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International Undergraduate Prospectus 2018
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04 Your future 22 Joint Honours
starts here
24 Making your application
Download our free UONprospectus app. 06 Hello Waterside
Designed to give you the latest information first. 25 Which course?
10 Where will you live?
75 Our courses
Easy access to: 14 About town
76 Our graduates mean
Up-to-date course information. 16 More than just the world to us
a good degree
78 Get involved
The latest on Waterside Campus. 17 Supporting you
80 The journey
18 Fees and scholarships to enrolment
Graduate case studies.
20 University of 82 The legal stuff
Northampton
Campus life activities. International
83 Location
College (UNIC)
Your future 95%
starts here.
employability “Based on the evidence
for five years available, the TEF Panel
running* judged that the University
of Northampton delivers
consistently outstanding
teaching, learning and
outcomes for its students.
Our Vice Chancellor’s welcome. It is of the highest quality
found in the UK.”
Welcome to the University of number as one of the first students through Who is Nick Petford?
the doors of Waterside Campus when it opens
Northampton. I am delighted in September 2018.
Professor Nick Petford has been Vice Chancellor
of the University of Northampton since 2010.
that you are considering The University of Northampton has been An internationally renowned geologist, Nick is
joining us. awarded Gold in the Government’s Teaching known for his expertise in magmatic systems
Excellence Framework (TEF), placing us in an elite and volcanology – you may have previously
Here at Northampton, our mission is to group of only 42 higher education institutions in seen him on television, on programmes such as
transform lives and inspire change. We aim the UK to have been given the highest possible The Volcano That Stopped Europe (Channel 4) or
to ensure your time at university is fulfilling, rating. By studying at Northampton, you will be Top Ten Natural Disasters (National Geographic).
satisfying and enjoyable. We have exciting, choosing one of the best teaching universities He has also contributed to numerous news
industry-relevant courses, excellent and in the UK. programmes, including Sky and the BBC.
passionate lecturers, and know that looking for We make your learning meaningful, combining
ways to make a positive difference will change traditional classroom teaching with online
the future. learning and group work. This combination
We have a unique commitment to social of learning is much closer to the ‘real world’
innovation; this means our staff and our of work beyond graduation. Our industry
students work hard to have a positive effect on partnerships and dedication to employability
the world. We believe that everybody has the will help you secure the graduate role you
power to make a positive impact on society, but deserve. In short, we care about your future.
what really matters to us is making sure our In this prospectus you will find information on the
students and graduates have the opportunity to courses that we offer. You can also read about
make their mark in the world too. That’s why we our staff and students and the support we offer
were the first university in the UK to be named during your time with us and beyond.
as a ‘Changemaker Campus.’ I look forward to welcoming you to the
We want to break the mould of what Higher University of Northampton.
Education can be, and that’s why we’ve decided Professor Nick Petford
to build a brand new campus from the ground
Access updated content
Vice Chancellor about us via the UON app
up. Join us and you will be in an exclusive
@nick_petford
04 Your future starts here Your future starts here 05
*HESA Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2010/11-2014/15.
If you study with us in 2018, you will be making
history. You’ll be one of the very first students to call
the UK’s newest university campus ‘home.’ Located
in a prime town centre location on the banks of the
River Nene, Waterside Campus is a £330m project
that will take your breath away...
Opening
September
2018 An exciting,
town centre
environment
for you to
live and
learn.
06 Hello Waterside Hello Waterside 07
The Waterside Campus
will deliver outstanding
opportunities in education,
underpinned by a culture
of entrepreneurship,
purposeful research and
social enterprise.
Professor Nick Petford
Your Waterside Campus minutes’ walk from campus, which will house
A few minutes’ walk from the town centre, the a brand new nightclub, café bar, art shop
campus is located on the banks of the River Nene and volunteer training space. It will also be
in Northampton’s Enterprise Zone, where global the home to the student letting agency and
brands sit alongside a huge number of thriving student recruitment agency.
small businesses. Where learning meets lifestyle
If you choose to live on campus you’ll be living At the centre of the Waterside Campus is the
in our on-site student village – which includes new Learning Commons building – the beating
stunning five-storey flats and four-storey heart of the new University of Northampton.
townhouses with landscaped courtyards. It’s a space to read, research, discuss group
On your doorstep is something really unique. projects or just catch up with friends and enjoy
A Grade II listed railway engine shed on the south a coffee. Waterside blurs divides by bringing
side of the campus has been converted into together resources, staff and spaces that would
the home of the Students’ Union and its sports, traditionally be separate. From the moment you
societies and services. The building is a fusion of walk through the entrance into the immense,
classic and modern design – as well as a great light-filled foyer of the Learning Commons for
place to relax with friends. the first time, you are going to know this isn’t
Ready for your first year at the University your standard university.
of Northampton, the Students’ Union will
open a new town centre venue, just a few
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Waterside via the UON app
08 Hello Waterside Hello Waterside 09
Where will
you live?
On-campus accommodation
A popular choice for first year You will be the first to cross the threshold
of our beautiful new student village just a few
international students, the yards from the academic buildings where you
University of Northampton’s will be learning. You might choose to live in one
Halls of Residence are the of the five-storey flats, or perhaps you prefer
to stay in one of the four-storey townhouses
perfect environment to make with landscaped courtyards. Whatever you
new friends and develop your choose they are fully furnished, and your utilities
are included in your rent so no surprise costs
independence while you study. (although you will have to pay for a TV licence
if you bring a television). Your room will have
It’s never easy to leave home for the first time,
network and WiFi access, providing links to the
so you need to know that when you arrive at
university computer network so you can study
university you won’t need to worry about where
wherever and however you choose.
you will be living. The Halls of Residence at
the Waterside Campus have been specifically While most students will love the convenience
designed with you and your fellow students of living at the Waterside Campus during
in mind. their first year, we also have a range of rooms
available to suit all budgets in our Halls
of Residence based off-campus.
10 Where will you live? Where will you live? 11
Town centre and
private accommodation.
Town centre accommodation
Opened in early 2014, St John’s Halls of Residence is
located in the heart of Northampton and forms a key
part of the town centre regeneration plan. Offering 437
single en-suite bedrooms, seven twin studios and five
single studios, the accommodation is close to shops,
restaurants and supermarkets, with the Waterside
Campus just a short walk away.
For more details of our Halls of Residence, contact our
accommodation team at
accommodation@northampton.ac.uk
or visit
northampton.ac.uk/new-students/accommodation
Private sector accommodation
Many of our students live off-campus in private rented
accommodation. Our Student Lets Team regularly
update a housing list with details of available properties
that meet our high safety standards.
For queries relating to private rented housing,
please contact the Student Lets team based in
the Students’ Union or visit:
northamptonunion.com/advice-support/
housing-advice/finding-a-house
Access the latest content about
accommodation via the UON app
12 Where will you live? Where will you live? 13
About
town.
Northamptonshire has
the perfect combination
of bustling urban life and
peaceful countryside.
The town boasts nationally acclaimed music
venues and theatres located close to campus,
and for film lovers there are multiplex
screenings of the latest blockbusters, or for
those in search of something a bit different,
smaller cinemas showing independent films
from around the world.
The Rose of the Shires
Of course you are going to find a wealth of
restaurants, bars and cafés – your main problem
is going to be choosing your favourite – but to
really take advantage of living in the county
known as ‘The Rose of the Shires’ you should
explore what the rest of Northamptonshire has
to offer. Some of the most beautiful countryside
in England is just a few miles from campus and
waiting to be explored.
Learn more via
the UON app
14 About town About town 15
More than just Supporting
a good degree. you.
Whatever you need while you live and learn with us,
we will be there to help.
Employability and placements TEF Gold – Immigration and Visas Student Services
Throughout your degree, we put extra emphasis Teaching Excellence Framework 2017 All students who are non-EEA nationals and who The Student Help Desk can answer all of your
on the transferable skills that will take you into your The University of Northampton has been will study in the UK for longer than six months everyday questions about life at the University.
chosen career. awarded Gold – the highest possible mark – in the will need to apply for a Tier 4 (General) visa. If you have a disability or an additional need, we
We offer outstanding opportunities for you to Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework You will also need to supply a Confirmation have a team that will help you take control of
take part in work placements and volunteering (TEF). The TEF is a league table where universities, of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) letter, which your learning by discussing any adjustments and
opportunities that develop creative thinking, colleges and private providers are judged on the gives you permission to study in the UK with support arrangements you may require. Also
while working towards solutions for social quality of the education they provide. your university sponsor for the duration of we have counsellors and mental health advisors
problems. Our distinctive mission combining The government looked at official data and your course. Our International Student Support available to provide confidential support if you
an excellent student experience, employability what we provide to our students and found the Services team are on-hand to guide you through are experiencing any difficulties or have a mental
and social impact makes the University of following to be “outstanding”: this process. health condition.
Northampton unique in higher education with
the power to transform your life and realise
■■ Levels of employment or further study
for our graduates
We offer a Meet and Greet Multi-Faith Chaplaincy
one-year work
your true potential. To make your journey to Northampton as easy as For those who wish to take advantage of it,
■■ Assessment and feedback possible, we can meet you at Heathrow Airport the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy team draws from
Whatever your course of study, our lecturers
placement
■■ A personalised student experience and bring you to the University by coach. This a number of faith traditions and works for the
have strong links with industry and will engage service is free on selected dates - further details benefit of all students regardless of their belief,
you beyond the classroom and into professional ■■ Academic support
opportunity for
about how to sign up will be sent with your offer. sexuality or gender. Drop by at any time to talk,
environments, where you will have the ■■ Our approach to involving students in meet with others, pray or simply enjoy some
opportunity to gain practical experience and Welcome Week
all undergraduate
research, scholarship and professional practice quiet time.
make valuable contacts, developing your future – particularly research in the community and Our International Welcome Programme at the
opportunities for employment.
Joint Honours and
sector-leading work on social enterprise. start of your course will help you to settle in
If you study with us you will know that our quickly. Group social activities will give you the
business courses.
teaching and outcomes for students are officially chance to meet fellow students and get to know
the highest quality found in the UK and we offer the area, and you’ll also get useful practical
very high levels of support, putting you first. advice including opening a bank account, finding
The full TEF results and the evidence used a part-time job, getting a National Insurance
in the assessment can be found at hefce.ac.uk number and registering with a doctor.
16 More than just a good degree Supporting you 17
Fees and
Scholarships.
Tuition fees Scholarships and bursaries
Tuition fees cover the cost of your The University of Northampton
academic studies. These differ depending International Scholarship
on the course type and mode of study, but This is a merit-based scholarship that provides
usually include teaching costs, registration and up to 30% reduction in tuition fees that may be
examination fees (some courses may have available to international students. All full-time
additional examination charges). courses taught on campus fall within the scheme
You may be required to complete an and you will be considered for a scholarship on
English language course or foundation level the basis of your academic achievement. You
programme before being able to enrol on an don’t need to apply for this scholarship separately
undergraduate programme. from your initial application and you will be
If you are from an EU country, you may be able informed of the outcome in your offer letter.
to apply for a Tuition fee loan, to cover the cost
EU Undergraduate Scholarship
of your fees (eligibility criteria apply). For more
information visit gov.uk/studentfinance We have 50 scholarships of £1,000 per year,
up to a maximum of three years. These are based
For up-to-date details of all fees, please visit
on both academic merit and household income -
northampton.ac.uk/fees
you must be resident in an EU country in order
to apply (other eligibility criteria apply).
Living costs
We are proud to offer excellent value for money For details and to check the eligibility criteria in
when it comes to your cost of living. Despite full, please visit northampton.ac.uk/scholarships
being only one hour away from London, we are
able to offer accommodation that is significantly
cheaper than many other UK locations -
according to a recent report, our university halls
of residence are the most affordable in the UK.*
Guidelines from UK Visa and Immigration state
that a student living in Northampton should
have at least £1,015 per month** to cover their
living expenses.
*Independent.co.uk, 4 January 2017 Access updated content about
**Correct at the time of going to print.
fees and funding via the UON app
18 Fees and Scholarships Fees and Scholarships 19University of Nikita Silantev.
Undergraduate options:
■■ Accounting and Finance
Foundation Business
■■ Business Computing
Northampton
■■ Business and Entrepreneurship
to Business Studies
■■ Engineering
■■ Fashion*
BA (Hons).
■■ Fashion Marketing
International
■■ Law and International Relations
■■ Leather Technology
■■ Marketing and Advertising
■■ Science and Healthcare
College (UNIC).
Why choose UNIC? Studying my Business
■■ Smaller class sizes
Foundation at UNIC has really
■■ Targeted support
■■ Three intake dates per year helped me to develop skills
■■ New facilities that I know will benefit me
■■ Extra student support services
■■ Full University of
when I start my degree at the
If you are interested in studying at the University Northampton access University. The course is very
of Northampton but haven’t achieved the entry ■■ One offer, one visa
informative, and being at UNIC
requirements, it may be possible to study through For more information, including
our associate college, UNIC.
entry requirements please visit: has helped me to make friends
from all over the world.
northampton.ac.uk/unic
Based on campus, UNIC provides pathway options to a wide range of
Northampton degrees. You will have the option to study your Foundation,
First Year or Pre-Master’s with UNIC and then progress onto your chosen
degree at the University of Northampton.
You will receive one CAS for the entire duration of your studies
with UNIC and the University.
20 University of Northampton International College (UNIC) Employability and placements xx
*Subject to approval.Joint Honours.
Choosing to study for a Joint Honours Degree at the
University of Northampton means you can select a flexible
programme that suits your interests and strengths.
This option opens up a host of possibilities, with F
lexibility Popular Joint Honours
a wide range of opportunities for careers and combinations include:
You can adjust the balance of your programme
further study at your fingertips. Flexibility is at the
depending on the interests and skills you develop ■■ Accounting/Business
heart of our Joint Honours degrees.
during your time with us. ■■ Advertising/International
With a Joint Honours degree you can ensure your
E
mbedded skills Tourism Management
programme has:
You will have all the graduate level skills that ■■ Business/Marketing Management
Breadth employers are looking for. ■■ Education Studies/Social Care
You are not focused on a single specialism, S
tudent support ■■ English/Creative Writing
but are able to study across two disciplines.
Your own personal tutor will work with you as
you learn and progress.
■■ Health Studies/Social Care Joint Honours structure.
■■ Law/Criminology
■■ Psychology/Criminology Year One Optional Placement Year Year Three
Study 60 credits from each of your Students undertaking a Placement Year Depending on your module choices at Years
chosen courses. study two modules to gain 40 extra credits. One and Two, you will complete your Degree
You may select two courses, as long as they appear in different columns: The modules are: in Year Three to gain either a Major/Minor
Year Two or Joint Degree.
A B C D HRM2042 Learning Through Work
There are 120 credits to choose from Option one
■■ Advertising ■■ Education Studies ■■ Business ■■ Accounting in Year Two. HRM2044 Measuring Organisational Success
You will have the support of a tutor and a range of Study 60 credits from each of your two subjects
■■ Creative Writing ■■ English ■■ Drama ■■ Business Option one
blended learning resources to ensure you get the to gain a Joint Honours Degree.
■■ Economics ■■ Law ■■ Education Studies Entrepreneurship
Study 60 credits from each of maximum learning value from your placement. Option two
■■ Popular Music ■■ Marketing ■■ Events Management ■■ Criminology your two subjects.
Study 80 credits from one of your subjects
■■ Psychology Management ■■ Film and Screen ■■ History Option two and 40 credits from the other to gain a Major/
■■ Media Production Studies ■■ Human Geography Study 80 credits from one of your Minor Degree.
and Moving Image ■■ Health Studies ■■ Human Resource subjects and 40 credits from the other. Please note
■■ International ■■ Management Management
Some options vary per course (such as
Development ■■ Multimedia
■■ Sociology Law Joint Honours), please visit:
■■ International Tourism Journalism northampton.ac.uk/courses for further
Management ■■ Social Care information on individual Joint Honours stage
■■ Sport Studies and module options.
22 Joint Honours Joint Honours 23Making your Which
application. course?
Once you have decided to ■■ A personal statement explaining why you would Choosing the right course is Foundation Study Framework
like to study your chosen course and what you
apply to the University of plan to do with your qualification one of the most important Our Foundation Framework courses provide the
best possible preparation for degree level study
Northampton, we advise you ■■ A reference or letter of recommendation decisions you will make, so we for students who are willing to learn and advance,
to make an application for from one of your teachers explaining your are committed to making this but don’t have the standard entry qualifications.
academic potential. Featuring a reduced tuition fee for the first year,
your chosen programme as process as straightforward these courses provide the opportunity for you to
soon as possible. There are three main ways to apply: as possible, with a wide successfully study on the degree pathway of your
1. Online application
range of study options and choice whilst gaining essential study skills. The
In order for us to consider your Applicants for undergraduate courses can apply first year of your chosen degree will be studied
application, you will need to send online via UCAS (the University and Colleges
combinations to choose from. over a two-year period; years three and four are
us the following documentation: Admissions Services) at ucas.com then studied as a standard degree programme.
2. Online via our website
Details of the undergraduate You can see which of our courses offer this
■■ Copies of all your academic qualifications.
If you haven’t yet completed these, please northampton.ac.uk/how-to-apply courses that we offer can be option, by looking out for the Foundation logo on
the course pages.
state this on your application form and 3. Via an approved in-country representative found on pages 26-74.
send us your results once you have them BA/BSc (Honours) Top-Up degree
We work with a number of in-country
■■ Proof of English Language competence. representatives across the world. You can find BA/BSc (Honours) Top-Up degrees are one-year courses, equivalent
For our undergraduate courses we require a list of our approved representatives on our We offer a wide range of undergraduate degrees, to the final year of our BA/BSc undergraduate
applicants to have at least IELTS 6.0 or CAE website, please visit most of which take three years to complete. The programmes. They are designed to enable
grade C or TOEFL iBT 80. Some courses may northampton.ac.uk/directories/agents two most common degree programmes are students to progress from courses such as
have higher English Language requirements. Bachelor of Arts (BA), which includes subjects HND, Foundation, or other suitable or similar
If you have studied in English or an English such as Business, English, History and The Arts; qualifications in other countries, to gain a full
speaking country, you will need to provide and Bachelor of Science (BSc), encompassing honours degree in just one year.
evidence of this, but exemption from an subjects such as Biology and Computer Science.
English test may not be guaranteed
24
50 Making your application Which
Whichcourse
course?
? 25
45Accounting Banking and
Financial Planning
Joshua
Robinson.
and Finance.
BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: N390 F
Accounting
and Finance
This course is accredited by the
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA),
the regulator of the financial services
BSc (Hons).
industry. The accreditation by the FCA
reflects the quality, relevance and
reputation of the degree.
Accountants and finance
specialists have a central role Accounting Joshua graduated from the University of
in all types of organisations (Joint Honours) International Accounting Northampton in 2014 and is now working as a
Financial Accountant for ARYZTA, an international
– public and private sector, BA/BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) specialist food business in Switzerland.
within industry and UCAS code: visit ucas.com UCAS code: N401 F
commerce, both in the Accounting as a joint honours subject This course offers a wide choice of
modules from year two onwards and
UK and abroad. is most commonly taken with Business
or Economics, although many other
combinations are possible.
you will be able to undertake a one-year
work placement between stages two While I was studying
and three of study.
I completed a work
Accounting and Finance
placement at the National
BSc (Hons)
International Accounting Accident Helpline as an
(Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: N420 assistant to the group
UCAS code: N491
We are one of only six universities to
have their courses accredited by AAT This programme has been designed for accountant and this gave
me the relevant industry
1 of 6
(Association of Accounting Technicians). holders of a HND or equivalent (Edexcel,
This means that once you graduate ABE, NCC), a Foundation Degree
you will be able to apply for AAT
membership, providing you with a
in a related field, or a professional
qualification up to level 5 such as AIA,
experience I needed. The
professional qualification to enhance IFA, ACCA, or CIMA, to upgrade to the University of Northampton
is a great place to enhance
your employability. full degree.
universities to
have their courses
accredited by AAT. yourself and begin a
great career.
26 Accounting and Finance Accounting and Finance 27Advertising. Advertising
(Joint Honours)
BA/BSc (Hons)
Art.
UCAS code: visit ucas.com
Advertising as a joint honours subject is
most commonly taken with Marketing
or Multimedia Journalism although
many other combinations are possible.
We are building a student There are numerous opportunities for work
Advertising & Picture yourself completing
experience within the advertising sector,
community and encouraging many through our in-house agency, Raptor. Digital Marketing your degree and showcasing Fine Art
cross-year collaboration The advertising and digital marketing industries BA (Hons) your work in a public BA (Hons)
using social media – see our provide a wide range of exciting employment
UCAS code: N564 F
exhibition. Each year, our UCAS code: W100 F
opportunities for graduates.
advertising students talking Experiences are at the heart of this Arts finalists realise this
Read about Graduate Client Manager for
about their work on Twitter Nielsen (Global Consumer and Media Insights), degree programme. As well as the dream by exhibiting in our
#AdStudents Harriet Selina Brown’s story of her time regular guest speakers and industry
annual Degree Show. Fine Art Painting
visits you would expect, we work
studying Advertising & Digital Marketing
at the University of Northampton: on real projects with real marketing To get to this point, you will spend your first
and Drawing
northampton.ac.uk/about-us/alumni budgets, operating as an extension of a year being introduced to the fundamentals BA (Hons)
/our-graduates/harriet-selina-brown/ marketing department even in the first of Fine Arts – exploring varied concepts from UCAS code: W120 F
year. You will have the opportunity to Photography through to Sculpting. In your
join the wider study trip to New York, second year we will support you to establish
giving you the chance to network and go your own studio practice and engage in
behind-the-scenes with advertising and These specialist courses enable you
collaborative projects. In your final year you to study and explore contemporary
marketing professionals at a range will refine and develop your personal visual
of different businesses. approaches to fine art and painting
language and undertake a major project. and drawing in a lively and intellectually
challenging atmosphere.
Ranked
top 10
in the UK
for Art.*
28 Advertising Art 29
*The Guardian University Guide 2017Business and
Enterprise Club
You can engage with our very own
Enterprise Club on campus, which helps
people start, manage and grow their
Management.
own business every year and offers free
membership for students.
If you have an idea and the motivation
to succeed, The Enterprise Club can set
you on the path to success - visit
northampton.ac.uk/enterpriseclub
Business Business and Business Business Studies Getting a degree
(Joint Honours) Management (Top-Up) Entrepreneurship BA (Hons)
BA/BSc (Hons) BA (Hons) (Top-Up) UCAS code: N100 F
helped give me
UCAS code: visit ucas.com UCAS code: N250 BA (Hons) Modules within this course are the confidence to
Two modules within this course
are accredited by the Chartered
This programme allows you to top up a UCAS code: N102
accredited by the Chartered
Management Institute (CMI), which
approach investors
HND, or equivalent, to a full degree in
Management Institute (CMI), enabling just one year, when studied full-time.
This programme has been designed
for holders of a HND (or similar UK or
means on successful completion of
your degree you can receive a CMI
with my ideas and
you to receive a CMI Level 5 Professional
Qualification in Management and
Distance-learning is available, over a
period of 12 months or 24 months, for
international qualifications) in a related
field to upgrade to the full degree. On
Level 5 Professional Qualification in in turn start my
Management and Leadership. As you
Leadership on successful completion
of your degree.
which an attractive fee level is offered. completion, you will be well placed to: study you will also become an affiliate own business.
■■ work for yourself – having developed member of CMI, giving you access to a
As you study you will also become
interests and skills throughout range of knowledge and support services Oliver Pugh, Founder EarlyBird Snacks
an affiliate member of CMI, giving
you access to a range of knowledge
Business your degree from CMI to enhance your learning and
and support services from CMI to Entrepreneurship ■■ work in SME’s – specialising in aspects boost your employability prospects.
of small business Our Business Studies course provides
enhance your learning and boost your BA (Hons) you with the opportunity to develop
employability prospects. Recent studies ■■ work in large organisations –
have found that 75% of employers UCAS code: NN13 F
recognising the need for SME specialist business expertise, while
believe that graduates should pursue Innovation is central to this degree, specialisms and gaining experience. helping you learn key transferable skills,
professional qualifications such as CMI which explores key learning in all of which will make you stand out
as evidence of practical skills, so studying business start-ups, business growth when it comes to securing your dream
with us will give you a head start. and development, entrepreneurial job upon graduation. The course covers
skills, managing opportunities and a variety of subject areas to ensure that
entrepreneurial marketing and strategy. you have the skills to gain employment in
There is also the option to complete a a number of sectors.
year’s work placement to prepare you
for your future career.
30
xx Business
Accounting
Advertising
andand
Management
Finance Business and Management 31International Business International Business You will be able to: Management
BA (Hons) Communications ■■ Develop your studies in Business English
or English as a Second Language
BA (Hons)
UCAS code: N121 F (Top-Up) ■■ Improve your business and
UCAS code: N200 F
On this course, you will benefit BA (Hons) general English This practically focused course is
from several foreign trips with our designed to balance your intellectual
UCAS code: N120 ■■ Enhance your communication skills
experienced teaching team, who are skills and the vocational needs of
themselves from a variety of cultures With the rise of globalisation, business ■■ Develop your understanding of cross employers. As part of your degree, you
and have many years of international operates across borders and continents, cultural and global management. are given the opportunity to work in a
experience living and working abroad. with English as the common language of social enterprise – either an enterprise
This opportunity will provide you with a commerce. This course will help you to you set up with our support, or an
greater understanding of the subject by gain the skills and knowledge you need to existing enterprise. We also offer an
having the chance to apply your learning understand and work in this field. optional work placement year that gives
to real-life experiences whilst travelling you the opportunity to put your skills to
abroad. There is also the option to practice and gain valuable experience
complete a year’s work placement to and contacts for your future career.
prepare you for your future career.
The Faculty of Business and Law will pay
This is a fantastic course for students
for flights and accommodation (bed and who don’t have a business background
breakfast) for the two main trips. You
will need to pay for your own in-country but are willing to pick up a new area of
expenses, with a recommended budget
of £20-25 per day in Europe and £10-15 knowledge.
in Asia to cover lunch and evening meal
as well as the costs of local activities and Gao Qianwen, International Business Communications (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
ground transportation. The first 5-day
trip to Belgium and Germany is at your
expense and will cost around £270 each
plus personal spending for five days.
This is a really good course which
Again £20-25/day is recommended. encourages and motivates you to develop
critical thinking in business. What I
like most is that lecturers can define
complicated business concepts in simple
and clear ways.
Wang Qiuishui, International Business Communications (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
xx Business
32 Accounting
and
and
Management
Finance Business and Management 33Computing. Computing (Computer
Systems Engineering)
BEng (Hons)/MEng
UCAS code: I200
Computing
(Graphics and
Studying Computing at the Visualisation)
University of Northampton Business Computing BSc (Hons)
gives you the opportunity to (Systems) UCAS code: G450
specialise in one of the seven BSc (Hons)
Computing or two Business UCAS code: G503
Computing pathways we offer. Computing
(Web Technology
You’ll start off by studying the fundamentals
of Computer Science, giving you flexibility and
Business Computing and Security
choice when it comes to specialising. In your (Web Design) BSc (Hons)
second and final years you’ll concentrate on BSc (Hons) UCAS code: G451
your area of interest.
UCAS code: IN21
Computing
Computing (Mobile Computing)
BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: G400 F UCAS code: G420
Computing (Computer Computing
Networks Engineering) (Software Engineering)
BEng (Hons)/MEng BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: I120 UCAS code: G600
34 Computing Computing 35John Marsh. Societies/clubs
Chartered Institute for IT
Computing
As a computing student, you will have the
opportunity to join the Chartered Institute for IT
Northampton branch. There are regular events
HND and BSc (Hons).
where you can learn about the latest innovations
in computing, such as social robotics. You
can also expand your network and meet IT
professionals in the types of role you may want
John studied the two year Computing HND on the Networks to pursue once you’ve finished your studies.
Engineering pathway, before ‘topping up’ his qualification and
joining the third year of the Computing degree.
University of Northampton
Computing Society
Since graduating, John has worked mainly in the automotive
and aerospace industries, on exciting projects for companies The Computing society aims to unite students
including Jaguar Land Rover, Bombardier Transportation and with an interest in computers and other
AgustaWestland Helicopters. John is currently working with technologies. Activities have included coding
Airbus to help develop and upgrade one of its software challenges, gaming and events to improve
solutions to best manage the quality of new aircraft sections. graduate employability.
Five things you can enjoy as a
computing student:
1. 24/7 access to a specialist laboratory
2. Opportunity to gain highly relevant
vocational skills – e.g. Prince2, O-O
programming, CISCO
I truly enjoyed my time as 3. Access to specialist facilities
4. Personal development through our
a student; the lecturers were student support initiative (second year
fantastic, all of the course
students support first year students)
5. The flexibility to change to a different
material was relevant and the specialism during your first year.
broad first year subjects helped
me make the choice about what
I wanted to do in the future. I can
honestly say the skills I learnt at
Northampton gave me an edge
over other graduates.
36 Computing Computing 37Criminal Justice Design.
Studies.
If you are interested in entering the police force, preparing for Our two and three- Students shortlisted for
Student Design Award
a non-operational role or even considering positions in the Architectural Technology dimensional Design
Three students have had the opportunity to
military, security services or the private sector, then one of BSc (Hons) programmes are focused on design a new front cover for two well-known
our Criminal Justice Studies courses may be the course for you. UCAS code: K210 F helping you to develop the books, which has led to them being shortlisted
skills you’ll need to succeed for the Penguin Random House Student
Design Award.
in the industry.
Graphic Communication Elliot Lee, Matthew Barnard and Carly Ayre are
all in the final year of the BA (Hons) Graphic
Criminology Policing BA (Hons) You’ll be working on the types of briefs you’re
Communication course and were tasked with
likely to encounter during your career from
BA (Hons) BA (Hons) UCAS code: W210 F your very first year. Our students have been
creating their own version of a modern book
cover for either ‘In Cold Blood’ by Truman
UCAS code: M930 UCAS code: N478 shortlisted for prestigious awards from the
Capote or ‘The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole
Royal Society of Arts, Penguin Random House,
Our Policing course is taught by serving aged 13¾’ by Sue Townsend.
and retired police officers and other Illustration Design and Art Directions and others.
The winners in each of the three categories will
Criminal and industry professionals and will give you
an insight into legislation, conducting
BA (Hons) CIAT receive a work placement within the Penguin
Corporate Investigation investigations and the criminal justice UCAS code: W220 F Our Architectural Technology programme Random House UK design studios, as well as a
£1,000 cash prize.
is accredited by the Chartered Institute of
BA (Hons) system in the United Kingdom. You will
Architectural Technologists (CIAT). Studying
have the chance to apply what you learn
UCAS code: L438 F this course with us means you will benefit
in real-life scenarios in our purpose-
built facilities through working with
Interior Design from student membership with this
colleagues from across the University. BA (Hons) professional industry body and are able
to apply as a Chartered Architectural
This collaborative working enables you UCAS code: W250 F Technologist upon graduation.
to gain a highly effective and complete
qualification that is valued and
recognised by all the forces across
the East Midlands and beyond. Product Design
BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: W240 F
38 Criminal Justice Studies Criminal Justice Studies xx Design 39Economics.
Economics Studying at the University
BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: L101 F
of Northampton has allowed
This course will enable you to develop me to reach my full potential.
excellent problem solving skills that will
allow you to solve real world challenges. The lecturers have diligently
You will be introduced to real world issues
currently faced by individuals, companies
encouraged me to excel in my
and governments and their possible capabilities, whilst actively
cultivating any flaws.
solution from the different perspectives
of the major economic thinkers of the last
It’s amazing to be two centuries.
Tania Bhutta, Economics BSc (Hons)
shortlisted for this year’s
BSc Economics is intended for those
who are considering practicing as an
Penguin Random House Economist in the future, in careers such
as economic research, econometrics
Student Design Award, and forecasting, as well as management
finance and accountancy. There is also
Benefit from the latest
worldwide curriculum
especially as my design the option to complete a year’s work
placement to prepare you for your future
By enrolling on our Economics course, you
was picked out from career. The course provides an excellent
will benefit from being at the first modern
university in England to introduce an open-
so many entries from
basis for pursuing the study of economics access, interactive ebook-based course, with
at postgraduate level. a more relevant curriculum. Financed by the
other universities. Institute for Economic Thinking, this enables
you to access study materials at any time and
Matthew Barnard, final year on any device to prepare for classes.
Graphic Communications BA (Hons) student
xx Design
40 Economics 41Educational Education Studies
BA (Hons)
Studies.
UCAS code: X300 F
You will have the opportunity to
research educational settings, join in
activities in schools and attend visits
to other educational settings and
institutions such as prisons. At the end
of the first year you will be offered an
opportunity to go on a study trip to one
of our partner universities in Europe.
Courses from our Educational Studies portfolio offer
a wide range of pathways into working with children
and young people from birth to age 25. Learning and Teaching
(Top-Up)
BA (Hons)
UCAS code: X3TU
Childhood and Youth Early Childhood Studies If you work in an educational support
BA (Hons) BA (Hons) role you will be able to build upon your
UCAS code: L590 F UCAS code: X310 F existing knowledge and experience
to explore the wider issues related to
You will explore a diverse range teaching and learning.
of professional roles alongside Early Childhood Studies
your academic study through work (Top-Up)
placements and there’s also an
opportunity to visit a European country. BA (Hons) Special Educational
UCAS code: X312 Needs and Inclusion
Gain a broad understanding of the
professional issues that underpin
BA (Hons)
the care and education of young UCAS code: X360 F
children and babies from birth to the You will explore a range of issues and
age of eight. You will spend time on perspectives in relation to learning,
placements and have the opportunity to learning for those with SEN, social and
visit or study in a European country. cultural dimensions of difference and
diversity, and professional roles. There
are opportunities to go on international
visits and exchanges to study SEN and
Inclusion in other contexts.
42 Educational Studies Educational Studies 43Engineering. We are delighted with the IMechE
accreditation, which recognises the exceptional
IMechE
Our Engineering programme
has been accredited by the
courses we offer here at the University of
Institution of Mechanical
Northampton. It will give our Engineering Engineers (IMechE), a global
students an advantage in the jobs market, professional membership body.
and opens up a route to employment with The accreditation reflects our
high quality courses, upholding
some of the very best companies, which the standards your future
favour recruiting graduates from employers will expect.
IMechE-accredited degrees. You’ll have access to a range of extra resources
through IMechE, including careers advice,
Jon Adams, Head of Engineering events and access to the largest engineering
library in the world.
Once you’ve graduated, you will either be
a Chartered Engineer (MEng), or you can
upgrade your membership once you’re in an
engineering role. This will add to your CV by
demonstrating your high level of knowledge,
Electrical and Electronic skills and experience. It will also enable you
Engineering to attend a range of events to increase your
BEng (Hons)/MEng knowledge and expand your network.
UCAS code: H600
Electromechanical
Engineering Engineering (Top-Up)
BEng (Hons)/MEng BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: H101 UCAS code: H10A
Engineering Mechanical Engineering
BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)/MEng
UCAS code: H100 F UCAS code: H308
44 Engineering Engineering 45Sam Barnett.
Engineering
BSc (Hons).
Motorsport-mad Sam’s dreams came true when he joined
Formula 1 power unit manufacturer Mercedes AMG High
Performance Powertrains (HPP) as an apprentice aged 16.
Now responsible for programme setting and manufacturing
powertrain components at HPP’s Northamptonshire base,
Sam wanted to progress his career by studying Engineering
at Northampton on day release – and graduated with a first
class honours degree in 2015.
Having a first class
engineering degree and
years of manufacturing
Northants Engineering Training
Partnership (NETP)
Formed in 1989, NETP experience, I can steer
The NETP is a partnership of engineering
partnership companies my career path and
have provided over
500
companies working with The University of
Northampton. The partnership exists to move towards a more
create a pool of industry ready engineers
of the highest calibre.
engineering based
The employment rate amongst graduates role at Mercedes, who
employ the very best
who have taken part in the scheme
is in excess of 90%.
paid placements. people in the world.
46 Engineering Engineering 47English and Events and
Creative Gain a comprehensive and
thorough understanding of
Hospitality
Writing. Management.
English Literature or develop
your own distinctive voice
as a writer. Events Management
(Top-Up)
BA (Hons)
UCAS code: N821
English
BA (Hons) The sector includes conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade This programme has been designed
for holders of a HND (or similar UK or
UCAS code: Q300 fairs, incentive travel, corporate hospitality, outdoor events, international qualifications) in a related
Our English degree will give you a festivals, cultural events, music events and sporting events. field to upgrade to the full degree.
All of our courses include regular guest speakers from within
Studying English at the University
thorough understanding of English
literature from Early English to present
the events industry.
of Northampton not only gave me a day. With a wide choice of optional
modules ranging from Sex, Sexuality
International Hospitality
degree, but it completely changed my and Twentieth-Century Fiction to Management (Top-Up)
Victorian Fantasy and Gothic Writing, BA (Hons)
mind-set towards education and gave you’ll be able to develop your own
research interests.
My course allowed Events Management UCAS code: N862
my passion for learning a new lease me to do internships BA (Hons) This course aims to provide you with a
of life. I am now at a stage where I am and volunteering work
high-quality knowledge of contemporary
UCAS code: N820 F International Hospitality Management
Creative Writing
finishing off my Master’s degree, and BA (Hons) for music events such There are numerous opportunities
throughout the course for you to
that will build upon your prior learning
and experience. The course is designed
am looking to continue onto a PhD – I am UCAS code: W800 as Northampton Music engage in work placements, project
work and to network with successful
to enhance your intellectual and
transferable skills, particularly with
in no doubt that this is because of the You will explore ways of working on
creative pieces and develop your writing
Festival and Oxjam, as events businesses. Our links with
industry provide you with opportunities
regard to hospitality industry knowledge
and practices. You will have the
support and passion imparted to me by through workshops, seminars and one well as a placement to gain valuable work experience opportunity to develop your competence
to one tutorials. In your final year, you
the University of Northampton. year in industry.
alongside your studies, as does the in research, presentation, analysis and
are guaranteed to have your best pieces option to complete a year’s work appraisal competencies, as well as giving
showcased in our registered volume of placement to prepare you for your you industry practice and valuable
Zoe Pape, English BA (Hons) student work. Dan Gardner, Events Management BA (Hons) future career. contacts within the world of industry.
48 English and Creative Writing Events and Hospitality 49Fashion. Ngoni
Chikwenengere.
Fashion
Fashion
BA (Hons) BA (Hons).
UCAS code: W230 F
Less than a year after graduating from the University of
If you enrol on one of our Northampton, Ngoni launched her own brand new fashion
Named one of Fashion
Fashion programmes, you will the top
label. ‘We are Kin’ is a collaborative effort led by Ngoni, which
100
develop all of the design skills (Leather for Fashion) will involve people she knows and admires in the industry,
such as bloggers, print designers, graphic designers, artists
and technical knowledge you BA (Hons) and anyone else she feels a ‘kinship’ with.
need to be successful in the UCAS code: W234
fashion industry. fashion schools
With our strong industry links, guest speakers, in the world.* Footwear and My time at the University
of Northampton has given
live projects, work experience and internships,
you will have access to everything you need
Accessories
BA (Hons)
to develop a major collection at a professional
catwalk standard in your final year. You will UCAS code: W232 F
me great grounding for my
also develop entrepreneurial skills to help you
find your way through the creative industries.
fashion career. I was taught
how to apply myself, generate
Fashion Promotion
Did you know:
and Communication
ideas and stick to deadlines,
as well as experiencing first-
The University of Northampton has proved its
passion for fashion by being named one of the BA (Hons)
top 100 fashion schools in the world, joining
the likes of London College of Fashion and the
UCAS code: N560 hand what it was like to work
Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.*
in the industry, due to the
Fashion opportunities we had to take
(Textiles for Fashion) part in design competitions and
BA (Hons)
UCAS code: W231 F work placements.
50 Fashion Fashion 51
*WardrobeTrendsFashion, 2016.Games. Geography.
We have two distinct You can choose to study
programmes here at the Computer Games Geography Geography, or specialise
University: Computer Games Development BSc (Hons) in either Human or
Development and Games Art. BSc (Hons) UCAS code: F800 F Physical Geography.
If you enjoy developing computer games from
UCAS code: II67 Our Geography (Human Geography) pathway
scratch, enhancing the user interface or have explores a range of topics, but specialises
an interest in the expanding and exciting Geography in human geography. This flexibility allows
industry of computer games development, the Games Art (Human Geography) you to study the influence of humans on
Computer Games Development course is the the environment.
one for you. BA (Hons) BSc (Hons)
Our Geography (Physical Geography) pathway
UCAS code: I630 UCAS code: L700 provides you with the opportunity to explore
the full range of this dynamic discipline.
Informed by research and a contemporary
Our Games Art course is an introduction to the
Geography approach, our enthusiastic, experienced
academic staff will support you through
creative aspects of the gaming industry, giving (Physical Geography) your learning.
you experience of the key points in the creative BSc (Hons)
process, from storyboarding to character and
environment design. You will focus on the visual UCAS code: F640
side of the industry, but you will be exposed to
the whole lifecycle of game production from the
initial ideas process to final release stage. Human Geography
You will work with programmers from the
BSc Computer Games Development course so
(Joint Honours)
that you understand games development for BA/BSc (Hons)
specific markets in 2D and 3D formats. UCAS code: visit ucas.com
52 Games Geography 53Healthcare
and Nursing.
European Nursing Module (ENM)
Royal Geographical Society The Faculty of Health and
The University of Northampton is one of only
Our single honours Geography programmes Society offers more than Adult Nursing four universities in the country to belong to the
have been accredited by the Royal
Geographical Society (with IBG). Accredited just a learning environment BSc (Hons) European Nursing Module (ENM). This offers
degree programmes contain a solid academic for students – the team is UCAS code: B700 the possibility of a two-week placement in one
of around 24 different European countries,
foundation in geographical knowledge and
skills, and prepare graduates to address the
focused on improving the where you can experience a different health
needs of the world beyond higher education. health and wellbeing of people system, culture and life experience. Costs are
The accreditation criteria require evidence that living and working across Child Nursing not included in course fees, however these
graduates from accredited programmes meet
Northamptonshire. BSc (Hons) are kept to a minimum. From September 2018
we will be offering a new curriculum based on
defined sets of learning outcomes, including
subject knowledge, technical ability and UCAS code: B702 the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC)
With services such as the Podiatry Clinic proposed standards for education 2017.
transferable skills.
and Healthwatch Northamptonshire, the This curriculum will offer placement learning
International field trip Faculty forms a positive and integral part
of the local community. The team works
Learning Disability opportunities throughout Northamptonshire
and beyond.
Each year our students are given the
opportunity to travel abroad to complete closely with outside organisations, including Nursing
international fieldwork. In recent years the trip local government, healthcare providers and BSc (Hons)
has been to South West USA where students charities, for the benefit of students, staff,
patients and service users. UCAS code: B703
have had the opportunity to study at landmarks
such as the Grand Canyon (costs of the fieldtrip
are not included within course fees).
Mental Health Nursing
BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: B710
54 Geography Healthcare and Nursing 55Deborah Main. Health and Social Care Occupational Therapy Podiatry
BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)
Child Nursing
(Top-Up)
BSc (Hons) UCAS code: B930 UCAS code: B985
BSc (Hons).
UCAS code: L512 This course prepares you to work as Our Podiatry programme produces
a registered occupational therapist in graduates who are fit for professional
This top-up degree focuses on the context
the UK and overseas. You will have an podiatry practice within a diverse range
within which health and social problems
opportunity to engage in professional of employment opportunities including
arise and includes an in-depth examination
practice within a variety of health and NHS and private sectors within the
of social care policy and contemporary
Like all Nursing students at the social care settings across public, private, UK and overseas markets. You will
health issues. The course provides you
University, Deborah combines voluntary and independent sectors. The complete in excess of 1,000 hours of
with the key skills needed for working
theoretical studies with work range of placements in traditional and hands-on placement at the dedicated
within the health and social care sector.
placements, and has enjoyed two non-traditional settings enables you University Podiatry Clinic, which is
spells at Northampton General to develop and advance your skills in furnished with the latest technology
Hospital, as well as providing assessment and intervention with clients. and assessment equipment including
healthcare in the community. Health Studies diagnostic ultrasound, dermatoscopy,
fluoroscopy, and our latest investment -
(Joint Honours) an advanced vascular assessment unit.
BA/BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
Our undergraduate programme
UCAS code: visit ucas.com BSc (Hons) uniquely includes a sports and
UCAS code: B950 paediatrics module and our thriving and
Meeting up with my
This Joint Honours course enables you
to develop the skills necessary to work successful clinic is built on a financial
If you’d like to graduate into the
model which gives you continuous
fellow student nurses in both the public and private sectors.
Graduates develop excellent
profession of Paramedic Practice and
register with the Health and Care
insight into the components necessary
back at University really communication and analytical skills
and have secured a wide range of jobs
Professions Council (HCPC), this is the
course for you. During your studies, you
to develop a successful private practice.
helps, as we all share or gone into further study. During all
three years of the course you will
will have an opportunity to complete
stories about what
practice-based placements, as well as
Lecturing staff are
undertake facilitated and independent blended academic study. Placements
we’ve experienced. The
Changemaker Plus Challenge may include ambulance service work
opportunities, specifically aimed at areas such as emergency ambulances
approachable and fair -
teaching staff are also enhancing your employability. and response cars, and specialist areas
such as paramedic practitioners. Other
they are supportive and
fantastic, they offer us areas for you to gain experience include
theatre departments/anaesthetics, A&E, really want you to
so much encouragement maternity, minor injury/minor illness,
succeed. This has been
and support.
coronary care and paediatrics.
instrumental to me
completing my studies.
Lauren Deeming, Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
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