Foundation Courses
Foundation programmes are designed for talented applicants who are not eligible for direct entry to an undergraduate pathway programme. A international foundation programme enables you to gain the subject-specific knowledge and skills required to embark onto degree-level studies. From your first day, you’ll be recognised as a full member of the student community with access to library, IT and sport facilities.
Undergraduate Pathway in Business and Management
16-24 months
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Key facts
Applicants should have the following:
Academic requirements
- Minimum of a 2:2 (second class) honours degree from a UK university or equivalent
If you don’t meet the academic requirements
Applicants who do not have such an academic qualification but do have substantial experience of working in a business organisation and/or possess a relevant professional qualification will also be considered.
If you’re unsure if you meet the entry criteria, please contact us and our team will be able to advise you.
Alternatively, you may be eligible to join one of our Pre-Masters programmes. These are specifically designed for students who do not yet meet the entry requirements for our postgraduate degrees and would like to bridge this gap in their qualifications. Upon successful completion of one of our Pre-Masters programmes you will be eligible to join one of our Masters programmes.
English language requirements
Students require IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent.
If you have IELTS 5.5 – 6.0, then you may be able to join our Pre-Sessional English before beginning this programme.
Tuition fee 2018/19
- UK/EU students: £10,995
- International students: £17,500
Jan, May, Sep
Undergraduate Pathway in Economics and Finance
1 year
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Key facts
Applicants should have the following:
Academic requirements
- A first degree, equivalent to a 2.2 honours classification
- Applicants who do not have such an academic qualification but do have substantial experience of working in a business organisation and/or possess a relevant professional qualification will also be considered
If you don’t meet the academic requirements
Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements but who do have substantial experience of working in a business organisation and/or possess a relevant professional qualification will also be considered. If you are unsure if you meet the entry criteria, please contact us and our team will be able to advise you.
Alternatively, you may also be eligible for our Pre-Masters courses. These are programmes designed specifically for students who are looking to progress on to a Masters degree.
English language requirements
Students require IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent.
If you have IELTS 5.5 – 6.0, you may be eligible to join our Pre-Sessional English before starting this programme.
Tuition fee 2018/19
- UK/EU students: £10,995
- International students: £17,500
Jan, May, Sep
Undergraduate Pathway in Design
1 year
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Key facts
Applicants should have the following:
Academic requirements
- Minimum of a 2:2 (second class) honours degree from a UK university or its equivalent.
If you don’t meet the academic requirements
Applicants who do not have such an academic qualification but do have substantial experience of working in a business organisation and/or possess a relevant professional qualification will also be considered.
If you’re unsure if you meet the entry criteria, please contact us and our team will be able to advise you.
Alternatively, you may also be eligible for our Pre-Masters courses. These are pathway programmes designed specifically for students who are looking to progress on to a Masters degree but who don’t currently meet the entry requirements.
English language requirements
Students require IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent.
If you have IELTS 5.5 – 6.0, then you may be able to join our Pre-Sessional English before beginning this programme.
Tuition fee 2018/19
- UK/EU students: £7,995
- International students: £14,500
Jan, May, Sep
Undergraduate Pathway in Engineering
1 year
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Key facts
Applicants should have the following:
Academic requirements
- Minimum of a 2:2 (second class) honours degree from a UK university or its equivalent.
If you don’t meet the academic requirements
Applicants who do not have such an academic qualification but do have substantial experience of working in a business organisation and/or possess a relevant professional qualification will also be considered.
If you’re unsure if you meet the entry criteria, please contact us and our team will be able to advise you.
Alternatively, you may also be eligible for our Pre-Masters courses. These are pathway programmes designed specifically for students who are looking to progress on to a Masters degree but who don’t currently meet the entry requirements.
English language requirements
Students require IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent.
If you have IELTS 5.5 – 6.0, then you may be able to join our Pre-Sessional English before beginning this programme.
Tuition fee 2018/19
- UK/EU students: £7,995
- International students: £14,500
Jan, May, Sep
Undergraduate Pathway in Computer Science
1 year
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Key facts
Applicants should have the following:
Academic requirements
- Minimum 2:2 (second class) honours degree from a UK university or equivalent in any discipline
- Professional qualifications with equivalent standing which had a significant requirement for academic study, may also be considered
If you don’t meet the academic requirements
Applicants who do not have such an academic qualification but do have substantial experience of working in a business organisation and/or possess a relevant professional qualification will also be considered.
If you’re unsure if you meet the entry criteria, please contact us and our team will be able to advise you.
Alternatively, you may be eligible to join one of our Pre-Masters programmes. These are specifically designed for students who do not yet meet the entry requirements for our postgraduate degrees and would like to bridge this gap in their qualifications. Upon successful completion of one of our Pre-Masters programmes you will be eligible to join one of our Masters programmes.
English language requirements
Students require IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent.
If you have IELTS 5.5 – 6.0, then you may be able to join our Pre-Sessional English before beginning this programme.
Tuition fees 2018/19
- UK/EU students: £7,995
- International students: £14,000
Jan, May, Sep
Undergraduate Pathway in Social Science and Education
2 years (15 weekends)
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Key facts
Applicants should have the following:
Standard entry requirements
- Minimum 2:2 or above from a recognised university in any discipline (except Cyber Security)
- Professional qualifications that are equivalent to an honours degree
Non-standard entry requirements
- Relevant qualifications and/or work experience, such as CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, (ISC)2 , Amazon AWS or any other related certifications, will be taken into consideration where the applicant has the judged potential to benefit from the programme. Requests will be considered on an individual basis by the Programme Leader and relevant module tutors where appropriate.
Tuition fee 2018/19:
- £7,650
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Undergraduate Pathway in Law
1 year
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Key facts
Applicants should have the following:
Academic requirements
- Minimum 2:2 (second class) honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university in a related subject
If you don’t meet the academic requirements
Applicants with non-standard prior learning and or relevant work experience and training are encouraged to apply. A CV (curriculum vitae) made up of prior work experience and training would need to be submitted for consideration by our faculty alongside the standard application.
If you don’t meet these entry requirements, you may be eligible to study our BSc (Hons) Applied Computing (Top-Up) programme which is also taught at our London Campus. Successful completion of this Top-Up degree with a minimum of a 2:2 award will give you entry on to this Masters programme.
English language requirements
Students require IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent.
If you have IELTS 5.5 – 6.0, then you may be able to join our Pre-Sessional English before beginning this programme.
Tuition fees 2018/19
- UK/EU students: £7,995
- International students: £14,000
Jan, May, Sep
Undergraduate Pathway in Life Science
2 years (15 weekends)
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Key facts
Applicants should have the following:
Standard entry requirements
- Minimum 2:2 or above from a recognised university in a relevant field (IT/Computer Science/related field) or
- Professional qualifications that are equivalent to an honours degree
Non-standard entry requirements
- Relevant qualifications and/or work experience will be taken into consideration where the applicant has the judged potential to benefit from the programme. Requests will be considered on an individual basis by the Programme Leader and relevant module tutors where appropriate.
Tuition fee 2018/19: £7,650
Please note that your tuition fees do not include the cost of course books that you may choose to purchase, stationery, printing and photocopying, accommodation, living expenses, travel or any other extracurricular activities. As a Northumbria University London Campus student, you will have full access to our online digital library with over 400,000 e-books and 50,000 electronic journals.
The modules you will study do not require you to purchase additional textbooks although we recommend you allow an additional £200-250 for the duration of your studies should you choose to purchase any additional reading materials.
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Foundation Pathway in Business and Entrepreneurship
1 year
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Key facts
Applicants should have the following:
Academic requirements
- A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent, or substantial experience of working in a business organisation
If you’re unsure if you meet the entry criteria, please contact us and our team will be able to advise you.
Alternatively, you may be eligible to join one of our Pre-Masters programmes. These are specifically designed for students who do not yet meet the entry requirements for our postgraduate degrees and would like to bridge this gap in their qualifications. Upon successful completion of one of our Pre-Masters programmes you will be eligible to join one of our Masters programmes.
English language requirements
Students require IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent.
If you have IELTS 5.5 – 6.0, then you may be able to join our Pre-Sessional English before beginning this programme.
Tuition fees 2018/19
- UK/EU students: £7,995
- International students: £14,500
Jan, May, Sep
Foundation Pathway in Marketing and Advertising
with work placement
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Key facts
Applicants should have the following:
Academic Requirement for Master's :
Successfully completion of Bachelor degree with minimum 2.2/ 2.1 or Equivalent. Academic requirements depend on Universities or colleges.
Academic Requirements for Pre-master's programme:
Successfully completion of Bachelor degree with minimum 3rd class or ordinary degree or equivalent qualification.
Tuition fee 2018/19
- UK/EU students: £6,450 to £17,500
Jan, May, Sep
Foundation Pathway in Accounting and Finance
with work placement
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Key facts
Applicants should have the following:
Academic Requirement for Master's :
Successfully completion of Bachelor degree with minimum 2.2/ 2.1 or Equivalent. Academic requirements depend on Universities or colleges.
Academic Requirements for Pre-master's programme:
Successfully completion of Bachelor degree with minimum 3rd class or ordinary degree or equivalent qualification.
Tuition fee 2018/19
- UK/EU students: £6,450 to £17,500
Jan, May, Sep
Foundation Pathway in Fashion and Footwear
with work placement
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Key facts
Applicants should have the following:
Academic Requirement for Master's :
Successfully completion of Bachelor degree with minimum 2.2/ 2.1 or Equivalent. Academic requirements depend on Universities or colleges.
Academic Requirements for Pre-master's programme:
Successfully completion of Bachelor degree with minimum 3rd class or ordinary degree or equivalent qualification.
Tuition fee 2018/19
- UK/EU students: £6,450 to £17,500
Jan, May, Sep
Foundation Pathway in Science
with work placement
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Key facts
Applicants should have the following:
Academic Requirement for Master's :
Successfully completion of Bachelor degree with minimum 2.2/ 2.1 or Equivalent. Academic requirements depend on Universities or colleges.
Academic Requirements for Pre-master's programme:
Successfully completion of Bachelor degree with minimum 3rd class or ordinary degree or equivalent qualification.
Tuition fee 2018/19
- UK/EU students: £6,450 to £17,500
Jan, May, Sep
Foundation Pathway in Science and Healthcare
with work placement
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Key facts
Applicants should have the following:
Academic Requirement for Master's :
Successfully completion of Bachelor degree with minimum 2.2/ 2.1 or Equivalent. Academic requirements depend on Universities or colleges.
Academic Requirements for Pre-master's programme:
Successfully completion of Bachelor degree with minimum 3rd class or ordinary degree or equivalent qualification.
Tuition fee 2018/19
- UK/EU students: £6,450 to £17,500
Jan, May, Sep
Foundation Pathway in Business Computing
with work placement
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Key facts
Applicants should have the following:
Academic Requirement for Master's :
Successfully completion of Bachelor degree with minimum 2.2/ 2.1 or Equivalent. Academic requirements depend on Universities or colleges.
Academic Requirements for Pre-master's programme:
Successfully completion of Bachelor degree with minimum 3rd class or ordinary degree or equivalent qualification.
Tuition fee 2018/19
- UK/EU students: £6,450 to £17,500
Jan, May, Sep
