Distance Learning
The University offers a wide range of academic subjects that can be studied on a distance learning or flexible basis i.e. you will not be required to attend the University for lectures and tutorials on a regular weekly basis.
Distance learning courses do not usually require any attendance at the University, whilst flexible learning courses will require minimal attendance for workshops and other learning sessions.
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Subject Areas
Northumbria University offers a wide range of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level where you will benefit from a high quality learning experience combined with excellent student support to help you gain a qualification that will enhance your career prospects.
We offer distance learning courses in the following subject areas. You can click on the link to each subject area to find out more or use our online course directory to search for a specific course.
- Arts
- Building Information Modelling and Building Design
- Business
- Computing
- Design
- Engineering
- Humanities
- Information Management
- Law
- Media
- Project Management
- Surveying, Construction and Housing
Request a Prospectus
Our Part-time Prospectus contains information about our full range of distance learning, flexible and open learning courses. In addition you will find details about services and support for distance learning students and student biographies across our subjects. To order your copy online please click here.



