
Northumbria University is a research-rich, business-focused professional university with academic excellence sitting firmly at its core. The university is recognised nationally and internationally for the quality of their students and graduates. According to the latest Higher Education Business and Communities Interaction (HEBCIS) survey 2020/21, turnover for Northumbria graduate start-ups exceeded £95.3 million – placing the University in the Top 5 nationally as well as first regionally1.
Northumbria University is currently Top 25 in the UK for the number of graduates entering professional employment2 and ranked in the Top 25 in the UK for research power, according to the results of the latest Research Excellence Framework3.
Northumbria University offers mainly assignment-based Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree programmes with well-paced schedule for busy adults.
Newcastle Business School
Northumbria University’s Business Degrees are developed by research-engaged academics and highly experienced business practitioners.
Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University is amongst an elite group of institutions worldwide offering Business Degrees with Dual Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is the first institution in Europe to gain double accreditation.
The AACSB accreditation is an internationally recognised, specialised accreditation for Business schools. It assesses standards across the whole school, from taught programmes to research and internal operations. It is also a sign of quality that employers recognise, and graduates from AACSB-accredited schools are known to be career-ready.
1 Based on data from: https://www.hesa.ac.uk/news/07-06-2022/he-business-community-interaction-2021
2 Based on data from: https://www.hesa.ac.uk/data-and-analysis/graduates
3 https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/ref-2021-golden-triangle-looks-set-lose-funding-share
4 https://www.aacsb.edu/accredited/n/northumbria-university
Northumbria University, Newcastle, has been named University of the Year 2022 in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.
The THE Awards are widely recognised as the ‘Oscars of higher education’. This impressive award recognises exceptional performance as well as bold, imaginative and innovative initiatives that have advanced the reputation of a Higher Education Institution reputation during the academic year 2020/21.
Professor Andy Long, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Northumbria University commented: “To be shortlisted for such a prestigious and internationally-recognised award was a remarkable achievement in itself – to go on and win is a true milestone in the University’s history and in the work of my many outstanding colleagues.
“Northumbria University has undergone an extraordinary transition. The dedication of everyone at the University has made this possible, and it is thanks to them that we can now celebrate this phenomenal success.”
Bachelor’s Degree Programmes
- A Direct Honours Bachelor’s Degree programme with dual specialisations
- Complete in 16 to 18 months1
- Direct entry for Polytechnic Diploma Holders1
- Mostly assignment-based
- Industry-relevant modules
- Taught by industry practitioners
- Choose from a wide range of specialised pathways: Business Management, Childhood and Early Years Studies, Guidance and Counselling, Human Resource Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Mass Communication with Public Relations, Nursing, Psychology and Tourism Management
Master of Business Administration
- Complete in 15 months1
- 100% assignment-based Master’s Degree programme catering to working adults
- Networking opportunities with peers
*Subject to meeting University’s entry requirement & approval
University Accreditations, Recognition and Memberships
- Top 50 Best UK Universities (The Guardian University Guide 2023)
- Amongst an elite group of institutions worldwide offering Business Degrees with Dual Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Accreditation (AACSB)
- Member of The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
- Northumbria University Degrees are accredited by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE), an affiliation to the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China
Discipline Accreditations, Recognition and Memberships
Accounting and Finance
Business and Management
- Ranked 50th for Business and Management Studies in the UK (The Complete University Guide – Business and Management Studies Subject League Table 2023)
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business with Marketing Management (Top-up)
- EFMD Programme Accreditation System (EPAS) for 21 Undergraduate programmes, more than any Business school in the UK. EPAS is part of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) accreditation programme – the leading international management development network.
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management (Top-up)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business with Financial Management (Top-up)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business with Human Resource Management (Top-up)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business with International Management (Top-up)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Top-up)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business with Marketing Management (Top-up)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business with Tourism Management (Top-up)
- Member of the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS)
Counselling
Psychology
Mass Communication
Social Work
Accreditations remain subject to accreditation providers. Kaplan Higher Education Academy and Kaplan Higher Education Institute are not responsible for any changes in accreditation requirements or loss of accreditation status not attributable to Kaplan Higher Education Academy or Kaplan Higher Education Institute.
Mok Jia Yin
Mok Jia Yin
Industry: Northumbria University Graduate (2023)
Programme taken: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Top-up)
In order to upgrade myself and advance my career, I decided to further my studies with the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Top-up) programme. Through modules such as Applied Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management and Supply Networks, I was able to gain an in-depth understanding of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
This Degree programme may be completed in 16 months, a comfortable duration which allows me to study at my own pace while working. With this Bachelor’s Degree, I feel more confident at work as I am able to better understand my job scope and the demands to be met. In addition, I was given the opportunity to progress in my career by taking on more responsibilities after attaining my Degree.
I would definitely recommend Northumbria University. In fact, one of my friends is already studying here and she is enjoying it!