Northumbria University (reviews)

I’m doing Masters in Communication Design from Northumbria University and I am very pleased with the experience. The program is well-structured and provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of communication design. The coursework is challenging but rewarding, and I’m able to develop my skills in areas such as typography, layout, branding, and digital media. The faculty is professional, knowledgeable and supportive, and they provided me with valuable feedback whenever it is required.

This is my second year at Northumbria University as I done a foundation year last year and I have to say it has been an alright experience. Studying last year was very good and as started getting back into normal life ask lockdown finished it felt really good. The university really tries to get you settled in by having open days, balls and also my favourite, the student bar.

Although I studied remotely (from Sri Lanka) the university supported me in the best possible way to interact. The tutors did their best in guiding with regard to the assignments and research. The portal was super useful. Overall, it was an interesting journey.

Northumbria university has a diversity of opportunities for students to choose their course. As when it comes to applying for niche courses this particular university has a variety of options for students to build their careers.

(+) Firstly, I love Newcastle upon Tyne as a city itself-not for its richness regarding night clubs & bars, but I love the unlimited opportunities you might do here during the study. Travel the North East, easy connections to other parts of the UK, beach 15 minutes by metro, International Airport where you can easily get by metro in 30min for only £‎5
(+) Cheap costs of living in comparison with other UK cities&many work opportunities to work part-time!

(+) Northumbria became the UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR FOR 2022 according to the prestigious Higher Education award
(+) The quality of teaching is at a high level
(+) Business Clinic as a part of your final project-i.e. you have real-life experience when graduating even though you have not undergone the placement year
(+) Small size classes so everyone has a chance to participate, i.e. learning by doing approach
(+) Constant support from your module tutors
(+) I had an opportunity to be an ITT student ambassador thanks to this programme
(+) 80% Business vs 20% Tourism modules-more interesting for me in particular!!
(+) Study Abroad is available the second semester of the second year, i.e. you won’t lose the entire year while still having exchange experience
(+) Amazing study spaces&modern campus!!!
(+) University food delivery-very affordable
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(-) This course, in particular, will no longer be available for the following years
(-!!!) no/low Touring grand when participating in study abroad with zero empathy from the study abroad team
(-) Ask4Help (never) helps
(-) overall administration support is not the biggest strength of Northumbria
(-) Tourism courses are sometimes very repetitive&common sense based

Studying in Northumbria as an international student is so different because of the exposure to a different culture. The course is well-structured and details the way I am going to be assessed at the beginning making it easy for me to prepare what I want to write in my essays for different modules.

Northumbria University has been an enchanting university to study through its helpful staff, good facilities and interesting courses. There has been a lot of support when dealing with issues relating to student finance and other uncertainties, allowing for minimal stress.

Very good university, staff are friendly and helpful. Some staff go above and beyond for their students of which is always a plus. Course content is interesting and engaging and really encourages you to learn more.