Frequently Asked Questions
Below we answer some frequently asked questions about flexible study at Northumbria University.
What are the advantages of flexible study?
- Flexible learning fits around your life
- Balance existing work or family commitments with your studies
- Earn the same qualification as students studying full time/on campus with no distinction between study modes on your qualification
- Complete the same course with the same modules as a full-time/on campus student
- Enhanced career prospects and employability
- Access the same facilities and levels of support
How will I study?
Part-time students will attend one of our campuses in Newcastle upon Tyne or London.
Distance learning students are taught online, so they can study from wherever works best for them.
All students have full access to our 24/7 library facilities, support services, and the university’s online learning portal.
Our Libraries also offer a postal service for eligible part-time and distance learners.
What should I do if I am struggling to juggle work, life and commitments?
The first thing you should do is contact your designated tutor or the Student Support Team who have years of experience in helping busy students to success.
What courses are available?
We offer over 60 undergraduate and postgraduate part-time courses and over 20 distance learning courses.
Discover our full list of part-time and distance learning courses.
What are the tuition fees?
To find out the tuition fees for the course you are interested in, please visit the webpage for the course you're interested in and click on the ‘Fees and Funding’ section for specific information.
I'm an International student, can I study a part-time or distance learning course?
The University welcomes international applicants for distance learning courses. Eligibility for international students studying part-time courses can differ depending on VISA regulations. For more advice contact:
International Office
Northumbria University
21 Ellison Place
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
UK
Email: international@northumbria.ac.uk
Tel +44 (0)191 227 4274
(If you have already applied to Northumbria and have a query, please contact internationaladmissions@northumbria.ac.uk or telephone 00 44 191 243 7906)
How do I apply for a part-time or distance learning course?
Some courses may have different application procedures – please check the specific course page for details.
It is also advised that you review our Application deadlines & Key dates and Admissions guide hub for further information.
I have further questions, who do I contact?
We understand that choosing to study a part-time or distance learning course is an important decision and we would like to be able to provide you with as much information as we can to assist you.
Visit individual course pages for information on who to contact for further information.
