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Student Prospectus 2019 Igniting Connections 2 Newcastle University London 2019 Prospectus Contents Welcome to About Us 4 Explore London 6 Newcastle University Our London Hub 10 London Your Career 12 Student Support 16 Social Life 18 Newcastle University has a proud tradition of academic excellence, spanning more than 180 years. Our presence Accommodation 20 in London brings our Russell Group education to a Funding and Finance 22 major world city for business, finance and commerce. Research informed 36 How to Apply 44 A world-class reputation An industry-immersive education Newcastle University is a world-class research Through our location in the heart of the City of Meet us 47 and teaching university, ranked in the top 150 of London, we have established partnerships with the world’s best universities* and in the top 10 in a range of national and international businesses, Europe for teaching excellence**. start-ups and enterprises headquartered in the capital. This enables us to offer a truly industry- Degrees & Pathways We are proud to have been awarded Gold status immersive education (see page 13), providing by the UK government in the Teaching Excellence Undergraduate Programme Directory 25 students the opportunity to gain the theoretical Framework in recognition of our provision of and practical skills to realise their potential. consistently outstanding teaching, learning and Working with Schools and Colleges 29 Combine this with an award-winning careers graduate outcomes for students. We’re also in the service and you have everything you need top 20 most-targeted universities by The Times to succeed. Postgraduate Programme Directory 31 Top 100 Graduate Employers, meaning studying with us is a sound financial investment.† Quality assurance International Pathway Directory 39 All degrees offered in London meet the same Global Newcastle rigorous quality standards as our campus As a university we are committed to fair access, in Newcastle, meaning you graduate with a diversity and are proud of our international Newcastle University degree regardless of which outlook. Our London presence enables us to location you decide to study at. expand our reach, connecting our work and It's also reassuring to know that our business students to industry based in the capital and the degrees have been designed by Newcastle wider global business community. University Business School which holds triple accreditation, placing it in the top 1% of Business Community connections schools worldwide††, so you can be confident in Students based at our London hub are part of your choice to study with us. a selective, friendly and supportive learning community. Our smaller than average class size enables us to provide a bespoke Russell Group education, where you foster strong working †† Triple accredited relationships between lecturers and fellow classmates. You'll also benefit from being part of the wider Newcastle University community of alumni and partners. * Ranked joint 141st in the world in the QS World University Ranking 2019 ** Times Higher Education Europe Teaching Rankings (July 2018) † Top 20 'most targeted' university by the UK's leading employers for the last five years. The Graduate Market, report from High Fliers Research 2016–17 †† Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, Association of MBAs and European Quality Improvement System. 4 Newcastle University London 2019 Prospectus Igniting connections www.ncl.ac.uk/london 5 About Us Why choose Newcastle University London At our London hub, you’ll be inspired to succeed. With an industry-immersive approach to teaching and learning, we’re focussed on providing students with the practical skills needed to become global business leaders of the future. Our degrees include opportunities for work experience, internship and placements with national and international brands based in the capital. Combine this with a programme of masterclass events, practical projects and regular guest lectures and you have everything you need to take your career to the next level. World-class reputation Industry focussed High-profile public events Masterclass series Bringing the best of Newcastle Begin your career connected. We host regular public lectures Top business leaders give weekly University to the capital. We're part of From day one, you’ll learn from with leaders of industry, always masterclass speaker sessions. Use the the Russell Group of research-intensive academics with industry experience inspiring, always free to attend. sessions as an opportunity to find out universities and have a global reputation to develop the skills sought after the secrets of their success. for excellence (Top 150 in the QS by top global companies. World University Rankings for 2019). More on page 12. Teaching excellence Real business projects Our London location Lifelong graduate connections We're proud of our TEF gold award in Nothing makes a CV shine like real We're located next to the Square Attend regular networking events and the Teaching Excellence Framework industry experience. That’s why our Mile, where three quarters of US connect with Newcastle University 2017, demonstrating consistently students undertake business projects in Fortune 500 companies have offices. graduates around the world. Our outstanding teaching, learning real-life environments, gaining a valuable Meanwhile, Shoreditch – one of Graduate Connections database and student outcomes. insight into the world of work. London’s most distinctive and culturally enables you to get in touch with alumni creative areas – is only a few minutes from across the globe who can provide away. More on page 8. advice and guidance when it comes to taking the next step in your career. International outlook Work experience opportunities Friendly community in a big city Student satisfaction Our international outlook, combined All of our students are able to apply We bring the warm, friendly and We’re a friendly, inclusive and with our global reputation for for work placements. It’s a great supportive community of Newcastle collaborative place to study, with 91% academic excellence, mean we’re a opportunity to gain first-hand business University to the capital. We believe in of students satisfied with their overall first-choice destination for students experience, hone your skills, and make a personal education, with an intimate, experience here (International Student from around the world. career-boosting connections. supportive learning environment and Barometer, Autumn 2016). dedicated support staff. More on page 10. Igniting connections www.ncl.ac.uk/london 7 An inspiring place to live and learn, London has a vast array of parkland, historic landmarks, art galleries and museums. It’s also a diverse and welcoming city with more than 270 nationalities calling London home. It’s no wonder that London has been voted the world's number one student city*. Britain’s business and industry hub Shopping London is home to 70 FTSE 100-listed companies In London there are shopping options to suit every and some of the world's biggest Fortune 500 taste and budget, from chic boutiques to brilliant companies – which makes it the perfect location bargains and everything in-between. Oxford Street for business students. We're located on the edge of and the Westfield Shopping Centres are great for London’s Square Mile, home to thousands of national high street buys, while exclusive stores like Harrods, and international businesses. Liberty, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols are all right on the doorstep. For vintage finds head to Brick Lane The green capital and Camden Market. If that’s not enough, the famous Explore London London is one of the greenest capitals in the world Bicester Village designer outlet is an hour by train with more than 3,000 parks and open spaces. from Paddington station. If you’ve got a free afternoon and the sun’s shining, pack a picnic and check out the panoramic views from Food and drink Academic excellence Primrose Hill, or relax with a trendy crowd on London Love eating out? You’ll love London. From quirky Fields or Victoria Park. pop-ups and street food to Michelin star restaurants, the cuisine is as diverse as the people who call London Art and culture home. You can eat your way around the globe; bagels meets location on Brick Lane for breakfast, world-class dim sum in Explore world-famous museums and galleries for free! Must-sees include Tate Modern, the British Museum, Chinatown for lunch, Brazilian BBQ for dinner and the National Portrait Gallery and the Science Museum. Sri Lankan street snacks for supper. The list is never Welcome to London, a world-leading Stand face-to-face with a T-Rex at the Natural History ending and with student discounts available at many Museum, see the best new contemporary art at the restaurants there’s no excuse not to indulge. financial centre immersed in history and culture. Saatchi Gallery, or head to the British Library to view the Magna Carta. Transport hub Newcastle University London has excellent transport Theatre and music links nearby and its central location provides the Experience authentic Shakespearean plays at the perfect opportunity to explore London, the UK and Globe Theatre, or take in the big name shows in beyond. We are just a five-minute walk from Liverpool the West End. Be part of the Proms at Albert Hall, Street Station in Zone 1, a transport interchange support up-and-coming acts in local bars, listen to jazz servicing the underground, national rail and local bus at Ronnie Scott’s, or dance at 1,000ft at the Shard’s services across the city. silent disco. There’s truly something for everyone! At the weekend it’s also easy to explore other parts of the UK, with Oxford, Cambridge and the seaside Free London fun towns of the south coast like Brighton just an hour One of the best things about studying in London is away by train.