What is a Pathway Programme?
At Northumbria Pathway, we offer international students the opportunity to build your existing qualifications and English language skills to study your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate programme with us.
Each of our programmes are designed to prepare you for your next steps in studying at a UK university and are taught by staff who are used to supporting international students through this important transition.
Which pathway should you study?
We have 6 exciting pathways that offer you the chance to study on almost all of the undergraduate degrees offered at Northumbria University. These pathways are in:
International Foundation
International Year One - Business
Pre-Masters
Pathway
Benefits
Our Pathway Programmes
Which pathway you study depends on your current academic and English language level, and your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree subject area.
After successfully completing your pathway programme, subject to minimum progression marks, you will be able to progress onto your undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Northumbria University.
How Does a Pathway Programme Work?
Applied
Science
Ideal if you are looking to study a Science-related undergraduate degree
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Student Benefits to Pathway Programmes
1: Helps you to prepare for your degree studies
2: Make new friends from all over the world
3: Improve your English language skills
4: Discover new, exciting experiences living in the UK
International Year One - Business
Our International Year One programme is specifically designed to help develop your academic skills and subject knowledge alongside your English language skills so you are ready to progress onto the second year of an undergraduate degree.
International Year One - Business
Ideal if you don't have the right entry qualifications to gain direct entry in to year one
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Pre-Masters
Pre-Masters in Business
The Pre-masters has been designed specifically to help you to meet entry requirements of postgraduate programmes in the Faculty of Business and Law at Northumbria University.
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Art, Design and Media
Ideal if you are looking to study a Art - related undergraduate degree
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Business and Law
Ideal if you are looking to study a business - related undergraduate degree
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Computing
Ideal if you are looking to study a computing - related undergraduate degree
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Engineering
Ideal if you are looking to study a engineering - related undergraduate degree
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Humanities and Social Science
Ideal if you are looking to study a humanities or social science - related undergraduate degree
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STUDY YOUR PATHWAY PROGRAMME
Now it’s time for action! Start your pathway programme, explore the amazing city of Newcastle, and develop your English skills and subject-specific knowledge – while studying with international students from all across the world.
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LOOKING TO STUDY IN THE UK?
Northumbria University is based in Newcastle, often voted one of the best and most affordable student cities in the UK*
We have an extensive range of degrees available, and our pathway programmes are specifically designed to provide international students tailored support to get to degree level.
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CHOOSE A PATHWAY PROGRAMME
Depending on your target university degree and your existing qualifications (see entry requirements here), we have pathway programme options that will best support your progression.
View our list of target degrees here
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SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Once you have chosen your pathway programme, contact our team to help check your eligibility and discuss your application.
Click here for guidance on how to apply.
After you have accepted your offer you will need to apply for your visa and arrange your finances and accommodation, before buying your plane ticket and flying to the UK!
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ENROLMENT AND WELCOME
It is important that you arrive in good time to enrol onto your course. Please refer to this important dates page.
You will be welcomed onto campus and introduced to fellow students, lecturers, campus facilities and all the learning resources to support your studies. This is a great chance to settle in, make friends and prepare for your upcoming studies.
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PROGRESS ONTO YOUR TARGET DEGREE
Once you have successfully completed your pathway programme, you can progress onto your target degree, subject to meeting any additional entry criteria. Well done for all of your hard work and continue enjoying Northumbria University!
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TIME TO GRADUATE!
You’ve now finished your target degree – congratulations! This is the moment you’ve been working towards, so enjoy your celebrations with your fellow students and be proud of your achievements!
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SUPPORT THAT LASTS
Whether your next steps are a postgraduate degree or employment, you will always be part of our alumni.
We can provide you with support, such as CV guidance and interview workshops.
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Student Testimonials
How Does Pathway work?
Our Pathway Programmes
What is a Pathway Programme?
The facilities and the campus are fantastic, the campus is in the city and all the facilities are really close together which makes it really easy to move from one place to another.
Sara Ahmed Salman Asad Ghuloom - International Foundation Programme
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I like the mix of cultures on campus, the facilities and the staff. The staff are really friendly and helpful, which makes me feel comfortable even though I am away from home. It’s like a home away from home, I love it here!
Ahmed Ali - International Foundation Programme – Business
We learn a lot about the British culture and I find this interesting because it is very different from my culture back in Kuwait.
Jani Khaled Alawadh - International Foundation Programme – Engineering
I absolutely love Newcastle, there is so much to do and so many students. The campus is beautiful and there are loads of facilities where I can do extra-curricular activities around my studies.
Christiane Zom A Iroume - International Foundation Programme – Business
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your options and answer questions
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If you want to find out more about our courses, studying with us or have questions about fees and entry requirements, complete our enquiry form and one of our team will contact you.
Useful Links
> Entry Requirements
> Target Degrees
> How to Apply
> Dates and Fees
If you need additional support before studying one of our postgraduate degrees, our Pre-Masters programmes are designed to develop your academic skills, ready for Masters-level study in areas such as business, computing and engineering.
5: Fully embedded Pathway College within the university campus
*Newcastle was voted number 1 in the 2018
'Top 10 Student Cities' award by StudentHut.com
Pre-Masters in Computing
The Pre-masters has been designed specifically to support international students who wish to study a postgraduate computing degree at Northumbria University but do not meet the entry requirements.
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Pre-Masters in Engineering
The Pre-Masters has been designed specifically to support international students who wish to study a postgraduate degree at Northumbria University.
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Pre-Masters in Business
The Pre-masters has been designed specifically to help you to meet entry requirements of postgraduate programmes in the Faculty of Business and Law at Northumbria University.
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