Our Pathway programmes are your opportunity to progress onto an undergraduate degree with Northumbria University.
Below, you will find more information about the courses available for you to progress on to, the grades you will need to attain to meet the entry criteria for your chosen course and the Pathway programmes that lead there.
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Upon successful completion and subject to specific entry requirements, you can go on to study a range of undergraduate degrees at Northumbria University.
To progress and be eligible for entry onto our undergraduate degree programmes you must achieve at least 40% in your International Foundation Programme.
Please note that our undergraduate degrees are currently being reviewed, however, we have previously offered the opportunity for students to progress on to the following courses:
*English Language Requirements:
International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0, with a minimum writing score of 6.5 and all other components at a minimum score of 7.0, or Occupational English Test (OET) with at least a grade B (350 to 440) in reading, listening and speaking, and at least a grade C+ (300 to 340) in writing. Please note an additional cost will apply for those who need to sit an additional IELTS to meet the entry requirements of the undergraduate programme.
Additional Requirements:
Applicants will be required to attend an interview. Admission is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory health check. Applicants must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s suitability for registration requirements.
Please note for the Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Child) BSc (Hons) programme, you will be required to complete a personal statement before interview.
**Requires A-Level at Grade B in Mathematics and Physics, or equivalent.
Upon successful completion and subject to specific entry requirements, you can go on to join directly into the second year of a range of business undergraduate degrees at Northumbria University.
“The International Foundation Programme is very supportive and will enable me to progress on to my chosen undergraduate degree. I have chosen to study a Computer Science degree because I’m very interested in the sector and there are loads of job opportunities back in my home country; Bangladesh.”
Aksar Ahmed Bahar
International Foundation Programme
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.
