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A Parents Guide to University


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At Northumbria we recognise that university is a big step for parents as well as students. From choosing a course and making an application, to student finance and living away from home - there’s a lot of information to take in and you’re bound to have some questions. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. We want to make things as simple as possible, so we’ve collated lots of useful information for parents, carers and guardians all in one place.

Explore our basic guides and videos below and help your child make informed choices about their future and check out our 'Still Time to Apply' page that provides relevant information for those that might have missed the UCAS application date. For international parents looking to support their child's university journey, check out our comprehensive International Parents Guide. It's packed with valuable resources to assist you through every step of the application process, ensuring a smooth transition for your child's education abroad. 

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NORTHUMBRIA NEWSPAPER.

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LIVE BITESIZE EVENTS.

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ADMISSIONS ADVICE.

Keep up to date with all of our applicant information.


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HOW TO APPLY.

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IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

 MOBILE CROP TEST
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2025 ENTRY

APPLY VIA UCAS

 


 

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YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING EXPERIENCE.  

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WELCOME PACK

A guide for new students.

 

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WHERE TO LIVE AT UNI.

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LIFE IN NEWCASTLE

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VIEW OUR ACCOMMODATION

 

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STUDENT FINANCE.

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YOUR FAQS

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AVAILABLE FINANCIAL GUIDANCE

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COST OF LIVING

 

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FEELING SUPPORTED AT UNI.

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STUDENT LIFE AND WELLBEING

 

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YOUR CHILD'S FUTURE.

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CAREERS & EMPLOYABILITY

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OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY ABROAD

Latest News and Features

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Harriette Moore and Tim Ingleby from Northumbria University have been awarded Venice Fellowships by the British Council.
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Left to right: Joshua Sisskin, First Secretary of the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Berlin and Dr Ulugbek Azimov of Northumbria University.
Richard Lamb, Head of KTP Programme, Innovate UK and John Clayton, Knowledge Transfer Adviser, Innovate UK KTN, met with the project team for the Northumbria University and Space Architects KTP.
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Members of staff from the Department of Architecture and Built Environment at Northumbria University celebrate the Surveying programmes retaining RICS accreditation.
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