Articulation Programme 3+1 with the University of Northampton

The articulation pathways from the training programs at VKU: Students who complete 3 years of E-Commerce Administration, Digital Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Digital Tourism and Hospitality Management, or Digital Finance Administration programs at VKU are all eligible for articulation into one of the corresponding majors at the University of Northampton.

I. General Information

The 3+1 articulation pathway program at the University of Northampton, United Kingdom includes:

  • [VKU] Bachelor of E-Commerce Administration articulates into [UON] BA (Hons) Commerce and International Business Top-up
  • [VKU] Bachelor of Digital Logistics and Supply Chain Management articulates into [UON] BA (Hons) Global Business Management Top-up
  • [VKU] Bachelor of Digital Marketing articulates into [UON] BSc (Hons) Marketing Management Top-up (120 credits)
  • [VKU] Bachelor of E-Digital Tourism and Hospitality Management articulates into [UON] BA (Hons) International Tourism & Hospitality Management Top Up
  • [VKU] Bachelor of E-Digital Finance Administration articulates into [UON] BSc (Hons) International Finance Top Up

Duration of study: 3 years at VKU + 1 year at the University of Northampton, United Kingdom.

Graduation Degree: Bachelor's degree awarded by the University of Northampton, United Kingdom, corresponding to the major of study.

Articulation requirements: 

  • Complete 3 years of university in Vietnam within related blocks of majors;
  • An average score (GPA) of 7.0 or higher;
  • Achieve an IELTS certificate of 6.0 or higher (with no sub-score below 5.5) or pass the university's internal English entrance exam.

Study and living costs:

  • Tuition fee for the Top-up program at Northampton: 13,900 GBP. This tuition fee is subject to annual adjustments.
  • Accommodation and living expenses: 600-800 GBP/month.

Scholarship Programs:

  • 50% Graduate Scholarship: Dedicated to students who have completed the Top-up program at the university, achieved a First-Class Honours degree (1st class), and continue to register for a Master's degree at Northampton. The scholarship will be reviewed and approved based on the student's outstanding performance during the interview round.
  • 40% to 50% Vietnam Scholarship: Dedicated to students registering for full-time courses at the university, including the undergraduate level (Top-up). The scholarship will be reviewed and approved based on the student's outstanding performance during the interview round.
  • 10% - 30% International Scholarship: Available to all students registering for full-time courses at the university, including the undergraduate level (Top-up). The scholarship will be reviewed and approved upon application submission.

II. Introduction to the University of Northampton, United Kingdom

1. Introduction

The University of Northampton (United Kingdom) was established in 1924. It is a dynamic and modern university providing high-quality undergraduate training experiences, well-designed courses, and top-tier teaching methods within a friendly and supportive environment. Every year, the University of Northampton welcomes more than 1,000 international students from over 100 different countries.

The Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Northampton holds a long-standing reputation for teaching excellence and global renown in business disciplines such as Business Administration and Management, Banking and Finance, Human Resource Management, and IT Service Management.

The University of Northampton is one of the few UK universities evaluated with the highest teaching standard – Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold. Additionally, the university is recognized as:

  • Most Value Added University - Guardian University Guide
  • Most Enterprising University - Midlands Business Awards
  • Top 50 in the UK university rankings - Guardian University Guide
  • Top 10 in the UK for Economics training - National Student Survey
  • No. 1 in the UK for graduate employability rate (over 96%) - HESA

The training programs of the University of Northampton are deployed in Vietnam with the aim of bringing high-quality training curriculums and international degrees at the lowest costs. The program is implemented on the basis of joint training links with leading public universities in Vietnam, such as: Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City (International Education Institute), Foreign Trade University, etc.

2. The 3+1 Articulation Program in Da Nang:

In Da Nang, the program is deployed at Vietnam - Korea University of Information and Communications Technology with the following majors:

  • BA (Hons) Commerce and International Business Top-up
  • BA (Hons) Global Business Management Top-up
  • BSc (Hons) Marketing Management Top-up (120 credits)
  • BA (Hons) International Tourism & Hospitality Management Top Up
  • BSc (Hons) International Finance Top Up

III. Contact Information

Students who need further consultation may contact:

1. Vietnam - Korea University of Information and Communications Technology

  • Dr. Le Ha Nhu Thao
  • Hotline: 0236.3962972

2. Representatives of the University of Northampton, United Kingdom

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