Why Northumbria?

Business accreditation

Northumbria University’s business faculty (Newcastle Business School) is part of a select group of business schools worldwide, following accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in business and accounting – the first in Europe to gain the double accreditation. Founded in 1916, AACSB International is the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools that offer undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees in business and accounting. We take pride in offering a high quality learning experience to all our students and being accredited helps you to trust in the quality of teaching that you receive while you study with us.

Career focused from day one

If you join us, you will find that you are on a fast track that’s designed to take your talent into the world of employment. 94.7% of Northumbria University graduates are in work or further study 6 months after graduation¹ and the University is ranked 9^th in the UK for the number of graduates in professional employment.² The University is also top ranked in the UK for graduate start-ups (based on estimated turnover).³

Full-time Masters students at our Northumbria London Campus have the opportunity to undertake further professional training after successfully completing their programme. The Professional Pathways are offered in partnership with QA, the UK’s largest corporate training provider. These courses give you an unrivalled opportunity to gain first hand professional skills whilst studying alongside delegates from across the corporate sector, perfect as you look to advance your career and stand out from the crowd.

¹Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015/16

²Number of graduates in professional or managerial roles six months after graduation, DLHE 2015/16

³Based on estimated turnover and number of jobs created (HEBCIS 2016/17)

Credible alumni

Some of the most notable names from the world of technology, sport and entertainment have passed through the doors of Northumbria University at some point. World renowned names such as Sir Jonathan Ive KBE (Chief Design Officer at Apple), UK Olympic gold-medallist Victoria Pendleton CBE and Rob Law MBE (entrepreneur) have all graduated from Northumbria University and gone on to be huge successes in their fields.

Global perspectives on contemporary subjects

We use our research to shape and enrich our teaching, reflecting contemporary knowledge and practice, informed by global perspectives. Working together in an ambitious academic learning community you will debate, discuss, challenge and advance your knowledge. Throughout your studies with us you will build transferable skills and develop your critical thinking, equipping you for life beyond your studies and in to your career.