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BSc (Hons) International Business Management is built upon specialist business and management education with a deep, international focus, allowing you to explore broad business areas before choosing specialist modules that suit your interests and intended career. From Global Marketing & Communications and International Business Negotiation to International Operations Management and Contemporary Issues in International Business, we have a wealth of core and optional modules to choose from.

Through your studies, you will engage with problem-based learning in experiential-based modules and address challenges from the world of business. Combined, this will allow you to develop your approach and come up with viable solutions in an internationalised setting.

Want to gain crucial, real-world experience that prepares you for professional employment? Between Years 2 and 3, we offer the chance for you to undertake a work placement in the UK or overseas or to study outside the UK with one of our long-standing partner institutions.

BSc (Hons) Computer Science is an exciting and innovative programme designed to give you the theoretical and technical knowledge and skills required to address emerging information and computer systems. From AI, Computing and Data Fundamentals and Mobile & Web App Development to Data Security & Governance and Robotics & Automation, we have a wealth of core and optional modules to choose from.

Throughout your study, you will develop an understanding of how different business functions operate and complement each other on a global scale. You will also use problem-based and experiential learning approaches to focus on real-world challenges that equip you to resolve complex business problems in sustainable, responsible and transformative ways.

Want to gain crucial, real-world experience that prepares you for professional employment? Between Years 2 and 3, we offer the chance for you to undertake a work placement in the UK or overseas or to study outside the UK with one of our long-standing partner institutions.

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science is all about making a difference. This highly current degree examines topics such as ecology and conservation; sustainable development; resources, energy and waste management and pollution control in both developing and developed countries.

You will be able to apply the theory you have learnt in lectures and tutorials in hands-on laboratory sessions, cementing your practical and professional skills. Taking your learning outside the classroom, you will have the opportunity to get your hands dirty on residential field trips, giving you the opportunity to see environmental science in action on a range of site visits.

Want to gain crucial, real-world experience that prepares you for professional employment? Between Years 2 and 3, we offer the chance for you to undertake a work placement in the UK or overseas, or to study outside the UK with one of our long-standing partner institutions.

Want to find out more about the workings of the human mind? Whether you’re looking for a specialist area of psychology or prefer to follow a general route, Northumbria University’s BSc (Hons) in Psychology could be the undergraduate course for you.

You will be able to apply the theory you have learnt in lectures and tutorials in hands-on laboratory sessions, cementing your practical and professional skills. Taking your learning outside the classroom, you will have the opportunity to get your hands dirty on residential field trips, allowing you to see environmental science in action on a range of site visits.

Want to gain crucial, real-world experience that prepares you for professional employment? Between Years 2 and 3, we offer the chance for you to undertake a work placement in the UK or overseas or to study outside the UK with one of our long-standing partner institutions.

Interested in sport and exercise and the science that drives it? Aspire to help elite athletes perform to their highest potential? Want to make your mark by tackling health challenges such as obesity and heart disease? Explore your opportunities with Northumbria University.

With a practical, real-world, multi and inter-disciplinary emphasis on the latest sports science, our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science course explores psychology, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, strength and conditioning and performance analysis to help you give future sports stars the winning edge.

You will learn about health issues from internationally acknowledged experts, giving you the real-world experience to qualify for public health roles beyond graduation.

Want to gain crucial, real-world experience that prepares you for professional employment? Between Years 2 and 3, we offer the chance for you to undertake a work placement in the UK or overseas or to study outside the UK with one of our long-standing partner institutions.

Do you love practical learning and making performance? Are you passionate about theatre, why it’s important, and how it can be useful in the contemporary world?

Our BA Theatre and Performance degree works with your interests to help you become independent, innovative theatre makers. At Northumbria, you will:

Learn through practice and be taught by award-winning, internationally celebrated lecturers in a student-centered teaching environment.
Develop skills and gain experience that prepare you for work in theatre, the creative industries, and beyond.
Work directly with industry professionals and gain real-world experience.
Develop a final year production, working as a small “theatre company” with your peers, positioning you as a future creative leader.

Our degree is practice-led, critically rich and grounded in the North East theatre industry. Our students and graduates work with venues like Live Theatre, Northern Stage, the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, as well as schools, care homes and local authorities. In fact, one of our graduates founded Newcastle’s highly successful Alphabetti Theatre, championing original work from emerging artists.

Find out so much more about what it’s like to study with us and hear from some of our students by Delving Deeper! Follow Northumbria University Theatre and Performance on Instagram or Twitter to see the latest updates from the department.

Located in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the North East of England, Northumbria University is an innovative and comprehensive university that provides students with practical, real-world experiences that best prepare them for the modern workplace.

Our transformative long-term strategy combining a focus on research excellence and social mobility has created space for a new kind of university in the UK, earning us the accolade ‘University of the Year 2022’ in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.

Combining research-rich curriculum and real-world experiences with study pathways that include study abroad and year in industry opportunities, you will be equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to achieve your goals after graduation.

The Students' Union provides a great social scene with award-winning bars, club nights, and gigs, whilst the city itself – regularly voted one of the best student cities in the UK – boasts a thriving arts and cultural scene, with theatres, music venues, galleries, and shopping centres.

Whether you are the first in your family to go to university or are new to the UK, Northumbria will support you every step of the way.

Register your interest with Northumbria here

University Stats

Total Enrolment:
37,785
Undergraduate numbers:
25,199
Male/Female split:
54% Female / 46% Male
Location:
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East England, UK
International student numbers:
11,991
Notable alumni:
Sir Jonathan Paul Ive, Chief Design Officer & Senior VP of Industrial Design; Apple Inc.

Entry Requirements

Northumbria University Entry Requirements:

Please note these are general entry guidelines for students from the United States of America. Actual requirements may vary depending on your chosen course of study and certain courses may have specific or additional entry requirements; full details can be found on our course directory. Decisions for entry will also be based on personal statements, previous study information and not just your final course grading.

Foundation Year Programmes

For entry onto a Foundation Year Programme, you will need a High School Graduate Diploma with a CGPA of 2.4

Undergraduate Study – First Year Entry

We continue to adopt a test-flexible and inclusive approach to all applications. You should aim to submit test scores where possible, but Northumbria University will consider applicants who have been unable to take, or have access to, standardised tests.

Applicants without test scores will be considered for first year entry with a minimum overall High School Diploma CGPA of 3.2/4.0.

Applicants with test scores will be considered for first year entry with a High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 plus one of the following:

• SAT I – Overall score of 1240 including minimum scores in each component: Reading and Writing 630+ and Math 610+ OR
• A minimum ACT score of 26 OR
• Advanced Placement Tests – Grade 3 or above in at least two tests (preferably three tests)

Some courses may require you to have a particular background in the subject you are applying to study. This is known as ‘pre-requisite’ knowledge. If required, you must sufficiently evidence this knowledge via honors or college level classes, all applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Undergraduate Study – Second Year Entry

GPA of 2.8 and at least 60 credits completed – 20 credits would need to be relevant to the subject you are wanting to study at Northumbria.

Undergraduate Study – Third Year Entry

GPA of 2.8 and at least 90 credits completed – 30 credits would need to be relevant to the subject you are wanting to study at Northumbria.

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Quick Facts

Named ‘University of the Year 2022’ (Times Higher Education THE Awards)
Ranked Top 40 in the UK for graduate prospects (The Times Good University Guide, 2023), placing more graduates into skilled jobs in the North East than any other university
Students’ Union voted Top 20 in the UK by students (StudentCrowd Awards, 2023) with over 100 clubs and societies to choose from
Campuses located in the heart of Newcastle and London, with 17 global partner institutions
365 Canadian and US nationals enrolled at undergraduate level since 2021, of which 141 enrolled in 2023