Top Courses at Northumbria University
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Choosing the right course is as important as choosing the right university. At Northumbria University, we offer innovative, career-focused degrees designed to prepare you for success in a rapidly changing world. From Business and Computing to Design, Engineering, and AI, our courses combine cutting-edge research, hands-on learning, and real-world experience that employers value.
Business: Leading with Purpose
At Newcastle Business School, we act as a force for good, driving real change and equipping leaders to focus on making a positive impact on people, our planet and prosperity.
Our Business Clinic provides students with the chance to be a business consultant before they graduate, working with real clients on real briefs. Over 2,800 students have worked with over 700 organisations worldwide, delivering more than £3.85m in economic and social value.
As a Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) Champion, our courses are inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals and we hold the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) double accreditation.
Computing and AI: Technology with Purpose
At the School of Computer Science, we are shaping the future of technology – with people at the heart of it. Our courses cover Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and Human-Centred Computing, with a strong focus on responsible computing.
Every undergraduate student gets the opportunity to do a live project with a real-world client, partnering with companies including Ryder Architecture and Accenture Software. You’ll also have opportunities to earn credentials from Microsoft and Cisco.
Design, Arts and Creative Industries: Creativity that Changes Lives
Our subjects play an important role in shaping social and environmental equity. From designing for sustainability to making films and artworks that change our relationships to our planet, our students use creative processes to imagine equitable futures.
You’ll work alongside leading organisations including BALTIC, the British Film Institute, and North East Museums. Our alumni include Oscar-winning filmmakers, internationally celebrated artists, and social entrepreneurs. In addition, Northumbria University is also represented at London Fashion Week, giving students an opportunity to be on display at an international level.
Engineering: Solving Global Challenges
At Northumbria Engineering, we tackle the world’s biggest challenges like climate change, clean energy, and space exploration. From day one, you’ll apply your learning through live industry projects with major companies like Siemens, Nissan, and Northumbrian Water.
New Courses for 2026
Northumbria continually develops courses to meet emerging industry needs, all built on experiential learning and real-world experience. Our new courses include Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons), Nursing Associate FdSc, Football Coaching and Performance BSc (Hons), Electrical and Electronic Engineering MSc, Human-Computer Interaction MSc and Tourism and Visitor Economy MSc.
Scholarships and Support
We offer generous scholarships specifically for international students. In addition, students who pay their deposit before the advertised deadline can receive a £500 Early Payment Discount on their tuition fees.
Enquire now to get to where you want to be with Northumbria University.