Most courses at the University of Northampton use Harvard. You can find detailed guidance on how to reference using Harvard on the Cite Them Right platform. Choose the option to "Login via your Institution".
Always check with your tutor which style to use.
If you are a returning student (pre-2025 entry) you can continue using UON Harvard if you prefer, rather than using Cite Them Right Harvard. You can find the guidance that you are familiar with on our UON Harvard pre-2025 web page.
Cite Them Right Harvard is very similar to UON Harvard, but there are some small differences, so we have created a comparison table showing the key differences.
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Psychology courses currently use APA 7. You can find detailed guidance on how to reference using APA 7th on the Cite Them Right platform. Choose the option to "Login via your Institution".
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History courses currently use MHRA 4th. You can find detailed guidance on how to reference using MHRA 4th on the Cite Them Right platform. Choose the option to "Login via your Institution".
The History team also produce their own MHRA 4th guidance, which you should consult:
* History Referencing Guide - MHRA
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English and Creative Writing courses currently use MLA 9th. You can find detailed guidance on how to reference using MLA 9th on the Cite Them Right. Choose the option to "Login via your Institution".
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Law courses currently use OSCOLA. You can find detailed guidance on how to reference using OSCOLA on the Cite Them Right platform. Choose the option to "Login via your Institution".
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Fine Art and Fine Art Painting and Drawing courses currently use Chicago 18th. You can find detailed guidance on how to reference using Chicago 18th on the Cite Them Right Platform. Choose the option to "Login via your institution".
Always check with your tutor which style to use.
If you are a returning Fine Art or Fine Art Painting and Drawing student (pre-2025 entry) you can continue using Harvard with Running Notes if you prefer, rather than using Chicago 18th. You can find the Running Notes with Harvard guidance that you are familiar with on Old UON In-house Referencing Guides web page.
Always check with your tutor which style to use.