Newcastle University

Newcastle University is a world-leading university, advancing knowledge, providing creative solutions and solving global problems. The university is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, one of 24 leading research-intensive UK universities.

In recent years, Newcastle University has developed a presence in three similarly vibrant and globally-connected locations – London, Singapore and Malaysia. These provide both a global identity and opportunities for knowledge exchange that the University, its staff, and its students benefit from when developing partnerships, perspectives, innovations and solutions.

With its global reach and outstanding reputation for world-leading academics working at the forefront of research, Newcastle’s impressive student employability record and world-class facilities ensures it is a first-choice destination for students from around the world. Our 219,000 strong worldwide community of alumni are leading the way in fields as diverse as fine art, finance, and digital technology.

The university is recognised internationally for its work across broad multidisciplinary areas, including ageing and health, cities, culture and the creative arts, data, and energy; as well as for outstanding single disciplines. Newcastle’s research has attracted funding for several national research projects, and the University is home to the National Innovation Centre for Ageing, the National Innovation Centre for Data, the National Centre for Energy Systems, and the Urban Observatory – the largest set of open environmental monitoring data in the world.

Newcastle University is committed to delivering high-quality innovative postgraduate courses. From Masters Degrees to PhD study, students can choose from wide-ranging and innovative postgraduate taught and research options.

Newcastle University has a long history of outstanding learning and teaching. This was further endorsed in 2017 when the university was awarded TEF Gold, one of only eight Russell Group universities to achieve this highest UK government rating for the quality of undergraduate teaching. The University’s academics and researchers are solving some of the world’s biggest problems, and its teaching staff includes three T.S. Eliot Prize winners, the Scottish national poet Jackie Kay, and Turner Prize nominees.

There are over 1,500 employers posting over 100 new vacancies on Newcastle University’s website each week, totalling over 5,000 advertised vacancies each year. Students will find plenty of work experience and placement opportunities to enhance their professional skills and build their CV.

The University also facilitates opportunities for students to meet future employers face-to-face, learn more about a particular profession and find out what they need to succeed in a particular job. Each year international, national and local employers visit the campus to deliver presentations, hold interviews and attend recruitment fairs to attract talented students.

Newcastle also boasts a Careers Service with a 93% satisfaction rate according to the International Student Barometer Survey, Autumn 2018, which offers one of the best, largest and most innovative careers services in the UK. No matter what an individual’s career, learning, work or life goals are, the university’s award-winning team of professional careers advisers can help when it comes to taking that next step.

Students can study a taught or research postgraduate degree at Newcastle. The University has been recognised in the top 10 across Europe for teaching excellence, and 16th in the UK for research power (REF). Students benefit from the university's close industry links and flexible programmes, with some courses offering the choice of working online or part-time.

During their time studying, pupils have access to the university's state-of-the-art facilities as well as its dedicated and knowledgeable teaching staff. International students rated exceptionally high levels of satisfaction for expert lecturers (97%) and quality lectures (92%) in the International Student Barometer, Autumn 2018.

Newcastle University’s students’ union is at the heart of campus and is the hub of student life.

The Students’ Union is run by a group of six elected officers who are financially supported by NUSU, as well as part-time officers who represent the voice, opinions and concerns of students at the university. The Union is available 24 hours a day, and is there for every student throughout their time at University with support, places to eat, study, and socialise.

Postgraduate students are guaranteed a place in university halls during their first year of studying if they have firmly accepted their offer. There are many different types of halls available, including rooms with en suite bathrooms, as well as flats with a communal area and shared bathroom facilities.

Accommodation is also available for students with a family and couples, and the majority of halls are within close walking distance to the university campus. The university’s accommodation service is there to help students wishing to find somewhere independent from the university, with experts on hand to ensure that you find a suitable place with an accredited landlord.

At Newcastle students will have everything they need to succeed including an award-winning library service, online learning, first class sports facilities, a museum, university farm, media studios, clinical skills suites, anatomy labs and an art gallery. Newcastle University also features dance studios, music studios, 24-hour libraries and a £34million learning and resource centre.

The University has also invested £30million into its on-campus Sports Centre to help students make the most of over 1,500 regular exercise classes and more than 65 sports clubs.

A range of eating and drinking facilities are provided across the campus, while over at the Students’ Union, students can listen to live music or visit Luther’s Bar for a pint after studying.  

Newcastle was ranked the Number One Place in the World to visit in 2018 by Rough Guides, and offers something for everyone, with a bustling city and surrounding countryside. There are two large parks located right in the city centre and next to the campus.

The university campus is compact, beautiful and located in the city centre, so students really are at the heart of everything that’s going on. Traditional red-brick buildings sit comfortably alongside contemporary new builds, while close by, students can explore picturesque open grassland and wooded areas providing plenty of green spaces for relaxation.

You only have to look at the Quayside, with its iconic seven bridges, art galleries, international music venues and thriving restaurants and bars, to see why so many students refer to Newcastle as their second home. It’s not only the city that makes Newcastle so special, unspoilt beaches and wonderful countryside are just a short journey by Metro or bus.

Newcastle is a premier shopping destination with high-street names and boutique brands at intu Eldon Square, one of the UK’s largest city-centre malls. Combine this with a bustling indoor market, independent shops and a range of global food stores, all just a few minutes’ walk from the Newcastle campus and it’s no wonder that Newcastle has a reputation as one of the best shopping destinations in the North of England.

The university runs over 200 clubs and societies, ranging from the Cheese and Wine Society to Creative Writing. There are plenty of sports clubs including Fencing, Cycling and Ice Hockey, as well as Football, Rugby and Tennis. Students can even set up their own club.

Newcastle’s Students’ Union ‘Give It a Go’ programme offers one-off taster activities to help students make the most of their spare time, and means everyone can try a new hobby (from arts and crafts to rock climbing) without previous experience or making a future commitment.

The University offers a wide range support services, with a dedicated student services building at the heart of campus, and a Student Advice Centre in the Students’ Union. Newcastle prides itself on being a student-focussed place to study.

Students have access to a free and confidential counselling service, as well as information on handling money and finding accommodation and childcare. There is also specialist help for students with a medical condition or disability.  

Course-specific fees for UK/EU and international students can be found in the ‘Fees and Funding’ section of each course profile.

Newcastle University offer a range of scholarships and bursaries for postgraduate students. You can find out more about the funding offered for taught and research courses by:

• going to the main postgraduate funding webpages
• searching the postgraduate funding database
• checking the ‘Fees and Funding’ section of each course profile for subject-specific funding opportunities

Newcastle University’s academics and researchers are dedicated to finding solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges and looking at old problems in new ways.

They are global leaders in many academic areas, specialising in the following:

Ageing in Health – Through its National Innovation Centre for Ageing, the university brings together scientists and healthcare industry professionals to find ground-breaking way to improve the lives of older people. The research that is produced here is internationally recognised.

Data – Newcastle University is also home to the £30m National Innovation Centre for Data, where leading academics and industry experts come together to realise the transformative power of data science. The university’s School of Computing is ranked number one for research impact in the UK.

Culture and creative arts – The university has a strong reputation for art, and students on the Arts, Business and Creativity MA course have the chance to learn the skills needed to set up their own business. The programme also has strong industry links, and students get the chance to engage in real-life projects. Students go on to find work in roles including Art Director, Marketing Manager and Art Manager.

The university's Media and Journalism MA provides students to work alongside professional bodies, while working at its Civic Journalism Lab in collaboration with the BBC, while at the same time working with international journalism students in a pop-up newsroom. Graduates have gone on to find work in roles including head of daytime TV for ITV, CEO of ITV and producer of Sky Sports.

Cities – The University is working closely with Newcastle City Council on the £350m Newcastle Helix project, which will be a centre for urban innovation. The research conducted by the university in to sustainable development in urban areas is an important part of the Newcastle City Futures project, ensuring the future needs of the city are met.

Energy – The university’s National Centre for Low Carbon Energy Storage is highly regarded for its work on smart grids and sustainable energy, and the £20m National Centre for Energy Systems Integration and £5m Supergen Energy Networks Hub is where the university produces boundary pushing work in collaboration with utility companies.

Course-specific academic and English language requirements for UK/EU and international students can be found in the ‘Entry Requirements’ section of each course profile.

Newcastle University is placed 16^th in the UK for research power (REF), with 78% of its research assessed to be world-leading.

The University offers over 120 research programmes across a wide range of subjects including: humanities and social sciences; medical sciences; science, agriculture and engineering.

Newcastle’s research master’s qualifications include: LLM (by research), MLitt, MMus, MPhil, MRes.

There is also a range of doctoral awards including PhDs, integrated PhDs and professional doctorates.

Integrated PhDs include:

• Computer Science
• Educational and Applied Linguistics
• Engineering and Science in the Marine Environment
• Linguistics and English Language, Phonetics and Phonology

Professional doctorates include:

• DAppEdPsy - Doctor of Applied Educational Psychology
• DClinPsychol - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
• EdD - Doctor of Education
• EngD - Engineering Doctorate for the UK Water Sector

Doctoral students will be supervised by a team of academics and experienced researchers who will guide and direct their studies. Students will work with them to define their research project.

Additional support is available throughout these programmes from the University’s doctoral training centres, faculty training programmes and Research Student Support Team.

The University offers over 200 taught courses across a wide range of subjects including: humanities and social sciences; medical sciences; science, agriculture and engineering.

Master’s qualifications include: MA, MBA, MSc, MEd, MFA, LLM and MSc. The University also offers Postgraduate Certificate courses (including PGCE) and Postgraduate Diplomas.

It is possible to learn remotely via the University's virtual classroom, with all studying and assessments taking place on the internet. Courses on offer include:

• Clinical and Health Sciences
• Clinical Research
• Oncology, Cancer Studies and Palliative Care