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Be Your Own Boss.

We can help you with your business idea.

At Northumbria we understand the challenge of starting up your own business and that is why we have a dedicated team to help you become your own boss. For the second year running we are the UK’s top ranked university for graduate business start-ups based on turnover.

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We've been named the UK’s top ranked university for graduate business start-ups based on turnover, for a second year running.

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A number of our courses actively encourage you to set up your own business during your studies.

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Design graduates Dan Ziglam and Elliot Brook continue to grow their business, Deadgood Ltd, from strength to strength.

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Design graduate Rob Law proved the Dragons wrong by successfully launching his children's suitcase the Trunki.

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