Is Northumbria a bad uni?

Northumbria University is ranked 401 in World University Rankings by Times Higher Education and has an overall score of 4.3 stars, according to student reviews on Studyportals, the best place to find out how students rate their study and living experience at universities from all over the world.

Is Northumbria Uni Russell Group?

Northumbria finds itself above more Russell Group universities than just Newcastle, having also overtaken Sheffield (31st), Cardiff (37th) and Nottingham (38th) while retaining its superiority over King’s College London (42nd), Queen’s University Belfast (46th), Liverpool (59th) and Queen Mary (68th).

How old is Northumbria?

About 52 years (1969)
Northumbria University Newcastle/Age

Originally known as Newcastle Polytechnic, the University was formed in 1969 from the amalgamation of three regional colleges: Rutherford College of Technology, the College of Art & Industrial Design, and the Municipal College of Commerce.

What is a PEC Northumbria University?

Personal Extenuating Circumstances (PEC) affecting Assessed Work. Introduction. You may submit an electronic claim for personal extenuating circumstances, which have significantly affected your assessed work.

What is the difference between Northumbria and Newcastle University?

It’s easy to claim that the rivalry between the two universities is based on nothing more than academic standing, since Newcastle is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, whilst Northumbria is a former polytechnic college.

Are Newcastle University and Northumbria University the same?

Northumbria University (legally the University of Northumbria at Newcastle) is a UK public university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East of England. It has been a university since 1992, but has its origins in the Rutherford College, founded in 1877.

Do Northumbria give unconditional offers?

By signing the form you are confirming that you intend to study at Northumbria University and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions of offer. Once the conditions have been met we will be able to provide you with an Unconditional offer.

Is Northumbria the same as Northumberland?

Northumberland Overview. Northumberland, or Northumbria as it is also known, is the most northern county in England and has magnificent and stunning landscapes just waiting to be explored.

What is academic misconduct Northumbria University?

What is academic misconduct? Academic misconduct relates to academic work that does not meet normal standards of academic practice. Types of academic misconduct are defined in the Assessment Regulations for Northumbria Awards (ARNA)2, appendix 1 part A, section 3.

What happens if you fail a module Northumbria?

If at least 50\% of the credits at that level have been passed, a student who has not already repeated the level will normally be offered an opportunity to repeat the level. The student may also be permitted to re-register for the failed module(s) and repeat them as if for the first time.