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International students Postgraduate Study 2019
Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2019 entry www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate
Welcome to
Newcastle
Welcome to Newcastle
This Guide is for
international students who are
interested in either postgraduate
taught courses or research
opportunities. For a full list of courses
and pricing please refer to the separate
International Postgraduate
Course Guide 2019.
If you are a UK or EU student then
please refer to our website for more
information or request a copy
of our UK/EU Guide at
www.ncl.ac.uk/
postgraduate
Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2019 entry www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate
Why study Contents
in the UK?
04 38
Global economy
One of the biggest economies
Teaching
quality
Student
satisfaction
About us
20 Study here
Studying in the UK 40
in the world, the UK is a global
player on the international
Our education system has
a enviable reputation for
The UK has the highest
international student satisfaction
Why choose
Newcastle? 06
Supporting you Taught Masters’ courses:
stage. We attract a large number the academic year 42
teaching and research quality. ratings for English-speaking
of businesses from large
Our emphasis is on critical countries, with over 90% A global university 08 Funding 22 PG life 44
multinational corporations
thinking, analysis and decision of students happy with their
to creative entrepreneurial
making, creating a firm experience Teaching excellence 10 Facilities and Your research journey 46
start-ups
foundation for tomorrow’s (International Student Barometer resources 24
leaders and innovators survey, Autumn 2017) Our Newcastle campus 12 Groundbreaking
Extra support 26 research 48
Cost effective Accommodation 14
You will save time and money Industry links Rich heritage Our city 16
Award-winning How to apply 50
as most UK Masters’ degrees are careers support 28
The UK is a world leader in Popular modern culture combines Our taught courses 53
studied over one year, enabling
business and industry, providing with a rich traditional heritage, to Your journey
you to fast track your career
access to a wide range of people, create a unique environment in Our research choices 53
to Newcastle 32
companies and sectors which to live and learn
English Language 36 Meet, explore, visit 55
Transport hub
Getting here 56
We are a gateway to Europe, English Streamlined INTO Newcastle
University 37
with exceptional air, sea and rail
transport links, providing you
speaking application
with the opportunity to easily You will hear, speak, read and Newcastle University is
explore other countries and write English every day. There piloting the new UK government
150
cultures is no better way to learn the streamlined visa application World top
language process for international students
wanting to study a full-time
Master’s course
university
(QS World University
Rankings, 2019)
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Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2019 entry www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate
About
About us
us
04 05
Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2019 entry www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate
Why choose A founding member
of the Russell Group,
24 leading research-intensive
Top 10 UK university
for sport
Teaching
enriched by our
world-leading
Newcastle? Winner
UK universities
research
The best university
employability
strategy
About us
(British Universities and Colleges
(TARGETjobs Awards, 2017) Sport (BUCS) rankings, 2017–18)
World
95% satisfaction rate for expert
£100
lecturers and 90% satisfaction
top 150
rate for quality lectures
(International Student Barometer survey,
university million
Autumn 2017)
Global alumni community –
we have over 200,000
We are now ranked joint
graduates in over 180
141st in the world £100 million planned to further
countries and independent improve our outstanding facilities and
(QS World University Rankings, 2019)
states IT support for our students’ learning
11
Top
10
Top 10 in the UK for 94% satisfaction Gold award in TEF –
th rate for our
student experience the highest UK government
rating possible
for the fourth year Careers Service
(Teaching Excellence
in a row (International Student
Framework, 2017)
Barometer survey,
Autumn 2017)
in the UK
for academic
in Europe for experience 16th in the UK for
teaching excellence (Times Higher Education research power
(Times Higher Education Student Experience
(Research Excellence
Europe Teaching Rankings, Survey, 2018)
Framework, 2014)
2018) (Times Higher Education Student
06 Experience Survey, 2015–2018)
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Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2019 entry www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate
A global
university Newcastle
UK
London
UK
Malaysia Singapore
Newcastle University is a welcoming, internationally Newcastle University Newcastle University Newcastle University Newcastle University
focused institution. In recent years, we have developed
a presence in three similarly vibrant and globally Newcastle London Medicine International
Malaysia (NUMed) Singapore (NUIS)
About us
connected locations – London, Singapore and Over its 180-year history, Newcastle Newcastle University London
Malaysia. These provide both a global presence and University has brought together enables you to undertake a Russell
We have a wholly owned campus We deliver top-quality degrees
opportunities for knowledge exchange that we benefit the best of tradition and modernity. Group education in the heart of
in Malaysia, offering a range in Singapore through our long-
from when developing partnerships, perspectives, Offering an international global one of the world’s global cities.
of undergraduate medical and established partnership with the
community and world-class culture, Our industry-immersive approach
innovations and solutions. biomedical degrees taught in our Singapore Institute of Technology
we provide a first-class learning to teaching and learning is focused
high-spec, purpose-built facilities (SIT). Subject areas include
We are recognised internationally for our work across environment in the centre of one on providing you with the practical
in EduCity, Jahor. Students studying electrical engineering, energy and
of Britain’s favourite student cities. skills needed to succeed in the
broad multidisciplinary areas, including ageing and international world of work.
our degrees in Malaysia can expect sustainability, marine technology,
health; cities, culture and the creative arts; data Our cosmopolitan city-centre the same high-quality education, process safety and risk management.
and energy; as well as for our outstanding single campus is the hub of our teaching, A business-focused degree teaching and learning facilities Singapore is also home to the
research and collaboration and portfolio includes opportunities that we provide in the UK. Newcastle Research and Innovation
disciplines. Our global geographic reach, combined
we continue to invest millions in for work experience, internships www.ncl.ac.uk/numed Institute (NewRIIS), our cutting-edge
with an outstanding reputation for academic research facility which opened
developing services and facilities and placements with national
excellence and high graduate employability, ensures in 2017.
to support you in your studies. With and international brands based
we are a first-choice destination for students from over 5,000 postgraduate students, in the capital. Combine this www.ncl.ac.uk/singapore
around the world. you will feel at home from day one. with a programme of weekly
masterclass events, practical
projects and regular guest lectures Newcastle
from representatives of professionally London
accredited bodies, and you have
everything you need to take
your career to the next level.
Partnerships Alumni network www.ncl.ac.uk/london
Our geographical reach extends Our worldwide alumni network
beyond our physical locations also helps to keep you connected
through our educational partnerships wherever you go and whatever
Global with over 300 prestigious you do after graduation. With over
connections international institutions. These
include locations in the Americas,
190,000 graduates in more than
170 countries and independent
Malaysia
Singapore
Asia and across Europe, enabling states you can be sure that you
us to offer a range of joint courses will never be too far from a
and international research fellow Newcastle graduate.
opportunities.
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Teaching
excellence
Newcastle University has a long academics working at the forefront
history of excellence in learning of research and scholarship, our
and teaching: excellence and innovation in teaching
and our world-class facilities.
• we have been awarded
5 QS Stars for teaching
About us
We strongly believe that a student’s
• we achieved a 95% rate for learning experience is enriched
expert lecturers and a 90% by embedding research-led
satisfaction rate for quality teaching into our study programmes.
lectures (International Student This ensures that as well as being
Barometer survey, Autumn 2017) research-led, you will be research-
informed and benefit from the
10
Top • we are ranked 11th in the
UK for academic experience
latest cutting-edge developments
and discoveries.
(Times Higher Education Student
Experience Survey, 2018) We are committed to delivering
high-quality and innovative
• academic support is ranked
postgraduate courses. The
highly, with 90% of students
Newcastle experience is one where
agreeing that they were able
you will be challenged but always
to contact staff when they
feel supported. We are sure you will
in Europe for teaching needed to (National Student
enjoy being part of our world-class
Survey, 2017)
excellence learning environment, taught
Our reputation for teaching by leading academics whose
(Times Higher Education Europe excellence was further endorsed innovation in their subject areas
in 2017 when we were awarded translates to inspirational teaching.
Teaching Rankings, 2018)
TEF Gold, one of only eight
research-intensive Russell Group
universities to achieve this highest
UK government rating for the quality
of our undergraduate teaching.
The award recognises that we
deliver consistently outstanding
teaching and learning outcomes
for our students.
Ranked in the top 150 universities
in the world (QS World Rankings,
2019) Newcastle University has a
global reputation for world-leading
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Our
Newcastle “Having the campus right
in the city centre makes
campus
it so much more accessible
and means going into town
with friends is no effort at
all. I love that Newcastle
is a compact city where
everything is either very
easily commutable, or just
a short walk away.”
The University campus Internationally Visit us
is compact, beautiful and diverse Saman,
To really explore the campus,
About us
in the city centre, so you pay us a visit or, if you’re currently
(Intercalating MMedEd)
really are at the heart of As a founding member of the
Russell Group – 24 leading living at a distance, see our campus
everything that’s going on. research-intensive UK universities and buildings online.
Traditional red-brick buildings sit – and a top UK university, we • Take a virtual tour
comfortably alongside contemporary welcome students and staff from www.ncl.ac.uk/tour
new builds, while close by, you can around the world, who help to create
a real sense of community on our • Search ‘Newcastle University’
explore picturesque open grassland in Google Maps and see inside
and wooded areas providing plenty cosmopolitan campus.
our buildings
of green spaces for relaxation.
• Look out for one of our live
The University holds the DEFRA Fantastic facilities campus tours that are regularly
Green Flag award for our campus The majority of our teaching, streamed on social media
(one of only 11 universities in the support and student services is www.facebook.com/
UK that holds the award). The Green located on campus, including our newcastleuniversity/videos
Flag awards are judged against award-winning Library and Careers
criteria including sustainability, • Book a student-led postgraduate
Services, so everything you need
cleanliness and conservation. campus tour
is available in one place. See
www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/
pages 24–25 to find out more
Thanks to multimillion-pound meet-us
about our fantastic facilities.
investments, our campus is • Come to our next on-campus
always being developed to give Postgraduate Open Day on
you a great experience and to Student life Wednesday 6 February 2019
support your studies. Most of our to find out what it’s really like
accommodation sites are also At the heart of campus is Newcastle
to study here.
situated on, or within a short walking University Students’ Union (NUSU).
distance of our city-centre campus. Run by students for students,
the Union provides endless
opportunities to meet new people
and experience new activities.
With over 200 societies to join,
computer clusters, study spaces
and places to eat, there is something
for everyone.
www.nusu.co.uk
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Accommodation
There are many reasons transport. From traditional buildings
95
satisfaction
rate for safety
%
for choosing to live in our
student accommodation
to modern developments and a
range of en suite options, we have Our (International Student
Barometer survey,
and the great news is
something for everyone including
accommodation for families, guarantee Autumn 2017)
that all postgraduate
students are guaranteed
couples, single-gender and adapted.
to you*
University or University
Managed Partnership A sense of During your first year of study
community you are guaranteed a place in
accommodation for your University-owned or Managed
About us
first year*. Living in University accommodation Partnership accommodation
provides a fantastic opportunity to if you:
meet fellow students from all over
Student friendly the world. You can even meet them • are a postgraduate student
coming alone to the University
and safe before you arrive via our dedicated
social media pages. • have firmly accepted our
Staff are on call 24 hours a day
www.facebook.com/ offer of a place to study at
and most residences provide
accommodation.NCL Newcastle University and
on-site support during office hours.
have met all of the conditions
Entry phone systems and CCTV
of the offer by 30 July
are installed in most of our
accommodation.
Continuous • have paid the £500 application
contracts fee, which is refundable against
Most University accommodation your summer term’s rent
Budget friendly contracts cover the whole academic
Deadline: as soon as you have
Weekly rent for a single room year, so you don’t need to vacate your
received an offer from the
in University postgraduate room during the major holidays.
University you can apply for
accommodation ranges from We also have flexible payment
your accommodation online.
£96.18 to £150.78 per week arrangements to help you spread
To be eligible for the guarantee
(2018–19). If you’d prefer your the cost.
you must submit the online
own studio apartment, prices
Accommodation Application
start at £166.25 (2018–19).
Finding private by 30 June.
Our rents are lower than the UK
average, plus Newcastle is an accommodation www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/
affordable city to live in, so your new-students/guarantee/
money goes further. We can also assist new students #postgraduate
who do not require University
accommodation. We provide
Close to campus information on all aspects of private
-rented accommodation during
The majority of our accommodation your time at University and advise
is in the city centre and within short on finding suitable private-sector
walking distance of our campus. accommodation to meet your needs. Accommodation
Other accommodation sites are well
www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/ key:
connected to the city and campus
private
via reliable, fast and frequent public
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Our city #1
place in the
world to visit
in 2018*
Welcome to Newcastle, Food and drink names in rock and pop. Folk,
a welcoming and diverse classical and jazz concerts regularly
Newcastle is a truly cosmopolitan take place at Sage Gateshead
city rated number one city and its international vibe is whilst smaller venues across
place in the world to visit
About us
reflected in the range of restaurants the city, including the Cluny and
in 2018*. and bars. You won’t need to worry Cumberland Arms, cater for
about missing food from home a variety of musical tastes.
With one in six people in Newcastle as there is every chance that you
a student, you will feel at home will find it here.
straight away. The locals are friendly
and approachable and go out of
Shopping
their way to help you. Student rents Sport Newcastle is a premier shopping
and cost of living are also among destination with high-street names
the lowest in the UK, providing you Sport is integral to Newcastle’s and boutique brands at intu Eldon
with more money to spend on the identity. You can see a range Square, one of the UK’s largest
city’s many attractions. of great sport in the city including city-centre malls. Combine this
Premier League football at with a bustling indoor market,
Newcastle United Football Club, the independent shops and a range
Art and culture UK’s most successful basketball of global food stores, all just a few
team and top-flight rugby union. minutes’ walk from the University
The city boasts numerous theatres Longsands Beach in nearby campus and it’s no wonder that
including the Theatre Royal, Tynemouth is popular with UK pro Newcastle has a reputation as one
which hosts some of the country’s surfers, and athletics fans will find of the best shopping destinations
biggest national productions by the a friendly welcome at Gateshead in the North of England.
Royal Shakespeare Company, the International Stadium.
National Theatre and Opera North.
The University campus also houses
the North East’s largest producing
Socialising
Film
theatre company, Northern Stage. Ranked 4th in the UK for social
Grab your popcorn because life**, Newcastle is a vibrant city
The city’s art galleries and museums Newcastle loves the movies. that is loved by locals and visitors
range from ancient history to modern More than 20 screens in the city alike. Alongside a great choice
art, including the Discovery Museum, centre show everything from of restaurants and bars, you’ll also
Great North Museum: Hancock, Hollywood blockbusters to global find comedy clubs, pop-up theatre,
Life Sciences Centre, the Laing Art art-house classics. film screening and late night cafés.
Gallery, the refurbished Hatton
The list is endless; we really do
(on campus), and impressive
have something for everyone.
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Music
Art – a converted flour mill on the
banks of the River Tyne. Newcastle offers a multitude *Rough Guides, 2018
of music venues, such as the Metro **Times Higher Education Student
Radio Arena and O2 Academy, Experience Survey, 2018
hosting some of the most famous
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A beautiful World
top 100
city student
city
About us
Newcastle is the cosmopolitan capital of North East QS Best Student Cities,
England. Fun, friendly, culturally diverse and safe, 2017
it has gained an enviable reputation as one of the
UK’s favourite student cities.
Excellent transport links make
it easy to travel across the city,
the region, and beyond. London
is less than 3 hours away by rail,
with trains leaving
every 30 minutes.
We have lots of green
spaces with two large
parks located right in
LONDON
the city centre and next
to campus.
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.
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
affectionately refer to Newcastle as
their second home.
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Supporting you
Supporting
you
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Top tips
Funding www.ncl.ac.uk/ As you might have found, securing
funding can be highly competitive,
Check the details
carefully...
As a top 150 world university*, our global postgraduate/ so we have included some of our
reputation, impressive graduate employability funding Information on eligibility, how
top tips when it comes to searching... to apply and closing dates will
record, award-winning careers support and
low cost of living mean a degree from Newcastle be specified on our funding
website, so take the time to
University is a sound financial investment.
Begin your search
Supporting you
review all of the details.
early...
It’s worth starting your search
There are many different funding • if you are unable to secure a full The University also participates up to 12 months before your Don’t forget your
sources available for international scholarship, you may be able to in a number of international loan intended year of entry. The majority living costs...
postgraduate students and it can build up a ‘portfolio of funding’. schemes enabling eligible applicants of funding becomes available
often be difficult to know where to For example, the University offers to receive financial support. As well as your tuition fees,
between September and March,
start your search. Here at Newcastle, partial scholarships and alumni, remember to add your living costs
so be extra attentive during this
we understand the importance of family and early payment tuition Find out more at www.ncl.ac.uk/ into your budget. This will vary
period.
getting up-to-date information on fee discount schemes postgraduate/funding considerably depending on lifestyle,
the latest opportunities, and our aim but Newcastle is one of the most
• our award-winning Careers cost-effective cities in which to
is to make the search for funding
as easy as possible.
Service also advertises work Don’t forget… Give yourself live in the UK. The UK government
opportunities on campus and states international students should
Our funding website is easy to use in the city, so you can earn As well as University funding, enough time... allow living costs of £1,015 per
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money while you are here there are also opportunities
and built around you. Simply enter Applying for funding can be time month for visa purposes.
for financial support through
some basic details about where consuming, so don’t leave your
government and employer
you’re from and what subject you application until the last minute.
are hoping to study and the search International sponsorship, via public bodies
Many funding opportunities,
such as Chevening and the British
will return all of the relevant funding scholarships and Council and smaller charities particularly for taught courses, Ask advice...
sources. We also link funding loan schemes and trusts. So, our advice is to will require you to have a formal
Don’t be shy when it comes to
opportunities to our courses online, offer of a place on an eligible
The University offers a wide range be proactive when it comes money matters. Ask your academic
so you can quickly review what’s course before you can apply.
of international scholarships of to searching. tutor, your university finance
on offer in a particular subject.
varying amounts to international team, current students who have
The funding picture is complex applicants applying from countries secured funding, or university staff
and changes regularly so it’s worth across the world. Details of individual If you require Use a variety of at a recruitment or virtual event.
noting that: scholarship schemes can be found a Tier 4 visa funding sources...
on our postgraduate funding pages If you require a Tier 4 visa to study
• the website is updated weekly, online. Most people fund their studies
so the number and type of in the UK, you need to provide
through a combination of different
international funding opportunities We participate in a number of proof that you can support
funding sources, often referred to
may vary at any one time prestigious scholarship schemes, yourself and pay for your course
as a ‘portfolio of funding.’ Partially
Search for funding
such as the Chevening, the (this will vary depending on online:
• you’ll need to bookmark the funded scholarships, personal
Commonwealth and the Fulbright your circumstances). For more
page and visit the site regularly savings and tuition fee discounts www.ncl.ac.uk/
schemes and jointly with these information, see www.ncl.ac.uk/
to keep up-to-date can all quickly add up.
organisations offer full scholarships. international/visa/ postgraduate/
funding
*QS World University Rankings,
2019
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Facilities and
resources
Ranked 12th in the UK for university facilities*, at Newcastle
you will have everything you need to succeed – including an
award-winning Library Service, online learning, first-class
sports facilities and outstanding study resources.
Supporting you
To ensure we remain a world-class • over 790 PCs and 110 loanable Sport
provider of learning and research, laptops
we have recently invested over Newcastle is a top 10 UK university
• specialist subject librarians for sport for the third year in a row**.
£100 million in: the Newcastle Helix
to support students With 65+ sports clubs, everyone
global centre for urban innovation;
our sports facilities; Park View www.ncl.ac.uk/library at Newcastle University has the
Student Village; and a number opportunity to enjoy sport here.
of core buildings. We also continue Many clubs are also supported by
to invest millions in our student IT facilities professional coaches.
services to ensure you gain the Whether you want to work on www.nusu.co.uk/getinvolved/sports Study resources On-campus Subject facilities
best experience, all underpinned an essay in a computer cluster, We encourage all students, Your learning doesn’t end in the language support You’ll have access to specialist
by a strong postgraduate support connect to WiFi, review a lecture whatever their ability, to get involved lecture theatre; we offer additional We provide free language skills facilities related to your course
network. online, or simply need some in sport. Check online for details study support, whether it’s learning courses, including: including:
technical support, our IT Service of our full provision. a new language just for fun, or
is here to help. It provides: • free in-sessional English • £58m Urban Sciences Building
Libraries www.ncl.ac.uk/nclsport/campus getting help writing your dissertation
proposal: language courses • new £34m Learning and
• over 3,000 computers and
We have one of the best library hundreds of accessible printers If you’re a talented sportsperson • Tandem learning, partnering Teaching Centre
services in the country and have and want to achieve your full sporting • Maths Aid – help with mastering
with an English-speaking • a museum and art gallery
won multiple awards for our • lecture recording and streaming potential, we have sports scholarships mathematical methods, revising
student
excellent customer service. Our – both great for revision on offer to support you. for exams with a quantitative • sea-going research vessel,
main library, the Philip Robinson www.ncl.ac.uk/nclsport/ element, understanding statistical • Access to online English coastal station and marine lab
• online learning resources –
Library, is open 24/7 during term performance/scholarships tests and practising graduate language study materials
providing access to reading lists, • commercial farms and a
time and our Marjorie Robinson numerical skills tests
course handouts, timetables, The University Sports Centre • Free access to our award- biological field station
Library Rooms offers a digital
collaboration with fellow students has a wide range of facilities for • Writing Development Centre, winning Language Resource
learning experience. We also have • music studios and rehearsal
and feedback from tutors sport and physical activity. Our in the Philip Robinson Library Centre, providing self-study
two specialist libraries, the Walton spaces
health and fitness suite includes – helping you to develop your learning materials, satellite
Medical Library and the Law • a University app to help you
an eight-court sports hall, four new academic writing skills channels in 17 languages, • anatomy labs and clinical
Library. Our Library Service find your nearest PC, manage
squash courts and a spin studio. 800 foreign language films, skills suite
provision includes: your Library account and get www.ncl.ac.uk/students/wdc
www.ncl.ac.uk/nclsport/ dedicated computer clusters
the latest University news
• 1 million print books, 2 million campus/indoor and a language learning • language clinics and analysis labs
www.ncl.ac.uk/itservice podcasting site
e-books and over 46,000 • studios for architecture and art
e-journals *Times Higher Education Student www.ncl.ac.uk/langcen
Experience Survey, 2017 • media studios, recording and
• 24/7 online library help editing equipment
**British Universities and Colleges
Sport (BUCS) rankings, 2017–18
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Extra
support
Supporting you
Ranked top 10 in the Money matters
UK for overall student
Our Student Financial Support
experience for the fourth Team provides help and guidance
year in a row*, Newcastle on a range of money matters,
University provides more including budgeting and funding
than just world-class eligibility.
taught courses and
research opportunities.
World faiths
Alongside your academic
career, we want to ensure Chaplains of diverse faiths are
you get any additional based in the University Chaplaincy
and are able to support students
help you might need. of any faith or none. We have prayer
We pride ourselves on being a space on campus and student
caring university where you will be societies representing many religions.
supported throughout your degree
by a personal tutor and our specialist Your wellbeing
teams. At the heart of campus, you
will find King’s Gate, our dedicated Our Student Health and Wellbeing
student services building, home to team can work with you, even
our professional services staff who before you arrive, to create a tailored
can provide expert and confidential package of support if you have
advice on a range of issues. additional needs relating to a
www.ncl.ac.uk/studentservices disability, health-related illness,
mental health condition or
specific learning difficulties.
Accommodation The team also provides support
to mature students and those
Our dedicated Accommodation with childcare responsibilities.
Service offers advice on all of our
student accommodation sites as
well as private accommodation. Emotional support www.ncl.ac.uk/
See pages 14–15 for more
information. Professional therapists offer studentservices
support including online self-help,
psycho-educational groups or
*Times Higher Education Student one-to-one counselling. Students
Experience Survey, 2015–2018 whose needs cannot be met by the
Counselling Team are referred to
appropriate external services. King’s Gate building (left)
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Award-
winning
careers
support
Supporting you
Business start-ups Connecting you
If you’ve got the idea, then we’ve to employers
got the resources to help you. Each We facilitate opportunities for
year our START UP team supports you to meet future employers
our innovative and entrepreneurial face-to-face, learn more about a
students to develop and launch particular profession and find out
their own businesses, providing: what you need to succeed in a
• entrepreneurial support – a particular job.
With a 94% satisfaction Our individualised programme of • Jobs On Campus (JobsOC) – programme of workshops and
rate for our Careers support includes a comprehensive matching students with paid Each year more than 300
access to a dedicated team of
workshop programme and a temporary or casual work international, national and local
Service*, Newcastle business advisers, entrepreneurs
database connecting you with assignments at the University employers visit our campus to
University offers one and professionals, each providing
graduates working in a wide range deliver presentations, hold
of the best, largest and • volunteering – over 200 support on starting your own
of careers. Our Careers Compass interviews and attend recruitment
volunteering opportunities business
most innovative careers Tool provides a personalised report fairs to attract our talented students.
services in the UK. advertised each year, providing • founderships – support for
with ideas, suggestions and resources
a great way to gain valuable graduate entrepreneurs looking These activities provide a fantastic
to help you on your career journey.
We are accredited against the matrix work experience to develop their new product, opportunity for you to meet
Standard, a quality framework for idea or service, by providing recruiters face-to-face, learn more
organisations to assess and measure Getting you a business start-up package about a particular profession and
their information, advice and/or offering free workspace, funding, find out what you need to succeed
guidance services. This means,
career ready in the jobs market.
advice and support
no matter what your career, There are over 1,500 employers www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup www.ncl.ac.uk/careers
learning, work or life goals are, our posting over 100 new vacancies
award-winning team of professional on our website each week, totalling
careers advisers can help when over 5,000 advertised vacancies
it comes to taking the next step each year. So you will find plenty www.ncl.ac.uk/
in your career. of work experience and placement careers
opportunities to enhance your
We provide guidance on everything professional skills and build
from skills development and job your CV, including:
searches, to interview preparation
and practical help with hints and • internships – gain graduate-level
tips on setting up a LinkedIn profile. work experience with an internship.
We advertise a large number of
internships, including within local
*International Student Barometer survey, businesses and the University.
Autumn 2017
28 29Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2019 entry www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate
Graduate
Abhijeet, studied Master
of Business Administration 5 QS Stars
Current role: Senior Manager,
for Student
Employability
success
Human Resources at Fountain
Entertainment, Pvt, Ltd
I chose to study my MBA at Newcastle University as
We are consistently rated among the UK’s best I liked the course structure and also the city life. I found
for the education and the support we provide. that the class size was smaller on my course, providing
Our students have become some of the most more personal support from the tutors. Newcastle is an
amazing place, with great nightlife and places to eat.
sought after for employment or further study It is also far more affordable than London. After returning
Supporting you
across a wide range of disciplines – the results to India, I soon found employment in the HR Department
speak for themselves. at Fountain Entertainment.
Sophie, studied MSc Foundations Zaleha, studied MD Doctor
in Clinical and Forensic Top 20 ‘most targeted’ of Medicine
Psychology university by the
94%
UK’s leading Current role: Dean of Medical
Current role: Counselling employers for the Facility and Hospital Director,
Psychologist (in Training) Professor and Senior Consultant
last six years. Obstetrician and Gynaecologist,
After finishing my BSc in Psychology, I completed three satisfaction (The Graduate Market University Kebangsaan, Malaysia
internships, including one at a psychiatric clinic. I chose rate for careers report from High Fliers
Research 2012–2018 – a
I chose to study at Newcastle University because of the
Newcastle as it allowed me to study clinical as well as forensic
psychology in one Master’s course. The lectures were inspiring, service report into the universities
excellent research environment, the friendly community and
the location of the campus, so close to green spaces nearby.
covering a variety of topics and there was still plenty of time most targeted for graduate My course supervisors were extremely helpful, sharing their
to enjoy the city. My final thesis provided the opportunity employees by The Times extensive knowledge and skills and providing encouragement
to work alongside some of the finest researchers, giving Top 100 Graduate throughout. Graduating from such a high-ranking institution
me further insight into another area of psychology. Employers). gave me so much more than advancement in my career,
The course provided a stepping stone for me to study a (International Student Barometer it helped me set similar standards for providing excellence
Doctorate programme. survey, Autumn 2017) in research and clinical practice.
Douglas, studied MSc
Innovation, Creativity
Tian, studied MA Interpreting
and Translation
World
and Entrepreneurship top 150
university
Current role: Business owner
Winner
Current role: Research and Conference Interpreter
Manager at Tech North at Intian Solutions
QS World University
Rankings, 2019
‘Best university
employment I had earlier visited Newcastle, liked what I saw
and wanted to come back. After working for the US State
Studying at Newcastle University prepared me for
the world of work, helping develop my skills in language,
strategy’ Department, I decided to return and study for my Masters
at Newcastle University. The course encourages you to
interpreting and computing. I moved to the USA after
graduating, started an interpreting business in Washington
network and collaborate with peers from the start, it also DC and now regularly provide services to both public and
TARGETjobs Awards 2017 provides an opportunity to develop your own ideas and private institutions. My degree helped me differentiate myself
challenge others. in the market, especially in my first year in business.
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1.
We also work with agents across the world, a number
of whom may be in your country. Our agents can
Your
support you through the application process.
To find your nearest agent, check our country pages
at www.ncl.ac.uk/international/country
Help and
journey to advice
Your offer
Review our step-by-step guide to find out what
Supporting you
happens after you have submitted your application
Newcastle
at www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/your-offer-guide
Visa advice
International students from outside the UK or EU
will normally have to apply for a study visa under
the Tier 4 points-based immigration system.
For further information about the Tier 4 process
visit www.ncl.ac.uk/international/visa
We welcome students from over
120 different countries and our
Connect with us... Come and meet us...
diverse campus is home to a truly
global population, with over 5,000
StudentsNCL We recognise that coming to study in the UK is a
big decision and one that you probably have a lot of
Immigration support
international students choosing to newcastleuniversity questions about. Our International Recruitment Team We have a dedicated Visa Support Team on campus
study with us. regularly travels to destinations all over the world to who can provide advice and guidance on a range of
meet new students, work with our network of agent issues including:
weibo.com/UKNCL
We are here to support you at every advisers and connect with our alumni. • applying for a visa to come to the UK to study
stage of your journey, whether that’s
Search NCL-UK on WeChat To find out when we’re visiting a city near you, review • extending your student visa
providing advice on choosing the
our travel schedule at www.ncl.ac.uk/international/
right course, helping with visas and meet-us • visa guidelines for working in the UK after
immigration, or organising social graduation
events on campus to help you settle in To see life on campus take a virtual tour: • inviting family and friends to visit
and make the most of your time here. www.ncl.ac.uk/tour
www.ncl.ac.uk/students/progress/visa
Join us at one of our online student-led events to
find out what its really like to study and live here:
3rd
www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/meet-us/#virtualevents Tuition fees and
scholarships
Your application Information on tuition fees for each of our courses
in the UK We have a dedicated and friendly Postgraduate can be found at www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses
for city life Admissions Team who will manage your application.
To find out how to apply, including where to go Each year we offer a range of international
Whatuni Student Choice for more detailed information on country-specific scholarships to students from across the world.
Awards, 2017
qualifications and English language requirements, Information on funding can be found on pages 22–23.
go to pages 50–52.
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2. 3. 4.
Before you You’ve Student Don’t
leave... arrived... networks forget...
Supporting you
Preparing for your trip Arriving in Newcastle Making connections We offer...
Before your course starts we provide a range of When you get to Newcastle, we want you to feel at Opportunities to meet new people, socialise, try
information to help you prepare for your trip to the
UK. This includes:
home as quickly as possible so provide a comprehensive
International Welcome Programme including:
new activities, make the most of the city and explore
the UK are also available throughout the year at
* APostgraduate
dedicated and friendly
Admissions
Newcastle University Students’ Union (NUSU). Team to help you with your
• a pre-travel check list, full of useful hints and tips • airport meet and greet, for those arriving during
• advice on understanding your immigration
selected dates in September, with a free shuttle With over 65 sports clubs and 200 student societies, application
bus to take you directly to your University including a dedicated International Society and
responsibilities
accommodation or to the city centre an International Officer (to represent the views of
• information on how to get to your accommodation
• the dates and locations of arrival events and
• an early arrivers events programme if you arrive
before term officially starts
international students), the Students’ Union is the place
to be whether you want to try a new activity, work on
* Immigration and visa advice
an assignment, or simply grab a sandwich and relax.
information sessions including registration
• details of our International Welcome Programme,
• International Welcome Week, a week-long schedule
of events designed to help you meet other new
www.nusu.co.uk * Online pre-arrival information
to help you plan your trip
which normally starts one week before term begins students, key members of staff and our dedicated If you’re coming to Newcastle with your family and
student support teams children, you’ll be in good company as there are lots
Our pre-arrival website is updated regularly over
the summer months and includes all of the latest • Newcastle University Students’ Union (NUSU) also
runs a programme of social activities specifically for
of student parents studying with us. To find out what
support is available, see our student parent pages at
* International Welcome events
news and advice. We also run pre-departure briefings www.ncl.ac.uk/students/wellbeing/about/
postgraduate students so that you can get to know
online and in some of our most visited countries.
www.ncl.ac.uk/pre-arrival/international
the region, city and each other studentparents
* Activities for early arrivers
www.nusu.co.uk/pgwelcome
* Aactivities
programme of social
run for postgraduate
students at the start of term
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University INTO Newcastle from which to take advantage of all
English
of the social and learning attractions
preparation courses University the capital city has to offer.
We enjoy a close and distinctive INTO Newcastle University is www.ncl.ac.uk/london/courses/
relationship with INTO, a global based in a purpose-built study university-preparation
organisation that helps prepare centre in the heart of the University
Language
international students for university campus and just minutes from the Whether you choose to study at
study. The courses are integrated city centre. The centre includes Newcastle or London, you’ll share
into our academic structure, so by teaching and learning facilities the same learning and support
studying with INTO Newcastle, you for up to 1,000 international facilities as the rest of the students
on campus. INTO Newcastle is
Supporting you
are already part of the Newcastle students, as well as dedicated
University family. Courses are run at accommodation. also subject to the same quality
both of our Newcastle and London www.ncl.ac.uk/ipc/about assurances as the University itself.
We offer a range of Tier 4 (General) visa application On-campus campuses and can help you to:
students also need to demonstrate An overview of the courses provided
English language and language support
proficiency at level B2 of the • study English in the UK, prior INTO Newcastle by INTO Newcastle is outlined below.
academic preparation to making your application For detailed information on entrance
courses before you start
Common European Framework If you are not a native English speaker University London
of Reference for Languages. we ask you to take a short English to university requirements and how to apply, see
your studies, as well as Students undertaking their English the websites listed above and left.
This is equivalent to at least IELTS language assessment when you first • study an academic course
ongoing support while courses in London will benefit from
5.5 in each of the four components: arrive. This helps us to identify what to prepare you for direct entry
you are studying with us. outstanding learning facilities in a
extra English language support you to a postgraduate degree at
• reading purpose-built building near Liverpool
may need when you are here. Newcastle or London Street Station. Newcastle University
• writing
Entrance Once you have started your course, • improve your general English London brings together students,
• speaking language skills alumni and businesses from around
requirements there are also a number of free
the world and provides a central base
• listening services to help you continue to build
If you’re not a native speaker of your language skills while you study.
English, or if you are a Tier 4 visa See www.gov.uk/tier-4-general- These include:
application student, you will need visa for the most up-to-date
to show that you have adequate • free in-sessional English
information.
knowledge of written and spoken language courses Type of programme Content and location Start date/enrolment
English before you begin your Alongside the IELTS test, the • tandem learning, partnering
studies. University also accepts a range you with an English-speaking Graduate Diploma Preparing you for direct entry to a number September and January
of English language qualifications student who wants to learn of postgraduate programmes across the
For direct entry to a Newcastle including Cambridge, Pearson’s your language University. Combines English language
University course, you will typically and those from the International learning and academic study
need an overall IELTS score of 6.5 Baccalaureate organisation. • access to online English
(or equivalent), but some courses Check for equivalencies at language study materials,
may ask for a higher level of English www.ncl.ac.uk/international/ helping you with academic
language. You can check the writing, grammar and Academic English For students who want to improve their Start dates throughout the
courses/language level of academic English, or to meet year – September, January,
language requirements for each vocabulary
course online at www.ncl.ac.uk/ Tests are normally considered the language requirements for a degree April or July
postgraduate/courses • courses to help improve your programme at both our Newcastle and
valid for two years from the date
writing for university study London campuses
the test was taken to the start date
of your course. • free access to our award-
winning Language Resource Pre-sessional English only For students already holding an offer to Courses are 6 or 10 weeks
Centre www.ncl.ac.uk/langcen study at Newcastle or London who need in length and are held in
to improve their language skills before the summer months
starting a degree (start dates in June and July)
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Study
Study here
here
7th
JOINT
in the UK for overall
student experience
(Times Higher Education
Student Experience
Survey, 2018)
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Although studying at a taught postgraduate level can be quite
different from your undergraduate degree, we aim to make the
transition as easy as possible and provide a variety of support
to ensure you succeed.
Studying Academic support
You will be supported in your studies
Skills development
Alongside developing your
in the UK
by a core academic team including specialist subject knowledge, a
your course director, subject lecturers, taught Master’s course will also
administrative staff and personal help you to develop transferable
tutor. There is also a network of skills in areas such as: teamworking,
support from fellow classmates problem solving, report writing,
and opportunities to get involved data analysis, communication,
Study here
Your range of skills Learning styles Critical thinking in regular subject and social events, presentations and public speaking,
and subject knowledge, creating a close-knit postgraduate project and time management –
Teaching isn’t just about lectures. and analysis community all of which employers tell us are
gained either through Seminars, tutorials and practical As well as developing an expert vital to success in the graduate
your undergraduate sessions are also likely to form knowledge of your chosen job market
degree or career, will part of your working week. This mix subject, we want our graduates
prove invaluable to of learning styles enables you to to be independent thinkers, Maths Aid
you as you begin your explore your subject in more depth, entrepreneurial in their attitudes
whether that’s a lively discussion Help with exam preparation,
postgraduate course at and able to embrace change. problem solving and numerical Careers support
Newcastle University. as part of a small group seminar, To achieve this, we encourage
one-to-one tutorial discussion with skills development Opportunities to enhance your
you to think critically and challenge
an academic expert, or hands-on ideas, including your own professional skills, build your CV
Teaching and learning
experience as part of a practical preconceptions! whilst studying and connect with
styles can differ between
demonstration. employers and entrepreneurs are
countries so to help all available via our award-winning
you feel prepared we Group working Careers Service. Check out what
have provided a quick Independent Writing
we offer on pages 32–35
overview of what you can working You won’t be learning on your own. Development
Group work is often a key element Centre
expect when you start
Although you will continue to have of any postgraduate course. This
your studies with us. timetabled classes, the number can involve tackling a challenging Based in the Philip Robinson
of contact hours may be less than project with fellow students, testing Library, our tutors can help you Rated 5+ QS Stars
you have previously been used to. your theories and delivering your develop your academic writing for excellence
This means that you will need to be findings. Learn to problem solve skills via one-to-one tutorials, Newcastle is one of only four
more self-directed in your learning and develop practical presentation workshops and a range of online universities in the UK to achieve
and plan your time. For example, and report writing skills – all resources designed to support 5 plus QS Stars for excellence.
spending time in the library reading invaluable in the workplace. your independent learning We are proud to have been awarded
and researching, meeting with www.ncl.ac.uk/students/wdc
fellow course mates to discuss 5 stars in the following areas:
shared work and preparing for Original research teaching, student employability,
seminars and tutorials in advance. research, internationalisation,
Conduct an original piece of innovation, inclusiveness, and
academic research and build Language learning
life sciences and medicine
advanced knowledge in an area Our award-winning Language www.ncl.ac.uk/about/quality/
that you feel passionate about Resource Centre is equipped with qs-stars
and will be crucial to your future the latest technology and self-study
career development. materials in over 150 languages
www.ncl.ac.uk/langcen
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Taught Masters’
courses:
the academic year
Normally studied on
a full-time basis over
12 months, a taught
Master’s course will
typically run from
Arrival and Autumn Spring Summer Graduation
Study here
September to September.
The pace and intensity
can seem quite different
induction term term term
to an undergraduate
degree.
Teaching is normally delivered via Your first term typically starts Timetabled classes run through the Alongside compulsory modules, Many of the more formal timetabled Graduation normally takes place
a mixture of lectures, seminars, in September, although a small Autumn term and you will normally many courses offer a range of elements of your course reduce in December and is a great chance
group work and, depending on your number of our taught courses start study compulsory modules that optional modules, often undertaken now as you concentrate on planning for you to celebrate your successes
subject choice, lab-based sessions, in January. focus on building core skills and in the Spring term and enabling you and writing your research/project with family and friends.
technical skills development and knowledge in your chosen subject. to tailor your study to a particular dissertation. The dissertation is
practicals. Having arrived at your field of interest. normally between 15,000–18,000 Once you have graduated you
accommodation and registered The first term can seem quite busy words and provides the opportunity automatically become an alumnus
Each Master’s-level course is as a student, you will spend the as you settle into your new routines, to put into practice all of the skills of Newcastle University and join
divided into a series of modules, first week familiarising yourself but don’t worry, we provide lots of and knowledge you have acquired a worldwide network of over
with each module having its own with the campus, study environment help and support to ensure your over the previous months. 200,000 graduates living in
formal assessment method, which and meeting your academic transition is as easy as possible. over 180 different countries
can be an exam, essay, presentation colleagues and fellow students Why not look at the facilities we We appreciate that the research and independent states around the
group work, or a combination before term time begins. provide on pages 24–25 and the project is a big undertaking so we world. This network helps you stay
of all three elements. extra support we offer on pages provide ongoing support via our connected wherever you go and
Your University induction will include 26–27. research study skills modules and whatever you do after graduation.
You will also undertake a final a comprehensive overview of our expert academic supervision.
dissertation/project at the end facilities, including the libraries, At the end of the Autumn term, We continue to support your career
of the course. wellbeing services and IT support. you will break for the Christmas You will normally submit your through a range of services and
You will also have the opportunity vacation, but will typically work final dissertation/research project benefits including:
to attend your academic school and across the holiday period preparing around August/September.
subject inductions, to get a feel for for exams and written assessments • access to the University’s
your new learning environment. See in January. Careers Service for up to three
our arrival website to find out more. years after you graduate
www.ncl.ac.uk/pre-arrival/arriving • ‘START UP’ business support
to help you develop a new
business
• a calendar of global events
and networking opportunities
www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/community
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