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Where social innovation meets academic ambition
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About University of Northampton
The University of Northampton is a university where social innovation meets academic ambition in a reimagined urban campus designed for modern learning. Located in the historic town of Northampton, UoN harnesses real-world engagement, tech-forward teaching, and inclusive student support to prepare graduates to lead and transform their communities.
Achieving full university status in 2005, UoN is recognised as one of the UK's youngest universities and celebrated for its commitment to social enterprise, being the first Changemaker Campus in the UK. The university features a striking modern Waterside Campus with interconnected academic buildings, accommodation, and green spaces clustered by the River Nene.
Location
Northampton, England
Established
2005 (University status)
Type
Public Modern University
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Why Choose University of Northampton?
Top Courses
Early Childhood Education
Social Work
Psychology
Business
Creative Arts
Engineering
Campus Life
The Waterside Campus is a contemporary waterside site that replaced earlier facilities with immersive teaching spaces and student living. This striking modern campus features interconnected academic buildings, accommodation, cafés, and green spaces clustered by the River Nene, creating an environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and community among students and staff.
UoN is particularly respected in fields like Early Childhood & Special Education, Social Work, and Psychology, ranking well in national subject leaderboards. The university offers careers-focused courses in Media, Business, Engineering, and the Creative Arts, supported by work placements and local industry partnerships.
