How to Find a Course on the University of Northampton Website

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The University of Northampton (UON) website has a course search tool on its homepage, labelled "Find a course for you" and "Find your course." Use it if you already know your subject or want to browse by level. If you are unsure where to start, the trending subject list below the search box is a faster entry point.

Start With the Homepage Search

  1. Go to northampton.ac.uk.
  2. Find the "Find a course for you" section on the homepage.
  3. Enter a subject, course name, or keyword into the search field.
  4. Open the results and select a course page to read the details.

The expected result is a list of matching courses. From there, each course page is where you check entry requirements and study details before deciding.

Browse by Subject Area

If you do not have a specific course in mind, the homepage lists trending subjects you can click into directly:

  • Business
  • Sport
  • Nursing
  • Law
  • Psychology
  • Computing
  • Design

These are starting points, not the full catalogue. If your subject is not listed, use the search tool instead.

Choose the Right Study Route

UON organises its courses by level and audience. The homepage links to these routes:

Route Use it if you are
Undergraduate Study Applying for a bachelor's degree
Master's Study Applying for a postgraduate degree
International Study An international applicant
Integrated Foundation Year Entering through a foundation year before your degree

Pick the route that matches your situation first, then search within it. This narrows results and avoids mixing undergraduate and postgraduate listings.

Check the Course Page Before You Apply

Once you open a course page, confirm:

  • Entry requirements
  • Study details and how the course is delivered
  • Whether an Integrated Foundation Year option applies

The homepage also points to an Employability promise and a student support package described as "Laptops, Trips, and Internships." Treat these as things to verify on the relevant pages rather than assume they apply to every course.

If You Want to Ask Before Applying

The site offers several ways to get in touch or visit:

  • Open Day – Saturday 17 October, on campus
  • International Open Day – Wednesday 14 October, online
  • Ask a student – for current-student perspectives
  • Campus Tours and Virtual Tour – if you want to see the campus first

Accommodation applications are open for 2026/27 for offer holders, with no deposit needed according to the homepage. Check the accommodation page for the current terms.

Common Sticking Points

  • Searching too broadly – a single word like "business" returns many results; add the level (undergraduate or master's) to narrow them.
  • Skipping the route filter – searching without choosing undergraduate, master's, or international can mix results that do not apply to you.
  • Assuming the trending list is complete – it is a shortcut, not the full course catalogue.
  • Not checking entry requirements early – confirm these on the course page before you invest time in an application.