This information is for continuing Northumbria students and Alumni applying to study a Postgraduate degree in the academic year 2026/27 and applies to Full and Part-Time students (including the Post Graduate Certificate in Education) studying at our Newcastle campuses or via Distance Learning.
If you have graduated or are expected to graduate this year with a Full Undergraduate Degree, Masters or Postgraduate Research qualification from Northumbria University (or Newcastle Polytechnic), you will automatically receive a 20% tuition fee discount (pro-rata if your course is longer than one year) on most* Masters and Postgraduate Research courses.
To be eligible for the Alumni Discount, you must:
- Be a UK or International applicant who has achieved a full first degree* from Northumbria University or Newcastle Polytechnic. (*as defined by the levels published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency - 'HESA')
- Provide proof of your previous qualification from Northumbria University or Newcastle Polytechnic.
- Be applying to study on a Full Masters or Postgraduate Research course in September 2026 or January 2027
- Be a self-funded student ie not in receipt of any sponsorship
