Pathway Courses

If you are looking to come and study at Northumbria University but do not currently have the relevant academic or English language qualifications for entry on to your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree, then our pathway programmes can help you to reach your goal.

Each of our pathway 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.

You will be based at the main campus of Northumbria University, located near the city centre of Newcastle. All our pathway courses are taught in the same location as many of our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, helping you to fully integrate with students from other courses and feel part of the University.

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Our Courses

International Foundation Programmes

International Foundation Programme - Applied Science
Full-time | 12, 9 or 6 months | International Fee: £20,500 (12 months) £16,500 (9 months) £11,000 (6 months)

Entry requirements

  • 5 GCSE/iGCSE passes at grade A-C, or equivalent
  • Minimum age 16 years old
  • From IELTS 4.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre

Leads to undergraduate degrees in:

  • Science

Start dates:

Jan, Mar, Oct

International Foundation Programme - Art, Design and Media
Full-time | 12, 9 or 6 months | International Fee: £20,500 (12 months) £16,500 (9 months) £11,000 (6 months)

Entry requirements

  • 5 GCSE/iGCSE passes at grade A-C, or equivalent
  • Minimum age 16 years old
  • From IELTS 4.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre

Leads to undergraduate degrees in:

  • Art, Design and Media

Start dates:

Jan, Mar, Oct

International Foundation Programme - Business and Law
Full-time | 12, 9 or 6 months | International Fee: £20,500 (12 months) £16,500 (9 months) £11,000 (6 months)

Entry requirements

  • 5 GCSE/iGCSE passes at grade A-C, or equivalent
  • Minimum age 16 years old
  • IELTS 4.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre

Leads to undergraduate degrees in:

  • Business and Law

Start dates:

Jan, Mar, Oct

International Foundation Programme - Computing
Full-time | 12, 9 or 6 months | International Fee: £20,500 (12 months) £16,500 (9 months) £11,000 (6 months)

Entry requirements

  • 5 GCSE/iGCSE passes at grade A-C, or equivalent
  • Minimum age 16 years old
  • From IELTS 4.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre

Leads to undergraduate degrees in:

  • Computing

Start dates:

Jan, Mar, Oct

International Foundation Programme - Engineering
Full-time | 12, 9 or 6 months | International Fee: £20,500 (12 months) £16,500 (9 months) £11,000 (6 months)

Entry requirements

  • 5 GCSE/iGCSE passes at grade A-C, or equivalent
  • Minimum age 16 years old
  • From IELTS 4.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre

Leads to undergraduate degrees in:

  • Automotive Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
 

Start dates:

Jan, Mar, Oct

International Foundation Programme - Humanities and Social Sciences
Full-time | 12, 9 or 6 months | International Fee: £20,500 (12 months) £16,500 (9 months) £11,000 (6 months)

Entry requirements

  • 5 GCSE/iGCSE passes at grade A-C, or equivalent
  • Minimum age 16 years old
  • From IELTS 4.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre

Leads to undergraduate degrees in:

  • Humanities and Social Sciences

Start dates:

Jan, Mar, Oct

International Medical Foundation Diploma
Full-time | 9 months | International Fee: £22,250 (24/25)

Entry requirements

  • 5 GCSE at a grade C/4, including GCSE Maths at a minimum grade of C/4, or an equivalent level 2 qualification, or good high school grades.
  • Minimum age 16 years old
  • IELTS 6.0 with no single element below 5.5

Leads to:

  • Doctor of Medicine degree

Start dates:

Jan, Oct

Pre-Masters

Pre-Masters in Business
Full-time | Graduate Certificate or Diploma | International Fee: £10,000 (2 semester) £6,750 (1 semester)

Entry requirements

  • Third class, pass or ordinary degree from a UK university, or equivalent
  • From IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 5.5, or equivalent

Leads to postgraduate degrees in:

  • Business

Start dates:

Jan, May, Sep

Pre-Masters in Computing
Full-time | Graduate Certificate or Diploma | International Fee: £10,000 (2 semester) £6,750 (1 semester)

Entry requirements

  • Third class, pass or ordinary degree from a UK university, or equivalent
  • From IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 5.5, or equivalent

Leads to postgraduate degrees in:

  • Computing and Information Technology

Start dates:

Jan, May, Sep

Pre-Masters in Engineering
Full-time | Graduate Certificate or Diploma | International Fee: £10,000 (2 semester) £6,750 (1 semester)

Entry requirements

  • Third class, pass or ordinary degree from a UK university, or equivalent
  • From IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 5.5, or equivalent

Leads to postgraduate degrees in:

  • Engineering

Start dates:

Jan, May, Sep

International Year One

International Year One - Business
Full-time | 9 months | International Fee: £16,750 (24/25)

Entry requirements

  • Good High School Grades, or equivalent
  • Minimum age 17 years old
  • IELTS 5.5 with no element less than 5.5, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre

Leads to undergraduate degrees in:

  • Business

Start dates:

Jan, Oct

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“I chose Northumbria University because it has an impressive ranking in the UK. As I expected, it has a fantastic student environment and I enjoy studying alongside people from a wide range of cultures.”

Babawale Olajire Emmanuel Babalola
International Foundation Programme - Engineering

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