Ideally situated in the 5th best student city in the UK (QS Best Student Cities 2026), Northumbria University is a UK Top 40 University (Complete University Guide 2026) with a diverse community of 34,500 students from over 140 countries.
Northumbria University is proud to offer a range of Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) approved & accredited courses and programmes. Explore our list of courses and programmes under our Education and Training page.
Northumbria is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic quality. We conduct ground-breaking research that is responsive to the science & technology, health & well being, economic and social and arts & cultural needs for the communities
Northumbria University is renowned for the calibre of its business-ready graduates. Our alumni network has over 253,000 graduates based in 178 countries worldwide in a range of sectors, our alumni are making a real impact on the world.
Why study postgraduate law courses at Northumbria?
Northumbria Law School is one of the largest Law Schools in the UK, with a national and international reputation for innovation in legal education. We focus on law in practice and are committed to ensuring that students develop the knowledge and skills needed to become successful legal professionals.
Our Centre for Evidence and Criminal Justice Studies is recognised as a global research and engagement centre bringing together academics, judges and lawyers. Our research tackles the big questions such as ‘How do we protect and care for our world and the people in it?’ and by joining us at Northumbria you can contribute to finding the answers.
We also have a student law office where you can gain real-world experience and put your skills to the test ensuring that when you graduate you are ready for the challenging world of law.