# University of Northampton

> The University of Northampton (UON) is a public university based at Waterside Campus in Northampton, England, offering undergraduate, master's, CPD and apprenticeship programmes to UK and international students, with social impact at the heart of its mission.

UON gained full university status in 2005 and traces its roots to Nene College (1975). All full-time students benefit from a student perks package that includes a laptop, funded course trips and internship opportunities. The main campus address is Waterside Campus, University Drive, Northampton, NN1 5PH. UK enquiries: 0300 303 2772, study@northampton.ac.uk. International enquiries: 01604 892134, international@northampton.ac.uk.

## Study

- [Find Your Course](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/courses/): Browse all courses grouped by subject area
- [Course List](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/course-list/): Full A–Z list of undergraduate and master's courses
- [Undergraduate Study](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/undergraduate/): Bachelor's degrees, interview guidance and optional placement years
- [Master's Study](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/): Taught master's and postgraduate programmes
- [Integrated Foundation Year Courses](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/course-list/?foundation=true): Degrees with an extra foundation year for students without standard entry requirements
- [Continuing Professional Development (CPD)](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/continuing-professional-development-cpd/): Short courses and professional upskilling
- [Apprenticeships](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/apprenticeships/): Degree apprenticeships for employers and apprentices
- [International Students](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/international/): Entry requirements, visas and support for students from overseas
- [Why Study at Northampton](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/why-choose-to-study-at-the-university-of-northampton/): Reasons to choose UON

## Visit and Enquire

- [Open Days](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/contact-us/open-days/): Book an on-campus or online open day
- [Campus Tours](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/campus-tours/): Book a guided tour of Waterside Campus
- [Virtual Tour](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/virtual-tour/): Explore the campus, accommodation and facilities online
- [Ways to Meet Us](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/contact-us/ways-to-meet-us/): Events, webinars and fairs where you can talk to UON staff
- [Order a Prospectus](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/undergraduate/prospectus/): Request or download the undergraduate prospectus
- [Ask a Student](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/ask-a-student/): Chat with current UON students
- [Contact Us](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/contact-us/): Phone numbers, emails and enquiry routes
- [Getting Here](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/contact-us/find-us/): Directions and travel to Waterside Campus

## Money and Benefits

- [Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/bursaries-scholarships-and-awards/): Undergraduate, postgraduate and international funding
- [Laptops, Trips and Internships](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/university-living-laptops-trips-and-internships/): The student perks package included in tuition fees
- [Employability Promise](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/student-futures/employability-promise/): UON's commitment to graduate careers support

## Student Life

- [Student Life](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/): Overview of life as a UON student
- [Accommodation](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/): University halls of residence
- [How to Apply for Halls](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/how-to-apply-for-halls/): Application process for offer holders
- [New Students](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/new-students/): Preparing to start at UON
- [Welcome Packs](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/new-students/welcome-packs/): Course-specific activities for the first weeks
- [Information for Parents and Carers](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/new-students/information-for-parents-and-carers/): Guidance for families of students
- [Student Support](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/support/): Wellbeing, disability, academic and financial support
- [Students' Union](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/services-and-facilities/students-union/): Clubs, societies and student representation
- [Services and Facilities](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/services-and-facilities/): Library, IT, sport and other campus facilities

## Subjects

- [Accounting and Finance](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/accounting-and-finance/)
- [Advertising and Marketing](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/advertising-and-marketing/)
- [Art and Design](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/art-and-design/)
- [Biological Sciences](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/biological-sciences/)
- [Business Management](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/business-management/)
- [Computer Science](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/computer-science/): Computing, gaming and cyber security
- [Criminology and Policing](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/criminology-and-policing/)
- [Education and Teacher Training](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/education-and-teacher-training/): Including PGCE routes into teaching
- [Engineering](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/engineering/)
- [Esports and Game Development](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/e-sports-and-game-development/)
- [Events Management, Hospitality and Tourism](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/events-management-hospitality-and-tourism/)
- [Fashion](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/fashion/)
- [Geography and Environmental Science](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/geography-and-environmental-science/)
- [Human Resource Management](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/human-resource-management/)
- [Humanities](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/humanities/): English and History
- [Law](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/law/)
- [Master of Business Administration (MBA)](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/mba/)
- [Media and Journalism](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/media-and-journalism/)
- [Music and Arts](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/music-and-arts/): Music, acting and performance
- [Nursing and Midwifery](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/nursing-and-midwifery/)
- [Project Management and Logistics](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/project-management-and-logistics/)
- [Public and Professional Healthcare](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/public-and-professional-healthcare/)
- [Social Work and Social Care](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/social-work-and-social-care/)
- [Sociology, Psychology and Counselling](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/sociology-psychology-and-counselling/)
- [Sport Sciences](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses-by-subject/sport-sciences/)

## Research

- [Research at UON](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/research/): Overview of the university's research
- [Faculty-led Research](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/research/faculty-research/): Research within each faculty
- [Research Institutes and Centres](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/research/research-institutes-and-centres/): Specialist research groups
- [Research Impact Showcase](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/research/research-impact-showcase/): Case studies of research making a difference

## Business and Employers

- [Business Support](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/business/): How UON works with businesses
- [Grow Your Business](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/business/grow/): Support for business growth
- [Consultancy](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/business/consultancy/): Expert consultancy services
- [Talent Pipeline](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/business/talent-pipeline/): Recruit UON students and graduates
- [Business Case Studies](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/business/business-case-studies/): Examples of partnerships with organisations

## About the University

- [About UON](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/): Overview of the University of Northampton
- [Our Strategy](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/our-strategy/): The 2023–2027 strategy and social impact mission
- [Governance and Management](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/): Leadership, governance and corporate information
- [Equality, Diversity and Inclusion](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/equality-and-access-unit/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/)
- [News](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/): Latest university news
- [Events](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/events/): Upcoming open days, lectures and public events
- [Work for Us](https://www.northampton.ac.uk/community/jobs-and-recruitment/): Job vacancies at UON