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01 This Guide is for UK/EU students, we hope you find it useful. If you’d like a printed copy complete our request form and we’ll post one out for you. You can also find out what it’s like to be a postgraduate student at Newcastle through our PG Café. to Newcastle Welcome A world-class university in a world-famous city Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate Contents

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Why choose Newcastle? 06

A global university 08 Taught courses 41 Subject search 66–95 The Newcastle campus 10 Research degrees 52

Our city 12 Research with global impact 59 to Newcastle Welcome Getting here 18 How to apply 62

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Funding and finance 22 Extra support 26 Facilities and resources 28 Award-winning careers support 32 Accommodation 34 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

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06 Global top 10 for Member of the 07 Why choose careers service Russell Group (Out of 142 participating One of the top 24 institutions, International leading research Student Barometer survey universities in Newcastle? Autumn 2016) City-centre campus the UK. Top 1% of world About us Our campus is in the universities heart of the city centre, (QS World University so everything you need Rankings 2018) is close by.

A world-class Academic experts TOP student city 96% satisfaction rate Ranked in the top 100 best for expert lecturers. 10 Research with student cities in the world. (International Student Barometer survey, (QS Best Student Cities 2017) global impact Autumn 2016) Outstanding We have an annual research income of over £100 student support million, enabling us to Graduates in demand Ranked top 10 in the UK undertake life-changing 15th in the UK for graduate for student support. research on a global scale. prospects. (Times Higher Education Student (The Times/Sunday Times Good Experience Survey 2017) University Guide 2017)

Teaching excellence Safe, multicultural Award winning Awarded TEF gold, the highest and friendly Multi-award-winning ranking. Demonstrating consistently We have over 5,000 international Careers and Library outstanding teaching and learning students from over 120 countries, Services. for our students. so you will feel at home straight (Teaching Excellence Framework, 2017) away.

Royal recognition We have been awarded Queen’s Anniversary Fantastic facilities Prizes, recognising the Awarded 5 plus QS stars quality of our research. for our facilities in 2017. Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

A global Newcastle Medicine International 08 and Malaysia Singapore 09 university London

Over our 180-year history, Newcastle University Postgraduate courses offered at our Newcastle University Newcastle University A global network About us Newcastle University has Newcastle London campus have been clearly Medicine International established itself as a marked in the course lists on pages Our geographical reach extends welcoming, internationally From its historic roots in 1834, 66–95. For more information visit Malaysia Singapore beyond our campuses through recognised university our Newcastle campus today www.ncl.ac.uk/london or e-mail our educational partnerships with a member of the London team at (NUMed) (NUIS) over 300 prestigious international with campuses in combines a first-class learning [email protected] institutions. These include locations Newcastle, London, environment in the heart of one of We were the first UK university We deliver top-quality degrees Britain’s favourite cities. Our 50-acre to offer medical degrees at our in the Americas, Asia and across Singapore and Malaysia. in Singapore through our long- Europe, enabling us to offer a range campus is beautiful, welcoming and Malaysia campus, teaching high- established partnership with the internationally diverse and is the quality medical and biomedical of joint courses and international Our global geographic Singapore Institute of Technology research opportunities. reach, combined with a main hub for our teaching, research degrees from our purpose-built (SIT). Subject areas include and collaboration. Thanks to facilities in EduCity, Johor. Students first-class reputation for chemical and electrical engineering, Our worldwide alumni network multimillion-pound investments, it is studying our degrees in Malaysia academic excellence, high food and human nutrition, marine also helps to keep you connected always evolving to give you a great can expect the same high-quality and offshore engineering, naval wherever you go and whatever graduate employability experience and to support you in education, teaching and learning London architecture, and mechanical design you do after graduation. With over and student experience your studies. Find out what we offer facilities as at our UK campuses. NCL and manufacturing engineering. 180,000 graduates in more than ensure that we are a and how you can benefit on www.ncl.ac.uk/numed 200 countries and independent first-choice destination pages 10–19. www.ncl.ac.uk/singapore states you can be sure that you’ll for students from across never be too far from a fellow the UK, Europe and Newcastle graduate. the world. Newcastle University London Our London campus enables you to undertake a quality-assured postgraduate or undergraduate degree from Newcastle University, Kuala Lumpur and also offers a range of Singapore university preparation courses Malaysia Malaysia for international students. Students studying in London are based in the heart of the financial district on NUMed Middlesex Street, near Liverpool Sin apore Street Station. This central location NUIS enables us to capitalise on our well-established connections with national and international businesses, meaning that you will Indonesia benefit from regular masterclasses, internships and employer events. Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

The 10 Having the campus right in 11 the city centre makes it so much more accessible and means going into town with Newcastle friends is no effort at all. I love that Newcastle is a compact city where everything is either

very easily commutable, About us campus or just a short walk away. Saman (Intercalating MMedEd)

Our Newcastle campus Internationally Visit us is compact, beautiful and diverse just a few minutes’ walk To really explore the campus why not pay us a visit or, if you’re from Newcastle city We welcome students and staff from across Europe and from currently living at a distance, review centre, so you really are around the world, helping to create our campus and buildings online. at the heart of everything a real sense of belonging on our that’s going on. cosmopolitan campus. • Take a virtual tour www.ncl.ac.uk/tour Traditional red-brick buildings sit comfortably Fantastic facilities • Search ‘Newcastle University’ alongside contemporary in Google Maps and see inside The majority of our teaching, our buildings new builds, with plenty support and student services are of green spaces for located on campus, including our • Look out for one of our live relaxation. Our campus award-winning library and careers campus tours that are regularly is built around you and, services, so everything you need is streamed on our social media thanks to multimillion- available in one place. See pages channels www.facebook.com/ pound investments, is 28–31 to find out more about our newcastleuniversity/videos always being developed fantastic facilities. to give you a great • Book a student-led postgraduate campus tour: experience and to Student life www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/ support your studies. meet-us At the heart of campus is Newcastle Most of our accommodation University Students’ Union (NUSU). • Come to our next on-campus sites are also situated on, Run by students for students, Open Day, or drop into one of our or within a short walk the Union provides endless monthly Postgraduate Cafés and of, campus so you’re opportunities to meet new people find out from current students never far away should and experience new activities. So what it’s really like to study here whether you want to try a new sport, you need to pop back www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/ join a society, volunteer, watch the meet-us to the Library for that latest big names perform or just extra book! grab a meal deal from the NUSU shop, the Students’ Union has it all. www.nusu.co.uk Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

12 Our city 13 Voted

About us rd Just a short walk from Your £ goes further 3in the UK Newcastle University Student rents and the cost of living for city life* campus is one of the most beautiful, friendly are amongst the lowest in the UK, and lively cities in the saving you money and providing UK. We boast world-class more opportunities to spend on Newcastle’s many attractions. arts, music, shopping and sport right in the city centre and we’re just Compact 25 minutes from both the Newcastle has the feel of a big city beach and countryside. in a compact space, so you’re never It’s no wonder then far from what’s going on. It’s easy to that we are one of the get around and most places within UK’s favourite cities. the city are just a short walk from the campus so you get the best of both worlds. For a change of scene, Friendly, you can even hop on the Metro rail multicultural system and take a trip to the coast and safe in just 25 minutes.

With one in six people in Newcastle a student you’ll be in familiar Great transport links company from the start, so you’ll Along with a mainline train station feel at home straightaway. The with fast links to other UK cities, locals are also a welcoming bunch, Newcastle also has an international with a reputation for being one of airport and ferry terminal, meaning the friendliest cities in the UK. It’s the city is well connected to the no wonder then that our students rest of the UK, Europe and beyond. feel safe on campus with a This makes getting home for the satisfaction rating of 93% for safety holidays or using the city as a base (International Student Barometer to explore further afield really easy. survey, Autumn 2016). Getting around the city is simple too, with a comprehensive bus and cycle network and Metro rail system connecting all areas of the city *Whatuni Student Choice Awards, 2017 and region. Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

14 Newcastle is a beautiful city, 15

with Georgian buildings I love the people in Newcastle; standing alongside iconic there is always such a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. modern architecture. There’s always something cool going on, from a great About us gig or film screening to a new exhibition, I don’t think anyone can get bored of Newcastle. Amy (MLitt Music)

UK’s happiest city! You’ll soon see why Newcastle is the happiest city in the UK and 10th happiest in Europe.

We have lots of green (Flash Eurobarometer survey, the European Commission, spaces with two parks February 2015) located right in the city centre and next to campus.

I can’t think of anywhere where the countryside and the seaside are in such close proximity as with Newcastle and its surrounding area. You only have to look at the Quayside, It makes for a great lifestyle; with its iconic seven bridges, art being able to be in the city during the day and venture galleries, international music venues out at the weekends to and thriving restaurants and bars, to explore. see why so many students affectionately refer to the city as their second home. Beth (PhD Agriculture, Food and Rural Development) Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

Art and culture 16 Why we love The city has numerous theatres and 17 art galleries, including the Theatre Royal which hosts some of the biggest national productions by the Newcastle... Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre and Opera North. A welcoming and international city, we have The University campus also houses About us something for everyone. Find out more at the North East’s largest producing Shopping www.newcastlegateshead.com >> theatre company – Northern Stage. Newcastle is a premier shopping The city’s art galleries and museums destination with high-street names range from ancient history to and boutique brands available modern art, including the traditional at Eldon Square, one of the UK’s Laing, the refurbished Hatton on largest city-centre malls. Combine campus and impressive BALTIC, this with a bustling indoor market, a converted flour mill on the banks independent shops and a range of the River Tyne. of global food stores all just a few minutes’ walk from the University campus. It’s no wonder that Newcastle is often referred to as a ‘shoppers paradise’.

Food and drink Sport Newcastle is a truly cosmopolitan city and its international vibe is Sport is integral to Newcastle’s reflected in the range of restaurants Music identity and you can see a range and bars. You won’t need to worry of great sport in the city including about missing food from home as A multitude of music venues, such Newcastle United Football Club, there is every chance that you can top-flight basketball and rugby Coast and as the Arena and O2 Academy, host countryside find it here. some of the most famous names in union. rock and pop from across the globe. Longsands Beach in nearby It’s not all about the city; unspoilt Film Folk, classical and jazz concerts Tynemouth is popular with UK beaches and wonderful countryside regularly take place at Sage pro surfers, and athletics fans are just a short journey by Metro. Grab your popcorn because Gateshead, with smaller venues right will find a friendly welcome at The attractive coastal towns of Newcastle loves the movies. across the city including The Cluny Gateshead International Stadium. Tynemouth and Whitley Bay offer More than 20 screens in the city and Cumberland Arms catering for everything from unspoilt golden centre show everything from an array of independent musical beaches to surf lessons and fish Hollywood blockbusters to global tastes. Socialising and chips by the sea. The World art-house classics. Heritage Sites of Hadrian’s Wall, Newcastle is a vibrant city that is Northumberland National Park loved by locals and visitors alike. and Durham Castle and Cathedral Alongside the usual clubs and bars, are also just a short journey by options also include comedy clubs, train or bus. pop-up theatre, film screenings, late-night cafés, poetry readings and more. The list is endless. Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

By Plane 1 Newcastle University campus Newcastle International Airport Getting has regular direct flights to 2 Haymarket Metro Station over 80 worldwide destinations including: 3 Northumberland Street (main shopping street) Destination Travel times (approx) here 4 Eldon Square 18 Dubai 7 hrs 30 mins shopping centre 19 Excellent transport By Metro New York 7 hrs 45 mins 5 St James’ Park links with other major London 1 hr 15 mins UK cities and an We have a local transport rail 6 Newcastle University international airport system, called the Metro, which Bristol 1 hr 5 mins Business School make Newcastle a truly links the city centre (and campus) accessible destination. with the airport, train station and Paris 1 hr 45 mins 7 Tyne Bridge About us local suburbs, as well as providing Amsterdam 1 hr 20 mins Download full maps regular services to Sunderland and 8 Berlin 2 hrs 5 mins Quayside cafés, bars and travel directions at: the towns on the coast. It’s cheap, and restaurants www.ncl.ac.uk/about/ frequent and fast and operates like Dublin 1 hr 5 mins 5 visit/maps the London tube network but on 6 a smaller scale. 1 2 By Car 3 4 As the city is compact, you won’t need a car as most places are within a 15-minute walk of the University campus. Students mostly get around Aberdeen the city by walking, bike, bus and Metro. Scotland Edinburgh

By Train Glasgow Newcastle Newcastle is located on the East 7 Coast mainline with direct, regular Northern 8 and fast services to all major UK Ireland Belfast England cities including: Isle of Man Destination Travel times (approx) London 2 hrs 50 mins Leeds Manchester Edinburgh 1 hr 30 mins Manchester 2 hrs 35 mins Birmingham Leeds 1 hr 25 mins Wales Birmingham 2 hrs 50 mins Cardiff Bristol London Heathrow

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22 Funding and 23 Scholarships are normally based on academic merit Studentship and specific eligibility finance A funded PhD position, criteria such as country Studentship which is normally Scholarship of residence, or the course/ focused on a specific programme you are project. Our global academic reputation, applying for. impressive graduate employability Supporting you record and low cost of living mean a degree from Newcastle is a sound financial investment. Postgraduate funding can come from a variety of sources, both from Sponsorship is help A bursary is typically from your current provided to help fund within the University itself and employer/government/ some of the additional via a range of external providers. benefactor with the costs associated with Sponsorship full or partial cost Bursary studying, such as travel, of a university degree. books and equipment. A brief guide to the different types of funding available is provided here, along with some hints and tips on searching and applying for funding. There are two formal loan schemes. The first is the Professional and Career Development Loan scheme, An award is similar to a administered by some scholarship, but typically banks. The second is involves smaller amounts Loans the Postgraduate Award of money. Master’s Loan scheme administered by the Student Loans Company. Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

Make use of Don’t forget Searching different funding living costs FUNDING sources Alongside your tuition fees (see @Newcastle individual course fees on pages 66– There is currently no one single 95) for 2018–19, you will also need We aim to make the search for and applying source of funding. Most people funding at Newcastle as easy to allow around £11,000–£12,000 fund their studies through a (UK), £11,500–£12,500 (non-UK EU) as possible. 24 combination of: a year to cover living costs. This 25 We advertise most of our funding includes accommodation and for funding • formal funding sources such opportunities on our online utility bills, food, clothing, transport, as scholarships/studentships/ searchable funding database. entertainment and insurance. bursaries/academic awards/ The database is easy to use While these figures are based on tuition fee discounts and new opportunities are Begin your an average 12-month spend, the advertised on a weekly basis, • part-time work total amount will vary per person search early so it’s important to bookmark and will depend on your lifestyle. • personal savings the site and check regularly. Funding is highly competitive, so

• bank/student loan Supporting you it’s important that you begin your Funding opportunities search early. While funding is • smaller pots of funding from at Newcastle include: available throughout the year, the charities, foundations and trusts th majority of funding opportunities are • a range of tuition advertised between September and This combination of funding is often fee discounts May. It’s worth starting your search referred to as ‘portfolio funding’ and • scholarships, studentships more than 12 months before your requires quite a lot of independent and bursaries intended year of entry in order to research. You will need to be prepared in5 the UK for identify relevant websites and to bookmark and review useful living costs • fee instalment plans potential funding schemes, but funding websites on a regular basis. (out of 42 participating institutions) • UK Research Councils these schemes can vary on an Check the criteria • why you should be considered for funding International Student and doctoral training centre annual basis. Barometer survey funding Criteria will differ widely depending • how you will pay for any remaining Student loans Autumn 2016 on the funding source, but these will • alumni and charity awards tuition fees/living costs not Give yourself usually be outlined in the funding covered by the funding award enough time advert. As funding is competitive, you will probably need a minimum Search the database: of an upper-second class or first-class Ask for advice Honours degree (or international www.ncl.ac.uk/ Don’t be shy when it comes to equivalent) and a strong application postgraduate/funding money matters. There are lots of to be successful. ways to get additional information Ensure that you put forward your about the latest opportunities: case as strongly as possible and 20% If you’re a UK or EU student applying tailor your responses to the criteria • make an appointment with accordingly. tuition fee discount for a Master’s course in 2018–19, your university finance team for Newcastle graduates you may be eligible to apply for a Topics you may need to cover in government-backed postgraduate • speak to your academic tutor your application include: loan. A PhD loan scheme for UK Applying for funding can be time nationals ordinarily resident in • attend a university open day • your academic achievements consuming, so don’t leave your www.ncl.ac.uk/ England will also likely be awarded or postgraduate study fair. application to the last minute. Presentations on searching • your work/research experience funding/alumni for 2018 entry. Many funding opportunities and applying for funding are At the time of going to print (August (particularly taught courses) will normally a key part of the event • your proposed research project 2017), full details of the loan also require you to have had a schedule (for research degree applications) schemes are yet to be finalised formal offer of a place on an eligible but updates will be provided online course before you apply, so you will • what you plan to do after • talk to current students on your at www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/ need to take this into consideration completing your postgraduate prospective course about how funding when approaching your search. course they have funded their studies Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

26 Extra 27 support

Alongside supporting Money matters

your academic career, we Supporting you also want to ensure you Our Student Financial Support Team can provide help and guidance on a get any additional help range of money matters including you might need. budgeting and funding eligibility. At the heart of campus, you’ll find King’s Gate, our Your wellbeing dedicated student services Our Student Wellbeing Team can work building (pictured left). with you even before you arrive to King’s Gate is home to create a tailored package of support our professional staff who if you have additional needs relating provide free, expert and to a disability, health-related illness, confidential advice on a mental health condition or learning range of issues. difficulty. The team also provides support to mature students and www.ncl.ac.uk/student those with childcare responsibilities. services Emotional support Accommodation Professional counsellors and Our dedicated Accommodation therapists offer free confidential Service can offer advice on all of our support including therapeutic student accommodation sites as intervention, group work, and life well as private accommodation. See skills support. The Students’ Union pages 34–37 for more information. also runs a confidential helpline, World faiths Nightline. Chaplains of diverse faiths are based in the University Chaplaincy and are able to support students of any faith or none. We have prayer space on campus and student Top 10 societies representing many of the in the UK for major religions. student support

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Sport Cultural campus

28 Everyone has the opportunity to Our campus is a cultural hub, 29 Facilities enjoy sport at Newcastle, whatever enabling you to enjoy thought- their level. We’re consistently in provoking theatre, hear influential the top 15 of the BUCS league public speakers, see great art and and are investing over £30 million listen to professional musicians, and resources in a sports facilities expansion without leaving the University programme. grounds.

• Dedicated Sports Centre, and • The Hatton is a free art gallery

high-quality outdoor facilities IT facilities on campus that hosts a busy Supporting you including 28 grass pitches, programme of historical and We have invested millions in outstanding facilities Whether you want to work on an and IT services to support your learning. This two artificial turf pitches and contemporary art exhibitions a Water Sports Centre essay in a computer cluster, connect investment is underpinned by a strong postgraduate www.ncl.ac.uk/sport to the WiFi network, review a lecture • The Great North Museum student support network, helping you to get the online or need some technical houses 3,500 natural history, most out of the services we offer. • Over 60 sports clubs from support, our IT Service has it archaeological and ethnological table tennis to snowboarding; covered: artefacts as well as a planetarium we have something for everyone, including an inclusive programme • our Virtual Learning Environment • Our free public lecture series delivering para-sports (VLE), provides access to reading ‘Insights’ welcomes internationally lists, course handouts and online respected speakers to campus libraries • ‘Give it a Go’, a sports taster discussions with fellow students each term programme enabling you to try • 24/7 online library help and tutors new sports whatever your ability • Campus-based Newcastle Centre • over 700 computers available www.nusu.co.uk/getinvolved/ • lecture recording and online for the Literary Arts runs a year- across our library network, • The Philip Robinson Library, giveitago streaming – great for revision and round programme of readings our main library, is open catching up on anything you may and events, featuring world-class with plenty of study spaces for • Generous sports scholarships 24 hours in term time have missed authors individual and collaborative for those already competing at group work • The Marjorie Robinson Library a high level www.ncl.ac.uk/sport/ • free IT support, including a mobile • Our free lunchtime concert series • specialist subject librarians Rooms offer a truly digital performance or contact us and laptop connection clinic ‘LIVE in the King’s Hall’ offers to help with your research and library experience including open direct at performance.sport@ professional recitals and student • 3,000+ networked computers assignments spaces for individuals and groups ncl.ac.uk performances Libraries to think, collaborate and consult • mobile apps to help you find your • Northern Stage, the North East’s nearest PC, review your timetable, We have one of the best library • Our specialist subject libraries largest producing theatre company, manage your library account and services in the country and we’ve are the Walton Medical Library has a fantastic reputation for its get the latest University news won multiple awards for our and the Law Library range of classical and modern excellent customer service, so www.ncl.ac.uk/itservice performances why not make the most of the www.ncl.ac.uk/library services we offer including: open

• 1 million print books and half a million e-books 24/7 • 26,000 e-journals Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

Study resources On-campus language support 30 Your learning doesn’t end in the Subject facilities 31 lecture theatre; we offer additional Once you have started your course Alongside an on-campus study support, whether it’s learning there are a number of free services museum and art gallery, you a new language just for fun, or to help you continue to build your may also have access to getting help writing your dissertation language skills. These include: proposal. specialist facilities related to • free in-sessional English your chosen subject, for • Maths-Aid – help with exam language courses example we have: preparation, problem solving and • a seagoing research vessel

numerical skills development • tandem learning, partnering you Supporting you with an English-speaking student • marine lab on the sea coast • Writing Development Centre, who wants to learn your language • two commercial farms and in the Philip Robinson Library a biology field station – helping you to develop your • access to online English language academic writing skills. Our study materials, helping you with • high-spec science and team of tutors offers one-to-one academic writing, grammar and engineering labs tutorials, workshops and a range vocabulary • music studios and rehearsal of online resources to support spaces your learning • courses to help improve your writing for university study • medical and dental labs www.ncl.ac.uk/students/wdc and clinical skills suite • free access to our award-winning • on-campus language clinics Language Resource Centre, providing: • studios for architecture and art – self-study learning materials in over 50 languages • translation and interpreting suites – 24 satellite channels in over 17 languages Not to mention dedicated guten – over 800 foreign language research and social spaces films reserved just for postgraduate tag students, all helping to make – dedicated computer clusters you feel part of the Newcastle – language learning podcasting community, whatever your site specialist area of study. hola www.ncl.ac.uk/langcen Find out more about the facilities for your chosen subject in our course listings online: www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate or visit: www.ncl.ac.uk/business/ facilities/research bonjour to get an overview of what’s on offer across the University.

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As a student at Personal careers We can also help you to build work next level. Supporting you Newcastle, you will advice experience via: benefit from one • NCL Internships: a scheme of the best, largest Our professional careers advisers enabling you to undertake a paid and most innovative provide a range of services from work placement with a local Professional Volunteering one-to-one CV advice, interview business or within the University careers services in the development A really great way to gain valuable UK. The high quality preparation, proofing job applications and providing guidance on skills • Jobs On Campus (JobsOC): Our award-winning ncl+ initiative experience and develop skills. of our degrees, a development and job searches. this scheme matches students brings together a range of paid and We promote over 200 volunteering focus on developing The team also runs a comprehensive with temporary or casual work unpaid opportunities that enables you activities each year. employability skills and workshop programme covering assignments at the University, to further develop the skills in demand our strong reputation topics such as: how to succeed enabling you to earn as you learn by graduate employers. Just look for with business and at interview; understanding the the ncl+ logo across campus and industry partners mean Doctorate extension programme; Connecting with build your CV while studying. that we’re consistently and immigration routes into employers in the top 20 ‘most- graduate employment. targeted’ universities Each year, more than 300 Entrepreneurial start-up by The Times Top 100 Jobs and work international, national and local Employers*. placements employers visit our campus to A dedicated team of business deliver presentations, hold interviews advisers, entrepreneurs and Our vacancies database advertises and attend recruitment fairs to professional partners is available hundreds of jobs, placements and attract our talented students. to provide support and advice Awarded internship opportunities each year. These activities provide a fantastic on setting up and starting your Approximately 1,500 employers opportunity for you to meet recruiters own business. use this service and over 100 new face to face, learn more about a vacancies are posted online each particular profession and find out week. You can register to receive what you need to succeed in the job market. personalised job alerts straight to Career Development Specialist PhD your e-mail inbox. Module support QS stars5 for Student www.ncl.ac.uk/careers Employability, The Career Development Module There’s a dedicated PhD careers 2016 gives you the opportunity to use adviser, researchers’ blog and your work experience, volunteering employer mentoring opportunities. Good to know... or part-time job as an accredited part of your degree. As a graduate, you can also use *The Graduate Market Report, the Careers Service for up to High Fliers Research 2012–2017 three years after graduation. Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

Close to campus Lots of options 34 35 The majority of University- From traditional buildings to Accommodation owned accommodation is in modern developments and the city centre and within a short a range of en suite options There are many reasons for choosing to live in walk of our campus. Other at most residences, we have our student accommodation and the great news accommodation sites are well something for everyone is that all postgraduate students are guaranteed connected to the city and including accommodation for University-owned or Managed Partnership campus via reliable, fast and families, couples, single gender, accommodation for the first year (see page 36). frequent public transport. adapted, and for part-time

students. Supporting you www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/ living-with-us/how-to-choose

Safety first A sense of community Staff are on call 24 hours a day, and most residences provide Living in University on-site support during office accommodation provides a hours. Entryphone systems and fantastic chance to meet fellow CCTV are installed in most students from all over the world. of our accommodation. You can even meet them before you arrive via our dedicated social media pages. www.facebook. com/accommodation.NCL

Continuous Budget friendly Added extras contracts included in your As a guide, the weekly rent for rent Most University accommodation a single room in postgraduate contracts cover the whole University accommodation We take care of the ‘extras’ so academic year, meaning that you ranges from £92.96 to £145.67, that you can concentrate on don’t need to vacate your room depending on your choice of settling in. Rent is inclusive of during the major holidays and room, with single studios priced utility bills (such as energy bills) over the summer. We also have at £160.65 (academic year of but exclusions apply so check flexible payment arrangements entry 2017–18). online for full details. We also to help you spread the cost. offer free internet connection or WiFi, and personal possessions insurance. Some residences also include a TV licence in the rent. Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

Accommodation map

Our guarantee Finding private to you accommodation 36 Newcastle Airport 37 this way During your first year of study you If you’d prefer to live in smaller, How to are guaranteed a place in University- more exclusive accommodation that (25 mins by Metro) owned or Managed Partnership offers greater independence, we’ve apply... accommodation if you: got something to suit you too. • are a postgraduate student NUstudenthomes, the private sector Register online and complete coming alone to the University arm of the Accommodation Service, your application as soon as can assist new students who do not you have received a conditional require University accommodation • have firmly accepted our offer or unconditional offer to Supporting you of a place to study at Newcastle to find a suitable alternative. study at the University University and have met all of the We offer places in a range of www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/ conditions of the offer by 30 June Philip Robinson competitively priced houses and new-students/apply Library apartments situated in the heart • have paid the £500 application of local communities, close to the • Select your accommodation fee, which is refundable against University campus and city centre. preferences Medical and your summer term’s rent For more details and current Dental Schools • Submit your application Deadline: As soon as you vacancies see our website: Newcastle Airport this way have received an offer to study at www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/ • Review your offer of (25 mins by Metro) the University you can apply for your private accommodation accommodation online. To be eligible for the guarantee you must • Accept the offer by the submit the online Accommodation expiry date to secure your Application by 30 June. chosen place

• Arrive at your accommodation for registration – welcome to Newcastle! Newcastle University Business School Philip Robinson Remember: You must Library complete your application by 30 June to be covered by ´ Find out more... the guarantee. We won’t Medical and be able to offer you a room Dental Schools Request your copy of our Student Accommodation brochure, or view until your academic offer it online to: becomes ‘Unconditional Firm’. • see an overview of each residence, including facilities • take an online virtual tour • get help with searching for and living in private accommodation • review our accommodation guarantee, how to apply and contract terms • understand the pricing structure www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation Newcastle University Accommodation key: Business School ´ Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

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40 Study with us Taught 41 This section is designed to give you an overview of the different qualifications, courses

study experience and support you can Studying a taught postgraduate course marks a expect if you choose to study with us. significant change from an undergraduate degree.

Overall, you can expect the content to be more Studying with us We have a broad range of taught courses academically challenging and involve a greater level of specialist subject knowledge. You will be expected and research degrees to choose from to work more independently, think critically, and and these are listed in the Subject challenge ideas. Although formal timetabled lectures and tutorials Search on pages 66 to 95. are still part of the course, your contact hours may be less frequent than on your undergraduate degree, and you will need to be more self-directed More detailed information on the structure in your learning when it comes to building your of the courses, modules, assessment methods, research knowledge and expertise. facilities, academic specialisms, entry Read on to find out what our students have to say about studying a taught degree and the requirements, funding and fees, application differences they found between undergraduate process and the career destinations of our and postgraduate study. graduates can be found at: www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

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You are treated I feel like I’m being on a similar level As a postgraduate student encouraged to think to other academic I am expected to do colleagues. It feels a lot less more self-directed for myself. like someone just Annabelle, MA Linguistics Kenneth, MSc E-Business lecturing to us and learning where module (Information Systems) is much more a leaders provide guidance group effort in and supervision. Anubhi, MSc Automation working and and Control You are expected to do learning. a lot of reading around Beki, MSc Forensic Psychology The postgraduate course has each topic – it is not enough proved a lot more challenging to just learn what you are given than I expected and this during the lectures. has really helped push my Nicolo, MRes Medical Sciences learning and develop my skills. Lysander, MRes Medical Sciences

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You’re not 44 on your own 45

Although the learning experience for taught Jonathan, MSc Eva, MA Linguistics Tariq, MA Human Kelli, MRes Medical courses is more self-directed, you won’t be Ecological Consultancy (Finland) Resource Management Sciences on your own. As a student at Newcastle you (UK) (Saudi Arabia) (UK) can expect to become part of a dedicated postgraduate community and you will be Within my course, I feel very I enjoy the fact that it is easy Being an international student Everyone on my course has supported throughout your studies by a core involved in the postgraduate to get in touch with staff, my studying at a postgraduate level a great work ethic and we’re Studying with us academic team, including your course director, community with postgraduate- tutor is always available, and was a big challenge for me as provided with plenty of study subject lecturers, administrative support only study rooms and a lot of there is always somebody you it’s a totally different experience, space within the University. staff and your personal tutor/supervisor. support from the teaching staff. can talk to. The atmosphere is but I found so much support I think we have a great balance Our course has also set up a informal, and you get to know from the University, especially We also offer a free comprehensive package of of contact time and independent Facebook group so we can all your lecturers on first-name the writing courses and the on-going support such as help with literature study, and what is expected of communicate with each other terms. The seminars provoke friendly staff. In addition, fellow searches, one-to-one sessions with a writing tutor, us as students is made very about any issues that arise. good discussion, and other students were really helpful, and workshops on developing your numerical, clear from the start. Outside of my course, there students, not just lecturers, give which made things easier and statistical and problem-solving skills. Everyone on my course is really are a lot of opportunities for their opinions on topics. Our opened my eyes to new things. friendly and accommodating, postgraduates to take part in optional modules allow us to There are also plenty of opportunities to get and the staff always make sure activities such as different investigate different avenues Studying here definitely provides involved, work with your academic colleagues our needs as students are met. societies and postgraduate-only of the subject, and you have added value because of the and meet new people via attendance at regular I’ve made use of the Research events in Welcome Week. the option to take modules from resources the University has to research forums, conferences, speaker sessions, Development Programme and different schools, and work with offer. This includes opportunities becoming a student representative and by think it’s a fantastic scheme, After I graduate, I would love to lecturers who have different to volunteer and engage in joining a society. as they offer workshops in all carry out research to contribute levels of experience. different activities that help to new development projects personal development. aspects of research, including Here’s what some of (particularly engineering The Students’ Union provides PhD interviews and giving developments and the ecological great and affordable opportunities I am a student representative, presentations. our students say about side of construction), or continue to meet other people, such as so I meet with staff to The Medical School’s Ridley their experiences... my studies with a PhD. Newcastle ‘Give It A Go’, through which represent the student voice. Atrium is for postgraduate University not only provides I tried Irish dancing, first aid, This has helped me to develop students and staff, and is a great the qualifications to make learnt some Chinese, tried problem-solving skills, engage place to have a coffee and catch this possible, but also has the ballroom dancing and went with staff, and has been one up on your extra reading, or support and contacts to get you on a brewery tour. Also, the of my best experiences. have a meeting with your where you want to be. tandem scheme at the project supervisor. You don’t Language Resource Centre feel segregated from the Read more from our students offers opportunities to further undergraduate students as your language skills and meet by visiting www.ncl.ac.uk/ you can still join in with all the new people – I regularly meet activities on campus and join postgraduate/life a Turkish student to exchange societies, but you also benefit languages. from having additional support from the Graduate School. Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

Skills Motivations 46 development and benefits 47

Alongside developing There are many other Career development Career change your specialist subject benefits and motivations knowledge and technical to studying a postgraduate skills, a taught Master’s course. These can include

course will also help you a combination of: Studying with us to develop transferable skills in areas such as:

Teamworking Problem solving

Supporting career development To enter a new profession or informally via specialist skills change profession via professional development and training such accreditation such as teacher as financial modelling, computer training, marketing (CIM) or programming, graphic design accounting (ACCA)

Moving into academia Stand out from the crowd Earn more Presentations and Report writing Data analysis public speaking

Undertaking a taught Master’s All of the additional skills Whatever your motivations, it’s course is often the first step to outlined opposite are those also encouraging to know that Our award-winning Careers entry onto a research degree which employers tell us are those with a postgraduate Service also provides lots valuable and valued when qualification also earn more over of opportunities to help you applying for that graduate job their working lives than those with build your skills and CV whilst an undergraduate degree only* Project and time Communication studying. See pages 32–33 for management an overview of what we offer.

*Research by the Sutton Trust 2013 and The Office for National Statistics 2014 Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate What to expect

48 Taught Masters’ courses 49 are normally studied on a full-time basis over 12 months and typically run from September to 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. September. This means the pace and intensity Arrival and Autumn term Spring term Summer term Graduation can seem quite different to your undergraduate induction Many of the more formal Graduation normally takes place

degree. Studying with us Term typically starts in September, timetabled elements of your in December and is a great Teaching is normally although a small number of our course will decrease in frequency chance for you to celebrate your delivered via a mixture taught courses start in January. as you concentrate on planning successes with family and friends. of lectures, seminars, and writing your research Having arrived at your project/dissertation. Once you have graduated, group work and you automatically become an (depending on your accommodation and registered as a student, you will spend the The dissertation is normally alumnus of Newcastle University subject choice), lab- between 15, 000–18, 000 words and join a worldwide network of based sessions, technical first couple of weeks familiarising Most timetabled classes run Alongside compulsory modules, yourself with the campus, study across the autumn term and many courses offer a range of and provides the opportunity over 180,000 graduates, living in skills development to put all of the skills and over 200 different countries and and practicals. environment and meeting your you will normally be undertaking optional modules enabling you academic colleagues and fellow compulsory modules which to tailor your study to a particular knowledge you have acquired independent states around the Each course is divided students before term begins. focus on building core skills and field of interest. These modules over the previous months into world. This network helps you stay into a series of modules, knowledge in your chosen subject. are often undertaken during the practice. connected wherever you go and Your University induction will whatever you do after graduation. with each module spring term. We appreciate the research having its own formal include a comprehensive You will break for the Christmas overview of the facilities including vacation, but will typically be You will break for the Easter project is a big undertaking so we As an alumni we continue to assessment method, provide ongoing support via our support your development and which can be an exam, the libraries, wellbeing services, working across the holiday period vacation around April, but will be and IT support. You will also be preparing for exams and written expected to continue your studies research study skills modules and future career aspirations with essay, presentation, expert academic supervision. You a wide range of services and group work, or a given the opportunity to attend assessments in January. as you prepare for formal some school and subject assessment in May/June. will normally hand your research benefits including: combination of all project in around August/ inductions, so that you can start • access to the Careers Service of these elements. September. to get a real feel for the learning for up to three years after You will also undertake environment and meet your you graduate a final dissertation/ colleagues. Have a look at our • ‘Rise Up’ business support project at the end of arrival website to find out more. to help you develop your ideas the course. www.ncl.ac.uk/pre-arrival/arrival and launch a new business The Students’ Union also runs • a calendar of global events a postgraduate Welcome Week, and networking opportunities giving you the opportunity to meet students from across the www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/ University. community www.nusu.co.uk/pgwelcome Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

Do your research... Choosing your Alongside information on the award type and delivery mode, it’s also important to carefully taught course consider the course content when making your decision. Although some courses may have a 50 Choosing a postgraduate course is personal, and understanding similar-sounding title and share 51 which route is right for you will depend on a number of factors some core modules, the focus will including your specialist subject of interest, future career nevertheless be subject-specific, ambitions and your current level of study. so you need to know it’s right for you. There are a number of Masters’ awards and study routes to choose from and the tables below provide an overview of what’s involved. We have lots of information on our website to help you compare courses and make an informed Master of Science Master of Business Postgraduate Other Masters’ Flexible study options choice: (MSc) and Master Administration Diplomas (PGDip) qualifications (online/modular) Studying with us Course profile: Information about of Arts (MA) (MBA) and Postgraduate (MMedEd,MClinRes the course structure, the facilities Certificates (PGCert) MEd, MFA, LLM, Some of our courses are delivered on offer, delivery methods, student online, meaning you can study a MPH) and graduate profiles, and Newcastle degree from anywhere employment data including: in the world. These courses are • average salary listed in the Subject Search on • a sample of job titles pages 66–95 What’s involved: What’s involved: What’s involved: What’s involved: • examples of companies our graduates now work for A number of our courses can also Enables you to develop specialist For those who have been working PG Diplomas and PG Certificates More specialised courses, which be studied on a modular basis Fees and funding: Find out what subject knowledge and expertise three years or more in a demanding are postgraduate-level courses combine taught modules with for those who don’t necessarily your course will cost and if there role and are looking to progress and structured in a similar way to independent research, normally want to commit to a full-time are any funding opportunities you Combines taught modules with or change their careers Masters’ courses but don’t normally in the form of a project and programme, or who want to gain could apply for. independent research, normally involve a written dissertation dissertation additional skills for their current in the form of a project and It’s also a great option if you want Entry requirements: Provides a job, future career, or simply for dissertation which may be up to to start your own business, become These courses are often accredited Often more vocational eg MMedEd breakdown of what the minimum general interest. These courses are 15,000–18,000 words in length an entrepreneur or accelerate your and can be used to build credit for medical educators, MPH for academic entry requirements are known as Continuing Professional general management, leadership, towards a Master’s qualification those wanting to pursue a career in for each course. Information is also Development, or CPD for short Usually studied 12 months full business and finance skills public health, MClinRes for health included about the international time/24 months part time Courses can cover general areas professionals and clinical research degree equivalencies and our Some of our short courses are MBA is 12 months full time of study, or be more specialised staff wanting to become clinical English language requirements. credit bearing and can be used These two degree types are equally or vocational academics to build credits towards a formal Modules: Detailed information challenging and academically 180 credits degree. Our CPD provision is is given on academic credits, demanding. They are valued in the PG Diplomas are normally Typically 12 months full time/ managed by the Centre for assessment methods, aims and same way by employers studied over 9 months full time/ 24–36 months part time Professional and Executive objectives, learning outcomes, 18 months part time Development teaching methods and reading Normally 180 credits PG Certificates are normally 180 credits lists. studied 6–9 months full time/ Find out more: www.ncl.ac.uk/ How to apply: Find out who to 12 months part time business/development/ contact and how to apply, if you courses/#a-z have any questions. PG Diplomas 120 credits PG Certificates 60 credits Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

Research awards The first step in your journey to becoming a researcher is to consider which degree best suits your future career ambitions. Although they all share a common focus, 52 namely the independent research that you undertake, 53 Research there are differences. For example, some research degrees include a taught element, others combine research study and industrial training, and a small number are linked degrees directly to a particular profession. The tables below help provide an indicative overview Recognised as one of the most powerful research of the main degree types. universities in the UK, we are finding solutions to

major global challenges in areas as diverse as health, Studying with us policy, culture and the environment and we are Research Masters’ PhD IPhD looking for the best and brightest students from (MRes, MLitt, MMus, (Doctor of (Integrated PhD) across the world to join us. LLM by research, Philosophy) MPhil) Undertaking a research degree can be challenging, but the rewards that come with making an expert contribution to a subject and discipline you feel passionate about are limitless. These degrees usually involve The most common type of doctoral Doctoral-level study in a range degree and offered in all subject of areas including Computer The following section is intended to give you an specialised research training areas Science, Education, Linguistics, overview of the different degree types, understand and are classified as a research- Phonetics and Phonology, what’s involved in the different study options, and based Master’s qualification. Their focus is the original research Mathematics and Statistics, learn more about the support you will receive as These qualifications can be linked project/thesis that you develop Marine Technology a researcher at Newcastle. to industry or commerce, or as preparation for doctoral-level research You will work independently, but Master’s-level taught modules receive dedicated input from your form an integral part of the degree, Typically assessed by a research supervisory team and via our typically making it a year longer project, dissertation and research faculty-specific research training than a standard PhD training modules. An MRes also programmes contains some taught modules, You also undertake research training so is slightly different to other Your unique project could be modules and complete an original Research Masters’ theoretical or applied in nature or research project/thesis that you involve working with external develop over a number of years You will work closely with an industrial or commercial partners Typically 4 years full time/ academic member of staff or 6–8 years part time team of academics On completion you will be in a position to contribute new These degrees typically enable you knowledge and expertise to your to undertake an in-depth research chosen field of research project, but are shorter than a PhD Usually 3 years full time/ 12 months full time/ 6 years part time 24 months part time Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

54 Research Your research 55 awards (continued) journey

EngD MD Professional Establishing your Typically, this type of project will PhD application: (Engineering (Doctor of Medicine) doctorates doctoral-level research be referred to as a ‘studentship’ next steps

proposal, finding funding opportunity. Studentships Studying with us Doctorate) eg Clinical and identifying a potential at Newcastle are regularly Psychology, Doctor supervisor requires time advertised on our funding 1 of (DClinPsy); and perseverance. This is database. Begin by refining your PhD research Applied Educational because you are looking idea/project title A combination of research and An MD involves clinical research OR Psychology, Doctor for a tailored programme industrial training or a combination of clinical and of study that is centred Finding funding Search for a studentship project laboratory work of (DAppEdPsy); on your interests and Finding funding for your Generally more vocationally Education, Doctor provides expert supervision research degree is often a 2 orientated than a PhD. Spend A higher degree undertaken by in that area. Potential time-consuming and competitive Review our research groups and a significant amount of time in clinically qualified staff, normally of (EdD) supervisors will also process. There is no one single academic staff profiles online and industry developing scientific during postgraduate medical want to see that you have source of information, so it’s consider whether their interests are techniques and management skills training understood the match important that you do your a good intellectual fit with yours between their work research and start your search Provides advanced technical skills Typically, only graduates with an early. Although funding is made Slightly different to a PhD as these and yours. through attendance at Master’s-level MB BS are eligible to register for available throughout the year, 3 degrees are closely aligned to the Contact the identified academic/s training courses an MD the majority of funding is likely participant’s professional training or research group to discuss your Your PhD research to be advertised between project and find out if they are Tuition in Transferable Skills and You will undertake an original proposal September and May. Educational Leadership (TSEL) research project and thesis May include a combination of able to supervise you taught modules, work placements, If you already have a particular Our searchable database a project and a dissertation research project in mind, then A doctoral-level industrially relevant Usually one year less in length advertises many of the funding 4 project will be undertaken than a standard PhD you should follow the ‘Step-by- opportunities available at Check if you need to write a formal Generally undertaken by those step’ instructions highlighted, right. Newcastle and is updated research proposal when submitting 4 years full time Typically 2 years full time/ looking for the highest level on a weekly basis. As a result, If you don’t yet have a clear idea your application. See pages 62–63 4 years part time of academic and professional it’s worth bookmarking the of a specific research project, for advice recognition in their chosen field page and checking back on but know broadly which area a regular basis to see the latest Length of study can vary, but not you would like to work in, then opportunities. 5 usually less than 36 months you may find it more useful Apply online. We accept applications www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/ to apply for a project that has throughout the year, with students funding already been established. These typically beginning their studies in normally have a named super- either September or January. Some visor, a fixed project title and PhDs also have start dates in April funding already in place. Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

Here’s what our students have to The research say about becoming a researcher:

study experience I am very impressed by the 56 number of opportunities 57 made available by the University for research, public dissemination of research and non-academic Undertaking a research and workshops in areas such career training. degree is a substantial as public speaking, academic Stephanie, PhD in the School of English commitment and there writing, quantitative and Research seminars Literature, Language and Linguistics are numerous demands qualitative methods, IT skills, Humanities from visiting professors on your time and critical enquiry and research and Social

take place in the Studying with us resources. Additionally, ethics. Sciences both employers and department every academia expect An essential part of your www.ncl.ac.uk/hss/ other week which are doctoral graduates to research experience will be to postgrad/gradschool interesting and have advanced skills exchange ideas across traditional A range of events are organised beyond an in-depth disciplinary and geographical inspiring. for postgraduate students by the boundaries and there are lots knowledge of their field Simon, PhD Chemical Students’ Union; they are fantastic of opportunities to attend of research. This can all Engineering and create an avenue for us to seem quite a daunting specialist seminars, present prospect at first, but your own research through our interact with each other. student-led conferences and rest assured the support Maryam, PhD Mathematics and Statistics make connections with other Medical provided by our Sciences Graduate Schools and researchers at events on and I enjoy working in a very nationally accredited off campus. www.ncl.ac.uk/fms/ transnational I have been made to feel research training Throughout your studies you postgrad/skills part of a large postgraduate programmes ensure and multicultural will also receive peer-to-peer that you are able to meet community where ideas support from your dedicated environment – I learn all of these challenges supervisory team and other are exchanged and head on. a lot from these different research students. perspectives and have made we have support from Studying at Newcastle, you friends with people from all each other and the University. immediately become an integral corners of the globe. Emma, PhD Clinical Pharmacology part of the University’s research Science, community and you’ll be joining Find out more about Ian, PhD Rural Development our supportive research Agriculture over 2,000 students working on and Engineering advanced and original research community, what it’s across an impressive range like to be a researcher www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/ of topics. Our faculty-based at Newcastle and our study/postgrad/training research training programmes research-led training programmes by visiting support your ongoing learning Read more from our students by visiting the faculty websites, and development with modules (circled, right). www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/life Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

Research with 58 global impact 59

Christie, PhD in Alix, PhD Media, Musa, PhD Chemical From pioneering medical and scientific the Institute of Culture and Heritage Engineering and breakthroughs to shining a spotlight on global Neuroscience (Puerto Rico) Advanced Materials issues in health, the environment and society, (UK) (Nigeria) the research we carry out at Newcastle University is helping to transform people’s lives around Thesis: Understanding Critical Thesis: Performing Arts, Thesis: Production of Biofuel the world, and influencing policymakers at the Studying with us Factors and Pathogenic Defects Museums and Intangible from Alga Using the Foam highest levels. Underlying Mitochondrial Gene Heritage Fractionation Column Expression As a world-class university we believe it is not enough to simply ask what we are good at, but we must also ask what we are good for. In other I am a part of the Wellcome The programme has provided When I arrived here I was words, we want our research to have the maximum Trust Centre for Mitochondrial me with the opportunity to welcomed by a great number impact in the North East, UK and rest of the world. Research as well as the Institute attend modules and workshops of PhD students from Nigeria, This vision has been endorsed by the findings of the of Neuroscience. Both of to review, develop and enhance but the high point was the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, which these groups have numerous both the theoretical framework reception I received from placed Newcastle 16th in the UK out of 154 higher networking events that usually for my proposed research and non-Nigerians, all willing to education institutions for our ‘research power’, with happen every other week the epistemological research be of one form of assistance the vast majority of our research classified as ‘world- including Pie Night, Pub Quiz methods I could use to carry or another. Even though my leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. and ‘Fridge Friday’, as well as it out. research is on biofuel, I have going out for drinks, days out had wonderful interactions with For further information on the REF process and our The postgraduate community and general socialising. Other people working on process institutional outcomes see www.ncl.ac.uk/research at Newcastle is very active and institutes have their own intensification, catalysis, and serves as an opportunity to Turn the page to find out more about the transforming postgraduate communities fuel cells, just to mention a few. network. I have been able to get work being undertaken by our researchers. and we sometimes organise I have been getting assistance in contact with postgraduates inter-institute events such as from students, academics, from different disciplines quizzes and sports tournaments. administrative and technical who also share my academic staff alike. I believe I have The University also enables you interests. I have also been able everything I need to succeed to gain additional skills outside to participate in activities in in my PhD in this community. of the laboratory. There is the different schools, faculties and Within the larger community, a opportunity to do undergraduate programmes, which has served series of workshops organised practical demonstrating, as part of my professional by the faculty, including ‘Things supervise undergraduate and and academic development. to expect as a PhD student’, has Masters’ student dissertation Very diverse but engaging, the been of enormous help. projects, enter science writing postgraduate community makes competitions, attend workshops you feel part of a well-rounded or get involved in postgraduate group of scholars. committees. Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

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Review entry requirements Guidance Submitting a research proposal Masters’ courses: Research degrees: Entry requirements are listed online by individual course/degree at As a guide, the minimum entry The minimum entry requirement www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate As a general rule, if you are requirement for the majority for our research-level degrees is Guidance on the academic equivalencies for most countries can be applying to a degree in the of our taught Masters’ courses is an upper-second-class Honours found online www.ncl.ac.uk/international/country Faculty of Humanities and 1 an upper-second-class Honours degree (2:1) or international We accept students studying at European institutions via the Social Sciences, you will need Studying with us degree (2:1) or international equivalent, AND (for the majority European Credit Transfer Scheme (ECTS). to include a full research equivalent. Some courses of programmes), a Master’s-level proposal with your formal We also welcome applications from professionals with significant accept a 2:2 Honours degree qualification. application. Further guidance work experience. or equivalent. on writing your research proposal is available at www.ncl.ac.uk/hss/learning/ postgraduate Check for application deadlines If you are applying to a degree in either the Faculty These can be found online in of Science, Agriculture and the ‘How to Apply’ tab for each Engineering, OR Medical course. Sciences then you simply need to include the name of 2 your identified supervisor with a brief description of your re- search interests/project title. Apply online at www.ncl.ac.uk/ Supporting documents Further guidance is provided postgraduate/apply online by each of the academic transcripts to confirm your degree or your progress faculties. • and results to date www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/ • Register online via our secure • Attach and upload your a research proposal (for research applicants only). learningandteaching/ applicant portal and create a supporting documents •  postgraduateresearch username and password The information you need to include varies by subject. 3 • Submit your application. See ‘Submitting a research proposal’, right www.ncl.ac.uk/ • Complete the application form You can track the progress if you are not from a majority English language-speaking country medicalsciences/ – you can save and update as of your application once it • you will need to include a copy of your English language test study/postgraduate/ many times as you like before has been submitted results eg IELTS research-programmes submitting • certified translations (if your documents are not in English) Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

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* Airport meet and greet, for those arriving during selected dates in September, with a free shuttle bus to take you direct to your University accommodation Accept your offer... or to the city centre Once you have received an offer you need to officially accept it to secure your place. You can do this online via your account * An early arrivers events programme www.nusu.co.uk/earlyarrivals if you login at www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply arrive before term officially starts Studying with us * A programme of social activities specifically for postgraduate students so that you can get to know the region, city and each other www.nusu.co.uk/ Unconditional offer Conditional offer pgwelcome * Newcastle University Students’ Union (NUSU) also provides year-round opportunities to meet new people, socialise, and try new activities. With over 170 If you receive a conditional offer, you will Deposit payment clubs and societies, there really is something for everyone. www.nusu.co.uk You may need to pay a deposit or provide proof need to work towards meeting the conditions of your offer, so that your application becomes of sponsorship to secure your place and to * Guaranteed accommodation for the first year receive your ‘Confirmation of Place’ letter. If you unconditional. Documents relating to your offer need to pay a deposit, information on how to pay can be scanned and uploaded online via your the deposit will be included in your official offer account login. letter. You can pay online via your account login.

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Taught course Subject search postgraduate/courses website atwww.ncl.ac.uk/ graduates, pleasereviewthe the careerdestinationsofour course specificfacilitiesand methods, modeofdelivery, modules, assessment of ourcoursesincluding information onthestructure To getmoredetailed for oneyearofstudy. fees forUKandEUstudents time orparttime,andthe award types,whetherfull Each tableliststhedifferent on thefollowingpages. grouped intosubjecttables degree programmesare All ourresearchandtaught www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate 67 Subject search A–Z

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Ageing Archaeology

Ageing MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT 4,800–15,300 21,000–31,500 Archaeology MLitt; MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Ageing and Health MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Archaeology with Specialist Pathways in: MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Prehistoric Archaeology; Greek Archaeology; 68 Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA) MRes FT Roman Archaeology; Roman Frontier 69 Studies; Late Antique, Medieval and Systems Biology MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Byzantine Archaeology Clinical and Health Sciences with Ageing MSc; PGDip; PGCert; PT online CPD You may also be interested in: Classics and Ancient History; History; Museum, Gallery A and Heritage Studies Clinical Research (Ageing) MClinRes; PGDip; PT online PGCert; CPD Medical Sciences MSc FT 7,200 21,000 Architecture, Planning and Landscape You may also be interested in: Biomedicine; Biosciences; Cancer; Food and Human Nutrition; Architecture, Planning and Landscape MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Genetics; Mechanical and Systems Engineering; Neuroscience Urban Energy Technology and Policy MRes FT 4,800 15,600

Architectural Practice and Management PGDip PT 4,800 10,800 Subject search A–Z

Agriculture Architecture, Master of MArch FT 19,200

Agriculture MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–10,600 21,000–26,800 Architecture, Planning and Landscape MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security MRes FT 7,800 21,600 Architecture, Planning and Landscape MA FT 7,200 16,200 (Design) Agricultural and Environmental Science MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600 International Spatial Planning MSc FT 7,200 16,200 Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Management Landscape Architecture Studies MA FT 7,200 16,200

Environmental Resource Assessment MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Planning and Environment Research MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200

Organic Farming and Food Production MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Planning for Sustainability and Climate MSc FT 7,200 16,200 Systems Change

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Regional Development and Spatial Planning MA; PGDip FT/PT 7,200 16,200

You may also be interested in: Animal Science; Biological Sciences; Environmental Science; Spatial Planning PGDip FT/PT 4,800 10,800 Food and Society; Rural Studies Sustainable Buildings and Environments MSc FT 7,200 16,200

Town Planning MSc FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Animal Science Urban Design MA; PGDip FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Urban Energy Technology and Policy MSc FT 7,200 16,200 MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–10,600 21,000–26,800 Animal Science (with Architecture/Planning) Animal Behaviour MRes FT 7,200 21,000 You may also be interested in: Energy; Environmental Science; Geography Agricultural and Environmental Science MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600

Organic Farming and Food Production MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Systems

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Biology Biomedicine (continued)

Biology MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–12,400 21,000–28,600 Clinical and Health Sciences with Ageing MSc; PGDip; PT online PGCert; CPD Computational Ecology MSc FT/PT (subject to full University approval) Clinical and Health Sciences with Allergy PGCert; CPD PT online

70 Ecological Consultancy MSc FT 10,200 21,600 71 Clinical and Health Sciences with Clinical MSc; PGDip; PT online Ecology and Wildlife Conservation MSc FT/PT Research PGCert; CPD (subject to full University approval) Clinical and Health Sciences with Molecular MSc; PGDip; PT online B Global Wildlife Science and Policy MSc FT/PT Pathology PGCert; CPD (subject to full University approval) Clinical Science (Medical Physics) MSc PT 5,125 Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology MSc FT 10,200 21,600 Clinical Science (Physiological Sciences) MSc PT 5,125 Wildlife Management MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Medical Sciences MSc FT 7,200 21,000 You may also be interested in: Agriculture; Animal Science; Biotechnology; Environmental Science; Microbiology You may also be interested in: Ageing; Biosciences; Biotechnology; Cancer; Genetics; Medicine and Surgery; Microbiology; Nanoscale Science and Technology; Neuroscience Subject search A–Z Biomedicine Biosciences Biomedicine MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT 4,800–15,300 21,000–31,500 Biosciences MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT 4,800–15,300 21,000–31,500 Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Medical and Molecular Biosciences MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Cell Signalling in Health and Disease MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Molecular Microbiology MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Diabetes MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Systems Biology MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Immunobiology MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Medical Sciences MSc FT 7,200 21,000 Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine MRes FT 7,200 21,000

Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA) MRes FT You may also be interested in: Ageing; Biomedicine; Biotechnology; Cancer; Microbiology

Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine MRes FT 7,200 21,000

Systems Biology MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Biotechnology Toxicology MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Biotechnology MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–15,300 21,000–31,500 Translational Medicine and Therapeutics MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Biotechnology and Business Enterprise MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Transplantation MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology MSc FT 10,200 21,600 Clinical Research/Clinical Research MClinRes; PGDip; FT/PT (Ageing) PGCert; CPD online You may also be interested in: Biological Sciences; Biomedicine; Biosciences; Clinical Research/Clinical Research MClinRes; PGDip; FT/PT Nanoscale Science and Technology (Leadership) PGCert; CPD attendance

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Business and Management Cancer

Business and Management MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Cancer MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT 4,800–15,300 21,000–31,500 Business and Management PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Cancer MRes FT 7,200 21,000 (London Campus) Cell Signalling in Health and Disease MRes FT 7,200 21,000 72 Accounting, Finance and Strategic MSc FT 7,200 19,200 73 Investment Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine MRes FT 7,200 21,000

Advanced International Business MSc/MSc FT 5,200 18,600 Cancer Studies PGCert; CPD PT online Management (Dual Award) C Medical Sciences MSc FT 7,200 21,000 Advanced International Business MSc/MSc FT 5,200 18,600 Management and Marketing (Dual Award) Oncology MSc; PGDip; CPD PT online

Arts, Business and Creativity MA FT/PT 7,200 16,800 Oncology for the Pharmaceutical Industry MSc; PGDip; CPD PT online

Cross-Cultural Communication and MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Palliative Care MSc; PGDip; CPD PT online International Management

E-Business MSc FT 7,200 16,800 You may also be interested in: Biomedicine; Biosciences; Chemistry; Genetics

E-Business (E-Marketing) MSc FT 7,200 16,800 Subject search A–Z E-Business (Information Systems) MSc FT 7,200 16,800 Chemical Engineering Employee Relations MA; PGDip; PGCert PT Chemical Engineering MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–10,600 21,000–26,800 Global Human Resource Management MSc FT 7,200 18,000 Applied Process Control MSc; PGDip FT 10,200 21,600 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship MSc FT 7,200 16,800 Chemical Engineering MSc FT 10,200 21,600 International Business Management MSc FT 7,200 18,000 Clean Technology MSc; PGDip FT/PT 10,200 21,600 International Business Management MSc FT 18,000 (London Campus) Sustainable Chemical Engineering MSc; PGDip FT 10,200 21,600

International Marketing MSc FT 7,200 18,000 You may also be interested in: Chemistry; Materials Engineering; Nanoscale Science International Marketing (London Campus) MSc FT 18,000 and Technology

Management and Business Studies MA; PGDip FT/PT 7,200 16,200 (Research)

Master of Business Administration MBA FT 21,600 21,600 Chemistry

Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain MSc FT 7,200 18,000 Chemistry MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–12,400 21,000–28,600 Management Chemistry MSc FT 10,200 21,600 Operations Management (Dual Award) MSc/MSc FT 5,200 18,600 Drug Chemistry MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600 You may also be interested in: Economics; Finance and Accounting; Marketing You may also be interested in: Cancer; Chemical Engineering: Geochemistry; Nanoscale Science and Technology

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Civil Engineering (Environmental) Civil Engineering (Water Resources)

Civil Engineering (Environmental) MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–12,400 21,000–28,600 Civil Engineering (Water Resources) MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–12,400 21,000–28,600 Environmental Engineering MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Skills, Technology, Research and EngD FT Management for the UK Water Sector (STREAM) 74 You may also be interested in: Energy; Environmental Science; Geochemistry; Geomatics 75 Flood Risk Management MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Hydrogeology and Water Management MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,200 21,600 C Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Engineering Geology) Hydroinformatics MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,200 21,600

Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–12,400 21,000–28,600 Hydroinformatics and Water Management MSc FT Engineering Geology) (Euro Aquae)

Engineering Geology MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Hydrology and Climate Change MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,200 21,600

Geotechnical Engineering MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,200 21,600 You may also be interested in: Energy; Environmental Science; Geochemistry; Geomatics

You may also be interested in: Energy; Geochemistry; Geomatics Subject search A–Z Classics and Ancient History

Civil Engineering (Structural) Classics and Ancient History MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600

Civil Engineering (Structural) MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–12,400 21,000–28,600 Ancient History MLitt FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Structural Engineering MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Classics MLitt FT/PT 4,800 15,600

Classics and Ancient History MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 You may also be interested in: Marine Technology You may also be interested in: Archaeology; History

Civil Engineering (Transport)

Civil Engineering (Transport) MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–12,400 21,000–28,600

Transport PGDip; CPD FT/PT 6,800 14,400

Transport Planning and Business MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Management

Transport Planning and Engineering MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,200 21,600

Transport Planning and Intelligent MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Transport Systems

Transport Planning and Modelling MSc; PGDip FT/PT 10,200 21,600

Transport Planning and the Environment MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,200 21,600

You may also be interested in: Geomatics; Mechanical and Systems Engineering

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Computer Science Dentistry and Dental Sciences

Computer Science MPhil; PhD; FT/PT 4,800 21,000 Dentistry and Dental Sciences MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–15,300 21,000–31,500 Integrated PhD Clinical Implant Dentistry PGDip PT 22,800 22,800 Cloud Computing for Big Data MRes; PGDip FT 4,800 21,600 Conscious Sedation in Dentistry PGDip PT 5,600 76 Digital Civics MRes FT 4,800 21,600 77 Orthodontics MSc FT/PT Advanced Computer Science MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Restorative Dentistry MClinDent FT/PT 25,200 39,600 Bioinformatics MSc FT 10,200 21,600 D

Cloud Computing MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600 You may also be interested in: Ageing; Biosciences; Biotechnology; Cancer; Education (Clinical); Food and Human Nutrition; Materials Engineering; Medicine and Surgery; Nanoscale Science and Technology; Computational Ecology MSc FT/PT Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Services Research (subject to full University approval)

Computational Neuroscience and MSc FT 10,200 21,600 Neuroinformatics Digital Media Computational Systems Biology MSc FT 10,200 21,600 Digital Media PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Computer Game Engineering MSc FT 10,200 21,600 Creative Arts Practice MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Subject search A–Z Computer Science MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,200 21,600

Computer Security and Resilience MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600 You may also be interested in: Architecture, Planning and Landscape; Creative Writing; English Literature; Film; Fine Art; Journalism and Public Relations; Media and Cultural Studies; Museum, Gallery and E-Business (Information Systems) MSc FT 7,200 16,800 Heritage Studies; Music Synthetic Biology MSc FT 10,200 21,600

You may also be interested in: Mathematics and Statistics Economics

Economics MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Creative Writing Economics (London Campus) PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Finance and Economics (Research) MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Creative Writing MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 International Economics and Finance MSc FT 7,200 19,200 Creative Writing MA; PGCert FT/PT 7,200 16,200

Writing Poetry MA PT 3,600 You may also be interested in: Business and Management; Finance and Accounting

You may also be interested in: English Literature; Film; Linguistics, Applied Linguistics; Modern Languages

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Education Education (Clinical)

Education MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Education (Clinical) MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–12,400 21,000–28,600 Applied Educational Psychology Doctor of FT Medical Education MMedEd; PGDip; FT/PT (DAppEdPsy) PGDip (e-Learning); attendance 78 PGCert; PGCert and online 79 Education Doctor of (EdD) FT/PT 4,800 15,600 (e-Learning) Education and Communication Integrated PhD FT 4,800 15,600 Physician Associate Studies PGDip FT 9,200 18,400

Coaching and Mentoring for Teacher PGCert PT 2,400 5,400 E Development You may also be interested in: Biosciences; Dentistry and Dental Sciences; Education; Medicine and Surgery Cross-Cultural Communication and MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Education

Education: International Perspectives MA FT 7,200 16,200 Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Leadership and Management) Electrical and Electronic Engineering PhD FT/PT 4,800 21,000 Education: International Perspectives MA FT 7,200 16,200 (Teaching and Learning) Advanced Electrical Power Engineering MSc FT

Education: International Perspectives MA FT 7,200 16,200 Automation and Control MSc FT 10,200 21,600 Subject search A–Z (Technology in Education) Communications and Signal Processing MSc FT 10,200 21,600 Education Research MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Electrical Power MSc FT 10,200 21,600 Educational Leadership PGCert PT 2,400 5,400 Microelectronics MSc FT 10,200 21,600 Educational Research and Innovation PGCert PT 2,400 5,400 Power Distribution Engineering MSc FT/PT 13,800 21,600 Innovative Pedagogy and Curriculum PGCert PT 2,400 5,400 Power Distribution Engineering PGDip; PGCert PT 4,600 International Development and Education MA FT 7,200 16,200 Wireless Embedded Systems MSc FT 10,200 21,600 International Development and Education MA FT 7,200 16,200 with Cross-Cultural Communication You may also be interested in: Energy; Nanoscale Science and Technology; Physics Postgraduate Certificate in Education, PGCE FT 16,200 Primary (with QTS)

Postgraduate Certificate in Education, PGCE FT 16,200 Energy Secondary (with QTS) Energy MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–12,400 21,000–28,600 Postgraduate Certificate in Education, PGCE FT Primary Schools Direct (with QTS) Urban Energy Technology and Policy MRes FT 4,800 15,600

Postgraduate Certificate in Education, PGCE FT Renewable Energy, Enterprise and MSc; PGDip; PGCert; FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Secondary Schools Direct (with QTS) Management (REEM) CPD

Practitioner Enquiry MEd PT 2,400 5,400 Renewable Energy Flexible Training MSc; PGDip; PGCert; FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Programme (REFLEX) CPD Practitioner Enquiry (Leadership) MEd PT 2,400 5,400 Urban Energy Technology and Policy MSc FT 7,200 16,200 (with Architecture/Planning) You may also be interested in: Education (Clinical); Linguistics, Applied Linguistics; TESOL and Cross-Cultural Communication You may also be interested in: Agriculture; Chemical Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Environmental Science; Marine Technology; Mechanical and Systems Engineering

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English Literature Finance and Accounting

English Literature MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Finance and Accounting MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600

English Language and/or Linguistics MLitt FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Finance and Accounting (London Campus) PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600

English Literature MLitt FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Accounting, Finance and Strategic MSc FT 7,200 19,200 80 Investment 81 English Literature MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Banking and Finance MSc FT 7,200 19,200

You may also be interested in: Creative Writing; Film; Linguistics, Applied Linguistics; Banking and Finance (London Campus) MSc FT 19,200 F Modern Languages Finance MSc FT 7,200 19,200

Finance, Accounting and Business Graduate Diploma FT 4,800 11,200

Environmental Science Finance and Economics (Research) MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200

Environmental Science MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–12,400 15,600–28,600 International Economics and Finance MSc FT 7,200 19,200 Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600 International Financial Analysis MSc FT/PT 7,200 19,200 Management Quantitative Finance and Risk Management MSc FT 7,200 19,200 Computational Ecology MSc FT/PT Subject search A–Z (subject to full University approval) You may also be interested in: Business and Management; Economics Ecological Consultancy MSc FT 10,200 21,600

Ecology and Wildlife Conservation MSc FT/PT (subject to full University approval) Fine Art

Global Wildlife Science and Policy MSc FT/PT Fine Art MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 (subject to full University approval) Fine Art MFA FT 7,200 18,000 Environmental Resource Assessment MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600

Wildlife Management MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600 You may also be interested in: Digital Media; Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies

You may also be interested in: Agriculture; Biological Sciences; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering (Environmental); Geochemistry; Geography; Law; Marine Sciences; Rural Studies Food and Human Nutrition

Food and Human Nutrition MPhil; PhD FT/PT 7,700–15,300 23,900–31,500

Film Biosciences MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT 4,800–15,300 21,000–31,500 Film MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Medical and Molecular Biosciences MRes FT 7,200 21,000

Film Studies MLitt FT/PT 4,800 15,600 You may also be interested in: Ageing; Agriculture; Biosciences; Dentistry and Dental Sciences; Film: Theory and Practice MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Services Research

You may also be interested in: Creative Writing; English Literature; Journalism and Public Relations; Media and Cultural Studies; Modern Languages; Music

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Food and Society Geography

Food and Society MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–10,600 21,000–26,800 Geography MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600–21,000 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security MRes FT 7,800 21,600 Human Geography Research MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 82 Food and Rural Development Research MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Local and Regional Development (Research) MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 83 Organic Farming and Food Production Systems MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Regional Development and Spatial Planning MA; PGDip FT/PT 7,200 16,200

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600 You may also be interested in: Architecture, Planning and Landscape; Environmental Science J

You may also be interested in: Agriculture; Animal Science; Rural Studies Geomatics

Genetics Geomatics MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–12,400 21,000–28,600

Genetics MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT 4,800–15,300 21,000–31,500 You may also be interested in: Civil Engineering Medical Genetics MRes FT 7,200 21,000

Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Subject search A–Z

Neuromuscular Diseases MRes FT 7,200 21,000 History

Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine MRes FT 7,200 21,000 History MLitt; MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600

British History MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 You may also be interested in: Ageing; Biomedicine; Biosciences; Cancer; Neuroscience European History MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200

History MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200

Geochemistry History of Medicine MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200

Geochemistry MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–12,400 21,000–28,600 You may also be interested in: Archaeology; Classics and Ancient History; Museum, Environmental and Petroleum Geochemistry MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Gallery and Heritage Studies

Environmental Consultancy MSc; CPD FT/PT 10,200 21,600

You may also be interested in: Civil Engineering; Energy; Environmental Science; Geography; Journalism and Public Relations Microbiology Journalism and Public Relations PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600

International Multimedia Journalism MA FT 8,400 16,200

Media and Journalism MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200

Media and Public Relations MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200

You may also be interested in: Digital Media; Film; Media and Cultural Studies; Sociology

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Law Marine Sciences

Law MPhil; PhD; FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Marine Sciences MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–12,400 21,000–28,600 LLM (by research) Marine Ecosystems and Governance MRes FT/PT 7,800 21,600 Environmental Law and Policy (Research) LLM FT/PT 7,200 16,200 International Marine Environmental MSc; PGDip FT/PT 10,200 21,600 84 Environmental Regulation and Sustainable LLM FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Consultancy (IMEC) 85 Development

International Business Law LLM FT/PT 7,200 16,200 You may also be interested in: Biological Sciences; Environmental Science; Marine Technology; Microbiology M International Law LLM FT/PT 7,200 16,200

Law LLM FT/PT 7,200 16,200

Law and Society (Legal Research) LLM FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Marine Technology

MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–12,400 21,000–28,600 You may also be interested in: Business and Management; Environmental Science; Finance and Marine Technology Accounting; Politics Engineering and Science in the Marine Integrated PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Environment

Technology in the Marine Environment MRes FT 4,800 21,600 Subject search A–Z

Linguistics; Applied Linguistics Marine Engineering MSc FT 10,200 21,600

Linguistics; Applied Linguistics MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Marine Technology (International) – MSc; CPD PT Singapore Campus Educational and Applied Linguistics Integrated PhD FT 4,800 15,600 Marine Technology Education Consortium MSc; PGDip; PGCert; PT Linguistics and English Language Integrated PhD FT 4,800 15,600 (MTEC) Certificate (Rolls- Royce plc); CPD Phonetics and Phonology Integrated PhD FT 4,800 16,800 Marine Transport Management MSc FT 10,200 21,600 English Language and/or Linguistics MLitt FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Naval Architecture MSc FT 10,200 21,600 Applied Linguistics and TESOL MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Offshore Engineering MSc FT 10,200 21,600 Applied Linguistics Research MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Pipeline Engineering MSc; PGDip; PGCert FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Clinical Linguistics and Evidence Based MSc; PGDip FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Practice (Research) Subsea Engineering and Management MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600

Cross-Cultural Communication and MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Applied Linguistics You may also be interested in: Civil Engineering; Energy; Marine Sciences

Linguistics (with English Language/ MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Language Acquisition/European Languages)

Sociolinguistics (Research) MA; PGDip FT/PT 7,200 16,200

You may also be interested in: Education; Modern Languages; Neuroscience; Psychology; Speech and Language Sciences; TESOL and Cross-Cultural Communication; Translating and Interpreting

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Marketing Mechanical and Systems Engineering

Marketing MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Mechanical and Systems Engineering MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600–21,000 Marketing (London Campus) PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Biomedical Engineering MSc FT 10,200 21,600

Advanced International Business MSc/MSc FT 5,200 18,600 Design and Manufacturing Engineering MSc FT 10,200 21,600 86 Management and Marketing (Dual Award) 87 Mechanical Engineering MSc FT 10,200 21,600 Cross-Cultural Communication and MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 International Marketing Mechatronics MSc FT 10,200 21,600 M E-Business (E-Marketing) MSc FT 7,200 16,800 Rail and Logistics MSc; PGDip; PGCert FT/PT

International Marketing MSc FT 7,200 18,000 Sustainable Transport Engineering MSc FT 10,200 21,600

International Marketing (London Campus) MSc FT 11,000 18,000 You may also be interested in: Ageing; Energy; Materials Engineering; Nanoscale Science and Technology You may also be interested in: Business and Management

Media and Cultural Studies Materials Engineering Subject search A–Z Media and Cultural Studies MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Materials Engineering MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–10,600 21,000–26,800 Cross-Cultural Communication and MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Materials Design and Engineering MSc FT 10,200 21,600 Media Studies

Media and Journalism MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 You may also be interested in: Chemical Engineering; Mechanical and Systems Engineering; Physics Media and Public Relations MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200

Media and Society (Research) MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Mathematics and Statistics You may also be interested in: Digital Media; Film; Journalism and Public Relations; Mathematics MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 18,600 Sociology

Mathematics and Statistics Integrated PhD FT/PT 4,800 18,600

Statistics MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 18,600

You may also be interested in: Computer Science; Physics

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Medicine and Surgery Microbiology

Medicine and Surgery MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT 4,800–15,300 21,000–31,500 Microbiology MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT 4,800–15,300 21,000–31,500 Cardiovascular Science in Health and MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Molecular Microbiology MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Disease

88 Neuromuscular Diseases MRes FT 7,200 21,000 You may also be interested in: Biological Sciences; Biomedicine; Biosciences; Biotechnology; 89 Civil Engineering; Environmental Science; Geochemistry; Marine Sciences Translational Medicine and Therapeutics MRes FT 7,200 21,000

Transplantation MRes FT 7,200 21,000 M

Clinical and Health Sciences MSc; PGDip; PGCert; PT online Modern Languages CPD Modern Languages: French; German; Latin MLitt; MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Clinical and Health Sciences with Ageing MSc; PGDip; PGCert; PT online American Studies; Spanish; Portuguese; CPD Chinese; Japanese; Translating and Interpreting Clinical and Health Sciences with Allergy PGCert; CPD PT online Professional Translation for European MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Clinical and Health Sciences with Clinical MSc; PGDip; PGCert; PT online Languages Research CPD

Clinical and Health Sciences with Molecular MSc; PGDip; PGCert; PT online You may also be interested in: Film; Linguistics, Applied Linguistics; Speech and Language Subject search A–Z Pathology CPD Sciences; Translating and Interpreting

Clinical Leadership PGCert; CPD PT 2,600

Clinical Research/Clinical Research MClinRes; PGDip; FT/PT (Ageing) PGCert; CPD online Clinical Research/Clinical Research MClinRes; PGDip; FT/PT (Leadership) PGCert; CPD attendance

Physician Associate Studies PGDip FT 9,200 18,400

You may also be interested in: Ageing; Biomedicine; Cancer; Education (Clinical); Genetics; Neuroscience; Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Services Research

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Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies Neuroscience

Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Neuroscience MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT 4,800–15,300 21,000–31,500 Heritage, Museums and Galleries MLitt FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Animal Behaviour MRes FT 7,200 21,000 90 Art Museum and Gallery Practice MPrac FT/PT Evolution and Human Behaviour MRes FT 7,200 21,000 91 Art Museum and Gallery Studies MA; PGDip; FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Neuroscience MRes FT 7,200 21,000 CPD Modules Computational Neuroscience and MSc FT 10,200 21,600 Heritage, Gallery and Museum Studies PGCert PT 2,400 Neuroinformatics P

Heritage Practice MPrac FT/PT You may also be interested in: Ageing; Computer Science; Medicine and Surgery; Psychology Heritage Studies MA; PGDip FT/PT 7,200 16,200

Museum Practice MPrac FT/PT

Museum Studies MA; PGDip FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Pharmacy

Pharmacy MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT 4,800–15,300 21,000–31,500 You may also be interested in: Archaeology; Classics and Ancient History; Digital Media; Education; Fine Art; History Subject search A–Z Philosophy

Music Philosophy MLitt; MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Music MLitt; MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 You may also be interested in: Ageing; Computer Science; Medicine and Surgery; Psychology Music MMus FT/PT 5,400 15,600

You may also be interested in: Digital Media Physics

Physics MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 21,600

Nanoscale Science and Technology Clinical Science (Medical Physics) MSc PT 5,125 Nanoscale Science and Technology MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–12,400 21,000–28,600 You may also be interested in: Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Materials Engineering; You may also be interested in: Biomedicine; Biotechnology; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Mathematics and Statistics Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical and Systems Engineering

Fees given are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master’s-level degrees Check online for details for 2018–19 only. Check online for further details Fees vary by research project

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Politics Public Health, Epidemiology

Politics MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 and Health Services Research

Cross-Cultural Communication and MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Public Health, Epidemiology MPhil; PhD; MD FT/PT 4,800–12,400 21,000–28,600 International Relations and Health Services Research

92 European Union Studies MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Epidemiology MRes FT 7,200 21,000 93

International Political Economy MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Clinical Research/Clinical Research MClinRes; PGDip; FT/PT (Ageing) PGCert; CPD online International Politics (Critical Geopolitics) MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 R Clinical Research/Clinical Research MClinRes; PGDip; FT/PT International Politics (Global Justice and MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 (Leadership) PGCert; CPD attendance Ethics) Health Services Research MSc; PGDip FT/PT 7,800 21,000 International Politics (Globalisation, Poverty MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 and Development) Public Health MPH; PGDip FT/PT 7,800 21,000

International Relations MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Public Health and Health Services Research MSc; PGDip; PGCert FT/PT 7,800 21,000

Politics (Research) MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Social Science and Health Research MSc FT/PT 7,800 21,000

World Politics and Popular Culture MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 You may also be interested in: Ageing; Dentistry and Dental Sciences; Education (Clinical); Subject search A–Z Food and Human Nutrition; Linguistics, Applied Linguistics; Speech and Language Sciences; Sociology Psychology

Psychology MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–15,300 21,000–31,500 Research Training

Animal Behaviour MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Research Training PGCert FT/PT 2,400 5,400 Applied Educational Psychology Doctor of FT Archaeology; Architecture, Planning (DAppEdPsy) The PGCert is available to research students in the following subject areas: and Landscape; Business and Management; Classics and Ancient History; Creative Writing; Digital Media; Economics; Clinical Psychology Doctor of (DClinPsy) FT Education; English Literature; Film; Finance and Accounting; Fine Art; Geography; History; Journalism and Public Relations; Law; Linguistics, Applied Linguistics; Marketing; Media and Cultural Studies; Modern Languages; Museum, Gallery and Evolution and Human Behaviour MRes FT 7,200 21,000 Heritage Studies; Music; Philosophy; Politics; Sociology; Speech and Language Sciences; TESOL and Cross-Cultural Communication; Translating and Interpreting Neuroscience MRes FT 7,200 21,000

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PGDip PT 5,000

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety PGCert PT 5,000 Rural Studies Disorders Rural Studies MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800–10,600 21,000–26,800 Forensic Psychology MSc FT/PT 7,200 21,000 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security MRes FT 7,800 21,600 Foundations in Clinical Psychology MSc FT 7,200 21,000 Food and Rural Development Research MSc FT/PT 10,200 21,600 Low Intensity Psychological Therapies PGCert FT 5,000 9,000 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security MSc FT 10,200 21,600 You may also be interested in: Education; Linguistics, Applied Linguistics; Speech and Language Sciences; Neuroscience You may also be interested in: Agriculture; Animal Science; Biological Sciences; Environmental Science; Food and Society

Fees given are typically for full-time (FT) doctoral and master’s-level degrees Check online for details for 2018–19 only. Check online for further details Fees vary by research project

Research degree Taught course Subject search A–Z Find out more www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses Subject search A–Z

Tuition fee Tuition fee FT Full Time FT Full Time Course Level PT Part Time UK / EU International Course Level PT Part Time UK / EU International

Sociology TESOL and Cross-Cultural Communication

Sociology MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Educational and Applied Linguistics Integrated PhD FT 4,800 15,600

Sociology MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Applied Linguistics and TESOL MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 94 Sociology and Social Research MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Cross-Cultural Communication MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 95 Cross-Cultural Communication and MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 You may also be interested in: Media and Cultural Studies Applied Linguistics

Cross-Cultural Communication and MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 T Education Speech and Language Sciences Cross-Cultural Communication and MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 International Management Speech and Language Sciences MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 16,800 Cross-Cultural Communication and MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Phonetics and Phonology Integrated PhD FT/PT 4,800 16,800 International Marketing

Clinical Linguistics and Evidence Based MSc; PGDip FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Cross-Cultural Communication and MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Practice (Research) International Relations Cross-Cultural Communication and Media MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Language Pathology MSc FT 7,200 18,000 Subject search A–Z Studies

You may also be interested in: Education; English Literature; Linguistics, Applied Linguistics; Modern International Development and Education MA FT 7,200 16,200 Languages; Neuroscience; Psychology; TESOL and Cross-Cultural Communication; Translating and Interpreting with Cross-Cultural Communication

You may also be interested in: Education; English Literature; Linguistics, Applied Linguistics; Modern Languages; Neuroscience; Psychology; Speech and Language Sciences Sustainability

We have a wide range of taught courses and MPhil/PhD degrees in areas related to sustainability. Translating and Interpreting You can find these courses under the following areas: Agriculture; Architecture, Planning and Landscape; Biosciences; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Economics; Energy; Environmental Science; Food and Society; Translating and Interpreting MPhil; PhD FT/PT 4,800 15,600 Geochemistry; Geography; Geomatics; Marine Sciences; Materials Engineering; Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Services Research; Rural Studies; Sociology Translation Studies MLitt FT/PT 4,800 15,600

Interpreting MA FT

Professional Translation for European MA FT/PT 7,200 16,200 Languages

Translating MA FT

Translating and Interpreting MA FT

Translation Studies MA FT

You may also be interested in: Linguistics, Applied Linguistics; Modern Languages; Speech and Language Sciences

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