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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
The University of Northampton (UON) is one of the UK’s youngest universities and as such, it features modern course curricula, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, and a forward-thinking attitude towards learning.
Postgraduate students have the opportunity to live and learn on a campus that prides itself in adding value to society through meaningful research and social impact. UON’s sustainable Waterside Campus features all modern technologies and resources required to advance learning, whilst doing so in a way that promotes equity and understanding.
Students benefit from ample support and the ability to tailor their learning experience to their personal circumstances, with part-time study options and access to a high-tech, purpose-built virtual learning platform, Northampton Integrated Learning Environment (NILE). Employability is integrated into every course, and graduates are highly sought after by employers across the globe.
Northampton is located in the East Midlands, just an hour from both London and Birmingham. It offers a vibrant way of life, filled with entertainment options, a busy high street, arts and culture events, and plenty of places to eat and drink. It also ranks in the top 20 student cities in the UK for affordability (Student Crowd, 2023)
The University of Northampton offers an extensive range of taught and research postgraduate qualifications, including MA, MSc, MRes, MPhil and PhD options. Courses feature modern, career-focused modules, which are fed by the most up-to-date research.
A range of open days are available at the university throughout the year, offering dedicated master’s drop-in sessions with faculty members for students who want to learn more about the postgraduate study experience at UON.
The University of Northampton offers a varied portfolio of postgraduate study programmes, working with a number of professional bodies to ensure students receive accreditation for their studies where appropriate. All curricula focus on employability, ensuring that students receive significant opportunities to boost their practical skills, obtain real-world experience, and make valuable professional contacts.
In the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023), UON was awarded Silver overall, noting that both student experience and outcomes were typically of very high quality.
Students learn in inspiring and innovative settings, with specialist facilities and equipment on hand. Teachers are seasoned experts in their field and are able to offer meaningful industry insights, and learning is often supplemented with visits by guest lecturers and prominent industry leaders.
UON understands that postgraduate learners often have professional or personal commitments outside of their studies. As such a number postgraduate courses at the university are available for study part-time or via distance learning, and many courses offer a selection of start dates throughout the year.
Postgraduate entry requirements at UON vary between courses, and students are advised to carefully check the criteria for their preferred qualification prior to application.
To study a Master’s degree, students are usually required to have been awarded at least a 2:1 in their undergraduate degree. For research degrees, the entry requirements may be higher or may require specific professional experience.
English language
International students may be required to evidence their English language proficiency. The standard requirements for most postgraduate qualifications at UON are as follows:
Some courses, including Nursing and Social work, have their own English language requirements.
Students who do not meet the English language requirements may receive an offer conditional on their passing a pre-sessional academic English language course at the university.
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REQUEST INFOUON is known for teaching excellence and the career-relevance of its postgraduate courses. Students benefit from numerous opportunities to obtain practical experience and make meaningful professional contacts. Up-to-the-minute curricula meet the evolving needs of modern employers while lecturers have strong links with industry.
The University of Northampton enables students to have quick and easy access to teaching expertise, course materials, and state-of-the-art facilities. The University also undertakes a significant amount of innovative research that constantly informs and improves curricula, ensuring students are learning at the forefront of their fields.
95% of UON students are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023).
The Student Futures Team are a sector leader team of specialists who enable UON students to achieve their personal aspirations and career goals. Supporting with gaining work experience and connecting with employers, developing skills and attributes, and ensuring students’ have a competitive edge in the job market.
With employability being built into every course, UON students graduate with desirable skills, knowledge and experience. Teachers have real-world experience and guest lecturers include inspiring industry leaders. A number of study programs offer work placement opportunities, and many qualifications are professionally accredited.
The careers and employability service offers careers guidance and resources to every current student and Alumni have access to this service for life, including:
Employability Plus is unique to the University of Northampton and provides the opportunity to gain more than just a degree, it incentivises and rewards students for career-relevant extra-curricular activities. Designed to develop both employability and academic skills, the scheme connects students with exciting career opportunities and experiences.
Northampton Employment Promise
The university is so confident in the employability of its graduates, that if students are not employed six months after graduating, it guarantees six months of dedicated support from a careers development consultant, followed by a paid internship if students are still looking for work. (eligibility criteria apply).
Northampton Students’ Union is run by students to represent the student body and ensure every voice is heard. It runs a broad selection of clubs and societies as well as a schedule of student events and activities. It also offers a confidential student advisory service.
The Students’ Union at the University of Northampton offers Free Sports and Societies which include free kit and membership for students. The SU currently runs over 70 student societies and nearly 30 sports clubs. Keen sportspeople can also take part in Varsity, an annual inter-university sporting competition.
Clubs and societies are open to all members and offer the opportunity to get involved in an existing interest or hobby or try something new.
Students who cannot find a specific group are encouraged to start their own club or society and will receive ample support and guidance from the students’ union to do so.
Known historically for its shoe and leather industry, Northampton nowadays offers a bustling town centre, plenty of entertainment and localised nightlife. The town has a large selection of places to eat, drink and socialise, as well as culture, history and green spaces.
Northampton benefits from being only an hour from both London and Birmingham.
UON offers a varied choice of University owned accommodation which includes our on campus Student Village, a short walk to our town centre accommodation and a free weekday bus services to our off campus Student Halls of Residence. Rooms are available to suit all budgets, and mature students can request to cohabit with other mature students, or in designated quiet accommodation if they prefer.
UON is in the top 20 universities in the UK for most affordable student accommodation (Student Crowd, 2025) and is proud to offer a ‘no upfront deposit’* scheme. *Terms and Conditions apply
Specialist Teams at the University of Northampton support our students from the accommodation application process and support into the private sector. As well as helping students adjust to independent living and to university life, making the transition that bit easier.
UON provides an extensive range of high-end facilities, equipment and technologies designed to complement and augment learning. Innovative learning spaces include:
UON offers extensive support to postgraduate students, including:
UON boasts its own medical centre, where students can access help and support relating to their physical and mental health from practising physicians.
All students are appointed a personal tutor to help and guide them throughout their time at university. Personal tutors regularly check in with students, can help with both academic and personal matters, and can signpost to external resources where needed.
Research students
Research students at UON are provided with significant support and resources specifically tailored to their research specialism. As well as having access to an experienced supervisor, students have an abundance of opportunities to get involved in professional development, networking, and conferences. Research students also benefit from their own purpose-built student study workspace.
The University of Northampton offers a selection of scholarships* to postgraduate students:
Graduate Discount Scheme
Open to UON Graduates who enrol on a full Master’s programme with the University of Northampton. Qualifying students will receive 20% Discount* on the full tuition fee for their Masters’ course
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VIEW SCHOLARSHIPSUON offers over an expansive range of Master’s Degrees and other taught Postgraduate qualifications. Taught by seasoned experts, many courses are accredited by professional bodies, ensuring students graduate with a real career advantage.
A significant number of UON’s taught courses offer start dates through the year, with full-time and part-time options for added flexibility.
UON is renowned for the quality of its consistently impactful research. 79% of its research was classified as either internationally excellent or world-leading in the Research Excellence Framework (2021). UON is also ranked first in the UK for the impact of its research in education.
Research themes include:
Students can elect to study a research degree in a number of subject areas, with options including MPhils, PhDs, and PhDs by published works. Research is an integral part of UON, and the university has 17 research institutes and centres which are renowned internationally for their impact on society and the environment.
UON offers a selection of postgraduate study programmes through distance learning, and has created its own virtual learning platform, Northampton Integrated Learning Environment (NILE) to ensure students can easily engage with tutors, peers, and course resources. This flexible mode of learning enables students to study from home and obtain their qualification in their own time, around other commitments.
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