Student satisfaction
National Student Survey
Relative position55th percentile
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The Northern School of Art in profile
The Northern School of Art is a higher education college. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
1870
Founded
Gold
TEF award
15
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
Comparable indicators for Northern School of Art, calculated from published official datasets. This is not an overall university ranking.
Graduate outcomes
Graduate Outcomes survey
Relative position91st percentile
Official source →Continuation
Students continuing after their first year
Relative position51st percentile
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About Northern School of Art
The Northern School of Art (Northern School of Art) is a higher education college, founded in 1870.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It holds a Gold award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. It is based in Church Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7DR.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about Northern School of Art at a glance.
1870
Founded
Middlesbrough
Location
15
Programmes listed
Higher education college
Institution type
Gold
TEF award
I am a …
Applying from school or college
You apply to Northern School of Art through UCAS with your A-levels, BTEC or T-level. Colleges often teach HNCs, HNDs and foundation degrees alongside honours degrees, usually in smaller groups with a hands-on, career-focused approach.
From HND to a full degree
Many students start with an HNC, HND or foundation degree at Northern School of Art and top up to a full honours degree with a final year of study, a lower-cost, step-by-step route to a bachelor's.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or without traditional qualifications, Northern School of Art welcomes an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and part-time or work-based routes. Colleges are a strong option for returning learners.
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Programmes at Northern School of Art
15 programmes at Northern School of Art. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Acting for Stage and Screen | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Design and Digital Marketing | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Animation | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Costume Interpretation with Design | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Fashion | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Film Television and Theatre Production | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Fine Art | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Games Art | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Graphic Design | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Illustration for Commercial Application | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Modelmaking and Props | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Photography | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Set Design for Stage and Screen | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Textiles and Surface Design | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Visual Effects | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
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Complete programme list for Northern School of Art; full-time, part-time and delivery variants are grouped (15 programmes, 2026).
Campus & locations
Northern School of Art is a campus-based higher education college in Middlesbrough.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
Middlesbrough
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Is Northern School of Art right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- like the idea of student life in Middlesbrough
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about Northern School of Art, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
The Northern School of Art awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. If you normally live in England, eligible tuition and maintenance loans can cover costs up front; repayment starts only above the income threshold.
Independently quality-assessed
Teaching quality holds a Gold award in the Office for Students’ TEF, an independent national assessment of teaching, learning and student outcomes.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in Middlesbrough with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read Northern School of Art’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body TEF Gold
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
The Northern School of Art awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
TEF Gold for teaching quality
Independent national assessment by the Office for Students of teaching, the learning environment and student outcomes (TEF 2023).
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. Eligible students who normally live in England can apply for student finance; students from elsewhere use their ordinary-residence body. Check the course page for the exact fee. The main routes:
Tuition Fee Loan
Eligibility and the maximum depend on ordinary residence, course and provider nation; paid directly to the university when awarded.
Maintenance Loan
Helps with living costs; the amount depends on household income and where you study.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Starts the April after graduation, only above the income threshold, and is written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Frequently asked questions about Northern School of Art
Is Northern School of Art officially recognised?
Yes. The Northern School of Art is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised.
How highly is Northern School of Art rated?
Northern School of Art is holds a Gold TEF award for teaching quality.
What can I study at Northern School of Art?
15 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to Northern School of Art?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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