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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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.
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.
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.
University is a time to study, meet new people, explore different places and have fun. However, most students are also hoping for a career after university. Making yourself as employable as possible during this time is extremely helpful when it comes to job searching, so we have put together a simple guide to marketing yourself while you are still studying.
It is one thing to love a subject like art or design, but it is another to work as an artist or designer. It can sometimes be difficult to see how to translate your passion into a job that can then become a career. Luckily, we can help with that. In this post, we explore what career options are available to you and how Northumbria is the perfect starting point for an exciting career in art or design.
Studying is an excellent opportunity to meet people. If you have moved to a new country or city you are likely to come across several different types of people from a variety of different backgrounds. If you’re worried about making new friends, remember that everyone is in the same situation as you! If you need a little help on how to do this or where to get started, we have put together a short guide to give you some ideas.
Leaving home is exciting, especially if you are moving to a new country. However, this is also a big life change; for some, it may be your first time living away from your parents or living in a foreign country. It is completely natural to feel homesick, so don’t panic and follow our tips to overcome them.
Presentations are an essential part of your Pathway course, which means having to speak in public. This is because this is what is expected of you as an undergraduate in the UK, and also, the world of work beyond graduation. You must be able to talk clearly and in an engaging way to the rest of the class so in this post, we have put together a few tips to help you face your fears and deliver a great presentation.
Nothing should stop you from pursuing your passion. If you are thinking about a career involving art, design, or something in the media (or all 3!), studying for a relevant undergraduate degree is a great way to go about it. Here, we discuss how the International Foundation Programme in Art, Design and Media offers an exciting route and best prepares you for undergraduate study
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