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The University of Northampton (UON)

England, United Kingdom
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About

The University of Northampton is a public university based in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. It was formed in 1999 by the amalgamation of a number of training colleges, and gained full university status as the University of Northampton in 2005

Acronym UON
Nickname UON
Motto / Slogan Let us not be ignorant
Colour maroon, black, and gold
Founded 2005
Location Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Address University of Northampton Waterside Campus University Drive Northampton - NN1 5PH

Mission

The University of Northampton's mission is to transform students' lives by sharing knowledge, supporting creativity, and empowering them to make positive differences in their communities and beyond. 

Vision

The University of Northampton's vision is to be a research-based university that creates a positive and inclusive research and knowledge exchange community. 

The University of Northampton

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

  • Faculty of Business and Law
  • Faculty of Arts, Science, and Technology
  • Faculty of Health, Education, and Society

Reasons to Study at The University of Northampton

  1. Learning Development

    Learning Development work with students to enhance and foster independence in academic, study and maths and statistical skills. We work with students in various ways:

    • Workshops within your programme
    • One-to-one tutorials (online or face to face)
    • Drop-in sessions (online and face to face)
    • Study guides, videos and online resources on our Skills Hub
    • Peer support via Learning Development Mentors
  2. Learning Technology

    Our Learning Technology Team enhances teaching and learning through expert guidance, training, and consultation. They assist staff and students in using NILE and provide support for technology-enabled teaching, digital assessments, and student engagement. The team includes Learning Technologists, a Learning Support Analyst, a Student Engagement Manager, and an E-Learning/Multimedia Developer dedicated to improving digital learning experiences.

     

  3. Mental Health Training

    MHFA is an internationally recognised course that teaches how to identify signs of mental ill health and provide first-aid support. Like physical first aid, it helps you listen, reassure, and respond in crises. The training strengthens practical and interpersonal skills, deepens understanding of mental health, and raises awareness of factors affecting wellbeing, including your own. 

  4. Archive

    The University of Northampton Archive was officially opened in September 2010 and houses the historical records of the institution. These date back to 11 March, 1867 when a free public lecture on science and art was held in Northampton Town Hall. As a result of its popularity, evening classes in electricity and magnetism were started in October of the same year and the journey to today’s University of Northampton began.


     

Fees

Undergraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students GBP 9,535
International Students GBP 17,000

Postgraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students GBP 8,500
International Students GBP 17,495

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

Entry requirements vary by course. Check the course page for your course requirements.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

Applicants for MSc Advanced Design and Manufacturing will normally hold a recognized first or second class honors degree from a UK university or international equivalent in a relevant subject area.

 All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • Meet the minimum English language requirements (see our IELTS page) IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent)
    for study at postgraduate level.

How To Apply For Admission

All university applications for full-time undergraduate courses are completed through UCAS. The code you will need to complete your application for the University of Northampton is N38.

Please apply directly to the University if you wish to apply for one of the following:

  • part-time study
  • distance or online learning
  • post registration study
  • or full-time postgraduate study (including Master’s courses)

To apply to the University directly, please do so using the ‘apply now’ buttons found on your designated course page.

POSTGRADUATE:

This guidance is informed by the Admission Policy, Admissions Guidance and Special Admissions Policy.

International Applicants should also refer to the How to apply page for International students for specific guidance for International applicants.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected],[email protected]
Phone : +440300 303 2772, +44 1604 893981

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Campus Tour

Facilities

  • Classrooms
  • Library
  • Laboratory
  • Research Center
  • Accommodation
  • Sports
  • Gym
  • ICT
  • Cafeteria

Library: These pages have been produced by the Academic Librarians to help you get started using the library, which you’ll find within the Learning Hub. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with library spaces, resources and services, as they will play a significant part in your studies and be crucial to your success.

Sport: At the University of Northampton, we provide a diverse range of high-quality sporting services for students, staff, and the public, always striving to be at the heart of Northampton sport. For those wanting to stay fit and enjoy the social benefits of sport participation, we have a great range of offers available through UON Active Campus, and gym and swimming pool facilities provided through our partnership with Trilogy Leisure. Our student sports clubs also provide free opportunities across a wide range of sports.

Cafeteria: At Waterside Campus, you’ll find a wide array of eating options. The Market is the largest restaurant on Waterside Campus and is the perfect place to meet up with friends for a hot breakfast. They have you covered for lunch, with the daily meal of the day, hot and cold grab-n-go food choices a curry of the day, fresh salad bar and the popular noodle bar. The meal deal option is still one of the cheapest options in town!

Accommodation: At the University of Northampton, we know that making the right choice about where to live while you study can make a huge difference to your university experience; whether you’d prefer to live in our halls of residence or in privately-owned housing, we have a range of university accommodation options available to suit you.

Research Center: Our internationally renowned research institutes and centres make a real difference to people’s lives through improvements to health and well-being, education, public safety, business’ and the environment.



 

School Contact

Address

University of Northampton Waterside Campus University Drive Northampton - NN1 5PH

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

+44(0)300 303 2772, +44 01604 735500

Fax Number

+44 01604 720636

Website Address

https://www.northampton.ac.uk/

Accreditations

  • Higher Learning Commission in the UK
  • National Bureau for State Post Secondary Education (USA)
  • Medical Council of America (USA).

Vice Chancellor

Professor Anne-Marie Kilday

Professor Anne-Marie Kilday is Vice Chancellor and Professor of Criminal History at the University of Northampton and joined the University on 1 August 2022. She writes and researches on various aspects of criminal history, particularly focusing on violent behaviour and gendered criminality. Professor Kilday started her academic career in Scotland working at the University of Strathclyde and then ... read more
the University of Glasgow. She joined Oxford Brookes University in 2000 as a Lecturer in Early Modern History and progressed her career at the University securing various promotions from Principal Lecturer through to Dean.

Academic Staff

  • Becky Bradshaw

    Chief Operating Officer Becky has worked in the higher education sector for over 20 years and became Chief Operating Officer at the University of Northampton in 2023 before being appointed as Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chief... read more
    Operating Officer in 2024. Becky led the operationalisation of the University of Northampton’s new and innovative Waterside Campus and most recently directed their strategic response to the Coronavirus pandemic. She is passionate about social impact and the influence of professional services on student outcomes, alongside sustainability and environmental improvement, and currently leads development of both the University’s Sustainability and Estates strategies.
  • Reverend Richard Coles

    The Chancellor Until his retirement from parish duties in 2022, the Reverend Richard Coles was a Church of England priest in Finedon, Northamptonshire, where two of his ancestors were Vicars in the seventeenth centu... read more
    ry. In complete contrast, more than 35 years previous Richard was the instrumentalist half of synth-pop band The Communards, together with Jimmy Somerville. During the 1980s The Communards had three UK Top 10 hits, including Never Can Say Goodbye and the biggest-selling single of 1986, Don’t Leave Me This Way.

    Born in 1962, the young Richard Coles grew up in Northamptonshire and attended Wellingborough School where he was a chorister until adolescence wrecked his voice and revealed his sexuality. Age 18, as a gay runaway he moved to London try to find a liveable life, and there met Glaswegian singer Jimmy Somerville. In 1983, Richard was invited by Jimmy to join his band, Bronski Beat, as a sax player and the following year the duo left to form The Communards — named after the short-lived 1871 Paris Commune formed in the wake of the French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War.

  • Dayo Adedapo

    Board of Governor Members Dayo Adedapo is a talented and experienced senior risk leader in financial services with experience in the infrastructure and fintech industries. Earlier in his career while working for Network Rail a... read more
    nd consulting for Arup he has led high performing risk teams and held responsibility for directing risk management activities on a number of major infrastructure and transformation programmes.

    More recently, Dayo has been working for HSBC, firstly leading the implementation and embedding of a new Operational Risk Management framework in their Digital Bank and subsequently leading risk governance and oversight activities for the Wealth and Personal Banking division for resilience and cyber security risks specifically.

    Dayo is very passionate about equality and fairness and believes higher education can be a strong tool in addressing many issues in the world today. Dayo also chairs the board of trustees for a local charity.


     

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Notable Alumni

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History

Education has an extensive history in Northampton dating back to the 13th century whilst the University of Northampton has evolved from the beginning of the 20th century.

1924

Northampton Technical College was established.

1932

St George’s Avenue building was opened by the Duke and Duchess of York.

1937

The School of Art opened.

1972

Margaret Thatcher opened the College of Education at Park Campus.