Northumbria University offers a part-time option for many of its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Whether you're looking to enhance your career prospects, further your knowledge or learn something new, our part time courses are designed with busy students in mind, allowing you to fit your studies around your lifestyle.
With teaching delivered in our first class facilities in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, our flexible degrees offer learning at the forefront of your industry. And as a Northumbria student, you'll be eligible to access our award-winning library facilities and other student services as often as you like.
Learning on a part-time basis offers a number of benefits, allowing you to earn a full qualification whilst balancing your existing family or work commitments. You will learn alongside other students in a friendly, collaborative environment, enhancing your prospects and opening your mind to unique points of view.
So if you want to earn a degree on a course that fits around your schedule, discover our range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses below.
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67 courses found
Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 3 months Part Time
This module aligns to the knowledge and skills needed to work with complex clinical caseloads within musculoskeletal settings. The…
Click for more course informationApplied Linguistics for TESOL MA
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
For individuals at the start of their careers as English Language teachers and also for more experienced teachers. This course offers…
Click for more course informationArts MRes
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
This part-time innovative Arts MRes course offers you the opportunity to undertake a closely-supervised piece of original research…
Click for more course informationBar Course
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
The new Bar Course is replacing the BTPC, to support your knowledge and practical skills crucial to practice at the modern bar.
Click for more course informationBar Course LLM
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
The Bar Course will support you in acquiring the necessary knowledge and practical skills crucial to practice at the modern Bar.
Click for more course informationBar Knowledge Course
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Part Time
The Bar Knowledge Course is the first step in Northumbria’s alternative barrister training route. The Bar is a demanding profession,…
Click for more course informationBar Skills Course
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Part Time
The Bar Skills Course is the second step in Northumbria’s alternative barrister training route. The Bar is a demanding profession,…
Click for more course informationBiomedical Science BSc (Hons)
Undergraduate | Newcastle | 6 years Part Time
Interested in science and want to make a difference in people’s lives? Biomedical Science can equip you with the skills necessary to…
Click for more course informationBiotechnology MSc
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
Do you want to focus your scientific career on one of the fastest moving sectors of science? The UK has hundreds of biotech companies…
Click for more course informationChartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship | Business Leadership and Management Practice BA (Hons)
Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Part Time
This apprenticeship enables students to develop the knowledge, professional skills and personal behaviours required to become a fully…
Click for more course informationChartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship | Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)
Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Part Time
Our Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship within Quantity Surveying has been designed for those who are already within the industry…
Click for more course informationCivil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship | Northumbria University
Undergraduate | Newcastle | 5 years Part Time
The BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship at Northumbria University offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience…
Click for more course informationClinical Exercise Physiology MSc
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
Join our part-time Clinical Exercise Physiology Master's course and discover the science and applied research approaches needed to…
Click for more course informationCommunity Specialist Practitioner (Adult Social Care Nursing) Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
Click for more course informationCommunity Specialist Practitioner (District Nursing) Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
Click for more course informationCommunity Specialist Practitioner (General Practice Nursing) Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
Click for more course informationConstruction Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship | Quantity Surveying (Construction) BSc (Hons)
Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Part Time
This degree apprenticeship was developed in collaboration with our construction partners, to meet the requirements of a national contractor…
Click for more course informationCreative and Cultural Industries Management MA
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
Master the skills to make an impact in the cultural sector at Northumbria University. Study part-time, and specialise in Events, Media,…
Click for more course informationCreative Writing MA
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
Do you have a passion and talent for writing? Want to develop your confidence and ability as a writer and dream of being published?
Click for more course informationCriminology and Criminal Justice MA
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
This postgraduate course provides you with the opportunity to study historical, comparative and contemporary criminological theory,…
Click for more course informationCyber Security Technology (Part-Time) MSc (London)
Postgraduate | London | 2 years Part Time
This programme is designed specifically to enable you to update, extend and deepen your knowledge in Cyber Security and related technology…
Click for more course informationDesign MRes
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
Click for more course informationDoctor of Business Administration (DBA) Part-time
Research | Newcastle | 3 years Part Time
The DBA Programme is part of a portfolio of doctoral programmes within Northumbria University.
Click for more course informationDoctor of Sport
Research | Newcastle | 3 years Part Time
The Doctor of Sport at Northumbria bridges academia and industry with innovative research.
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Research | Newcastle | 5 years Part Time
Northumbria’s Sport & Exercise Psychology doctorate merges research with real-world practice, helping you develop expertise and drive…
Click for more course informationDoctorate of Design
Research | Newcastle | 3 years Part Time
Are you an experienced design practitioner? Are you motivated to contribute to a field of design knowledge and demonstrate impact in…
Click for more course informationEducation (Leadership and Management) MA
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 24 months Part Time
The Leadership and Management specialism will teach you to observe leadership and management theory, practice and research in relation…
Click for more course informationEducation (Teaching and Learning) MA
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 24 months Part Time
This stream of our MA Education suite is suited to those with an interest in working with learners in an educational setting, throughout…
Click for more course informationEducation MA
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 24 months Part Time
If you are interested in progressing with our career to more senior or specialist roles, then this is the perfect way to build on your…
Click for more course informationEnglish Literature MA
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
Whether undertaken for the continued love of literature, or for personal or professional development, studying our MA English Literature…
Click for more course informationEnglish Literature MRes
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
This research-focused master’s degree is taught by internationally recognised scholars in English Literature. You will work with cutting-edge…
Click for more course informationEye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy - Postgraduate Certificate
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Part Time
As a Postgraduate of the Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy programme here at Northumbria University, you will…
Click for more course informationForensic Psychology MSc
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 27 months Part Time
The MSc Forensic Psychology course offers an in-depth exploration of the field, blending theoretical foundations with practical application…
Click for more course informationForensic Science MSc
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 or 3 years Part Time
This part-time Masters course will open the door to a fascinating and fast-moving sector of analytical science that will build on your…
Click for more course informationHealth Psychology MSc
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 28 months Part Time
The Masters degree examines psychological theories, research and method and how they relate to the study of health and disease processes.
Click for more course informationHealthcare Leadership and Management MSc
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 28 months Part Time
A flexible MSc for aspiring leaders to drive change and improve outcomes across healthcare systems.
Click for more course informationHealthcare Professional Practice MRes
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
A flexible qualification equipping registered healthcare professionals to make an impact through research.
Click for more course informationHistory MA
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
Click for more course informationHistory MRes
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
The History MRes course incorporates taught modules that explore key subjects such as historical contexts and digital history, whilst…
Click for more course informationInformation Security Management MSc (London)
Postgraduate | London | 2 years Part Time
The MSc Information Security Management aims to develop your technical competences in information assurance, incident management, information…
Click for more course informationInternational Relations, Conflict and Security MA
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
Increasing globalisation could be increasing the potential for peace, yet conflict and security continue to dominate international…
Click for more course informationInternational Sport Management MSc
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
Our part-time International Sport Management MSc has been created to critically analyse the decisions that drive this profitable global…
Click for more course informationLaw (Cyber Law) LLM
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Distance Learning
As technology rapidly evolves, it can be a challenge for our legal systems to keep up. Professionals working with cyber and artificial…
Click for more course informationLeading Positive Behavioural Support in Organisations - Advanced Diploma
Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Part Time (Distance Learning)
Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) is as an evidence-based, effective, ethical, and person-centred approach to supporting people with…
Click for more course informationLeading Positive Behavioural Support in Organisations - Postgraduate Certificate
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Part Time (Distance Learning)
Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) is as an evidence-based, effective, ethical, and person-centred approach to supporting people with…
Click for more course informationMaster of Public Health
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 28 months Part Time
Would you like to further develop your career in the field of public health? This course could be for you.
Click for more course informationMaster of Public Health (Palliative and End-of-Life Care)
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 28 months Part Time
A unique MPH course bridging policy and practice in palliative and end-of-life public health care.
Click for more course informationMBA
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) focuses on critical thinking, strategic decision-making, and real-world problem-solving…
Click for more course informationMicrobiology MSc
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
Want to be at the forefront of scientific research into microbes and their role in developing new medicines, tackling diseases, and…
Click for more course informationMPA
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
The MPA is designed to shape you into a strategic leader ready to navigate complex challenges in public administration. You’ll develop…
Click for more course informationMSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Degree Apprenticeship
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Part Time
Our Degree Apprenticeship MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner provides an exciting opportunity for those working as experienced, registered,…
Click for more course informationNeurodiversity and Inclusive Practice MA
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 24 months Part Time
Deepen your understanding of neurodiverse individuals’ needs through critical engagement with research, policy and practice.
Click for more course informationNutritional Science MSc
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
Throughout the Nutritional Science Masters degree, we aim to guide you to an in-depth understanding of the broad discipline of Nutritional…
Click for more course informationOccupational and Organisational Psychology MSc
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 28 months Part Time
Every business needs to be successful. To ensure this, it’s vital to consider the roles of the employer and employee and the influences…
Click for more course informationOccupational Therapist Degree Apprenticeship | Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time
Our Occupational Therapist Degree Apprenticeship is aimed at those employed in occupational therapy support roles. Apprentices will…
Click for more course informationProfessional Doctorate in Health, Education and Society
Research | Newcastle | 5 years Part Time
Are you looking to become a pioneer who can shape policy and practice in your profession? This exciting programme will facilitate your…
Click for more course informationPsychology MSc
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 28 months Part Time
Are you intrigued by the study of people, interested in how the human mind works and hope to follow a career path related to these…
Click for more course informationSolicitor Higher Apprenticeship
Undergraduate | Newcastle | 6 years Part Time
The Solicitor Higher Apprenticeship will encourage you to develop specialist legal knowledge and gain a critical understanding of how…
Click for more course informationSpatial and Environmental Design MA
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
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Click for more course informationSpecialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
As a registered nurse or midwife from the NMC standards, SCPHN health visitors (HV) are uniquely placed to reach every child in their…
Click for more course informationSpecialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
As a registered nurse or midwife from the NMC standards, SCPHN school nurses (SN) are autonomous practitioners who uphold the rights…
Click for more course informationSport and Exercise Nutrition MSc
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
Join Northumbria’s SENr accredited Sport and Exercise Nutrition Masters and gain the specialist skills and competencies needed to kick…
Click for more course informationSport and Exercise Psychology MSc
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 28 months Part Time
How do athletes overcome setbacks? What is the best way for coaches to develop a great team dynamic? How do referees and officials…
Click for more course informationSport Performance and Analysis MSc
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
Our Sport Performance and Analysis MSc aims to equip you with a solid knowledge foundation, key practitioner and research skills that…
Click for more course informationStrength and Conditioning MSc
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
Are you highly motivated, driven and passionate about sport science and strength and conditioning? Would you like to have a real impact…
Click for more course informationSustainable Civil Engineering MSc
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time
Shape the future of infrastructure through the exploration of asset management, climate-responsive design, net-zero targets, and circular…
Click for more course informationWeb and Mobile Development Technologies MSc
Postgraduate | London | 2 years Part Time
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