👗Northumbria University

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

A Newcastle university whose Fashion and Architecture programmes rank among the UK's best.

About Northumbria

Northumbria's Fashion programme is consistently ranked among the top in the UK, with strong industry placement links, and its Architecture school holds full RIBA accreditation. It's also built a strong reputation for Law, with one of the UK's most active student pro bono law clinics.

Why students choose it

  • Consistently top-ranked UK Fashion programme
  • RIBA-accredited Architecture school
  • Active student-run pro bono law clinic

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Typical entry grades

BBB (A Level)  ·  IB 30

Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

£20,000–£28,000/yr

mid tier for UK — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

city campus, Newcastle upon Tyne

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Northumbria's financial aid office.

Beyond government-level awards, most UK universities offer their own merit-based international scholarships — commonly a partial tuition reduction for strong A-Level/IB/IGCSE results, sometimes auto-considered from your application and sometimes requiring a short separate form.

  • Chevening Scholarships: UK government-funded, fully-funded, for one-year Master's study — highly competitive, open to students from eligible countries with leadership potential.
  • Commonwealth Scholarships: For citizens of Commonwealth countries, mainly postgraduate, funded by the UK government.
  • University international merit scholarships: Widely offered across Russell Group and other universities — typically a tuition-fee reduction for high entry grades, often renewable each year of study.

Chevening and Commonwealth are postgraduate-only. For undergraduate applicants, the university-specific merit scholarships are usually the more relevant route.

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Popular courses

Architecture

⏱️ Typical duration: Often longer than a standard Bachelor's — commonly a 3-year Bachelor's plus a further 2-year Master's for full professional accreditation

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Typical entry: Portfolio

Fashion

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Portfolio / audition

Law

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years for an undergraduate LLB (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia); typically a 3-year postgraduate JD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

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Typical entry: LNAT (some universities)

Computer Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics · TMUA / ESAT (top universities)

Physiotherapy

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Durations are typical for UK — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September
Typical deadline
Late January (equal consideration deadline)
Note
Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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Northumbria FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Northumbria as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into Northumbria?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, Northumbria expects around BBB at A Level or 30 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Northumbria's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Northumbria's own admissions page before applying.

How much does Northumbria cost for international students?

International tuition at Northumbria typically falls in the £20,000–£28,000/yr range (mid tier for UK). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Northumbria's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for Northumbria?

Northumbria follows UK's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due late january (equal consideration deadline). Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry. Always verify the exact date on Northumbria's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for Northumbria?

UK universities, including Northumbria, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is Northumbria known for?

A Newcastle university whose Fashion and Architecture programmes rank among the UK's best. Northumbria's Fashion programme is consistently ranked among the top in the UK, with strong industry placement links, and its Architecture school holds full RIBA accreditation. It's also built a strong reputation for Law, with one of the UK's most active student pro bono law clinics.

Can I apply to Northumbria with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — Northumbria accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free UK University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Northumbria and every other UK university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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