University of Northampton: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

The University of Northampton’s ranking is 1001-1200 in the QS World University Rankings list while it is 90 in The Complete University Guide rankings for 2022.

Subject Ranking

The Guardian- Accounting & Finance Ranking is 57 for 22, and The Guardian- Business, Management & Marketing Ranking is 94 for 2022.

Infrastructure

The university has a £330 million Waterside educational campus that offers various facilities and is environmentally sustainable with a negligible carbon footprint. The campus offers a wonderful backdrop with parklands and greenery along with the River Nene bridges. The university has several research centers and laboratories including the following:

1. Centre for Active Digital Education

2. Institute for Social Innovation and Impact

3. Centre for Advanced and Smart Technologies

4. Centre for the Advancement of Racial Equality

5. Institute for Public Safety, Crime, and Justice

6. Centre for Sustainable Business Practices

7. Centre for Education and Research

8. Centre for Health Sciences and Services

9. Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences (PALS)

10. China and Emerging Economies Centre

11. Institute for Creative Leather Technologies

12. Centre for Historical Studies

13. UON Dementia Research and Innovation Centre (NDRIC)

14. Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences

Academic

The admission dates are usually in January, June, and September each year. The University of Northampton’s admission process involves the following:

1. You can apply through a local representative.

2. You can also apply via UCAS.

3. You can directly apply to the university online.

4. There are separate processes for Erasmus applicants.

The University of Northampton’s admission requirements include the following:

1. English language proficiency (IELTS 6.0-6.5 for bachelor’s and master’s programs or equivalent).

2. Certified academic transcripts and a personal statement.

3. A reference.

The University of Northampton’s acceptance rate is 21%. There are several undergraduate and postgraduate courses available at the university for aspirants. Some of the popular courses include art and design, advertising and marketing, business management and entrepreneurship, biological sciences, computer science, economics, accounting and finance, engineering, education, environmental sciences and geography, English, tourism, hospitality, and events, games art, design and programming, fashion, international relations, politics and history, human resource management, law, journalism, and media.

The college calendar for those beginning in September 2022 is as follows:

Undergraduate Students:

1. Arrivals/Enrolment/Orientation: TBC

2. Welcome Weekend: 24 – 25 September 2022

3. Semester 1: 26 September 2022 – 27 January 2023 (including exam period)

4. Winter vacation: 19 December 2022 – 2 January 2023 (including UK Public Holiday – 2 January 2023)

5. Inter-semester break: 30 January – 3 February 2023

6. Semester 2: 6 February – 2 June 2023 (including exam period)

7. Spring vacation: 3 – 14 April 2023

8. Consolidation activity: 5 June – 14 July 2023

Postgraduate Students:

1. Arrivals/Enrolment/Orientation: TBC

2. Welcome Weekend: 24 – 25 September 2022

3. Semester 1: 26 September 2022 – 27 January 2023 (including exam period)

4. Winter vacation: 19 December 2022 – 2 January 2023 (including UK Public Holiday – 2 January 2023)

5. Inter-semester break: 30 January – 3 February 2023

6. Semester 2: 6 February – 2 June 2023 (including exam period)

7. Spring vacation: 3 – 14 April 2023

8. Inter-semester break: 5 – 9 June 2023

9. Semester 3: 12 June – 15 September 2023

10. End of course/dissertation submission: 4 October 2023

Extra-curriculars & Diversity

The University offers a warm and welcoming environment for international students with all necessary assistance and support. It offers employability and placement options along with a dedicated support team, laptops for all students, subscriptions, and free access to numerous sports clubs and societies on campus. Students also get discounts and gymnasium packages along with free field trips.

Career/Professional

The University is known for its global reputation in terms of innovation and employability-oriented program. The Careers and Employability team helps students in continually adapting to changing professional requirements. The Changemaker Incubator program also helps students in developing various skill-sets that greatly enhance their employability. The Employability Plus Award is ideal for boosting student resumes while pupils also get access to personalized and flexible career guidance and support in tandem with access to practice interviews, industry events, webinars, self-assessment resources, CV feedback, and more. The latest job vacancies and Unitemps are advertised every month while students get access to insights from Careers Development Consultants and other guest lecturers. All alumni have lifelong support with their careers while accessing the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services which helps in coming up with quality standards for employability.

Students can continue working while pursuing their courses. They can double up as student ambassadors for remuneration and also develop vital skills in the bargain. The in-house recruitment agency named Unitemps helps students find part-time jobs in and around the campus along with other local enterprises. Students can also get work-based learning and placements with most courses. They can thus go on placements with several companies in diverse sectors. They also get help with skill development including access to LinkedIn Learning. If students cannot find employment within 12 months after graduation, the university guarantees a three to six-month paid internship or support for postgraduate education. The University has its Global Employability Initiative which is a part of its attempt towards building industry connections and offering more employable, talented, and digitally skilled graduates of the future to employers.

The list of famous alumni includes the following names:

1. Zandra Rhodes, fashion designer.

2. Damon Hill, F1 racing driver.

3. Ben Cohen, rugby icon.

4. Robert Dallas Campbell, actor.

Financial

The tuition fees usually depend on the study program and mode. Students may have to finish their English language course or foundation program before enrolment. If students get their offer letters, a deposit of £5,000 (INR 50,000) is needed and will be required for every study year. It will be deducted from the total tuition costs each year as well.

Undergraduate students usually have to pay between £14-16,900 (INR 14-16.9 lakh) per year while postgraduate students have to pay approximately £15,000-16,000 (INR 15-16 lakh) per year.

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