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Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate Quayside Engineering UNESCO site Hadrian’s Wall Newcastle University Arches Old Quadrangle Medicine Metro access throughout the city Postgraduate accommodation Urban Sciences Building Stan Calvert Cup 2 3
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate CONTENTS WE ARE NEWCASTLE 6 STUDY WITH US 8 OUR CITY 10 FUNDING 12 YOUR CAREER 14 CAREERS SUPPORT 16 LIVING WITH US 18 SUPPORTING YOU 20 OUR FACILITIES 22 TAUGHT MASTERS’ COURSES 24 TEACHING EXCELLENCE 26 APPLY FOR A TAUGHT MASTER’S 28 RESEARCH DEGREES 30 RESEARCH EXCELLENCE 32 YOUR RESEARCH JOURNEY 34 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 36 INTO NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY 38 Although most Covid-19 restrictions for England lifted in FIND YOUR DEGREE 40 Ready to reimagine your future? Sign up at ncl.ac.uk/ July 2021, we know how quickly things can change. If the pgdiscover to find out about postgraduate study and public health situation deteriorates and restrictions need to tighten, our Outbreak Response Plan and the steps we’ve DISCLAIMERS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 76 get the latest updates, including how you can meet put in place will make sure our students have a safe and us at our virtual and physical events and Open Days. fulfilling university experience. ncl.ac.uk/study/covid-19 LOCATION AND LANDMARKS 78 4 5
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate WE ARE NEWCASTLE Top 2 GLOBAL PRESENCE most targeted Top 5 in the UK for University graduate entrepreneurship in the UK by Times Top 100 Employers STRONG (based on start-up turnover and external investment in HE-BCI Survey 2019-2020) INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY EMPLOYER LINKS G LO BA L TO P TOP with campuses in the UK, Singapore and Malaysia 15O 20 with multinational and almost a quarter of a million worldwide alumni businesses, including 28K 140 5 Siemens, PwC, FDM, Enterprise and IBM STUDENTS COUNTRIES TOP AWA R D E D RANKED 16 th U N I V E R S I T Y (QS World University Rankings 2022) (Times Higher World University Rankings 2022) AWA R D E D IN THE WORLD UNIVERSITY REPUTATION 2O UK UNIVERSITY 5 for Sustainable AWA R D E D (Times Higher Education World QS Stars for 5+ Cities and University Rankings 2022) Teaching (2021) in the UK for global QS Stars for Student Communities research power (REF 2014) Employability (2021) (THE Impact Rankings 2021) 25 TOP student city Top 10 in the UK (QS Best Student Cities 2022) QS Stars for Excellence (2021) Russell Group A FOUNDING MEMBER IN EUROPE FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE (Times Higher Education Europe Teaching Rankings 2019) 6 7
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate STUDY WITH US Whatever drives you to study a postgraduate degree, we can help you achieve your dreams. Why choose postgraduate study? Graduates in demand: awarded 5 QS Stars for Student Employability (2021), many of our A postgraduate qualification can help you programmes are shaped by our strong links stand out in a crowded jobs market, it can with national and international businesses, boost your employment prospects*, or provide including our Principal Partner, Siemens. the accreditation you need for success in Selected courses are also developed and your industry. accredited by professional organisations. It can also be the first step as you change careers, Student life: Newcastle is one of the UK’s the opportunity to become a specialist in your favourite student cities. Explore the social life, field, or the chance to contribute knowledge and culture, history and architectural beauty of this research that helps make a difference in the world. cosmopolitan capital of the North East from our Why choose Newcastle? city-centre campus location. A founding member of the prestigious Russell Outstanding support: we’ll help you reach your Group of world-class, research-intensive UK full potential, personally and professionally via universities, excellence comes as standard at study support services and our dedicated health, Newcastle. Our diverse community welcomes wellbeing and student support teams. Take the students from all backgrounds to be part of next step in your career with guidance from our our legacy of pioneering learning, teaching award-winning Careers Service. and research. For a sustainable future: join a global leader of World-class teaching: world-leading experts and sustainable development – we are ranked 15th in top academics at the forefront of their discipline will the world in the Times Higher Education Impact inspire you – our teaching is 5 star (QS Stars 2021). Rankings 2021. World-leading research: ranked 16th in the * GOV.UK Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2021 world for research power**, the vast majority of ** Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 (next REF our research is world leading or internationally results are due in 2022) excellent – so your studies will be informed by our pioneering work. 8 9
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate OUR CITY Vibrant and exciting, Newcastle is a city of bright lights and welcoming people, rich in heritage, alive with ideas and dreams. Our safe city is known for the warmth of its welcome. A cosmopolitan place with a big personality – one in six people here is a student. As one of the UK’s top 10 student cities*, Newcastle’s eclectic mix of restaurants, theatre and music venues, bars and clubs can rival any European city. And, because it’s also one of the UK’s most affordable cities**, with a low cost of living, low student rents, and a Metro rail service that’s easy on the pocket, you can spend your money on the things you love. A special place Newcastle is home to glorious green spaces and striking places – from the stunning Quayside where the city’s iconic Grey's Monument Quayside bridges span the River Tyne, to colourful China Town and Grainger Town with its beautiful Georgian architecture. From our city-centre campus, explore a thriving multicultural arts and culture scene and discover the history, shopping, and sport that are so integral to our identity. Or leave the city behind for a coastline of award-winning beaches and beautiful countryside, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hadrian’s Wall. Stay connected Fast road and rail links keep Newcastle well connected to cities across the UK, and London is less than three hours away by train. Direct flights from Newcastle to multiple worldwide destinations mean home is never far away. *Top 10 student city in the UK (QS Best Student Cities 2022) **Top 10 city for affordability in the UK (QS Best Student Cities 2022) Great North Run Tynemouth Angel of the North 10 11
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate There are lots of ways to fund your postgraduate degree, but it can be difficult to know where to start. We want to make your funding search as easy as possible. We’ve highlighted some of the main funding opportunities below. We also link funding opportunities to our courses online. ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-funding Tuition fee discounts Scholarships All students • 2% discount if you pay your annual fees in full Home students* Funded or partially funded scholarships often before the end of registration week. based on academic merit or specific eligibility • 20% discount for eligible Newcastle University criteria. Non-repayable, they can be awarded alumni. by a variety of organisations, including private • Take advantage of our tuition fee instalment plans. companies, professional organisations, charities, trusts and the UK government. International 10% discount to close relatives of Newcastle and EU students University students and graduates. International Newcastle University Vice-Chancellor’s EU and EU students and International Scholarship schemes: partially funded scholarships to help support EU and Awards, bursaries and prizes international students studying a Master’s degree. Newcastle University Overseas Research All students Support to help meet some of the additional costs Scholarships and Vice-Chancellor’s EU Scholarships: associated with studying specific programmes. partially funded scholarships to help support Non-repayable, they can be awarded by a variety international and EU students studying a of organisations, including charities and trusts. postgraduate research degree programme. Other schemes: Newcastle University also Loans participates in a number of prestigious scholarship schemes such as Chevening, Commonwealth and Home students* Postgraduate Master’s Loan: for eligible Fulbright, and jointly with these schemes offer students studying taught and research Masters’ some full scholarships. courses (eg MA, MSc, MRes, LLM, MBA). FUNDING Postgraduate Doctoral Loan: for eligible students Studentships studying doctoral degrees (eg PhD, EdD). All students Funded PhD opportunities will normally have Both loan schemes are administered a fixed project title and named supervisor. by the Student Loans Company. Funding can be awarded by charities, commercial organisations and most commonly by the UK’s International We also participate in a number of international Research Councils. It is possible to complete a and EU students loan schemes for eligible applicants. Check our studentship in an academic school or via a Doctoral funding database online for further details. Training Centre or Doctoral Training Partnership. Apply early Postgraduate funding can be competitive and many schemes have strict deadlines. Ideally, You can find all of our funding options in one place start your search 9–12 months before your * The term ‘Home students’ refers to UK students and may include EU, other through our searchable funding database: ncl.ac.uk/ course starts. EEA and Swiss nationals with settled or pre-settled status under the EU postgraduate/fees-funding/search-funding Settlement Scheme, depending on your residency history. 12 13
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate YOUR CAREER For the last eight years, we have ranked in the Top 20 most targeted universities by the The Times Top 100 Employers* – that means we know how to prepare you for life after your degree. Get expert advice Find a mentor Our award-winning Careers Service is one of Get careers advice from alumni around the the best and most innovative in the UK and world through our NCLspark platform, connecting will support you to take the next steps in your with a mentor in your field to gain insight into a professional life, both while you are studying particular industry or career. ncl.ac.uk/careers/ with us and for three years after graduation. makingcontacts/nclspark Work with careers experts and PhD specialists to Access our international support build the career you want, accessing application support, interview coaching, specialist online Learn how to navigate the UK jobs market with careers resources and more. workshops and presentations, including guidance on the new Graduate Route post-study work Gain work experience through paid work visa and Start-up Route visa, for which we offer placements, jobs on campus and internships – endorsements. ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup/visa- a number of our PhD programmes include endorsement. This could help you build your training and work experience in commercial career after university, allowing you to stay and laboratories. ncl.ac.uk/careers/jobs work in the UK for up to two years following a Master’s course or three years after completing Connect with employers a PhD. ncl.ac.uk/international/visa Our strong links with national and multinational Launch a business employers means they play an active role in our degrees, delivering technical lectures or taking Start or grow your own business or independent a role in professional skills modules – so you get career with help from our dedicated START UP valuable industry insight into your specialism. team. Get support at every stage – from pre-idea to launch and beyond. For more about our START Our on-campus and virtual recruitment fairs, UP programme, visit ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup information and networking events will connect or read our START UP profile on pages 16–17. you with potential employers, so you can find out about opportunities in your chosen field. *The Graduate Market 2020-2021, report from High Fliers Research Ltd Build employability skills Develop your employability skills and shape your future with our Graduate Framework, and access professional development opportunities through our ncl+ scheme. ncl.ac.uk/careers/awards/ Discover more at ncl.ac.uk/careers nclplusaward 14 15
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate CAREERS SUPPORT START UP Founderships: Johnson’s story Alumnus and clean-tech company founder, To launch the business, Johnson worked with Ranked Top 5 in the UK for graduate entrepreneurship*, we Johnson, is on a mission: to connect homes a START UP adviser during his PhD in electrical have an impressive track record in supporting our students and save energy. and electronic engineering to prepare a business to launch their own businesses or independent careers. plan and carry out market research for Equiwatt. That dream began when he launched Equiwatt, Our Careers Service START UP programme has supported supported by the START UP Founderships As part of our START UP Founderships 191 businesses to start trading. Between them, they have scheme. And it took another huge step forward programme, he received six months’ funding, a combined annual turnover of £98.6 million, have won when the company secured over £300,000 in intensified business mentoring and was national and global awards and created 672 full-time investment to progress its plans to scale-up. supported to navigate the complexities equivalent jobs. ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup of setting up a business in the UK. Equiwatt was born out of Johnson’s experiences START UP offers: growing up in India where regular power outages He said: ‘The engineering and project • bespoke one-to-one coaching are commonplace. management skills I needed for my business I got from my degree, but the Founderships • Founderships initiative to get early-stage businesses An intelligent energy management platform, scheme gave me the platform to become ready for market entry Equiwatt tracks household energy consumption, an entrepreneur. • START-UP Route visa endorsement for international students automatically switching off devices to save • workshops and peer-learning groups energy during peak times when electricity ‘Founderships is a business incubator scheme supply is inefficient or expensive. that helps you gain the skills you need – it gives • equity-free funding you the right foundations, then it’s up to you to • co-working space, and more Consumers are rewarded for cutting their energy take your idea to higher and higher levels.’ use, while Equiwatt estimates that for every 1,000 households using its app, 250 tonnes of carbon dioxide are offset each year. *HE-BCI Survey 2019-2020, based on start-up turnover and external investment 16 17
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate LIVING WITH US Become part of our vibrant, multicultural student community and find out why 28,000 students from over 140 countries call our beautiful campus home. ncl.ac.uk/study/campus Your Students’ Union • University-owned accommodation is on campus or a short distance away, connected Meet students from different cultures, faiths and by reliable, fast and frequent public transport interests through our Students’ Union. Choose • o ur accommodation is safe and secure with from over 200 diverse societies to join, 60+ sports entry-phone systems, CCTV and on-site support clubs and endless opportunities to have fun. • w e offer studios and standard rooms with en A dedicated Postgraduate Officer will make suite or shared facilities, plus communal areas sure you have access to welfare and academic and social spaces that create a community vibe support, and the latest updates on student life. • our accommodation is affordable, with most nusu.co.uk/yourvoice/pghub/ utility bills and free WiFi included in your rent. Flexible payment terms will help you spread Welcome and induction out the cost • m ost of our contracts cover the whole academic Get your University experience off to a year so you won’t have to move out of your room great start with events and activities during during the holidays or over the summer Postgraduate Welcome Week. Meet fellow students, staff and the teams who will support • w e support students with particular needs you during Induction Week. or disabilities with accessible, adapted accommodation: ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/ If you are an international student, our International university/accessible/#ourrooms Welcome programme will help you adjust to life in the UK. If you are relocating to Newcastle with your partner or family, we can offer self-contained flats Your accommodation for couples, and a small number of fully furnished two- or three-bedroom properties for students We know how important it is to find your with families. home-from-home with us, that’s why: • all full-year postgraduate taught students are Explore our accommodation at ncl.ac.uk/ guaranteed accommodation with us (eligibility accommodation/university/postgraduate criteria apply) Discover postgraduate life with us. Sign up for the latest news and events at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/build- your-new 18 19
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate Postgraduate Guide | 2022 SUPPORTING YOU You are never on your own at Newcastle – because we are here to support you. Before you join us • fi nancial support – from budgeting to funding eligibility Get to know us better through our teams and • f aith and spirituality – including prayer and regional advisers who regularly travel in the UK worship, confidential listening and support and across the world. Our global educational agents can also provide advice and help with International students can also access free your application. Find out where you could healthcare through the NHS (conditions apply). meet us at ncl.ac.uk/study/meet or ncl.ac.uk/international/country Postgraduate support services Visa support We understand the demands of postgraduate study, that’s why our support is tailored to your Need help with your visa application? Our needs and includes: dedicated Visa Support team offers immigration support, including guidance on the Doctorate • c onfidential Post Grad Support Service. Extension Scheme (DES) visa and how the new Available 24/7, offering immediate support from Graduate Route visa could help you build a life a trained professional, plus a health hub app and career in the UK after university. Find out • s elf-help app iNClude, creating positive habits more at ncl.ac.uk/student-progress/visa that support your wellbeing • g lobal mental health network Talkcampus, Arriving in Newcastle based around peer support Book our Airport Meet and Greet service and we • w ellbeing workshops will be at Newcastle International Airport when you • staff–student networks for our research students land, ready to take you to your accommodation. Explore our pre-arrival support at ncl.ac.uk/ Get in touch early pre-arrival and we’ll keep you updated on your welcome and induction schedule. If you have a disability, long-term health or mental health condition, it is important to get in touch During your studies early about your support needs. This enables us to find out what adjustments and support you Our dedicated Student Services teams will need. ncl.ac.uk/wellbeing/supportservices/ provide the help and guidance you need disabilitysupport to reach your full potential, including: • c ounselling – including one-to-one sessions and self-help programmes Explore how we will support you to achieve • d isability support – including long-term more at ncl.ac.uk/wellbeing health or mental health support 20 21
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate OUR FACILITIES State-of-the-art facilities support our world-class teaching and research and add to your outstanding student experience. Specialist facilities Learning support Step into a five-star* learning environment and Develop your academic writing skills through access specialist subject facilities including: one-to-one tutorials, workshops and online • two commercial farms and a biological field station resources with our Writing Development Centre, or access maths and statistics help • a sea-going research vessel, coastal station at our Maths-Aid drop-in centre. and marine lab • m usic and media studios, rehearsal spaces, Our Language Resource Centre also supports recording and editing equipment online and tandem language learning, offering • s tudios for architecture and art free self-study materials in over 100 languages. ncl.ac.uk/study/campus/study-support • h igh-specification science and engineering labs • m edical and dental labs and clinical skills suites Sport for all • s mart grid lab and energy storage test bed We are top 10 in the British Universities and • t ranslation and interpreting suites Colleges Sport league (BUCS) with one of the • o n-campus museum, theatre and gallery best Performance Sport Programmes in the UK for talented athletes. Enhance your learning through our £350 million innovation hub, Newcastle Helix, featuring And we’ve just invested £32 million in new advanced learning and teaching spaces and facilities to make your sport and exercise our £58 million Urban Sciences Building that’s experience with us even better. home to our School of Computing. Our Sports Centre boasts high-tech studio Support your research with an award-winning spaces, a world-class gym, sports halls, squash Library Service spanning four libraries, 800,000 courts and two high-performance strength and print books, 600,000 e-books, and 55,000 conditioning rooms. Outdoor facilities include four e-journals. 3G pitches, a dedicated hockey pitch, an ergo room and 10 grass pitches, at easy-to-access, And get 24/7 access through our virtual learning purpose-built venues around Newcastle. environment to your course content, online collaboration with fellow students and tutors, Find out more: ncl.ac.uk/sport lecture recording and streaming. Plus, access our IT support, including specialist software, *QS Stars 2021 – five-star rating for facilities PC clusters, IT Service and laptop loan scheme. Explore our facilities: ncl.ac.uk/study/campus 22 23
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate TAUGHT MASTERS’ Course overview COURSES Awards: the most common are Master of Science Assessment: exams, essays, presentations, (Msc), Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Business group work or combination of all these elements. Administration (MBA). You will also typically complete a research project or final dissertation of 15,000–18,000 words. Entry requirements: 2:1 at Bachelor’s level, or equivalent. Credits: typically 120 credits of taught modules Dive deeper into a subject you’re passionate about Duration: 12 months full-time. Part-time and flexible and a 60-credit dissertation or research project. and build professional skills valued by employers. study available. Spring term Flexible study options: some of our courses can Whether you’re continuing from undergraduate study, Start date: usually September; a small number be studied flexibly, as a short credit-bearing course, returning to education or changing direction, a Master’s start in January. You will start to tailor your study to a or as Continuing Professional Development. can open doors – and might even be the first step particular field of interest, with many Teaching style: lectures, seminars, group work and ncl.ac.uk/study/professional-development towards a PhD. Here’s what to expect… courses offering optional modules. (depending on subject choice) lab-based sessions, Our programmes: explore our full range of During the Easter vacation (around April) technical skills development and practicals. You taught Masters’ programmes at ncl.ac.uk/ you will prepare for formal assessment will be encouraged to apply your own ideas through postgraduate/degrees in May/June. in-depth reading and analysis. Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Arrival and induction Autumn term Summer term Graduation and beyond You’ll arrive at your accommodation and register Timetabled courses run through the Autumn term. Timetabled elements of your course Graduation normally takes place in December, when you’ll as a student. The first week is spent familiarising You will generally study compulsory modules, reduce as you focus on your research celebrate your postgraduate success with friends and family yourself with campus and meeting academic building core skills and knowledge in your chosen project/dissertation. You’ll access on our beautiful campus. colleagues and fellow students. subject. During a busy first term, we will support ongoing support via our research Our award-winning Careers Service will continue to support you to make the transition to postgraduate study. study skills modules and expert Induction includes a comprehensive overview of you for up to three years after graduation. ncl.ac.uk/careers You’ll break for the Christmas vacation, but typically academic supervision, submitting our facilities, IT support, and Student and Wellbeing work across the holiday period preparing for exams your research project/dissertation And your fellow alumni will help you reach your full potential services. Academic school and subject inductions and written assessments in January. around August/September. as you build your personal and professional network through will help you settle in to your new learning our calendar of global events and networking opportunities. environment. ncl.ac.uk/pre-arrival ncl.ac.uk/alumni 24 25
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate TEACHING EXCELLENCE Master’s level study: Taka’s story For Taka there are no limitations to what she feels Newcastle Business School is among the Our teaching isn’t just 5-star*, we also hold the QAA able to achieve following her MBA at Newcastle. world’s elite business schools, triple accredited Quality Mark for the high quality of our academic by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. For Taka, the standards and learning. ‘At Newcastle, I’ve been encouraged to think outstanding aspect of her course was the outside of the box; to really stretch myself,’ she said. quality of teaching she received. Our academic staff are world leaders in their fields and include members of learned societies as well as three TS ‘I’ve learned to be creative and innovative in ‘The experience and knowledge of the lecturers Eliot prize winners. In addition, 13 members of staff hold how I respond to any issue in front of me.’ has been attained over many years and the way National Teaching Fellowships. they simply and clearly distil that knowledge, in Taka was working for a financial services company You will be supported by a core academic team, including the best way for you to understand, is inspiring,’ in her home country of Nigeria when she decided your course director, subject lecturers, administrative she said. to pursue an MBA. support staff, and your personal tutor or supervisor. ‘I knew I wanted to be part of a business school She said: ‘It was a really hard decision for me to go Find out more about teaching excellence at Newcastle where I could develop the personal relationships back to being a student, but I had strong plans for ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/quality/teaching-and-experience that would help me throughout my time away my life – goals and dreams that I wanted to fulfil. from home – relationships with my professors, ‘I knew I wanted to study in the UK, so I shortlisted with my cohort. *QS Stars 2021 – five-star rating for teaching the top universities and Newcastle was in that ‘For me it had to be Newcastle; the people here mix right from the start.’ are amazing.’ Taka was awarded a Women in Leadership scholarship by Newcastle University Business School. Aimed at supporting women in business to become influential leaders, the award reflects the University’s commitment to equality and diversity. 26 27
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate APPLY FOR A TAUGHT Further guidance on how to complete your application can be found at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/guide MASTER’S COURSE 5 Securing your place on a taught Master’s course at Newcastle University is just Your offer a few steps away – simply follow the instructions below. To apply for a research When we have received and considered your Congratulations! application, a formal letter will be sent to you/ Master’s or a PhD, see pages 34–35. your agent by email informing you of our Further information on what to do next – including advice admissions decision. on how to register, and what to expect when you arrive in Newcastle – can be found online at ncl.ac.uk/pre-arrival Accept your offer 1 3 Choose your course Check application deadlines We will also send you regular email updates, so look When you have received an offer you need to out for these. Explore our postgraduate website to find and deposits officially accept it to secure your place. You can the course that is right for you. Compare These can be found online in the ‘How to apply’ do this online via the Apply to Newcastle Portal Need more help? programmes, get detailed module outlines, tab for each course ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/ at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/applications- If you have a question about your application, there’s information about subject facilities, entrance degrees offers/offer-guide lots of ways to get in touch. You can: requirements, fees and funding opportunities. 4 ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees Apply online or via your What next? • chat to us live at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate We also work with educational agents across education agent Conditional offer: if you receive a conditional • contact us via the Apply to Newcastle Portal the world who can support your application. Check our application help pages at ncl.ac.uk/ offer, you will need to work towards meeting the • email our Postgraduate Admissions team To find out more, check out our country pages postgraduate/applications-offers and follow conditions of your offer, so that your application at pgadmissions@ncl.ac.uk at ncl.ac.uk/international/country the steps below: becomes unconditional. Documents relating to your offer can be scanned and uploaded online 2 Check entry requirements • r egister via the Apply to Newcastle Portal via the Apply to Newcastle Portal. ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/applications-offers The minimum entry requirement for the OR majority of our taught Masters’ courses is an • c omplete the application form – you can save and update your application as many Unconditional offer: when your offer is upper-second-class Honours degree (2:1) or times as you like before submitting unconditional you may need to pay a deposit international equivalent. We also welcome • attach and upload your supporting documents or provide proof of sponsorship before we can applications from professionals with significant confirm your place. If you need to pay a deposit, Supporting documents work experience. • submit your application information on how to pay the deposit will be • A cademic and English language requirements • y ou can track the progress of your application included in your official offer letter. You can pay You will need to submit: are listed online by course and can be found at when it has been submitted via the Portal online via the Apply to Newcastle Portal. • academic transcripts to confirm your degree ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees or your progress and results to date Confirmation of your place • E nglish language entrance requirements • a copy of the photograph page of your passport are also listed for individual courses on When you have met all of the conditions of your pages 42–75. offer (and paid your deposit if required), you will • if you are not from a majority English language- receive a ‘Confirmation of Place’ email. If you speaking country you will need to include a copy • G uidance on the international academic of your English language test results eg IELTS need to apply for a Student Route visa you will equivalencies for most countries can be also receive a ‘Confirmation of Acceptance for • certified translations (if your documents are not found at ncl.ac.uk/international/country Studies’ (CAS) number, which you will need in in English) order to apply for your visa. gov.uk/student-visa 28 29
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate Ready to push boundaries with ground-breaking research and to work at the highest academic level with supervisors who inspire you? Choose your route to a research programme with us, and change the world. Types of research degree Doctoral College We offer: During your research journey, our Doctoral College will support every aspect of your academic, personal and • Research Masters’ (MRes, MLitt, MMus, MPhil, professional growth. LLM by research) • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) You will feel connected to your research community, and supported to: • Integrated PhD • Engineering Doctorate (EngD) • gain the skills to achieve your goals • Professional Doctorates • enhance your career prospects, working with careers experts and postgraduate research specialists Our flexible study options mean you can study full or part time, fitting your degree alongside your • test your skills through competitions, events and other commitments. opportunities for public speaking, entrepreneurship, teaching and more Studentships • stay healthy, positive and feeling well If you know which research area you would like to work • network with support staff, research peers, academics in, but don’t have a clear idea of a specific PhD project, and potential employers you could search for a funded studentship. These ncl.ac.uk/doctoral-college normally have a named supervisor and fixed project title with funding in place. ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/ Faculty Research Development Programme fees-funding/search-funding Develop career-related skills and improve your research RESEARCH DEGREES Doctoral Training Centres and Partnerships through our Faculty Research Development Programme. You can also undertake a funded PhD studentship via Offered by our three faculties – Humanities and Social a Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP), Doctoral Training Sciences; Medical Sciences; Science, Agriculture and Centre (DTC) or Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT). Engineering – tailored workshops and activities will help you reach your potential as a researcher, build your Studying alongside a cohort of other PhD students, you will transferable skills and boost your career prospects. work with leading researchers from different universities and schools. Doctoral Training Centres and Partnerships And because our Faculty Programme is flexible, you will are often interdisciplinary and you could get the chance to be able to adapt it to meet your needs as you progress collaborate with an organisation from business or industry. through your doctorate. ncl.ac.uk/doctoral-college/prospective- ncl.ac.uk/doctoral-college/current-research-students/ research-students personal-development-employability/faculty-research- development-programmes 30 31
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate RESEARCH EXCELLENCE PhD research: Fulvio’s story PhD research student Fulvio is helping tackle one ‘If your systems are resilient enough, you spend of the biggest challenges of the 21st century – less on resources during a disaster and your city climate change. returns to normal much quicker.’ After completing a Master’s degree in structural Fulvio has been using the Humber estuary as engineering in Milan, followed by a year working proof of concept, but also got the opportunity to in industry, Fulvio moved to Newcastle to do a develop a further case study while on a five-month PhD in Civil Engineering (Water Resources). placement at the University of Auckland in We deliver pioneering research that makes a positive New Zealand. impact in the world, working with international partners He said: ‘I was really motivated to come to on global and societal challenges, including: Newcastle because I was really interested in He said: ‘This was a chance to further international the work. I have found all the structure and research exchanges among PhD students and • preventing the next global pandemic by tackling the opportunity I was looking for here.’ early careers researchers and an opportunity to spread of antibiotic resistance create new connections and build an international • understanding and saving our oceans – from identifying Working within the School of Engineering, Fulvio network between the two universities. new marine life to revealing the scale of plastic pollution is contributing to the cutting-edge research of the University’s Water Group – an academic ‘And that is the amazing thing about Newcastle • pioneering research to tackle bowel cancer group which works to make our coasts, cities University – if you expose yourself to these • protecting the world’s cultural heritage during armed and infrastructure safer and more sustainable opportunities it is absolutely the right place to be. conflict and after natural disasters for future generations. • shaping the policy and practices that affect the world’s ‘I have been inspired by the people around food supply chain His research will help optimise flood emergency me and I have had the feedback and support management, improving the efficiency of a city’s that has left me free enough to develop my See how our research community is helping make the world emergency response during a flooding disaster. own pathway.’ a better place: ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/quality/research- excellence He said: ‘When a natural disaster occurs – and due to climate change these are going to occur Explore our research strengths in ageing and health, cities more frequently, and their impact be more and place, culture and creative arts, one planet and data: severe – if you have optimised your emergency ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/strengths response, you can optimise your resources and be more sustainable. 32 33
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate YOUR RESEARCH JOURNEY How you apply for a research degree will depend on your ambitions – do you want to propose your own research area, or apply for an established project or studentship? Whatever route you choose, give yourself the best chance of getting the research position that is right for you by following the steps below. 1 Choose your route 2 Explore our research 3 Check entry requirements 4 Research proposals 5 Research supervisor 6 Start dates 7 Apply online Explore the different types of research specialisms The minimum entry requirement for Some programmes require Check if you need to and deposits Apply via our secure Apply degrees that are available on pages Review our research our research Masters’ courses is an a research proposal at the identify a potential to Newcastle Portal: you These can be found online 30–31 of this Guide or online at groups and academic staff upper-second-class Honours degree point of application. If they supervisor before you will be guided to create a in the ‘How to apply’ tab for ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees profiles online and consider (2:1) or international equivalent. PhD do, check if this is a detailed apply to discuss your username and password. each programme online. whether their specialisms applicants also usually require a proposal or a short (non- planned research – some Our funded PhD projects or ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/ We accept applications are a good intellectual fit Master’s degree. binding) research proposal of our programmes require studentships, including studentships degrees throughout the year for with yours. ncl.ac.uk/ to indicate your broad area this. See the ‘How to apply’ within a Centre for Doctoral Training, • A cademic and English language non-funded PhDs. Funded who-we-are/academic of interest. See the ‘How to tab of your research degree Doctoral Training Partnership requirements can be found at PhDs (or studentships) have apply’ tab of your research online for details. ncl.ac.uk/ or Doctoral Training Centre, are ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees specific closing dates – see degree online for details. postgraduate/degrees advertised on our main funding pages the ‘Fees and funding’ page • E nglish language entrance ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/ online: ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/ of your research degree requirements are also listed for degrees fees-funding/search-funding online for more information. individual courses on pages 42–75. • G uidance on the international academic equivalencies for most countries can be found at ncl.ac.uk/ Further guidance on how to complete your application international/country can be found at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/applications-offers 34 35
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate ENGLISH LANGUAGE English doesn’t need to be your first language to succeed at postgraduate level – our language support will give you the foundations you need to achieve great things. Before you begin your studies Our free in-sessional English language course will help you to build your confidence and skills. If you are not a native English speaker, or if you Support covers: are a Student Route visa application student, • a cademic writing, including writing for you will need to show that you have adequate a dissertation or research project knowledge of written and spoken English. • grammar For direct entry to a Newcastle University course, • listening and speaking skills you will typically need an overall IELTS score of • presentation skills 6.5 (or equivalent), but some courses may ask for • one-to-one writing tutorials a higher level of English language proficiency. ncl.ac.uk/insessional Student Route visa application students also need to demonstrate proficiency at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference Supporting your learning for Languages. This is equivalent to at least IELTS Your learning will be supported by our 5.5 in reading, writing speaking and listening. Language Resource Centre, which offers: gov.uk/student-visa/knowledge-of-english • self-study resources in over 100 languages The language requirements for our courses are • m ultimedia resources – including 8,000 foreign listed on pages 42–75 or online at ncl.ac.uk/ language movies and TV shows, 40 satellite postgraduate/degrees channels, DVD and audio-visual material • interactive language-learning software For further information about our English language requirements, including IELTS scores • online learning materials and study guides and the wide range of English language tests • t andem learning, partnering you with an that we accept, go to ncl.ac.uk/international/ English-speaking student who wants to learn language/#overview your language • P eer Assisted Learning (PAL) featuring English language tests are normally valid for two conversation groups and one-to-one informal years from the date the test was taken to the start speaking practice sessions of your course. ncl.ac.uk/language-resource-centre When you join us You will take a short English language assessment when you arrive so we can work with you to identify any extra support you might need. 36 37
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate INTO NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY We understand our international students might need extra support to prepare for academic study with us, that’s why we work with international study specialists, INTO, to offer a range of English language and university preparation courses. From settling in to UK life, to learning the skills you will INTO programmes need for your degree, INTO nurtures international students to be self-confident, independent, and successful in their Courses are delivered using university-standard teaching future studies. methods, including lectures, hands-on laboratory work, seminars, tutorials, supported self-study and e-learning. A learning hub Based in the heart of campus, INTO Newcastle University is a safe, purpose-built learning hub, offering modern study and IT facilities, a learning resource centre, café, areas for relaxing and making friends, and on-site accommodation. Find out more about INTO at As part of the Newcastle University family, you will also ncl.ac.uk/study/international-pathway-courses have access to all the fantastic facilities on campus. Type of programme Content Start date/enrolment Graduate Diploma Prepare for direct entry to a number of January, June, September postgraduate programmes across Newcastle University. Develop academic and research skills while improving your English language abilities. Academic English Meet the language requirements for January, April, June, July, September a degree programme at Newcastle, or improve your academic English. Gain the language fluency and academic skills you need with five tailored study levels. Pre-sessional English If you are already holding an offer to study at June, July. Courses are Newcastle, improve your language and contextual 6–10 weeks in length study skills before starting your degree. 38 39
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate FIND YOUR DEGREE It’s time to invest in your future, to harness our world-class teaching and research, and to channel your passion into a postgraduate degree that will set you apart. Your journey starts here Support for international students Start your search with our quick course guide Our International Graduate Diplomas are also on pages 42–75. Check the different award listed on pages 42–75. Offered in partnership types, English language requirements and if a with INTO, they can prepare you for direct entry programme involves full- or part-time study. We’ve to a range of postgraduate degrees with us. also included the fees for international and home Further details, including information about students for one year of study (2022–2023). If our English language support, are available on your studies last longer than one year, your fee pages 38–39 or ncl.ac.uk/study/international- may be subject to annual inflationary increases. pathway-courses When you have found the degree that’s right for Brexit you, discover more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/ degrees, including: Now that the UK has officially left the EU, find • detailed entry requirements out how this might affect you at enquire.ncl. ac.uk/en/travel-and-visas • course structure • module overviews Covid-19 • assessment methods For the most up-to-date information on how • course-specific facilities we are supporting our students’ academic • career prospects experience go to ncl.ac.uk/study/covid-19 Newcastle University in Singapore Postgraduate opportunities at Newcastle University in Singapore are listed in this Guide. For more details, see ncl.ac.uk/singapore 40 41
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate Degree Level FT Full time Home International IELTS Research Taught Degree Level FT Full time Home International IELTS Research Taught PT Part time fees (£) fees (£) (Direct Entry) PT Part time fees (£) fees (£) (Direct Entry) Ageing Archaeology Ageing* MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT Check online 26,100–37,900 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Archaeology MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 18,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● of 5.5 in all sub-skills) of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) Ageing and Health MRes FT 10,200 25,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● of 6.5 in all sub-skills) Cultural Property MLitt FT/PT Check online 18,600 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum ● Protection of 6.5 in all sub-skills) Healthy Musculoskeletal MRes FT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Ageing (CIMA) of 6.5 in all sub-skills) Archaeology MA FT/PT 9,600 20,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in Clinical and Health MSc; PGDip; PT online Check online Check online Check online ● all other sub-skills) Sciences with Ageing PGCert; CPD Architecture, Planning and Landscape Clinical Research/Clinical MClinRes; PT online Check online Check online Check online ● Research (Ageing) PGDip; Architecture, Planning MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 18,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● PGCert; CPD and Landscape of 6.0 in all sub-skills) Agriculture Urban Energy MRes FT Check online 18,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Technology and Policy of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Agriculture* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 26,100–32,700 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Advanced Architectural MSc FT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Design of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Ecology MRes FT/PT 11,700 26,100 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Architectural Practice PGDip PT 2,400 Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● and Management of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Sustainable Agriculture MRes FT 11,700 26,100 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● and Food Security of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Architecture Master of FT 9,250 22,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● (MArch) of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Agricultural and MSc FT/PT 11,700 26,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Environmental Science of 5.5 in all sub-skills) International Graduate Graduate FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum ● Diploma (Architecture) Diploma of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Conservation and MSc FT/PT 11,700 26,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● (INTO Newcastle Ecosystem Management of 5.5 in all sub-skills). University) Ecology and Biodiversity MSc FT 11,700 26,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● ● International Graduate Graduate FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Diploma (Architecture Diploma of 5.0 in all sub-skills) Sustainable Agriculture MSc FT/PT 11,700 26,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● with Pre-Sessional and Food Security of 5.5 in all sub-skills) English) (INTO Newcastle University) Animal Science Landscape Architecture MA FT 9,600 20,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Studies of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Animal Science* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 26,100–32,700 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Landscape Architecture MLA FT 6,800 13,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Animal Behaviour MRes FT 10,200 25,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● of 6.5 in all sub-skills) Planning and MA FT/PT 9,600 20,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Environment Research of 6.0 in all sub-skills) Regional Development MA; PGDip FT/PT Check online Check online Check online ● and Spatial Planning *Tuition fees vary by research project. Architecture, Planning and Landscape continued overleaf For more information on the International Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) Doctoral and Master's-level English Language Testing System (IELTS) see page 36. degrees for one year of study (2022–23 only). Check online for further details. 42 43
Postgraduate Guide | 2022 Explore more at ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate Degree Level FT Full time Home International IELTS Research Taught Degree Level FT Full time Home International IELTS Research Taught PT Part time fees (£) fees (£) (Direct Entry) PT Part time fees (£) fees (£) (Direct Entry) Smart Systems MSc FT/PT 12,300 26,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Diabetes MRes FT 10,200 25,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Engineering of 5.5 in all sub-skills) of 6.5 in all sub-skills) Spatial Planning PGDip FT/PT 6,400 13,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Drug Delivery and MRes FT 10,200 25,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in Nanomedicine of 6.5 in all sub-skills) all other sub-skills) Immunobiology MRes FT 10,200 25,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Urban Design MA; PGDip FT/PT 8,400 19,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● of 6.5 in all sub-skills) of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Mitochondrial Biology MRes FT 10,200 25,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Urban Planning MSc FT/PT 9,600 20,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● and Medicine of 6.5 in all sub-skills) of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) Healthy Musculoskeletal MRes FT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Ageing (CIMA) of 6.5 in all sub-skills) Biology ● Molecular Cell Biology MRes FT 10,200 25,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum Biology* and Cell Signalling in of 6.5 in all sub-skills) MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 26,100–34,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Health and Disease of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Regenerative Medicine MRes FT 10,200 25,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Biotechnology MRes FT 11,700 26,100 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● and Stem Cells of 6.5 in all sub-skills) and Biodesign of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Toxicology MRes FT 10,200 25,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Ecology MRes FT/PT 11,700 26,100 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● of 6.5 in all sub-skills) of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Translational Medicine MRes FT 10,200 25,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Environmental Geoscience MRes FT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum ● and Therapeutics of 6.5 in all sub-skills) of 6.5 in all sub-skills) Transplantation MRes FT 10,200 25,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Conservation and MSc FT/PT 11,700 26,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● of 6.5 in all sub-skills) Ecosystem Management of 5.5 in all sub-skills). Clinical Research/Clinical MClinRes; PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum ● Ecology and Biodiversity MSc FT 11,700 26,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Research (Ageing) PGDip; of 6.5 in all sub-skills) of 5.5 in all sub-skills) PGCert; CPD Ecological Consultancy MSc FT 11,700 26,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● ● Clinical Research MClinRes; PT Check online Check online Check online of 5.5 in all sub-skills) PGDip; Industrial and Commercial MSc FT 11,700 26,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● PGCert; CPD Biotechnology of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Clinical and Health MSc; PGDip; PT online Check online Check online Check online ● ● Sciences PGCert; CPD Wildlife Management MSc FT/PT 11,700 26,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Clinical and Health MSc; PGDip; PT online Check online Check online Check online ● Sciences with Ageing PGCert; CPD Biomedicine ● Clinical and Health PGCert; CPD PT online Check online Check online Check online Biomedicine* ● Sciences with Allergy MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT Check online 26,100–37,900 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills) Clinical and Health MSc; PGDip; PT online Check online Check online Check online ● Sciences with PGCert; CPD Biofabrication and MRes FT 10,200 25,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● Clinical Research Bioprinting of 6.5 in all sub-skills) Cardiovascular Science MRes FT 10,200 25,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum ● in Health and Disease of 6.5 in all sub-skills) Biomedicine continued overleaf *Tuition fees vary by research project. For more information on the International Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) Doctoral and Master's-level English Language Testing System (IELTS) see page 36. degrees for one year of study (2022–23 only). Check online for further details. 44 45
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