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An International Foundation Programme from Northumbria University is your route to a full undergraduate degree. We list 6 solid reasons why you should study a foundation programme.

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Northumbria is named University of the Year 2022
Northumbria is named University of the Year 2022

Northumbria University has been awarded University of the Year 2022 at the renowned Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.

This monumental win celebrates a special journey Northumbria University has been on since 2008, which involved becoming the first research-intensive modern university in the UK.

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10 Geordie Phrases You Should Know
10 Geordie Phrases You Should Know

When you move to Newcastle to study, one of the first things you may notice is how friendly and welcoming the people are. The second thing is that they usually speak with a strong accent and use different phrases and expressions from the rest of the UK – this accent is called Geordie.

To help you understand what everyone is talking about when you first arrive, we’ve compiled a few phrases that you might hear around the city.

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5 Tips for Studying Online
5 Tips for Studying Online

Throughout these uncertain times universities have had to pause face-to-face teaching, with students having to adapt to online learning. For some students this has been a challenge.

Learning online may not be a natural method of studying for some students, but there are ways to make it work for you. Below you can find 5 of our top tips to help you fulfill your potential while studying online.

 

 

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Computing in 2020: Why now is the time to get into the industry
Computing in 2020: Why now is the time to get into the industry

More and more, our daily lives are spent in the virtual world. We talk with friends and family online, we find our news on the internet and much of our spare time is used gaming or streaming videos. Find out how this virtual world is built, and how you can become a part of it.

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6 Apps to Make Studying Easier
6 Apps to Make Studying Easier

In 2020, technology plays an important part in how we learn, how we interact with each other and how we enjoy ourselves. There are a lot of apps out there designed to help with productivity and even teach us new skills. We’ve rounded up six that we think every student should have on their phone.

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Introducing Our New Standalone English for University Studies
Introducing Our New Standalone English for University Studies

Our new-look English for University Studies allows students to develop their English language skills without having to commit to long term study, in one of the UK’s most student friendly cities.

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Introducing Our New International Foundation Programmes
Introducing Our New International Foundation Programmes

From October 2020, the International Foundation Programmes on offer at the Pathway College is expanding. In this post, we’re giving 5 reasons to be excited by our new IFPs.

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10 Top Tips for Saving Money
10 Top Tips for Saving Money

Living away from home as a student can be financially taxing. In out latest blog, we share some easy saving tips to help you save the pennies and make the most of your money.

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6 Things You Should Do Before Handing In Coursework
6 Things You Should Do Before Handing In Coursework

Finishing your coursework can feel like a huge relief. You may want to hand it in immediately and not give it another thought. However, there are a few things you should double check before you do, follow our top 6 things to check before you submit.

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