Working on the Future
Many parents worry about the financial implications of university study. Now, more than ever before, a degree is seen as an investment in the future. Recent reports show average graduate lifetime earnings are up to 25% higher than those without university-level qualifications (although this figure varies between courses).
Northumbria has a strong employment record. Latest figures show that our graduates enjoy one of the strongest employment reates in the UK. Despite the recent economic downturn, 92.3%* of 2009 graduates who were available for work were either employed or undertaking further study within six months of graduating.
*Higher Education Statistics Agency
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"Northumbria University is helping to shape this new economy, through its partnership with new industries, the use of latest technologies, a culture of innovation and entrepreneurialism, and a high proportion of professionally accredited courses with a focus on graduate attributes and employability skills." |
Northumbria Alumni Association - A lifelong link to the University
At Northumbria, the bond between the University and its students continues long after graduation day thanks to the Northumbria Alumni Association.
It is an exclusive club which unites over 100,000 Northumbria graduates from across the world, all with the same great experiences of this University and city.
All completing students are automatically enrolled in the Association, and can take advantage of a range of dedicated services, including a global events programme, regular communications, ongoing access to the University's careers service, discounted tuition fees for further study at Northumbria and many other benefits to help with their personal and career development.
Amongst our well known alumni . . .
Amanda Berry - Chief Executive of BAFTA (British Academy for Film and TV Arts)
Duncan Lloyd - Guitarist with Newcastle-based band Maximo Park
Gordon Sumner (Sting), CBE - Musician, Songwriter, Actor and Northumbria Honorary Graduate
Simon Butterworth - Design Director with Ford Australia
Scott Henshall - International Fashion Designer
Jonathan Ive - Vice-President of Industrial Design, Apple Computers. Designer of the IMac and IPod and Northumbria Honorary Graduate
Rodney Bickerstaffe - Former General Secretary of UNISON
Alexey Mordashov - General Director of the Severstal Group, one of the largest steel plants in Russia and Northumbria Honorary Graduate
Bob Murray, CBE - Former Chairman of Sunderland Football Club
Judith Hunter, MBE - Director of Nursing at Sunderland
Chris Cook - GB, Commonwealth and Olympic swimmer
Martin Corry, MBE - Leicester Tigers and England Rugby Captain
Steve Cram, MBE - Olympic athlete, Chairman of the English Institute of Sport and Northumbria Honorary Graduate
Vicky Pendleton - Olympic cyclist
