University of Northampton
General Overview:
The University of Northampton is centrally located in the heart of England. Northampton is just one hour on the train from central London and Birmingham and has excellent road and rail links to all parts of the UK and Europe.
The University of Northampton offers you the highest quality of teaching and preparation for employment, combined with excellent value for money. We have more than 1,000 international students from over 100 countries studying with us each year, so you can be sure that you will fit in and feel at home with us. Studying with the University of Northampton will help you create new friendships and contacts. It will help you improve your English and communication skills, and our supportive learning environment will help you to fulfill your potential.
Brand new Campus
Waterside, our new purpose-built campus, was designed to adapt to 21st century teaching. The £330m campus has accommodation for 2,500 students, just a few steps away from teaching, sport and social facilities. This includes a 24-hour library and learning zone. Our full range of integrated learning environments provides you with a personalised learning experience along with excellent opportunities to develop your academic knowledge and life skills.
Employability
All of our undergraduate joint honours programmes, as well as most undergraduate courses and some postgraduate courses, offer the possibility of a one-year paid work placement. Our students have secured transformational placements in world-renowned, market-leading companies, including: Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Ted Baker, Aston Martin, Walt Disney, Microsoft, Rolls Royce, Penguin and many more.
Aside from placements, many of our courses also include volunteering opportunities, study trips, placements, internships and exchanges.
Our subject areas:
From Business to Computing, Science to Art and Design. We have a diverse range of subjects for both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. You can find a full list here https://www.northampton.ac.uk/courses/
Popular undergraduate courses:
Computing– Software Engineering, Web Technology and Security, Web Design, Mobile Application Development.
Art and Design – Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Illustration, Product Design, Photography.
Business – International Business,Business Studies, Management, Digital Business
Postgraduate:
Many of our postgraduate courses include an optional one-year paid work placement so you can experience the working environment of the UK and prepare for jobs when you graduate. Courses with this added extra include: MBA, Project Management, Accounting and Finance,International Special Events Management,International Hotel Management and Computing.
Useful information for International Students:
Fees 2019/20:
| Undergraduate: | Annual fee |
| Foundation (Through University of Northampton International College) | £9,800 |
| BA/BSc | £12,500 |
| Occupational Therapy/ Podiatry | £13,500 |
| Nursing | £15,500 |
| Postgraduate: | Annual fee |
| MA/MSc | £12,750 |
| MBA | £13,750 |
Scholarships:
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a 30% reduction in tuition fees. All full-time Undergraduate and Postgraduate taught courses delivered on campus fall within the scheme and you will be considered for a scholarship on the basis of your academic achievement.
You do not have to apply for this scholarship separately from your initial application and you will be informed of the outcome in your offer letter.
We also offer some Government scholarship schemes. For Full information on all of our schemes please go here: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/bursaries-scholarships-and-awards/international-scholarships/
Entry Requirements:
Option 1: Through Pathways at the University of Northampton:
If you do not meet the entry criteria for direct entry to the University of Northampton, it may be possible to join through our partner college, the University of Northampton International College (UNIC). You will study one or two semesters with them and then join your chosen degree course at the university.
| Course | Entry requirement | English Language requirement |
| Foun-dation |
GCC 50% in Tawjihiyah / Thanawiya or IB – MYP with five grades at level 4 or completion of IB certificate |
IELTS 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in each band) |
| First Year |
GCC 85% in Tawjihiyah / Thanawiya or IB with 24 points |
IELTS 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in each band) |
| Pre-Master’s | Completion of recognised Bacherlor’s degree with GPA 2.0 | IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band) |
Option 2:
UON Entry Requirements: 27 in the IB, or B,C,C at A level.
International Student Support:
- Dedicated International welcome week – giving you a head start to university life before the home students arrive
- Free airport pick-up
- Free welcome packs
- Doctors surgery on campus
- Free English language tutorials
- Friendship International students and hosts – a group dedicated to making international students feel at home
- Accommodation for international students guaranteed in university halls of residence
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