United Kingdom
Northumbria University
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Northumbria University is a research-intensive university that unlocks your full potential, changing lives internationally with a unique approach that encourages you to ask the big questions.
Northumbria University has once again been recognised as one of the top universities in the United Kingdom after being awarded the title of Modern University of the Year 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide
This accolade is a testament to the University’s outstanding performance in its research quality index and student satisfaction.
This builds on a remarkable record of national recognition for the University in recent years, including being named University of the Year in 2022 by Times Higher Education and receiving both the Research University of the Year and Modern University of the Year titles in the 2024 Daily Mail University Guide.
Professor Andy Long, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Northumbria University said: “Northumbria’s achievements in recent years have been truly remarkable and this award marks another exciting chapter in our success story.”
Stand ready at Northumbria University
Northumbria University's distinctive approach to learning combines research-enriched teaching with real world experience to help graduates be ready for future opportunities.
Programmes at Northumbria University
Discover programmes designed to help you achieve your potential.
Whether you are looking to start your university journey or advancing in your career, Northumbria University sets you on your chosen path with a wide range of Bachelor's Degrees.
- A Direct Honours Degree
- Diploma holders can gain direct entry to Year 2 of the Degree*
- Industry-relevant modules
- Taught by industry practitioners
- The Degree is the same as that awarded to on-campus graduates in Northumbria University, United Kingdom
Business Degrees
- Duration: 16 months
- Pathways:
- Business Management
- Human Resources
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- International Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- Mass Communications with Public Relations - 100% assignment-based curriculum
Non-Business Degrees
- Duration: 18 months
- Pathways:
- Early Childhood
- Guidance and Counselling - 100% assignment-based curriculum
- Pathway:
- Clinical Psychology - Mainly assignment-based curriculum for Clinical Psychology
Discover the transformative journey of a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Northumbria University. Join Dr Sam Choon Yin, Dean for Academic Partnerships at Kaplan Higher Education Academy, and Neo John Ji, Northumbria University Graduate and a business owner, as they delve into the unique advantages of this MBA programme.
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Global Business Management Degree Programmes
The programmes are covered by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation for Newcastle Business School. Specialisations in Human Resources, International Tourism, Hospitality & Events, and Logistics & Supply Chain are also available.
Bachelor of Science Nursing (Top-up) for Registered Nurses
The programme is accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB). It supports the ongoing professional development of Registered Nurses and incorporates SNB guidance and regulations. Students who complete the programme will be equipped with the skills needed to strengthen the current Nursing workforce in Singapore.
Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership and Management
The programme is designed to address global needs within the Healthcare sector for committed personnel wishing to develop existing or new management and leadership competencies and skills.It provides you with an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of theory and application of healthcare management.
Rankings, Accreditations & Memberships
From undergraduate to postgraduate studies, explore the pathway to your individual success through our broad programme offerings.
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*Subject to meeting the University’s admission criteria