Northumbria University
A global, inclusive and modern institution based in the heart of Newcastle, a vibrant, lively and friendly city with a passion for sports.
About the institution
Northumbria University, will let you build the right skills, gain the right experience, and make the right connections.
- Ranked 34th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)
- One of the top 100 young Universities in the World (Times Higher Education Young Universities Rankings 2024)
- 36,000 students from 138 different countries
Courses
- 2nd in the UK for Interior Design, and Film Production and Photography (Guardian University Guide 2024)
- 3rd in the UK for Chemistry (The Times Good University Guide 2024) and Children’s Nursing (Guardian University Guide 2024)
- 6th in the UK for Product Design (Guardian University Guide 2024)
- 8th in the UK for Civil Engineering (Guardian University Guide 2024)
Newcastle
- Number 2 Student City (Student Crowd 2023 League Table)
- 1 in 6 people are students
- Newcastle’s International Airport is only 20 minutes from the campus, and London is only a 3-hour train ride away
Number of Undergraduate Students
Size of Instituition
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selectivity
Campus Style
City Campus
Education Model
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes - Across many of our degrees students have the opportunity to apply for a placement year.
Are there study abroad options?
Yes - Opportunities to study abroad as part of your degree or take part in a Summer Programme.
Cost of Tuition
Funding
IB Grade Requirements
Northumbria uses UCAS Tariff points
UFP Grade Requirements
Northumbria welcomes applications.
Subjects
Subject Name | Degree Area |
|---|---|
Accounting & Finance | Business |
American Studies | Language & Culture |
Architecture | Art & Design |
Art & Design | Art & Design |
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Computing & ICT |
Astronomy/Astrophysics
| Sciences |
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
| Sciences |
Biological Sciences
| Sciences |
Business and Management | Business |
Chemistry
| Sciences |
Civil Engineering | Engineering |
Communication and Media Studies
| English & Media |
Computer Games and Graphics
| Computing & ICT |
Computer Science | Computing & ICT |
Creative Writing | English & Media |
Data Science | Computing & ICT |
Dietetics/Nutrition
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Drama & Theatre
| Performing Arts |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
| Engineering |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Environmental Science
| Sciences |
Film and Media Production | Art & Design |
Food Science | Sciences |
Geography
| Society & Social Sciences |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Law | Society & Social Sciences |
Marketing | Business |
Mathematics | Mathematics |
Mechanical Engineering | Engineering |
Midwifery
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Music | Performing Arts |
Nursing
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Occupational Therapy | Medicine & Healthcare |
Physics
| Sciences |
Physiotherapy
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Sport Science
| Sciences |