Apprenticeships Welcome

Enrol Now

All students must be enrolled in order to study at the University. 

You are advised to complete enrolment as soon as possible and arrive by your course start date so that you can attend induction activities. You can complete the full enrolment process online by logging on to your Student Portal, selecting 'Enrol' from the main menu and following the instructions.

You will need your username and password, which you should have already received by email. When you have completed this process successfully you will receive a confirmation email to your University email account. See Understanding the enrolment process in your Student Portal for full guidance.

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Plan your journey to Campus

Whether you travel by rail or road, Northumbria University is easy to reach. Located in the north-east of England, Northumbria has two distinct campuses. The largest, City Campus, is centrally located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Coach Lane Campus, set in a leafy suburb, is just 3 miles from City Campus. 

Wherever you are travelling from, your Welcome Pack below contains lots of useful information about travelling to campus, what to bring with you and how to ensure a smooth arrival. 

Set up DUO Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) offers an extra layer of protection for your Northumbria account by adding a second step (a push notification) to verify your identity when you log in.

After enrolling onto your programme, you will be sent an email from DUO (sent by no-reply@duosecurity.com) prompting you to download the DUO Mobile app to your Smartphone.

See our Duo Multi-Factor Authentication webpage for more information.

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Accessing Your Timetable

Your timetable includes both your Programme Induction sessions and your teaching sessions. It is essential to attend all scheduled sessions to get the most out of your University experience.

Programme Induction sessions are your opportunity to:

• Meet your academic staff and fellow students.
• Get familiar with the campus.
• Discover the fantastic resources available to support your studies. 

You can view your timetable through:

• MyTimetable
• Your Student Portal dashboard
• The NU Connect App

Please see the Accessing your teaching timetable article on your Student Portal for more information and full guidance.

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Collect your Smartcard

Your Smartcard is not only your student identification but used for essential everyday tasks like accessing University buildings and using the Library. Please see Collecting your Student Smartcard article on your Student Portal for full details.  

Start your academic studies

You can access a wide range of information, guidance and support from your University Library throughout the year, including online content, workshops and one-to-one sessions. See Developing your learning skills for more information on topics including:

• Academic writing
• Note taking
• Research skills
• Critical reading
• Time management
• Academic referencing

If you have dyslexia or another Specific Learning Difference, you can access support from our Student Accessibility Team, which can include a personalised plan of reasonable adjustments, one-to-one specialist support tutorials and specific learning resources. See the Accessing general and specific study skills and resources article on your Student Portal for more information or to access support. 

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Complete your Consent and Bystander Training

As part of the University's commitment to a safe and respectful environment, you must complete the following mandatory training as part of your induction:

Consent Training

Understanding consent means we are all able to have more safe, healthy and enjoyable sexual experiences. This training will help you:

• Understand the law around consent and your ethical obligations.
• Explore how gender, stereotypes, and culture affect consent.
• Learn how to communicate clearly with partners and respond to sexual harassment or violence.

Bystander Training

This training will help you:

• Learn to safely intervene using the 5Ds model - Direct, Distract, Delegate, Delay, Disapprove.
• Recognise and challenge harmful behaviours, including those that may seem like 'banter'.
• Understand how harassment intersects with identity.
• Promote empathy, inclusion, and respectful expression.

Once you are fully enrolled onto your programme, you can access the training via Blackboard.

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Get to know your Students’ Union

Northumbria Students' Union (NSU) is here to make your apprenticeship experience the best it can be. As an apprentice you can:

• Get independent advice about your course from the NSU Advice Centre.
• Choose to join a wide range of societies.
• Speak up for apprentices and make positive changes through our student voice work.

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Get involved

As an apprentice, we understand you'll be balancing work with your studies. You have the option to join Northumbria's vibrant community at your own pace and preference, where you can make new friends and get involved in activities such as Be Part Of It - our events programme exclusive to Northumbria students.

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Your career

Our careers and employment service is called Graduate Futures, and can provide you with advice to help you develop your career within your organisation and offer support when required.