Welcome Packs
January 2026 Welcome Packs.
Our welcome packs provide important information about your programme and starting your studies so that you can settle into University life during your first few weeks. Check the Welcome packs accordion for your specific welcome pack.
Packs include:
- A welcome from your course team
- Information about welcome and induction week, including our two SU Fairs
- Your academic contact (course leader). You will also be issued a Personal Tutor once you commence your studies
They may also include reading lists and resources, as well as pre-entry tasks to complete before your course starts.
If you cannot currently see your welcome pack, please check back regularly for updates.
The purpose of these pages is to help you prepare for coming to study with us. We want to make sure that you are inspired, anchored, prepared, and enabled to succeed.
If you’re joining us as an undergraduate student in the 2025/26 academic year, we’ve put together a handy calendar to guide you through everything you need to do—from the moment you arrive at UON all the way to the end of Semester 2.
Learning and teaching at the University of Northampton is designed to help you take control of your own learning, using small group teaching, team-working and one-to-one tutorials that allow learning to take place in face-to-face environments and using carefully crafted digital experiences.
The University’s Skills Hub provides you with the tools you need to succeed including access to the University’s library, reading lists, referencing, the development of academic skills, tips how to study and research and information about the one-to-one support we provide to students.
To help you prepare for this personalised approach to learning, our welcome and induction activities are designed to introduce you to our learning technologies so that you are ready to go for the start of term. Through engaging in some preparatory work before our live sessions, you can think about some of the questions you might have and have opportunities to explore the many ways in which you are supported. You can also meet the other students on your programme.
Academic Essentials – Feel Uni-Ready
This session will introduce you to the Learning Development team, outlining the academic support and services we offer. You will be guided through our Skills Hub and have an opportunity to explore what online learning resources are available to you. You will take part in a short, interactive workshop, exploring one key convention of Academic Writing. Finally, you will be given an opportunity to ask any questions you may have regarding the expectations of writing at university level.
This will be a relaxed, friendly session which we hope will encourage you to feel a little more prepared as you begin your studies. All sessions are an hour, come to one of the sessions below.
Join any of these sessions online.
- Tuesday 22 July at 4pm.
- Wednesday 30 July at 2pm.
- Monday 4 August at 11am.
- Thursday 7 August at 3pm.
- Tuesday 12 August at 1pm.
- Wednesday 13 August at 4pm.
- Wednesday 20 August at 1pm.
- Friday 22 August at 2pm.
- Thursday 28 August at 3pm.
- Tuesday 2 September at 3pm.
- Thursday 11 September at 2pm.
- Monday 15 September at 3pm.
Understanding your Qualification
You can view your Award Map online and will help you find out more about each module which comprises your qualification, the module co-ordinator and how you will be assessed.
Timetables
Once you have enrolled and your modules have been confirmed, you’ll be able to access your timetables, this can be done online via MyTimetable (username and password required). Please be aware, timetables are subject to change, so we would encourage you to subscribe to your module timetables, so you are kept informed of any changes.
Please note a copy of your timetable can be found on the MyNorthampton App once it is available.
Technology is a key part of all learning and teaching for students at Northampton. Some of you may have more experience than others in this area. The University provides a range of support whatever your skill level. Some of the technology will become available when you are fully enrolled whilst others may be accessible at an earlier stage.
Before Enrolment
As part of our welcome and induction, we would like you to engage with us using our online tool, Blackboard Collaborate. It is broadly similar to using Skype or Zoom, which you may have come across before. You will be able to join your Welcome and Induction sessions as a guest, meaning that you do not need to create an account in order to participate.
Using Collaborate
See our Collaborate Guide for Students for full details about how to use this.
After enrolment
All key University systems will become available to you once you are fully enrolled
1) NILE (Northampton Integrated Learning Environment)
NILE is the University’s digital campus. It is a collection of online tools provided by the University to support your learning and assessment. NILE is an essential part of your studies, and you will find yourself using it frequently during your time with us at Northampton.
Each of your modules has its own NILE course, and you will also have a NILE course for your programme too. The NILE courses for your modules will contain all the key information about the modules you are taking, including information about your assignments. In your NILE courses you will find module guides, resources which have been uploaded by your lecturers, and online activities for you to take part in. You will also find other important information in your NILE courses, including reading lists, and, importantly, your assignment submission points. The NILE courses for your modules will contain information about each specific module, whereas the NILE course for your programme will contain wider information about the programme of studies you have enrolled on.
See our NILE Introduction, Help & Support page for full details about how to use this platform.
2) Rate your digital fitness / digital capability using the Discovery Tool
Whilst we are getting familiar with different technologies, we don’t always step back and have a look at the big picture of our digital capability profile. Doing this allows us to pick out areas where we may need to spend a bit more time for self improvement – working smarter and not harder. The University Discovery Tool will provide guidance on areas you may wish to focus on in addition to useful links to resources which will help you.
3) LinkedIn Learning and the University Skills Hub
Once you become a student at the University of Northampton, you will have access to a wealth of online expert videos through LinkedIn Learning so you can improve your key study skills, digital skills, business skills, and lots more – any time, any place. You also have full access to the University Skills Hub which provides a range of tailored academic support.
4) Useful free Apps and tools to download
There are a number of free apps which are available for Apple and Android devices : Blackboard, LinkedIn Learning, MyNorthampton, and Safezone
Also look at our student software page for all the software that is free to University students including Microsoft Office and software to help with some subject areas. (Username and password required)
If you do not have a laptop then you may wish to take the student offer of a device where possible (course depending).
5) Open sessions and support on site
These will be advertised on the screens around campus and will be available for any student. In addition, staff will be available at a range of service desks who can provide help and support depending on your needs.
Your Internet Connection
To access NILE, you will need a reliable Internet connection. If your connection speed is less than 5Mbps download/1Mbps upload per person you may experience problems using NILE. If only you use your Internet connection, then 5Mbps download/1Mbps upload is likely to be sufficient. However, if other people use the same Internet connection at the same time you will need a faster connection.
To check your connection speed, we recommend using Fast.com or the Which Broadband Speed Test.*
Both Fast.com and the Which Broadband Speed Test will display your download and upload speeds. When using Fast, to view your upload speed select ‘Show more info’ when the speed test has completed.
*Please note that Fast.com and Which Broadband Speed Test are not provided or managed by the University of Northampton. Other speed test services are also available, and all speed test services will need to collect information from your browser, including your location and Internet provider. You can find out more about what data is collected and how it is stored and used by viewing the privacy information available on their websites
Student Futures
Student Futures is here to support you every step of the way with their 3-pillar model: Explore, Experience, and Connect. They’ll help you discover who you are, figure out where you’re headed, and guide you through the various experiences available while studying at UON – like paid part-time jobs on campus through Unitemps. Plus, they’ll show you how to highlight your skills and experiences, ensuring you get the most out of your degree and secure a rewarding future.
Whether it’s volunteering opportunities, setting up your own business, applying for jobs, polishing your CV, coaching, or mock interviews, Student Futures has you covered. And the best part? You’ll have career support for life! So don’t wait – get started as soon as you can!
January 2026
Undergraduate Welcome Packs
- Accounting & Finance BSc (Hons)
- Business Management BA (Hons)
- Global Business Management (Top-Up) BA
- Midwifery BSc
- Strategic Management & International Business (Top-Up) BA
Postgraduate Welcome Packs
- Accounting and Finance MSc
- Advanced Clinical Practice MSc and Top-Up MSc
- Education MA
- International Marketing Strategy MSc
- Project Management MSc
- Public Health MSc
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA
September 2025
Undergraduate Welcome Packs
- Acting for Stage and Screen BA (Hons)
- Advertising and Digital Marketing BA (Hons)
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Science BSc (Hons)
- Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
- Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
- Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
- Business Computing BSc (Hons)
- Business Data & Information Systems (Top Up) BSc
- Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA)
- Computer Science BSc (Hons) and Top-Up
- Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production BA (Hons)
- Criminal and Corporate Investigation BA (Hons)
- Criminology BA (Hons)
- Criminology with Psychology BA (Hons)
- Dental Nursing FdSc
- Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
- Education Studies BA (Hons)
- Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng (Hons)
- Engineering BSc (Hons) and HNC
- Engineering (Top-up) BSc (Hons)
- English BA (Hons)
- Environmental Sciences BSc (Hons)
- esports BSc (Hons)
- Fashion Marketing and Promotion BA (Hons)
- Fashion, Textiles and Footwear BA (Hons)
- Finance BSc (Hons)
- Fine Art BA (Hons)
- Games Art BA (Hons), Games Design BA (Hons), Animation BA (Hons), and Games Programming BSc (Hons)
- Geography BSc (Hons)
- Graphic Design BA (Hons) and Graphic Design (Top Up) BA
- Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Stage and Screen BA (Hons)
- Health Sciences BSc (Hons)
- Health and Social Care Practice BA
- History BA (Hons)
- Hospitality Management BA (Hons)
- Human Resource Management BA (Hons)
- Illustration BA (Hons) and Illustration (Top-Up) BA
- Integrated Foundation Year
- Interior Architecture and Spatial Design BA (Hons)
- International Accounting (Top-Up) BSc
- International Business Management BA (Hons)
- International Banking and Finance (Top-Up) BSc
- International Education (Top-Up) BA
- International Finance (Top-Up) BSc
- International Tourism & Hospitality Management (Top-Up) BA
- Law with Criminology BA (Hons)
- Learning and Teaching BA (BALT)
- Learning and Teaching (FDLT) and Learning and Teaching (SEND and Inclusive Provision Pathway) Foundation Degree
- LLB Law and LLB Law Accelerated
- Marketing BSc (Hons)
- Marketing Management (Top Up) BA
- Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
- Multimedia Journalism BA (Hons)
- Multimedia Sports Journalism BA (Hons)
- Music Production BA (Hons)
- Nursing Associate FdSc
- Nursing BSc (Hons) all pathways including Adult, Children and Young People, Learning Disability, and Mental Health
- Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
- Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
- Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
- Photography BA (Hons) and Photography (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
- Physical Education and Sport BA (Hons)
- Physiotherapy BSc (Pre-registration)
- Psychological Science of Sport and Exercise BSc (Hons)
- Podiatry BSc (Hons)
- Popular Music BA (Hons)
- Pre-sessional English Programme (PEP)
- Primary Education 5-11 BA (Hons)
- Product Design BA (Hons)
- Professional Accounting (Top-Up) BSc
- Professional Policing BA (Hons)
- Psychology BSc (Hons) – All Pathways
- Social Work BA (Hons)
- Sociology BA (Hons)
- Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
- Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
- Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)
- Sport Rehabilitation and Conditioning BSc (Hons)
- Web Development and Cybersecurity BSc (Hons)
- Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons)
Master’s and Postgraduate Welcome Packs
- Advanced Design and Manufacturing MSc
- Business Analytics MSc
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) MSc
- Clinical Practice PGDip and PGCert
- Computing MSc (all pathways)
- Counselling MSc
- Counselling Children and Young People MSc
- Criminal and Corporate Investigations and Intelligence MA
- Digital Marketing MSc
- Financial and Investment Analysis MSc
- Human Resource Management MA and PGDip
- Infant and Family Mental Health and Wellbeing MA
- International Business Management MSc
- Law and Social Justice LLM
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc
- Master of Business Administration MBA and MBA Finance
- Molecular Medicine MSc
- Post Graduate Certificate in Practice Education
- PGCE (Top-Up) Primary/ Early Years / Secondary
- Primary Education 5-11 QTS PGCE
- Psychology MSc
- Special Educational Needs and Inclusion MA
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) PGDip
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) MSc
- Urgent Care PGCert
January 2025
Postgraduate welcome packs
The Students’ Union would like to invite you to meet the Sports and Societies at their Welcome Fairs:
- Sport Clubs Welcome Fair: Wednesday 24 September 2025, from 10am
- Society Welcome Fair: Thursday 25 September 2025, from 10am
The Students’ Union is all about improving your University experience, we have sites in the Learning Hub ground floor and in the Engine Shed on the Waterside Campus. We are led by students, underpinned by volunteers and staff, seeking to ensure that your time at the university is the best it can possibly be; that it is rewarding, fulfilling, and memorable.
All students automatically become members of the Students’ Union for FREE, you don’t have to do anything to become a member! As a member, you are entitled to all of their services and opportunities, including sports, societies, volunteering, welfare, advice, and support; representation, retail outlets, and student club nights.
Looking to get involved?
- Student Groups: The SU has a wide variety of student groups that you can join! Ranging from Rugby to Archery, Art to Artificial Intelligence, Crochet to Pole Fitness. All of these groups are run by student volunteers and will be looking for new members.
- Course Representatives: Nominate yourself to be a Course Representative who gathers feedback from their cohort and meets with staff to discuss how to make the student experience even better. Our course representatives give you the chance to shape your own education. To nominate yourself to become a Course Representative please speak to your lecturer who can recruit you.
For more information about Welcome Events and the range of services we offer head to the SU website.
Supporting Your Success
Visit the University Supporting You webpages to find out more about all our teams. The core teams you should find out about include:
- Library and Learning Services, including our Academic Librarian and Learning Development Teams
- Academic and Pastoral Support from your Personal Tutor and our Student Support and Advice Team
- The Student Information Desk who can signpost you to our specialist support services
- The University of Northampton Students’ Union – for clubs and societies, sports and other social activities, as well as support, information and guidance
- The IT Services Desk who can help resolve your IT issues.
Make a note of those teams that you think will be particularly helpful. Discussing these with your Personal Tutor during your one-to-one meeting with them will help you make a good start to your academic year.
Support and Wellbeing
The Student Support and Advice Team offers friendly, professional and confidential advice and guidance during your studies.
If you are struggling on your course, have had a change of circumstances or you are experiencing life events that are affecting your ability to study, they support you and can be contacted via the Student Information Desk in the Learning Hub or by emailing: studentsupportofficers@northampton.ac.uk.