world.
Those with courage will transform lives and make a remarkable

impact on the world.
Tomorrow. How will you handle it?
Join us today and we can tackle this exciting new world together.

Contents
About us What’s next?
We start by telling you who we are, Interested in a different area to your
what you can expect from us and what undergraduate degree? Tempted by
it means to be a part of Northumbria research? Want to return to learning?
University. We offer a research-rich, Whatever stage you’re at, we offer a
inspirational learning experience with range of postgraduate courses that will
countless opportunities to build your let you continue to pursue your passion,
knowledge, CV and confidence. Read fast-track your career or completely
on to find out how your Northumbria change direction. Check out our subjects
learning experience will equip you and courses here.
to take on tomorrow, whatever the
See pages 50 to 121.
future holds.
Check out pages 6 to 49.

The low-down
What’s it like to live and study in
Newcastle and at our London or
Amsterdam Campus? Read over
our guide to life as a Northumbria
student, and everything it has to offer.
Flick to pages 122 to 151.

Top of our game
Top 50 in the 7th largest Silver teaching
UK for research provider of excellence award
power graduates into Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Research Excellence Framework professional jobs

(REF) 2014. The national system for
assessing the quality of research (DLHE 2016/17)
UK No. 1 for
in all UK universities. graduate start-ups
Based on estimated turnover
(HEBCIS 2017/18)

Fastest rising UK 5 star teaching
University in the and 5 star
world rankings employability
Times Higher Education World QS Stars rated for excellence 2016
University Rankings, 2020

This is your time
Make it count. Whether you’ve just completed your
undergraduate degree, just started your
Northumbria is the place to study courses
shaped by world-leading research, and
career and want to take the next step, created in consultation with students,
or you’re currently juggling a career and employers and professional bodies
family, this is your time. Your time to who can accredit your qualifications.
develop your knowledge, pursue your Here, you’ll learn to question, analyse,
interests, build your skills and join a challenge, innovate and make an impact.
talented, global learning community
filled with ambitious, inquisitive people – We’re connected, so you’ll get the chance
just like you. to work with global companies, study
abroad, expand your horizons, pursue
new knowledge, and build your CV.

Your postgraduate degree is a “ This is your opportunity
commitment to yourself and your future.
So, at Northumbria University your learning to develop personally
experience is tailor-made. You choose the and professionally,
options and projects to develop, specialise
and differentiate yourself.
transforming who you
are, what you do and
Our experienced and inspirational academics
will equip you with everything you need
how you do it, in our
to fulfil your potential – professionally and research-rich learning
personally – So that you’re ready for life environment.”
beyond graduation – for a future yet
to be explored.
Prof Peter Francis
Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Follow a
new path
Whether you’re still studying The hard work you put into your first
degree means you’ve developed valuable
your undergraduate degree, transferable skills. By combining those with
a Masters in a completely new subject, you
or you completed it a while can open the door to a career that suits
who you are today.
ago, dreams and aspirations
can change.

Regenerate your career “ I chose the course at Northumbria because it offers
Zoe Heathcock originally completed
a PGCE and then worked as a Secondary
the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership
school PE teacher for almost six years with the BPS, which is what I needed to go on to
after graduating. Clinical Psychology. It’s been a great experience
She enjoyed her job, but felt like she wanted coming back to university, scary at first, but
to explore something different and decided as soon as you’re here it’s absolutely fantastic.”
to come to Northumbria to study MSc
Psychology, so that she could go on to Zoe Heathcock
pursue a degree in Clinical Psychology. MSc Psychology

Ground-breaking
research
Rated Top 50 for Research Power They ask how we can shape the world How do we fight disease in a world where
(REF 2014), Northumbria is leading we live in by reflecting on the past, bacteria resists antibiotics? What comes
the debate and responding to today’s understanding the present and planning first, people or planet?
challenges through ground-breaking for the future.
Their expertise, and collaborations with
research which is brought into
They ask the questions that mean industry-leading research partners like
the classroom.
we can tackle tomorrow’s challenges. Unilever, GlaxoSmithKline, Nissan,
Our academics use their research Questions like; How would we survive Kellogg’s and the NHS, together with our
to fight disease, help people live in a world without ice? What technology impressive track record securing research
longer and healthier lives and protect will be heating our homes and driving funding - mean that we can drive the
the planet. our cars? discoveries which will shape our future.

Ranked in the
Top 15% of global
universities for
research citations
Times Higher Education World
University Rankings 2020

Making disease
a thing of the past
Northumbria’s Dr Sterghios Moschos is to certain diseases from ever developing
waging a war against disease pathogens. symptoms. The techniques have
His breakthrough in rapid, mass screening equal use for genetic diseases as well
for Ebola means that patients can be as infections.
treated much sooner, reducing the
severity and spread of the disease. Dr Moschos says his humanitarian
research helps people that can’t afford
His current research also includes treatment and tests, and could help make
single-shot treatments that modify NHS visits quicker.
the genomes of cells to prevent disease
from setting in. A single dose early in Learn more about our research
life could help prevent people predisposed northumbria.ac.uk/bioeconomy
“ It’s crucial that research translates into something that has an effect on society
and the economy. From the jungle to the GP’s office we are taking tools out of
the lab and into the community, to bring medicine closer to people, faster.”
Dr Sterghios Moschos, Associate Professor Applied Sciences

A responsible future
for fashion
Fashion is the second most polluting industry Research in the School of Design
in the world, second only to the oil industry. is exploring sustainability issues facing
However it’s not just pollution that’s the problem, the fashion industry, from environmental
fashion production also uses a large amount responsibility, to supply chain transparency
of resources. For example, it takes 78,000 litres and accountability.
of water to create just one pair of jeans.
Learn more about our research
At Northumbria we are hugely passionate northumbria.ac.uk/ideate
about underpinning fashion practice with
responsible principles.
“ There can be no beauty in fashion products

that cause unnecessary negative social and Find out
more about our
environmental impact. It is our role to change new suite of
fashion degrees
the way that garments are designed, made on page 81
and consumed for future generations.”

Dr Alana James, Senior Lecturer, Northumbria School of Design

Smarter materials
Northumbria’s Smart Materials and Surfaces Laboratory is at the forefront
of international research into how liquids behave and interact with surfaces.
Professor Glen McHale is a leading researcher in the group which looks at

how surfaces with particular properties, or with properties that can be
changed by external forces, can shape liquids. The research group also
undertakes research into how surfaces can reduce drag and
be made either super-repellent or super-slippery.

northumbria.ac.uk/futureengineering
“Our research is all about manipulating and

understanding how liquids interact with solids.
This can lead to new methods for liquid
manipulation in technologies such as printing,
coating and self-cleaning surfaces.”
Prof Glen McHale, Professor of Applied & Materials Physics
and Pro Vice-Chancellor (REF)

Empowering at-risk communities
Northumbria academics are using Demonstrating the University’s growing government, international agencies,
innovative participatory methods to research strength in both international non-governmental organisations and
work with groups including young development and disaster management, communities in developing countries
refugees in Uganda, older people in academics from Northumbria are involved to meet the world’s biggest challenges.
the Middle East, and women activists in two of twelve new Global Research
in Latin America, to help develop Hubs – the Living Deltas Hub and the Learn more about our research
more inclusive and sustainable Urban Disaster Risk Hub - created to northumbria.ac.uk/cid
global futures. bring together leading academics, northumbria.ac.uk/ddn
“ The research that we’re doing is about working with communities, listening to their
voices, and making sure that as we face the challenges of global poverty and of the
climate emergency, that the responses to those challenges are co-designed with
the communities who are experiencing the greatest threats.”
Prof Matt Baillie Smith, Co-Director of Northumbria’s Centre for International Development

Feeding young minds
Researchers in the Healthy Living Professor Greta Defeyter was awarded
Lab at Northumbria are at the forefront a Fellowship of the British Psychological
in researching holiday hunger; a Society for the impact of her work, which
phenomenon which affects 3 million is making a real difference to children,
UK children who suffer from food families and communities.
insecurity during school holidays.
This research has been instrumental
in shifting government policy and has
resulted in the Department for Education
funding holiday provision in England.
“ We’re used to seeing photos and images

of children suffering from hunger in developing
countries, but our research has shown that
hunger is present today in the UK, and led to
policy shifts which will help some of our most
disadvantaged communities.”
Prof Greta Defeyter, Professor in Developmental Psychology
and Director of the Healthy Living Lab

Ageing well
One of the biggest challenges facing the The researchers are aiming to determine
world today is the ageing population and both the clinical and cost effectiveness
the associated demand on health services. of a specially-adapted yoga programme
Currently, 1 in 12 people in the UK are over for people over 65 who have multiple
the age of 75. In 2040 that’s projected to long-term conditions.
increase to 1 in 7 people.
Northumbria University is helping to northumbria.ac.uk/ihsc
address this healthy ageing challenge
by conducting a programme of research
about yoga for older adults who have
long term health conditions.
“ Yoga is thought to bring wide-ranging benefits, such as increases in strength,

flexibility, balance and quality of life, and reductions in stress, anxiety and
depression. If the results of our study are positive, they will provide evidence
for healthcare commissioners to fund yoga within the NHS.”
Dr Garry Tew, Associate Professor of Exercise and Health Sciences

Justice for our planet
Our Department of Social Sciences Traditionally criminology has been very
is leading the way in Green Criminology, much about human interactions, drug
with research into crimes against use, violence, or other kinds of assaults,
the environment. but Northumbria is shining a spotlight
on the harm humans are doing to the
Looking specifically at wildlife trafficking, environment and other species.
poaching, and animal abuse, Northumbria
researchers are working to tackle Learn more about our research
environmental degradation and biodiversity northumbria.ac.uk/egj
loss, caused by human actions.
“ There’s so much more that humans do that is harmful,

that we don’t look at. So I try to inspire students to
look at a much bigger aspect of criminology than has
traditionally been given to them.”
Prof Tanya Wyatt, Social Sciences

On thin ice
At almost the size of Great Britain, the Thwaites Glacier “ There is an urgent need to understand
is a major cause for environmental concern. If it collapses
sea levels could rise by up to five metres.
how sea levels will rise in the near
future to predict the impact it will have
Sea level rises could have a massive impact on communities
and infrastructure. Cities including Shanghai, Bangkok and London
on infrastructures and communities.
could end up under water, even if sea levels only rise by 50cm. Our specialist ice sheet modelling tool
Our researchers are trying to reduce the biggest unknown helps us to make these predictions.”
in sea level predictions, which is changes in ice sheets.
Prof Hilmar Gudmundsson,
Hilmar Gudmundsson, Professor of Glaciology, develops Geography and Environmental Sciences
numerical models to predict ice flow and the response
of glaciers like Thwaites Glacier to global warming.

northumbria.ac.uk/extremeenvironments

Research
shapes our Everything we teach at Northumbria is
teaching
informed by our research strengths. We
design courses and modules so that our
world-leading academics can share their
knowledge and experience directly with
you. At postgraduate level, you will build
on the independence you developed
On postgraduate taught through your undergraduate degree.
courses, you’ll benefit As active researchers, our academics

explore some of the world’s most urgent
from our research every and complex problems. While sharing
step of the way. their work through their teaching, they

also actively encourage you to develop
your own research skills.
As well as Masters taught degrees, we offer MRes and PhD
qualifications. No matter which route you choose, you’ll be
working alongside academics who are leaders in their field.
You’ll participate in research projects that will allow you to
become a researcher in your own right.

You’ll be matched with a final project Be prepared to be constantly challenged “ Students are at the
supervisor who is carrying out research to ask the right questions, look at
in your area of interest, so that you can problems in fresh ways, bring together heart of what we do.
enter into a dialogue that is meaningful different points of view and justify We provide you with
and beneficial to both of you. By sharing your conclusions.
ideas, sources and processes you can
the tools to solve real
co-create a meaningful contribution to Above all, be curious, determined, world problems and
take risks and get involved.
the future of your discipline. challenge you to reach
You’ll also be encouraged to become part Question everything, it’s the only way your true potential.”
of the academic community, attending things change.
speaker events and conferences. This will Prof George Marston
help you to appreciate the importance of Pro Vice-Chancellor
communicating your research effectively, (Research and Innovation)
as well as giving you the chance to
share your own research and explore
potential collaborations.

Learning at the
cutting edge
Jackie Harvey and Peter Sproat are Students approach the module’s subject
among the UK’s leading academic matter through a critical lens. They learn
experts on money laundering, and about the complex web of legislation and
as part of MSc Forensic Accounting regulations surrounding financial crime –
have designed a module based on as they would at other universities – but
their ongoing research. ‘Financial Crime: they also learn to question its complexity.
Law and Regulation’ constantly evolves Is there a better way to prevent financial
as Professor Harvey and Dr Sproat misconduct on a global scale? As a
further their research, and engage result of their research-rich learning
with practitioners including the experience at Northumbria, our
Law Commission. graduates may be the ones to develop
alternative approaches.
“ We want to support our students to push the boundaries

and challenge the status quo.”
Prof Jackie Harvey, Professor of Financial Management

Co-creating new
knowledge
Professor Chris Newman, is part of The collaboration with NORSS is an example
a consortium led by Northumberland- of how the North East can take a lead in this
based space traffic management sector, and of the value of businesses and
and surveillance consultancy universities working together.
Northern Space and Security
Ltd (NORSS), winning bid with Space law research at Northumbria
The UK Space Agency to advise is also opening new learning and career
on opportunities for orbital space opportunities for students, with the
development and develop policy introduction of a new teaching module
and strategy. on outer space law.
“ The study of space law is new and emerging. Our research

means students get the chance to answer real space law
questions and engage with real problems, as well as
collaborating with space companies and other researchers
to get a real insight into the space law environment.”
Prof Chris Newman, Northumbria Law School

The power
of storytelling
Professor Katy Shaw leads research skills needed to navigate a hyper
into twenty-first century writings at connected digital society. Her research
Northumbria University. She explores has been used to inform future decision
the power of narrative and storytelling to making and policy and to help promote
shape our understanding of the challenges cultural inclusion and diversity in the UK
facing the contemporary world. literary and publishing industries.
Using new digital platforms for telling Learn more about our research
stories, she helps students develop the northumbria.ac.uk/institutehumanities
“ Contemporary literature can teach us a lot about

the challenges of today. Students explore 21st century
sources and investigate literary representations of
contemporary developments like Brexit to examine the
role of writing in actively shaping our understanding
of twenty-first century society.”
Prof Katy Shaw, Humanities

Pushing the
boundaries of practice
Jane Arnfield is an acclaimed academic As well as using her art to tell stories,
and actress. Her work investigates Jane builds research through her practice
biographical and autobiographical and works to embed this knowledge
theatre. She collects data about survival into her teaching and outreach
mechanisms deployed by human programmes to ensure lessons
beings in ordinary and extraordinary are learned, now and in the future.
circumstances including the Holocaust
and Cambodian genocide.
“ My research aims to push the boundaries of contemporary

theatre practice. It explores and tests potential synergies
between theatre and ethnographic and archival study to
help eliminate inequality and injustice. All of this is built
into the teaching our students benefit from every day.”
Jane Arnfield, Associate Professor, Arts

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

At Northumbria, we help you to expand Through these partnerships, we seek to Maybe you’re at a crossroads? You’ve
your knowledge, build your existing skills, nurture your growth via diverse projects finished your undergraduate degree but
get the right experience and make the and placements. All of which equip you want to try something different? Relax,
right contacts. So, when you graduate, with the skills to apply theory learnt in the many of our courses offer a chance to
you’ll be ready for whatever the world classroom to real-world contexts. change direction.
throws at you.
You can even broaden your experience Whatever path you choose, we can help
We’ve got great connections with by studying abroad, or build your you get that job, fast-track your career
educational partners around the globe and entrepreneurial skills by using our Student or start your own business.
with a range of industry partners such as and Graduate Enterprise service and turn
Unilever, Santander, NASA, the Ministry your start-up idea into reality.
of Defence and Northumbria Police.

Relevant and
recognised
We make everything you learn relevant,
working with employers and students
Northumbria’s Business School was the
first in Europe to gain AACSB double More than
to constantly evolve and improve
our courses.
accreditation in accounting and business
(Association to Advance Collegiate
430 employers
We create industry-recognised courses,
Schools of Business). sponsor our
and courses that are accredited by All of this means employers will instantly students, and
leading professional bodies such as recognise your professionalism, code
the British Psychological Society and of ethics, competencies and expertise. 62 professional
the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. You’ll leave us with the right skills and
knowledge to go for it.
bodies sponsor
our courses

“ A ACSB accreditation is
recognised and valued by
major employers and therefore
offers enhanced career
prospects for students. It also
helps Northumbria develop
partnerships with other leading
institutions around the world,
which has opened greater
overseas study opportunities
for students.”
Prof John Wilson
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business and Law)

Keep it real
Another way to build experience is Nissan, and the BALTIC Centre for
through projects. Working with a real Contemporary Art, or working on
company to answer a real brief. Again, live legal cases while you study.
thanks to our extensive connections,
we give you opportunities to gain By the time you graduate, you’ll
experience at the highest level. really know what it takes to succeed
in the workplace – to respond to
You could find yourself working with a brief, develop innovative solutions,
companies and organisations like present yourself with confidence
Northumbrian Water, Procter and Gamble, and get the job done.
“ My degree was about team work and doing real

projects for clients – a taster of the real working
world. We all brought something different to the
table, which made for a balance of learning and
sharing, and everyone felt valued.”
Sarah Semple
Multidisciplinary Innovation MA/MSc, Brand Designer & Strategist, Beijing

Supported by Santander Universities Our Masters in Multidisciplinary
UK, our Business Clinic gives businesses Innovation focuses on redefining
a check-up. Part of our award-winning the world we live in through innovation
Business School, it’s an amazing practice. During the course you
opportunity to undertake a consultancy tackle a series of real-world projects
project for external clients, supported in collaboration with external
by highly experienced Business Clinic organisations and enterprises.
staff. Analyse the client’s problem,
consider possible solutions, and There is also our multi award-winning,
present a detailed report with fully and world leading Law Clinic, The Student
justified recommendations. Law Office. This facility provides an
excellent opportunity to practise in
a live, client environment, where you
will provide legal services free of charge
to members of the public, businesses
and community groups.

Be the boss
If you think setting up your own
business is in your future, Northumbria
So, it’s no coincidence that more than
183 companies have been started by We’re number 1
is the right place to come. Northumbria students and graduates
since 2011, employing over 1,000
in the UK for
We offer a free bespoke start-up
service for students and graduates.
staff, with a combined turnover graduate start-ups.
of £81.4 million.
Get things moving. Make your vision Based on estimated turnover

a reality. Join Northumbria today. (HEBCIS 2017/18)

“ I’ve set up and run my own tech business
that provides network security for large
government organisations and private
businesses. Northumbria University
has provided me with confidence as an
individual and the chance to express
myself in the best way possible.
It’s been a life changing experience.”
Samuel Akanya
International Business Management student

Worldly-wise
The world’s getting smaller. Working in a multicultural environment
and working across continents is the
Life’s become ever more norm. At Northumbria, we’re proud
of our global community. Bringing
interconnected. together a wide range of people,
from diverse backgrounds and cultures,
makes incredible things happen.

You learn from each other, discover new We offer exciting opportunities for
perspectives and new ways of living. postgraduate study and visits to countries
All of which tests your thinking and including France, Australia, Brazil, Japan
outlook on the world and prepares and the USA.
you for life ahead.
Passport to success.
Our Advanced Practice Masters
(two-year courses) offer possible
opportunities for study abroad,
research or work placements in
your second year.

Smash conventions
We never accept the status Northumbria has a proud history of
producing outstanding innovators,
quo. We question everything. including Sir Jonathan Ive (Chief
Design Officer, Apple), Rob Law
Break stuff. Re-make stuff. MBE (Founder and CEO, Trunki),
and Tim Brown (CEO and President,
Continuously reinvent IDEO, one of the world’s leading
and reshape to make the design consultancies).
impossible possible.

If you look at the world in a different
way – then Northumbria is the place
for you.
We don’t just think outside the box,

we’ve never even been in it.

Lead on
We create confident leaders, with Jim Rowan Lady Edwina Grosvenor
the stamina, determination, talent
CEO, Dyson Philanthropist
and commitment to inspire and get
results. Fit for the 21st century Jim Rowan graduated with an MSc in Daughter of the Duke and Duchess of
and beyond, our students, staff Business with Supply Chain Management Westminster, Lady Edwina Grosvenor
and alumni do amazing things. and Logistics from Northumbria. He was graduated in Criminology and Sociology
Here’s just a handful of examples: appointed CEO at Dyson in 2017 following (2004). A prominent prison reformer and
20 years of experience managing global criminal justice campaigner she founded
operations for Research in Motion charity The Clink, a restaurant chain that
(BlackBerry) and Flextronics. trains inmates in catering, the One Small
Thing charity which aims to humanise the
justice system, and is an ambassador of
the No Way Trust which educates school
children to the realities of prison life.

Dr Tshering Lama Louise Trotter Sir Jonathan Ive
KBE, HonFREng, Hon DCL, RDI
Action Researcher, Education Creative Director, Lacoste
Campaigner, Social Entrepreneur Sunderland-born Louise graduated Former Senior Design Officer – Apple
Dr Tshering Lama is Young Global from Fashion and Marketing (1991). Sir Jonathan Ive is credited as being
Leader at the World Economic Forum Having held leadership roles at the likes the designer of the MacBook Pro, iMac,
and co-founded Idea Studio Nepal of Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, Jigsaw, Calvin MacBook Air, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple
(ISN), which empowers entrepreneurs Klein and Joseph and more recently Watch and iOS 7. He is a Northumbria
to solve social and economic issues Creative Director at Lacoste. Design for Industry graduate (1989),
faced by the country. He was the first and in 2012 he was knighted for services
student from the Hyolmo ethnic to design and enterprise.
group in Nepal to go to a British
university, and went on to win the
British Council’s International Student
of the Year Award.

Where
you belong
You come to And naturally, you want to leave ready
to take the job market by storm.
university to learn. At Northumbria, we offer that and so
much more. Whether you love sport
or culture and creativity, want to make
a difference or be part of a global
community, this is where you belong.

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

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

500+ students
contribute more
than 8,000 hours
of volunteering

Join in
It’s not all work and no play. Far from it. You’re in a city
renowned for its friendliness, so why not get involved
in one of the many societies we’ve got going on?
It’s a sure-fire way to make friends.
With over 130 societies to join, from Surf and

Snow Sports to Dr Who and even a dedicated PGR
Society, you’ll meet people with common interests.
Or try something completely new.

Up your
game
It doesn’t matter if sport is your world
or if you’re taking your first steps towards Northumbria
getting your mind and body on track,
Northumbria Sport is the place to get fit,
ranked top 10 in
have fun or punch above your weight. the UK national
We’ve got something for everyone –
exciting challenges, clubs and leagues BUCS league for
or just good old gym and group exercise
classes. Whatever you choose, you’ll be
six yearsrunning
welcomed with open arms.
During 2013-2019 academic years
Show us what you’ve got.

The world on your side
Join Northumbria, We have alumni on every continent in
the world except Antarctica. All of these
They volunteer to give advice on
how to get into a certain career, fund
join a global family. graduates are a resource to help you,
no matter where you go and what you
scholarships and facilities for you to use,
and they initiate work placements in their
achieve. organisations. That’s the thing about
studying here – you never really leave.
You’ll always be part of Northumbria.

Over 215,000 We’ve got alumni
alumni around in 175 countries
the globe

It starts here
Delve deeper into the Here’s where you’ll find a Discover what it’s
subject you love. Or move range of flexible learning like to be a student at
in a new direction. options and everything Northumbria and live
you need to know about in our city.
our courses.
Let’s do this.

What type of
postgraduate
degree?
These pages contain some useful
information about your postgraduate
study options at Northumbria, and
over the next 70 pages you will find
the details of all our courses.
Discover more at
northumbria.ac.uk/courses

Taught Degrees
Masters degrees include MA and MSc Masters usually last one year full-time, MRes degrees also have a taught
qualifications, where you’ll learn through but there are variations in this. Many component, but the majority of
lectures, seminars, workshops and offer a two-year Advanced Practice your time will be spent undertaking
experiential study. You will be part of a option, where you will have the independent research.
learning community, responding to the opportunity to put your learning into
You can study for a qualification that
world around you together. You’ll have practice via a 12-15 week internship,
is specific to your chosen career,
significant choice over how you shape study abroad or a research study
for example LLMs in Law, PGCEs
your learning, and can choose modules, project in your second year.
in Education and MBAs. Please see
projects and a dissertation topic to take
PG Cert and PG Dip awards are the individual course pages online
you exactly where you want to be in
qualifications you can achieve by for more details.
your career.
studying fewer modules at Masters level.

Research degrees Pathways into postgraduate study
A PhD is the highest qualification you PhDs generally last three years full-time Our range of Foundation programmes and
can achieve in the UK. It provides an and consist entirely of independent Pre-Masters are designed to help bridge
opportunity to become an expert in research, supported by a dedicated the gap between your current academic
a subject area you are passionate supervisor, resulting in a significant and English level and your chosen route
about, opening doors to prestigious piece of original, published research. of study. Not only do we prepare you for
careers within academia, or to study at Northumbria, but you will gain
Professional Doctorates are equivalent
research positions throughout skills that will last a lifetime.
in standing to PhDs, but with a clear
industry and public service.
focus on developing and improving Our Pre-Masters programmes are available
You can apply for a PhD either straight professional skills and practice. at our Newcastle and London Campuses,
from a relevant undergraduate degree, and will allow you to progress onto many
or after a Masters if you need to change Discover more of our full Masters courses.
direction or specialise first. northumbria.ac.uk/researchdegrees
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pathway.northumbria.ac.uk

Degree Apprenticeships Changing direction Flexible learning
Combining university study and workplace Have you realised that you’re interested At Northumbria, we offer a range
learning, our range of masters degree in a career in a different area to your of flexible learning options, including
apprenticeships allow students to work undergraduate degree? We offer a part-time, distance or blended learning.
full-time in their profession whilst range of Masters that will enable you Giving you the freedom to fit your
completing a masters degree. to change direction. study around your work and other
commitments, our flexible courses
Designed specifically for those in
Courses with this icon are available across most subject areas.
employment, our programmes blend
cutting-edge research with practical skills. are open to students with We also have start dates in September
an undergraduate degree and January for many courses.
These specialist courses are co-designed in a different subject area.
with employers across a variety of sectors Discover more
to ensure they provide the skills required northumbria.ac.uk/flexiblelearning
by industry. While studying you are also Discover more
gaining on the job experience. northumbria.ac.uk/changedirection
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Applied
Sciences
Explore an exciting range of specialist
subjects including biotechnology,
microbiology, biomedical sciences,
chemistry, forensic science, food
and nutritional sciences.
Join our thriving research community
and get hands-on experience in
state-of-the-art laboratories.
Discover more about this subject area at
northumbria.ac.uk/applied-sci-postgrad

“There’s a big push on
using research in your
thinking. Learning new
ways to look at research,
and statistical analysis,
has been really helpful.”
Dominic Farsi
MSc Nutritional Science
Choose your path

All of our postgraduate courses are designed to enhance your employability for a
career in research and development, a career that needs deep subject knowledge and
specialist technical skills. Each of our hands-on courses guarantees a laboratory-based
project, working on a topic at the cutting-edge of science.
MSc Forensic Science is accredited PhD students will join a small

by the Chartered Society of Forensic interdisciplinary cohort researching
Sciences, and MSc Nutritional Science in purpose-built laboratories with the
enables membership of the Nutrition latest techniques and equipment.
Society and the status of Associate
Nutritionist in the Association
for Nutrition.

R&D COLLABORATION
You’ll get insight into the industrial R&D process,
through our ongoing research collaborations with
multinational corporations and regional SMEs.
SPECIALIST FACILITIES
Access over £1m worth of instrumentation to analyse
genomes and cell biochemistry in vitro, the latest
mass spectrometry and microscopy techniques,
a sensory evaluation suite and crime scene house.
INSPIRATIONAL STAFF
Dr Amanda Jones recently spoke at
A Soapbox Science event, designed to
bring fascinating scientific work from
female academics to the public in new
and accessible ways.

Postgraduate Postgraduate
Research Taught courses
PART-TIME
FULL-TIME
Challenge everything
Join our community of change-makers for doctoral
COURSE AWARD
research. Help us to address some of the world’s most
complex challenges by applying for a PhD within one Biotechnology MSc  
of our research areas: Forensic Science MSc  
• Applied Chemistry Microbiology MSc  
• Bioeconomy Nutritional Science MSc  

Public Health (Nutrition) MPH  
• Cell Biology
• Food Science and Nutrition
• Forensic Science
• Microbiology
For the latest information on available

research positions and our research topics,
email: appliedsciencePhDs@northumbria.ac.uk
For start dates and course duration,

Find out more
visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses

Architecture
and Built
Environment
Want to influence the built environment
around the globe, both inside and out?
No matter what your subject background,
we have courses that will qualify you to
make an impact.
northumbria.ac.uk/abe-postgrad

“ My favourite thing
about the course is that
it’s really practical and
industry-based, so we go
out a lot and we actually
see properties.”
Victoria Huntley
MSc Real Estate
Choose your path

Our taught courses fall into two categories:
Architecture courses (MArch and Built environment courses (Masters

Interior Architecture PG Cert) are for in various aspects of surveying and
students who have undergraduate real estate) are open to students
degrees in architecture, and want to from any undergraduate background.
take their qualifications to the next level. They’ll give you access to a multitude of
Our Master of Architecture (MArch) is careers across this lucrative sector. The
ARB prescribed and RIBA validated at Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Part II. It is also accredited by the Board (RICS) accredits all six built environment
of Architects Malaysia (LAM) for the courses, so when you graduate you’ll
purpose of eligibility for registration meet all the academic requirements
as a Graduate Architect with the Board for Chartered Surveyor status.
of Architects Malaysia.

SPACIOUS STUDIOS
Our brand new architecture development offers some
of the highest levels of personal studio space in the UK.
PIONEERING
FLEX YOUR STUDIES APPRENTICESHIPS
Study Surveying distance learning with flexible We’re the only university in the North East
study options to work around your life: four entry to offer this remarkable opportunity to qualify
points each year, the ability to step on and off the as a Chartered Architect while working, and
course, and pay by module. with no student fees.

ADVANCED PRACTICE
DISTANCE LEARNING
PART-TIME
FULL-TIME
research. Help us to address some of the world’s most COURSE AWARD
complex challenges by applying for a PhD within one Architecture MArch 
of our research groups: Architect Degree Apprenticeship MArch 
• Architectural Design Interior Architecture* PG Cert 
• People and Place Real Estate MSc  
• Civil Engineering: Heritage and Future Real Estate (International) MSc  
• Construction, Technology, Process Surveying (Building Surveying) MSc 

and Management Surveying (Quantity Surveying) MSc 
• Built Environment: Digital Futures Surveying (Real Estate) MSc 
• Building Information Management *Available to Northumbria University BA (Hons) Interior Architecture graduates only.
For Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and short course opportunities,
see northumbria.ac.uk/cpd for more information.
Change direction. Courses offering alternative For start dates and course duration,
Find out more
career options – see page 55 for details. visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses

Arts
Join Northumbria’s vibrant, creative
community and explore your artistic
talents in one of the largest departments
in the UK for arts, performance,
culture and cultural history.
northumbria.ac.uk/arts-postgrad

“The workshops offered
on the Theatre and
Performance MA gave
me a varied toolkit which
I still use to this day, and
enabled me to make my
first piece of solo work
‘Before (the line is lost)’
which has since toured
around England.” Choose your path
Holly Gallagher, All of our courses are aimed at students who have undergraduate degrees in a related
MA Theatre and Performing Arts discipline, and wish to specialise and take their qualifications to the next level.
Northumbria Arts champions practice-research. Working with experts and external
partners, our courses are designed to develop your potential.
Our MFA Fine Art and Creative and MA Conservation of Fine Art is the only
Cultural Industries Management courses course in the UK that specialises in the
are delivered in collaboration with BALTIC conservation of easel painting and works
Centre for Contemporary Art through the of art on paper, whilst our distance
BxNU Institute, which provides a stimulating learning MA Preventive Conservation
environment led by leading academics. allows you to study within your own
culture and environment, helping
Both our Animation and Theatre to enhance your career prospects
and Performance courses encourage in your country.
collaborative and critical working that
mirrors industry practice.

INSPIRATIONAL
STAFF
Learn from a diverse
range of research-active
academics, developing
their own expertise and
collaborations with
institutions such as the
V&A, Tate Gallery and
National Trust.
REAL WORLD
EXPERIENCE
Work on live projects and gain
industry experience with major
museums and high profile cultural
partners including Baltic Centre INVESTING IN FACILITIES
for Contemporary Art, Live Purpose built arts facilities – Baltic39,
Theatre, Tyneside Cinema, Bowes contemporary exhibition spaces, such as
Museum, Tyne and Wear Archives Gallery North including the University
and Museums, Tate Gallery, V&A Collection and Woon Collection of Asian
National Gallery of Scotland and Art, studio spaces, industry standard
British Museum. software and specialised labs.

DISTANCE LEARNING
PART-TIME
FULL-TIME
Join our rich research environment that cultivates
dialogue between postgraduate students and our COURSE AWARD
practice based PhD programme, where a wealth Animation MA 
of arts-based as well as cross-disciplinary doctoral Arts MRes  
research is being carried out. Our unique learning
Conservation of Fine Art MA 
facilities include Paper Studio Northumbria and
Colour Studio Northumbria, and are complemented Creative and Cultural
MA  
Industries Management
by cross-faculty opportunities for collaboration
with areas such as physics, engineering and Fine Art MFA 
chemical life sciences. If you are interested in Preventive Conservation MA 
any of the research areas listed below, we’d love Theatre and Performance MA 
to hear from you:
• Fine Art • Creative and
Cultural Industries
• Performing Arts
Management
• Art History
• Film and TV studies
• Conservation of Fine Art
• Preventive Conservation
• Design History
Find out more

Newcastle
Business
School
Let our business courses make you
stand out from the crowd. Learn
from our inspirational academic staff.
Be part of a business community
that ensures you will graduate with
the skills needed to become one
of tomorrow’s leaders.
northumbria.ac.uk/nbs-postgrad

“Being able to
implement business
intelligence and to
work with real business
data is amazing.”
Raquelina Chauque
MSc Business with Business Analytics
Choose your path

We offer a range of courses to suit If you already have a business degree then
your needs. Our courses are designed we offer a range of courses that will allow
with your employability in mind. you to specialise and start your career at
a higher level, in areas including Finance,
You may be looking to change what Logistics and Forensic Accounting.
you do and take on a new career path.
The majority of our Business Masters are We also offer courses to help you advance
open to students from any undergraduate in an established career, including Coaching
subject background, and will equip you and our MBA programme.
with a broad understanding plus the
specialism you’ll need to pursue a
successful business career.

Postgraduate
ADVANCED PRACTICE
DISTANCE LEARNING
STUDY ABROAD
Taught courses
PART-TIME
FULL-TIME
COURSE AWARD
Business Analytics (subject to validation) MSc   
Business Management (subject to validation) MSc   
Business with Business Analytics MSc   
Business with Entrepreneurship MSc   
Business with Hospitality and Tourism Management MSc   
Business with Human Resource Management MSc   
Business with International Management MSc   
Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc   
Coaching PG Cert/PG Dip/MA 
Digital Marketing MSc   
Finance MSc   
Forensic Accounting MSc 
Global Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management MSc   
Human Resource Management and Development MA 
International Business Management MSc   
International Finance and Investment MSc   

Postgraduate
ADVANCED PRACTICE
DISTANCE LEARNING
STUDY ABROAD
Taught courses
PART-TIME
FULL-TIME
COURSE AWARD
Marketing MSc   
Multidisciplinary Innovation MA/MSc 
MBA MBA 
Professional Accounting (with Professional Study Preparation) MSc 
Senior Leader Masters Degree Apprenticeship - MBA MBA 
Senior Leader Masters Degree Apprenticeship - Strategic Leadership MSc 
Senior Leader Masters Degree Apprenticeship - Strategic Leadership in Public Services MSc 
For Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and short course opportunities, see northumbria.ac.uk/cpd for more information.
Find out more

ADVANCED PRACTICE
Taught courses cont. Research
PART-TIME
FULL-TIME
Join our community of change-makers
COURSE AWARD for doctoral research. Help us to address
AMSTERDAM CAMPUS some of the world’s most complex
challenges by applying for a PhD or
Business with Business Analytics MSc 
Professional Doctorate (DBA) within
Business with International Management MSc  one of our research groups:
LONDON CAMPUS • Digital Business
Business with Business Analytics MSc   • Strategic Innovation and
Business with Entrepreneurship MSc   Entrepreneurial Leadership
Business with Financial Management MSc   • Responsible Business
Business with Hospitality and Tourism Management MSc   As well as these three signature areas,
Business with Human Resource Management MSc   we welcome doctoral students to research
all aspects of business, working with
Business with International Management MSc  
our experts in subjects ranging from
Business with Marketing Management MSc   Marketing, Human Resource Management,
to International Business, Logistics,
Digital Marketing MSc  
Leadership, Accounting and Finance.
Global Logistics, Operations and
MSc  
Supply Chain Management
Professional Accounting (with Professional Study Preparation) MSc 

For more information on our London and
Strategic Leadership MSc 
Amsterdam campuses, see pages 124 - 127

BUSINESS CLINIC
Students can work with real business clients
to provide a professional consultancy service.
SUSTAINABILITY
One of only 39 Business Schools worldwide to
be a Champion of the United Nations Principles
of Responsible Management Education
(PRME) Initiative.
RECOGNISED BY
PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Including CILT, CIPD, CIPS, CIM, IDM
and AACSB.

Computer and
Information
Sciences
Want to lead the digital revolution?
Or harness the power of data?
No matter what your subject background,
we have courses that will open up this
challenging and rewarding sector.
northumbria.ac.uk/computing-postgrad

“The best experience
that I’ve had on the
course so far is actually
getting to work with
real crime data, using
industry-grade Amazon
Web Services servers.”
Michael Hay
MSc Advanced Computer Science
Choose your path

Our taught courses fall into two categories:
Specialist or Advanced Computer Our BCS-accredited MSc Computer

Science Masters allow undergraduate Science is open to all graduates, and
computing graduates to take their will provide you with the broad IT skills
qualifications to the next level with BCS in demand across the sector. A number
accreditation, or become experts in of our Information Science courses
high-demand skills such as cyber security. are CILIP-accredited. The courses
are also open to students from any
undergraduate background, and provide
access to a variety of careers in this
rapidly expanding sector.

SUPPORTING THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
Northumbria is a founding member of the government’s new £40m
Institute of Coding.
INSPIRATIONAL
STAFF
Lecturer Dr Marta Cecchinato
is exploring how people
cope with being constantly
connected in an age of
attention economy.
BUILDING THE FUTURE

A £7m ‘Smart Building’ exclusively for
Computer and Information Sciences –
Opened 2018.

ADVANCED PRACTICE
DISTANCE LEARNING
PART-TIME
FULL-TIME
research. Help us to address some of the world’s COURSE AWARD
most complex challenges by applying for a PhD Advanced Computer Science MSc  
within one of our research groups:
Artificial Intelligence MSc 
• Social Computing
Human Computer Interaction
MSc 
• Human Computer Interaction (subject to validation)
• Visual and Aesthetic Computing Computer Science MSc   
• AI, Machine Learning and Intelligent Systems Data Science MSc 
• Networks, Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Information Science
MSc   
(Data Analytics)
• Smart Environments and Internet of Things
Information Science
• Information Behaviour and Interactions MSc 
(Library Management)
• Data, Information and Records Management
LONDON CAMPUS
• Digital Heritage and Cultural Informatics
Computing and Technology MSc   
• Digital Learning and Pedagogy
Cyber Security MSc   
Cyber Security Technology MSc   
Change direction. Courses offering alternative
career options – see page 55 for details. Information Security Management MSc 
Professional Practice in
MSc 
Computing and IT
For start dates and course duration, Web and Mobile Development
Find out more MSc
visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses Technologies


Design
Want to study at a leading centre
of advanced design practice?
Join us here at Northumbria to
share ideas and collaborate with
academic staff and businesses
and be part of an award-winning
creative design community.
northumbria.ac.uk/design-postgrad

“The projects we get
are so diverse, we’ve
worked with a range of
organisations such as the
NHS, Unilever and Baltic.”
Katrina Stevens
MA/MSc Multidisciplinary
Innovation
Choose your path

Our MA Design is for creative and If leading initiatives, managing creative Our suite of Fashion MAs are ideal
industrial studies graduates, as well projects and teams interests you, or for those who want to make a personal,
as professionals, interested in making you want to start your own business, our creative and technical contribution to
a difference through an open-minded MA Design Management equips you with the future of fashion.
approach to product and service design the skills needed in a corporate context.
that goes beyond their own disciplinary
expertise and suits global teams and Our Multidisciplinary Innovation
organisations. The MA Communication Masters course welcomes students from
Design offers an opportunity to any disciplinary background. The course
explore and challenge the expanding combines innovation while engaging
field of visual communication design in live projects using design thinking to
in a practice-based, research develop strategic change addressing
informed manner. complex social, commercial and
organisational challenges.

Postgraduate
MAKING Research
AN IMPACT
Our design-led research Challenge everything
has an emphasis on
Want to explore new ways of practising and thinking
practice, understanding
and redefining problems, about design that will develop knowledge and creative
and making positive practice in order to change the world for the better?
real-world change.
If you’re interested in conducting a PhD in any
of our research areas listed below, we’d love
to hear from you:
• Design Innovation, Design Management
and Industrial Design
• Fashion and Textiles
• Interaction Design, User Experience
and Human-Computer Interaction
• Product and Service Design
• Three-dimensional and Interior Design
• Visual Communication and Branding
• Social Innovation
AWARD
WINNING
Ranked 10th in the UK
for Design & Crafts in
The Guardian University
Guide 2020.

Postgraduate
ADVANCED PRACTICE
DISTANCE LEARNING
Taught courses
PART-TIME
FULL-TIME
COURSE AWARD
Communication Design MA 
Design MA 
Design MRes  
Design Management MA 
Fashion Design MA 
Fashion Design (Menswear) MA 
Fashion Design (Performancewear) MA 
Fashion Design (Sustainable and Ethical) MA 
Fashion Design (Womenswear) MA 
Multidisciplinary Innovation MA/MSc 
LONDON CAMPUS
Luxury Brand Management MA  
Find out more

Geography and
Environmental
Sciences
Help protect the future of our planet
and the people who live on it.
Discover real-world focused courses
that will prepare you for a range of
fascinating and challenging careers.
northumbria.ac.uk/ges-postgrad

“The course… was one
of the best things I’ve
ever done professionally,
definitely.”
Rosie Waller
Alumni, Department of Geography
and Environmental Sciences
Programmes Manager for
No Strings International
Choose your path

All of our courses offer a valuable MSc Disaster Management and
opportunity to specialise after an Sustainable Development is supported
undergraduate degree in geography, by the Disaster and Development
and you can also apply from a different Network (DDN) hosted by Northumbria,
subject background. This will allow you which can lead to placements across
to change direction and get qualified for the world.
a career you’re truly passionate about.
MSc Environmental Monitoring,
Our MSc Environmental Health is Modelling and Reconstruction will give
accredited by the Chartered Institute you the in-demand skills and theoretical
of Environmental Health (CIEH) and our understanding to succeed in industry,
MSc Safety, Health and Environmental environmental consultancy, or further
Management is accredited by the Institute academic research.
of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH),
providing you with the professional
recognition you’ll need to thrive in an
international career.

UNCOVERING
OUR
ANCESTORS
Recent departmental
research has shown
that climate change may
have played a significant
role in the extinction
of Neanderthals.
REAL WORLD
EXPERIENCE INSPIRATIONAL ALUMNI
Learn from staff with Our graduates work across the world
a range of professional as elected MPs, heads of government
backgrounds, including two departments and with NGOs such as
Chartered Environmental Oxfam, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Health Officers. and World Vision.

ADVANCED PRACTICE
FULL-TIME
complex challenges by applying for a PhD within one Disaster Management
MSc  
of our research areas: and Sustainable Development
• Cold & Palaeo Environments Environmental Health MSc  
• Disasters, Development & Resilience Environmental Monitoring,

MSc 
Modelling and Reconstruction
• Environmental Geochemistry & Ecology
Safety, Health and
MSc  
• Social & Cultural Geographies Environmental Management
• Northumbrian Environmental Training & Research

Centre (NETREC)
Apply for our new ONE PLANET Doctoral Training

Partnership - a multi-million pound centre, funded by “ I chose Northumbria University because I started researching
the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). with my current PhD supervisor some time ago in Chile.
The DTP will train scientists to transform our His research investigates Chilean glaciers – a specific topic
that I wanted to learn, so I decided to apply to Northumbria
understanding of planet Earth, and become part
to work with him.”
of a world-leading research community in climate
change, earth systems processes, Anthropocene Flavia Burger Acevedo
and environmental informatics research. Geography PhD
Find out more

History, English
and Creative
Writing
Join our Humanities Department and
seek answers to big questions. Who am I?
How do I relate to you? What does it
mean to be human?
northumbria.ac.uk/humanities-postgrad

“During my time on the
History MRes, I developed
my research skills and
gained experience
and confidence in my
work. The staff are
supportive and studying
at Northumbria has
inspired me to go into
academia as a career. Choose your path
I have since taken the
Open to anyone who can demonstrate For those with a passion for the past,
opportunity to continue a passion and talent for writing, our our History courses open a world of
my studies by doing Creative Writing course enhances critical opportunity to become professional
thinking, provides the opportunity to historians and researchers and forge
a PhD at Northumbria.” engage with professionals in the industry successful careers in a variety of sectors.
Jasmine Calver and get a step closer to becoming
a published author. If you have relevant teaching experience
MRes History
and want to enhance your knowledge
Read the world, consider the role of of applied linguistics, our Applied
writing in society, and develop your Linguistics and TESOL courses can
writing and research skills on our open doors to a range of careers within
English Literature courses. teaching and academia.

INSPIRATIONAL
STAFF
Dr Laura Fish has more
than ten years’ experience
in broadcast television and
radio, her second novel
Strange Music was listed
for the Orange Prize
and nominated for the
International IMPAC Dublin
Literacy Award.
RESEARCH ACTIVE
Home to international journals
including English: The Journal of
the English Association, French
History, Immigrants & Minorities, PARTNERSHIPS
English Language Teaching
Part of the multi-disciplinary Northern Bridge
and Holocaust Studies.
doctoral training consortium – one of the
largest such consortia – partnering with six
other universities from the North East and
Northern Ireland, and also part of the UK’s
only Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)
in Heritage.

DISTANCE LEARNING
PART-TIME
FULL-TIME
complex challenges by applying for a PhD within one Applied Linguistics for TESOL MA  
of our research groups: Creative Writing MA  
• English Literature English Literature MRes  
• English Language and Linguistics English Literature MA   
• TESOL including, for example, language teaching, History MA  
language learning, classroom interaction History MRes  
• Language Variation and Change TESOL MA  
• Language, Communication and Culture
• Creative Writing
• US History and American Studies
• Imperial, Global and Transnational History
• Conflict and Society
• Histories of Activism
Change direction. Courses offering alternative career
• Late Medieval and Early Modern Studies options – see page 55 for details.
• Gender and Popular Culture
• Environmental Humanities
Find out more

Northumbria
Law School
Drive your ambition and make
a difference with a law degree at
Northumbria. Study at one of the
largest law schools in the UK, with
a national and international reputation
for innovation in legal education.
northumbria.ac.uk/law-postgrad

“The resources, teaching
and support I received
provided me with
the perfect stepping
stones towards getting
pupillage and becoming
a barrister. The practical
approach to law which
is taken throughout the
programme is invaluable Choose your path
when you leave the
Law falls into two categories: vocational The academic taught programmes
classroom and enter training and taught academic courses. are suitable for law and non-law graduates
the courtroom.” Our vocational training includes the
alike. They offer a range of full-time LLM
specialist law subjects in areas such as
David McCormick Legal Practice (LPC) and Bar Course International Finance and International
BPTC alumni to become a solicitor or barrister. Both Commercial Law, as well as cutting-edge
courses are also available as LLM routes. areas such as Cyber Law and Space Law.
We also offer the Graduate Diploma in We also offer distance learning courses in
Law (GDL), a conversion course for Employment and Information Rights Law,
non-law graduates that covers the which provides specialist knowledge and
foundations of legal knowledge enhance career prospects.
and prepares you for a subsequent
LPC or Bar Course.

Postgraduate
MULTI AWARD-WINNING
Winner of the ‘Best Law School’ accolade
Research
at the Attorney General’s Student Pro Bono
Awards a record three times.
research. Help us to address some of the world’s
most complex challenges by applying for a PhD
or DLaw within one of our research groups:
• Evidence and Criminal Justice Studies
• Chinese Law, Society and Economy
• Empirical Legal Research
• Financial Crime
• International and Comparative Law and Human Rights
• Law and Humanities
SPECIALIST
• Medical and Mental Health Law
FACILITIES
• Science and Justice
Including an authentic civil and
criminal courtroom, legal skills • Family Justice
hub, student law clinic and
on-site practitioner law library. • Gender, Sexuality and Law
• Internet and Society
• Legal Education and Professional Skills
• Law and Society

Postgraduate
DISTANCE LEARNING
Taught courses
PART-TIME
FULL-TIME
COURSE AWARD
Advanced Legal Practice (Project only) LLM 
Bar Knowledge Course (Stage 1) (subject to validation) 40 Credits 
Bar Skills Course (Stage 2) (subject to validation) PGDip 
Bar Course (subject to validation) PGDip  
Bar Course LLM (subject to validation) LLM  
Data Protection Law and Information Governance PG Cert 
Employment Law in Practice PG Cert/PG Dip/LLM 
Graduate Diploma in Law/Common Professional Examination* GDL/CPE 
Information Rights Law and Practice PG Cert/PG Dip/LLM 
Law (International Commercial Law) LLM 
Law (Criminal Justice) (subject to validation) LLM 
Law (Cyber Law) LLM 
Law (International Finance) LLM 
Law (Space Law) LLM 
Legal Practice (LPC) PG Dip  
LLM in Legal Practice LLM  
Professional Practice in Mental Health Law PG Cert 
* Please note that this course is not a postgraduate qualification. See course web page for more detail.
For Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and short course opportunities, see northumbria.ac.uk/cpd for more information.
Find out more

Mathematics,
Physics and
Electrical
Engineering
Delve into Future Engineering and
Extreme Environments. Learn from expert
academics in world-class facilities, on
courses accredited by professional bodies.
Take a giant leap in your career.
northumbria.ac.uk/mpee-postgrad

“My tutors are very
experienced in industry.
The placements are
also great, I have
undertaken two up
to now and it’s a big
boost for my CV.”
Indra Teja Vadium
Electrical Power Engineering MSc
Choose your path

All of our courses are aimed at students Our MSc Electrical Power Engineering
who have undergraduate degrees in a and MSc Microelectronic and
related discipline, and wish to specialise Communication Engineering are
and take their qualifications to the both accredited by the Institution of
next level. Engineering and Technology (IET),
providing you with all the academic
MSc Statistics will equip you with the requirements for membership. Both
statistical tools to confidently handle courses offer an Advanced Practice that
the explosion of data that sits at the offer possible opportunities for study
heart of modern business. abroad, research or work placements
in your second year and give you
access to lucrative careers in this
rapidly growing sector.

INVESTING IN TECH
We’ve recently spent £6.7m on new
STEM facilities for students.
INSPIRATIONAL
STAFF
“All of my lecturers are
really passionate… which
is really inspiring.” EXPLORING THE SUN
Louise Wardle, Graduate, Lecturer Dr Richard Morton has been working
Department of Maths, Physics with NASA to analyse ground-breaking
and Electrical Engineering solar imagery.

ADVANCED PRACTICE
FULL-TIME
complex challenges by applying for a PhD within one Electrical Power Engineering MSc  
of our research groups:
Microelectronic and
MSc  
• Applied Statistics Communication Engineering
• Mathematics of Complex Nonlinear Phenomena (MCNP) Statistics MSc 
• Solar Physics
• Electrical Power and Control Systems
• Optical Communications Research Group (OCRG)
• Renewable Energy Technologies and Materials
• Smart Materials and Surfaces Laboratory (SMSL)
“ I studied my Masters at Northumbria so it was

the natural choice for my PhD. The supervising
and teaching staff are fantastic; the one-on-one
assistance you get from senior lecturers here
is absolutely incredible. The postgraduate
student community is also very good, I love
its multiculturalism.” For start dates and course duration,
Find out more
Andrew Burton visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses
PhD in smart white LED-based lighting and communication

Mechanical and
Construction
Engineering
Inc. Project Management
Delve into Future Engineering and
embrace the technology of tomorrow’s
infrastructure. Learn from expert
academics in world-class facilities,
on courses accredited by professional
bodies. Build your dream career.
northumbria.ac.uk/mce-postgrad

“Having a lecturer who
absolutely enjoys what
they’re doing makes
you want to do better.”
Hyelni Mshelia
MSc Renewable and Sustainable
Energy Technologies
Choose your path

Our Project Management courses The rest of our taught postgraduate RICS and CIOB-accredited Construction
are open to students from any courses are aimed at students who have Project Management with BIM
undergraduate background and are undergraduate degrees in engineering provides specialist knowledge and
accredited by the Association for or a related discipline, and wish to take transferable skills for managing modern
Project Management. They provide their qualifications to the next level. construction projects.
access to a variety of lucrative careers
Mechanical Engineering and Renewable IMechE-accredited Engineering
across all industry sectors where
& Sustainable Energy Technologies Management provides an opportunity
project managers are in demand –
are both accredited by the Institution of to enhance your engineering skills with
from engineering and construction
Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). If you hold valuable business and management
to healthcare, finance and technology.
a BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering experience.
accredited degree, successful completion
of the course means you will meet the
exemplifying qualifications for registration
as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

INVESTING IN TECH
We’ve recently spent £6.7m on new
STEM facilities for students.
RANKED
251–300 IN
ENGINEERING &
TECHNOLOGY
2020 - THE World University
Rankings by subject.
ACCESS TO INDUSTRY
“ I was able to collaborate with BAE Systems,
to gain specialist knowledge in the field
of noise and vibration.”
Anna Jackson, MSc Mechanical Engineering

ADVANCED PRACTICE
DISTANCE LEARNING
PART-TIME
FULL-TIME
complex challenges by applying for a PhD within one Construction Project
MSc   
of our research areas: Management with BIM
• Fluid and Thermal Engineering Engineering Management MSc  
• Construction, Technology, Process and Management Mechanical Engineering MSc  
• Built Environment: Digital Futures Project Management MSc   
• Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Renewable and Sustainable

MSc  
Energy Technologies
• Renewable Energy Technologies and Materials
AMSTERDAM CAMPUS
• Smart Materials and Surfaces Laboratory (SMSL)
Project Management MSc 
• Faculty Education Research Group
LONDON CAMPUS
• Civil Engineering: Heritage and Future
International Project
• Building Information Management (BIM) Academy MSc  
Management
Professional Practice
MSc 
in Project Management
Change direction. Courses offering alternative
career options – see page 55 for details. Programme and Project
MSc 
Management

For start dates and course duration, see northumbria.ac.uk/cpd for more information.
Find out more

Nursing,
Midwifery
and Health
Join us and develop a caring career
that can transform the lives of patients,
families and communities. Delve into
our cutting-edge research, which seeks
to improve the quality, safety and
effectiveness of nursing and public
health practice on a global scale.
northumbria.ac.uk/nmh-postgrad

“I enjoyed every moment
at Northumbria
University. The course
provides the best
experience for global
and international
nursing education.”
Xiaoxian Zhou
MSc Nursing
Choose your path

Our courses are aimed at developing If you are currently working in health and
your practice, and ensuring you graduate social care, our courses offer innovative
as caring, compassionate and competent and flexible routes to professional career
health professionals. Our strong development and specialisation.
relationships with local NHS Trusts, the
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
and the Health and Care Professions
Council (HCPC) mean you will be ready
to progress quickly in your career.

PARTNERS IN PRACTICE “The Clinical Skills Centre’s
We provide a wide range of placement ability to run three fully
opportunities across hospital, community,
NHS, private and voluntary settings. immersive virtual reality
training environments
simultaneously is unique
in the North East and one
of only a handful across
the UK. Thanks to this
investment, our students
and professionals will
receive the most realistic
training environment
possible bar none.”
Prof Alison Machin,
Professor of Nursing and
SPECIALIST FACILITIES Interprofessional Education
You’ll be based at Coach Lane Campus,
home to our state-of-the-art Clinical
Skills Centre, one of the biggest and
best healthcare training facilities in
the country.

PART-TIME
FULL-TIME
Integrated Health and Social Care
Research in Integrated Health and Social Care is COURSE AWARD
tackling global challenges around sedentarism,
Advanced Clinical Practice Degree
malnutrition, poverty and social justice. Our research MSc 
Apprenticeship†
looks at shaping interventions that have impacts on
a health, educational, behavioural, economic and Healthcare Management MSc  
social basis, at local, national and international levels. Healthcare Professional Practice †
MRes 
Nursing† MSc  
We are constantly engaged in debates, acting as
a voice for vulnerable members of the community Nursing Leadership †
MSc  
and publishing high quality research that offers real Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Adult)* MSc 
solutions for some of the major issues we’re facing Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Child)* MSc 
in these areas.
Nursing Science Registered Nurse
MSc 
(Mental Health)*
research. Help us to address some of the world’s Nursing Science Registered Nurse
MSc 
most complex challenges by applying for a PhD (Learning Disability)*
within one of our research areas: Professional Non-Surgical PG Cert/

Aesthetic Practice† PGDip/MSc
• Prevention and Management of Long-Term Conditions
*Subject to University Approval and Professional Body Approval (NMC). † Post-registration.
• Vulnerable Populations and Social Justice
• Innovative Health Interventions in Context see northumbria.ac.uk/cpd for more information.
Find out more

Psychology
Immerse yourself in our thriving
research community. Experience
cutting-edge technology. And prepare
yourself for one of the most rewarding
careers there is.
northumbria.ac.uk/psychology-postgrad

“We’ve had some
fantastic lectures from
past students who are
now working as health
psychologists.”
Louise Liddon
MSc Health Psychology
Choose your path

Our popular MSc Psychology is open If you already have a Psychology Students without an accredited
to students from any undergraduate undergraduate degree, you can specialise Psychology qualification may apply
subject background. It is accredited and gain BPS ‘Stage 1’ accreditation but will need GBC before embarking
by the British Psychological Society through our Health, Occupational & on Stage 2.
(BPS) as conferring the Graduate Organisational or Sport & Exercise
Basis for Chartership (GBC), which Psychology Masters. You can then The MRes Psychology provides you
is an essential requirement if you progress to BPS ‘Stage 2’ training and with an opportunity to research a topic of
want to pursue a career in any area subsequent registration with the Health your choice in great depth. The advanced
of psychology. and Care Professions Council (HCPC) research and professional skills you’ll
as a practitioner. acquire in the process are ideal for a wide
range of careers and further academic
qualifications.

REAL WORLD
EXPERIENCE
“ I’m helping out Gateshead
Council by volunteering to
promote exercise, and
working with a volleyball
club in a performance
enhancing role.”
Melvin Lam, MSc Sport
and Exercise Psychology
INSPIRATIONAL STAFF
“Staff and lecturers are all really helpful,
every one of them has worked in consulting,
or still is, so they have got that evidence
SPECIALIST FACILITIES based scientific background, but also a
Access an Observation Studio, Eye-Tracking Lab, Motion Capture personable business background.”
Suite, Experimental Psychology Lab, Sleep Lab, Applied Psychology Gerard Ellis, MSc Occupational and
Lab, Psychology Learning and Teaching Lab and more. Organisational Psychology

DISTANCE LEARNING
PART-TIME
FULL-TIME
complex challenges by applying for a PhD within one Health Psychology MSc  
of our research areas: Occupational and
MSc  
• Brain Performance and Nutrition Research Organisational Psychology
Centre (BPNRC) Psychology MRes 
• Psychology and Communication Technologies Lab Psychology MSc   
(PaCT) Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc  
• Health in Action Group, including Northumbria
Centre for Sleep Research
• Evolution Perception and Behaviour
• Cognition across the Lifespan
• Language and Cognition
Find out more

Social
Sciences
Challenge what you think, see and hear.
Join us at Northumbria’s Social Sciences
department and bring about positive
social change.
northumbria.ac.uk/socialsciences-postgrad

“My course focuses on
current theory, but also
on practical application,
which is where I believe
I’ve gained an edge over
the future competition.”
Emily Colfer
MSc International Development
Choose your path

All of our courses thrive on collaboration, For those interested in exploring
and will help you to build on your responses to national and international
undergraduate studies and extend security challenges, the MA in
your networks. International Relations, Conflict and
Security is open to students from a wide
Our MSc International Development range of undergraduate disciplines.
is open to students from various
subject areas, and provides the chance We also offer MA Criminology and
to pursue a career that really does make Criminal Justice, taught by leading
a difference to global society. academics who are experts in their field.
Allowing you to develop skills, tools and
techniques to embark upon a career
that makes a difference.

INSPIRATIONAL
STAFF
Working in partnership
with Arts Alliance, VSO,
New Writing North, the
Criminal Justice Agencies,
the British Council and
many others.
INVESTING
IN FACILITIES
Centre for International REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE
Development - a vibrant, Work on challenging real life projects,
multidisciplinary virtual giving you invaluable experience sought
research centre. after by employers.

PART-TIME
FULL-TIME
complex challenges by applying for a PhD within one
Criminology and Criminal Justice MA  
of our research areas:
International Development MSc  
• International Development
International Relations,
• International Public Policy and Management MA  
Conflict and Security
• Crime and Justice
• Civil Society and Citizenship
Find out more

Social Work,
Education and
Community
Wellbeing
Making a difference across professional
landscapes. Join us as we respond at
the cutting edge of teaching, innovation
and research.
northumbria.ac.uk/swecw-postgrad

“[The course] really
pushes students to
explore research – to
learn for themselves,
and challenge
themselves.”
Georgia Ohrdorf
Master of Public Health (Nutrition)
Choose your path

We offer postgraduate courses in MA Social Work is aimed at students
Education for students who want to train with a related subject background.
as teachers, as well as for serving teachers, You will graduate ready to apply to be a
headteachers, teaching assistants and registered social worker with the Health
those simply interested in education. and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
The majority of our Education Our Public Health, Healthcare

courses are open to students from any Management and RCOT-accredited
undergraduate subject background. Occupational Therapy courses offer
Our Initial Teacher Training courses are opportunities for students with
all rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, and will set health-related subject backgrounds to
you up for a successful career in this specialise, to equip you for a career in
challenging and rewarding sector. which you can truly make a difference.

Postgraduate
INSPIRATIONAL Research
STAFF
Prof Greta Defeyter Challenge everything
has won numerous awards
for her research on school
breakfast clubs, She is a key research. Help us to address some of the world’s most
academic advisor to the All complex challenges by applying for a PhD within one
Party Parliamentary Group of our research areas:
on School Food.
• Childhood and Early Years
• Community Health and Wellbeing
• Education and Lifelong Learning
• Public Health
• Social Work and Social Care
INTO THE
CLASSROOM
We work with over 700
schools, across the North “ Research-informed teaching provides the
East and nationwide, and all opportunity to analyse and critically reflect
our initial teacher education upon important current issues in social
courses include substantial work, social care, education and community
placement experience. wellbeing. Working in partnership we aim to
provide creative solutions that will demonstrate
significant impact and make a difference
through innovation.”
Joanne Atkinson
Head of Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing

Postgraduate
DISTANCE LEARNING
Taught courses
PART-TIME
FULL-TIME
COURSE AWARD
Autism MA 
Early Primary Education (Blended Learning) PGCE 
Education (with pathways in Leadership & Management, or SEN & Inclusion) MA  
Education (with pathways in Curriculum Development, Teaching & Learning,
MEd 
Leadership & Management, or SEN & Inclusive Practice)
Education Leadership in Learning (Teach First) MA 
Healthcare Management MSc  
Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) MSc 
Primary Education PGCE 
Public Health MPH  
Public Health (Nutrition) MPH  
Secondary Art, Craft and Design PGCE 
School Direct PGCE 
Social Work MA 
Special and Inclusive Education (National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators) PG Cert 
Dyslexia: Assessment and Teaching PG Cert 
Find out more

Sport,
Exercise and
Rehabilitation
Join one of the top sport universities
in the UK. Experience our teaching
and research excellence, and study in
laboratories accredited by the British
Association of Sport and Exercise
Sciences (BASES).
northumbria.ac.uk/ser-postgrad

“ I chose to come to
Northumbria because
it let me specialise
further than any other
university could.”
Bethany Squire
MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology
Choose your path

MSc International Sport Management is MSc Strength and Conditioning is
open to students from any undergraduate recognised by the National Strength
subject. It includes a field trip to the home and Conditioning Association (NSCA),
of the International Olympic Committee and will prepare you to have a real impact
(IOC), and is perfect for those who dream on sport and athletic development.
of being involved in major sport leagues,
events, or global sports branding. MRes Exercise Science allows you to
develop professional research skills and
For those interested in working in is excellent preparation for PhD studies,
healthcare, MSc Physiotherapy and MSc and a career in research.
Clinical Exercise Physiology are open to
students with a degree in a related subject,
and allow you to specialise and qualify for
work in these rewarding sectors.

WORLD CLASS FACILITIES
Our £30m Sport Central houses physiology,
biomechanics and nutrition labs. You can also access
our strength and conditioning suites, clinical skills centre,
indoor sprint track and performance analysis facilities.
CLINICAL PLACEMENTS
BUILD YOUR NETWORKS You’ll accrue 1000 hours of experience
Benefit from collaborations including the English on MSc Physiotherapy. “I’ve been on three
Institute of Sport, Newcastle United FC, Sunderland placements so far – musculoskeletal
AFC, Mars, UK SPACE LIFE & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES outpatients, intensive care unit and
ASSOCIATION, GlaxoSmithKline, Durham PCT, the PGA, community stroke. I’ve loved them all.”
the FA, Prozone, Newcastle Falcons and Durham CCC. Beth Williamson, MSc Physiotherapy

PART-TIME
FULL-TIME
Join our community of change-makers for doctoral COURSE AWARD
research. Help us to address some of the world’s most
Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc  
complex challenges by applying for a PhD within one
of our research areas: Exercise Science MRes  
• Optimising Human Performance International Sport Management MSc  

Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) MSc 
• Promoting and Preserving Health and Wellbeing
Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) MSc 
• Informing Practice and Policy
Strength and Conditioning MSc  
“ The MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology has given

me the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art
equipment like optoelectronic plethysmography.
I have been successful in securing a PhD at the
University as a result of my work during my MSc.”
Find out more
James Manifield visit northumbria.ac.uk/courses
MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology

We are global
So we know the importance of
making connections. That’s why
we have three different campuses,
all perfectly situated to give you
everything you need to succeed.
Learn more about our campuses at:
northumbria.ac.uk/campuses

In the UK, you can choose to experience the
delights of the UK’s friendliest city* at our Newcastle
City and Coach Lane sites, or take in all the capital
has to offer at our London Campus.
And if you want to experience the best of

European culture while still gaining a UK degree,
our Amsterdam campus is the place for you.
Wherever you’d like to end up, we will help you

get there.
*Big7 travel site.

Northumbria
in Amsterdam
Go Dutch.
Amsterdam is one of Europe’s
most dynamic and beautiful cities,
famous for its welcoming and
easy-going society.
Discover more about studying in Amsterdam at:
northumbria.ac.uk/amsterdam

“When I came to
Amsterdam, my eyes
were opened. To come
here and learn from so
many cultures was great,
it has really shaped me
as a person.”
Saba Gebreyohannes
Business with International
Management, MSc student
Why not study with Northumbria in Choose from a range of Business and
Amsterdam and take the chance to Project Management courses, all of which
immerse yourself in this bustling hub of are informed by our strong relationships
commerce and intellectual exchange? with the business sector.
You’ll be taught by Northumbria You’ll have access to excellent IT,

lecturers within the excellent facilities library, teaching and study facilities on
of the Amsterdam University of Applied the AUAS campus, and we work with
Sciences (AUAS). As part of this vibrant key providers in the city to provide high
student community, you will be able to quality accommodation for our students.
take advantage of all that studying in one
of the world’s leading cities has to offer,
including work experience and networking
opportunities – and give your career the
best possible start.

Northumbria
in London
Our London Campus has the unique
buzz that comes from being in one
of the world’s top financial centres,
in the world’s number one student city
(QS Best Student Cities, 2018).
Discover more about studying in London at:
northumbria.ac.uk/london-pg

“It’s very culturally
diverse here which is
nice. I have people from
Nigeria, Kenya, China,
India – places all over the
world in my lectures.”
Emua Rose Edebor Asuen
MSc Project Management
with Advanced Practice
Ideally situated just minutes away from Whether you are looking for full-time
Liverpool Street station, benefit from or part-time study, you can choose
studying where the financial district from a range of Business, Computing,
meets the heart of London’s digital and Cyber, Project Management and
technology sector. This offers you an Technology programmes.
excellent base from which to take full
advantage of all that studying in one All of our courses are developed in
of the world’s leading cities has to collaboration with partners in business
offer, including work experience and and industry, and many can be combined
networking opportunities. with your career – through weekend and
blended learning options.

Northumbria
in Newcastle
The city of Newcastle is home to
our main campuses; one in the heart
of the city, and one just a few miles
away at Coach Lane.
Discover more about studying in Newcastle at:
northumbria.ac.uk/newcastle

Over the last decade we have invested more than
£250m in making sure our students here have a
world-class learning experience.
With its award-winning architecture, modern teaching

buildings and impressive sports facilities, the City
Campus creates an environment that encourages
learning and self-development. Coach Lane Campus
is home to some students from the health and life
sciences subject areas, and has excellent computing
and library services; its own modern Students’ Union,
and new sports facilities.

Careers and
Employment
Throughout your time at Northumbria,
our Careers and Employment Service
will work with you to help you get that
job, start your own business, or apply
for further study.
NORTHUMBRIA IS RANKED IN THE
TOP 10 IN THE UK
FOR THE NUMBER OF GRADUATES IN PROFESSIONAL
OR MANAGERIAL ROLES (DLHE 2016/17)

“ [The Careers and Employment Service
are] an excellent bunch of staff who
really care about your development and
expanding your knowledge. There’s a
genuine focus on graduate employment
and ensuring the best for your future.”
Student Feedback from the National
Student Survey
Our services include: Get ahead with tools for success

• Careers guidance Use the interactive resources in Careers
Online, your employability hub, to help
• Advice on CVs, applications
you explore your career options, research
and portfolios
employers and write effective applications.
• Better use of LinkedIn
• Networking through career fairs and Find job opportunities
other opportunities to meet recruiters Employers targeting Northumbria students
and graduates advertise vacancies on
• Free start-up support
JobsOnline. You’ll get exclusive access to
• Enterprise skills workshops and events all of these, including graduate jobs,
student and graduate internships,
All of this will maximise your part-time work, volunteering and work
opportunities when you graduate. experience opportunities.

Digital
Learning
Technology is built in to all our courses
to help you connect and enjoy learning.
We’ve developed the NU Connect app to support and

inform you as a Northumbria student. Access Timetables,
Campus Maps, PC Availability, Careers Events, Students’
Union information and much more.
Download it from your app store now.

“It’s not just about pushing the latest
technology into the classroom, it’s about
designing this into your course, so that it
encourages your learning.”
Jonny Hall
Head of Strategic Projects
We use a variety of digital assets to enhance your learning experience IT facilities are available to you whenever
• Online assessment management – • Accessible content - alternative you need them
digitally submit your work, receive formats provide greater opportunity • Use one of the 4000+ computers on campus
and share feedback for everyone to access their learning or use your own device to access the remote
material in the way they need or want desktop from anywhere in the world
• Lecture recording – allowing you to
it, and can be downloaded directly
interact and discuss during lectures, • Specialist Software - Access software
from module sites
rather than just taking notes used in class in the many IT Labs and open
• Student Portal - your personalised access areas
• Virtual learning platforms – access
portal gives you online access to
course materials, engage with fellow • One Print - print documents and collect
all the support you need whilst you
students, academics and partners, them from any printer on campus
are studying; from your timetable,
set up discussion groups and link into
your assessment deadlines, and • Support 365 - there’s a service desk available
social channels
getting expert advice from 24/7, so you’ll never be without IT support.
• Online reading lists for all modules professional advisors We’re here for you by phone, email, and
– access scholarly resources from the online chat
University library in a way that works Discover more
best for you myportal.northumbria.ac.uk Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/it

Student
Central and
Ask4Help
A student support service that meets
your needs.
Student Central, located at City Campus East and in the
University Library at City Campus and Coach Lane, provides
a focal point for students in the heart of our Campus.
®

“Student Central is the perfect hub for
students to get all the information and
support they need in one place as well
as being a great place to access the
library and to study.”
Emmanuel Kabengele
Northumbria Student Union President
We make it easy for you to contact and Student Central can provide support on:
receive support from the University. • Accommodation • Money and finance
An Ask4Help team is available at every
campus. You can also contact us through • Applying for jobs • Placements
your Student Portal, face to face or by • Assessments • Starting your own business
phone – the service is 24/7 and you can
access specialist advice and support on • Change of student status • Study abroad
a wide range of topics. • Choosing a career • Using the Library
At City Campus the main Student Central • Counselling • Visas and welfare
is located with the University Library in a
purpose designed communal space for • Course information
students. This includes our Student Skills • Disability
Centre, where you can access a wide
variety of group support, presentations • Learning and research skills
and training sessions. Our state of the
art 24/7 Digital Commons is also part
of Student Central.

One of the
best academic
libraries in
the UK
Northumbria University Library is one
of the best academic libraries in the UK,
and has Customer Service Excellence
(CSE) accreditation.
Discover more at
®
northumbria.ac.uk/library

“The library is like my second home.
There are different floors for the type
of study you are doing. I usually go
with my course mates and like to
discuss our ideas, so we work in
the group study area.”
Student
MSc Health Psychology
Our collection includes: Postgraduate researchers benefit from

• Over half a million print books the Research Commons, a unique space
for PGR students and academic staff with
• Nearly 843,000 electronic books
three collaboration spaces, perfect for
available online
workshops, seminars and research
• 110,000 electronic journals meetings, Postgraduate taught students
• Over 300 databases have a dedicated space too, the Masters
Reading Room at City Campus Library.
With over 2,000 study spaces, more than Our popular Northumbria Skills Programme
half of which are equipped with PCs or and online ‘Skills Plus’ cover topics such
MACS, the City Campus Library is open as literature searching and planning,
and staffed 24/7 in term time, while Coach reference management, measuring
Lane Library and the Law Practice Library research performance and managing your
also offer extensive opening hours. research data. You can get advice through
one-to-one appointments and regular
Whether you’re looking for somewhere
drop-in sessions.
quiet and silent to study, or a more social
space to work and collaborate as a group,
you’ll find it.

Your
Student Life
Newcastle is a city that feels like
home, no matter where you’re from.
Are you thinking about coming home to the North East
after an undergraduate degree elsewhere? Are you an
international student who’s made Newcastle your home
over the last few years, and you just don’t want to leave?
Whatever your circumstances, you’ll be welcomed with
open arms.
“Newcastle is the perfect student city!

It has a great city life, night life, cafés, pubs –
a little bit of everything to suit everyone’s needs.”
Whitney Phillips MSc

Computer Science student from Portland, USA

History and culture Out and about
Visit the Quayside to admire its landmark Newcastle is in the heart of North
buildings. Cross the seven bridges that East England. Manchester, Birmingham,
span over the Tyne, and take a stroll around Glasgow, Edinburgh and London are
the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art. all within a few hours by train.
Take in the historical sites around the Newcastle airport is accessible from
city including the Castle Keep, Grey’s the city centre by Metro, and from there
Monument and Grainger Town. You can you can travel to European hotspots
Entertainment even visit one of the Victorian tunnels. such as Amsterdam, Paris and Berlin.
Newcastle is packed with quirky cafés, International destinations include Dubai
Delve into the city’s sporting culture with
lively bars and delicious restaurants. and Cancun. Closer to home is the
visits to Newcastle United’s St James’
Enjoy films, special events and great stunning Northumberland Coast, the
Park or Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club
food and drink at the independent seaside feel of Tynemouth and Whitley
at Kingston Park.
Tyneside Cinema, challenge your Bay, the UNESCO World Heritage Site
course mates to a night of bowling of Durham and many more gems –
or mini golf at Lane 7, and experience Shopping
right on our doorstep.
Newcastle’s eclectic mix of music at Based in the heart of the city – and only
the Utilita Arena, the O2 Academy, five minutes’ walk from campus – is intu
and the Sage Gateshead. Eldon Square shopping centre. With over
150 stores and services there’s everything TOP UNIVERSITY IN
you’ll need as a student. THE NORTH EAST FOR
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Lose yourself in a range of boutiques
and quirky markets, including the indoor The Times and Sunday Times Good
Grainger Market and bustling Sunday University Guide 2019
Quayside Market.

Living in
Newcastle
As you’ve just seen, Newcastle upon
Tyne is an amazing city for student life
and it’s also a very affordable one.
Travelling around the city is cost-efficient, private rents are
relatively low and many retailers offer generous student
discounts. Your budget will go further here than in many
other UK student cities.

“Northumbria was one of the only
universities where my course fees and
accommodation costs could fit within
my £10k postgraduate loan, which
was vitally important to me.”
Callum Stevens
MSc Digital Marketing alumni
Accommodation Travel
Whether you’re looking for a modern Prices are great value and all rooms Newcastle’s city centre is very compact
en-suite room, a budget option, catered include 100MB broadband, utilities and making it easy to explore by foot, and
accommodation or an independent insurance so you won’t be hit with any there are also regular Metros and buses
studio – we have it all. hidden extra costs. Many of our residences servicing the city centre and surrounding
are on, or very close to, the campus areas. Students get a 30% discount on the
Say goodbye to waiting lists. You are in which also reduces travel costs. price of Metro travel across Tyne and Wear,
control and shape your experience from with student travel starting from just
start to finish. Our accommodation We also offer tenancies that suit £25.20 a month. Or if you prefer to use a
application system lets you select the postgraduate course patterns – such bike to get around, our campus has over
exact residence, flat and room you’ll live as single semesters – to give you 800 cycle parking spaces, as well as a
in, so you can choose to share with other greater flexibility. lockable cycle store.
postgraduate students, or select a studio Discover more
if you would like a bit more privacy. northumbria.ac.uk/accommodation

Fees and
Funding
Postgraduate study is an investment
in your future. At Northumbria we offer
a range of support packages to help
ease the financial burden and allow
you to concentrate on your studies.
We are always seeking new ways to help you to fund your
studies, so please check our website regularly for possible
funding sources.
Better still, subscribe to our enquiry service to make

sure you always get the latest news from Northumbria –
register at northumbria.ac.uk/pg

Fees Scholarships Part-time jobs
You’ll find all of our 2020/21 course We will be announcing the details of our Our Careers & Employment service can
fees on our website, and we can tell scholarship schemes, on northumbria. help you to find part-time work while
you with confidence that they’re ac.uk/scholarships throughout the year. you’re here, and we also have frequent
very competitive for both home and Check back for details and updates. job opportunities within the University.
international students. We also offer Previous postgraduate students have
financial incentives throughout the For international students, scholarships worked as event reps and bloggers for
year – keep checking the website or are awarded as a fee discount for full-time our marketing teams, and teaching
register for updates to be the first taught on campus courses. opportunities may be available
to find out the details. for PhD students.
For more information on scholarships
Discover more northumbria.ac.uk/fees (including terms and conditions), please Visit northumbria.ac.uk/careers
visit northumbria.ac.uk/intdiscounts for more information.
To make things even more manageable
for full-time Home/EU students (whose
Additional support
tuition fees are not paid by a sponsor) Government loan
we offer an interest-free flexible payment Our Student Life and Wellbeing service
The UK Government offered a Masters
scheme. For more information including also has a hardship fund which can help if
loan of up to £10,906 to full-time,
terms and conditions see northumbria. you are a UK student who is experiencing
part-time and distance learning Home
ac.uk/moneymatters financial hardship, providing you meet
and EU students starting a full, standalone
certain eligibility criteria. You can also
Masters in September 2019 (2020 loan
speak to one of the University’s Welfare,
Discounts amount yet to be announced at time
Immigration and Funding Advisers.
If you are a graduate of Northumbria of print). For a list of eligible course
types, personal eligibility criteria and Contact us at northumbria.ac.uk/
University (Home/EU and International
more information for 2020/21, including financialsupport
students) – or expect to graduate this
summer – you will automatically receive terms and conditions, please visit
a 20% discount on the annual tuition gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
fees of postgraduate courses. Full
terms and conditions are available at
northumbria.ac.uk/discounts

Always here
to help
At every step of the way, Student Life
and Wellbeing is here to support you.
Before you apply, our specialist advisers are here to explain
your funding options, including information on scholarships,
bursaries and loans. They can also advise you on how to
apply for childcare support.
Discover more at
northumbria.ac.uk/slw

®
If you have a disability, we can explain how While you’re studying, we can advise “Receiving support from Student Life
you can be assessed for disability support on many different issues, such as offering and Wellbeing throughout my time at
near your home, so that the support you practical advice on personal safety, Northumbria has had a very positive
need can be in place as early as possible. budget planning, financial matters and impact on my self-esteem and the way
This support will continue throughout healthcare costs. I approach my studies. I consider it one
your studies, and we can provide you with of the most valuable things I’ve done
tailored advice on any disability or specific We have a free confidential counselling throughout my time at university, and
learning difficulties, such as dyslexia. and mental health support service, for will take it with me through the rest
students with personal, emotional or of my life.”
If you’re an international student, we mental health issues.
Student
offer immigration and visa advice together
There is also spiritual and pastoral Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences
with information on working in the UK.
Those flying into Newcastle airport can support across many faiths and beliefs,
register with our ‘Meet and Greet’ service as well as discussion groups and
who will meet you to help you reach your days out.
accommodation.

Admissions
and Selection
For detailed information on entry
requirements, the selection process
and how to apply please see the
individual course page on our website,
northumbria.ac.uk
This information was correct at the time of publication

(November 2019) but is subject to change. Please visit
our website for the most up-to-date information.

Application procedure International applicants
Application is online via our website Further information for international
at northumbria.ac.uk. applicants, including details on how your
qualifications may compare, can be found
If you are applying for a PGCE course
at northumbria.ac.uk/international/
(including the Early Years) then you
northumbria-and-your-country/
must apply via UCAS Teacher Training
at ucas.com. Applicants to the full-time
Graduate Diploma in Law or the full-time Advice and information
Legal Practice Course should apply If you require any additional information
via the Central Applications Board about any of our courses, or need advice
at lawcabs.ac.uk on entry requirements or the application
process, please contact our Applicant
For some courses there are specific
Services team on (+44) 191 406 0901 or
deadlines by which we must receive
bc.applicantservices@northumbria.ac.uk
your application. Please refer to our
website for further information.
Admissions policy
In addition to academic requirements, Any offer the University may make is
there may be non-academic conditions subject to the terms and conditions
attached to your course, such as a suitable set out in our Admissions Policy and
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Handbook of Student Regulations.
Enhanced Certificate, meeting suitability Please pay particular attention to
requirements for professional bodies the Student Enrolment Conditions in
and Occupational Health clearance. section 2, details of which can be found
at northumbria.ac.uk/admissionspolicies

Contacts
We’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch however suits you best.
Chancellor
Baroness Grey-Thompson DBE
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive

Professor Andrew Wathey
CBE MA DPhil FRHistS FRSA FSA
Academic Registrar
Maggie New, BA, DMS, MSc

Course Enquiries @NUstudents
T: (+44) 191 227 4646
E: ask4help@northumbria.ac.uk NorthumbriaUni
NorthumbriaUni
Accommodation Enquiries
T: (+44) 191 227 4209 @NorthumbriaUni
E: ask4help@northumbria.ac.uk
Applicant Services Team

T: (+44) 191 406 0901
E: bc.applicantservices@northumbria.ac.uk
London Campus
Northumbria University
110 Middlesex Street
London E1 7HT
T: (+44) 207 092 9710

Overseas offices
Thailand P. R. China Malaysia
Also responsible for Indonesia, Northumbria University Also responsible for Brunei, Hong Kong,
Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan Room 1610, Block B, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan
and Vietnam. Winterless Centre and South Korea.
Jia 1, Xi Da Wang Road
Northumbria University Chaoyang District Northumbria University
283/46 Unit 1001-1 Beijing 100026 A-8-3, 8th Floor
10th FIoor, Home Place Building P. R. China Northpoint Building @ Midvalley City
Sukhumvit 55 (Thonglor 13) 1 Jalan Syed Putra Utara
T: (+86) 10 6538 8135 /36 /37 /39
Bangkok 10110 59200 Kuala Lumpur
E: chinaoffice@northumbria.ac.uk
Thailand Malaysia
T: (+66) 2044 6430 T: (+60) 3 2287 8080

E: thaioffice@northumbria.ac.uk F: (+60) 3 2287 8282
E: malaysiaoffice@northumbria.ac.uk

Nigeria Admissions Office India Terms and conditions
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Victoria Island, Nigeria 1606 Spaces, Level 16, Building 9A must be read as subject to change at any
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(Nigeria Country Officer) Gurugram Haryana as imposing upon the institution any
122002, India obligation to provide, or to continue
M: (+234) 8188 157535 to provide, any course or amenity
E: nigeriaoffice@northumbria.ac.uk T: (+91) 124 402 0550 described herein.
E: er.indiaoffice@northumbria.ac.uk
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