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University of Northampton

📍 Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom🎓 Est. 2005

15,000

Students

2,500

International

60

Societies

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About University of Northampton

The University of Northampton is a modern Waterside campus institution in the East Midlands known for social enterprise, leather technology, education and creative arts, pairing small cohorts with industry-linked studios and incubation hubs.

Key Information

Student Statistics

  • • 15,000 total students
  • • 2,500 international students
  • • 60 student societies

Location

  • • Located in Northampton
  • • Public university
  • • Established 2005

Subject Rankings

Fashion and Textiles (2024)
18
Education (2024)32
Leather Technology (2024)
1

Academics & Faculties

Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master, PhD, Foundation, Degree Apprenticeship

Popular Subjects

Business and ManagementLeather TechnologyPrimary EducationGames DesignNursing

Student-Staff Ratio

15 : 1

Faculties & Departments

Faculty of Business and Law
Northampton Business School, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Law and Criminology
Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology
Art and Design, Leather Technology, Computing and Immersive Technologies, Engineering and Built Environment
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
Education, Health Professions, Psychology and Sociology

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate

Academic: Typical offers BBB-BCC; specialised art and design accept portfolio plus 96-112 UCAS points.
Alternatives: IB 28 with HL5 in relevant subjects, Gaokao 70% overall with 75% in core subjects, BTEC DMM for Business or Health
IELTS: 6
R 5.5 / W 5.5 / L 5.5 / S 5.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
Interview for education and health courses • Disclosure and Barring Service check for placements • UCAS personal statement focused on social impact

Postgraduate

Minimum Qualification: 2:2 honours or equivalent; MBA requires 2 years' work experience.
GPA: 2.7
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 88
Academic reference • CV • Research proposal for PhD applicants

Fees & Funding

Tuition (International)
  • Undergraduate: £14,000
  • Postgraduate: £15,000
Living Costs (Annual)
  • Accommodation: £5,200
  • Food: £2,100
  • Transport: £600
  • Entertainment: £900
  • Other: £700
  • Total: £9,500
Scholarships
International Scholarship
Merit
Automatic £3,000 discount for self-funded international undergraduates meeting academic thresholds.
Value: £3,000 (Tuition)
International fee payer • Equivalent of BBB/IB 30 • Full-time study
Deadline: Automatic
Changemaker Scholarship
Leadership
Up to 50% fee reduction for students presenting impactful social enterprise proposals.
Value: £8,000 (Tuition)
Submit social impact plan • Demonstrate leadership via references • Hold firm offer
Deadline: 2024-07-01

Campus & Facilities

Waterside Campus, University Drive, Northampton NN1 5PH
Brand new £330m Waterside campus opened in 2018, located by the River Nene in the town centre
Size: 58 acres

Facilities

Academic
Learning Hub, Creative Hub, Engineering labs, Health simulation centre
Student Services
Students' Union, Sports facilities, Careers centre

Accommodation

Waterside Halls - Bassett Lowke
En-suite
Cost: N/A
Contract:
St John's Halls
Studio
Cost: N/A
Contract:
Scholars Green
Townhouse
Cost: N/A
Contract:
Once you accept your offer, log into the accommodation portal, rank hall choices, and pay a £300 booking fee to secure the room.

Student Life & Support

Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 60
Teams: 30
Cultural Activities
  • River Festival — Annually
  • Graduate Fashion Show — Annually
International Support
  • Visa support: Yes
  • Language support: Yes
  • Orientation: Yes
  • Buddy program: Yes
  • Contact: international@northampton.ac.uk
Health & Wellbeing
  • Medical centre: Yes
  • Counselling: Yes
  • Disability support: Yes
  • Emergency: +44 (0)1604 892525

Careers & Outcomes

Employability Rank
100
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 76%
Further study: 12%
Unemployed: 6%
Average Salary
£24,500
annual
Top Employers
NHSNorthamptonshire PoliceLocal councilsBarclaycardCarlsbergLocal schools

Location & Transportation

Public Transport
  • Train: Northampton station with fast trains to London Euston (50 mins) • £20-40 one way
  • Bus: Stagecoach and local bus services • £2-4 per journey
Local Area
Northampton is a historic market town in the heart of England with excellent London commuter links
Cost of Living: Medium
Attractions: Northampton Museum, 78 Derngate, Delapré Abbey, Althorp Estate nearby
Shopping:
Entertainment:

Additional Information

Accreditation
Chartered Management Institute, Nursing and Midwifery Council, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Partnerships
  • Industry: British Footwear Association — Collaborative research on sustainable leather manufacturing and design placements.
  • Public: NHS Northamptonshire — Clinical placements and joint simulation facilities for nursing and midwifery students.
Research Highlights
  • Sustainable Leather Innovation — Scientists developed chrome-free tanning solutions adopted by European luxury brands. (2023)
  • Changemaker Impact — Social enterprise research measured £1.2m local economic benefit from student-led ventures. (2024)
Notable Alumni
  • Dallas Campbell — Science television presenter and author (1996)
  • Jane Garvey — Journalist and broadcaster, co-host of Times Radio Drive (1984)
Metadata
Source: University of Northampton prospectus 2024, Changemaker Hub statistics, HESA Graduate Outcomes
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
Verified: Yes
Contact Email: international@northampton.ac.uk
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