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Choosing the right undergraduate university course isn’t easy, but we can help you make the right decision. Studying at Northumbria University will let you build the right skills, gain the right experience, and make the right connections.

We will provide various pathways to get you to your end goal of an undergraduate course. Whether you need additional English language support, fancy taking a year out to travel, or want to work whilst you earn, at Northumbria we'll be with you at every step of the way.

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194 courses found

3D Design BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Our 3D Design course is for hands-on product and furniture designers who are driven by a passion to make their own design concepts.…

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American Studies BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

American Studies is the perfect course if you want to learn more about the history, literature, politics, film, art and popular culture…

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Animation BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Do you want to work in animation, film, motion graphics, computer games or graphic design? This course builds on your interests to…

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Applied Sciences Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year full-time followed by a further 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

If you are fascinated by science, then this course offers a practical introduction to the sciences and will help you decide which degree…

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Architecture BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with study abroad

Our Architecture BA (Hons) course covers the five themes of architectural design. You'll complete two major projects, one rural and…

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Architecture MArch

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 2 years full-time

The MArch is designed to equip you with the skills you need to succeed in your chosen career. Critical thinking, independent learning,…

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Biochemistry BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years full-time with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Biochemistry provides a foundation to our understanding of all cellular life. By combining aspects of biology and chemistry, this course…

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Biology BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

If you want to turn your passion for biology into a career then our Applied Biology course will set you on the right track giving you…

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Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle

Interested in science and want to make a difference? Learn the skills to make an impact on health, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

3 years full-time or 4 years full-time with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad / Sep start

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6 years part-time / Sep start

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Building Surveying BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Our Building Surveying Course allows you to use your technical and legal expertise in projects ranging from multi million pound commercial…

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Business and Management Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year full-time followed by a further 3 years full-time study or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

The Foundation Year prepares you for entry onto a degree programme in a Business School in the top 1% of institutions around the world.

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Business Computing BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Want to know how IT supports business - and develop specialist skills to support business IT systems? Study Business Computing at Northumbria.…

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Chemistry BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years full-time with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Our Chemistry degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, with a strong emphasis on 'hands-on' laboratory work.

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Chemistry MChem

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years full-time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Our Chemistry degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, with a strong emphasis on 'hands-on' laboratory work.

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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years full-time with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

From the delivery of energy systems and iconic structures to water storage and provision, civil engineers create the large-scale infrastructure…

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Civil Engineering MEng (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years full-time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

From the delivery of energy systems and iconic structures to water storage and provision, civil engineers create the large-scale infrastructure…

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Computer Science BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle

Enjoy computer science but don’t want to specialise too soon? Study AI, cyber security, games computing, Big Data and more on our flexible…

3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad / Sep start

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3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad / Sep start

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Criminology BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

This Criminology course is the ideal choice for anyone with a critical and enquiring mind, an interest in the causes of crime and victimisation,…

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Data Science BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Data Science powers the modern world. Prepare yourself for a career in one of computing’s fastest-growing areas. Do it at Northumbria…

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Design Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year full-time followed by a further 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

The Foundation Year in Design provides an opportunity for you to study across a broad range of creative design elements including Communication…

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Drama Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year full-time followed by a further 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Explore a broad range of creative art disciplines and become arts practitioner ready.

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Economics BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Fascinated by what makes the financial world tick? Want to make your mark in business and investment? Our BSc (Hons) Economics course…

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English Literature BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Do you love to read literature that changes how people think and feel? This English Literature course invites you to engage with literature…

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Fashion BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years with placement

The BA (Hons) Fashion course at Northumbria offers you the opportunity to explore craftsmanship, aesthetics and the encapsulation of…

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Fashion Communication BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

BA (Hons) Fashion Communication at Northumbria offers you the opportunity to explore the communication of fashion through images, experiences,…

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Film and Media Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year full-time followed by a further 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Do you have a passion for film and media? Discover the bigger picture with our Foundation Year and take the next step to writing your…

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Fine Art BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Covering the history,theory and practice of the visual arts, Fine Art may be the ideal degree to channel your creative talent and explore…

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Forensic Science BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years full-time with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Our Forensic Science course is taught by former experienced forensic practitioners and will give you the skills needed to apply scientific…

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Games Computing BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Want to work in game development? Play your part in bringing computer games to life. And do it at Northumbria University.

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Geography BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Are you interested in human impact on the world? Want to understand how and why the world is changing? If you would like to take your…

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Geography BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

With this course you will hone your skills in observing, measuring and analysing the impact of pollution, climate change and other…

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Graphic Design BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Our Graphic Design BA (Hons) course specialises in Branding, Typography and Editorial Design or Illustration to prepare you for your…

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History and Politics BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Do you want to learn about the past to gain a better understanding of the present? If you share our passion for the past and fascination…

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History BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

History BA (Hons) at Northumbria University offers a high level of flexibility as well as thorough training in the skills of the professional…

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Humanities Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year full-time followed by a further 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

This foundation year will prepare you for degree level study in a range of disciplines across Humanities whilst emphasising the transferable…

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Interior Design BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

This Interior Design course focuses on designing innovative interiors within new architecture and via the adaptive re-use of existing…

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Law Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | Foundation year followed by a further 3 or 4 years full-time study

The LLB with Foundation year is a new type of integrated foundation course. It is designed for those whose level 3 grades may not be…

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Law LLB (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Our 3-year LLB (Hons) is designed for those looking for a stimulating and engaging law degree. It provides a thorough grounding in…

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Marketing BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 year sandwich

As a marketing professional, you’ll help to shape the decisions behind those all-important purchases – backed by the specialist knowledge…

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Mass Communication BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

BA (Hons) Mass Communication is an innovative media-based degree that allows you to develop specialist knowledge of the concepts, theories,…

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Mathematics BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

A mathematics degree enables graduates to pursue a variety of career paths or advance within academia. For more information, contact…

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Mathematics MMath (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years full-time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

This integrated undergraduate course is underpinned by our research strengths in areas of applied mathematics and in your final year…

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Music BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Music at Northumbria University offers performance modules centred on a generous provision of individual instrumental/vocal tuition,…

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Music Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year full-time followed by a further 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

The Music Foundation Year course will provide you with all the skills and knowledge you’ll need to take the next step into a Music…

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Physical Geography BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Throughout this course you will learn how to map, monitor and understand the physical world by undertaking regular day and residential…

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Physics BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Physics is about understanding the world around us, from the smallest particle to the largest galaxy. Physicists are problem solvers,…

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Physics MPhys (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years full-time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

The Physics MPhys offers motivated, industrious students an integrated Masters award, meaning that you gain a deeper understanding…

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Psychology BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full time or 4 years full time with optional study abroad year

Interested in the study of people and their behaviour? Want to find out more about the workings of the human mind? Whether you’re looking…

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Psychology Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year full-time followed by a further 3 or 4 years full-time

Interested in the workings of the human mind? Gain a developed understanding and knowledge of the fundamental principles of Psychology…

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Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Our Quantity Surveying Course allows you to cost building designs, manage the production of resources and negotiate effectively with…

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Real Estate BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Have you ever thought about buying, selling, managing, or developing property? Then our business-focused degree in Real Estate here…

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Social Science Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year full-time followed by a further 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

This foundation year will prepare you for degree level study in a range of social science subjects, introducing you to research theory…

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Sociology BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Sociology at Northumbria University, Newcastle is a full-time course over 3 years. You will develop a global understanding of society,…

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Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Passionate about developing a career in sports coaching and are eager to inspire young people, adults and communities through sport?…

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Sport Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year full-time followed by a further 3 years full-time study or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

The Sport Foundation Year will provide you with all the skills and knowledge you’ll need to take the next step into a Sport, Exercise…

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Sport Management BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Our Sport Management degree is designed to enable you to appreciate and evaluate sport, as a global business, from an informed and…

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