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CONTENTS 6 FROM NEWCASTLE. FOR
THE WORLD.
8 OUR CITY
10 TEACHING EXCELLENCE
12 RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
14 OUTSTANDING CAREERS SUPPORT
16 WHY CHOOSE NEWCASTLE?
17 FUNDING
18 ENGLISH LANGUAGE
19 INTO
20 TAUGHT MASTERS’ COURSES: THE ACADEMIC YEAR
22 HOW TO APPLY FOR A TAUGHT MASTER’S COURSE
24 RESEARCH DEGREES
25 YOUR RESEARCH JOURNEY: STEP-BY-STEP
26 OUR POSTGRADUATE DEGREES
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FOR MAKING AN IMPACT
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FOR SOCIETY FOR EDUCATING FUTURE GENERATIONS
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URBAN SCIENCES BUILDING
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EXCELLENCE
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FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER FOR A LIFELONG COMMUNITY FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE
GLOBAL PRESENCE - CAMPUSES IN:
NEWCASTLEMALAYSIA
SINGAPORELONDON
From Newcastle. For the world.
SATISFACTION RATE FOR OUR
CAREERS SERVICE
'For source of Rankings see pages at the back of this Guide.
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OUR CITY
Welcome to Newcastle, a welcoming and diverse city rated number one place in the world to visit in 2018*.
We’re a communityNewcastle is well known for being a welcoming and safe student city. With one in six people in Newcastle a student, it's easy to see why we were ranked 4th in the UK for social life**.
We’re full of surprisesOur campus is at the heart of our cosmopolitan city, surrounded by history, arts, sport, shopping, places to eat, and things to do. From having lunch on the iconic quayside or an afternoon picnic in Leazes Park, to exploring the ancient Newcastle Castle or taking a surfing lesson at the beach – life here takes you places.
We’re a cultural capitalNewcastle is a hub for cultural venues, and you’ll find a music venue, museum, sports arena, art gallery, cinema, or theatre around almost every corner. North East England’s largest producing theatre company, Northern Stage, is next door to our Newcastle University Students' Union (NUSU) on campus.
We’re affordableRated in the top 20 in the UK's most affordable towns and cities***, low student rents and cost of living means your money stretches further here. Lots of the city’s restaurants, bars, and shops offer student-friendly deals, and our Metro rail service means you won’t need a car to reach the North East’s hidden gems.
We’re a hub for exploringBy plane, train, or car, we’re well connected to cities across the UK, and London is less than three hours away by rail. Newcastle International Airport has regular flights to over 80 international destinations including Amsterdam, Paris, New York, and Dubai. Alternatively, if you're in the mood for a local day out, we're only minutes from unspoilt countryside and award-winning beaches.
* Rough Guides, 2018 **Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey, 2018 *** Totallymoney.com, August 2018
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Quayside
Tynemouth Angel of the North
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TEACHING EXCELLENCE
‘At Newcastle I’ve been encouraged to think outside of the box; to really stretch myself’
For Taka there are no limitations to what she feels able to achieve now, as she approaches the end of her MBA at Newcastle.
‘I’ve come to realise that any restrictions I thought I had in life I’ve been putting on myself. In coming here, I’ve learned to be creative and innovative in how I respond to any issue in front of me,’ she said.
‘At Newcastle, I’ve been encouraged to think outside of the box; to really stretch myself.’
Taka was working for a financial services company in her home country of Nigeria when she decided to pursue an MBA.
She said: ‘It was a really hard decision for me to go back to being a student, but I had strong plans for my life – goals and dreams that I wanted to fulfil.
‘I knew I wanted to study in the UK, so I shortlisted the top universities and Newcastle was in that mix right from the start.’
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.
As part of the award she has received one-to-one mentoring support from Director of the Business School, Professor Sharon Mavin, an internationally-renowned expert in gender, leadership and organisation studies.
Taka said: ‘Professor Mavin has fought so hard over gender issues; she has really mentored me and motivated me to look into this issue.
‘She advised and guided me when I was putting the proposal for my thesis together, which looks at gender diversity in industry and the barriers women face in attaining top management level positions.’
For Taka the outstanding aspect of her course has been the quality of teaching at Newcastle.
‘The experience and knowledge lecturers want to impact on you has been attained over many years and the way they simply and clearly distil that knowledge, in the best way for you to understand, is inspiring.
‘In one of the modules in particular the lecturer really brought learning to life, and showed how what we were learning as part of our MBA, really reflected and connected with things that are going on in the world.’
She added: ‘I knew I wanted to be part of a business school where I could develop the personal relationships that would help me throughout my time away from home – relationships with my professors, with my cohort.
‘For me it had to be Newcastle; the people here are amazing.’
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RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
‘In these last three years I’ve done some amazing things. I’ve been inspired by the people around me.'
Changing disciplines has allowed PhD research student Fulvio to immerse himself in one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century – tackling the effects of climate change.
After completing a Master’s degree in structural engineering in his home city of Milan, followed by a year spent working in industry, Fulvio decided to return to his studies.
He said: ‘I was really motivated to come to Newcastle and do a PhD in Civil Engineering (Water Resources) because I was really interested in the work. I’ve found all the structure and opportunity I was looking for here.’
He approached Professor Richard Dawson, who heads up the University’s Water Group – an academic group within the School of Engineering which works to make our coasts, cities and infrastructure safer and more sustainable for future generations.
Fulvio said: ‘It’s been a complete change of topic; I was a structural engineer and now I’m dealing with flood protection and strategic infrastructure optimisation. These are climate change related issues which, for me, is the challenge of the century – we cannot reverse climate change, so how do we deal with its often catastrophic effects?’
For his degree, Fulvio is building a multi-objective optimisation framework to improve the efficiency of a city’s emergency response during a flooding disaster.
He said: ‘When a natural disaster occurs – and due to climate change these are going to occur more frequently, and their impact be more severe – if you’ve optimised your emergency response, you can optimise your resources and be more sustainable.
‘If your systems are resilient enough, you spend less on resources during a disaster and your city returns to normal much quicker.’
Fulvio has been using the Humber estuary as proof of concept, but also got the opportunity to develop a further case study while on a five-month placement at the University of Auckland in New Zealand.
He said: ‘This was a chance to further international research exchanges among PhD students and early careers researchers and an opportunity to create new connections and build an international network between the two universities.
‘And that’s the amazing thing about Newcastle University – if you expose yourself to these opportunities it is absolutely the right place to be.
‘In these last three years I’ve done some amazing things. I’ve been inspired by the people around me and I’ve had the feedback and support that’s left me free enough to develop my own pathway, but still been there when I needed it.
‘I’m living the life I wanted to live.’
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OUTSTANDING CAREERS SUPPORT
‘The Founderships scheme gave me the platform to move from being a technical expert to becoming an entrepreneur.’
Newcastle University alumnus, Johnson, had a date with royalty this summer, thanks in part to the support he’s received from the University’s START UP Founderships scheme.
Johnson was among a select group of entrepreneurs invited to attend St James’ Palace for the prestigious Pitch@Palace initiative founded by the Duke of York.
Aimed at connecting some of the UK’s most exciting start-ups with potential investors, mentors and key business contacts, the event crowned a highly promising start to the graduate’s clean-tech company, Equiwatt.
Johnson, who completed his Master’s at Newcastle, followed by a PhD in electrical and electronic engineering, said: ‘Being asked to St James’ Palace was a massive endorsement and opportunity for Equiwatt, and it was the University’s Founderships scheme that gave me the chance to take my dream and make a business out of it.’
Equiwatt is an intelligent energy management platform that tracks household energy consumption, automatically switching off devices to save energy during peak times when electricity supply is inefficient, expensive or simply insufficient.
It was born out of Johnson’s experiences in his home country of India, where power outages are not uncommon, and fuelled by his passion for energy storage and conservation.
'My PhD looked at energy-efficient microelectronics architecture that could
revolutionise design of microchips worldwide, no matter the application. It was while I was working on this that I started thinking about building a scalable technology business that could impact the world right now,’ he said.
‘The engineering and project management skills I needed for my business I got from my PhD and Master’s degree, but the Founderships scheme gave me the platform to move from being a technical expert to becoming an entrepreneur.’
With six months of funding and intensified business support as part of the Founderships package, Johnson set about launching Equiwatt, working with a START UP adviser to prepare a business plan, carry out market research and navigate the complexities of setting up a business in the UK as an international student.
He said: ‘Founderships is a business incubator scheme that helps you gain the skills you need – it gives you the right foundations, then it’s up to you to take your idea to higher and higher levels.
‘In the early days Founderships support was instrumental to Equiwatt’s foundation. Now we have proven the concept and we’re breaking into the market.’
He added: ‘It’s an exciting time and a nerve wracking one when you see something you have dreamt about starting to become a reality.
‘It’s a real rollercoaster ride running a start-up business.’
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WHY CHOOSE NEWCASTLE?
As a world top 150 university*, we inspire the minds of thousands of students from over 140 countries. Our outstanding reputation for academic excellence and high graduate employability ensures we are a first-choice destination for students from around the world.
World-class teaching and researchRanked in the top 10 universities in Europe for teaching excellence (Times Higher Education Europe Teaching Rankings 2018), we have a global reputation for the quality and innovation of our teaching. Your learning experience is enriched by embedding research-led teaching into our study programmes. This ensures that you will be research-informed and benefit from the latest developments and discoveries.
Excellent study supportWe received a 93.4% student satisfaction rating for our excellent level of learning support in the International Student Barometer survey, Autumn 2018. You will be supported by a core academic team, and will have access to a variety of additional support services, including Maths Aid for numerical skills development and our Writing Development Centre who will help you with your academic writing skills.
High student satisfactionOf all English-speaking countries, the UK scores the highest for international student satisfaction. At Newcastle, 96.5% of students are satisfied with their teaching from expert lecturers, and our students gave an overall happiness rating of 95.6% (International Student Barometer survey, Autumn 2018).
Outstanding Careers ServiceWith a 92.7% satisfaction for our Careers Service**, we offer one of the most innovative careers services in the UK. You are guided on everything from skills development and job searches, to interview preparation and help with your LinkedIn profile. Add to this work experience and placement opportunities, invaluable connections with employers, a dedicated team to support entrepreneurs and you have all the support you need to help you on your career journey.
Student cityThe cosmopolitan capital of North East England, Newcastle is one of the UK’s favourite student cities. Our city-centre campus is right at the heart of this vibrant city packed with culture, history and architectural beauty. Combine this with our reputation as one of the friendliest, safest and most affordable cities in the UK, and Newcastle is the perfect place to study.
Easy visa application processIt's never been easier to apply for a visa. Newcastle University is piloting a UK government visa application process for international students planning to study a full-time Master's course (13 months or less). Our Visa Support Team will support you through this process. One of the major benefits of the scheme is that you get six months leave at the end of your course to look for work in the UK.
Live and breathe EnglishFor our international students, speaking, reading, and listening to English every day is the best way to truly grasp this global language. Our outstanding English language support programme and Language Resource Centre (see pages 18–19), means you get to further improve your language skills and open new doors to careers around the world.
Gateway for travelWith easy and affordable air, sea and rail transport links, Newcastle is a gateway to explore Europe’s countries and cultures. London is less than three hours by train and Newcastle International Airport has regular flights to over 80 international destinations including Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, New York, Dubai and London.
*QS World University Rankings 2020**International Student Barometer survey, Autumn 2018
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FUNDING
There are many different funding sources available for postgraduate students but it can be difficult to know where to start your search. The table below summarises some of the main funding opportunities available to you, but remember to check out our website and funding database for the most up-to-date information.
All students (all courses)
Tuition fee discounts
We offer a 2% tuition fee discount if you pay your annual fees in full before the end of registration week. We also offer a 20% discount on tuition fees for eligible alumni students.
International students (all courses)
International family discount
We offer a 10% tuition fee discount to close relatives of Newcastle University students and graduates.
External funding We participate in a number of prestigious scholarship schemes such as Chevening, Commonwealth and Fulbright, and jointly with these schemes offer full scholarships.
Loans We participate in a number of international loan schemes enabling eligible applicants to receive financial support.
International students (Masters’ courses)
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor's Global Scholarships
We offer full and partial tuition fee scholarships for outstanding students from a range of countries throughout the world.
International students (Research degrees)
Newcastle University Overseas Research Scholarships
This award covers the difference between home and overseas tuition fee rates.
UK/EU students (Masters’ courses)
Postgraduate Master’s Loan
This loan scheme is for eligible students studying taught and research Master’s courses (eg MA, MSc, MRes, LLM, MBA). The Scheme is administered by the Student Loans Company.
Bursaries and awards
These are typically provided to help fund some of the additional costs associated with studying. A variety of organisations, including charities and trusts offer bursaries and awards.
Scholarships These are normally based on academic merit or specific eligibility criteria such as the course you are applying for. They can be fully funded or partially funded.
UK/EU students (Research degrees)
Studentships These PhD opportunities normally have a fixed project title, named supervisor, and funding already in place. It is possible to do a studentship in an academic school or via a Doctoral Training Centre or Doctoral Training Partnership. See page 25 for more information.
Postgraduate Doctoral Loan
This loan scheme is for eligible students studying doctoral degrees (eg PhDs, EdD). The Scheme is administered by the Student Loans Company.
Funding websiteOur dedicated postgraduate funding website lists all of the funding sources in one place. Simply enter some basic details about where you’re from and what subject you are hoping to study and the search will return the relevant funding sources. We update our website weekly, so opportunities may vary at any one time.
www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
English doesn’t need to be your first language to succeed on a postgraduate course.
Our English language and academic preparation courses will give you a solid foundation of skills on which to achieve great things. Sign up before your studies to prepare for your course, and benefit from the amazing language support we offer throughout your time with us, too.
Entrance requirements If you’re not a native speaker of English, or if you are a Tier 4 visa application student, you will need to show that you have adequate knowledge of written and spoken English before you begin your studies.
For direct entry to a Newcastle University course, you will typically need an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent), but some courses may ask for a higher level of English language proficiency. You can check the language requirements for each course on pages 26–61 or online. www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses
Tier 4 (General) visa application students also need to demonstrate proficiency at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This is equivalent to at least IELTS 5.5 in each of the four components: reading; writing; speaking; and listening. www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa
Alongside the IELTS test, we also accept a range of English language qualifications including Cambridge, Pearson’s and those from the International Baccalaureate organisation. Check for equivalencies online. www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language
Tests are normally considered valid for two years from the date the test was taken to the start date of your course.
Language support We will consider your declared level of English competency as part of the registration process and make recommendations for tailored support.
Once you have started your course, we also offer a number of free services to help you continue to build your language skills while you study.
Free services include:
in-sessional English language courses
www.ncl.ac.uk/students/insessional
tandem learning – partnering you with an English-speaking student who wants to learn your language
access to online English language study materials – helping you with academic writing, grammar and vocabulary
specialist courses to improve your writing for university study
free access to our award-winning Language Resource Centre
www.ncl.ac.uk/langcen
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INTO
We have a close relationship with INTO, a global organisation that helps thousands of international students from around the world achieve their dream of studying in the UK.
INTO offers personalised support services before, during and after your study journey. From settling in to UK life, to learning the skills you’ll need during your future course, INTO nurtures international students to be self-confident, independent, and successful in their future studies.
Courses are run at our Newcastle and London campuses, and INTO will support you with:
• studying English in the UK before making your application to university
• studying an academic course to prepare you for entry to a postgraduate degree
• improving your general English language skills
By studying with INTO, you’re joining the Newcastle University familyINTO staff in our Newcastle and London campuses can help you with any issues life throws your way, whether they’re study-related or not. Each campus hub has its own character, too.
INTO Newcastle University INTO Newcastle University is at the heart of our University campus and the bustling city centre. Everything you need is all within this modern learning hub, with state-of-the-art study facilities, on-site accommodation, and lots of areas for relaxing and making friends.
www.ncl.ac.uk/ipc/study
Newcastle University London At Newcastle University London, we have partnered with INTO to offer a range of university preparation courses in the heart of this world financial city. Newcastle University London brings together students, alumni, and businesses to develop the core skills needed to take on a business degree and a career that’s going places.
www.ncl.ac.uk/london/courses/university-preparation
For detailed information on entrance requirements and how to apply, see the websites listed above for INTO Newcastle University and Newcastle University London.
Type of programme Content Start date/enrolment
Graduate Diploma Preparing you for direct entry to a number of postgraduate programmes across the University. Combines English language learning and academic study
September and January
Academic English For students who want to improve their level of academic English, or to meet the language requirements for a degree programme at both our Newcastle and London campuses
Start dates throughout the year – September, January, April or July
Pre-sessional English only
For students already holding an offer to study at Newcastle or London who need to improve their language skills before starting a degree
Courses are 6 or 10 weeks in length and are held in the summer months (start dates in June and July)
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TAUGHT MASTERS' COURSES: THE ACADEMIC YEAR
Driven by personal passions, real-world applications, and research that pushes boundaries – the pace of a taught Master’s can feel different to that of an undergraduate degree.
Most Master’s courses are full-time, and take place from September to September. Learning is fast-paced, thought-provoking, and pushes you to apply your own ideas and experience to your studies. Depending on the subject, teaching is delivered via a range of lectures, seminars, group projects, lab-based sessions, technical skills development, and practical experiments.
From start to finish, here’s what to expect…
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ARRIVAL AND INDUCTION
Your first term typically starts in September, although a small number of our taught courses start in January.
Having arrived at your accommodation and registered as a student, we will help you spend the first week familiarising yourself with our campus, study environment and meeting your academic colleagues and fellow students before term time begins.
Your University induction will include a comprehensive overview of our facilities, including our libraries, wellbeing services and IT support. You will also have the opportunity to attend your academic school and subject inductions, to get a feel for your new learning environment. To find out more, visit our arrival website at www.ncl.ac.uk/pre-arrival
AUTUMN TERM
Our timetabled courses run through the Autumn term and you will normally study compulsory modules that focus on building your core skills and knowledge in your chosen subject. The first term can seem quite busy as you settle into your new routines, but don’t worry, we provide lots of help and support to ensure your transition is as easy as possible. At the end of the Autumn term, you will break for the Christmas vacation, but will typically work across the holiday period preparing for exams and written assessments in January.
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GRADUATION
Graduation normally takes place in December, and is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your postgraduate success with friends and family on our stunning campus.
After you graduate, you’ll still be a part of the Newcastle University community. You’ll join a worldwide network of influential alumni, who are changing the world in fields as diverse as digital technology, finance, and fine art. So whichever path you take, you won’t be too far away from over 200,000 Newcastle graduates living in over 180 countries and independent states around the world.
Careers support doesn’t end when you take off your graduation gown, either. For three years after you graduate, you have access to our award-winning careers service, our ‘START UP’ business support for ambitious entrepreneurs, and a calendar of global networking events.
www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/community
SPRING TERM
Alongside compulsory modules, many courses offer a range of optional modules, often undertaken in the Spring term and enabling you to tailor your study to a particular field of interest.
From Newcastle. For the world.
SUMMER TERM
Many of the more formal timetabled elements of your course reduce now as you concentrate on planning and writing your research/project dissertation. The dissertation is normally between 15,000–18,000 words and provides the opportunity to put into practice all of the skills and knowledge you have acquired over the previous months.
We appreciate that your research project/dissertation is a big undertaking, so we have tailored a comprehensive package of ongoing support, including research study skills modules and expert academic supervision.
You will normally submit your final dissertation/research project around August/September.
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Choose your courseOur postgraduate website has all of the information that can help you compare courses and make a decision that’s right for you. This includes detailed module outlines, subject facilities, entrance requirements, fees and funding opportunities, so you can really start to get a feel for what it’s like to study here. www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses
We also work with education agents across the world who can support you through the application process. To find your nearest agent, check our country pages online.www.ncl.ac.uk/international/country
1Check for application deadlines and deposits These can be found online in the ‘How to Apply’ tab for each course. www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses
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Check the entry requirementsAs a guide, the minimum entry requirement for the majority of our taught Masters' courses is an upper-second-class Honours degree (2:1) or international equivalent. Some courses accept a 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent. We also welcome applications from professionals with significant work experience.
• Academic and English language requirements can be found at www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses
• English language entrance requirements are also listed for individual courses on pages 28–61.
• Guidance on the international academic equivalencies for most countries can be found at www.ncl.ac.uk/international/country
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Apply online or via your education agent • Register via our secure applicant account and
create a username and password. • Complete the application form – you can save
and update as many times as you like before submitting.
• Attach and upload your supporting documents. • Submit your application. You can track the
progress of your application when it has been submitted. www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply
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Your offerOur offer guide will help you with the following steps, as well as providing advice about applying for a visa and accommodation.
When we have received and considered your application, a formal letter will be sent to you/your agent by email informing you of our admissions decision.www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/your-offer-guide
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HOW TO APPLY FOR A TAUGHT MASTER'S COURSE
Securing your place at Newcastle University is just a few steps away. Follow instructions 1-5 below to apply for a taught Master’s course. A step-by-step guide can also be found at: www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/guide
To apply for a PhD see page 25.
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Further guidance on how to complete your application can be found at www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/guide
You will need to submit:
• academic transcripts to confirm your degree or your progress and results to date
• a copy of the photograph page of your passport
• if you are not from a majority English language-speaking country you will need to include a copy of your English language test results eg IELTS
• certified translations (if your documents are not in English)
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
1. Accept your offer
When you have received an offer you need to officially accept it to secure your place. You can do this online via your applicant portal login at: www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply
2. What next?
Conditional offer If you receive a conditional offer, you will need to work towards meeting the conditions of your offer, so that your application becomes unconditional. Documents relating to your offer can be scanned and uploaded online via your applicant portal login.
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Unconditional offer When your offer is unconditional you may need to pay a deposit or provide proof of sponsorship before we can confirm your place. If you need to pay a deposit, information on how to pay the deposit will be included in your official offer letter. You can pay online via your applicant portal login.
3. Confirmation of your place
When you have met all of the conditions of your offer (and paid your deposit if required), you will receive a ‘Confirmation of Place’ email. If you need to apply for a Tier 4 (general) visa you will also receive a ‘Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies’ (CAS) number, which you will need in order to apply for your visa.
www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/eligibility
4. Congratulations!
You have now completed all stages of the formal application. Further information about what to do once your place has been confirmed can be found in our online guide at: www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/your-offer-guide/pre-arrival
This includes advice on how to register, and what to expect when you arrive in Newcastle. We will also send you regular email updates, so look out for these.
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RESEARCH DEGREES
From experiencing the first sparks of an idea, to working with supervisors who inspire you – the rewards that come with making an expert contribution to a subject that you are passionate about are limitless.
Below is an overview of the different types of research degrees available at Newcastle. For further information on research degrees, visit www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses
Type of research degree
What’s involved? Subject areas Duration
Research Masters’ (MRes, MLitt, MMus, MPhil, LLM by research)
Research project, dissertation, and research training modules. Some courses contain taught modules.
Most subject areas 12 months full time; 24 months part time
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Original project/thesis and research training modules.
All subject areas Usually 3 years full time; 6 years part time
Integrated PhD Original project/thesis, research training modules and Master’s-level taught modules.
Computer science, educational and applied linguistics, linguistics and English language, marine engineering and science, phonetics and phonology.
Usually 4 years full time; 6–8 years part time
Engineering Doctorate (EngD) Original project/thesis, research training modules and Master’s-level taught modules. You will spend time working with industry.
Water science and engineering 4 years full time
Professional Doctorates (eg Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), Applied Educational Psychology (DAppEdPsy), Education (EdD)
Taught modules, work placements, a project and dissertation.The degrees are closely aligned to professional training.
Clinical psychology, educational psychology, education
Length of study can vary, but not usually less than 3 years full time
FACULTY RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAMMESAll three of our faculties offer a range of workshops, events and other learning opportunities:
Humanities and Social Scienceswww.ncl.ac.uk/hss/learning/postgraduate/training Medical Sciences www.ncl.ac.uk/fms/postgrad/skills
Science, Agriculture and Engineeringwww.ncl.ac.uk/sage/education/postgraduate
Studentships
If you don’t have a clear idea of a specific PhD research project, but know which area you would like to work in, then it may be useful to search for a project that has already been established. These normally have a named supervisor, a fixed project title and funding already in place. This type of project is typically referred to as a ‘studentship’.
See our central funding webpages for more information:
www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding
Doctoral training centres and partnerships
It may be possible to undertake a funded PhD studentship via a Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP), Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) or Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT). Being part of one of these means that you can benefit from the research expertise and training of a number of leading universities, academic schools and academics. These centres are often interdisciplinary and you may be able to collaborate with an industrial or commercial organisation. You will study alongside a cohort of other PhD students.
Newcastle currently leads or collaborates with 13 of these centres. See the ‘Training & Skills’ page of your research degree for more information.
www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses
YOUR RESEARCH JOURNEY: STEP-BY-STEP
1 Consider which research degree best suits your ambitions. See page 24 for more information.
2 Review our research groups and academic staff profiles online and consider whether their specialisms are a good intellectual fit with yours. www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/academic
3 Refine your PhD research idea/ project title so that it’s clear to the potential academic school or research institute what area you are hoping to specialise in. Or search for a pre-defined PhD studentship project. See right >>>>>>>>
4 Don't forget it may be possible to undertake a PhD studentship within a Centre for Doctoral Training or Doctoral Training Partnership.See right >>>>>>>>
5 Check if you need to either contact a potential supervisor first or submit a research proposal without identifying a supervisor (for non-funded PhDs). See the ‘How to Apply’ page of your research degree for more information.www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses
Further guidance on how to complete your application can be found at www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/guide
6 Apply online. We accept applications throughout the year for non-funded PhDs.
See the ‘How to apply’ page of your research degree for more information.
Funded PhDs (or studentships) have specific closing dates. See the 'Fees & Funding' page of your research degree for more information. www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses
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Find the degree for youAt Newcastle, our long history of excellence in learning, teaching and research means you’ll benefit from a world-class education, and leave prepared for your future career.
Whether you’re looking to study a taught Masters’ or are searching for a research degree, this quick guide will help you choose the right postgraduate course for you.
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All of our research and taught degree programmes are grouped into subject tables on the following pages. Each table lists the different award types, whether full time or part time, and English language requirements. The fees listed for international, UK and EU students are for one year of study (2020–21) only. If your studies last longer than one year your fee may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
To get more detailed information on the structure of our courses including modules, assessment methods, mode of delivery, and course-specific facilities, check online. www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses
INTO preparation courses
Our range of INTO preparation courses are listed on the following pages. Check online for full information about the courses offered at our sites in Newcastle and London.
www.ncl.ac.uk/ipc
London and Singapore
We offer a range of postgraduate degrees in London and Singapore, these are marked in this Guide. Check online for further details.
www.ncl.ac.uk/londonwww.ncl.ac.uk/singapore
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Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research Taught
AGEING
Ageing* MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT Check online 23,200-34,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Ageing and Health MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA)
MRes FT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Clinical and Health Sciences with Ageing
MSc; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and reading, and 6.5 in speaking and listening)
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Clinical Research/Clinical Research (Ageing)
MClinRes; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Medical Sciences MSc FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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AGRICULTURE
Agriculture* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,200-29,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
MRes FT 8,310 23,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Agricultural and Environmental Science
MSc FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management
MSc FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
MSc FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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ANIMAL SCIENCE
Animal Science* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,200-29,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Animal Behaviour MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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*Tuition fees vary by research project.
Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master's-level degrees for one year of study (2020–21 only). Check online for further details.
Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research ●Taught
ARCHAEOLOGY
Archaeology MLitt; MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
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Cultural Property Protection
MLitt FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Archaeology MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
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ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE
Architecture, Planning and Landscape
MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Urban Energy Technology and Policy
MRes FT Check online 17,340 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Advanced Architectural Design
MSc FT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Architectural Practice and Management
PGDip FT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Architecture Master of (MArch)
FT 9,250 21,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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International Graduate Diploma (Architecture) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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International Graduate Diploma (Architecture with Pre-Sessional English) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)
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Landscape Architecture Studies
MA FT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Planning and Environment Research
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Regional Development and Spatial Planning
MA; PGDip FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Smart Systems Engineering
MSc FT/PT 11,550 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research Taught
Spatial Planning PGDip FT/PT 5,200 12,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
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Urban Design MA; PGDip FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Urban Planning MSc FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
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BIOLOGY
Biology* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,200-31,300 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Biotechnology and Biodesign
MRes FT 8,310 23,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Environmental Geoscience MRes FT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Computational Ecology MSc FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Ecological Consultancy MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Global Wildlife Science and Policy
MSc FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology
MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Wildlife Management MSc FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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BIOMEDICINE
Biomedicine* MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT Check online 23,200-34,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Biofabrication and Bioprinting
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master's-level degrees for one year of study (2020–21 only). Check online for further details.
Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research ●Taught
Diabetes MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine
MRes FT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Immunobiology MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA)
MRes FT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Toxicology MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Translational Medicine and Therapeutics
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Transplantation MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Clinical Research/Clinical Research (Ageing)
MClinRes; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Clinical Research MClinRes; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Clinical and Health Sciences
MSc; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and reading, and 6.5 in speaking and listening)
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Clinical and Health Sciences with Ageing
MSc; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and reading, and 6.5 in speaking and listening)
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Clinical and Health Sciences with Allergy
PGCert; CPD PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and reading, and 6.5 in speaking and listening)
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Clinical and Health Sciences with Clinical Research
MSc; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and reading, and 6.5 in speaking and listening)
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Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research Taught
Clinical and Health Sciences with Molecular Pathology
MSc; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and reading, and 6.5 in speaking and listening)
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Clinical Science (Medical Physics)
MSc PT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Clinical Science (Physiological Sciences)
MSc PT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Medical Sciences MSc FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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BIOSCIENCES
Biosciences* MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT Check online 23,200-34,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Medical and Molecular Biosciences
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Molecular Microbiology MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Medical Sciences MSc FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biotechnology* MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT Check online 23,200-34,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Biofabrication and Bioprinting
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Biotechnology and Biodesign
MRes FT 8,310 23,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Biotechnology and Business Enterprise
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology
MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master's-level degrees for one year of study (2020–21 only). Check online for further details.
Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research ●Taught
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business and Management MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
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Accounting, Finance and Strategic Investment
MSc FT 10,200 21,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Advanced International Business Management (Dual Award)
MSc/MSc FT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Advanced International Business Management and Marketing (Dual Award)
MSc/MSc FT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Arts, Business and Creativity
MA FT/PT 10,200 19,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Cross-Cultural Communication and International Management
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
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E-Business MSc FT 10,200 19,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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E-Business (E-Marketing) MSc FT 10,200 19,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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E-Business (Information Systems)
MSc FT 10,200 19,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Global Human Resource Management
MSc FT 10,200 20,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
MSc FT 10,200 19,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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International Business Management
MSc FT 10,200 21,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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International Business Management (Newcastle University London)
MSc FT 10,800 21,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research Taught
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities with Pre-Sessional English) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)
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International Graduate Diploma in Business (Newcastle University London)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online 3 terms - IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills) 4 terms - IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)
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International Marketing MSc FT 10,200 21,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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International Marketing (Newcastle University London)
MSc FT 10,800 21,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Management and Business Studies (Research)
MA; PGDip FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Master of Business Administration
MBA FT 24,000 24,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MSc FT 10,200 20,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Operations Management (Dual Award)
MSc/MSc FT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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CANCER
Cancer* MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT Check online 23,200-34,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Cancer MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Cancer Studies PGCert; CPD PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and reading, and 6.5 in speaking and listening)
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Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master's-level degrees for one year of study (2020–21 only). Check online for further details.
Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research ●Taught
Medical Sciences MSc FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Oncology MSc; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and reading, and 6.5 in speaking and listening)
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Oncology for the Pharmaceutical Industry
MSc; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and reading, and 6.5 in speaking and listening)
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Palliative Care MSc; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and reading, and 6.5 in speaking and listening)
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,800-30,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Applied Process Control MSc; PGDip FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Chemical Engineering MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Clean Technology MSc; PGDip FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Process Safety and Risk Management (Newcastle University International Singapore)
MSc PT Check online Check online Check online ●
Sustainable Chemical Engineering
MSc; PGDip FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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CHEMISTRY
Chemistry* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,200-31,300 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Pharmacy MPhil, PhD, MD FT/PT Check online 23,200-34,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Chemistry MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Drug Chemistry MSc FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research Taught
CIVIL ENGINEERING (ENVIRONMENTAL)
Civil Engineering (Environmental)*
MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,800-31,900 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Environmental Engineering MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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CIVIL ENGINEERING (GEOTECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING GEOLOGY)
Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Engineering Geology)*
MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,800-31,900 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Engineering Geology MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Geotechnical Engineering MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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CIVIL ENGINEERING (STRUCTURAL)
Civil Engineering (Structural)*
MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,800-31,900 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Structural Engineering MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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CIVIL ENGINEERING (TRANSPORT)
Civil Engineering (Transport)*
MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,800-31,900 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities with Pre-Sessional English) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)
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Smart Systems Engineering
MSc FT/PT 11,550 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Transport PGDip; CPD FT/PT 7,300 15,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Transport Planning and Business Management
MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master's-level degrees for one year of study (2020–21 only). Check online for further details.
Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research ●Taught
Transport Planning and Engineering
MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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CIVIL ENGINEERING (WATER RESOURCES)
Civil Engineering (Water Resources)*
MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,800-31,900 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Skills, Technology, Research and Management for the UK Water Sector (STREAM)
EngD FT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Hydrogeology and Water Management
MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Hydroinformatics and Water Management (Euro Aquae)
MSc FT/PT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Hydrology and Water Management
MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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CLASSICS AND ANCIENT HISTORY
Classics and Ancient History
MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
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Ancient History MLitt FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
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Classics MLitt FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
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Classics and Ancient History
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
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Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research Taught
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer Science MPhil; PhD; Integrated PhD
FT/PT Check online 23,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Cloud Computing for Big Data
MRes; PGDip FT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Advanced Computer Science
MSc FT/PT 11,550 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Bioinformatics MSc FT 12,150 24,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Cloud Computing MSc FT/PT 11,550 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Computational Ecology MSc FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics
MSc FT 12,150 24,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Computer Game Engineering
MSc FT 12,150 24,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Computer Science MSc; CPD FT 11,550 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Computer Security and Resilience
MSc FT/PT 11,550 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Data Science MSc; PGDip; PGCert
FT/PT 11,550 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Data Science (with specialisation in Statistics)
MSc; PGDip; PGCert
FT/PT 11,550 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
E-Business (Information Systems)
MSc FT 10,200 19,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Smart Systems Engineering
MSc FT/PT 11,550 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Synthetic Biology MSc FT 12,150 24,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master's-level degrees for one year of study (2020–21 only). Check online for further details.
Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research ●Taught
CREATIVE WRITING
Creative Writing MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
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Creative Writing MA; PGCert FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
●
Writing Poetry MA PT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
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DENTISTRY AND DENTAL SCIENCES
Dentistry and Dental Sciences*
MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,200-34,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Clinical Implant Dentistry PGDip PT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in all sub-skills)
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Conscious Sedation in Dentistry
PGDip PT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Orthodontics MSc FT/PT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Restorative Dentistry MClinDent FT/PT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
DIGITAL MEDIA
Digital Media PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Creative Arts Practice MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities with Pre-Sessional English) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)
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Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research Taught
ECONOMICS
Economics MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
●
Finance and Economics (Research)
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
International Economics and Finance
MSc FT 10,200 21,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
EDUCATION
Education MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Applied Educational Psychology
Doctor of (DAppEdPsy)
FT Check online Check online IELTS 7.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Education Doctor of (EdD) FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Cross-Cultural Communication and Education
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Education: International Perspectives (Leadership and Management)
MA FT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Education: International Perspectives (Teaching and Learning)
MA FT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Education: International Perspectives (Technology in Education)
MA FT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Education Research MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Educational Leadership PGCert PT 2,600 Contact School
IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master's-level degrees for one year of study (2020–21 only). Check online for further details.
Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research ●Taught
Educational Research and Innovation
PGCert PT 2,600 Contact School
IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Development and Education
MA FT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
International Development and Education with Cross-Cultural Communication
MA FT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities with Pre-Sessional English) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Primary (with Qualified Teacher Status QTS)
PGCE FT 9,250 18,000 Check online ●
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Schools Direct (Primary/ Secondary) (with Qualified Teacher Status QTS)
PGCE FT Contact School
Contact School
Check online ●
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Secondary (with Qualified Teacher Status QTS)
PGCE FT 9,250 18,000 Check online ●
Practitioner Enquiry MEd PT 2,600 Contact School
IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Practitioner Enquiry (Leadership)
MEd PT 2,600 Contact School
IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research Taught
EDUCATION (Clinical)
Education (Clinical)* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,200-31,300 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
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Medical Education MMEd; PGDip; PGDip (e-Learning); PGCert; PGCert (e-learning)
FT/PT attendance or online
Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Physician Associate Studies
MSc FT 10,950 22,800 IELTS 7.5 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in all sub-skills)
●
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
PhD FT/PT Check online 23,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Advanced Electrical Power Engineering
MSc FT Check online Check online IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Automation and Control MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Biomedical Engineering MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Communications and Signal Processing
MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Electrical Power MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Electrical Power Engineering (Newcastle University International Singapore)
MSc FT Check online Check online Check online ●
Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (ES-IoT)
MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Microelectronics: Systems and Devices
MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Power Distribution Engineering
MSc FT/PT 14,550 23,400 IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Power Distribution Engineering
PGDip; PGCert PT 4,850 Contact School
IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Smart Systems Engineering
MSc FT/PT 11,550 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master's-level degrees for one year of study (2020–21 only). Check online for further details.
Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research ●Taught
ENERGY
Energy* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,800-31,900 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Urban Energy Technology and Policy
MRes FT Check online 17,340 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).
●
Energy and Sustainability (Newcastle University International Singapore)
MSc FT/PT Check online Check online Check online ●
Renewable Energy Flexible Training Programme (REFLEX)
MSc; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Renewable Energy, Enterprise and Management (REEM)
MSc; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Smart Systems Engineering
MSc FT/PT 11,550 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
ENGLISH LITERATURE
English Literature MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
●
English Language and/or Linguistics
MLitt FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
●
English Literature MLitt FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
●
English Literature MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
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Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research Taught
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Environmental Science* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,200-31,300 Applied and Environmental Biology; Geosciences; Sustainability: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
Environmental Change and Management: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Environmental Geoscience MRes FT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management
MSc FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Computational Ecology MSc FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Ecological Consultancy MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Environmental Consultancy
MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Global Wildlife Science and Policy
MSc FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Wildlife Management MSc FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
FILM
Film MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 Check online ●
Film Studies MLitt FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Film: Theory and Practice MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
Finance and Accounting MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
●
Accounting, Finance and Strategic Investment
MSc FT 10,200 21,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master's-level degrees for one year of study (2020–21 only). Check online for further details.
Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research ●Taught
Banking and Finance MSc FT 10,200 21,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Banking and Finance (Newcastle University London)
MSc FT 10,800 21,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Finance MSc FT 10,200 21,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Finance and Economics (Research)
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
International Economics and Finance
MSc FT 10,200 21,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities with Pre-Sessional English) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)
●
International Financial Analysis
MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Quantitative Finance and Risk Management
MSc FT 10,200 21,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
FINE ART
Fine Art MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Fine Art MFA FT/PT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research Taught
FOOD AND HUMAN NUTRITION
Food and Human Nutrition* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,200-34,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Biosciences* MPhil, PhD, MD FT/PT Check online 23,200-34,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Medical and Molecular Biosciences
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
FOOD AND SOCIETY
Food and Society* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,200-29,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
MRes FT 8,310 23,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Food and Rural Development Research
MSc FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
MSc FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
GENETICS
Genetics* MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT Check online 23,200-34,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Medical Genetics MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
GEOCHEMISTRY
Geochemistry* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,200-31,300 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Environmental Consultancy
MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master's-level degrees for one year of study (2020–21 only). Check online for further details.
Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research ●Taught
GEOGRAPHY
Geography* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Environmental Geoscience MRes FT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Human Geography Research
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities with Pre-Sessional English) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Local and Regional Development (Research)
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Regional Development and Spatial Planning
MA; PGDip FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
GEOMATICS
Geomatics* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,800-31,900 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
HISTORY
History MPhil; PhD; MLitt
FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
British History MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
European History MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
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Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research Taught
History MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
History of Medicine MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
JOURNALISM AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Journalism and Public Relations
PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities with Pre-Sessional English) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)
●
International Multimedia Journalism
MA FT 9,000 19,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Media and Journalism MA FT/PT 7,800 19,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Media and Public Relations MA FT/PT 7,800 19,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
LAW
Law LLM (by research); MPhil; PhD
FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
●
International Commercial Law
LLM FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities with Pre-Sessional English) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)
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Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master's-level degrees for one year of study (2020–21 only). Check online for further details.
Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research ●Taught
International Law LLM FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Law LLM FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Law and Society (Legal Research)
LLM FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
●
LINGUISTICS; APPLIED LINGUISTICS
Linguistics; Applied Linguistics
MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Educational and Applied Linguistics
Integrated PhD FT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
●
Linguistics and English Language
Integrated PhD FT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
●
Phonetics and Phonology Integrated PhD FT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
●
English Language and/or Linguistics
MLitt FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
●
Applied Linguistics and TESOL
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Applied Linguistics Research
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Clinical Linguistics and Evidence Based Practice (Research)
MSc, PGDip FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Cross-Cultural Communication and Applied Linguistics
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Linguistics (with English Language, Language Acquisition)
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
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Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research Taught
Sociolinguistics (Research) MA; PGDip FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
●
MARINE SCIENCES
Marine Sciences* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,200-31,300 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Marine Ecosystems and Governance
MRes FT/PT 8,310 23,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Marine Environmental Consultancy (IMEC)
MSc; PGDip FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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MARINE TECHNOLOGY
Marine Technology* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,800-31,900 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Engineering and Science in the Marine Environment
Integrated PhD FT/PT Check online 23,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Technology in the Marine Environment
MRes FT Check online 23,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities with Pre-Sessional English) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Marine Engineering MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Marine Technology (Newcastle University International Singapore)
MSc; CPD PT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Marine Technology Education Consortium (MTEC)
MSc; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
FT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Marine Transport Management
MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master's-level degrees for one year of study (2020–21 only). Check online for further details.
Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research ●Taught
Naval Architecture MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Offshore Engineering MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Pipeline Engineering MSc; PGDip; PGCert
FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Subsea Engineering and Management
MSc FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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MARKETING
Marketing MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
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Advanced International Business Management and Marketing (Dual Award)
MSc/MSc FT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Cross-Cultural Communication and International Marketing
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
E-Business (E-Marketing) MSc FT 10,200 19,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities with Pre-Sessional English) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)
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International Graduate Diploma in Business (Marketing) (Newcastle University London)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online 3 terms - IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
4 terms - IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)
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International Marketing MSc FT 10,200 21,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research Taught
International Marketing (Newcastle University London)
MSc FT 10,800 21,600 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
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MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Materials Engineering* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,800-30,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Materials Design and Engineering
MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
Mathematics MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Statistics MPhil, PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Data Science MSc; PGDip; PGCert
FT/PT 11,550 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Data Science (with specialisation in Statistics)
MSc; PGDip; PGCert
FT/PT 11,550 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
MECHANICAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Mechanical and Systems Engineering
MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Biofabrication and Bioprinting
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Biomedical Engineering MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Design and Manufacturing Engineering
MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Mechanical Engineering MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Mechatronics MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Smart Systems Engineering
MSc FT/PT 11,550 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master's-level degrees for one year of study (2020–21 only). Check online for further details.
Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research ●Taught
Sustainable Transport Engineering
MSc FT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES
Media and Cultural Studies MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Cross-Cultural Communication and Media Studies
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities with Pre-Sessional English) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Media and Journalism MA FT/PT 7,800 19,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Media and Public Relations MA FT/PT 7,800 19,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Media and Society (Research)
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
●
MEDICINE AND SURGERY
Medicine and Surgery* MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT Check online 23,200-34,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Neuromuscular Diseases MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Translational Medicine and Therapeutics
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Transplantation MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research Taught
Clinical and Health Sciences
MSc; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and reading, and 6.5 in speaking and listening)
●
Clinical and Health Sciences with Ageing
MSc; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and reading, and 6.5 in speaking and listening)
●
Clinical and Health Sciences with Allergy
PGCert; CPD PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and reading, and 6.5 in speaking and listening)
●
Clinical and Health Sciences with Clinical Research
MSc; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and reading, and 6.5 in speaking and listening)
●
Clinical and Health Sciences with Molecular Pathology
MSc; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and reading, and 6.5 in speaking and listening)
●
Clinical Research/Clinical Research (Ageing)
MClinRes; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Clinical Research MClinRes; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Physician Associate Studies
MSc FT 10,950 22,800 IELTS 7.5 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in all sub-skills)
●
MICROBIOLOGY
Microbiology* MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT Check online 23,200-34,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Molecular Microbiology MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
MODERN LANGUAGES
Modern Languages (French; German; Latin American Studies; Spanish; Portuguese; Chinese; Japanese; Translating and Interpreting)
MLitt; MPhil; PhD
FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Professional Translation for European Languages
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master's-level degrees for one year of study (2020–21 only). Check online for further details.
Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research ●Taught
MUSEUM, GALLERY AND HERITAGE STUDIES
Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies
MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Cultural Property Protection
MLitt FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Heritage, Museums and Galleries
MLitt FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Art Museum and Gallery Studies
MA; PGDip FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Heritage, Gallery and Museum Studies
PGCert PT 2,600 Contact School
IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Heritage Studies MA; PGDip FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities with Pre-Sessional English) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Museum Studies MA; PGDip FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
MUSIC
Music MLitt; MPhil; PhD
FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Music MMus FT/PT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research Taught
NANOSCALE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Nanoscale Science and Technology*
MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,800-31,900 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Biofabrication and Bioprinting
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
NEUROSCIENCE
Neuroscience* MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT Check online 23,200-34,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Animal Behaviour MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Evolution and Human Behaviour
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Neuroscience MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics
MSc FT 12,150 24,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
PHARMACY
Pharmacy* MPhil, PhD; MD
FT/PT Check online 23,200-34,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine
MRes FT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Toxicology MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy MLitt; MPhil; PhD
FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
PHYSICS
Physics MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Physics MRes FT/PT Check online Check online IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Clinical Science (Medical Physics)
MSc PT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master's-level degrees for one year of study (2020–21 only). Check online for further details.
Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research ●Taught
POLITICS
Politics MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Cross-Cultural Communication and International Relations
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
European Union Studies MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities with Pre-Sessional English) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)
●
International Political Economy
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Politics (Critical Geopolitics)
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Politics (Global Justice and Ethics)
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Politics (Globalisation, Poverty and Development)
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Relations MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Politics (Research) MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
World Politics and Popular Culture
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research Taught
PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,200-34,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Animal Behaviour MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Applied Educational Psychology
Doctor of (DAppEdPsy)
FT Check online Check online IELTS 7.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Clinical Psychology Doctor of (DClinPsy)
FT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in speaking, listening and writing, and 8.0 in reading)
●
Evolution and Human Behaviour
MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Neuroscience MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
PGDip PT Contact School
Contact School
IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 8.0 in reading, 7.0 in speaking and listening, and 6.0 in writing)
●
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety Disorders
PGCert PT Contact School
Contact School
IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 8.0 in reading, 7.0 in speaking and listening, and 6.0 in writing)
●
Forensic Psychology MSc FT/PT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Forensic Psychology Practice
PGDip FT Check online Check online Check online ●
Foundations in Clinical Psychology
MSc FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Low Intensity Psychological Therapies
PGCert FT 5,000 9,200 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 8.0 in reading, 7.0 in speaking and listening, and 6.0 in writing)
●
PUBLIC HEALTH, EPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Services Research*
MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT Check online 23,400-31,300 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Epidemiology MRes FT 7,800 22,800 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Clinical Research/Clinical Research (Ageing)
MClinRes; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT online Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
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Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master's-level degrees for one year of study (2020–21 only). Check online for further details.
Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research ●Taught
Clinical Research MClinRes; PGDip; PGCert; CPD
PT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Global Public Health MSc; PGDip FT/PT 8,400 22,800 IELTS 7.5 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Health Services Research MSc; PGDip FT/PT 8,400 22,800 IELTS 7.5 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Public Health MPH; PGDip FT/PT 8,400 22,800 IELTS 7.5 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Public Health and Health Services Research
MSc; PGDip; PGCert
FT/PT 8,400 22,800 IELTS 7.5 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Social Science and Health Research
MSc FT/PT 8,400 22,800 IELTS 7.5 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
RESEARCH TRAINING
Research Training (available to research students in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences only)
PGCert FT/PT 2,600 6,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
RURAL STUDIES
Rural Studies* MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 23,200-29,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
MRes FT 8,310 23,200 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Food and Rural Development Research
MSc FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
MSc FT/PT 10,950 23,400 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
SOCIOLOGY
Sociology MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
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Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research Taught
International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities with Pre-Sessional English) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)
●
Sociology MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Sociology and Social Research
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
●
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SCIENCES
Speech and Language Sciences
MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340-18,540 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
●
Phonetics and Phonology Integrated PhD FT Check online Check online IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
●
Clinical Linguistics and Evidence Based Practice (Research)
MSc; PGDip FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
●
Language Pathology MSc FT 7,800 19,800 IELTS 8.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.5 in all sub-skills)
●
TESOL AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
Educational and Applied Linguistics
Integrated PhD FT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
●
Applied Linguistics and TESOL
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Cross-Cultural Communication
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Cross-Cultural Communication and Applied Linguistics
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Cross-Cultural Communication and Education
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
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Tuition fees given (£) are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master's-level degrees for one year of study (2020–21 only). Check online for further details.
Degree Level FT Full timePT Part time
UK/EU fees (£)
International fees (£)
IELTS (Direct Entry)
●Research ●Taught
Cross-Cultural Communication and International Management
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
●
Cross-Cultural Communication and International Marketing
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
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Cross-Cultural Communication and International Relations
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
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Cross-Cultural Communication and Media Studies
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
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International Development and Education with Cross-Cultural Communication
MA FT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
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International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
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International Graduate Diploma (Business and Humanities with Pre-Sessional English) (INTO Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma
FT Check online Check online IELTS 5.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)
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TRANSLATING AND INTERPRETING
Translating and Interpreting
MPhil; PhD FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Translation Studies MLitt FT/PT Check online 17,340 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Interpreting MA FT Check online Check online Check online ●
Professional Translation for European Languages
MA FT/PT 7,800 18,000 IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills)
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Translating MA FT Check online Check online Check online ●
Translating and Interpreting
MA FT Check online Check online Check online ●
Translation Studies MA FT Check online Check online Check online ●
Come to our campusOur next Postgraduate Open Day is Wednesday 5 February 2020. Details and booking information is available at www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/meet-us
Global eventsWe regularly travel overseas to meet students. See when we are coming to a country or city near you: www.ncl.ac.uk/international/meet-us
Our global educational agents can provide advice and help with your application. To find your nearest agent, visit www.ncl.ac.uk/international/country
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Glasgow
Edinburgh
Leeds
Manchester
Birmingham
LondonBristol
Wales
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Scotland
England
NEWCASTLE
Cardiff
Belfast
Aberdeen
Exeter Southampton
Dublin
Heathrow
Airports with direct flights to Newcastle
Average train times to major UK cities:
London: 3 hoursLeeds: 1 hour 30 minutesEdinburgh: 1 hour 30 minutesManchester: 2 hours 30 minutesBirmingham: 2 hours 55 minutes
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9 Quayside cafés, bars, bridges and restaurants
6 Eldon Square Shopping Centre
3 Students’ Union Building
8 Newcastle University Business School and Newcastle Helix
5 Northumberland Street (Newcastle’s main shopping street)
2 Old Quadrangle
7 St James’ Park4 Haymarket Metro station1 King’s Gate student services building
University accommodation
A. Bowsden Court 10 minutes by Metro
B. Grand Hotel On campus
C. Jesmond Road On campus
D. Kensington and Park Terrace On campus
E. Newgate Court 10 minutes walk
Walking times from Students' Union Building
Newcastle landmarks and University accommodation
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Disclaimer
Although great care is taken in compiling this Postgraduate Guide, it is for the general guidance of prospective students only. This publication is intended for those who are interested in applying for admission to the University in 2020 and is intended as advance publicity for information and guidance purposes only. Details included are correct at the time of going to print in July 2019. The most up-to-date and detailed source of information at any time is the postgraduate website at www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate
The matters covered by this publication are subject to change from time to time, both before and after a candidate’s admission. Unavoidable changes may on occasion have to be made, affecting the availability of degree programmes, subjects, modules and options within degree programmes, and of additional opportunities such as placements, field trips and exchange visits. Reasons for change could include timetabling issues, changes in staff, requirements of programme-accrediting bodies, academic changes within subject areas, or due to minimum student numbers on a course.
Full details of the University’s terms and conditions, including reference to all relevant policies, procedures, regulations and information provision are available at www.ncl.ac.uk/pre-arrival/regulations
The University is not responsible for the content of any websites which do not form part of the Newcastle University domain (www.ncl.ac.uk) and whose addresses are given in this publication.
Equal opportunities
The University’s Equality Strategy is our public declaration of our commitment to develop a fully inclusive University community, which recruits and retains talented staff and students from all sectors of society equally. www.ncl.ac.uk/diversity
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Acknowledgements
Source of rankings – Pages 6-7.Global university – QS World University Rankings 2020Research Power ranking – REF 2014Sustainability – People and Planet’s UniversityLeague 2019Climate action/Responsible production and consumption – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2019International student satisfaction - InternationalStudent Barometer survey 2018Teaching excellence – Times Higher EducationEurope Teaching Rankings 2018Careers Service satisfaction – International Student Barometer survey 2018Graduates in employment – Destinations of(undergraduate and postgraduate) Leavers fromHigher Education Survey 2016/17
Photography: C Bishop; High Level Photography; J Donoghue; G Peacock; A Wallace.
Thank you to all the staff and students around the University who have provided photographs or taken part in photoshoots for this Guide.
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