Your virtual discovery day goody bag
Thanks for applying to the University of Northampton!
We’ve put together a virtual goody bag to show you all the top things we think you need to know about.
Student Perks
Good Stuff
- Laptops for eligible Home fee status students*
- Free sports and societies
- Gym and leisure discount
- Funded study trips
Employment Support
Finances
Our Campus
- On-campus summer experience
- Free course books
- Modern £330m campus
Student Support
Our Campus
Visit our campus via the Virtual TourLiving at university
Choosing the right accommodation for you is important! We have a range of accommodation options available to suit everyone’s needs, have a look for yourself below:
- Scholars Green Student Village
- Town Centre accommodation
- Accommodation at Waterside Campus
- Privately-owned housing
Choosing to live in halls? The Residential Life Team are available day and night to provide support to students.
This could be you!
Specialist facilities
Check out our Facilities You Tube Playlist for insight into our specialist spaces. Further spaces can be viewed on our virtual tour.
Town life
Northampton is a great place for students! Take some time to find out the best bits about living in Northampton.
Jobs
If you’re looking to find work to go alongside your studies, we recommend you:
- Register with our in-house recruitment agency, Unitemps
- Become a UON Student Ambassador
- Take advantage of the Employability Plus Award
- Keep your CV and LinkedIn profile up to date
And don’t forget about the Student Futures Team who can provide some fab job advice!
Getting around
How do you prefer to travel? Bus, taxi, walking, cycling?!
We’ve got you covered with a wide range of travel options to suit your needs. So, whether your commute will be five minutes or longer, there’s an easy travel option available for you.
We partner with Stagecoach to operate a subsidized bus service within the town, which links you with the main travel hubs of Northampton and other university facilities.