Distance Learning at Northumbria University
Northumbria is a research-intensive university creating opportunity for all. We break down barriers, transform lives and tackle the challenges that matter most. We don't choose between research excellence, social mobility and the skills the economy needs. We deliver all three, empowering people from all backgrounds to thrive.
That commitment doesn't stop at our campus.
We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees online, designed in partnership with online learning experts to help you develop the skills you need to make an impact — wherever you are in the world. Expertly structured, with course content that matches the quality of our on-campus offerings, our distance learning courses are built to help you succeed.
How Does Distance Learning Work?
Distance learning at Northumbria University means you can earn your qualification entirely online, from anywhere in the world. Our flexible, part-time programmes allow you to upskill and achieve your academic goals without needing to pause your career or other important commitments.
Our distance learning students receive the same level of support as their on-campus peers and qualify with exactly the same qualifications (with no mention of ‘online’ on any degree certificates).
Why Northumbria?
Modern University of the Year
Top 30 recruiter of international students to the UK
Top 40 in the UK
Top 20 for number of UK undergraduates who go into skilled employment
Top 25 for research power in the UK
Top 35 universities worldwide for sustainability
What Our Distance Learning Students Say About Us
“As a distance learning student, my options were endless. I wanted to join a UK university, and Northumbria University’s course stood out from the other options that I had. The areas covered throughout the course are well balanced, and I was able to gain a lot of knowledge in each step that I took.”
– Chandula Bandara,
International Northumbria
Online Student
“Northumbria have been very supportive, starting with the tutors who are all very co-operative and empathetic. Even more importantly, the Student Success Advisors have been a big help. The student support they offer is fantastic. My advisor has become like a friend as well as an adviser, a manager and a motivator – she’s everything rolled into one.”
– Racheal-Abosede Olayele, Business and Management BA
Top Up student
“Throughout the modules we discuss weekly topics, share ideas and team up for group tasks. There’s also a really supportive chat where we can ask questions, share what we have found and help each other. The assignments are flexible too, meaning I can apply the topic to my current setting in a school. It’s really helping me to take the next steps in my career.”
– Claire Capel
Psychology student