University of Northampton

University of Northampton

Welcome to the University of Northampton
Selecting the right postgraduate course for you is a key decision to make, whether you would like to enhance your career prospects through our unique MBA, require further qualifications for your chosen career, such as one of our popular PGCE courses, or would simply like to continue to study a subject you love like our specialist Serious Games MSc, at Northampton you’ll find a wide range of subject areas to choose from.

Discover information on our courses, details on how to apply, as well as information on fees and funding, and upcoming events. Here you can also find out about life as a Postgraduate student from a student perspective, giving you unique insight into what it’s like to study with us.

Why Study a Postgraduate Degree at Northampton?

Postgraduate Funding Support
Did you know you may be eligible to apply for a postgraduate loan of up to £10,280? We also have a number of scholarships and bursaries that our postgraduate students can apply for, plus University of Northampton alumni can apply for a 20% discount on course fees.

Each scholarship has it’s own eligibility criteria, therefore we recommend that you visit our Bursaries, Scholarships and awards page for more information.

One of UK’s Leading Universities for Employability
Obtaining a postgraduate qualification can lead to promotion or generate a pathway into more senior roles, as well as creating an opportunity for those looking to change direction in their career. Research shows that graduates with an MBA qualification significantly increase their earning potential and can make a return on investment of their tuition fees within a few years. (Source: Graduate Prospects).

Whatever your course of study, our lecturers have strong links with industry and will engage you beyond the classroom and into professional environments. You will have the opportunity to gain practical experience and make valuable contacts, enhancing your career prospects.

Find out more about what we offer on our Careers page.

Changemaker
We are a Changemaker University which means that the employability support we provide is different. We are part of an exclusive network of only 37 colleges and universities around the world that are recognised as Changemaker Campuses. If you’re looking to make a difference in the world or solve a social problem, we can offer the support so you can make this happen.

Find out more about what Changemaker means for you by watching our video and by visiting our Changemaker page.

World-leading Research
By studying with us you will have the benefit of academic staff who are true experts and active researchers in their field. Our staff and students undertake high-quality and impactful research projects across a broad range of disciplines, some of which has been officially recognised as ‘world-leading’, of ‘international excellence’ or ‘outstanding’ for their impact.

Gold Rated Teaching
The University of Northampton has been awarded Gold in the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), placing us in an elite group of only 42 higher education institutions in the UK to have been given the highest possible rating. By studying at Northampton, you will be choosing one of the best teaching universities in the UK.

Waterside Campus
We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be, and that’s why we’ve decided to build a brand new campus. Join us and you will be in an exclusive number as one of the first students through the doors of Waterside Campus opening in September 2018.

Our latest drone footage of the site (March 2018) can be found here:

Visit Us
Find out more about our courses at our Open Days, our postgraduate representatives will be on hand to answer any questions, you’ll also have the opportunity to visit Waterside Campus which opens in September.

2018/19 Open Day Dates:
Friday 22 June 2018
Saturday 14 July 2018
Saturday 18 August 2018
Saturday 29 September 2018
Saturday 27 October 2018
Saturday 17 November 2018
Saturday 1 December 2018
Saturday 12 January 2019

Visit our PG Events page for more information.

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Contact Details
The University of Northampton
Park Campus
Boughton Green Road
Northampton
NN2 7AL

Tel: +44 (0) 300 303 2772
Email: pgstudy@northampton.ac.uk
Web: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/

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