At Northumbria University we welcome applicants from Nigeria, with many students choosing to study courses such as Computing and Information Technology, Business and many more.
At Northumbria University we welcome applicants from Nigeria, with many students choosing to study courses such as Computing and Information Technology, Business and many more.
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| Entry requirements |
Please see the table below for country-specific entry requirements for our pathway programmes. If you are not sure if your qualifications will be suitable for entry, please contact us and one of our team will be happy to help.
| You will need | Grade required | English language requirement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | WAEC (WASSCE) | Sufficient grades in at least 5 subjects (minimum D).
For extended degrees BBBCCC grades including: Maths and English. Biology and Chemistry also needed for Applied Science courses |
Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
|
| NECO | Sufficient grades in at least 5 subjects (minimum D). | ||
| Graduate Diploma | Bachelor Degree (4 years) | Third class or 1.50 | IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 5.5, or equivalent |
| Post Higher HND | 40% | ||
| Graduate Certificate | Bachelor Degree (4 years) | Third class or 1.50 | IELTS 6.5 with no single element below 5.5, or equivalent |
| Post Higher HND | 40% |
Please note that the above are general guidelines. Actual requirements will vary depending on your chosen course of study. Decisions will also be made on personal statements, additional application information, the actual institution where you studied, the courses you studied and not just your final course grading.
| Scholarships and bursaries |
The below table details the bursaries that are available for Nigerian students.
| Tuition fee | Bursary available | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma | £11,500 | £1,000 |
When we receive your completed course application our team will be able to confirm how much you are eligible to receive and this will be automatically applied so there’s no need to complete a separate application.
| Meet Wasim Alfaisal, our International Recruitment Officer |
Wasim is responsible for student recruitment across Africa. He received his education in the UK as an international student himself, which has given him good insight into the needs of international students. Wasim has worked in the education sector for 4 years and he has a good knowledge of the African education system.
As an International Recruitment Officer, Wasim is dedicated to providing professional advice for students who are considering studying and living in the UK. Wasim is extremely passionate about his role, and his favourite quote is; ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world’.
Email: qahe.africa@qa.com
“I enjoy the creativity of the programme and the balance of academic and informal teaching methods. The teaching and support helps me to find alternative methods to learn and approach assignments, which gives me confidence that I will do well in my studies at undergraduate level.”
Oluwanisola Esele Oyefeko
International Foundation Programme - Business
The pathway programmes detailed on this website are run in partnership with QA Higher Education - a UK higher education provider. All of our pathway programmes are validated by the University and taught by QA Higher Education and University staff.
