The University has a long history of accepting Ghanaian students onto its degree programmes; examples in recent years include Biotechnology, Built Environment, Business Information Management, Construction Project Management, Engineering, Law, Nursing Science, Project Management, Public Health and many more.
Students who join Northumbria University will enjoy teaching that is both research informed and practice led, with strong links to industry and professional bodies. Many of our programmes are professionally accredited and give students opportunities to directly engage with real world projects and challenges. Our campuses are designed to provide you with a vibrant and friendly environment in which to study and live so that you have the support you need in order to make the most of your time with us.
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For details on our English Language Requirements and Pre-Sessional Courses visit our English Language Centre pages.
Although some courses have specific requirements for entry, Northumbria will consider any qualification for entry to its courses.
| For Entry On To: | You Will Need: | Grade Required: |
|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme |
WAEC (WASSCE)/ NECO - A to D grades in 5 subjects |
A to D grades in 5 subjects |
| 1st Year Undergraduate | Polytechnic National Diploma | |
| Level 5 Entry | University Diploma | |
| Level 6 Entry | Polytechnic Higher National Diploma | |
| Postgraduate Programmes | Bachelor Degree | Second class lower / 50% / C / 2.0 for courses requiring a 2:2 Second class upper / 60% / B / 3.0 for courses requiring a 2:1 |
| Graduate Certificate | Bachelor Degree | 1.5/4.0 CGPA or 40% (pass) |
Please note these are general entry guidelines. Actual requirements may vary depending on your chosen course of study and certain courses may have specific or additional entry requirements, full details of which can be found by clicking our Course link. Decisions for entry will also be based on personal statements, previous study information and not just your final course grading.
For details of Ghana Representatives, please search using the following document and filter on Ghana as the Country:
For further enquiries, help submitting your application and interviews in your area please contact your local Northumbria University representative whose details are listed below.
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