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Open Days

Our open days give you the chance to see first-hand how the University of Northampton does things differently - helping to shape you in to the best version of yourself and make anything possible. 

Each open day programme is packed with subject information, advice sessions, tours and activities designed to give you all the details you need on what it's like to live and study here.

For details of our upcoming open day dates and to register your interest and book your place, please visit our website.


 

Student Life in Northampton

A huge part of coming to university is the social life. You’ve got the opportunity to make new friends, enjoy hobbies new and old, and sample everything the town has to offer.

As well as all the fun things, we also provide a supportive environment for you, so that your life at university is as smooth as possible. We understand that for a lot of people, coming to university is a massive step and we are here to help, whatever you may need.

If all of that isn’t enough, Northampton town and county have so much to offer too. We’ve got plenty of culture, sport and history to keep you busy in your downtime.

For more information visit our website northampton.ac.uk/northamptonshire


 

Travel information

The University of Northampton is approximately one hour from both London and Birmingham, by rail and road. Northampton has excellent links with the M1 and M6 motorways and the A14 is close by. We’re located close to town, so travelling to and from campus couldn’t be easier.

University of Northampton
Waterside Campus 
University Drive
Northampton
NN1 5PH

 

Get in touch

Enquiries
Tel: 0300 303 2772
Email: [email protected]
Website: northampton.ac.uk

Facilities

Our purpose-built beautiful campus is only a few years old and consists of the following facilities.

The Creative Hub brings together creative and science disciplines in a flexible
learning space, the Creative Hub sits next to the beautiful marina on the banks of the River Nene.

The Learning Hub offers a 24/7 library and learning environment, as well as a
Café, bar and restaurants, so you can grab a bite to eat between seminars. Walking through the doors you’ll enter an incredible light-filled foyer that has been built around the model of a piazza, where people meet, study, work or just relax.

The Development Hub which is only a short walk from campus is home to a small number of courses within acting, art and music.

The Innovation Centre. Located directly opposite the railway station in the town centre, this conservatoire teaching environment is home to some of our performance courses and has six purpose-built specialist studios for teaching, rehearsals and acting workshops.

However you choose to spend your downtime, the Sports Dome gives you access to a whole host of sports – including netball, badminton, volleyball and basketball. These facilities are in addition to three outdoor multi-use games areas and a floodlit full-size all-weather sports pitch. We’ve also partnered with Trilogy Leisure to offer discounted membership at their superb gyms and swimming pools, located nearby.

Visit our campus tour page for further information. 


 

Courses and Fees

Choosing the right course is one of the most important decisions you'll make. So we do everything we can to keep it as straightforward as possible. We offer a whole range of study options and different course combinations to help you to find your passion and go on to achieve.

We offer a wide range of undergraduate degrees, most of which take three years to complete. The two most common degree programmes are Bachelor of Arts (BA) which includes subjects such as Business, English, History and The Arts; and Bachelor of Science (BSc) with subjects such as Computer Science and Engineering. 

To view the full list of courses which include the entry requirements visit northampton.ac.uk/courses 

For information on funding your studies to include bursaries and scholarships please visit northampton.ac.uk/fees-and-funding 

Postgraduate Study

Accommodation

A popular choice for first year and international students, our Halls of Residence with on or off campus locations suit all budgets and offer the perfect environment to meet new people and stand on your own two feet while you study. We know it’s never easy to leave home for the first time. Which is why we’ve designed our Halls with you and your needs in mind. All of our accommodation options include 24 hours security, network access, WiFi, are fully furnished with all utilities included in your rent. Our residential life team are also on hand to support through the day and night.

Our on-campus Student Village is just a few metres from the academic buildings where you’ll be learning. You might choose to live in one of the five-storey flats, or perhaps you’d prefer one of the four-storey townhouses with landscaped courtyards. 

St John’s Halls of Residence is a five-minute walk from campus and offers single en-suites, single studio flats and twin studios. 

If you prefer the quieter life, away from the hustle and bustle of the campus, one of our en-suite or studio options based off-campus might be the place for you. Our Halls of Residence at Scholars Green offer limited parking (subject to strict criteria), a range of regular social activities, free weekday bus travel to and from campus.

To find out more about our accommodation including the fees for 2023/24 visit northampton.ac.uk/accommodation 

 

What Student's Say

"UON is the best place to develop your academic skills as well as to gain fabulous experiences. Northampton isn’t big and busy so you can cherish spending time with your friends and on your own, which I think is great for a student life."
Yuri Sato, International Student from Japan

“The resources, support system and programmes offered by the University of Northampton moulded and shaped me to never look back, but to aim to be destined for success. It’s an amazing learning environment.” 
Lorraine Gorimani, Advertising & Digital Marketing BA (Hons)

"I was pleasantly surprised by the support available throughout my studies, with advice and mentoring from student success mentors, as well as lecturers. I always found myself being pushed out of my comfort zone and speaking and contributing where I could in sessions. This helped me to form life-long connections with my peers and this has been invaluable in the transition from university to graduating." 
Georgia Boyd, Law LLB (Hons)

“Along with supporting my studies, my lecturers supported me in finding my career path, giving information on the breadth of jobs there are in the industry and ways to get that first step in the door. This was really critical as I had no connections within the industry, so it helped me to understand how I could turn a passion into a career. I had an amazing time at Northampton, being able to study what I was truly passionate about, and taking those first steps in my career." 
Eleanor Todd, Film & Screen Studies BA (Hons)