The University of Northampton

THE CHANGEMAKER UNIVERSITY.

We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.

We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that you actually learn rather than the way you are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.

Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do. We want to ensure that your experience studying with us enables you to transform your life and those of others too, no matter how great or small this may be.

Our mission is to transform lives and inspire change, with a unique commitment to social impact. We aim to ensure your time at university is fulfilling, satisfying and enjoyable. With exciting, industry-relevant courses, passionate lecturers, a new campus and services to enhance your future. Our face-to-face teaching is enhanced by the latest developments in technology to give our students flexibility in the way they learn.

All students at the University of Northampton have the opportunity to develop as Changemakers.

Being a Changemaker is about doing the right things, in the right way, with the right people, for the right reasons. Approaching the world in this way is what we call having a Changemaker Mindset; a way in which you can embody the essential attributes and values needed to be a forward-thinking graduate, capable of creating positive social and economic impact in your future.

Developing this Changemaker Mindset is intrinsically linked to your personal and employability development and is relevant to any path you choose to take after graduation.

Working with the Changemaker Team to develop yourself as a Changemaker offers you the opportunity to connect with other students and local, national, and global community partners. The Changemaker Team provide you with dedicated support, enabling you the best possible chance of realising your potential as a Changemaker and understanding why this puts you in a unique position as a graduate.

Your route to access this development is through the Changemaker Certificate.

History of the university:

Education has an extensive history in Northampton dating back to the 13th century whilst the University of Northampton has evolved from the beginning of the 20th century.

• 1924: Northampton Technical College was established.
• 1932: St George’s Avenue building was opened by the Duke and Duchess of York.
• 1937: The School of Art opened.
• 1972: Margaret Thatcher opened the College of Education at Park Campus.
• 1975: Nene College was formed from the amalgamation of the College of Education, College of Technology and College of Art.​
• 1978: The Leatherseller’s College in London was integrated into Nene College.
• 1992: Nene College transferred its further education provision to further education colleges in Northamptonshire and focused on higher education.
• 1993: Nene College incorporated St Andrew’s School of Occupational Therapy and was granted undergraduate degree awarding powers.
• 1997: Sir Gordon Roberts College of Nursing and Midwifery was also incorporated into Nene College.
• 1999: Nene College became University College Northampton.
• 2005: The University of Northampton was established, having been awarded full university status and research degree awarding powers.
• 2018: The University of Northampton opens Waterside campus.

Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.

Admission requirements vary from country to country. Kindly contact our admissions counsellor for more information!