BOOK ONTO AN OPEN DAY: 29 JUNE 30 JUNE Undergraduate 15 SEPT 2018 www.ncl.ac.uk/openday Prospectus NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY 2019 Entry UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2 01 9 ENTRY NEWC N21

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Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Open Days www.ncl.ac.uk/openday 01 02 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 Professor ChrisDay,Vice-Chancellor andPresident We lookforward towelcomingyouhere. throughout theUKand138countriesworldwide. with astudentcommunitythatincludesstudentsfrom diversity andare proud outlook, ofourinternational As auniversityweare committedtofairaccessand employability record. success isdemonstratedbyourstrong graduate student experience,andourcommitmenttograduate We are consistentlyhighlyrankedintheUKfor graduate outcomesforourstudents. and consistently outstandingteaching,learning Framework inrecognition ofourprovision of intheTeachingby theUKgovernment Excellence We are proud tohavebeenawarded Goldstatus best universities. ranked inthetop 200oftheworld’s research andteaching university, Newcastle University isaworld-class to Welcome Newcastle /Welcome to Newcastle

Disclaimers andacknowledgements International students Visit us An outstanding learning experience Check onlinefor themost up-to-date Join theconversation Degree index Working withschoolsandcolleges Student finance PARTNERS Programme Your application Essential information Newcastle University London Alternatively, alphabetically. listed are Subjects What can Istudy? Careers Your future Arts andculture Sport Students’ Union Accommodation Support for you Student experience Great student city Discover Newcastle Global Newcastle Study abroad Work placements Facilities andresources Research-informed teaching Teaching excellence Why chooseNewcastle University? Contents see our Degree index on pages 228–230 pages on index Degree our see information: www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate ...... www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate ......

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03 Contents Why choose Newcastle University? TH We offer an outstanding student 8 IN THE UK experience and world-class education FOR STUDENT for life. We aim to engage, challenge, EXPERIENCE support and inspire you to fulfil your Times Higher Education Student University? choose Newcastle Why potential during your time at University. Experience Survey 2017

JOIN LIVE IN ONE OF THE 24,000 UK’S 95%OF OUR UK & EU STUDENTS FAVOURITE GRADUATES ARE FROM IN EMPLOYMENT STUDENT OR FURTHER STUDY 95% of our 2016 UK and EU graduates progressed to employment or further study 138 CITIES within six months of graduating. Destinations of 3rd in the UK for city life, Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16 COUNTRIES Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2017 GLOBAL GOLD AWARD TOP FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE 200UNIVERSITY IN THE TEACHING 175th in the Times Higher EXCELLENCE Education World University Rankings 2017–18 and joint 161st in the QS World University Rankings 2018 FRAMEWORK (TEF)

04 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Why choose Newcastle University? www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate 05 Teaching excellence

We’ve been awarded the TEF Gold Award in recognition of our exceptional teaching and learning provision. Our students report outstanding levels of satisfaction with academic support and

consistently high levels of satisfaction with teaching, assessment excellence Teaching and feedback. We educate you for life and ensure an excellent educational experience.

Why is TEF Gold important? Collaborative and diverse Introduced by the government to recognise learning community teaching excellence in UK higher education, Our inspirational academics work together we’re one of only eight research-intensive with you to create engaging learning Russell Group universities to achieve Gold. experiences. They’ll help make you feel part This recognises that we deliver consistently of our inclusive and international learning outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes community as soon as you begin your studies for our students. with us. Our staff includes a number of National Teaching Fellows, recognised by the UK Research-led teaching Higher Education Academy (HEA) for excellent Our degrees have been designed to ensure practice and outstanding achievement in that you’re constantly challenged and teaching and learning. Each year our students empowered. Our commitment to research-led celebrate their teachers through the Students’ teaching means that you’ll learn from leading Union-run Teaching Excellence Awards. academics working on the latest discoveries at the forefront of research and scholarship. Graduate skills To find out more about research-led teaching, We encourage all of our students to be see page 8. creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. Our Graduate Skills Framework ensures your Outstanding resources degree equips you with the skills you need to We offer outstanding digital and physical succeed during and after University. Covering resources to enhance your learning experience. everything from intellectual skills to personal From top-rated virtual learning to state-of-the- enterprise, you’ll develop essential attributes art buildings and teaching spaces, we invest in for the graduate job market, such as teamwork,

Practical session in Culture Lab in Culture session Practical resources that support you. Read more about problem solving, IT literacy and critical analysis. our range of facilities and resources on page 12. Most of our degrees offer the opportunity for you to build work experience into your studies Exceptional support (see page 14) and study abroad options provide Our exceptional support services help you to opportunities to enhance your global outlook achieve outstanding educational outcomes. (see page 16). A personal tutor and student peer mentor will help you settle into academic life, and inspire and care for you (see page 28). If you need extra help developing the numeracy and writing skills you need to excel at Newcastle, we offer two study support services: Maths-Aid and the Writing Development Centre.

YourSpace in the Philip Robinson Library Library facilities

06 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Teaching excellence www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/teaching 07 Research-informed 16TH IN teaching THE UK FOR RESEARCH Join a Russell Group university where teaching is informed by our POWER research-active staff. Develop your analytical skills in a research- Research Excellence intensive environment through the range of opportunities and Framework 2014 mentoring that we provide. Research-informed teaching Research-informed

Making a difference Investing in you We believe our research should have an We want to inspire and train the next impact on the world around us. Our research generation of innovators. You’ll learn from focuses on addressing the major challenges world-leading experts with a passion for facing society today. Our academics are their subject. Their research feeds directly developing knowledge and innovations in into what you’ll study, so you’ll graduate areas as diverse as health, culture, technology with the very latest thinking in the field. and the environment, such as: Our strong reputation for research means finding a way to everser type 2 diabetes we attract substantial research income and researching renewable energy sources top teachers, so we can invest in the best pioneering new methods of IVF facilities and people to support your learning. inspiring learning through self-organised We are a founding member of the prestigious learning environments Russell Group of research-intensive UK helping cities adapt to the increasing universities. The majority of our research is demands of their population ranked in the top two categories of ‘world- developing a new generation leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ in of prosthetic limbs the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014). using stem cells to treat corneal blindness protecting ancient monuments and Get involved Natalie’s research heritage sites in war-torn countries You’ll have plenty of opportunities to experience conduct your own research and make Recent examples of our students working I’ve had lots of opportunities to get involved discoveries alongside academic staff. alongside academics include: in research at Newcastle, ranging from going All students undertake a dissertation or using biology to create a unique out into a field and collecting data, to being research project, giving you the chance living lightbulb in a lab completing experiments. to study in depth a topic that interests developing and launching a business you, and boost your CV with skills such Any research work I have done has been fully news app as critical thinking and problem solving. hands-on; aside from the necessary help and uncovering a Roman villa in Somerset You could also spend your vacation support from staff, I do all my own work, making creating a stargazing community space on our Research Scholarship Scheme or any results my own. in Kielder, Northumberland apply for funding to conduct a research I’m currently working on a project investigating the developing a sustainable way to brew beer expedition overseas. Recently, our students effects of alcohol on taste receptors. I have also have visited glaciers in Norway to investigate worked with a local bioscience company on a new the impact of climate change and national method of detecting lung disease. My research parks in Costa Rica to study environmental was then presented at an international conference changes to wetland and forests. by the director of the company and is being used to educate staff prior to the product launch. Natalie, Cellular and Molecular Biology BSc Honours

08 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Research-informed teaching www.ncl.ac.uk/research 09 An outstanding 90% OF learning experience STUDENTS AGREE OUR STAFF ARE GOOD AT We challenge, empower and work with you to EXPLAINING help you reach your full potential. We ensurethat THINGS you actively influence your own learning and we National Student Survey 2017 also provide opportunities for you to shape your educational experience through feedback.

Teaching methods An outstanding learning experience Studying at university is different to school and we support you to make that transition and grow in confidence. Our teaching methods are designed to engage and challenge you, to help you develop into an informed and critical thinker. They vary depending on your subject but generally include: lectures: listen to an academic introduce a topic and share their expert knowledge; leave with great ideas for further study to follow up in your own time seminars: engage with a tutor and fellow students in lively discussions about lecture material and your personal research; challenge your preconceptions and develop ideas practical sessions: get hands-on experience using industry-standard Modern Languages seminar equipment or techniques, to prepare you for your professional future; for example, laboratory work or artefact handling small group learning: tackle a challenging project with other students and deliver findings to your class; test and reinforce your understanding, Library Study Café in the Walton Collaborative and develop skills for the workplace Some of the most valuable endorsements of our teachers come from our current students self-study: immerse yourself in our fantastic self-study facilities and explore your own path through the subject, developing unique expertise according to your interests research: conduct original research into a topic you’re passionate about and build advanced knowledge that could open the door to your future career fieldwork: apply your studies in a practical way or observe and learn from professionals, from a visit to industry to an archaeological dig Assessment and feedback We provide you with timely feedback in a variety of ways: written on your work in lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical sessions Dr Sarah Campbell, School of History, Professor Stephen McHanwell, via our real-time online systems Classics and Archaeology School of Medical Education Feedback may come from lecturers or from your student peers. We also support you to learn through reflection, by reviewing ‘She uses unique assessment ‘He puts in extra effort when your work and the assessment criteria and by thinking about methods that enable students interacting with students giving how you can improve in future assessments. to truly become historians and us his time when we need help We also take your feedback seriously and build opportunities experience living history.’ or want something explaining.’ for both students and employers to shape our teaching, through student representation roles and employer panels. Electrical and Electronic Engineering practical learning

10 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / An outstanding learning experience www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/teaching 11 Facilities and resources 1ST IN At Newcastle your educational experience will be supported and THE UK FOR enhanced by technology. You’ll also benefit from award-winning VIRTUAL library services and specialist facilities for your chosen subject. LEARNING International Student Barometer Autumn 2016 (out of 42

Technology enhanced learning Learn a new language participating institutions) and resources Facilities We’re ranked first in the UK for virtual learning*. If you’d like to learn a new language or keep up Your personal Virtual Learning Environment your current languages at University, become (VLE) is available 24/7 to support your studies. a member of our award-winning Language Listen to lectures, read course handouts Resource Centre. We provide self-study and have online discussions with lecturers materials in over 150 languages, from Arabic and course mates. We have one of the most to Zulu, including over 3,000 international comprehensive lecture capture services in films. We run taster and improvement the UK. It captures audio and visual material sessions and you can partner with a native to help you revisit lectures and enhance your speaker to practise your conversation skills. understanding. www.ncl.ac.uk/language-resource-centre IT facilities Why not take advantage of our University-Wide Language Programme which offers free Free WiFi, over 3,000 computers, plenty of classes in 10 languages? www.ncl.ac.uk/ printers and helpful IT support staff, are all sml/study/language-programme available on campus. So, whether you want to work on an essay in a computer cluster, Subject facilities surf the web in the sun, or just need some You’ll have access to a range of specialist advice, our IT Service is here to help. You can facilities related to your chosen subject. download the Newcastle University app to view your timetable, find a PC, manage your New £58m Urban Sciences Building, with library account and get the latest Uni news. cyber physical systems laboratory and decision theatre, home to our School of Computing Library service New £34m Learning and Teaching Centre You’ll spend a lot of your student life in the with state-of-the-art study spaces library and our library service is one of the best (due to open in 2019) in the country. We’ve won multiple awards for An on-campus museum and art gallery our excellent customer service and 92% of our students are satisfied with the library resources A sea-going research vessel, coastal and services (National Student Survey 2017). station and marine lab Our main library, the Philip Robinson, is open Two commercial farms and a biological 24/7 during term time, so we’re here whenever field station you need us. We also have two specialist Music studios and rehearsal spaces libraries, the Walton Medical Library and the Anatomy labs and clinical skills suite Law Library. You can also study in the Marjorie On-campus language clinics and analysis labs Robinson Library Rooms, with innovative digital learning spaces for individuals and groups. Studios for architecture and art We have over one million print books, six Media studios, recording and editing equipment million e-books, a range of specialist resources Translation and interpreting suites and knowledgeable librarians who can support Smart grid lab and energy storage test bed students of all disciplines. www.ncl.ac.uk/library StuBrew, Europe’s first student-run brewery, providing hands-on skills development and International Student Barometer Autumn 2016 (out of 42 participating institutions) research into sustainable brewing processes

12 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Facilities and resources www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/teaching/facilities 13 Work placements

GAIN Stand out from the crowd in the competitive graduate jobs market by ADVANTAGE adding a year-long work placement to your degree. You’ll enhance IN THE JOBS your CV with professional experience and, if you impress your host, placements Work MARKET you might even get a job offer on graduation!

Boost your CV Your placement extends your degree Almost all of our degrees are available with by a year. Like any job, placements are the opportunity for you to spend between subject to availability and aren’t guaranteed. nine and 12 months in the workplace*. Some terms and conditions apply, so visit Look out for the Work Placement icon our website to find out more. by your chosen degree. Read more about the careers support that You can apply to spend your work placement we provide on pages 38–40. with any organisation, anywhere in the world**. It’s a great opportunity to boost Other opportunities your CV. When you graduate, you’ll be able There are plenty of other opportunities to gain to offer employers a desirable combination work experience and to enhance your personal of academic knowledge, professional skills and professional development: and an understanding of the workplace. ncl+ Award: gain accreditation from the You’ll have the opportunity to develop new University for any additional volunteering skills, find out what you enjoy and start to or work experience you undertake with understand what career path is going to our ncl+ Award scheme be best for you. You’ll also make valuable JobsOC: our on-campus jobs agency offers professional connections and secure a reference work at the Uni that fits around your studies that could help your next job application. paid work experience: available during term time and in vacations, this includes summer How it works studentships in our University labs or the You can apply for a work placement through Newcastle Work Experience programme your academic School or through the Careers Career development modules: undertake Service Placement Year. You’re responsible work experience, volunteering or paid work for sourcing your own placement, but you’ll as an accredited part of your degree receive our full support to do so. volunteering: find worthwhile unpaid Our Careers Service is a great place to start roles through the Students’ Union your job search. Once you’re ready to apply, volunteering scheme you can access help to write a targeted CV and cover letter. If you secure an interview, you can Our Pride of Newcastle University Awards get free interview training to help you prepare. recognise your achievements and contribution to university life or the wider community The support continues once you’re on through your extra-curricular activities. We placement. A member of staff will be in touch celebrate students who are involved in activities with you regularly via email, Skype, or face such as clubs or societies, volunteering, to face visits, to check how you’re getting fundraising and starting a new business. on. You’ll complete a University module while on your placement year to help you reflect on the skills you’ve developed and understand how to communicate these effectively to future employers.

A small number of exceptions apply; check our website for information. It’s not possible to take both a work placement year and study abroad year on the same degree International students should contact the Visa Team to discuss the impact on their UK visa Student placement at Kuro Dragon

14 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Work placements www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/workexperience/placement 15 Study abroad

Take advantage of our wide range

of opportunities and you could abroad Study find yourself studying in the USA or Europe, or on an expedition in South East Asia. So, pack your bags and your sense of adventure!

Where will you go? As an international university, we support and encourage our students to take advantage of the study and work opportunities abroad that we offer*. Every year, hundreds of our students experience different cultures, grow in confidence and make friendships that will last a lifetime, as well as developing impressive credentials for their CV. Our partners include some of the world’s most highly ranked institutions, such as the University of Sydney, University of Hong Kong, National University of Singapore and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We offer study destinations throughout the world – in the Americas, Asia, Australasia and Europe, where France, Spain, Germany and the Scandinavian nations are the most popular choices. Opportunities can last from a single semester to a full year. You can study at a university or work abroad. Our dedicated Study Abroad team is available to support you, so you can travel confidently, knowing you’re only ever a phone call away Catherine’s year a road from someone who can help. I decided to study in Barcelona well as improve my Spanish. They also taught Look out for the aeroplane symbol in our for my year abroad and it was me how to enjoy life to the fullest! course section to see if your chosen degree easily one of the best academic offers study abroad. I made the best friends that I could have ever decisions I have ever made. asked for and I met so many people from around For up-to-date information about the availability I am so grateful to have taken the world, which has encouraged me to travel of grants for study and work placements in the opportunity to study at the more and experience different cultures. Europe, for example under the Erasmus+ Universitat de Barcelona and scheme, please check our website. experience a different kind of university life. Studying abroad is the perfect time to develop a sense of independence in a new country while also Living in Barcelona has positively shaped my life having one of the best university experiences. It’s not possible to take both a study abroad year and I would actively encourage other students and work placement year on the same degree to go abroad. I met friendly, kind-hearted people Catherine, International Business Management who helped me settle into the new culture, as BSc Honours

16 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Study abroad www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/abroad 17 Global Newcastle GLOBAL Benefit from studying in our diverse and intercultural community. TOP 200 Our international outlook, combined with our global reputation UNIVERSITY for academic excellence, mean we’re a first-choice destination Global Newcastle 175th in the Times Higher for students from around the world. Education World University Rankings 2017–18 and joint 161st in the QS World University Our locations Study abroad at Newcastle University: Rankings 2018 We’re an internationally focused institution students from our partner universities can with a presence in the UK, Singapore spend a year or semester on exchange at and Malaysia. Newcastle University. There are options available for one or two semesters for students Newcastle University London: our presence studying at any institution around the world. in London, a major world city for business, www.ncl.ac.uk/mobility/newcastle finance and commerce, allows us to offer an industry-immersive education that enables Go global students to realise their potential and become Prepare for life after university, wherever in tomorrow’s business leaders. It also facilitates the world that might be, and broaden your our partnerships with a range of national and university experience with us. international businesses. For information about undergraduate degrees and preparation Learn another language: our University-Wide courses at Newcastle University London see Language Programme provides free language pages 213–217. www.ncl.ac.uk/london classes, and our award-winning Language Resource Centre is a great place to practise Newcastle University International Work abroad: most of our degrees include Singapore (NUIS): we deliver joint degrees London University Newcastle in Singapore through our partnership with a year-long work placement, which you can the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). apply to take abroad (see page 14) or you The recently opened Newcastle Research & could organise a vacation work placement Innovation Institute (NewRIIS) provides new abroad with help from our Careers Service cutting-edge facilities for research and study. Organise an overseas research expedition: www.ncl.ac.uk/singapore our Expeditions Committee can help you plan Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia one and, in some cases, provide financial help (NUMed): our campus in Malaysia offers Take a study trip: many of our degrees medical and biomedical degrees from high- offer optional study trips and fieldwork in spec, purpose-built facilities in EduCity, other countries Johor. www.ncl.ac.uk/numed Our alumni community Partnerships Your university experience is for life, and Newcastle University London We have partnerships with 300+ international we’re committed to making a significant institutions across Europe, the Americas and contribution to the lives and success of Asia, providing you with opportunities such our graduates long after graduation. as study abroad and international research. We have a global network of more than Loyola Study Abroad Center: American 190,000 graduates from over 170 countries students can study with us through our around the world. So, wherever you find joint study abroad center, in partnership yourself, you’ll never be far from a fellow with Loyola University Maryland, USA. Newcastle graduate! We hold a range of Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) www.loyola.edu/academics/newcastle events every year across the globe, from social occasions and reunions to careers guidance and professional networking opportunities, ensuring that, as a holder of a Newcastle University degree, you remain part of a very Newcastle University International Singapore (NUIS) special community. www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni 18 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Global Newcastle www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate 19 Great student city RATED NUMBER 1 Newcastle is a beautiful and friendly city with a big PLACE IN THE personality. Just a short walk from campus you’ll find

WORLD TO an abundance of world-class arts and culture, sport, student city Great VISIT IN 2018 shopping and nightlife. Or you can visit award-winning Rough Guides beaches and stunning countryside which are just a quick ride away. There really is something for everyone.

Friendly welcome Our city is welcoming, safe and multicultural. Our local ‘Geordie’ residents are famous for their warm, friendly and down-to-earth hospitality, so it’s not surprising we’ve been voted a world top 100 student city by the QS Best Student Cities 2017. We’re also number 1 place in the world to visit in 2018 in The Rough Guide To The Best Places To Visit in 2018. Students make up one in six of our city’s diverse population, so it won’t take you long to settle in and feel at home. A campus right in the heart of the city We offer all the benefits of a campus university in our city-centre location. Our beautiful campus is based right in the centre of Newcastle, so you’re never far from the action. Newcastle is also blessed with plenty of green space – visit the Quayside to walk the banks of the River Tyne, or take advantage of two parks which sit on the edge of campus. Affordable and fun The cost of living in Newcastle is comparatively low, and with lower than average student rents you’ll have more money left over to spend on the things you love. There are also plenty of student-friendly deals to help you make the most of your money and your time here. Our city-centre Grainger Market is packed with independent shops selling everything from fresh fruit and veg to vintage clothes. Easy to get around You don’t need a car to get around in Newcastle. Our Metro rail system has stations across the city, including one less than two minutes’ walk from campus. Most places in the city are easy to reach and the majority of our student accommodation is within walking distance of campus. A lot of our students cycle around the city, and there are 1,500 bike spaces on campus. Close to the coast and countryside The breathtaking Blue Flag beaches of Tynemouth – where you’ll find golden sand, surf lessons and fish and chips – are only a 25-minute Metro journey from the city centre. The historic city of Durham is a 10-minute train ride away and the ancient castles, coast and countryside of Northumberland are also easily accessible by train, car or bus.

20 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Great student city www.ncl.ac.uk/lovenewcastle 21 There’s so much to see and do in Newcastle, no matter what your interests are. We’re proud of what our city has to offer.

Sport Arts and culture Sport is integral to Newcastle’s identity. You There are lots of opportunities to indulge can see a range of great sport right in the city your intellectual side in Newcastle. Our centre, from football matches at St James’ Park, theatres include the Theatre Royal, which

to top-flight basketball games. International hosts productions from the Royal Shakespeare student city Great athletics and rugby union are just a Metro Company and National Theatre, and the ride away and every year our city welcomes contemporary Northern Stage on campus. 50,000 runners taking part in the Great North Art galleries and museums range from Run half marathon. ancient history to modern art, and include the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, which After dark is a converted flour mill on the banks of the Geordies are sociable souls, creating a Tyne and the campus-based Hatton Gallery. vibrant nightlife that is regularly voted among the best in the world. People flock to the city Cinema from all over the country to experience our Screens in the city centre show everything wide range of evening entertainment. This from Hollywood blockbusters to international includes comedy clubs, boutique bowling, film arthouse films. The Tyneside Cinema is an screenings, immersive theatre, late night cafés, art deco cinema showing cult classics and clubs and bars, poetry readings and more. world films and there’s an IMAX at the nearby Metrocentre. Shopping Newcastle is a shopper’s paradise. You’ll find everything from big brands, chic boutiques, designer names and bargains galore. Eldon Square is one of the UK’s largest city-centre malls, and Metrocentre, Europe’s largest shopping 3RD IN centre, is just 15 minutes away by bus. THE UK FOR CITY LIFE Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2017 Newcastle city centre city centre Newcastle Great North RunGreat Leazes Park, next to campus 22 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Great student city www.ncl.ac.uk/lovenewcastle 23 Music From international acts such as The Killers and Katy Perry performing at the Metro Radio Arena, to folk and classical concerts at Sage Gateshead, our range of A WORLD venues caters for all tastes. Make sure you check out TOP 100 Newcastle’s Quayside The Cluny for smaller gigs – perfect for catching new bands that aren’t quite ready to pack out the Arena. STUDENT Comedy CITY Great student city Great Our city has a growing reputation for live comedy. QS Best Student Cities 2017 Top comedians such as Russell Howard and Josh Widdicombe fill major venues in the city. The Stand Comedy Club welcomes established and up-and- coming acts and is a regular stop-off for comedians en route to Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Newcastle’s improv group, The Suggestibles, are not to be missed. Food and drink From the big name chains to homegrown independent cafés, there’s plenty to suit all palates. Top chefs Jamie Oliver and Marco Pierre White have venues in town and there are plenty of culinary events and food markets throughout the year. Chinatown has lots of places to enjoy Asian cuisine, and we’re spoilt for choice with a range of restaurants offering global flavours. Well connected We’re well connected to the UK via our city-centre coach and train stations, so it’s easy to get around. Newcastle is just three hours from London by train or a short journey by plane. Or why not use our city as a base to explore further afield? Low-cost flights from our international airport make UK and European city breaks temptingly close. BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art Contemporary for Centre BALTIC

Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland National Park

Students at Tynemouth Longsands beach

24 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Great student city www.ncl.ac.uk/lovenewcastle 25 Getting to Newcastle By coach: Newcastle Coach Station is 15 minutes’ By car: we’re easily accessible by road via the A1 walk from campus and close to the railway station, Visit us where you can catch a Metro to Haymarket. (from the north and south) and the A69 (from the west). Our postcode is NE1 7RU if you’re using a sat York: 2 hours 20 minutes us Visit nav. While we are unable to offer parking on campus, Leeds: 2 hours 30 minutes Our city-centre campus is beautiful, bustling and built around you. The best there are many city-centre car parks within walking

way to experience campus life is to come and visit us – we’d love to meet you! distance of campus, or you may find it easier to use Edinburgh: 2 hours 55 minutes the Metro to park-and-ride (see below). Manchester: 3 hours 35 minutes London: 6 hours 35 minutes What to expect Post-application Visit Days: after you’ve applied, By Metro: the Metro rail system serves Newcastle, Our campus is right in the heart of Newcastle. you may be invited to a Post-application Visit Day, Gateshead, Sunderland and North and South If you can’t visit us to learn more about your course, facilities, tour Tyneside. Haymarket station is right next to You’ll find red brick buildings, contemporary Visit virtually: explore campus using our virtual our accommodation and meet students and staff campus, so if you’re travelling by car, you can park architecture and plenty of green space. The tours and videos, or search ‘Newcastle University’ Accommodation tours: get a feel for our at an outlying Metro station and park-and-ride. majority of our teaching, support and student in Google Maps to see inside our buildings services are on campus, so everything you accommodation by booking a tour www.ncl.ac.uk/ You can use the Metro to get to Haymarket from UCAS HE fairs: we attend UCAS fairs around need is in one place. Most people on campus accommodation/new-students/tours Newcastle’s Central Railway Station and Newcastle the country between March and July, so if you are students or staff so there’s a real sense Campus tours: take a student-led walking tour and International Airport. have any questions, pop along and meet us of community. see our libraries, Students’ Union and sports facilities By plane: you can catch the Metro from at a fair near you Self-guided tour: our campus is open to the Ways to visit Newcastle International Airport to Haymarket International recruitment events: we regularly travel public, so grab a map and enjoy exploring! Metro station opposite campus, which takes Book onto an Open Day on 29, 30 June or overseas to meet students. Check where we’ll 25 minutes. Alternatively, taxis from the airport 15 September 2018: find out everything that If you’re visiting us from abroad, our International be next at www.ncl.ac.uk/international/meet-us Recruitment Team is very happy to meet you if take around 15 minutes. you need to know about life at Newcastle you’re unable to attend these opportunities. By train: Newcastle is on the East Coast Main www.ncl.ac.uk/international/contact-us Line with direct services to major UK cities. The Central Railway Station is only 20 minutes’ walk from campus or two stops on the Metro. 8 7 2 York: 1 hour 3 1 4 Leeds: 1 hour 30 minutes Edinburgh: 1 hour 30 minutes Scotland 5 Aberdeen 6 Manchester: 2 hours 30 minutes Birmingham: 2 hours 55 minutes Edinburgh London: 3 hours Glasgow

NEWCASTLE Northern Ireland Belfast Leeds 9 Ireland Manchester Dublin England Wales Birmingham BOOK ONTO Our campus is within walking distance of all of Newcastle’s attractions Heathrow AN OPEN DAY: Cork 1 King’s Gate student services building 6 Eldon Square Shopping Centre 29 JUNE Cardiff London Bristol 2 Old Quadrangle 7 St James’ Park football stadium 30 JUNE 3 Students’ Union 8 Newcastle University Business School 15 SEPT 2018 Airports with direct Southampton and Science Central flights to Newcastle 4 Haymarket Metro station www.ncl.ac.uk/openday Exeter 5 Northumberland Street 9 Quayside cafés, bars, bridges and restaurants (Newcastle’s main shopping street)

26 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Visit us www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit 27 Support for you 6TH IN Our high satisfaction score in the Times Higher Education Student THE UK FOR Experience Survey is testament to the excellent professional

STUDENT you Support for support you can expect at Newcastle. This ensures that you SUPPORT can reach your full potential while studying with us. Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2017 Settling in Academic support Starting university is an exciting time, full You’ll be supported by a personal tutor of new-found independence, and we want who can provide practical guidance on you to feel at home as soon as possible. a range of academic issues to help you Here’s a few ways we help: excel in your studies. You’ll also have a peer Social media: follow us on social media mentor – a trained student volunteer from and start making friends and learning your course – to help you settle in. about student life before you arrive. Once Disability support you receive an offer from us, you’ll be invited to join our Facebook group for offer holders We provide a friendly and accessible service for students with additional needs relating Freshers’ Fair: run by the Students’ to a disability, long-term medical or mental Union in the first week of term, this is health condition, or a specific learning difficulty a great way to meet other new starters. such as dyslexia/dyspraxia, AD(H)D or an Sign up for societies, social events and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Our Student get to know our city Wellbeing team can answer any queries you Induction events: academic school have about the support on offer while studying induction events help you get to know at Newcastle. We encourage you to make your staff and fellow students needs known on your UCAS application to International Welcome Week: helps help us plan your support in advance. international students settle in and make friends Our team can also work with you to create a tailored package of support and help you apply Advice and guidance for Disabled Students’ Allowances (eligible UK At the heart of campus, you’ll find King’s students). We welcome and support students Gate, our dedicated student services building. with a range of additional needs, so you can Here, under one roof, we have helpful advisers access and enjoy University life to the full. covering everything you might need to know Emotional support about Uni life. So whether you need advice on accommodation, have a question related We provide help to support your academic to a disability or illness, or are an international success. Our professional therapists provide student with a visa or immigration query, our brief counselling, group work and signposting. friendly staff can help. The service is available throughout the year and is without charge. Also, the Students’ We also provide advice on student finance Union runs a confidential helpline, Nightline. issues and additional financial support may This student-run listening service is available be available to students who need it while every night through term-time. they are studying here. World faiths There’s also a Student Advice Centre in the Chaplains of diverse faiths are based on Students’ Union, which offers free confidential campus and can support students of any faith advice on a wide range of topics, including or none. There are also a number of student housing, academic, finance, personal, societies representing many of the major employment and consumer issues. religions. www.ncl.ac.uk/students/chaplaincy

28 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Support for you www.ncl.ac.uk/students/wellbeing 29 Accommodation

You’re guaranteed a room in University accommodation in your GUARANTEE OF first year. Our accommodation is the perfect environment to settle ACCOMMODATION in to University as soon as you arrive and our residences are close Accommodation to both our campus and the city.

What we offer What it costs University accommodation isn’t just a place Costs vary depending on what type of to stay, it provides the opportunity to meet and accommodation you choose. In 2017–18, live with students from different courses and our accommodation costs ranged from make friends you might not otherwise meet. £84.14 per week for a self-catered room with shared bathroom, to £167.09 for a catered You’ll be allocated a study bedroom to room with en suite facilities. Prices include yourself, in a block, hall or flat shared with insurance, internet and utility bills, and you other students. Your room will have everything can spread the cost by paying in instalments. you need for private study and a good night’s Prices for 2019 entry should be available sleep. Depending on your accommodation, on our website from March 2019. you could have your own en suite bathroom, or share a bathroom with your flatmates. How to apply All flats have kitchens, where you will be As soon as you have received an offer from able to practise your cooking skills with the University, you can apply online. The your newfound friends. Many sites also deadline for applications is 30 June 2019. have lounges and laundry facilities, some You’ll be asked to list your accommodation have games rooms and/or a bar. All of our preferences, and we will work hard to allocate accommodation meets the quality standards you a room in the residence of your choice. set in the Student Accommodation Code Once your accommodation is allocated, or the Accreditation Network UK. you can start getting to know who you’ll be living with through the Facebook page for Types of accommodation our accommodation. We have 4,700 rooms over 11 different sites. There’s a choice of accommodation Accommodation guarantee to suit all budgets and lifestyles: We guarantee a room to all first-year undergraduates joining us in 2019, catered or self-catered providing you: en suite or shared bathroom are coming alone to the University modern deluxe blocks or more for the full academic year traditional sites accept an offer at the University as specialist facilities including accessible your first choice by 30 June 2019 and family accommodation apply online for accommodation Visit our accommodation by 30 June 2019 You can tour a number of residences For international fee status students, on our annual Open Days (see page 26) this guarantee applies for the full duration or during an accommodation tour where of your course. For more information, a resident will show you their room and see www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/ facilities. For details see www.ncl.ac.uk/ new-students/guarantee/#covered accommodation/new-students/tours

30 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Accommodation www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation 31 Students’ Union

From Freshers’ Week to your graduation, from a morning coffee Union Our Students’ to a chat with the Student Advice Centre, Newcastle University Students’ Union caters for all of your needs. Union Students’

Your Union We offer: The Students’ Union (NUSU) is run by students, Multi-Guardian-award-winning for students, with six elected Sabbatical Officers student newspaper (The Courier) representing your interests. Freshers’ Week events and activities The hub of social life on campus, NUSU offers Over 200 societies and 65 sports clubs 65 sports clubs, over 200 societies and endless Volunteering with Go Volunteer and opportunities to make friends and experience Raising and Giving (RAG) Week new activities. This all takes place under one ‘Give it a Go’ activity programme roof, in our stunning Students’ Union building. Campus leagues and inclusive sport It is the centre of student life and right at the heart of campus. Subway sandwiches, Starbucks and Domino’s Pizza on site So, whether you want to try a new sport, Student bar Luther’s and our café join a society, volunteer, watch the latest big providing food and drinks name perform or just grab a meal deal from Students’ Union shop the SU shop, the Students’ Union has it all. 1,500-capacity gig space Weekly club nights in Venue Quiz nights Student Advice Centre and confidential helpline (Nightline) Quiet and social study spaces in the Hub 4TH IN and NUSU Central, available 24 hours a day THE UK FOR OUR STUDENTS’ UNION International Student Barometer Autumn 2016 (out of 42 participating institutions)

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32 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Students’ Union www.nusu.co.uk 33 Sport Sport

We are 10th in the UK for sport*. Everyone has the opportunity to enjoy sport here, whatever their level. From taster sessions and exercise classes, to team sports and representing the University regionally and nationally, you’re sure to find something to suit you.

Facilities We also have an inclusive sports programme Our Sports Centre has a wide range of facilities that delivers para-sports. It offers weekly for sport and physical activity. It’s open from sports sessions, taster sessions and peer 7am to 10pm on weekdays, so you’ll have support from volunteers, to make sure plenty of time to make the most of them. You everyone can enjoy sport at Newcastle. can explore the range online with Google Maps. Team Newcastle (BUCS league) Facilities include: If you’d like to represent the University in 125-station fitness suite and dance studio a sport, then Team Newcastle is for you. strength and conditioning room Team Newcastle clubs represent Newcastle University in the British Universities & Colleges sports hall and multipurpose areas Sport (BUCS) programme competing against water sports centre on the River Tyne other university teams throughout the UK. 28 outdoor pitches including two artificial turf pitches We have over 65 clubs, from football, rugby and hockey to aikido, parachuting and rifle/archery range snowboarding. Many clubs are supported 10TH We’re also expanding our sports facilities, with by professional coaches. our new Sports Centre due to be completed IN THE UK for September 2019. As part of a major Sports scholarships and support FOR SPORT £30m investment programme, our enhanced If you’re playing sport at a high level – perhaps representing your county or country British Universities & Colleges provision will include an additional eight- Sport league 2016–17 rankings court sports hall, squash courts and exercise in national competitions – contact us to find (out of more than 150 studios as well as exercise physiology and out if you’re eligible to join our prestigious participating institutions) biomechanics laboratories. scholarship programme. We offer sports scholarships and specialist Sport for all support packages designed to help promising We encourage all students, whatever their students achieve great things in the sporting ability, to get involved in sport. We offer arena. Support comprises financial awards, you an extensive range of recreational sports professional coaching, sports science services through our campus sport programmes. and a sports tutor to help you achieve your These enable you to play sport regularly in full potential. For more information, visit a friendly, competitive environment. There www.ncl.ac.uk/nclsport/performance/ is also a varied range of exercise classes scholarships for you to try throughout the year. Artist’s impression of our new sports facilities of our new impression Artist’s The ‘Give it a Go’ taster programme provides opportunities to try out new sports in a fun and friendly environment where no commitment or experience are necessary.

British Universities & Colleges Sport league 2016–17 rankings (out of more than 150 participating institutions)

34 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Sport www.ncl.ac.uk/sport 35 Arts and culture

Enjoy thought-provoking theatre, hear influential public speakers, listen to professional musicians and even come face-to-face with a T-Rex… all on our campus. Arts and culture

Galleries and museums On campus you’ll find the Hatton, a free art gallery recently refurbished as part of a £3.8m development, which hosts a busy programme of historical and contemporary art exhibitions. We’re also home to the Great North Museum: Hancock, which is one of the region’s most popular attractions. The museum houses an impressive collection of 3,500 natural history, archaeological and ethnographic artefacts, and highlights include a replica T-Rex skeleton, ancient Egyptian mummies, a planetarium and a gallery devoted to Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site. Lectures and literature Make the most of our free public lectures series, Insights, which welcomes internationally respected speakers to campus each term, such as Laura Bates (founder of the Everyday Sexism Project) and Paul Mason (former economics editor at Channel 4 News). Campus-based Newcastle Centre for the Literary Arts runs a year-round programme of events, readings and courses, featuring world-class writers such as Jeannette Winterson, Ian McEwan and Kazuo Ishiguro. Events Each year we host a range of different public events, festivals and markets. As one of the hosts of the Great Exhibition of the North 2018, we are proud to celebrate innovation and creativity across northern England. In 2017 Freedom City celebrated the 50th anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. receiving his honorary degree from Newcastle University. Music Our free lunchtime concert series, LIVE in the King’s Hall, offers performances by professional musicians every Thursday throughout term-time, followed by an hour of music by students from our International Centre for Music Studies. The Newcastle University Symphony Orchestra performs twice a year and you can also attend recitals from final-year Music students. The Students’ Union hosts gigs from top UK acts, which have included Kid Ink, George Ezra and Twin Atlantic. There are also regular lunchtime acoustic sets through our Coffee House Sessions. You can join a student music ensemble such as our jazz band, student chamber choir or Rock society, or even start one of your own! Theatre Northern Stage, one of the city’s most popular theatres, is on campus. Home to the North East’s largest producing theatre company, it offers a range of classic and cutting-edge performances. If you prefer to take part, you can join student drama societies including Newcastle University Theatre Society (NUTS) and the Gilbert and Sullivan Society, both of which put on performances throughout the year. The Hatton art gallery, based on campus

36 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Arts and culture www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/life/arts 37 Careers Careers We encourage you to be creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. Our outstanding reputation as one of the top producers of in-demand graduates means studying with us is a sound investment in your future.

Your excellent career prospects 95% of our 2015–16 UK and EU graduates entered employment or further study within six months of graduating*. We also rank in the top 200 for graduate employability**. Strong employer links We’re consistently in the top 20 most-targeted universities by The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers***. This means the companies students most want to work for rate us as one of the best universities to recruit from. Companies like Jaguar Land Rover, Accenture, PwC and IBM come looking for you! More than 300 employers visit our campus each year to deliver presentations, hold interviews and attend recruitment fairs to attract our talented students. Start your own business Each year, we support our innovative and entrepreneurial students to develop and launch their own businesses. If you’ve got the idea, we’ve got the resources to help you. We provide a range of services to promote entrepreneurship. You’ll be supported by a dedicated team of business advisers, entrepreneurs, professional partners and a programme of workshops. Our outstanding guidance has helped hundreds of students launch their own businesses, including Oh My Glow, Jam Jar Cinema and Optimalpath Consulting Ltd. START UP support for entrepreneurs Stu Brew, Europe’s first student-run sustainable microbrewery, has won the QS Reimagine Education Overall Enterprise Our business start-up experts ‘START UP also provided funding to get our initial award 2018. The award recognises innovative initiatives START UP provide a support 3D sets, which led to first proof of concept.’ programme for student aimed at advances in learning technology and approaches Rachel and Dominic’s business, Chronicles VR, entrepreneurs. Rachel (Fine Art to employability. 95% OF OUR brings virtual reality into museums by allowing MFA) and Dominic (Classics people to explore historic artefacts in their Our ongoing support continues long after you graduate, GRADUATES IN BA Honours) met while being original context. with help available for up to three years. EMPLOYMENT mentored at START UP and OR STUDY launched an innovative virtual reality business, START UP Business Adviser, Jackie, said: Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16 AFTER 6 MONTHS Chronicles VR. ‘Rachel and Dominic have shown true Top 200 for graduate employability out of 600 analysed universities. entrepreneurial vision in bringing their business QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2018 Destinations of Leavers from Higher Dominic said: ‘The support from START UP venture to this exciting point. They were open to Top 20 ‘most targeted’ university by the UK’s leading employers for the last Education survey 2015–16 has been invaluable. The entrepreneurship exploring a new and exciting partnership which five years. The Graduate Market, report from High Fliers Research 2016–17 experts helped start our collaboration by allowed a real collaboration and meeting of merging our ideas into a solid business plan. minds, talents and skills.’

38 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Careers www.ncl.ac.uk/careers 39 Our Careers Service What can I study? Our Careers Service is one of the best, largest and most innovative in the UK. Choose a subject from the list below. If you’re not sure which subject How can we help you? Benefit from:

your degree comes under, check our Degree index on pages 228–230. What can I study? We support and prepare you to shape the society optional work placement year, open to that you live in, whichever profession you choose to all students (see page 14) enter. The wide range of ways in which we develop ncl+ initiative, which brings together a range Accounting and Finance...... 42 Geography...... 133 the employability of our students was specially of activities you can get involved in outside Agri-Business and History...... 138 commended by the UK Quality Assurance Agency of your degree (QAA). We help you to develop the strategies to be Food Management...... 45 links with regional businesses for work Law...... 141 successful in an increasingly challenging jobs market. Agriculture...... 48 experience and graduate opportunities Marine Sciences...... 143 We support you to think about your future career development modules that boost Animal Science...... 52 early in your studies through: your skills while you study Marine Technology...... 146 Archaeology...... 54 one-to-one sessions with a professional careers over 3,000 vacancies, work experience and Marketing...... 150 adviser and drop-in CV checks placement opportunities advertised each year Architecture...... 57 Mathematics and Statistics...... 153 skills development workshops covering industry-relevant practical projects and Biology and Zoology...... 60 topics such as how to succeed at interviews professional input Mechanical Engineering...... 158 information and workshops tailored to your Jobs On Campus, our on-campus recruitment Biomedical and Media, Journalism degree programme agency, helping you find temporary paid work Biomolecular Sciences...... 64 and Film Practice...... 163 an online networking tool so you can access that fits around your studies Business Management...... 69 careers-related knowledge from past graduates access to our services for up to three years Medicine...... 167 after graduation, so you’ve got our support Chemical Engineering...... 73 We also give you opportunities to work around ...... 172 as you start out and progress in your career Modern Languages your studies to boost your CV and your confidence. Chemistry...... 78 Our degrees are relevant to the workplace and Music...... 177 Civil Engineering...... 82 tailored content gives you the professional skills Nutrition and Food...... 181 employers look for in graduate recruits. Many of Classics and Ancient History...... 87 our degrees are also accredited by professional Pharmacy...... 184 organisations and have professional guest lectures. Combined Honours...... 90 BEST Philosophy...... 187 www.ncl.ac.uk/careers Computer Science...... 94 UNIVERSITY Physics...... 189 Dentistry...... 100 EMPLOYABILITY Politics...... 192 Earth Science...... 105 STRATEGY Psychology...... 195 Winner, TARGETjobs Economics...... 107 Awards 2017 Sociology...... 200 Education...... 111 Speech and Language Sciences...... 203 Electrical and Electronic Sport and Exercise Science...... 205 Engineering...... 113 Surveying and Mapping Science...... 207 Engineering Foundation Urban Planning...... 210 Programmes...... 119 English Literature, Language and Linguistics...... 120 Newcastle University London...... 213 Environmental and Rural Studies...... 126 We offer a range of undergraduate business Fine Art...... 130 degrees at Newcastle University London

40 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Careers www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate 41 Why Study With Us? by our dedicated Placement Officer, who works closely with the University’s Careers Service to help Accounting and Finance Our degrees balance academic theory with real-life you to make the most of your skills and to find the problem-solving and technical skills to give you a best opportunities. Find out more on pages 14–15. Degree UCAS Entrance requirements head start in your career. Study abroad: You have the opportunity to Accounting and Finance BA Honours N400 A Level: AAB League table ranking: take part in a study abroad exchange as part Excluding General Studies. Minimum grade A or 7 in top 20 in the UK – The Complete University of your degree – look for the symbol. With Placement BA Honours N401 GCSE Mathematics and grade B or 6 in GCSE English Guide 2018 See page 16 for more information. (if not offered at a higher level). See online for additional top 200 – Business and Economics category – information about GCSE (or equivalent) requirements. Work for PwC as part of your degree: choose our Times Higher Education World University Rankings International Baccalaureate: 35 points Business Accounting and Finance BA Honours Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies by Subject 2018 degree and benefit from over 200 days of paid and Finance Accounting and English (Language and/or Literature) required at 91% overall student satisfaction score – National work experience on real projects for clients as grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. Student Survey 2017 (Accounting category) part of PwC’s Assurance team.

Business Accounting and Finance BA Honours NN14 A Level: AAB Professional accreditation*: if you want to Gain insight into industry: enjoy close interaction Excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics become a chartered accountant it is important to with chartered accountants on the teaching grade A or 7 and GCSE English grade B or 6 required study a degree that is professionally accredited. This team and regular guest lecturers from leading if not taken at A or AS Level. See online for additional shows that your degree meets the standards set by information about GCSE (or equivalent) requirements. accountancy firms. the industry and often means that you do not need International Baccalaureate: 35 points to take certain additional exams after you graduate Develop expertise and contacts to excel in your With three subjects at grade 5 or above at Higher future career: we host a Career Development (this is called an ‘exemption’). Our degrees are Level, preferably including Mathematics. Standard Week every year so you can meet potential accredited and offer a number of exemptions, putting Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and employers and explore possible careers. English (Language and/or Literature) required you on the fast track to your professional career. at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. Our Accounting and Finance degree offers exemptions DTUS Sponsorship: our Accounting and Finance

Selection process: for some of the professional examinations of the: BA Honours degree is approved by the Defence Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview. Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS), a Ministry

Find out more at www.ncl.ac.uk/flyingstart/apply Association of Chartered Certified of Defence sponsorship programme for students Accountants (ACCA) who want to join the armed services or the MoD Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees Association of International Accountants (AIA) civil service. www.da.mod.uk/colleges-schools International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic Chartered Institute of Management and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. Accountants (CIMA) Accounting and Finance

Institute of Chartered Accountants in BA Honours | N400 | 3 years | YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Accounting and Finance at Newcastle University London; Business England and Wales (ICAEW) Management; Economics; Economics and Finance; Marketing; Mathematics and Accounting; Mathematics With Placement with Finance We are an IMC Advantage Partner with the BA Honours | N401 | 4 years | Chartered Financial Analysts’ Society UK, which means our Accounting and Finance degree is Graduate with real-world, problem-solving skills highly relevant for those who wish to become and an understanding of the academic theory that Your Future Career a registered investment adviser. We’re also an underpins professional practice. This professionally approved Pathways to Associate Member of accredited degree provides a firm foundation in Our degrees provide you with the knowledge to pursue chartered TOP 20 Certified Practising Accountants Australia. accounting and finance. You will focus on three accountant status. Although many of our graduates become core disciplines that are essential for a successful IN THE UK FOR Our four-year Business Accounting and Finance accountants, you’ll also be equipped for a range of careers in career in any area of business or finance: financial degree was designed with, and is professionally finance, financial services, and business. Our graduates have ACCOUNTING accounting, management accounting and finance. worked for companies including: EY; Deloitte; PwC; KPMG; AND FINANCE accredited by, ICAEW. Successful graduates Baker Tilly; National Audit Office; Grant Thornton UK LLP; of this degree will have completed 12 of the Stage 1: You will be introduced to the subject The Complete University 15 papers of the ICAEW Associate Chartered through compulsory modules covering: financial Mazars LLP; and Capita Asset Services. Guide 2018 Accountant (ACA) qualification. accounting; management accounting and finance; Our 2016 Accounting and Finance BA Honours graduates and professional skills. We balance this with *All professional accreditations are reviewed are working in roles such as: accounting assistant; analyst; a range of other topics including: economics; regularly by their professional body. Check online associate auditor; client account manager; and tax associate. mathematics; statistics; management; and an for the most up-to-date information by course: (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses introduction to English law. of UK, EU and international undergraduate Accounting and Finance BA Honours leavers, www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees within six months of graduating) Stage 2: You will develop your skills in finance, Boost your CV with a work placement: apply financial accounting and management accounting. to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work placement (subject to availability). You’ll be supported Continued overleaf.

42 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Accounting and Finance www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 43 You complete a group project where you analyse over 200 days of paid work experience on a publicly listed company and produce a written real projects for real clients as part of PwC’s report and presentation. You can also choose Assurance team Agri-Business and an optional module such as auditing, strategic Work placements: This degree integrates over business analysis or career development. 200 days of qualifying technical work experience Food Management Work placement (N401): Spend the year between with PwC, divided across the second, third and Stages 2 and 3 on a 12-month placement working fourth years. There are opportunities across Degree UCAS Entrance requirements in a UK or overseas business. During your time on the UK, and PwC will provide practical help and Agri-Business Management BSc Honours N280 A Level: AAB–ABB placement you will be supported by an academic financial relocation assistance should you need it. Including General Studies. GCSE Mathematics member of staff and the School’s dedicated Placement Your three work placements add up to approximately (minimum grade B or 6) required if not taken at Officer. Our current placement students are in roles half of the approved technical work experience A or AS Level.

such as finance assistant, assurance intern, and required by ICAEW in order to qualify as a chartered International Baccalaureate: 35 points

internal auditor, working on the following projects: accountant. By joining PwC’s Assurance team, you Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies providing audit services to a number of external will work on real projects for real clients, experience required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. clients at PwC and Atom Bank a range of clients, develop new skills and gain a broad knowledge of business issues. Food Business Management A Level: AAB–ABB invoicing and budgeting at L’Oréal and Marketing BSc Honours ND61 Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. re-engineering of key processes to support Stage 1: You will be introduced to the subject through GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B or 6) required Management and Food Agri-Business a mix of core and bespoke topics covering: financial if not taken at A or AS Level. efficiencies at P&G accounting; management accounting and finance; International Baccalaureate: 32–35 points budget management, forecasting and economics; mathematics; and taxation. We balance analysing sales performance at TJX Europe Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies this with a range of business disciplines, including required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. Stage 3: You will undertake compulsory modules professional skills and an introduction to English law. in financial accounting, management accounting Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees Stages 2 and 3: The bespoke teaching and training and international financial management. Optional International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic continues with a number of ICAEW-accredited modules make up half of your time and you have and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. modules, including topics such as financial a wide range of modules to choose from including: accounting, auditing, finance and taxation. We taxation; behavioural finance; derivative securities; use case studies and classroom-style teaching YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Agriculture; Business Management; Economics; Environmental and and accounting development and change. to bring the material to life. Rural Studies; Marketing Business Accounting and Finance Your PwC placements in Stages 2 and 3 run from January to Easter. Prior to each placement, BA Honours | NN14 | 4 years | in December, you receive a bespoke PwC training programme. After each placement, you return to Your Future Career This degree, also known as the ‘Flying Start degree’, the University for the summer term, for a placement Our graduates work in land-based, agri-food business, food and offers an innovative route into chartered accountancy – debrief, final tuition and assessment before your retail sectors, for companies including: P&G; Unilever; Accenture; 2ND IN you could be fully qualified just over a year after summer break. Marks & Spencer; Sainsbury’s; Morrison; and Tesco. Many of graduation. Delivered in collaboration with professional Stage 4: The final year further enhances your these companies specifically target Newcastle University during services firm PwC and ICAEW, you will combine recruitment campaigns. THE UK the study of business accounting and finance with professional skills by developing your ability to The Complete University apply the knowledge you have learned, in-depth, Other graduates are working in finance, investment banking, Guide 2018 (Agriculture and guaranteed paid work placements at PwC. Forestry category) to realistic business situations. For example, we marketing and communications, human resources and management, This degree can accelerate your progress to use case studies to explore how organisations in businesses such as consultancy, hospitality and logistics. qualification as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant. cope with new developments, and dissertations Our 2016 Agri-Business Management BSc Honours graduates The most established degree of its kind, its unique to examine how research relates to practice. structure enables you to put classroom theory are working in roles such as: agricultural business consultant; into commercial practice, and then relate your This is your opportunity to explore subjects as arable technical and marketing assistant; area manager; food diverse as strategy, banking and insurance, or practical experience back to your studies. and farming graduate; and marketing co-ordinator. even work/life balance theories. Your third PwC (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses You’ll benefit from: placement runs from mid-November to Easter, of UK, EU and international undergraduate Agri-Business Management BSc Honours leavers, within six months of graduating) custom-designed modules that satisfy the where you gain further auditing experience and requirements of ICAEW’s Certificate and are likely to be supervising others. Professional Level examinations attractive salary and paid holiday provided during your placement paid work placements in Stages 2, 3 and 4 with PwC, that count towards ICAEW work experience requirements for chartered accountant status

44 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Accounting and Finance www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 45 46 Deere andHSBC,aswellwithsmallercompanies. Waitrose, IBM,Unilever, Farmcare, L’Oréal, John Marks &Spencer, UnitedBiscuits,Masterfoods, in companiessuchasSainsbury’s, Tesco, Aldi, on pages 14–15. We haveanetworkofcontacts placement (subjecttoavailability).Findoutmore to spendnine 12 monthsonanoptionalwork Environment Research Agency). Fera ScienceLtd(formerlytheFood and product developmentfacilitiesandourlinkswith including theUniversity’s twocommercial farms, Enjoy practical experience inourfantastic facilities: Holland, Tynegrain Ltd,AsdaandBlagdonEstate. representing thefoodsupplychain,suchasJR guest speakersandstudyvisitstoorganisations Gain aninsightinto thebusiness world: through modules andgethelptowriteanoutstandingCV. development through optional career development credit forwork-relatedorentrepreneurial learning skill Enjoy integrated careers academic support:earn production, logisticsandretail. food chain,suchasbusinessmanagement, the knowledgeyouneedforacareer intheagri- Tailor your degree to your career plans:develop delivery offoodandfibre markets. tointernational largest andmostvitalindustries,responsible forthe and psychology. Understandoneoftheworld’s agriculture, economics,law, marketing,nutrition topics inagri-businessandfoodmanagement, Choose from avariety oftopics: explore diverse University, locatedinIthaca,NewYork State. programme University, withCornell anIvyLeague for more information.We alsohaveanexchange of ourpartneruniversitiesinEurope. Seepage 16 abroad exchangebetweenStages2and3atone Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 League table ranking: agriculture andnutrition,tomarketinglaw. Our degrees spanarangeofdisciplines,from Study With Us? Why

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feasibility studiesforrenewable energyprojects. willingness topayforpesticide-free broccoli; and tax onconsumptionofsoftdrinks;consumer for farmdiversification;potentialimpactsofasugar projects include:theimplicationsofagri-tourism a quarterofyourtimeinfinalyear. Recent An independentresearch project willaccountfor management andconsumerdemand. there isachoiceofmodulesrelevant tobusiness in themanagementsideofagri-foodchain, production systemsor, ifyouare more interested modules suchasfarmmanagementandfood to halfofyourcredits canbe selectedfrom optional You cantailorthedegree toyourcareer plans asup marketing, foodpolicy, andadvancedagri-business. skills withcore modulesinfoodmarketsand Stage 3:You continuetodevelopyourprofessional placement betweenStages2and3–seeleft. You havetheopportunitytoapplyforawork elsewhere intheUniversity. arable crops. You mayalsochoosemodulesfrom agricultural marketing;livestockproduction; andUK such as:farmmanagement;managerialeconomics; of optionalmodulesare available,coveringtopics resource managementandfinance.Awiderange marketing, production planning,logistics,human team andtakeintegratedmanagerialdecisionsin which developsyourabilitytoworkaspartofa You alsotakepartinacompetitivebusinesssimulation, marketing ofagriculturalproducts andbusinesslaw. knowledge inareas suchasagriculturaleconomics, Stage 2:You continuetodevelopbusiness business management,accountingandeconomics. sector, suchastheprinciplesoffoodmarketing,agri- You willstudytopicsrelating totheagri-business business managementandquantitativetechniques. Stage 1:Core modulescoverintroductions toagri- industry visits,guestspeakersandcasestudies. operation ofagri-foodbusinessessupportedby food studies,witharangeoftopicsrelating tothe the foremost UKuniversitiesforagriculture and chain. We makethemostofourstatusasone marketing andfinanceinthecontextofagri-food fundamental principlesofmanagement,economics, This isanapplieddegree thatcoversthe BSc Honours |N2803years | Agri-Business Management

BSc Honours |ND613years | and Marketing Food Business Management If you’re interested inpursuingamanagerialcareer business management;andmacroeconomics. agri-food systemsfrom farmtofolk;agri-food introductory businesseconomics;investigating finance; marketingandconsumerbehaviour; Modules include:non-specialistaccountingand principles ofsuccessfulagri-businessmanagement. topics todevelopyourunderstandingofthecore Stage 1:You are introduced toanumberofkey professional andethicalstandards andanalysingdata. and influencingmanagerialdecisions,toevaluating skills, from conceptualisingbusinessproblems businesses sector. You’ll developarangeofpractical faced byanincreasingly sustainableandglobalfood emphasis onapplyingprinciplestoreal worldproblems consumers’ preferences. There isalsoastrong supply chainwhilebestservingandaccessing co-ordinate theiractionsinadynamicandevolving Your mainfocuswillbeonunderstandinghowfirms technology, nutrition,andplantanimalscience. economics, ethicalstudies,foodscienceand multidisciplinary approach coversmarketing,strategy, natural environment andanequitablesociety. Our a growth offoodproduction withpreserving the the foodvaluechain,suchasneedtoreconcile You’ll howtotacklethekeychallengesfacing learn studies andnaturalsciences. and competenciesspanningeconomics,business this degree isforyou.Itcoversarangeofknowledge in thefoodprocessing, retail andfoodservicesector,

policy; communicationandbehaviourchange. of foodandindustryanalysis;marketingpublic policy andevaluation;marketingmetrics;economics dissertation topic.You covertopicsincluding:food a broad rangeofoptionsaswellchoosingyour consumer. You cancustomiseyourdegree through research, profile andservetheneedsoffood advanced knowledgeandunderstandingofhowto study orpracticalbusinessproblem. You alsodevelop test yourknowledgetoanacademicproblem, acase project, whichprovides theopportunitytoapplyand economics andfoodpolicy. You undertake aresearch topics inmanagement,dataanalytics,business Stage 3:Teaching inyourfinalyearcoversadvanced placement betweenStages2and3–seeopposite. You havetheopportunitytoapplyforawork food scienceandtechnology. and psychology; management; businesslaw;social markets;agricultural economics; human resource such as:foodbusinesseconomics;agricultural You canalsochoosefrom arangeofoptionalmodules, and applications;newfoodproduct development. company accounts;marketingstrategy;concepts You takecore modulesincluding:interpreting company inacompetitiveenvironment. bydoing.Youyou tolearn alsomanageavirtual positions inindustry, providing theopportunityfor and classesbyguestspeakerswithmanagerial Your isenhancedthrough learning businesssimulations and anincreased rangeofbusinessenvironments. degree, whileintroducing youtoresearch methods Stage 2:We focusontheappliedaspectsof links makes theinformation more practical preparing youfor thereal business world.’ economics and marketing. Making these ‘I mostenjoyseeing how lecture material relates toreal world scenarios, suchas and youreally feel like every lecture is Caitlyn, Agri-Business ManagementBScHonours www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees

47 Agri-Business and Food Management Why Study With Us? Our Applied Plant Science degree has overlap with the agriculture degrees but also includes Agriculture Consider challenges facing the agricultural sector, a focus on biological science. Aimed at students from Common Agricultural Policy reform to climate with an interest in the commercial application of Degree UCAS Entrance requirements change and feeding an increasing world population. plant science in agronomy and plant breeding, League table ranking: you’ll develop skills applicable to the development Agriculture BSc Honours D400 A Level: ABB–BBB Agriculture of crop technology, novel plant protection Excluding General Studies. A science A Level is 2nd in the UK – The Complete University Agriculture with Agronomy BSc Honours D444 strategies and breeding new varieties of crop. preferred. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics Guide 2018 (Agriculture and Forestry category) A Levels, a pass in the practical element is required. Agriculture with Animal Production Science 5th in the UK – the Guardian University Guide Study a broad curriculum: choose modules BSc Honours D422 GCSE Biology and Chemistry (or Dual Award Science) at grade C or 4 required if not offered at A or AS Level. 2018 (Agriculture, Forestry and Food category) from plant biology, soil science, animal science, agri-business, nutrition, management, accounting Agriculture with Farm Business Management International Baccalaureate: 30–32 points 7th in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times and law. BSc Honours D402 With Chemistry and/or Biology at Higher Level. Good University Guide 2018 (Agriculture and Chemistry and/or Biology should be offered at Forestry category) Experience the industry first hand: our strong links Standard Level if not offered at Higher Level. 92nd – Life Sciences category – Times Higher with the farming community provide opportunities Applied Plant Science BSc Honours C211 A Level: AAB–ABB Education World University Rankings by to observe different crop and livestock production Including Biology and normally another science-related Subject 2018 systems throughout the country.

subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, top 150 – Agriculture and Forestry category – Enjoy study visits to farms: including two University Geography, or Psychology. Chemistry is preferred at QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 A or AS Level but not essential. In practical elements farms and other commercial farms with diversified enterprises, processors and packers, as well as of each science subject, we require a pass. GCSE Boost your CV with a work placement: apply visits to agricultural research institutes. Mathematics at grade B or 6 required if not offered to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work at A or AS Level. placement (subject to availability). Find out more Study at the cutting edge: learn from expert staff International Baccalaureate: 32–35 points on pages 14–15. engaged in researching real-world issues, such Including Higher Level Biology at grade 6 or above. as renewable energy. Chemistry is preferred at Higher Level but not Study abroad: You have the opportunity to essential. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and take part in a study abroad exchange as part Learn professional software: used for accounting, Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 if not of your degree – look for the symbol. offered at Higher Level. budgeting, crop and livestock management, and See page 16 for more information. statistical analysis. Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees Flexible degree structure: we offer three specialist Share careers advice with peers: we encourage Stage 2 Direct Entry: direct entry on to Stage 2 of our agriculture degrees may be offered to students agriculture degrees – Agronomy, Animal Production alumni to visit our School to share their experiences who have completed a Newcastle University-accredited foundation programme with Northumberland Science, and Farm Business Management – as after graduation, and to discuss career opportunities. College – see www.northumberland.ac.uk well as a broad-ranging Agriculture degree that This ensures that you’re up-to-date with the latest International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic allows you to select modules from across these career routes in the sector. and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. three specialisms. Regardless of which degree you apply for, all YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Agri-Business and Food Management; Animal Science; Biology and students study the same modules for the first two Zoology; Countryside Management; Environmental and Rural Studies; Nutrition and Food years (Stages 1 and 2). This ensures you gain an excellent foundation in agriculture and also gives you time to explore our broad curriculum to find out exactly where your interests lie. Your Future Career Transfer between our agriculture degrees is possible Our graduates work in areas that include: practical farm until the end of Stage 2, if you find that your interests management; service and supply industries; management, 2ND IN change during this time. agronomy and livestock production; agricultural consultancy; land agency; accountancy; surveying; marketing; journalism; retail; teaching; plant breeding; horticultural science; environmental and THE UK The Complete University soil science; and plant science research in universities and industry. Guide 2018 (Agriculture and ‘I’ve become friendly with everyone Forestry category) Recent graduates are employed in senior management positions in my classes very quickly. Also, being with companies such as Velcourt, Sentry Farming, Bidwells, combined with other courses, for example Andersons, Strutt & Parker, Agrovista, GrowHow and Syngenta. Agri-Business Management, means Many of these companies specifically target Newcastle University you get to know a wider range of people, during recruitment campaigns. not just Agriculture students.’ Ellie, Agriculture BSc Honours

48 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Agriculture www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 49 50 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 select atopicacross anyofourspecialistareas. of particularinterest toyou,withthefreedom to a dissertationinanarea ofagriculture thatis continue tokeepyouroptionsopen.You complete you tomaintainabroad viewofagriculture and according toyourparticularinterests. Thisallows Science, andFarmBusinessManagement, Stage 3 specialisms inAgronomy, AnimalProduction Stage 3:You choosetopicsfrom across our industry expertsinthefield. production. Here youwillengagewithleading insect, fungalandweedpeststhataffect crop field courseinthesummer, focusingonthemajor You havetheopportunitytotakeacrop pests reinforcing withpracticalexperience. yourlearning toUniversityandotherfarmscontinue, Visits crop production andagriculturalmarketing. covering topicssuchasanimalbreeding, arable and crop husbandryandtofarmmanagement, Stage 2:You applyyourknowledgetobothanimal insight intothepracticalaspectsofagriculture. of visitstotheUniversityfarmsprovides first-hand statistical techniquestoagriculturaldata.Aseries laboratory workandITapplicationsforapplying business economics.We alsointroduce youto including plantbiology, animalscienceandagri- quantitative aspectsofthesubject,coveringtopics Stage 1:You studythefundamentalscientificand agriculture specialisms. including aspectsfrom across ourfullrangeof This degree coversourbroadest rangeoftopics BSc Honours |D4003years | Agriculture / Agriculture

lie (seeAgriculture BScHonours, left). in thesubjectanddiscoveringwhere yourinterests for thefirsttwoyears,developingafirmfoundation Stages 1and2:You studyacommoncurriculum the production chain. and theeffect ofadvancesin biotechnologyon environmental impact,legislativerequirements, food weeat,through topicssuchasfoodsafety, knowledge neededtoensure theintegrityof animal performance.Italsoequipsyouwiththe and growth, andlivestockreproduction, tomaximise Animal production scienceexplores animalnutrition BSc Honours |D4223years | Production Science Agriculture withAnimal dissertation onanagronomic topicofyourchoice. control, andlawlanduse.You alsowritea sustainability, estatemanagement,biological Optional modulesincludetopicssuchas and research organisations. classroom andthrough visitstocommercial pest anddiseasemanagement–bothinthe arable crops –genotype,environment, nutrition, factors influencingtheperformanceofmajor and energyfibre crops. aboutthe You learn roots (potatoesandsugarbeet),fieldvegetables, cereals, oilseeds,pulses(peasandbeans),cash Stage 3:Core topicscovertheproduction of lie (seeAgriculture BScHonours,left). in thesubjectanddiscoveringwhere yourinterests for thefirsttwoyears,developingafirmfoundation Stages 1and2:You studyacommoncurriculum and consumers,changingclimaticconditions. objectives ofproducers, demandsfrom society crop production systemsthatmeettheeconomic over thelast30years.Thisdegree considers in yieldandqualityoffood,fibre andenergycrops management, whichhasledtomajorimprovements Agronomy isthescienceofcrop production andsoil BSc Honours |D4443years | Agriculture withAgronomy

and control. the majorsoftware usedinfarm businessplanning are alsopracticalworkshops anddemonstrationsof farm performanceanddevelopbusinessplans.There modules usingreal farminformation toappraise studies formamajorcomponentofmanagement management topicofyourchoice.Projects andcase You alsowriteadissertationonfarmbusiness as wellinfarmorganisationandlandlaw. skills infarmplanning,budgetingandaccounting, industry asawhole.Core modulesdevelopyour in theUK,aswellexaminingagriculture used fordecisionmakinginagriculturalbusinesses Stage 3:You explore managementtechniques lie (seeAgriculture BScHonours,opposite). in thesubjectanddiscoveringwhere yourinterests for thefirsttwoyears,developingafirmfoundation Stages 1and2:You studyacommoncurriculum management projects. studies ofdiversificationenterprises,andestate whole-farm physicalandfinancialplans,feasibility toreallearned farmcasestudiesbypreparing throughout thecoursetoapplytechniques and diversifiedenterprises.There are opportunities estate; thefarm;andindividualarable,livestock element ofanagriculturalbusiness:thewhole This degree focusesonthemanagementofeach BSc Honours |D4023years | Business Management Agriculture withFarm our annualAnimalHealthconference. students (seepage53)inorganisingandhosting Other optionsincludejoiningourAnimalScience animal product marketing;andanimalwelfare. modules inareas suchas:livestockbehaviour; You canfollowyourowninterests through optional animal production sciencethatinterests you. You alsowriteadissertationonanaspectof efficiency ofanimalfeed. livestock reproduction; andfactorsaffecting the science suchas:animalnutritionandgrowth; your knowledgeinkeyareas ofanimalproduction Stage 3:You studycore modulesthatdevelop

As wellasgivingasoundbackground inbiology, BSc Honours |C2113years | Applied PlantScience findings, examinationandfield-basedcasestudies. including practicaldemonstration,presentation of and you’llbeassessedusingarangeofmethods, investigation are asignificantpartofthedegree of yourchoice.Projects, fieldworkandlaboratory an in-depthinvestigationofaspectplantscience You willalsoundertakeadissertation,whichinvolves production systems. strategies andpestsaffecting plantsincommercial perspective ofplantproduction, plantprotection production, andconsiderplantbiologyfrom the Stage 3:You focusonthecommercial valueofplant of crop pests,diseasesandBritishflorafauna. laboratory skills,youconductin-fieldexaminations environment, soilandotherecosystems.Alongwith the interactionsofplantsandcrops withtheir underlying plantfunctionandstructure. You examine and investigategeneticbiochemicalpathways You studyplantresponse toenvironmental stimuli biology, cellbiology, biochemistry andgenetics. concepts infundamentalscience,forexample,plant Stages 1and2:Developyourunderstandingofbasic link toagriculture orcrop science. subjects tounderstandbiologicalfunctions and their It focusesonbothfundamentalandappliedscience as wellwithanimalspeciesandtheirenvironment. both physiologicallyandecologically, witheachother, this degree focusesonhowplantspeciesinteract, www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees

51 Agriculture Why Study With Us? Stage 1: The first year provides a solid base in the underlying science of domestic animals, covering Animal Science Study on a degree with a wide range of subjects topics such as genetics, microbiology, biochemistry from microbiology and biochemistry, to animal and physiology. We also introduce you to health Degree UCAS Entrance requirements behaviour, reproduction and nutrition. challenges that animals face and animals as part Animal Science BSc Honours C305 A Level: ABB–BBB Boost your CV with a work placement: apply of sustainable food chains. Including Biology and another science subject from: to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work You undertake training in academic and professional placement in the UK or overseas (subject to Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, PE and skills, to support and enhance your success in Animal Science Psychology. General Studies excluded. Chemistry is availability). Find out more on pages 14–15. There subsequent Stages of the degree and beyond. preferred at A/AS Level but not essential. For Biology, are also opportunities with our partner animal

Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in centres and our extensive list of industry contacts to Stage 2: We continue to develop your knowledge of the practical element. GCSE Mathematics (minimum animal biology, applying scientific principles to areas grade B or 6) required if not offered at A/AS Level. develop your practical animal skills and experience. such as animal nutrition, parasitology and immunology. Study abroad: International Baccalaureate: 32–35 points you may choose to study abroad We also introduce you to more applied topics such Including Biology at Higher Level grade 6. Chemistry for a year between Stages 2 and 3 of your degree. as animal husbandry, breeding, behaviour and feed preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Alternatively, there’s also the opportunity for you science. You can choose whether to focus more on Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry to study at an international university for one or required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at farm animals or companion animals, study topics two semesters. See page 16 for more information. Higher Level. that apply to both groups of animals, or choose Study at the cutting edge: your teaching is shaped from other related biology topics. Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees by the discoveries of our specialist Animal Science Stage 3: Teaching in the final year draws on the latest Stage 2 Direct Entry: direct entry on to Stage 2 of our Animal Science degree may be offered to students research group, which is internationally recognised scientific discoveries about how animals function who have completed a Newcastle University-accredited foundation programme with Northumberland for its assessment and improvement of animal College – see www.northumberland.ac.uk and what affects their growth, health, welfare, welfare, and for the development of sustainable behaviour and reproduction. You will be encouraged International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic systems of livestock production. to understand and interpret data on animals from and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. Enjoy regular visits to animal centres: including: the latest scientific studies being undertaken around riding schools; animal rescue centres; livery yards; the world, and to develop your own understanding of YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Agriculture; Biology and Zoology; Environmental and Rural Studies; kennels; cattle, sheep and poultry farms; and the possible limitations and implications of this work. Marine Sciences; Psychology our two University farms. You have a choice of modules that allows you to Develop practical animal skills: such as focus on the management of particular species, behaviour observation and animal welfare such as commercial pig and chicken production or assessment techniques. zoo animals, or which take a broader view across Your Future Career different species, such as comparative animal Our degrees can lead to a wide range of careers in animal science, Enhance your employability: develop skills that physiology or animal welfare. agricultural and environmental sectors. Examples include: animal ACCESS TWO appeal to employers throughout your degree, A research project accounts for a quarter of your welfare, as an RSPCA inspector or farm assurance assessor; UNIVERSITY with a highlight being a final-year group project total marks in the final year and involves collection, animal health, as a research scientist working in product development to organise a scientific conference on a current OWNED analysis and interpretation of data to answer a specific for new vaccines; account manager for an animal health company ‘hot’ topic in animal science. question related to animal science. Depending on the selling pharmaceutical products to veterinary practices and COMMERCIAL Gain a high level of scientific knowledge: your question being asked, the project can be laboratory agricultural merchants; animal nutrition, as a nutritionist for a FARMS degree can be a springboard to a career in the based on the main campus, carried out at one of the livestock feed compounder or a pet food manufacturer; and animal sector, for example, to work as an animal University’s farms, or at an animal centre in the UK animal breeding, as a geneticist for a breeding company. nutritionist, welfare assessor or scientific researcher. during the vacation between Stages 2 and 3. Other possible careers include: teaching; marketing; management; the media; finance; law; the armed forces; or the police force. Animal Science As well as knowledge and practical animal-related skills, our degree is designed to nurture and develop Many of our students continue their career in research, progressing BSc Honours | C305 | 3 years | to undertake a specialist MSc or PhD. a range of professional skills that graduate employers ask for. The final-year Animal Science Conference This degree focuses on the underlying scientific is an ideal opportunity to practise and demonstrate principles that govern how domestic animals transferable skills such as project management, function and behave. We place a particular emphasis problem-solving and organisation, as you work in on the scientific study of livestock and companion a team to organise a scientific conference on the animals (including horses), developing your in-depth latest issues in animal science. knowledge as well as professional, academic and practical skills, in areas such as laboratory techniques, You also work in a small group to prepare your behaviour observation, data analysis and animal own presentation to deliver at the conference. welfare assessment.

52 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Animal Science www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 53 Why Study With Us? and historic landscapes in the world, including Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland National Park, Archaeology From bones to burials, artefacts to artwork, and the city of Newcastle itself. pottery to people, and streets to cities, Learn in specialist facilities: including our Degree UCAS Entrance requirements archaeology uses a huge range of sources and methods to build a picture of past societies. dedicated archaeology laboratory with equipment Archaeology BA Honours V400 A Level: ABB–BBB for artefact analysis and permanent collections of League table ranking: human remains, animal bones, metallurgy, Roman Archaeology General Studies accepted. 7th in the UK – The Complete University International Baccalaureate: 32 points pottery and our Victorian household collection. Guide 2018 With three subjects at Grade 5 or above at Higher Level. Explore world-class treasures from Ancient top 10 in the UK – the Guardian University Greece and Rome: in the University-led Great Ancient History and Archaeology BA Honours VV14 A Level: ABB Guide 2018 North Museum: Hancock on campus. General Studies accepted. 97% overall satisfaction score – National Develop practical skills: practise artefact handling International Baccalaureate: 32 points Student Survey 2017 With three subjects at Grade 5 or above at Higher Level. using our teaching collections. top 20 in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times History and Archaeology BA Honours VV41 A Level: ABB Good University Guide 2018 Enjoy choice and flexibility: our wide-ranging Usually including History (AS Level History required top 150 – Archaeology category – QS World degrees let you study sites and finds from

if not offered at A Level). General Studies accepted. University Rankings by Subject 2017 prehistory to the present day.

International Baccalaureate: 32 points top 200 – Arts and Humanities category – Stand out from the crowd: our close links with History required at Higher Level grade 6 or above. Times Higher Education World University local heritage organisations provide opportunities Rankings by Subject 2018 for volunteering and research experience. Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic Boost your CV with a work placement: apply Archaeology and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work placement (subject to availability). Find out more BA Honours | V400 | 3 years | on pages 14–15. YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Classics and Ancient History; Combined Honours (Archaeology, plus up This degree inspires you to think about the human to two other subjects); History Study abroad: you have the opportunity to past, and the varied ways in which archaeologists broaden your academic experience by taking can investigate and interpret material remains. We part in a study abroad exchange. See page 16 provide a hands-on experience of human history, for more information. with many chances to work directly with artefacts Your Future Career Enjoy guaranteed fieldwork: this is an integral and to take part in fieldwork. Many of our graduates progress to a career in the heritage sector. part of our degrees and our University-led projects Stage 1: We place a strong emphasis on the Some work as: professional archaeologists; historians with 7TH IN ensure that all students have the opportunity to archaeology of Britain, from the Stone Age to the take part. Gaining fieldwork experience is vital if you organisations such as English Heritage; in museums; and in local recent past. The year includes the unique module THE UK FOR wish to work in archaeology after you graduate. authority planning offices. Our students also volunteer in museums Stuff: Living in a Material World, which introduces We offer you: or on excavations to increase their practical experience. Newcastle ARCHAEOLOGY the study of material culture and ideas about the has a network of museum and heritage sites that can provide The Complete University a minimum of four weeks’ fieldwork in the relationships between people and their things. Guide 2018 voluntary experience while you are here. summer vacations at the end of Stages 1 and 2 You also visit local sites and museums. At the one guaranteed place for every student on end of Stage 1 you complete at least two weeks’ Our 2016 Archaeology BA Honours graduates are working in roles a University-run fieldwork project excavation fieldwork, from a choice of projects such as: digitisation assistant; research officer; field archaeologist in the UK or abroad. (site assistant); project specific archaeologist; and trainee pargeter tuition from professional archaeologists and plaster conservator. in vocational skills such as: surveying and Stages 2 and 3: We extend the geographical range excavation techniques; and recording and of your studies to Europe and beyond, and offer Our graduates also work in a variety of other industries including: analysing archaeological sites, landscapes, modules from prehistory up to the present day. Your publishing; broadcasting; public relations; finance; marketing; buildings and objects wide choice of optional modules includes topics management; and teaching. such as the environment, glass-making technology, You also have the flexibility to work on a artefacts, historic landscapes, or the archaeology (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses project of your choosing, with the approval of the of UK, EU and international undergraduate Archaeology BA Honours leavers, within of the Roman Empire. You complete a further two six months of graduating) School, including work experience in a museum weeks of fieldwork at the end of Stage 2. or other heritage organisation in Stage 2. You also complete a dissertation, which gives Placements are available for Years 12 and 13 you the opportunity to conduct research under students on some of our in-house excavation the supervision of our expert academic staff. projects. Contact us to find out more. Training in fieldwork methods, artefact handling and Make the region your classroom: see the past archaeological recording techniques is an important come to life around you in the historically rich part of your programme, equipping you with the city and region on your doorstep. We offer one field skills required by professional archaeologists. of the largest concentrations of heritage sites 54 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Archaeology www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 55 56 of theRomanRepublic. prehistory; thePersianEmpire, andthefall Byzantine archaeology; laterMediterranean optional modules.Thesecoverareas suchas: interests you.You thenhaveafree choiceof conducting in-depthresearch onatopicthat archaeology orinancienthistoryandarchaeology, Stage 3:You completeadissertationineither two weeksoffieldworkattheendStage2. in archaeology orancienthistory. You alsocomplete You chooseyourremaining topicsfrom pathways University-led Great NorthMuseum:Hancock. on artefacts,whichusethecollectionsin and beyond.Practicaloptionsincludemodules range ofyourstudytoincludetherest ofEurope Empire. Furtheroptionsextendthegeographical imperial historyandthearchaeology oftheRoman Stage 2:You investigateHellenisticandRoman Britain andGreek andLatinlanguages. from arangeofoptionaltopicssuchasPrehistoric Greek andRomanarthistory, andcanchoose choice ofprojects intheUKorabroad. You study at leasttwoweeks’excavationfieldwork,from a in archaeology. AttheendofStage1youcomplete essential theories,methodsandpracticalskillsused our Archaeology the BAHonoursstudents,learning Stage 1:You receive thesamepracticaltrainingas or advancedlevel. or Greek languagesfrom beginners’,intermediate these ancientsocieties.You mayalsostudyLatin and techniquesusedtointerpret theremains of Greece andRomewiththearchaeological theories Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 This degree combinesthestudyofAncient |3years| BA Honours |VV14 Ancient History andArchaeology to examine while thelecturer talks about a real effort togetknow their students their wider context.Lecturers alsomake ‘Even inlectures there’s abigemphasis on thepractical aspectsof thesubject– and helpthemexplore their interests.’ it’s commontobehanded artefacts Douglas, Archaeology BAHonours / Archaeology

documents withexcavatedmaterialremains. and archaeology thatintegratesthestudyofhistorical At Stage3,youcompleteadissertationinhistory Mexican, EastAsianandRussianhistory. day. There are alsooptionsinNorthAmerican, and history, from laterprehistory tothepresent topics withinBritishandEuropean archaeology options getssignificantlybroader andyoucanstudy The geographicalandchronological choiceof material remains excavatedbyarchaeologists. of studyintegratinghistoricaldocumentswith unique disciplineofhistoricalarchaeology, afield taken atStages2and3introduces youtothe Stages 2and3:Adedicatedcompulsorymodule your Universitycareer andbeyond. reading andwritingskillsthatyouwillneedduring in history, introducing youtoimportantresearch, and museums.You alsotakeintroductory modules students, includingvisitstolocalarchaeological sites to archaeology asourArchaeology BAHonours Britain. You takethesamepracticalintroduction medievalandpost-medieval of Roman,Saxon,Viking, Stage 1:Thisyearintroduces youtothearchaeology weeks’ fieldworkacross Stages1and2. and analysis.You completeaminimumoffour day, withastrong emphasisonartefacthandling principally ontheperiod400CEtopresent understand howpastcommunitieslived.We focus documents andarchaeological remains to This degree combinesthestudyofhistorical |3years| BA Honours |VV41 History andArchaeology

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57 Architecture Why Study With Us? Benefit from our depth of expertise: we’re one Stage 3: You select from a wide range of year-long encourages people to actively participate in the of the largest and most active centres for built research-led design studios, each of which hosts design of their environment. We use design projects, With a constantly evolving city on your doorstep, environment research in the UK. a variety of tailored activities, including a European historical examples, theoretical ideas and a live Newcastle provides the ultimate case study for residential field trip. Studios commence with a community design project to introduce radical ideas architecture students. Get hands-on experience: collaborate with artists stimulating ‘primer’ project that sets the themes about how architecture and cities can be developed and engineers to test design ideas at 1:1 scale, League table ranking: and establishes the agenda for your longer and the planning processes involved. and explore alternative forms of practice with graduation project. Architecture 4th in the UK for research power and intensity – community projects in the UK and Africa. Stage 1: Through a varied series of design projects, Research Excellence Framework 2014 This comprises a more complex and comprehensive workshops and visits, we introduce you to key Shape your own specialism: choose from diverse 5th in the UK – The Complete University Guide 2018 design enquiry that allows you to celebrate and design skills. You gain an understanding of scale design studios and study routes to acquire integrate your individual skills and learning from and context and develop spatial imagination and 7th in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times Good knowledge and skills to support your interests. across the course. an understanding of materiality and structural University Guide 2018 Study in a unique environment: the rise and decline issues at stake. These will underpin your design top 150 – Architecture category – QS World Qualifying As A Registered Architect of heavy industry combined with Newcastle’s recent work and help you communicate your ideas verbally University Rankings by Subject 2017 Our Architecture BA Honours degree is your first step and visually. You will work in our well-equipped design cultural renaissance have left an architectural legacy towards qualifying as an architect. It is professionally studio in order to gradually develop your architectural top 200 – Arts and Humanities category – that few UK cities can rival. Times Higher Education World University accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects thinking, skills and knowledge. Introductory modules Rankings by Subject 2018 (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB). in alternative practice, architectural history, the Architecture This means that successful completion of the degree current planning process, as well as architectural Professional accreditation*: our Architecture BA Honours | K100 | 3 years | satisfies ARB requirements and provides exemption theory, history and technology, are taught through BA Honours degree is validated by the Royal from the RIBA Part 1 examination. lectures, seminars and group work, some of which Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and we are This design-based degree provides exemption are integrated into design teaching. After that, you need to complete four further years currently seeking accreditation from the Architects from the RIBA Part 1 examination. You will take in work and study. At Newcastle, we offer all the Stage 2: You gain a deeper understanding of the Registration Board (ARB). part in a wide range of activities, from library-based qualifications to qualify as an architect, so you will development of urban architecture and theories of research to hands-on construction, but for the *All professional accreditations are reviewed not need to change universities or move away to alternative practice. Design modules will enhance most part will work on design projects that involve regularly by their professional body. Check online complete your architectural education. To become your skills and help you develop an understanding of a lot of manual and computer-aided drawing and for the most up-to-date information by course: a registered architect, after your Architecture BA a greater range of scales including issues related to model-making. These projects increase in scale and www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees Honours degree, you will need to complete: 20th-century heritage. You may choose from a range complexity as the course progresses. We encourage Graduate Certificate in Architectural Practice – of modules, from cities and poverty to politics of the Boost your CV with a work placement: students you to develop your own design approach and a year in practice in the UK or abroad, alongside arts, as well as exploring the opportunities for civic studying Architecture and Urban Planning BA Honours interests, while providing you with the knowledge several short courses at the University and self- engagement that digital technologies can facilitate. can apply to spend nine to 12 months on an optional to understand the immediate and wider implications study assignments You may also opt for a module that includes a field work placement (subject to availability). Find out of your design decisions. trip to the UK or Europe, focusing on sustainability Master of Architecture MArch (RIBA Part 2 more on pages 14–15. and alternative practice. You also develop your Stage 1: We begin with a varied introduction to accredited) – a two-year University-based research skills and prepare for your dissertation. Study abroad: You have the opportunity to architecture featuring numerous workshops, visits course focused on developing advanced design, take part in a study abroad exchange as part of your and hands-on activities. Design issues such as technical and professional skills. Projects engage Stage 3: You undertake a dissertation on a topic degree – look for the symbol. See page 16 for scale, function, materiality, atmosphere, space and with themes and techniques at the forefront of of your choice, as well as engaging in a community more information. construction are explored in a studio environment contemporary practice and research. A choice of live design project supporting a local organisation through diverse projects and a wide range of study routes allows you to shape your own area where you can see theory in practice. In addition, Find your own design approach: enjoy the freedom media. Introductory modules in architectural theory, of specialisation and to experience study abroad you will select optional modules from a wide range to explore individual design ideas and to develop history and technology are taught through lectures, relating to cities, space and people, as well as having your own distinctive way of working. Diploma in Architectural Practice and Management seminars and group work, much of which is (RIBA Part 3 accredited) – the final qualification the opportunity to study at universities in Sweden, Develop professional skills in fantastic facilities: integrated into design teaching. needed to become a registered architect. the Netherlands or Belgium as part of our Erasmus+ our design studios are accessible 24/7, with CAD exchange programme. Stage 2: A challenging series of studio-based A one-year, part-time course taken while you facilities and drawing boards. Our fully staffed projects focuses on architecture’s wider role in work as an architectural assistant Flexibility to transfer: The first year is designed in model-making workshop has a range of cutting- the city and society, as well as on how buildings such a way that you can explore where your interests edge machinery including powerful laser cutters, Our courses give unconditional exemptions from are made and experienced. Briefs explore dwelling, and abilities lie. Upon successful completion of CNC routers, Z Corp and MakerBot 3D printers. the RIBA and ARB examinations, taking you to community and cultural spaces, honing design skills full qualification as a registered architect. the required elements of Stage 1, the eligibility for Experience architecture at home and abroad: from urban scale to detail. You are encouraged transfer to Stage 2 of our Architecture BA Honours take advantage of UK and European field trips to assimilate knowledge and understanding of Architecture and Urban Planning degree is subject to compilation of a high-quality to visit key buildings and discover architecture increasingly complex technical, historical and design portfolio and an interview with the design in different places and cultures. theoretical issues, so that these underpin your BA Honours | K190 | 3 years | tutors from the Architecture BA Honours degree. design work. Thematic seminars support you Transfer can also be offered to Urban Planning Learn from professionals: benefit from tutors towards a dissertation on a topic of your choice. This degree offers a lively and thought-provoking BA Honours, or Master of Planning MPlan Honours. based in professional practice and from lectures by introduction to important ideas about architecture See online for more details www.ncl.ac.uk/ innovative architects, consultants and researchers. and cities. We place particular emphasis on the undergraduate/degrees/k190/#courseoverview idea of ‘alternative practice’, inspired by the work of radical architects and planners whose approach

58 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Architecture www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 59 Why Study With Us? behaviour in the UK or abroad, and an optional tropical conservation research module in degrees Biology and Zoology Biology and Zoology at Newcastle deal with all C100, C103, C182, C183, C300 and C301. forms of life, ranging in scale from micro-organisms Gain laboratory experience: learn valuable skills Degree UCAS Entrance requirements to mammals, and from biomolecules to the biosphere. in the application of molecular techniques in Biology BSc Honours C100 A Level: AAB–ABB League table ranking: degrees C100, C103, C1C7 and C7C1. 92nd – Life Sciences category – Times Biology (Cellular and Molecular Including Biology and normally another science-related subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology, Environmental Higher Education World University Rankings Enjoy fantastic facilities: including well-equipped Biology) BSc Honours C1C7 Science or Geology. General Studies is excluded. Chemistry is preferred by Subject 2018 laboratories on campus and a field station off at A or AS Level, but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics campus. You’ll develop the key laboratory and field Biology (Ecology and top 150 – Biological Sciences category – and Zoology Biology Conservation) BSc Honours C182 A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics techniques required by professional biologists. minimum grade B or 6 if not offered at A or AS Level. QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 Join a supportive subject area: student peer mentors, International Baccalaureate: 32–34 points Boost your CV with a work placement: apply small group teaching and our student society help Normally including Higher Level Biology at grade 6 or above. to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work you settle in and make friends. Chemistry is preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics placement (subject to availability). Find out more or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry required at Standard Level on pages 14–15. You can also do a shorter grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. Biology work placement as part of an optional Stage 2 Zoology BSc Honours C300 A Level: AAB–ABB module in employability skills. BSc Honours | C100 | 3 years | Including Biology and normally another science-related subject from: Study abroad: you have the opportunity to take Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography or Psychology. Chemistry MBiol Honours | C103 | 4 years | is preferred at A or AS Level, but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry part in a study abroad exchange in your second and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE year through our non-EU exchange scheme. These degrees provide our broadest range of Mathematics minimum grade B or 6 if not offered at A or AS Level. Opportunities exist in Canada, the USA and Australia. topics from across the full spectrum of biology, International Baccalaureate: 35 points Alternatively you can arrange to study abroad for dealing with all forms of life, at all scales from cells Normally including Higher Level Biology at grade 6 or above. one semester. See page 16 for more information. and molecules to whole organisms and ecosystems.

Chemistry is preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics A shared first year to see where your interests lie: Stage 1: The first year provides you with a thorough or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. all our students study the same modules for knowledge of the fundamentals of biology. You the first year. This ensures you gain an excellent study the diversity of form and function in modules Biology MBiol Honours C103 A Level: AAB–ABB foundation in biology and gives you time to covering animals, plants and micro-organisms. You Including Biology and normally another science-related subject from: explore our broad curriculum. Transfer between take additional core modules in ecology, evolution, Biology (Cellular and Molecular Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology, Environmental our Biology and Zoology degrees is possible biochemistry, cell biology and genetics, and select one Biology) MBiol Honours C7C1 Science or Geology. General Studies is excluded. Chemistry is preferred until the end of Stage 1, if you find that your other topic from agricultural science, marine biology Biology (Ecology and at A or AS Level, but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics interests change during this time. and psychology. You also take part in small group A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics Conservation) MBiol Honours C183 teaching through tutorials with your personal tutor. minimum grade B or 6 if not offered at A or AS Level. Benefit from a broad curriculum: which includes International Baccalaureate: 32–34 points optional modules in agricultural science, marine Stage 2: You continue to study a wide range of Normally including Higher Level Biology at grade 6 or above. biology and psychology. organisms through topics including: biodiversity, Chemistry is preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics ecology and conservation; molecular biology and Develop practical skills: develop skills valued by or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry required at Standard Level development; vertebrate biology; animal physiology; employers through species identification field grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. plant biology; and microbiology. Optional modules courses and laboratory-based practical classes. are also available in more specialised topics, and there Zoology MBiol Honours C301 A Level: AAA–AAB Gain skills in field biology: through a week-long is the opportunity to do a short vocational placement. Including Biology and normally another science-related subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography or Psychology. Chemistry residential field course on ecology or animal is preferred at A or AS Level, but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry Continued overleaf. and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade B or 6 if not offered at A or AS Level. International Baccalaureate: 35 points Normally including Higher Level Biology at grade 6 or above. Your Future Career Chemistry is preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics Our graduates work in areas that include: research and or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry required at Standard Level 92ND development; environmental management; education; science grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. communication; clinical science; and sales and management. FOR LIFE Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees Some graduates use their degree as a stepping stone into very SCIENCES International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic different careers ranging from banking and retail management, Times Higher Education and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. to media production, event management, adventure tourism and World University Rankings advertising. Some of our graduates go on to postgraduate training, by Subject 2018 YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Agriculture; Animal Science; Applied Plant Science; Biomedical and undertaking an MSc or PhD. Biomolecular Sciences; Marine Sciences; Nutrition and Food; Psychology; Psychology and Biology

60 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Biology and Zoology www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 61 Stage 3: You study advanced specialist topics, Biology (Cellular and Biology (Ecology and Conservation) Zoology many of which are directly linked to our research Molecular Biology) BSc Honours | C182 | 3 years | BSc Honours | C300 | 3 years | expertise, such as: molecular evolution and BSc Honours | C1C7 | 3 years | systematics; genomics; photosynthesis; plant MBiol Honours | C183 | 4 years | MBiol Honours | C301 | 4 years | diseases; biotechnology; animal ecophysiology; MBiol Honours | C7C1 | 4 years | ecology (applied, behavioural, or modelling); and These degrees cover plants, animals and micro- Zoology is the scientific study of all forms of animal biodiversity science and management. To enhance These degrees cover plants, animals and micro- organisms. There is a strong focus on whole organisms, life, including how they behave, reproduce, evolve your skill set you will also have the opportunity organisms. There is a strong focus on biomolecules, their ecology and their role in the environment. and interact with other species and their environment. to select a module that focuses on development organelles and cells, and how they contribute to Stage 1: You study a common curriculum, developing Stage 1: You study a common curriculum, developing of ideas for a business. the function of organisms as a whole. a firm foundation in the subject and discovering where a firm foundation in the subject, putting animals in and Zoology Biology Throughout the course, there are opportunities Stage 1: You study a common curriculum, your interests lie (see Biology BSc Honours, page 61). context and discovering where your interests lie for laboratory and field-based work that equips developing a firm foundation in the subject and (see Biology BSc Honours, page 61). Stage 2: You focus on the study of how organisms you with the scientific skills required by professional discovering where your interests lie (see Biology interact with one another and with the wider Stage 2: Your study of animals becomes more biologists. In Stage 2, you take a species BSc Honours, page 61). environment, through topics including: UK wildlife; specialised, with topics such as: animal behaviour; identification field course, picking any two from Stage 2: You focus on the study of how organisms population genetics; plant biology; pollution science; animal physiology; entomology; vertebrate biology; plants, insects and birds. function through topics including: molecular biology vertebrate biology; and biodiversity, ecology and and biodiversity, ecology and conservation. Optional You can develop skills in fieldwork further during and development; cell biology; biotechnology; conservation. Optional modules are also available in modules are also available in more specialised Stages 2 and 3 through optional field courses. plant biology; and microbiology. You develop more specialised topics, and there is the opportunity topics, and there is the opportunity to do a short These include a project-based residential field practical skills required by professional biologists to do a short vocational placement. vocational work placement. course (locations include Kielder in Northumberland, through laboratory-based sessions that include Stage 3: You study advanced specialist topics, Stage 3: You study advanced specialist topics, many Millport in the Firth of Clyde, and Crete), a mammal practical training in molecular techniques. Optional many of which are directly linked to our research of which are directly linked to our research expertise, surveying skills module in the UK and a tropical modules are also available in more specialised expertise, such as: applied ecology; biodiversity such as: animal ecophysiology; behavioural ecology; conservation research module. Laboratory-based topics, and there is the opportunity to do a short science and management; behavioural ecology; mechanisms of behaviour; applied ecology; modules develop your ability to use molecular and vocational placement. animal ecophysiology; and ecological modelling. ecological modelling; and biodiversity science and related techniques. Stage 3: You study advanced specialist topics, To enhance your skill set you will also have the management. To enhance your skill set you will also During Stage 3 you spend around a third of your many of which are directly linked to our research opportunity to select a module that focuses on have the opportunity to select a module that focuses time on your own individual project. This can be expertise, such as: advanced cell biology; genomics; development of ideas for a business. on development of ideas for a business. based on field or laboratory research, a detailed biotechnology; and ‘bioprospecting’ for active Throughout the course, there are opportunities for Throughout the course, there are opportunities for review of research publications on a specialist topic, compounds. To enhance your skill set you will laboratory and field-based work that equips you with laboratory and field-based work that equips you with or a project to enhance the public understanding also have the opportunity to select a module that the scientific skills required by professional biologists. the scientific skills required by professional biologists. of science. focuses on development of ideas for a business. In Stage 2, you take a species identification field course, In Stage 2, you take a field course on identification Stage 4 (MBiol only): You build on the knowledge You spend around a third of your time on your picking any two from plants, insects and birds. of insects and birds. and skills you developed in the first three Stages, own individual project. This can be based on You develop skills in fieldwork further through field You develop skills in fieldwork further through field working alongside our research-active staff to laboratory research, a detailed review of research courses at Stages 2 and 3. These include a project- courses at Stages 2 and 3. These include a project- explore advanced topics in biology. You undertake publications on a specialist topic, or a project to based residential field course (locations include based residential field course (locations include a significant research project working with an active enhance the public understanding of science. Kielder in Northumberland, Millport in the Firth of Kielder in Northumberland, Millport in the Firth of research group. You also have the opportunity Stage 4 (MBiol only): You build on the knowledge Clyde, and Crete) and an optional mammal surveying Clyde, and Crete), an optional mammal surveying to choose from specialist topics such as: gene and skills you developed in the first three Stages, skills module in the UK or tropical conservation skills module in the UK, or a tropical conservation technology; wildlife disease management; applied working alongside our research-active staff to research module in Thailand. research module in Thailand. bioinformatics; and ecological survey techniques. explore advanced topics in biology. You undertake During Stage 3 you spend around a third of your time During Stage 3 you spend around a third of your time a significant research project working with an active on your own individual project. This can be based on your own individual project. This can be based research group. You also have the opportunity on field or laboratory research, a detailed review of on field or laboratory research, a detailed review of to choose from specialist topics such as: gene research publications on a specialist topic, or a project research publications on a specialist topic, or a project ‘My course has been interesting from technology; genetically engineered organisms; to enhance the public understanding of science. to enhance the public understanding of science. start to finish; you really get out what applied bioinformatics; antimicrobial discovery; you put in. There are many lab sessions and modelling and control in bioprocess systems. Stage 4 (MBiol only): You build on the knowledge Stage 4 (MBiol only): You build on the knowledge to teach you vital techniques should you and skills you developed in the first three Stages, and skills you developed in the first three Stages, want to pursue a career in industry.’ working alongside our research-active staff to working alongside our research-active staff to explore advanced topics in biology. You undertake explore advanced topics in zoology. You undertake Ollie, Biology (Cellular and Molecular a significant research project working with an active a significant research project working with an active Biology) BSc Honours research group. You also have the opportunity to research group. You also have the opportunity to choose from specialist topics such as: biodiversity choose from specialist topics such as: biological study conservation; ecosystem management; management of behaviour; global species conservation; animal of wildlife disease and epidemiology; and global welfare science; and wildlife disease and epidemiology. species conservation principles and practice.

62 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Biology and Zoology www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 63 Why Study With Us? Flexible study: we’ve designed our degrees so that all of our students, regardless of which degree they Biomedical and Newcastle is a designated National Centre of apply for, study the same core modules at the start Excellence in biomedical research, giving you the of their degree. This gives you time to explore the chance to study the very latest ideas in human subject areas and see where your interests lie before Biomolecular Sciences health and disease. you specialise in the later Stages of your course. League table ranking: This means you are able to transfer to a different Degree UCAS Entrance requirements degree within the biomedical and biomolecular 1st in the UK for student satisfaction for Biochemistry BSc Honours C700 A Level: AAA-AAB sciences programmes at the end of Year 1 if you Biochemistry (100% overall satisfaction score) – Including Biology or Chemistry, plus at least one find your interests change during this time. Biochemistry Integrated Master’s C701 from: Mathematics or Further Mathematics; Physics; National Student Survey 2017 MSci Honours Psychology; Biology; or Chemistry. General Studies, Use top 10 in the UK for Biomedical Sciences – Transfer to Medicine or Dentistry: any student Biomedical Genetics BSc Honours B901 of Mathematics, World Development, Communication The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide registered on a biomedical or biomolecular sciences and Culture and Critical Thinking not accepted. GCSE 2018 (Subjects Allied to Medicine category) degree at Newcastle can apply to transfer to the Biomedical Genetics Integrated Master’s B903 Chemistry and Biology (minimum grade A or 7) and first year of our Medicine and Surgery (A100) or GCSE Mathematics and English Language (minimum top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction (93% MSci Honours Dental Surgery (A206) degrees at the end of their grade B or 6) required if not offered at A or AS Level. overall satisfaction score) – National Student first year. Both schemes are: Biomedical Sciences BSc Honours B940 GCSE Combined Science (minimum grade A or 7) Survey 2017 (Subjects Allied to Medicine category) may be accepted. top 125 – Clinical, Pre-clinical and Health competitive, with a limited number of Biomedical Sciences Integrated Master’s B900 Sciences Biomedical and Biomolecular International Baccalaureate: 34–35 points places available MSci Honours category – Times Higher Education World With Biology or Chemistry and another science at University Rankings by Subject 2018 open to UK, EU and international students Medical Science (Deferred Choice) B902 Higher Level grade 5 or above. We regard Mathematics, BSc Honours Physics, Psychology, Biology and Chemistry as As a National Centre of Excellence, our biomedical Students will be selected on the basis of academic acceptable science subjects. Standard Level Chemistry research fields include: ageing; cell and molecular performance in the first year, a UKCAT score, a Pharmacology BSc Honours B210 and Biology required at grade 5 and Standard Level personal statement and, if shortlisted, an interview. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and English biosciences; cellular medicine; health and society; Physiological Sciences BSc Honours B100 required at grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level. genetic medicine; cancer research; neurosciences; Full details of the transfer process are available GCSE Combined Science (minimum grade A or 7) stem cells; and regenerative medicine. at www.ncl.ac.uk/sme/study/undergraduate/ may be accepted. admissions/biomed-transfer Professional accreditation*: all of our BSc Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees courses (excluding Medical Science (Deferred There is also a graduate entry route into Medicine available at Newcastle University (see page 171). International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic Choice)) are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB). Our Biochemistry, Biomedical and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. Make a direct contribution to world-leading research: Genetics and Biomedical Sciences Integrated through opportunities with our research institutes. Masters’ degrees have advanced accreditation by We encourage you to spend at least four weeks YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Biology and Zoology; Chemistry; Dentistry; Medicine; Nutrition and the Royal Society of Biology (RSB). Accreditation of your summer vacation after your second year Food; Pharmacy; Psychology by RSB recognises academic excellence in the on work experience. Opportunities include: biosciences that educates the research and development leaders and innovators of the future. vacation studentships/placements in one of the University’s research laboratories All professional accreditations are reviewed Your Future Career * paid part-time laboratory assistant scheme regularly by their professional body. Check online for second-year students (available on a Industries employing bioscientists for research and development for the most up-to-date information by course: 1ST IN THE competitive basis) include: health services; hospital and public health laboratories; www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees pharmaceuticals; biotechnology; chemical; cosmetics and UK FOR STUDENT Learn from international experts: as well as Boost your CV with a work placement: apply to toiletries; food and drink; medical, veterinary and agricultural SATISFACTION FOR conducting world-leading research, our staff provide spend nine to 12 months on an optional professional research in universities and research institutes. BIOCHEMISTRY students with the highest level of research-informed placement or work placement (subject to availability). teaching. This means you’ll graduate with cutting- Many of our graduates take an MSc or PhD before embarking on National Student Survey 2017 Find out more on pages 14–15. permanent employment. Some use their degree as a route for graduate edge knowledge in human health and disease. Study abroad: entry into medicine, dentistry and teaching, while others use their you can gain an international Learn in specialist teaching and research facilities: scientific knowledge to advise on patenting or scientific journalism. perspective on your subject by taking part in a including four specialist practical laboratories, an study abroad exchange, either in Europe through Our 2016 Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences BSc and MSci extensive medical sciences library and dedicated Erasmus+, or in Singapore, North America or Honours graduates are working in roles such as: clinical specialist; computer clusters. Australia via our non-EU exchange scheme. laboratory analyst; research technician; clinical data associate; trainee See page 16 for more information. clinical scientist; and international business development consultant.

(Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses of UK, EU and international undergraduate Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences BSc and MSci Honours leavers, within six months of graduating)

64 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 65 What You Will Study Integrated Masters’ (MSci) degrees: Our Integrated Biomedical Genetics Biomedical Sciences Masters’ (MSci) degrees are designed to give Our degrees are divided into two Phases and BSc Honours | B901 | 3 years | BSc Honours | B940 | 3 years | students who are interested in a career in research you can transfer between any of our degrees more in-depth training and experience within the Integrated Master’s Integrated Master’s at the end of Year 1 if you wish. laboratory environment. All of these degrees extend MSci Honours | B903 | 4 years | MSci Honours | B900 | 4 years | Phase 1 (all of your first year, and the first half your programme to four years. You will undertake of your second year): This Phase introduces an extended individual research project which Genetics is the study of how DNA is transmitted Modern medicine depends on the advances made you to biomolecular sciences through modules begins in the final semester of Year 3 and continues between generations and decoded to determine by scientists working in the biomedical sciences. covering: cell biology; biochemistry; microbiology throughout your final (fourth) year. our individual characteristics. The University’s These degrees combine key core subjects such and immunology; genetics; pharmacology; Institute of Genetic Medicine plays a major role as anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, All of our degrees emphasise the development of core physiology; practical skills in biomedical and in this degree, which covers: how hereditary microbiology, neuroscience, pharmacology practical skills which are in demand by employers. biomolecular sciences; and a foundation in material is passed on from one generation to the and physiology. Practical sessions provide you with hands-on next; how genes are controlled and how they, in cell and molecular medicine. You learn about: human anatomy; the nervous experience of key experimental techniques, ensuring turn, control development; and how mutations system and respiratory diseases; and clinical Phase 2 (the second half of your second year that you graduate with the scientific, problem-solving can lead to a wide range of diseases. and the remainder of your degree): This Phase is and critical skills valued in many graduate careers. immunology and viral pathogens. You will be able to specific to the individual degree that you choose. We also place particular significance on introducing Biomedical genetics examines themes such as: gene choose modules offered by our research institutes, you to the most recent and important advances expression; evolution; cytogenetics; bioinformatics; including: chronic and nutrition-related disease; the For BSc students, the degree culminates in a in the fields of our research-active teaching staff. human molecular genetics; genetic control of the genetics of common diseases; cancer biology and Sciences Biomedical and Biomolecular final-year research semester where you undertake cell cycle and development; and cancer biology. therapy; diseases of the human nervous system; an individual research project in an area linked Go to www.ncl.ac.uk/biomed/study and click on the biology of ageing; the immunology of health Some examples of the final-year research projects to your degree that interests you. This may be: any of our degrees to find out more about what you and disease; and medical biotechnology. This will study, including the modules for each Stage. completed by Biomedical Genetics students include: a laboratory project in one of our internationally multidisciplinary approach helps our understanding defining the molecular genetic basis of human rated research institutes, or in a research of diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease mitochondrial disease; and screening for genes laboratory abroad Biochemistry and AIDS for example, which is essential for the that cause the heart defects in Turner syndrome. development of new and improved treatments, a clinical study under the supervision of one of the BSc Honours | C700 | 3 years | medically qualified staff working within the Faculty as well as for preventative approaches. Integrated Master’s There are a wide range of topics available for you a project with a local school or college MSci Honours | C701 | 4 years | an IT-based project to explore during your third-year research project. Biochemistry is the study of life at the molecular Biomedical Sciences students have investigated We also have a tailor-made range of optional level – how genes and proteins regulate cells, tissues areas such as: analysis of the cellular infiltrate of modules for you to enhance your employability and ultimately whole organisms like you. You study graft-versus-host disease; targeting DNA repair as skills further in the final year of the programme. All a wide range of organisms from bacteria right up to a therapeutic strategy in acute myeloid leukaemia; students can select one from the following modules: humans. You’ll learn about the molecular basis of the and modelling liver disease using precision-cut slices. business for the bioscientist structure and processes of life. Biochemistry is at healthcare organisation and practice the core of many areas of biology and is responsible for a large number of scientific breakthroughs in science communication medicine and biotechnology. ‘The teaching quality on my course research in your chosen degree specialism You explore recent advances in the field of is exceptional. We’re taught by relevant bioethics biochemistry through topics such as: DNA replication, and recognised people in specific bioinformatics recombination and repair; gene expression; fields, so we learn about ongoing and chronic disease; cancer; and the importance of the ground-breaking research. All of the application of biochemistry in real-world problems material we study covers areas such as biofuels, nano-circuitry and bio-sensing. at the forefront of research.’ In the final year of study, Biochemistry students Nikita, Biomedical Genetics BSc Honours complete novel research projects. Previous titles include: DNA repair and PI3K inhibitors in cancer therapy; and characterising a novel regulator of macronutrient digestion as a potential obesity treatment.

66 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 67 Medical Science (Deferred Choice) Specialist modules in your third year concentrate on the most recent advances in pharmacology and BSc Honours | B902 | 3 years | include topics such as: clinical pharmacology and Business Management We encourage you to apply for this degree if you drug development; carcinogenesis and anti-cancer Degree UCAS Entrance requirements want to study biomedical and biomolecular sciences drugs; pharmacogenetics; neuropharmacology; toxicology; and pharmacological techniques. at Newcastle but are not yet sure which area you Business Management BA Honours N200 A Level: AAB want to specialise in. Novel research projects undertaken by Pharmacology Excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics and students have included: drug screening using English (minimum grade B or 6) required if not taken The first year is the same for all of our Biomedical at A or AS Level. See online for further information on hepatocytes derived from pancreatic tissue; hepatic and Biomolecular Sciences students. Choosing preferred A Level subjects and additional information our Deferred Choice degree lets you delay your toxicity following self-administered constituents of about GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

e-cigarettes in rats; and immune-related genotypes Business Management choice of specialism until the end of this shared year. International Baccalaureate: 35 points and risk of drug-induced liver injury. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies At this point you choose which degree you and English (Language and/or Literature) required at wish to study for your remaining two years for Physiological Sciences grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. our BSc degrees, or three years if you choose one of our Integrated Masters’ degrees. BSc Honours | B100 | 3 years | International Business Management A Level: AAB BSc Honours N121 Any subject combinations accepted excluding Pharmacology Physiology is the study of the organ systems General Studies. Minimum grade B or 6 in GCSE of the human body and how they control and With Placement BSc Honours N120 Mathematics and English and in a GCSE Modern Language (eg French) if not offered at AS or A Level. BSc Honours | B210 | 3 years | maintain body function in both normal (health) and pathophysiological (disease) states. See online for additional information about GCSE (or equivalent) requirements. Pharmacology explores how biologically active components (drugs) act on the body and how the The Physiological Sciences degree provides a International Baccalaureate: 35 points thorough understanding of how the human body body, in turn, can act on drugs. It is thanks to the Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies knowledge that a pharmacologist provides that you functions in health and disease, from individual required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. molecules and cells right up to the whole organism. Standard Level 5 or grade B in GCSE English and in can take an aspirin when you get a headache or have Physiology underpins many of the biomedical, a Modern Language (eg French) also required if not an anaesthetic when the dentist gives you a filling. clinical and healthcare sciences. offered at Higher Level. See online for additional Pharmacology at Newcastle focuses mainly on the information about GCSE (or equivalent) requirements. way drugs exert their therapeutic effect in humans The degree focuses on organs such as the Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees by modifying disease processes. We introduce heart, lungs, kidneys, brain and gastrointestinal you to the drugs that affect major systems of the tract to provide a broad and integrated International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic body, including the central nervous, cardiovascular, understanding of human body function. Topics and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. respiratory and endocrine systems. You will also covered include neuroscience, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, reproductive, developmental develop an understanding of drug disposition and YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Accounting and Finance; Agri-Business and Food Management; metabolism to expand your knowledge of both the and gastrointestinal physiology. Combined Honours (Business, plus up to two other subjects); Economics and Business Management; therapeutic effect and mechanism of toxicity of drugs. In your final year, you will undertake a novel research International Business Management at Newcastle University London; Marketing; Marketing and Management; project in one of our world-leading medical faculty Mathematics and Economics; Mathematics with Management; Modern Languages and Business Studies research institutes, on topics such as: cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and gastrointestinal physiology; neuroscience; obesity; diabetes; cancer; and ageing. Your Future Career Our graduates work with globally recognised companies including: British Airways; Cummins Limited; DHL; Nigel Frank International; TOP 200 FOR ‘There are lots of contact hours with Accenture; Brewin Dolphin; Barclays Bank; EY; Vodafone UK; BUSINESS AND the teaching staff on our course which Mercedes-Benz UK; Amazon; KPMG; and Hewlett-Packard. ECONOMICS give us the chance to ask lots of questions Our 2016 Business Management BA Honours graduates are Times Higher Education to improve our understanding.’ working in roles such as: account manager; business development World University Rankings by Subject 2018 Robin, Biomedical Genetics BSc Honours manager; new business development executive; product and channel development executive; technical account manager; and finance analyst.

(Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses of UK, EU and international undergraduate Business Management BA Honours leavers, within six months of graduating)

68 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 69 Why Study With Us? Study abroad: you can study at one of our Business Management Work placement/study abroad year (optional): partner universities in Europe between Stages 2 Spend a year between Stages 2 and 3 on a Our degrees offer significant real-world business BA Honours | N200 | 3 years | and 3. We also have partners outside of Europe. 12-month placement working in the UK or overseas, experience and outstanding work placement See page 16 for more information. or studying abroad at one of our partner universities. opportunities with globally recognised companies. Develop the personal and professional skills Prepare for a successful career: our degrees are required to become highly employable in a range Our current placement students are in roles such as League table ranking: aimed at future business leaders. You’ll develop skills of business environments and management business support intern, finance assistant, trainee top 200 – Business and Economics category – for a wide range of careers including consultancy, careers. This professionally accredited degree will assistant buyer, analyst, and continuous improvement Times Higher Education World University manufacturing, retail, finance and HR. develop your understanding of the strategic and technician, working on the following projects: Rankings by Subject 2018 operational context of businesses. Your knowledge mapping out business development opportunities Engage with real-world business challenges and is contextualised, and your employability enhanced, Professional accreditation*: Our Business issues: and develop vital management skills. and market alignment planning at IBM

through our strong emphasis on gaining practical, Business Management Management BA Honours degree offers the real-world business experience. This is via the use working within Mars’ manufacturing environment opportunity for graduate pathways to professional Enrich your passion for languages: with a choice of case study-led teaching and work experience to support activities to increase efficiencies accreditations by professional bodies including of language routes on our International Business opportunities with globally recognised companies, providing relationship management and support the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Management BSc Honours degree. like IBM, Disney and Siemens. to the Private Wealth Management division at Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Develop expertise and contacts to excel in your Goldman Sachs (CIPD). You are guaranteed membership of future career: our degrees offer dedicated careers We build your business awareness and help you the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and support and business engagement activities. develop the personal and professional skills required Stage 3: You have the opportunity to complete a associate-level membership of the Chartered We host a Career Development Week every year to become highly employable in a range of business dissertation exploring a business-related issue that Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), so that you can meet potential employers and environments. We also place a strong emphasis on interests you, or undertaking a consultancy project subject to module choice. explore possible careers. helping you develop practical skills for your future where you work with a business client, researching career. Throughout your degree, you will develop their organisation and presenting recommendations *All professional accreditations are reviewed DTUS sponsorship: our Business Management skills in areas such as teamworking and leadership, to improve their business. regularly by their professional body. Check online BA Honours degree is approved by the Defence negotiation, entrepreneurship, ethics, strategic for the most up-to-date information by course: You continue with advanced modules in Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS), a Ministry management, numeracy and IT. www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees of Defence sponsorship programme for students management, such as strategy and organisations, Stage 1: This year gives you firm foundations in and contemporary issues in international business Boost your CV with a work placement: apply who want to join the armed services or the MoD the key areas of business. You are introduced to management. You also choose from a range of to spend nine to 12 months on an optional civil service. www.da.mod.uk/colleges-schools the core management knowledge and skills that specialist topics and have the flexibility (with approval work placement (subject to availability). You’ll be are essential for running a successful business from the Degree Programme Director) to replace supported by our dedicated Placement Officer, including: accounting and finance; management and one of the optional topics with advanced business who works closely with the University’s Careers organisation; global business environments; business Spanish or a career development module. Service to help you to make the most of your emergence and growth; academic and professional skills and to find the best opportunities. Find out skills development; and quantitative techniques more on pages 14–15. necessary for modern business decision-making. Stage 2: You develop your understanding of effective leadership and management through ‘I’m hoping to work as a business compulsory modules including: operations strategy consultant once I graduate. Through my and management; people management and workplaces; research skills; and understanding modules and the use of international case work and organisations. You also have a range studies, I examine ethical principles and of optional modules to choose from. problems that can arise in a business environment. I’m now confident I can conduct myself well in business.’ Sherry, Business Management BA Honours

70 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Business Management www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 71 International Business Management Stage 2: You continue to develop your knowledge and understanding of core management topics such BSc Honours | N121 | 3 years as: international finance and the financial market; Chemical Engineering With Placement operations management; global perspectives on BSc Honours | N120 | 4 years | managing people and organisations; strategic Degree UCAS Entrance requirements marketing; and cross-cultural communication. Chemical Engineering BEng Honours H810 A Level: AAA Develop the knowledge and skills needed to manage You continue with your chosen language as well Including Mathematics and Chemistry, excluding the challenges involved in operating across borders. as exploring the culture, history and society of General Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, the country whose language you have chosen If you want to pursue a career in international, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass to learn. Students who are non-native English in the practical element. Grade B or 6 in GCSE multinational or global companies, this degree is speakers will study communication skills. Physics or Dual Award Science required if Physics designed for you. Organisations throughout the not offered at A Level. Chemical Engineering world recognise the importance of operating in a Work placement year/study abroad year: You International Baccalaureate: 37 points global market, while adapting to the local cultural spend your year abroad in a country where your With Mathematics and Chemistry at Higher Level context. This degree will prepare you for the diverse chosen language is spoken, studying at a partner grade 6 or above. Physics required at Standard Level and challenging world of international business. university, undertaking a work placement, or grade 5 or above if not offered at Higher Level. possibly a combination of the two. Your language pathways Chemical Engineering MEng Honours H813 A Level: AAA Stage 3: You study compulsory modules in advanced Including Mathematics and Chemistry and at least Developing proficiency in a modern language is Chemical Engineering with integral to this degree. There are several pathways global strategy, international business diplomacy, one of Further Mathematics, Physics, IT, or Biology, Bioprocess Engineering MEng Honours H831 excluding General Studies or Critical Thinking. through the degree, depending on your language and contemporary issues in international business management. You continue to develop your chosen For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we level and needs. Chemical Engineering with require a pass in the practical element. Grade B or 6 language. You also apply the knowledge and skills Industry MEng Honours H815 in GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science required Studying a modern language at post-A Level gained throughout your degree to an international if Physics not offered at A Level. or equivalent: you can study Chinese, French, business management topic of your choice for Chemical Engineering with Process Control MEng Honours H830 International Baccalaureate: 37 points German or Spanish at post-A Level or equivalent. your dissertation, or you can study international With Mathematics and Chemistry at Higher Level This four-year degree includes a year abroad in entrepreneurship and undertake an independent Chemical Engineering with grade 6 or above. Physics required at Standard Level a country where your chosen language of study research project. This will further develop your Sustainable Engineering MEng Honours HH82 grade 5 or above if not offered at Higher Level. is spoken, either studying at an international independent learning and research skills. If you partner university or on a work placement. are a non-native English speaker, you will study Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees In either case, the focus is on developing your working in intercultural settings. Foundation Year: if you don’t have the right mathematics and/or science qualifications for direct entry, you language skills and experiencing another culture. will be considered for a foundation year. See page 119 for details. Studying a modern language from beginners’ Pre-Entry Mathematics Course: if you don’t have the required mathematics qualifications, you may level: you can study Chinese, French, German be invited to take our Pre-Entry Mathematics Course to develop the mathematical skills needed to or Spanish from beginners’ level. This is a three- ‘I enjoy being taught by very professional, study your degree. Find out more online in the Entry Requirements tab of your chosen degree. year degree, but may be extended to four years enthusiastic and culturally diverse lecturers, International students: we offer a Chemical Engineering BEng Honours in Singapore either by taking a study abroad year or a work and the fact we have some autonomy in www.ncl.ac.uk/singapore/study placement (subject to visa restrictions). choosing the modules we want to study.’ International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic Studying advanced business English: this route and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. is available to non-native English speakers, who Ang, Business Management BA Honours have IELTS 6.5 on entry. This is a three-year degree, but may be extended to four years YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; either by taking a study abroad year or a work Engineering Foundation Programmes; Marine Technology; Mechanical Engineering. placement (subject to visa restrictions). Stage 1: You begin with foundation modules in business management, covering core topics including: accounting and finance; management and organisation; international business; and quantitative methods. You also develop skills in your chosen language.

72 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Business Management www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 73 Why Study With Us? If your chosen degree doesn’t have an integrated What You Will Study In the third year (Stage 3), you bring all this knowledge work placement year, you can still spend nine to together to design a process plant in teams. This Chemical engineers are responsible for the 12 months on an optional work placement (subject All of our chemical engineering degrees (except tests your knowledge of process selection, conceptual chemical and biochemical transformations to availability). Find out more on pages 14–15. Chemical Engineering with Industry) cover the same design, equipment design, process safety and behind thousands of everyday products, from the topics for the first three years. sustainability, and economic analysis. manufacture of medicines to freeze-drying food. Study abroad: with the agreement of the

Degree Programme Director, you can broaden Using case study-led teaching, you’re introduced In the fourth year (Stage 4), MEng students complete Professional accreditation*: all our degrees your academic experience by taking part in a to the core engineering, mathematics and an individual design project and substantial research are professionally accredited by the Institution study abroad exchange. Because our degrees science principles underpinning the design of a project. You can complete this at the University, of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Institute are professionally accredited, we will need to chemical engineering process plant – everything in industry, or at one of our partner universities in of Measurement and Control. IChemE accreditation find an appropriate academic programme in your from controlling chemical reaction rates to using Europe, Australia, Singapore or beyond.

means employers will recognise the quality of preferred country that meets the requirements of the specialist computer software to solve chemical Chemical Engineering Transfer between BEng and MEng degrees is your degree because it meets high professional accrediting body. Therefore, study abroad requests and process engineering problems possible up to the end of Stage 3 should your standards. It also means both our BEng and are considered on a case-by-case basis. Previous Working with liquids, solids and gases, we interests change as your knowledge develops. MEng degrees provide a pathway to becoming a students have studied in Singapore, Australia and teach you how to perform, measure, analyse However, transfers are subject to minimum grade chartered engineer (CEng). This is one of the most Canada. See page 16 for more information. and manipulate chemical reactions using recognised international engineering qualifications. equipment in our state-of-the-art laboratories requirements. To stay on an MEng degree or Take advantage of our strong industry links: transfer onto one, 60% average at the end of

Our four-year Master of Engineering (MEng) degrees with over 100 companies providing opportunities We introduce you to basic types of mass, heat each Stage is required. For Chemical Engineering are a direct route to becoming chartered. You for work experience, guest lectures, plant visits and momentum transfer, as well as the design with Industry MEng Honours, 65% is required. don’t need to study any more qualifications after and sponsorship. criteria for heat exchangers and other plant your degree to work towards chartered status. Our equipment used in process plants Continued overleaf. three-year BEng degree can also lead to chartered Enjoy flexibility and choice: our degrees share the Consultants from industry deliver classes on engineer status. However, you’ll need to complete same early curriculum, meaning you have flexibility current industrial practice as well as on issues further study, such as an approved Master’s degree. to transfer between them if your interests change surrounding safety management and Transfer from the BEng to one of our MEng degrees (see What You Will Study, opposite). environmental protection is possible. See What You Will Study, opposite. Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities: including an *All professional accreditations are reviewed interactive video teaching system in our labs. regularly by their professional body. Check online We’ll teach you the theory and practical application for the most up-to-date information by course: of chemical engineering, including how to use www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees industrial apparatus in our pilot plant. ‘I think the teaching quality on my course is Boost your CV with a work placement: on all Learn professional software: get experience with very good – I’ve learnt some new techniques of our degrees, you can gain work experience industry-standard chemical engineering software and approaches to tackling more complex and develop valuable skills that will make you stand in our dedicated computing suites. problems. The lecturers are very friendly out in the graduate marketplace. On our accredited DTUS sponsorship: our degrees are approved by the and will answer any questions that I have.’ Chemical Engineering with Industry degree Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS), Harry, Chemical Engineering MEng Honours (see page 76) you can take an integrated, assessed a Ministry of Defence sponsorship programme for year in industry. This will give you valuable work students who want to join the armed services or the experience without extending the length of your MoD civil service. www.da.mod.uk/colleges-schools degree. You will be assessed through an industrial project, which counts towards your final degree mark.

Your Future Career Employment sectors for our graduates include: pharmaceutical; chemical; energy; oil and gas; water; the environment; STUDY A biotechnology; and food and drink. PROFESSIONALLY Our degrees open up opportunities in careers ranging from ACCREDITED groundbreaking research and consultancy to business and management. Past graduates are also working internationally: DEGREE building and running plants in East Asia; operating water treatment processes in the Gulf; and developing catalysts in Chicago.

74 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Chemical Engineering www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 75 Chemical Engineering You receive a thorough introduction to core Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering with chemical engineering skills and knowledge for BEng Honours H810 3 years with Process Control Sustainable Engineering | | | the first three years of your degree (see What MEng Honours | H830 | 4 years | MEng Honours | HH82 | 4 years | MEng Honours | H813 | 4 years | You Will Study, page 75). Control engineers apply engineering principles to This degree focuses on the need for sustainable These degrees provide our broadest range of topics In the third-year group plant design project you design, build and manage sophisticated computer- engineering solutions that strike a balance between from across the full spectrum of chemical engineering. take on the role of a bioprocess engineer within your design team. based instrumentation and control systems that help environmental, social and economic considerations. It You will develop a wide range of knowledge and companies maintain a competitive edge. This degree is designed to help you understand the environmental skills across all of our specialist areas, allowing In the fourth year, your study focuses on focuses on the feedback mechanisms that make impact of industrial activities. You also learn the you to study at the cutting edge of our expertise, bioprocessing and bioreactor engineering through sure your chemical plant is operating as it should. importance of using cleaner processes from the topics such as biotechnology (covering the while keeping your career options open. start of an engineering project rather than remedial Chemical Engineering It explores modern control theory and process practical application of gene modification), cell action at the end of it. You receive a thorough introduction to core and molecular biology (introducing key methods control methodologies, producing graduates with chemical engineering skills and knowledge for used in research in this area) and gene technology. a broad base of chemical engineering knowledge You receive a thorough introduction to core chemical the first three years of your degree (see What and the specialist mathematics and computer skills engineering skills and knowledge for the first three You Will Study, page 75). Chemical Engineering with Industry required for careers in modern control engineering. years of your degree (see What You Will Study, page 75). In the third-year group plant design project MEng Honours | H815 | 4 years | You receive a thorough introduction to core you take on a design team role, working on chemical engineering skills and knowledge for In the third-year group plant design project you a comprehensive chemical engineering design This degree follows the same study programme the first three years of your degree (see What take on the role of sustainable engineer within your problem. Themes for the design project can be as our other chemical engineering degrees for the You Will Study, page 75). team, responsible for reducing the environmental quite diverse, but previous projects have included first two years (see What You Will Study, page 75). impact of the plant design. In the third-year group plant design project you topics such as brewery design, pharmaceutical You spend your third year on a fully accredited, take on the role of process control engineer within In your fourth year, you study specialist topics such manufacture and chemical processing. paid work placement in a chemical/process your team, designing a way of monitoring the as sustainable processing, energy and materials In Stage 4, MEng students choose topics in engineering company, giving you the chance to plant’s performance. technology, and cleaner design tools and techniques. advanced chemical engineering from across our gain valuable workplace skills and experience. These help you understand how chemical engineers In your fourth year, we introduce you to the specialisms: bioprocessing; intensified processing; You’ll work in a team of professional engineers can make a difference to the environment by creating state-of-the-art in industrial modern control theory. process control; and sustainable engineering. and scientists to apply your knowledge to an manufacturing solutions that reduce emissions, energy This covers robust, digital, model-based and You also complete an individual design project industrial problem defined by your host company. consumption, chemical use and waste. You also non-linear control. You also complete an individual and a substantial research project. We have strong links with over 100 companies, complete an individual design project and substantial design project and substantial research project. including P&G, MSD and ExxonMobil. research project. Chemical Engineering with Your technical skills are formally assessed through Bioprocess Engineering an industrial design project. You also complete MEng Honours | H831 | 4 years | selected chemical engineering topics by distance ‘If you like the idea of applying maths and learning. Placement selection decisions ultimately physics to solve real world problems, want Bioprocess engineering focuses on the role of rest with the company, but you will have plenty of a challenge and are prepared to work hard, living organisms in the manufacturing process, support to help you find potential employers and then this is the course for you. You need to be such as fermentation to produce alcohol and guide you through the application process. enzymes in detergents that allow washing at prepared to work in groups, enjoy working You return to the University for your final year to low temperatures. Bioprocessing is also key to with numbers and on computers.’ study a selection of topics that are tailored to take several growth industries, such as the production full advantage of the technical experience gained Ellie, Chemical Engineering with of biofuels and new medicines. Sustainable Engineering MEng Honours on your placement. You also complete a substantial This degree responds to industry demand by research project and enhanced design project that focusing on the use of bioreactors and their accounts for half of your study time throughout effective design, modelling, monitoring and control. the year. We also make excellent use of our state-of-the-art BioLab, which provides access to a range of small-scale unit operations and the latest equipment and instrumentation used in bioprocessing systems.

76 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Chemical Engineering www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 77 Why Study With Us? BSc Industrial Training Years are not formally assessed. You write a report on your placement Chemistry Chemistry at Newcastle offers you some of the and discuss your experience with your placement highest-specification teaching laboratories in the supervisor and academic contact. Degree UCAS Entrance requirements country in which to begin your scientific career. All placement students retain their student status Chemistry BSc Honours F100 A Level: ABB League table ranking: during their industrial training year. Chemistry With Industrial Training Year BSc Honours F102 Including Chemistry. No additional science required 91% overall student satisfaction score – but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. For National Student Survey 2017 Study abroad: students on our Study Abroad Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require MChem Honours degrees spend their third year BSc Honours F151 a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics Professional accreditation*: our degrees are studying at a partner university in Europe, North grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher level. accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry America or Asia. With Industrial Training Year BSc Honours F122 International Baccalaureate: 34 points (RSC) and fully meet the academic criteria for The year abroad is assessed on the basis of a Including Higher Level Chemistry grade 6 or above. Chartered Chemist (CChem). Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies research project you complete while abroad and also required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. Students who are planning for a career in chemical by distance learning modules in advanced organic research in industry or academia, or who may wish and inorganic chemistry. It gives you the opportunity Chemistry MChem Honours F103 A Level: AAB to study for a higher qualification such as a PhD, to experience another country and culture for a Including Chemistry. No additional science required are encouraged to apply for an MChem degree. With Industrial Training Year MChem Honours F106 year, while furthering your knowledge of chemistry. but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. For See page 16 for more information. With Study Abroad MChem Honours F107 Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require Our MChem degrees last four years and provide a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics a more in-depth study of chemistry than our BSc Gain knowledge about the world of work: meet Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher level. degrees. They also include a research project in the business representatives during our Professional MChem Honours F123 International Baccalaureate: 35 points fourth year that gives you experience of working in Awareness Day. We also organise one-to-one With Industrial Training Year MChem Honours F124 With Higher Level Chemistry at grade 6 or above. a research environment. meetings between final-year students and Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies academics to discuss your future. With Study Abroad MChem Honours F156 required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. *All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body. Check online Enjoy outstanding facilities: learn in our state-of- Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees for the most up-to-date information by course: the-art working environment, including £3.9 million International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees chemistry research laboratories, modern teaching and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. laboratories and specialist IT facilities. Boost your CV with an industrial training year: students on our degrees with Industrial Training Get kitted out for your studies: receive a starter YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Biology and Zoology; Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences; Chemical Year apply to spend a paid year in industry in the pack worth about £200, which includes textbooks, Engineering; Dentistry; Medicine; Pharmacy UK or abroad. calculator, lab coat, goggles, a molecular modelling kit and access to a world-leading scientific It’s a great opportunity to gain first-hand drawing programme. experience of working in the chemical industry Your Future Career and, if you impress your host company, could Gain research experience: through a summer 91% result in a job offer on graduation. It also develops placement opportunity in chemistry. Most of our graduates work in scientific research-related roles valuable skills such as teamwork, communication, or technical occupations. The main employers are those in OVERALL and time and project management that will appeal Hear speakers from industry: enjoy a weekly the chemical and related industries such as: pharmaceuticals; STUDENT to a broad range of employers. seminar programme with talks from academic agrochemicals; petrochemicals; toiletries; plastics; and polymers. and industrial speakers. SATISFACTION We give you lots of support to find a suitable Other key sectors include the food and drink industry, utilities SCORE placement. This includes helping to write your Be rewarded: we offer prizes at each Stage to and energy research, the health and medical sector, and research CV to send out to our extensive list of industrial reward excellence in academic performance. National Student Survey 2017 organisations and agencies. Some of our graduates enter very contacts, such as Akzo Nobel, AstraZeneca, Find out where your interests lie: the first two different career areas such as: finance; marketing, sales and BP, GlaxoSmithKline, Lubrizol and P&G, who years of our degrees are broadly the same, advertising; sport; art and design; and social and welfare professions. have previously hosted our placement students. providing you with a solid foundation in chemistry Our Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry degrees are particularly MChem Industrial Training Years count directly and allowing you to explore the subject. Transfer suited to careers in the pharmaceutical industry, hospital towards your final degree mark. You complete a is possible at any Stage (see What You Will Study, laboratories and firms specialising in clinical diagnosis. If you research project and distance learning modules page 80). Study chemistry by itself or combine want to pursue chemistry research in industry or academia, in advanced organic and inorganic chemistry it with medicinal chemistry for a degree highly a good chemistry degree (usually an MChem) is essential, during your placement. valued in the pharmaceutical and medical fields. often followed by a research degree (PhD).

78 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Chemistry www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 79 What You Will Study Stage 3: You study advanced organic and inorganic Chemistry Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry chemistry, both of which include an advanced Stage 1: All of our chemistry degrees share the same BSc Honours | F100 | 3 years | BSc Honours | F151 | 3 years | laboratory course. first year, building on your existing knowledge of With Industrial Training Year With Industrial Training Year chemistry with modules covering: general chemistry; Chemistry students continue with physical chemistry BSc Honours | F102 | 4 years | BSc Honours | F122 | 4 years | organic chemistry; physical chemistry; inorganic and all students undertake an independent research Chemistry chemistry; biological and medicinal chemistry; literature project. Medicinal Chemistry students MChem Honours | F103 | 4 years | MChem Honours | F123 | 4 years | and analytical chemistry. study modules that reflect the specialist nature of the course, including: cancer chemotherapy; practical With Industrial Training Year With Industrial Training Year This high level of shared content gives you time medicinal chemistry; toxicology; and enzymology. MChem Honours | F106 | 4 years | MChem Honours | F124 | 4 years | to explore the subject and find out where your With Study Abroad With Study Abroad interests lie. You can transfer between our degrees, Stage 4 (MChem only): You carry out an extended MChem Honours F107 4 years MChem Honours F156 4 years at any stage, if your interests change and you meet research project in a research laboratory in an area | | | | | | related to your interests. You also choose from a our requirements. All of our chemistry degrees share the same first All of our chemistry degrees share the same first range of advanced optional modules including: Stage 2: You continue to build on your knowledge year (Stage 1) and a high level of content in the year (Stage 1) and a high level of content in the of: organic chemistry; physical chemistry; inorganic further organic, inorganic and physical chemistry second year (Stage 2), providing you with a solid second year (Stage 2), providing you with a solid chemistry; and structural chemistry. selectivity and stereocontrol in organic synthesis foundation in core chemistry topics. See What foundation in core chemistry topics. See What You You Will Study, opposite. Will Study, opposite. You take a group assignment module to create a chemical structure and dynamics learning pack on a given topic, teaching you highly applications of physical chemistry in energy, These degrees provide you with a thorough These degrees provide a thorough understanding transferable skills – from giving presentations, to environmental, and biological research understanding of all the main areas of chemistry. of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. networking and working with a group of your peers catalyst application and design Organic, inorganic and physical chemistry form However, they also explore, in depth, those aspects to deliver a range of tasks. This prepares you to be an the backbone of your study at each Stage. of chemistry that are important to the pharmaceutical advanced methods in drug discovery industry. Medicinal Chemistry topics include the agile graduate, ready for your chosen career path. Transferable graduate skills such as problem solving, principles of drug design, enzymology, toxicology teamworking, presentation and communication, are We also introduce you to bioactive natural products and chemotherapy. from plant and marine organisms and their role in fully integrated in each degree programme. You also naturally derived drugs. undertake a high proportion of laboratory work to MChem students have the opportunity to broaden develop the skills required by professional chemists. and deepen their understanding of chemistry and Chemistry students take a module introducing a medicinal chemistry with an advanced year of study MChem students have the opportunity to broaden series of topics in contemporary inorganic, organic in Stage 4. and physical chemistry. Medicinal Chemistry and deepen their understanding of chemistry with students study the principles of drug design. an advanced year of study in Stage 4. The Industrial Training Year option provides you with the training and work experience in your third The Industrial Training Year option provides you year to make you more competitive in the job with the training and work experience in your market after graduation, see page 79. third year to make you more competitive in the ‘Teaching is of a really high standard; job market after graduation, see page 79. The Study Abroad option gives you the opportunity to spend your third year studying chemistry at one the academic staff are great and very The Study Abroad option gives you the opportunity of our partner universities in Europe, North America open to answering any questions you to spend your third year studying chemistry at one or Asia. See Study abroad, page 79. have. They often have open office hours of our partner universities in Europe, North America where you can go and find them or you can or Asia. See Study abroad, page 79. email them and they’re happy to help.’

Julie, Chemistry BSc Honours ‘I enjoy the large amount of time we get to spend in the laboratory. I’ve enjoyed almost all of my modules, especially the ones where I can relate what we are doing in labs to the theory we are learning in lectures.’ Helen, Chemistry BSc Honours

80 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Chemistry www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 81 Why Study With Us? BEng Honours, Accredited CEng (partial) – these degrees are accredited as fully meeting the academic Civil Engineering Civil engineers are creative problem solvers, requirement for registration as an incorporated responsible for the infrastructure that underpins engineer (IEng) and partially meeting the academic Degree UCAS Entrance requirements our quality of life. requirement for registration as a chartered engineer Civil Engineering BEng Honours H200 A Level: AAB League table ranking: (CEng). A programme of accredited Further Learning will be required to complete the educational base for Including Mathematics but excluding General Studies top 20 in the UK – The Complete University With Year in Industry BEng Honours H205 www.jbm.org.uk and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics Guide 2018 CEng. See for further information

Civil and Structural Engineering BEng Honours H210 A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. and details of Further Learning programmes for CEng. Engineering Civil GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B 2nd in the UK for research power – With Year in Industry BEng Honours H206 or 6) required if Physics not offered at A or AS Level. Research Fortnight 2014 Power Ratings Transfer between a BEng and MEng degree is possible up to the end of the second year if you International Baccalaureate: 35 points top 175 – Engineering and Technology Civil and Surveying Engineering BEng Honours H202 achieve the appropriate academic standard. With Mathematics at Higher Level grade 5 or above. category – Times Higher Education World With Year in Industry BEng Honours H208 Physics required at Standard Level grade 5 or above University Rankings by Subject 2018 *All professional accreditations are reviewed if not offered at Higher Level. top 200 – Civil and Structural Engineering regularly by their professional body. Check online Civil Engineering MEng Honours H290 A Level: AAA category – QS World University Rankings for the most up-to-date information by course: Including Mathematics but excluding General Studies by Subject 2017 www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees With Year in Industry MEng Honours H295 and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics Professional accreditation*: our civil Boost your CV with a year in industry: Civil and Structural Engineering MEng Honours H242 A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B engineering degrees are accredited by the between Stages 2 and 3, spend a year on a With Year in Industry MEng Honours H296 or 6) required if not offered at A or AS Level. Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), which is made paid industrial placement, working on real-life up of the following four professional bodies: civil engineering projects. Civil and Surveying Engineering MEng Honours H292 International Baccalaureate: 37 points With Mathematics at Higher Level grade 6 or above. Institution of Civil Engineers You’ll gain first-hand experience of working in With Year in Industry MEng Honours H298 Physics required at Standard Level grade 5 or above industry, putting your learning into practice, and if not offered at Higher Level. Institution of Structural Engineers testing and developing your professional expertise. Chartered Institution of Highways You’ll also develop valuable workplace skills Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees and Transportation such as teamwork, communication and project Foundation Year: if you don’t have the right mathematics and/or science qualifications for direct entry, Institute of Highway Engineers management. If you impress your host company, you will be considered for a foundation year. See page 119 for details. The JBM works with universities to ensure their it could even result in a job offer on graduation. Pre-Entry Mathematics Course: if you don’t have the required mathematics qualifications, you may degree programmes develop professional engineers be invited to take our Pre-Entry Mathematics Course to develop the mathematical skills needed to study Securing a placement will be your first step in the who will continue to provide a global contribution to your degree. Find out more online in the Entry Requirements tab of your chosen degree. transition from study to employment and there is sustainable, economic growth and ethical standards. International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic support to help you identify opportunities, write your and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. Our civil and surveying engineering degrees are CV and make applications. There is a dedicated accredited by the Chartered Institution of Civil tutor who is your help and support during this year Engineering Surveyors (ICES) and the MEng away from campus. YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Chemical Engineering; Earth Science; Electrical and Electronic degree is also accredited by the Royal Institution Engineering; Engineering Foundation Programmes; Marine Technology; Mathematics and Statistics; Study abroad: on certain degrees you can of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). This means you Mechanical Engineering; Surveying and Mapping Science broaden your academic experience by taking can be assured of graduating with a degree that part in an optional study abroad exchange as meets the standards set by industry. a fully accredited part of your degree. We have We offer two levels of accredited degree: partners in a range of countries including Hong Kong, Sweden, Singapore and the USA. Our study Your Future Career MEng Honours, Accredited CEng (full) – these abroad options are taught in English so you don’t degrees are accredited as fully meeting the Our graduates work for organisations such as: Atkins; Arup; need to know a second language. You can even academic requirement for registration as a AECOM; CH2M Hill; Mott MacDonald; MWH; Balfour Beatty; complete a real engineering project overseas. TOP 20 chartered engineer (CEng). and Transport for London. See page 16 for more information. As well as civil engineering careers, our graduates work in the IN THE UK Study a design-intensive degree: you’ll complete mining, nuclear, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. The Complete University large sustainable engineering design projects in Some graduates undertake advanced study (eg PhD or MSc) Guide 2018 Stages 1, 2 and 3. in civil engineering or related subjects. Our degrees also equip you for careers in areas such as Continued overleaf. management, administration, banking and insurance, with organisations such as HSBC and IBM. Some graduates take up commissions in the armed forces.

82 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Civil Engineering www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 83 Enjoy close links with industry: including site visits, human system demands and impacts focuses Civil Engineering Civil and Structural Engineering guest lectures, placement and job opportunities, an on the challenges facing civil engineers, such BEng Honours | H200 | 3 years | BEng Honours | H210 | 3 years | industrial advisory panel that ensures our degrees as climate change, growing populations and are industrially relevant, and our ACCESS event where scarce resources, as well as issues such as With Year in Industry With Year in Industry you meet and network with our industrial partners. ethics and management BEng Honours | H205 | 4 years | BEng Honours | H206 | 4 years | surveying explores engineering surveying, Learn in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities: MEng Honours | H290 | 4 years | MEng Honours | H242 | 4 years | independently rated ‘excellent’ by professional GPS, aerial photography, 3D laser scanning, accreditors, for structures, geotechnics, surveying, and the mapping and positioning techniques With Year in Industry With Year in Industry hydraulics, environmental engineering and transport. that underpin any infrastructure project MEng Honours | H295 | 5 years | MEng Honours | H296 | 5 years | Engineering Civil Enjoy flexibility to pursue your interests: through Each theme is studied in different proportions Stages 1 and 2: You study a broad range of modules These degrees are designed for students who wish project work, module choices and a broad range depending on which degree you choose. There from across all five of our study themes (see What You to follow a career in structural engineering. While of study pathways. are also different options depending on whether Will Study, opposite). These are designed to give you they do not prevent you from working in other areas you study a BEng or MEng course. a firm foundation in core civil engineering knowledge of civil engineering, they specifically focus on the Start your studies in the best possible way: receive a and skills. Our ACCESS event in Stage 2 will help design of structures such as bridges and buildings. starter pack that contains essential study resources BEng students: In your final (third) year, you participate in a residential interactive workshop you prepare for making course and career decisions. We have excellent facilities to support your studies, and head out on a field course in your first week. including large-scale laboratories for testing heavy away from Newcastle with leading researchers and Year in Industry: Between Stages 2 and 3, structures, such as steel-reinforced concrete beams, Gain a new perspective on the world: including industrial partners. Everyone works together to students on our Year in Industry degrees undertake and a shaking table for analysing the effect of how society can prepare for, and meet, challenges explore and identify novel ideas for research and/or a professional placement in the civil engineering earthquakes on structures. such as climate change and population growth. design projects. You then develop and investigate sector, see page 83. Develop core civil engineering knowledge in areas an idea of your choosing before writing and Stages 1 and 2: You study a broad range of modules Stage 3: MEng and BEng students from across such as structures and transportation, water submitting your work as a final-year dissertation. from across all five of our study themes (see What all of our courses work together on a large civil supply and sanitation. You Will Study, page 84. These give you a firm MEng students: In your final (fourth) year, you engineering design project, such as a major new foundation in core civil engineering skills before you DTUS sponsorship: our degrees are approved by the study advanced modules that reflect your interests transport scheme or master-planning a city-centre specialise in later Stages. Our ACCESS event in Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS), and chosen degree course. You also have a choice redevelopment. In the second half of the year, Stage 2 will help you prepare for making course a Ministry of Defence sponsorship programme for of modules that offers career-enhancing skills. MEng students continue the design project and BEng students who want to join the armed services or the and career decisions. Global engineering is an international design students participate in the residential workshop. MoD civil service. www.da.mod.uk/colleges-schools and build challenge that has seen students Year in Industry: Between Stages 2 and 3, Stage 4 (MEng only): You choose one of four work in Borneo to design and build a water students on our Year in Industry degrees undertake specialisms, each with its own specialist laboratory supply for a remote jungle village a professional placement in the civil engineering What You Will Study and research-led teaching: Career development allows students to benefit sector, see page 83. Designing sustainable solutions to infrastructure environmental engineering explores the chemical from our excellent links with industry and undertake problems is at the heart of our degrees. In Stages 1, and biological properties of air, land and water Stage 3: Your study becomes more specialised, a work placement 2 and 3 you will undertake a large engineering design as they apply in processes such as wastewater with topics that focus on structural design, such task where you will be expected to apply your skills Business enterprise in science and engineering treatment and contaminated land remediation as architecture for structural engineers and structural and knowledge from all of your studies to solve a explores how to set up and operate a business analysis. MEng and BEng students from across geotechnical engineering focuses on the properties large and complex civil engineering problem. in the construction sector all of our courses work together on a large civil of earth materials that can be manipulated to create engineering design project, such as a major new things on or in the ground, such as foundations, From the core curriculum of civil engineering design, In Stage 4, we teach all of our modules in transport scheme or master-planning a city-centre tunnels and dams our courses are built around five different themes: week-long blocks, often alongside our MSc redevelopment. In the second half of the year, MEng infrastructure introduces you to the principles students and professional engineers from industry. transport engineering considers all aspects of students continue the design project and BEng of structural and materials engineering that can This means you will work full time on a unit of transport schemes, from the design of highways students participate in the residential workshop. be applied to the design and building of bridges, study for one week, with the following week to smartcard ticketing schemes like the Oyster buildings and transport systems timetabled for independent study. Card, and the growing use of intelligent transport Stage 4 (MEng only): You advance your knowledge and skills with specialist topics such as: seismic- water resources engineering explores a variety modelling and informatics develops the resistant design; the design of unique and unusual of issues, such as groundwater, pollution studies, mathematical, analytical and computational structures; structural reliability and analysis; and and the role of climate change in flooding skills you’ll use in your design projects advanced mathematical modelling techniques. environmental systems explores our relationship You also carry out a research project. Linked with You also undertake an investigative research with the environment around us, including water, an industrial partner, or based on our world-leading project, developing your research skills. land and air and internationally excellent research, project topics can include: developing flood defence schemes; testing new civil engineering materials; and working with charities in the developing world.

84 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Civil Engineering www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 85 Civil and Surveying Engineering Year in Industry: Between Stages 2 and 3, students on our Year in Industry degrees undertake BEng Honours | H202 | 3 years | a professional placement in the civil engineering Classics and Ancient History With Year in Industry sector, see page 83. BEng Honours | H208 | 4 years | Degree UCAS Entrance requirements Stage 3: Your study becomes more specialised, A Level: AAB–ABB MEng Honours | H292 | 4 years | with advanced study in surveying including Ancient History BA Honours V110 Excluding General Studies. co-ordinate systems, satellite positioning, and data Classical Studies BA Honours Q810 With Year in Industry analysis. BEng and MEng students from across International Baccalaureate: 32–35 points MEng Honours | H298 | 5 years | all of our courses work together on a large civil Classics BA Honours Q800 Including three subjects at grade 5 or above at engineering design project, such as a major new Higher Level. These degrees are designed for students who transport scheme or master-planning a city-centre wish to follow a career in the engineering surveying Classical Studies and English BA Honours QQ83 A Level: AAB redevelopment. In the second half of the year, profession, or in the broader civil engineering and Including English and excluding General Studies. MEng students continue the design project, and BEng surveying sectors. While they do not prevent you International Baccalaureate: 35 points Ancient History Classics and students participate in the residential workshop. from working in other areas of civil engineering, they With English grade 6 at Higher Level. specifically focus on the surveying and measurement Stage 4 (MEng only): You advance your knowledge skills that ensure infrastructure is built as designed, and skills with specialist topics such as geographical Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees in exactly the right position. information systems and applied surveying. You International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic can choose additional study modules from a broad and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. Stages 1 and 2: You study modules from the range of civil engineering topics. fundamental civil engineering themes of infrastructure, modelling and informatics, and surveying (see What YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Ancient History and Archaeology; Archaeology; Combined Honours You Will Study, page 84). Specialist modules from (Classics and Ancient History, plus up to two other subjects); History the surveying theme include a residential field course mapping a Lake District valley, digital surveying techniques, and 3D laser scanning. Our ACCESS Why Study With Us? Develop professional research skills: showcase event in Stage 2 will help you prepare for making skills that employers value through the Ancient course and career decisions. Studying Classics and Ancient History at Newcastle History portfolio project and dissertation modules. allows you to explore the worlds of Ancient Greece and Rome from a variety of perspectives. Learn Greek or Latin: learn from beginners’ or advanced level with our nationally acclaimed League table ranking: ‘Language in Action’ classes. Quickly get to grips ‘The teaching quality on the course is 9th in the UK – The Complete University with classical literature in the original language, brilliant. The lecturers are so passionate Guide 2018 thanks to small class sizes and innovative teaching. about their subjects and this comes across Boost your CV with a work placement: apply See the classical world come to life: enjoy in their teaching. It’s the perfect course to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work for people who want to make an extracurricular field trips that take advantage of placement (subject to availability). Find out more the North East’s rich history, including the nearby impact on the world.’ on pages 14–15. World Heritage Site of Hadrian’s Wall, and the Chandan, Civil and Structural Engineering MEng Honours classically inspired Belsay and Wallington Halls. Study abroad: you can take part in a study abroad exchange in Europe through the Erasmus+ Access world-class treasures in the University scheme, particularly at the historic Italian University museum: the Great North Museum: Hancock of Bologna. See page 16 for more information. on campus includes spectacular objects from Ancient Greece and Rome and a resource-rich Learn from leading experts: our research expertise specialist library. We also have our own dedicated includes: Greek and Roman poetry and history classical library. writing; ancient speeches, music, philosophy and science; Minoan Crete; Roman Republican and Join a close-knit group of staff and students: Imperial history; classical influence in European engage with the world of antiquity while literature and art; and encounters between the developing skills for a broad range of careers. Greek world and neighbouring cultures such as Egypt and Persia.

86 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Civil Engineering www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 87 88 and LatinGreek languages. in ancienthistoryandculture, archaeology, that haveyourspecialinterest, from amenuoftopics addition, youchooseadvancedmodulesinsubjects your portfolio,whichincludesadissertation.In Stage 3:You spendathird ofyourtimecompleting range ofsources. by preparing adossierofevidencefrom abroad to conductresearch toaprofessional standard investigate aspecificissue.Itgivesyouthechance project examiningandanalysingancientmaterialsto work onyourportfolio.Thisisanindependentstudy periods andoptionalculturaltopics.You begin Stage 2:You studyhistoriography, keyhistorical Greek orLatinlanguage,archaeology orhistory. modules from topicsinGreek andRomanculture, skills ininterpreting texts.You chooseyourremaining on Greek andRomanliterature, whichdevelopyour interpret primaryevidence.You taketwomodules history, whichdevelopyourabilitytoanalyseand Stage 1:You studymodulesonGreek andRoman even ifyouhavenoprevious experience. the studyofGreek orLatinlanguageifyouwish, archaeological material.You cancombinethiswith including literarytexts,inscriptions,andvisual with different survivingformsofancientevidence, We placeastrong emphasisonstudentsengaging principally ontheperiodfrom 776BCtoAD480. This degree inGreek andRomanhistoryfocuses BA Honours | Ancient History Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 communications representative; andgraduaterecruitment officer. in roles suchas:businessdevelopment executive;international Our 2016 AncientHistoryBAHonours graduatesare working finance;tourism;andmarketing. the arts;politics;localgovernment; six monthsofgraduating) undergraduateof UK,EUandinternational AncientHistoryBAHonoursleavers, within (Destinations ofLeaversfrom HigherEducationsurvey2015–16, basedon responses Our graduatesworkinareas that include:academia,teachingand Your Future Career

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modules inancientculture, historyorlanguage. interest toyou.You alsotakefurtheroptional or twoextendedessayscoveringtopicsofspecial you forStage3,where youworkonadissertation to majorworksofclassicalliterature. Thisprepares in techniquesforindependentresearch, asapplied A speciallydesignedStage2moduletrainsyou research andwritingskills. culture.Western Keymodules alsodevelopyour and historiography;classicalinfluenceson literature; materialculture; thought;rhetoric;history and advancedstudyoftopicsincluding:classical Stages 2and3:You undertakemore intensive critical abilitiesinhandlingprimaryevidence. archaeology. Theyare designedtodevelopyour Greek andLatinlanguages,ancienthistory, and literature, artandarchitecture, philosophy, Stage 1:OurmodulescoverGreek andRoman North Museum:Hancock. University’s outstandingcollectionsattheGreat drama. StudentsstudyingGreek artwillenjoythe Greece andRomeasthefoundationsofEuropean historiography; andthetragediesofclassical poetry; Greek andRomanmusic;ancientspeeches; distinctive topics,including:Greek andRoman Staff research expertiseallowsustooffer several if youwish,evenhavenoprevious experience. tradition. You canalsostudyaclassicallanguage philosophy, science,medicineandtheclassical literature, history, art,architecture, myth,religion, study Greek andRomanculture inallitsforms– This degree isaimedatstudentswhowantto BA Honours | Classical Studies

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or eventakeoneupinStage2. continue tostudyoneoftheclassicallanguages, modules andathird onEnglish literature. You can You spendatleastathird ofyourtimeonclassical culture.Western history; historiography;andclassicalinfluenceson writing; classicalliterature; materialculture; thought; a widevarietyofgenres andperiods;film;creative a rangeoftopicscovering:Englishliterature from O Brother, WhereArtThou?You alsochoosefrom Homer’s lliadandOdysseyinfilmssuchasTroy and dramatisations oftheOedipusstory, andtheuseof interests. Recenttopicsinclude21st-century extended project onatopicreflecting yourindividual English literature. InStage3thistakestheformofan degree byexploringaspectsofclassicalinfluencein degree. You continuetolinkthetwosidesofyour study modulesare centraltothelaterStagesofyour Stages 2and3:Ourspeciallydesignedindependent stages. will informyourstudyofliterature andfilminlater introduced tomajortextsandaspectsofculture that in theexcitingTransformations module.You are also connections betweenclassicalandEnglishliterature culture, thoughtandhistory. You begintoexplore the you studyaspectsofGreek andRomanliterature, approaches toliterature inEnglish.Alongsidethis, Stage 1:We introduce youtoimportanttextsand previous experience. classical languageifyouwish,evenhaveno connections betweenthetwo.You canalsostudya culture oftheclassicalworld,andexplores the variety oftextswritteninEnglishalongsidethe and films.Thisdegree allowsyoutostudytherich profoundly influencedEnglishnovels,poetry, plays Roman andGreek literature andculture have BA Honours | Classical StudiesandEnglish

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topics related tooneofyourchosenmodules. on asubjectofyourchoiceorspecialstudy In Stage3,youmayalsoundertakeadissertation tradition, artandarchaeology. ancient history, thehistoryofideas,classical optional modulesyoucanchoosetopicssuchas using aselectionofpoetryandprose texts.Inyour interpretation exercises inbothGreek andLatin, You continuetoundertaketranslation,analysisand and Euripides,aswelllesswell-knownauthors. Tacitus,authors suchasVirgil, Homer, Sophocles in LatinandGreek. You canalsostudy, indepth, Stages 2and3:You continueyourlanguagemodules philosophy, andliterature intranslation. options suchasancienthistory, artandarchitecture, Latin attheappropriate level.You alsochoosefrom Stage 1:You studylanguagemodulesinGreek and subject area shouldyouwishto. ancient history, archaeology orhistory, oranother of yourtimestudyingtopicsfrom classicalstudies, flexibility ofthedegree meansyoucanspendsome in whichGreek andLatintextswere written.The equips youwithadeepunderstandingofthecontext history andarchaeology ofGreece andRome.This from topicscoveringtheliterature, art,philosophy, You complementyourlanguagestudybyselecting in reading, whiledevelopingskillsofliteraryanalysis. study classesenableyoutoimprove yourfluency read Greek andLatintexts.Translation andtextual in theessentialknowledgeandskillsrequired to Language classesprovide athorough grounding command ofbothbytheendyourdegree. Latin andathird studyingGreek, leadingtoagood Each year, youspendonethird ofyourtimestudying linguistic andtranslationskills. authors, whilealsodevelopingandenhancingyour literature intheoriginallanguagebymajorclassical Much ofyourworkwillbebasedaround thestudyof level tomatchyourprevious experience. can bestudiedeitherfrom beginners’oradvanced aspects oftheclassicalworld.BothLatinandGreek languages andliterature, aswellavarietyof In thisdegree youfocusonGreek andLatin BA Honours | Classics www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees

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89 Classics and Ancient History Why Study With Us? Experiential learning: take specialist career and graduate development modules, which recognise If you enjoy the challenge of studying and Combined Honours and reward you for extracurricular roles and mastering more than one subject, our Combined experience. You can also choose from a wide range Honours degree has plenty to offer you. Degree UCAS Entrance requirements of community engagement or independent projects. League table ranking: Combined Honours BA Honours Y001 A Level: AAB Develop interdisciplinary skills: we’ll introduce Specific subjects and grades may be required 96% overall student satisfaction score – you to interdisciplinary thinking and you can depending on the combination to be studied. National Student Survey 2017 See Subjects Available, page 92. combine your subjects through projects that span your subject areas. Boost your CV with a work placement: apply International Baccalaureate: 34 points Combined Honours

Including at least two subjects at Higher Level to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work Enjoy a strong sense of community: the Combined grade 6 or above. placement (subject to availability). Find out more Honours Centre includes a student-run Combined on pages 14–15. Honours Society and a student common room for Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees study and social activities. Study abroad: you have the opportunity to International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. take part in a study abroad exchange in Europe Subject combinations: most students are able to through the Erasmus+ scheme, or further afield follow their first choice of subjects, however, a few through our non-EU exchange scheme. You subject combinations may be limited by timetabling, don’t have to be studying a language as part staff availability or student numbers. A few of the of your degree to take part in these schemes. subject combinations possible through Combined Your Future Career See page 16 for more information. Honours may already exist – see our Degree index on pages 228–230. We may advise you to transfer Our graduates follow diverse and interesting career paths, Choose from over 20 subjects to create a degree your application to one of these named degrees if depending on their subject combinations. Recent graduates 96% OVERALL to suit you: select complementary or unusual that appears a better match to your subject interests. have secured: creative careers, such as roles in media, editorial, STUDENT subject combinations to reflect your interests PR and marketing; teaching and management positions; research SATISFACTION and try new subjects without previous experience. Studying a language: language subjects available roles; and positions in large international financial companies. through Combined Honours provide modules both Our ethos: we believe our students are partners, SCORE for beginners and those with previous language Our 2016 Combined Honours BA Honours graduates are collaborating with staff to constantly enhance the National Student Survey 2017 experience (Portuguese available from beginners’ working in roles such as: editorial assistant; French speaking degree and student experience. The opportunity level only). credit controller; brand development executive; global HR exists to work with our staff to co-design your systems analyst; and programme manager. own modules. In the words of our students, If you study a language beyond Stage 1, you our Combined Honours ethos is: (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses spend a compulsory year abroad between Stages 2 of UK, EU and international undergraduate Combined Honours BA Honours leavers, flexibility – creating your own degree and 3 to develop and practise your language skills. within six months of graduating) This extends your degree to four years. autonomy – making your own decisions being part of a vibrant community You can study a maximum of two language subjects together in Stage 1. Only one of these offering a diverse range of ‘The course allows me to study languages can be at beginners’ level. exactly what I want, combining extracurricular opportunities my two fields of interest.’ interdisciplinary – synthesising It is not normally possible to study Chinese multiple perspectives and Japanese together. Isabel, Combined Honours (English Literature with Japanese) BA Honours

90 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Combined Honours www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 91 Combined Honours Subjects Available Geography: provides a broad training in human Music: covers a wide range of modules including: Archaeology: and physical geography. A good grade in Geography the history of music; compositional techniques; BA Honours | Y001 | 3 or 4 years | spans prehistoric, Roman and early medieval archaeology, with the opportunity at A Level and grade B in Mathematics at GCSE analysis; acoustics; and electro-acoustic music. Combined Honours lets you create a tailor-made to undertake practical fieldwork. (or equivalent) normally required. A Level Music (or equivalent) preferred. Students are also strongly advised to gain competence in music degree by selecting your own subject combinations German: combines all forms of language work Business: covers modules in accounting, theory to at least Associated Board Grade V level from a choice of over 20 (see right). with the study of literature from 1770 to the present economics, marketing and management, before starting Music within Combined Honours. In Stage 1, you study two or three subjects in delivered by Newcastle University Business day, in addition to options in: medieval and modern equal proportions. School. Grade B in Mathematics and English literature; politics; history; and film. Available at Philosophy: provides a choice of modules at GCSE (or equivalent) normally required. two levels – Level A for beginners (no previous in knowledge and cosmology, and cultural From Stage 2 onwards, you can choose experience required) or Level B for those with manifestations of rationality, designed to bridge Combined Honours how you want to combine your subjects: Chinese: concentrates on the practical study of grade B in A Level German (or equivalent). the gap between the sciences and humanities. study three subjects in equal proportion modern standard Chinese (Mandarin), including See Studying a language, on page 91. study at a university in China between Stages 2 Politics: offers a wide range of options spanning study two subjects in equal proportion and 3. The emphasis is on communication skills History: covers a wide range of options in British, the major regions of the world, covering all forms of (the joint route) and no prior knowledge of Chinese is assumed. European, Russian and American history, ranging government and analysing fundamental political ideas. from the early medieval period to the present day. study two subjects, spending two thirds See Studying a language, page 91. Portuguese: combines all forms of language A Level History (or equivalent) is normally required. of your time on one subject and one third work with the study of literature and/or history of on the other (the major/minor route) Classics and Ancient History: covers modules in ancient history, classical world culture, Greek and History of Art: covers painting and sculpture from Portuguese-speaking countries, including Brazil. In your final year, you have the option to Latin. No prior knowledge is required and all sources the Renaissance to the 20th century and the study Only available from beginners’ level. Available undertake a final-year project that focuses on of Greek and Latin are studied in translation. of art-historical theory. An A Level in one of the as a joint or minor subject only (not a major). one of your subjects or spans more than one. following is desirable: Art; Art History; History; See Studying a language, on page 91. Education: engage with important questions English; or a language. Your degree certificate will reference the subjects such as: what is meant by ‘education’ and what Sociology: covers a range of aspects of sociology, you studied in Stages 2 and 3, allowing employers is its purpose? What role is played by sociocultural Japanese: concentrates on the practical study of anthropology, social policy and social welfare. Japanese language, including study at a university to identify your areas of expertise, for example BA factors? What might the future of teaching and Spanish and Latin American Studies: combines in Japan between Stages 2 and 3. The emphasis Combined Honours in English Literature and French. learning look like? all forms of language work with the study of the is on communication skills and no prior knowledge film, literature and history of Spanish-speaking English Linguistic Studies: provides an introduction of Japanese is assumed. See Studying a language, countries, including those in South America. to language study with particular reference to the on page 91. structure and history of the English language. Available at two levels – Level A for beginners ‘Combined Honours offers flexibility Media and Communication: explore mass media, (no previous experience required) or Level B for that suits me perfectly. I get to choose English Literature: offers a choice across a wide communication theory and practice, and culture. those with grade B in A Level Spanish (or equivalent). most of my modules which means that range of periods, genres and authors from post- Study how information is created, managed, See Studying a language, on page 91. I study something that I really enjoy. Renaissance English literature onwards. Grade A promoted, circulated and consumed across As a Combined Honours student, I’m in English Literature at A Level (or equivalent) contemporary society in a range of cultural industries. really grateful that I’m supported by the normally required. wonderful Combined Honours staff.’ Film Studies/Film Practices: offers an introduction to American, British and European film, involving Jesslyn, Combined Honours (Business and Media and Communication) BA Honours some consideration of the history and theory of the ‘I would recommend the freedom medium. Available as a joint or minor subject only Combined Honours allows, the solid (not a major). support network offered by the staff French: involves the practical study of the French and their unerring support, no matter language plus a selection of modules from one what happens. I have been amazed or more of the following areas: French literature; at the flexibility of the programme, modern history; film; and linguistics. Available module choice and pastoral support.’ at two levels – Level A for beginners (no previous Ben, Combined Honours (Politics and experience required) or Level B for those with Sociology) BA Honours grade B in A Level French (or equivalent). See Studying a language, page 91.

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Science Computer computer science, with an emphasis on developing MComp Honours | I612 | 5 years | With Study Abroad your skills in program design and implementation. Bio-computing is a new, exciting area of science, MComp Honours | G406 | 4 years | blending technologies from computing, mathematics These degrees focus on the design, development You gain experience in Java programming and and statistics to manage and manipulate large sets and implementation of software that drives All Computer Science students receive the same develop a broad view of hardware and software of biological data. Drug development, medicine, computer games (rather than the artistic element general introduction to computer science for the architectures. You develop an appreciation of what cancer research, neuroscience, large-scale data of games development). first two years (Stages 1 and 2), giving you time it is to be a professional working in the IT industry analytics and robotics are just some of the many to see where your interests lie. See What You Will You learn to design, develop and implement and develop your problem-solving skills. areas in which bio-computing is poised to make Study, left. These degrees maintain a broad overview computer graphics software and applications a massive impact. Stage 2: You study modules in software engineering, of all of our specialisms throughout the programme. on a variety of architectures including games algorithm design and the fundamental principles that This degree responds to the rising demand for consoles, graphic workstations and advanced You choose topics from across our specialist govern the operation of the internet. We introduce skilled bio-computing specialists. You develop 3D reality environments. You also learn to exploit areas in later Stages, equipping you with a broad you to requirements analysis and databases, and the an understanding of how to design, develop and such software and hardware in entertainment, base of knowledge and keeping your career options formal specification of software systems. You also implement biologically inspired algorithms to analyse engineering, design and scientific visualisation. open. You also complete a project and dissertation work in a team to engineer a substantial software large-volume data. You also learn how to design in an area of interest. The North East of England has emerged as a product, developing practical teamworking skills. and develop databases and algorithms to collect, hub for games development over the past few In Stage 4, MComp students study topics from our store, integrate and interpret biological information. In later Stages you carry out an individual project years, making it an exciting place to kick-start Advanced Computer Science MSc. A challenging and study modules that match your choice of All Computer Science students receive the same your career in the industry. project also accounts for a quarter of your time, giving degree specialism. general introduction to computing science for the you the chance to develop your individual research All Computer Science students receive the same first two years (Stages 1 and 2), giving you time to Please note: the advanced nature of our MComp skills under the guidance of our leading researchers. general introduction to computer science for the first see where your interests lie before you specialise later degrees means that progression is subject to two years (Stages 1 and 2), giving you time to see If you are studying our Computer Science with in your degree. See What You Will Study, opposite. you achieving the appropriate academic standard where your interests lie before you specialise later Study Abroad MComp, you spend Stage 3 at one in Stages 2 and 3. Students who do not meet In Stage 3, you study specialist topics in the in your degree. See What You Will Study, opposite. of our English-speaking partner universities abroad the standard will be transferred to the equivalent evolution of complex systems, website construction as part of an approved exchange programme. In Stage 3, you study specialist topics such BSc degree. and management, bio-computing and bio-algorithms, During this year you earn academic credits which as computer games programming, graphical alongside a range of optional modules. count directly towards your final degree mark. representation, and the latest artificial intelligence In Stage 4, MComp students study topics from techniques involved in making the gaming If you are interested in one of the Industrial our MSc degrees in Bioinformatics, Computational experience as realistic as possible, for example, Placement degrees, see page 95 for more Systems Biology, Computational Neuroscience making sure cars corner as they would in real life. information about the work placement year. and Neuroinformatics and Synthetic Biology. In Stage 4, MComp students study topics from our A challenging research project also accounts Computer Game Engineering MSc. A challenging for a quarter of your time, giving you the chance research project also accounts for a quarter of to develop your individual research skills under your time, giving you the chance to develop your ‘Lecturers are very friendly and offer the guidance of our leading researchers. concise explanations that really help provide individual research skills under the guidance of a bigger picture to the learning content. See page 95 for more information about the work our leading researchers. placement (for Industrial Placement students). It’s very easy to get along with lecturers See page 95 for more information about the work and their input helps you consider things placement (for Industrial Placement students). you may previously have ignored.’ Robi, Computer Science with Industrial Placement BSc Honours

96 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Computer Science www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 97 Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science (Human–Computer Interaction) (Mobile and Distributed Systems) (Security and Resilience) (Software Engineering) BSc Honours | I140 | 3 years | BSc Honours | G420 | 3 years | BSc Honours | I190 | 3 years | BSc Honours | G600 | 3 years | With Industrial Placement With Industrial Placement With Industrial Placement With Industrial Placement BSc Honours | I141 | 4 years | BSc Honours | G421 | 4 years | BSc Honours | I191 | 4 years | BSc Honours | G603 | 4 years | Human–computer interaction explores how people MComp Honours | I120 | 4 years | MComp Honours | I192 | 4 years | Reliable software is fundamental to almost all of engage with the computers they use, and how With Industrial Placement With Industrial Placement our use of technology, from the embedded systems Computer Science Computer computer systems can be designed to enable MComp Honours | I122 | 5 years | MComp Honours | I194 | 5 years | that make a washing machine work, to the flight successful interaction with technology. controllers on a passenger jet. Working alongside Distributed systems involves multiple computers This degree equips you with specialist knowledge programmers who have in-depth knowledge of These degrees focus on the fundamental techniques processing data and communicating the results to and skills related to the development of dependable writing code, software engineers understand and used in modern software engineering. You each other, such as in electronic banking or online software systems. oversee the development of these systems, requiring develop your knowledge and understanding of the gaming, where the users are geographically separated. strong computer science, project management architectural concepts underpinning computer and You learn about the issues and challenges and problem-solving skills. networking hardware platforms. You learn to design, build and integrate advanced surrounding security mechanisms for computing, networked computer systems. Applications include software verification techniques and tools, All Computer Science students receive the same You learn to apply relevant theory to the solution areas such as mobile and wireless communications, cryptography and cryptographic protocols. general introduction to computer science for the of practical problems and to the analysis of existing the financial and health sectors, and business-critical You’ll be well placed for employment in technical first two years (Stages 1 and 2), giving you time algorithms and techniques. You will be able to enterprise applications involving multiple businesses positions in software houses and with companies to see where your interests lie before specialising recommend techniques and algorithms appropriate and outsourcing. designing and deploying dependable software in in Stage 3. See What You Will Study, page 96. to specific circumstances in the areas of fundamental safety-critical industry sectors. systems and major applications. You’ll also be able All Computer Science students receive the same In Stage 3, a range of specialist topics covers the to appreciate, develop and evaluate new algorithms, general introduction to computer science for the first All Computer Science students receive the same skills required for managing large-scale software techniques and other developments within the two years (Stages 1 and 2), giving you time to see general introduction to computer science for the first projects. You develop the practical engineering skills computing field. where your interests lie before you specialise later two years (Stages 1 and 2), giving you time to see that you need to accurately capture requirements, in your degree. See What You Will Study, page 96. where your interests lie before you specialise later such as structuring software applications, In addition, you develop knowledge and skills in your degree. See What You Will Study, page 96. understanding programming languages, real-time related to the design, development and evaluation In Stage 3, you study specialist topics in programming and software testing technologies. You of interactive digital technologies and systems. distributed systems, mobile computer systems In Stage 3, you study specialist topics in system and also complete an individual project and dissertation, development, internet technology, and system network security, software verification technology, All Computer Science students receive the same which requires you to research and plan a solution and network technology. You also study a range cryptographies, and reliability and fault tolerance. general introduction to computer science for the to a real-world software engineering problem. of optional modules. first two years (Stages 1 and 2), giving you time In Stage 4, MComp students study topics from See page 95 for more information about the work to see where your interests lie before specialising In Stage 4, MComp students study topics from our our Computer Security and Resilience MSc. placement (for Industrial Placement students). in Stage 3. See What You Will Study, page 96. Cloud Computing MSc. A challenging research project A challenging research project also accounts also accounts for a quarter of your time, giving you for a quarter of your time, giving you the chance In Stage 3, you study specialist topics such as: an the chance to develop your individual research skills to develop your individual research skills under introduction to human–computer interaction, which under the guidance of our leading researchers. the guidance of our leading researchers. introduces the principles of user-centred design and of relevant interface evaluation techniques; See page 95 for more information about the work See page 95 for more information about the work mobile computer systems development; advanced placement (for Industrial Placement students). placement (for Industrial Placement students). interaction design; and graphical user interfaces. See page 95 for more information about the work placement (for Industrial Placement students). ‘Newcastle has great facilities for ‘The teaching quality on my course Computer Science students, including is outstanding – each lecturer puts time a brand new building where we have and effort into answering questions. both lectures and practicals. The lecturers In practicals, lecturers get to know you, are always easy to talk to and easy to reach. which makes it so much easier to participate My experience has been amazing so far.’ and fully engage with the modules.’ Ainhoa, Computer Science Alex, Computer Science (Game Engineering (Software Engineering) BSc Honours with Industrial Placement) MComp Honours

98 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Computer Science www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 99 Why Study With Us? Gain experience in a full range of dental procedures: in clinics run by specialists in oral and maxillofacial We offer some of the most modern and best Dentistry surgery, oral medicine, paediatric dentistry, equipped facilities in the country in which to orthodontics and restorative dentistry. Degree UCAS Entrance requirements begin your dental education and prepare for a career as a dentist or dental hygienist therapist. Receive high levels of support: we offer close Dentistry Dental Surgery BDS Honours A206 A Level: AAA interaction with approachable teaching staff in a Including Chemistry and Biology. General Studies League table ranking: friendly atmosphere, and support from a personal and Critical Thinking are not accepted. For Biology, 3rd in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass tutor and student mentor. Good University Guide 2018 and The Complete in the practical element. Join a vibrant student community: our highly active University Guide 2018 International Baccalaureate: 37 points student society, DentSoc, runs a packed programme

With Chemistry and Biology at grade 6 or above 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (98% overall of events, bringing together students from all years. at Higher Level. satisfaction score) – National Student Survey 2017 32nd – Dentistry category – QS World Broaden your horizons: BDS and BSc students Oral and Dental Health Sciences BSc Honours A207 A Level: ABB University Rankings by Subject 2017 can undertake elective study opportunities abroad. Including Biology. General Studies and Critical Thinking See page 16 for more information. BDS students top 25% in the UK for world-class research – are not accepted. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics may also have the opportunity to undertake an A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. Research Excellence Framework 2014 intercalated degree. International Baccalaureate: 34 points top 125 – Clinical, Pre-clinical and Health Including Biology at Higher Level grade 5 or above. category – Times Higher Education World Benefit from fully integrated teaching: with plenty University Rankings by Subject 2018 of support to progress from clinical simulation to Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees real patient care and into the dental professions. Professional accreditation*: our BDS Other equivalent qualifications may be considered. Additional requirements apply, see opposite. degree is professionally accredited by the Additional Admissions Information Graduate entry: see online for information about graduate entry to these degrees:www.ncl.ac.uk/ General Dental Council (GDC), which means it undergraduate/degrees. BSc degrees will be looked at on a case-by-case basis, must contain Biology meets the standards set by the dental regulator. All Students and Chemistry as a significant percentage of the degree and must be at 2.1 Honours standard or higher. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic *All professional accreditations are reviewed Both of our degrees are professional clinical and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. regularly by their professional body. Check online programmes where you provide care for patients. for the most up-to-date information by course: All students, as part of the process of ensuring www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences; Chemistry; Medicine students are ‘fit to practice’, undergo an enhanced Learn from enthusiastic and committed staff: disclosure check. This type of disclosure is designed including holders of national teaching fellowships to check the background of individuals who will and distinguished scientist awards. have a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults. Newcastle’s School of Dental Your Future Career Study clinical skills in state-of-the-art facilities: Sciences requires that this check is carried out and Once graduates of our Dental Surgery BDS degree have 3RD IN train on phantom heads with plastic and natural we reserve the right to withdraw or discontinue your qualified, and subject to registration with the GDC, there are teeth, with support from our full-time clinical studies on receipt of an unsatisfactory disclosure. a number of different careers open to you. Everybody needs THE UK FOR teaching staff and dental nurses in our high-tech to undergo a period of vocational training, whatever branch of DENTISTRY Clinical Simulation Unit. Continued overleaf. dentistry they initially take up. Dentistry is a fairly flexible career The Times/Sunday Times Good and selecting one particular branch does not mean that you University Guide 2018 and cannot venture into others later on in your career. The Complete University Guide 2018 Successful graduates from our Oral and Dental Health Sciences ‘It’s such a privilege to be taught by degree, subject to registration with the GDC, are eligible to academics who have published papers begin working as a dental hygienist therapist. Areas where and really know what they’re talking our dental hygienist therapists have found employment include: about. It always fascinates me when general dental practice; industry; community dental services; textbooks I come across while studying hospital dental services; and the armed forces. are written by researchers who have taught us the previous day.’ Grace, Dental Surgery BDS Honours

100 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Dentistry www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 101 Health requirements for admissions Interview Dental Surgery You learn how to prevent disease, plan treatment, and continuing practice Candidates will be considered for interview on treat dental decay and place fillings, undertake root BDS Honours | A206 | 5 years | We have an overriding duty of care to the public the basis of their application form. Students are treatments, treat gum disease and make dentures. with whom students come into close contact. not accepted without an interview. Dentistry today involves the prevention and treatment You also learn how to extract teeth and even All students are required to comply with the undertake simple surgery. We teach you how to

of a wide range of diseases of the mouth – ranging Dentistry Department of Health’s guidance on health clearance BDS Students from tooth decay to oral cancer. This degree is use radiographs (X-rays) safely, to administer local for healthcare workers. Early clinical contact means In addition to the information on page 101 designed to develop the skills required to provide anaesthetics, and how to deal with problems of that students will be asked to provide proof of their and left, please also note the following: for the complete oral health of patients, and entitles cross-infection. immunisation status by completing an Occupational graduates to practise dentistry anywhere in the UK Health Questionnaire on entry. Immunity against UKCAT Initially the teaching of the different clinical disciplines and in many other countries. the following is required: polio; tetanus; varicella All applicants are required to sit the UK Clinical is kept separate, but as the course progresses your Aptitude Test (UKCAT) in the year of application. (chicken pox); diphtheria; measles; mumps; rubella; Clinical dental practice occupies an increasingly cases will become increasingly complex and demand See www.ukcat.ac.uk for further information. and TB. Newcastle University follows the Dental large part of your time as you progress through greater integration between the various skills. School Council protocol on blood-borne viruses. UCAS admissions procedure the course. We place great emphasis on the Courses in pathology and microbiology in the third Early in the course students will be required to You are permitted a maximum of four choices prevention of dental disease as well as on treatment. year give you an initial grounding in disease processes. be screened for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. on the UCAS form for Dentistry. The deadline for The teaching of important theoretical aspects of You also have lectures and further practical courses All aspects of a student’s medical record will be applications is 15 October. Candidates who are dentistry continues at each Stage, covering human in areas such as: radiology; preventive dentistry bound by the same duty of confidentiality as for considered, on the basis of their application form, structure, function, behaviour, clinical dental studies and public health; periodontology; crown and any doctor–patient interaction and informed by the to be particularly promising, are interviewed. and related sciences. bridgework; advanced endodontics; gerodontology; same ethical guidance. Students commencing the Stages 1 and 2: You spend the first two years and oral medicine. programme will be immunised against hepatitis B Work experience studying the basic biomedical sciences. This by our Occupational Health provider; the cost will Applicants must undertake a period of relevant By the end of Stage 4, you will be spending provides a basis for clinical work in later Stages. be covered by the School. work experience by the time they submit their approximately half of your time on patient care and UCAS application. Visit the School website Topics include: an introduction to dentistry; clinical dental practice, with supporting clinical-related Occupational health for further details or if you are having problems molecules, cells and tissues; anatomy of the head teaching. An optional elective period at the end of All applicants who take up an offer from arranging work experience. and neck; cardiovascular and respiratory systems; Stage 4 gives you the opportunity to organise a few Newcastle University are required to complete an oral environment; dental tissues; nutrition and diet; weeks away to study dentistry outside Newcastle. In Resits and qualifications NHS occupational health questionnaire. From the dental materials science; and interpersonal skills. recent years this has taken students all over the world. information provided, the Occupational Health We would normally expect applicants to have You see patients in clinics in the Dental Hospital while Service will assess the applicant’s immunisation achieved their A Levels (or equivalent) on their first In the fourth and fifth years you are exposed to shadowing a senior student in your first year, but the status and students will be required to fulfil attempt. Those who wish to think about applying advanced techniques such as orthodontics, dental teaching of clinical techniques increases markedly any stipulated requirements identified from this with resit grades should read our Admissions implants and intravenous sedation. Your clinical towards the end of the second year. You start assessment. Any required immunisations will be Document at: www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/ commitments occupy much of your time, especially learning procedures such as simple fillings and root provided by our Occupational Health Service. In degrees/a206/entryrequirements in the later years, but the teaching of important treatments, using phantom heads with natural teeth, certain circumstances, it may also be necessary theoretical aspects of dentistry continues. We do not consider applications from candidates in preparation for taking responsibility for your own for applicants to undergo an Occupational Health who have previously commenced a dental degree at patients early in the third year. Intercalated study: After completion of Stages 2 Assessment with an NHS Occupational Health another institution and failed to progress for any reason. or 4, you can take a year out from your dental Consultant in the Newcastle Hospitals Trust before Stages 3, 4 and 5: We introduce you to clinical studies and gain an additional degree by we are able to confirm their offer of a place. BSc Students training in the Dental Hospital, which is based in undertaking a supervised research project in an the same building as our School of Dental Sciences. This assessment is designed to help us ensure In addition to the information on page 101 and left, area that particularly interests you. After completing You start managing your own patients by providing that applicants are able to undertake the rigours of please also note the following: the extra year you resume your dental studies. simple treatment under close supervision. Current intercalation opportunities include: either programme, especially with respect to working The deadline for applications via UCAS is 15 January. with patients in the clinical setting, and meet its joining the third year of any of our BSc degrees outcomes in line with the statutory requirements of You will be expected to be familiar with the role of in biomedical and biomolecular sciences to gain the General Dental Council. It also enables us to ensure the dental hygienist and dental therapist within the a BSc Honours degree (see page 64) dental team in the United Kingdom. Applicants must that we provide any reasonable support necessary. undertaking our one-year Medical and Molecular undertake two weeks’ work experience, preferably in Biosciences MRes programme after Stage 4 Academic achievement a General Dental Practice and particularly shadowing (to gain an MRes qualification) Once the academic screening criteria have been a dental hygienist or therapist prior to submitting their met, academic achievement is not considered further UCAS application. in subsequent parts of the application process, ie, additional A Levels or A* results do not give We do not consider applications from candidates further advantage. who have previously commenced a dental degree at another institution and failed to progress for any reason.

102 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Dentistry www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 103 Oral and Dental Health Sciences Stage 2: You will begin to develop your clinical practice, which begins with an intensive clinical BSc Honours | A207 | 3 years | introductory course and continues with clinical Earth Science This degree covers both the practical and theoretical attachments to a variety of clinics within the Degree UCAS Entrance requirements aspects of dental hygiene and therapy. As a hygienist Newcastle Dental Hospital. During the clinical therapist, you work independently on patients and attachments, you learn specific skills relating to Earth Science BSc Honours F641 A Level: AAB–ABB patient assessment, such as clinical examination Including two from: Mathematics; Physics; Chemistry; in close liaison with the dental surgeon. Over the With Year in Industry BSc Honours F646 Earth Science course you will learn, through a combination of and history taking. Geology; Geography or Biology (or similar science- based A Level), but excluding General Studies and lectures and practical sessions, the knowledge and Earth Science MEarthSci Honours F640 Running alongside the clinical attachments is Critical Thinking. For Biology, Physics and Chemistry skills to become a caring, competent and skilful lecture-based teaching in: human diseases and the With Year in Industry MEarthSci Honours F645 A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. dental hygienist therapist. management of medical emergencies; pharmacology; GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B or 6) required if not offered at A or AS Level. A large part of your time is spent on practical aspects of dental health education, health promotion and disease prevention education; diet and nutrition; International Baccalaureate: 33–35 points work, initially using a phantom head with natural teeth. After this, you have the chance to work clinical investigations; treatment plan delivery; and Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. with members of the dental team and other health professional standards and expectations. professionals to treat patients at Newcastle Dental Stage 3: You experience more varied clinical Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees Hospital and other hospitals and clinics in the area. attachments, extending your experience and International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic Stage 1: In first year you study basic biomedical enhancing your clinical practice. Throughout the and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. sciences, providing a foundation for clinical work in course your clinical progress will be monitored by later Stages. Topics include: aetiology; physiology; review of your portfolio data, supported by reflective logs, self-review and personal development planning. YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Environmental and Rural Studies; pathology and presentation of oral disease; dental, Geographic Information Science; Geography; Surveying and Mapping Science oral, and craniofacial anatomy; behavioural science and communication; basic pharmacology; and dental materials science. Why Study With Us? Gain practical experience: build your field skills and You will also cover study skills, evidence-based experience through three residential field courses, Earth science covers everything from the formation practice, critical appraisal of research, infection both national and international, as well as field days of rocks and minerals to the impact of human transmission and control, professionalism and ethics, to study the superb geology of northern England. activity on the environment. health and safety, and medico-legal considerations. Benefit from the Great North Museum: Hancock on You will begin to learn clinical skills during term 3, League table ranking: campus: the museum is home to more than 9,000 in a simulated clinical environment using manikins. 92% overall student satisfaction score – National geological and mineralogical specimens. The Mining Student Survey 2017 (Physical Geography and Institute, with one of the world’s most comprehensive Environmental Sciences category) collections on mining engineering, is also nearby. top 200 – Earth and Marine Sciences category – Learn from international experts: get to know ‘The teaching quality on the programme QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 some of the world’s leading researchers and top is world-class. Our lecturers, clinicians professional Earth scientists on our teaching staff. and professors are all leaders in their Boost your CV with a year in industry: between respective fields. Their subject knowledge Stages 2 and 3, spend a year on a paid industrial Gain a whole-world view: understand how the placement, where you’ll gain first-hand experience of physical, chemical and biological world interacts is immense and the amount of support working in industry. You’ll put your learning into practice, they provide allows us to excel and become so that you can make informed decisions on the and test and develop your professional expertise. consequences of human activities. Consider major the best-quality professionals we can be.’ You’ll develop valuable workplace skills such as challenges such as sustainable resources, energy Sunny, Dental Surgery BDS Honours communication, teamwork and project management. and environmental protection. Securing a placement will be your first step in the transition from study to employment and there is Study to an advanced level: choose our MEarthSci support to help you identify opportunities, write degree and specialise in your final year in vocational your CV and make job applications. or research skills. Gain an in-depth understanding of the Earth system: Study abroad: You have the opportunity to take part in a study abroad exchange as part of through topics in geology, remote sensing, global imaging systems (GIS), geochemistry and your degree – look for the symbol. See page 16 for more information. geomicrobiology. Develop in-demand skills for your future career: DTUS sponsorship: our degrees are approved by the gain career-enhancing skills in laboratory techniques, Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS), field skills, scientific analysis, remote sensing and a Ministry of Defence sponsorship programme for global imaging systems. students who want to join the armed services or the MoD civil service. www.da.mod.uk/colleges-schools

104 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Dentistry www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 105 Earth Science Stage 2: The second year advances the skills and knowledge gained in the first year. We introduce BSc Honours | F641 | 3 years | you to further complexity in the Earth system and Economics With Year in Industry explore the impacts that human activity has on the BSc Honours | F646 | 4 years | environment. The residential field mapping course Degree UCAS Entrance requirements to the Isle of Arran provides training in how to

A Level: AAB Economics MEarthSci Honours | F640 | 4 years | Economics BSc Honours L100 identify and map geological formations in the field. Excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics With Year in Industry Economics and Business Management grade A or 7 and English grade B or 6 required if Year in Industry: Between Stages 2 and 3, BA Honours LN12 MEarthSci Honours | F645 | 5 years | not taken at A or AS Level. See online for further students on our Year in Industry degrees undertake information on Business School preferred A Level a professional placement in the Earth sciences Economics and Finance BSc Honours L161 Our degrees cover three distinct areas of science: subjects and GCSE (or equivalent) requirements. sector – see page 105. geology; geochemistry; and geomicrobiology. International Baccalaureate: 35 points Understanding how these areas interact and Stage 3: You are ready to explore advanced Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and English (Language and/or Literature) combine to create the complexity of the Earth aspects of Earth science, taking advantage of required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. system is what makes Earth science such a our world-leading research. Specialist topics fascinating and diverse area to study. You’ll explore such as geomicrobiology and biogeochemistry Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees the Earth from the molecular level to the micro and will present new insights and opportunities. International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic macroscale, from the chemistry of a single element The third year also has an international residential and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. to the processes that shape the continents. field course that consolidates your learning with practical experience at an advanced level. The practical skills you develop in geomatics – YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Accounting and Finance; Business Management; Marketing; the fourth element of the degree – allow you to Stage 4 (MEarthSci only): In the final year, Mathematics and Economics; Mathematics and Statistics; Politics and Economics collect and analyse data about the world, preparing MEarthSci students will select one of five you for diverse and in-demand careers. Regular advanced specialisms from: field days and residential field courses provide environmental consultancy you with the opportunity to experience the Earth Why Study With Us? Study abroad: you can study at one of our geotechnical/engineering geology in action, develop practical skills and network with Get the best possible start to your career by partner universities in Europe between Stages 2 Earth science professionals. petroleum geochemistry combining your understanding of economics and 3, through the Erasmus+ scheme, and we hydrogeology and water management with key skills in numeracy, analysis, problem also have partners outside of Europe. See page 16 Stage 1: The first year introduces you to the key for more information. Alternatively, if you are eligible environmental science solving and communication. concepts of geology, remote sensing, GIS and (following consultation with your Programme geochemistry, whilst demonstrating the relationships Studying alongside our MSc students, you League table ranking: Director) you can apply to spend Stage 2 studying between these different areas. The lectures, undertake a major research project in your chosen top 200 – Business and Economics category – Economics at the University of Groningen in the practical classes and field days combine to provide specialism, which will enable you to develop your Times Higher Education World University Netherlands. This is a fully integrated study abroad a foundation from which you can develop your skills and knowledge to a professional level. Rankings by Subject 2018 experience, taught in English, which counts directly skills in subsequent years. The residential field towards your final degree mark. Places are available Professional accreditation*: our Economics course will enable you to put your newly developed on a competitive basis. skills into practice by exploring geology and modern and Finance BSc Honours degree offers exemptions mining operations in the Lake District. for some of the professional examinations of the Address the economic problems facing society Association of Chartered Certified Accountants today: our degrees are shaped by our research (ACCA), Association of International Accountants expertise. They cover a broad range of areas (AIA), Chartered Institute of Management relevant to understanding the world around us, Accountants (CIMA) and Institute of Chartered both theoretically and quantitatively, which form Your Future Career Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). the foundation of modern economics. The geoscience industry has a shortage of graduates with *All professional accreditations are reviewed Develop expertise and contacts to excel in your the skills taught on this course. You’ll be able to enter the 92% OVERALL regularly by their professional body. Check online career: we host a Career Development Week global geology, geochemistry, GIS and environment industries. STUDENT for the most up-to-date information by course: every year so that you can meet potential Potential career areas include: mining; oil; civil engineering; www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees employers and explore possible careers. water supply; the environment and green energy. SATISFACTION SCORE Boost your CV with a work placement: apply DTUS sponsorship: our Economics and Business to spend nine to 12 months on an optional Management (LN12) degree is approved by the National Student Survey 2017 work placement (subject to availability). You’ll be Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS), supported by our dedicated Placement Officer, who a Ministry of Defence sponsorship programme for works closely with the University’s Careers Service students who want to join the armed services or the to help you make the most of your skills and find the MoD civil service. www.da.mod.uk/colleges-schools best opportunities. Find out more on pages 14–15.

106 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Earth Science www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 107 Economics Work placement/study abroad (optional): Spend Economics and Business Work placement/study abroad (optional): Spend a year between Stages 2 and 3 on a 12-month Management a year between Stages 2 and 3 on a 12-month BSc Honours | L100 | 3 years | placement working in the UK or overseas, or placement working in the UK or overseas, or BA Honours | LN12 | 3 years | Develop the quantitative skills valued by employers, studying abroad at one of our partner universities. studying abroad at one of our partner universities. Our current placement students are in roles underpinned by real-world relevance. This degree Combine study of the key concepts, tools Our current placement students are in roles such such as consulting intern, associate, management equips you with an understanding of economic issues and techniques of economics with a thorough as a private markets analyst, student analyst, tax Economics trainee, customer analyst, and research assistant, in modern society, and of the global and national understanding of business. This degree will help compliance intern, international CRM analytics working on the following projects: settings in which economic activities take place. you develop an understanding of economic issues intern, and trade counter demand planner, working Teaching focuses on the fundamental concepts, assisting with bespoke economic consultancy in modern society, and of the global and national on the following projects: analytical tools and quantitative techniques that projects at Oxford Economics settings in which economic activities take place. measuring the success of The Body Shop’s loyalty are essential to understand modern economics. providing internal and external audit services You will learn about key management practices card and analysing the impact of new product You will also be able to identify problems, predict to a variety of clients at PwC and develop practical business skills through topics development launches outcomes and evaluate policies. aiding innovation through research and such as: business enterprise; global marketing; managing the supply chain into and out of Stage 1: You will be introduced to the main economic application of solutions for clients at Deloitte human resources; and technology management. the trade counters, reviewing sales rates, and issues that confront the British, European and world Alternatively, you might opt to gain work experience Stage 1: You commence your degree by studying forecasting stock requirements at Screwfix economies, as well as core economic topics within through summer internships, a path followed by the foundations and key disciplines of economics, sourcing due diligence on behalf of UBS’s micro- and macroeconomics. We will also introduce many of our current students. business management and marketing, and gain an private market investments you to key mathematical and statistical techniques understanding of the key principles and practices used in economic analysis. You will develop a variety Stage 3: Two compulsory modules in advanced analysing government data, including the analysis for the modern manager. We also introduce you of IT and quantitative skills, which will be of use both economic theory are complemented by a wide of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and to a variety of IT and quantitative skills, which will within and beyond your degree. choice of optional topics including: labour Development (OECD) indicators, and comparing be of use both within and beyond your degree, as economics; behavioural economics; advanced the UK to other OECD countries for the NHS Stage 2: You build on the knowledge and skills well as mathematical and statistical techniques in econometric analysis; public economics; financial from Stage 1 with modules in macroeconomics, economic analysis. Alternatively, you might opt to gain work experience economics; industrial economics; and health microeconomics and econometric analysis, through summer internships, a path followed by economics. You may also complete a dissertation Stage 2: You gain an insight into the methods used to giving you a deeper insight into the methods many of our current students. (if eligible), giving you the chance to undertake analyse the workings of the economy with modules used by economists to analyse the workings original research and apply your economic in micro- and macroeconomics, and develop skills Stage 3: You take compulsory modules in industrial of the modern economy. A module in applied knowledge to a topic of particular interest to you. in economic modelling. You may also choose from economics and advanced microeconomic theory. economics engages you in group work and a range of business management and marketing Students who completed a placement write a develops key skills, such as the ability to present modules that cover topics such as human resource placement-related project, which reflects on the and defend arguments on topical economic issues. management, business enterprise, innovation and business activities, markets and environments Your remaining topics are optional and cover technology management, and global marketing. encountered during their placement. Non-placement areas such as international economics, European students take a module in contemporary issues economics and environmental economics. in international business management. You also choose from a range of optional modules.

Your Future Career ‘Studying in this diverse intellectual Our degrees offer an excellent base for entry into a variety TOP 200 FOR environment, I’ve learnt how to adapt of roles in both the public and private sectors including the and communicate more effectively across Civil Service, the big four accounting firms (EY, Deloitte, BUSINESS AND cultures. I’ve developed so much during my KPMG, PwC) and other key local and national enterprises. ECONOMICS time here, that I’m positive I will graduate Our graduates work for globally recognised companies, Times Higher Education with a wealth of experiences and insights.’ including: HM Treasury; JP Morgan; KPMG; the Civil Service; World University Rankings Rolls-Royce Plc; Accenture; Deloitte; HSBC Bank; and the by Subject 2018 Simeon, Economics and Business Management BA Honours Royal Bank of Scotland. Our 2016 Economics BSc Honours graduates are working in roles such as: account executive; analyst; audit associate; risk and process analyst; investment analyst; and economist.

(Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses of UK, EU and international undergraduate Economics BSc Honours leavers, within six months of graduating)

108 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Economics www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 109 Economics and Finance Work placement/study abroad (optional): Spend a year between Stages 2 and 3 on a 12-month BSc Honours | L161 | 3 years | placement working in the UK or overseas, or Education Develop skills for a career in finance in the studying abroad at one of our partner universities. Degree UCAS Entrance requirements global marketplace. This degree will develop Our current placement students are in roles such as your understanding of economics and builds finance intern, finance analyst, business operations Education BA Honours X390 A Level: ABB–BBB Education No specific subjects are required. your knowledge of key topics in finance. You’ll intern, and in tax compliant accounting, working on gain an appreciation of the interaction between the following projects: International Baccalaureate: 30–32 points the finance sector of the economy and the Including three subjects at grade 5 or above at preparing VAT packs for legal entities which wider economic environment. Higher Level. operate within Romania and Germany at P&G Stage 1: You develop your awareness and producing a new mechanism for tracking internal Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees understanding of core economics topics within investment projects internationally at AMEX International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic micro- and macroeconomics, alongside the tracking brand marketing expenses for and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. principles of accounting and finance. We also consumer products at Johnson & Johnson introduce you to mathematical and statistical techniques used in these areas, and you develop Alternatively, you might opt to gain work experience YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Combined Honours (Education, plus up to two other subjects) a variety of IT and quantitative skills that will be through summer internships, a path followed by of use both within and beyond your degree. many of our current students. Study a stimulating, interdisciplinary curriculum: Stage 2: You deepen your insight into the methods Stage 3: You take modules in advanced micro- and Why Study With Us? engage in rigorous academic study of education with used by economists to understand the workings macroeconomic theory, as well as financial economics Our degree explores questions such as: what is a special emphasis on the philosophy, psychology, of the modern economy, and into the relationship and international financial management. These meant by ‘education’ and what is its purpose? sociology and history of education, international between government and the financial sector, develop your understanding of the workings of the What form should it take and who benefits? What development for education, education for social with higher-level modules in microeconomics and financial markets and financial decision making, role is played by social or cultural factors? What justice, and international perspectives on education. macroeconomics. The compulsory econometrics giving you the chance to undertake original research might the future of teaching and learning look like? module equips you with an ability to interpret and and apply your economic knowledge to a topic of Enjoy enthusiastic teaching from expert staff: Boost your CV with a work placement: evaluate the results of applied research in economics particular interest to you. Your remaining modules apply learn from leading academics with international and finance. You will also study topics in corporate are optional and cover a wide choice of financial and to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work reputations and professional expertise as teachers finance that raise your awareness of financial economics topics. You may also choose to complete placement (subject to availability). Find out more in a variety of educational settings. issues in the business environment such as asset a dissertation (if eligible), which gives you the on pages 14–15. You can also gain experience Develop transferable skills: including the opportunity pricing and dividend policy. Your remaining topics opportunity to pursue a topic of original research. through student tutoring, volunteering opportunities in your first year to learn a foreign language. are optional and cover areas such as international and ‘learning from work’ opportunities. economics, European economics, financial and Benefit from small-group teaching: our small management accounting. course cohort provides opportunities for lively interaction and debate, enhancing the development of your knowledge and understanding.

‘I don’t think I have one favourite module, but I do have favourite professors. In fact, some of the modules I’m taking Your Future Career in Stages 2 and 3 were partially based on the professors teaching them.’ This degree will provide you with the skills for work in a range STUDENT of contexts, including: primary teaching (graduates would Anne, Economics and Business Management BA Honours need to undertake a primary PGCE); public service; community TUTORING AND and social work; education management; heritage, museum, VOLUNTEERING theatre and library education; and information management OPPORTUNITIES (for example, e-learning). AVAILABLE You could also undertake postgraduate study in education, cross-cultural communication or international development here at Newcastle.

110 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Economics www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 111 Education Stage 2: Building on your knowledge, skills and understanding gained in Stage 1, you develop a BA Honours | X390 | 3 years | more specialised and sustained engagement with Electrical and The study of education is essential to assess the areas of study such as learning theory, the broader opportunities and challenges that face humanity discourses of education in popular culture and Electronic Engineering in the 21st century. At Newcastle, you will be innovative technologies of learning. You undertake research as part of a strand that runs across all three encouraged to explore what is meant by education Degree UCAS Entrance requirements and how it has changed over time, including its Stages, equipping you with the necessary skills and central place in the foundation of modern societies. knowledge to undertake the dissertation at Stage 3. Automation and Control BEng Honours H660 A Level: AAB Including Mathematics and at least one of Physics, Digital Electronics BEng Honours H990 You will be encouraged to critically examine what You also begin the first of the two major career Chemistry, or Electronics and excluding General form education should take, who should decide, development modules in either student tutoring, Electrical and Electronic Engineering H607 Studies or Critical Thinking. and who benefits from those decisions. You also student volunteering through the Students’ Union, BEng Honours For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we examine how the media influences the portrayal or learning from work, which will count towards require a pass in the practical element. If Physics is Electrical Power Engineering BEng Honours H623 not offered at A or AS Level, a minimum of grade B of education and schooling. your degree classification. You develop key skills or 6 Physics or Dual Award Science GCSE is required. including communication, teamwork, personal Electronic Communications BEng Honours H640 You will learn about education globally and investigate enterprise, problem solving, and planning and International Baccalaureate: 35 points

the role of international development in supporting organising, which are directly transferable to a Electronics and Computer Engineering H652 Mathematics at Higher Level grade 5 or above and Engineering Electrical and Electronic education in developing countries. You also explore wide range of graduate employment contexts. BEng Honours at least one of Physics or Chemistry at Higher Level grade 5 or above. Physics required at Standard Level and assess the scientific evidence contributing to Microelectronic Engineering H611 our growing understanding of learning and teaching. Stage 3: The emphasis is on you obtaining a grade 5 or above if not offered at Higher Level. deep and critical awareness of specific aspects BEng Honours Stage 1: You are introduced to the contested nature of education both in its national and international Automation and Control With H661 A Level: AAA of education and the different conceptual frameworks contexts. You become more deeply aware of the Industrial Project MEng Honours Including Mathematics and at least one of Physics, we will be using for explaining education – global, importance of attention to detail, argument, criticality, Chemistry, or Electronics and excluding General social, cultural, historical, political, philosophical, ambiguity and complexity through modules relating Digital Electronics With H991 Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry sociological, pedagogical and technological. to social justice, inclusive education and international Industrial Project MEng Honours and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Physics or Dual Award development. You complete a research dissertation, Electrical and Electronic Engineering H605 Science (minimum grade B or 6) required if Physics enabling you to apply your understanding to different With Industrial Project MEng Honours is not offered at a higher level. contexts, and giving you the exciting opportunity to Electrical Power Engineering With H622 International Baccalaureate: 37 points generate new knowledge in the field. Industrial Project MEng Honours Mathematics at Higher Level grade 6 or above and at least one of Physics or Chemistry at Higher Level Electronic Communications With H621 grade 6 or above. Physics required at Standard Level Industrial Project MEng Honours grade 5 or above if not offered at Higher Level. ‘The Education degree at Newcastle is a Electronics and Computer Engineering H654 well-shaped degree because it provides With Industrial Project MEng Honours you with knowledge about how education Microelectronic Engineering With H612 contributes to society, history and Industrial Project MEng Honours the economy, as well as schools.’ Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees Meghana, Education BA Honours Foundation Year: if you don’t have the right mathematics and/or science qualifications for direct entry, you will be considered for a foundation year. See page 119 for details. Pre-Entry Mathematics Course: if you don’t have the required mathematics qualifications, you may be invited to take our Pre-Entry Mathematics Course to develop the mathematical skills needed to study your degree. Find out more online in the Entry Requirements tab of your chosen degree. International students: we offer an Electrical Power Engineering BEng Honours in Singapore www.ncl.ac.uk/singapore/study International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic and English language requirements, see pages 222–223.

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Computer Science; Engineering Foundation Programmes; Physics

112 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Education www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 113 Why Study With Us? Learn industry-standard electronic design and What You Will Study Automation and Control simulation tools: our computing facilities, software BEng Honours | H660 | 3 years | Our degrees cover topics such as the design of power and hardware are reviewed regularly, so you’re We have designed our degrees so that all students grids, wireless communications, microprocessor chip always working with the most up-to-date equipment. study the same core modules for the first two years With Industrial Project design and biomedical prosthetics and nurture you (excluding Electronics and Computer Engineering MEng Honours | H661 | 4 years | from student to professional engineer. Access outstanding facilities: such as state-of-the-art BEng and MEng Honours, as these include more teaching laboratories for electronics, electrical computer programming). These two years will League table ranking: These degrees cover the breadth of electrical power/motors, Intelligent Sensing Lab and provide you with a comprehensive understanding of and electronic engineering during the first two top 20 in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times Smart Grid. the fundamentals. In your final year, you can choose years (see What You Will Study, left). Good University Guide 2018 a specialism or continue with a broad-based degree. Be part of a welcoming community: a highly active top 10 in the UK for world-class research, with You then specialise in electrical automation and student-led society (Shock Soc), a peer-mentoring We cover topics such as current flow in 90% of research classed as ‘world-leading’ or control systems, their constituent parts and their scheme, and a personal tutor are just some of the semiconductor devices, electromagnetism, digital ‘internationally excellent’ – Research Excellence applications in the later Stages of your degree. ways we help you feel supported. electronics and linear control theory, to enable you Framework 2014 Automation and control is concerned with the to understand the operation of simple electrical design and operation of control systems used top 175 – Engineering and Technology category – Benefit from cutting-edge research: our machines and electronic communication systems. to monitor and control production processes and Times Higher Education World University Rankings research-informed teaching ensures that you develop other technology such as vehicles and robots. by Subject 2018 knowledge of current and future breakthrough We complement this with teaching in how to technologies such as biomedical engineering, 5G analyse, design and construct electrical and Typical fields of study include electromagnetism, Engineering Electrical and Electronic Professional accreditation*: our degrees are wireless communications and advanced electric drives. electronic circuits to meet specific criteria. robotics and linear control theory. professionally accredited by the Institution of This programme delivers a comprehensive treatment Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Become a graduate in demand: many employers We also help you develop your computing skills and of the field of control systems, industrial applications, Engineering Council. This means future employers are actively seeking graduates with electrical engineering mathematics knowledge. Topics cover: and distributed control. You will use industry-standard will recognise the quality of your degree because and electronic skills and our close relationship extended C and assembly language programming test and measurement equipment, utilise experimental it meets high professional standards. It also means with leading UK businesses provides valuable techniques (including Java in Electronics and hardware and be trained in software packages such both our BEng and MEng degrees provide a exposure to future employers. Computer Engineering degrees); the design and testing of microprocessor systems; and the application of as MATLAB to a professional level. pathway to becoming a chartered engineer (CEng). Industrial project (MEng Only): a major element of differential equations and linear algebra to describe This is one of the most recognised international Stage 4 for MEng students is an industrial project. All students undertake a large individual design complex engineering systems. engineering qualifications. This gives you valuable experience of finding a job in project in Stage 3, leading to the design and development of an original system or device. Recent Our four-year Master of Engineering (MEng) a competitive market, working on a real engineering You also take part in a series of group projects to examples include the development of electrical degrees are a direct route to becoming chartered. project set by your host business, developing your develop your skills in soldering, wiring, circuit board traction machines for Newcastle University’s 2016 You don’t need to study any more qualifications after CV and making valuable industry contacts. construction and project planning. This includes the construction of a simple digital voltmeter, a power Formula Student electric racing car and developing your degree to work towards chartered status. Our Many students choose to do this at a local company, amplifier, and a radio transmitter and receiver. photovoltaic solar power for homes in rural areas. three-year BEng degrees can also lead to chartered but you may undertake the project anywhere in the In the second year, you form teams to construct a engineer status. This can be achieved through UK or in Europe. Recent participating companies MEng students further develop their practical racing car that can find its own way round a track. professional development or a Master’s degree. include Tridonic, Dyson, Komatsu, Jacobs, Bentley, engineering skills through a group design This culminates in a race held on the last day of term, Transfer from a BEng to one of our MEng degrees is Siemens and Imagination Technologies. Projects project in Stage 4, alongside their industrial where the teams go head-to-head in pursuit of a possible up to the end of the second year (Stage 2) have included satellite electronic communication project (see Industrial project, opposite). prize. After the race, teams are tasked with creating if you achieve the appropriate academic standard. systems for mobile phones and navigation, protocols You will investigate topics such as adaptive a crowdfunding video on how the technology can for electronic drive control, an electric bike, underwater and distributed control systems. *All professional accreditations are reviewed be utilised in industry. The teams then pitch their autonomous vehicle control and connections for low regularly by their professional body. Check online ideas to an academic panel. for the most up-to-date information by course: carbon technology to the power grid. www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees DTUS sponsorship: our degrees are approved by the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS), Boost your CV with a work placement: apply to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work a Ministry of Defence sponsorship programme for placement (subject to availability). Find out more students who want to join the armed services or the Your Future Career TOP 20 on pages 14–15. You’ll also have access to a MoD civil service. www.da.mod.uk/colleges-schools Our graduates are working on the latest developments in IN THE UK FOR range of industry sponsorship opportunities and hybrid vehicles, smartphone technology and green energy, ELECTRICAL AND the opportunity to source summer placements. with companies such as: Siemens; Dyson; Jaguar Land Rover; ELECTRONIC and Imagination Technologies. ENGINEERING Some graduates are also working in the commercial, financial, The Times/Sunday Times Good industrial and public sectors, often in management roles. University Guide 2018

114 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Electrical and Electronic Engineering www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 115 Digital Electronics Electrical and Electronic Engineering Electrical Power Engineering Electronic Communications BEng Honours | H990 | 3 years | BEng Honours | H607 | 3 years | BEng Honours | H623 | 3 years | BEng Honours | H640 | 3 years | With Industrial Project With Industrial Project With Industrial Project With Industrial Project MEng Honours | H991 | 4 years | MEng Honours | H605 | 4 years | MEng Honours | H622 | 4 years | MEng Honours | H621 | 4 years | These degrees cover the breadth of electrical and These degrees are the broadest of all of our These degrees cover the breadth of electrical and These degrees cover the breadth of electrical and electronic engineering during the first two years programmes. They cover the breadth of electrical electronic engineering during the first two years electronic engineering during the first two years (see (see What You Will Study, page 115). and electronic engineering for the first two years (see What You Will Study, page 115). What You Will Study, page 115). You then specialise (see What You Will Study, page 115), before giving in the skills required to become an electronic You then specialise in digital electronic systems, You then specialise in electrical power systems, you the chance to either specialise or continue communications specialist. their constituents and their applications in the later their constituent parts and applications in the later with a broad choice of topics in the later Stages Stages of your degree. Digital electronics focuses Stages of your degree. Electrical power engineering The development of the internet, mobile telephones of your degree. on the design and implementation of the digital is concerned with the generation, transmission and and dedicated high-speed data networks has fuelled systems at the heart of much modern technology. You cover everything from the operation and distribution of electric power. Typical fields of study a growth in international commerce and home-based Typical fields of study include digital systems integration of nanoelectronic devices, to national-scale include electrical machines and renewable energy. shopping. It also makes information and entertainment design and mobile and cellular communications. electricity networks. You also explore areas such resources readily available across the globe. You will study all of the major disciplines in the

as digital control systems, industrial automation Engineering Electrical and Electronic This programme combines a unique blend of five field of electrical power; power electronics, electric You cover everything from digital signal processing and robotics and radio frequency engineering. fields of knowledge including embedded computer drives, machines, control, and power systems. to telecommunication networks. You also explore systems architecture and computer programming. All students undertake a large individual design This will give you the theoretical knowledge and areas such as industrial automation and robotics, It is industrially focused and tailored to the demands project in Stage 3, leading to the design and practical experience necessary to embark on a digital control systems and image processing and of companies that design and manufacture modern development of an original system or device. career as a design or development engineer in machine vision. You study cross-cutting technologies electronic equipment. Recent examples include the development of the field of electrical power engineering. in signals and communications, such as MIMO covert optical communications, low-cost ultrasound technology (to be crucial in future 5G systems). All students undertake a large individual design project All students undertake a large individual design scanners, wireless power transfer, and electronic We are one of two UK universities to have a massive in Stage 3, leading to the design and development project in Stage 3, leading to the design and sensors for deployment in volcanoes. MIMO facility. of an original system or device. Recent projects development of an original system or device. Recent include energy harvesting in wireless communication MEng students further develop their practical examples include the development of a solar tracking All students undertake a large individual design networks and digital radio interface. engineering skills through a group design project system, solar power to energy transformation, and project in Stage 3, giving you the chance to apply in Stage 4, alongside their industrial project (see the development of an energy monitor unit. what you learn to a wide range of communication MEng students further develop their practical Industrial project, page 114). You will expand your problems. Examples of recent projects include: the engineering skills through a group design project MEng students further develop their practical skills in areas such as the design of modern electrical development of a brain-machine interface; creating in Stage 4, alongside their industrial project (see engineering skills through a group design project machines, and drives and distributed control systems. encryption techniques for wireless communications; Industrial project, page 114). You will investigate in Stage 4, alongside their industrial project (see and metallic object detection and identification. topics such as mobile and cellular communications. Industrial project, page 114). You will expand your skills in areas such as the design of modern electrical MEng students further develop their practical machines, and drives and distributed control systems. engineering skills through a group design project in Stage 4, alongside their industrial project ‘I like working on projects because I can see (see Industrial project, page 114). You will develop the theory I learn in lectures in action. One specialist knowledge in fields such as mobile and of my modules involved building and racing cellular communications. a buggy on a magnetic field track. Our team Continued overleaf. won as we had the fastest buggy. The project gave us good experience in planning, time management and troubleshooting.’ Edwin, Automation and Control BEng Honours

116 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Electrical and Electronic Engineering www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 117 Electronics and Computer Engineering Microelectronic Engineering BEng Honours | H652 | 3 years | BEng Honours | H611 | 3 years | Engineering Foundation With Industrial Project With Industrial Project MEng Honours | H654 | 4 years | MEng Honours | H612 | 4 years | Programmes You study core elements from our common syllabus These degrees cover the breadth of electrical for the first two years (see What You Will Study, and electronic engineering during the first two Degree UCAS Entrance requirements page 115) along with key computing engineering years (see What You Will Study, page 115). Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng Honours H814 A Level: Offers in the topics that are tailored to the needs of information range of AAA–ABB You then specialise in electronic systems, their MEng Honours H816 engineers. They cover the processing of signals, depending on the constituents and their applications in the later whether they are represented as voltages, currents Leads to one of our Chemical Engineering degrees – see page 73 degree chosen Stages of your degree. Microelectronic engineering or numbers inside a computer. Civil Engineering with Foundation Year BEng Honours H201 International is concerned with the design and manufacture Baccalaureate: Run in conjunction with Computing Science, the of electronic devices made from silicon, such as MEng Honours H291 Offers in the range of main emphasis is on the design of large computer integrated circuits and sensors, as well as the Leads to one of our Civil Engineering degrees – see page 82 34–37 points depending systems, including software and hardware. development of devices using new materials. on the degree chosen Typical fields of study include nanoscale electronic Electrical and Electronic Engineering H604

We concentrate on the computer systems engineering Programmes Engineering Foundation devices and integrated circuit design. with Foundation Year BEng Honours of digital systems. You cover topics such as: real-time MEng Honours H606 programming; website creation and management; All students undertake a large individual design database system design and use; and real-time and project in Stage 3, leading to the design and Leads to one of our Electrical and Electronic Engineering degrees – embedded systems exploring the economics and development of an original system or device. Recent see page 113 metrics of embedded systems design. projects include developing a frequency synthesiser Marine Technology with Foundation Year BEng Honours J615 for wireless biomedical devices, and designing This programme focuses on the holistic development MEng Honours J616 and building a robot to navigate around a room. of electronic systems that involve hardware and Leads to one of our Marine Technology degrees – see page 146 software working together. You will develop skills MEng students further develop their practical in Java and GUI programming, understand the engineering skills through a group design project Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng Honours H304 fundamentals of VLSI circuit design and learn both in Stage 4, alongside their industrial project MEng Honours H305 conventional telephony and modern communications (see Industrial project, page 114). You will develop Leads to one of our Mechanical Engineering degrees – see page 158 networks concepts. specialist skills in design capture, and simulation and design synthesis techniques. Engineering with Foundation Year BEng Honours H101 All students undertake a large individual design MEng Honours H103 project in Stage 3, leading to the design and development of an original system or device. Recent Leads to any of our Engineering degrees, providing appropriate projects include an ultrasonic robot navigation modules have been taken system, multibiometric systems for face recognition Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees and 3D reconstruction through stereo vision. International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic MEng students further develop their practical and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. engineering skills through a group design project in Stage 4, alongside their industrial project (see Industrial project, page 114). This is aimed at developing instrumentation for intelligent vehicles. Our Programmes During the Foundation Year you take just over half your modules in mathematics, mechanical Our Engineering with Foundation Year programmes sciences and applied mechanics. The remainder provide pathways to our degrees if you do not meet of your modules covers a range of engineering the entry requirements for Stage 1 entry. On successful and science topics and includes a project, as completion of an Engineering with Foundation Year well as laboratory work related to the engineering programme, you can progress to Stage 1 of our degree you wish to study. three- or four-year engineering degrees.

118 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Electrical and Electronic Engineering www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 119 Why Study With Us? Students studying Linguistics with French, German, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese spend a full academic English Literature, Our study topics span centuries and continents, giving year abroad as part of their degrees, organised and you the chance to tailor your degree to your interests. supported by the School of Modern Languages. Language and Linguistics League table ranking: If you are studying a European language you 3rd in the UK – The Complete University may spend the year: Degree UCAS Entrance requirements Guide 2018 (Linguistics category) studying at one of our partner institutions English Language BA Honours Q302 A Level: AAB/ABB 5th in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times Good teaching English as a foreign language abroad University Guide 2018 Not including General Studies. (Linguistics category) under the British Council English Language 7th in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times Good Assistantship Programme International Baccalaureate: 34–35 points University Guide 2018 (English Studies category) working, or combining study and work English Language and Literature BA Honours Q300 A Level: AAA–AAB 5th in the UK for student satisfaction (95% overall Students of Chinese and Japanese spend the Including English Literature or English Language and satisfaction score) – National Student Survey 2017 English Literature BA Honours Q306 year in China or Japan, studying at one of our Literature at grade A, not including General Studies. (Linguistics category) partner universities. English Literature with Creative Writing QW38 International Baccalaureate: 35–36 points 93% overall student satisfaction score – National BA Honours With English A1 at Higher Level, grade 6. Student Survey 2017 (English Studies category) Enjoy choice and flexibility: with a wide range of optional modules including creative writing, film-making English Literature and History BA Honours QV31 A Level: AAA−AAB top 100 – English Language, Literature and and film history, drama and children’s literature. Including English Literature or English Language Linguistics categories – QS World University

and Literature at grade A and History at grade A or B, Rankings by Subject 2017 Lose yourself in our award-winning University Library: and Linguistics Language English Literature, not including General Studies. access over one million printed books, six million 3rd in the UK for research – Research International Baccalaureate: 35−36 points Excellence Framework 2014 (English Language e-books, special collections and 2,000 study spaces. With English A1 at Higher Level grade 6 and History and Literature category) A1 at Higher Level grade 5 or 6. Get involved in student media: our award-winning top 200 – Arts and Humanities category – student-run newspaper, and radio and TV stations, Linguistics BA Honours Q100 A Level: AAA–ABB Times Higher Education World University provide an excellent training ground if you have Not including General Studies Rankings by Subject 2018 journalistic ambitions. Linguistics with Chinese or Japanese Q1T4 International Baccalaureate: 34–36 points BA Honours Boost your CV with a work placement: apply Access outstanding linguistic expertise: Newcastle to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work is home to one of the largest concentrations of Linguistics with French BA Honours Q1R1 A Level: AAA–ABB placement (subject to availability). Find out more linguists in the world. Including French, German or Spanish as appropriate. Linguistics with German BA Honours Q1R2 on pages 14–15. Candidates with AS Level French, German or Get credit for work and volunteering: choose an Linguistics with Spanish BA Honours Q1R4 Spanish (minimum grade B) will also be considered. Study abroad: you have the chance to study optional career development module for academic Not including General Studies. credit for work in industry, public institutions, local abroad for one semester. We have links with International Baccalaureate: 34–36 points schools or volunteering activities. universities in various countries, including Belgium, With grade 5 in French, German, or Spanish as the Netherlands, Norway, Australia, Canada appropriate at Higher Level. Benefit from over 100 years of expertise: our long and the USA. All our partner institutions offer teaching and prestigious history means we attract high-quality at the highest level in English literature, language Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees students and our graduates are outstanding. and linguistics, giving you the opportunity to study * If you have some background in mathematics and science you may be interested in the cognitive/brain exciting modules in a very different environment. On-campus theatre: Northern Stage, one of the science and quantitative elements of this course. If you prefer arts and humanities subjects you may be See page 16 for more information. city’s most popular theatres, is on campus. interested in the historical, sociological and literary elements of the course. ** We particularly encourage applicants with some qualifications in mathematical and/or scientific fields. As these courses contain a combination of scientific thinking, language skills and mathematical reasoning, they are especially suited to students who enjoy both mathematics/science and arts/humanities subjects. International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic Your Future Career and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. Our degrees prepare you for a range of different careers or postgraduate study, in areas such as: the legal profession; 3RD IN YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Classical Studies and English; Combined Honours (English, plus up journalism; public service; marketing; advertising; management; THE UK FOR to two other subjects); Media, Journalism and Film; Modern Languages and Linguistics librarianship; teaching; speech therapy; computing and information technology. LINGUISTICS The skills you gain are useful in any field where communication The Complete University Guide 2018 is important, including science, finance, business, trade and international relations and creative industries, as well as in companies that rely on language for technology and engineering (such as Google, Apple and Microsoft).

120 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / English Literature, Language and Linguistics www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 121 English Language English Language and Literature English Literature English Literature and History BA Honours | Q302 | 3 years | BA Honours | Q300 | 3 years | BA Honours | Q306 | 3 years | BA Honours | QV31 | 3 years | This degree explores the English language as it has This degree combines elements from our English This degree provides you with an excellent education This degree builds on the long-established developed over time. You’ll learn how it is acquired Language and English Literature degrees in roughly in literature, drama and film. Taught by accomplished partnership between the School of English Literature, as a first and second language, and how it is used equal proportions, developing your skills and scholars, this flexible degree offers a wide range of Language and Linguistics and the School of History, to mark social, regional and stylistic distinctions. knowledge in both subjects. module choices with extensive historical coverage. Classics and Archaeology. We work together on this There is a strong element of linguistics in this degree. There are opportunities to practise creative writing degree to offer students the best of both disciplines. You study at least one third of your topics in each You gain knowledge of the emergence and growth and theatre, make films, or join a work placement in discipline at each Stage. You have the freedom to You learn the skills of close reading and literary of language in the mind, as well as methodologies one of the region’s cultural industries. However, our choose the remaining third from a wide selection analysis, and acquire the ability to evaluate and for studying the human language faculty. principal aim is to deepen your knowledge of literary of our language, linguistics or literature modules, synthesise a wide range of evidence. These skills texts and give you a firm foundation in the critical Topics also include the grammatical structure of or from other subject areas. will combine to create a graduate who can think and theoretical skills needed to analyse them. English and general phonetics/phonology, as well flexibly, argue cogently, and fluently communicate Stage 1: We lay the foundations for the theoretical as the social and historical context in which the Stage 1: We introduce you to a variety of literary complex ideas to a wide range of audiences. and historical study of language and literature. English language has changed and developed. texts (poetry, prose, plays and film). This will provide We introduce you to general topics on the nature Stage 1: We introduce you to a range of you with a good foundation in the critical and There is flexibility at each Stage to also choose of language and more specific ones, such as the methodological techniques and to historiographical theoretical skills you need to analyse the literature topics from our English literature and linguistics investigation of regional dialects. and literary-critical traditions relating to both you will be studying at Stages 2 and 3. degrees. These could include language options, subjects. You then choose from a range of modules Stages 2 and 3: Your language modules develop your such as Chinese, Japanese, German, French and Stage 2: You advance your knowledge and to develop a strong foundation of knowledge and knowledge of formal approaches to the structure of and Linguistics Language English Literature, Spanish (taught in the School of Modern Languages) understanding of English literature through the understanding in both subjects. In history these English, the history of the English language, the social as well as poetry, creative writing, drama, children’s ages. You take at least two pre-20th-century topics include British, European, American and world history. contexts in which English is used, and scientific fiction and film modules (taught in the School of alongside at least two contemporary ones. These In English these include literature from the Anglo- methodologies for studying these phenomena as English Literature, Language and Linguistics). choices cover film, theatre, poetry and prose. Saxons to the Romantics, 20th- and 21st-century a window on the human language faculty. Options always available are American, Postcolonial literature and film from Britain and America, the history Stage 1: We lay the foundation for analysing and In literature, you take at least one pre-20th-century and Contemporary literatures, and Renaissance, of drama and performance, and creative writing. describing the English language and focus on topic alongside a more contemporary one, in both Romantic and Victorian literatures. An independent topics such as word and sentence structure and Stages 2 and 3: In each year you will choose from the second and third years. A wide range of topics research project teaches you how to research, plan general phonetics/phonology, incorporating an between 30 and 40 optional modules, taking a is always available, including: Renaissance literature; and write an essay on an area of literary study of understanding of differences in English across minimum of two from each School. Many of the Romantic literature; the Victorians; 20th-century particular interest to you. time and regional space. You explore the nature of two Schools’ modules dovetail in theme and period, British and American modernism; post-war and language itself, from animal ‘language’ to Standard Stage 3: You continue to broaden and deepen allowing you to ‘map’ your degree. For example, contemporary culture; drama; children’s fiction; film and dialectal Englishes, and ways of collecting, your understanding of English literature by choosing you might study the history of colonial India at modules; documentary film-making; poetry; and evaluating and displaying data about them. four specialist options closely linked to your lecturers’ Stage 2 followed by a module on India’s postcolonial creative writing. research expertise (the only restriction being that literature in Stage 3, or study the history of Victorian Stage 2: You focus on the social context in which In Stage 3, you work with increasing independence you need to cover at least one earlier period topic Britain and a module on the Victorian novel. language is embedded as well as exploring how to develop your own specialist interests by choosing and a more contemporary one). Current options English has changed over time. You can also study We also have two modules at Stages 2 and 3 which from topics linked to your lecturers’ research include the Victorian novel, life writing, nonsense linguistic methods for analysing the structure of are taught jointly by staff from both Schools. These specialisms. An independent study module or literature, British and international children’s literature, sentences and sound patterns of language in more are unique to this degree and created specifically dissertation gives you the chance to investigate in Romantic poetry, Caribbean literature and film, depth, and can choose modules that explore the for its students. The Stage 2 module will teach you greater depth a topic that you are passionate about. medieval literature, American literatures or a work science of meaning and language in context. how to undertake independent, original research and placement in the cultural industries. You also either how best to use both your literary and historical skills Stage 3: You work with increasing independence to write a final-year dissertation based on the in-depth in that research. The Stage 3 module is a dissertation develop your own specialist interests, by choosing study of a topic you are passionate about or produce in English and history. Here you choose the topic and from topics linked to the research specialisms of a file of original creative work (a collection of poems, plan the research, supported by two supervisors. your lecturers. These may include: child language a work of fiction, a play, or a film script). acquisition; discourse analysis; language origins There is also the choice of taking modules offered and evolution; the acquisition of English as a first by other schools within the University at all Stages or second language; language and ethnicity; of your degree, including several language options. advanced phonology or grammar; and the history of English grammar. There are also extended study and dissertation modules that give you the chance to investigate in greater depth a topic that you are passionate about. There may also be opportunities for you to participate in ongoing research projects.

122 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / English Literature, Language and Linguistics www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 123 English Literature Linguistics Linguistics with Chinese or Japanese Linguistics with French with Creative Writing BA Honours | Q100 | 3 years | BA Honours | Q1T4 | 4 years | BA Honours | Q1R1 | 4 years | BA Honours | QW38 | 3 years | In this degree you study language to understand With the steady increase in global business activity, Linguistics with German Combine the study of English literature with the how it works, how it is structured and what it does; knowledge of an East Asian language is an important chance to develop your creative skills under the from the physical properties of speech, to how skill that is sought by many employers. At each Stage, BA Honours | Q1R2 | 4 years | guidance of our talented and well-known staff. languages change and develop over time. You you spend two thirds of your time studying linguistics, This degree draws on the wealth of creative talent gain knowledge of the emergence and growth of concentrating on the structure, history and sociological Linguistics with Spanish in the School of English Literature, Language and language in the brain, as well as methodologies for aspects of English and other languages. You spend BA Honours | Q1R4 | 4 years | Linguistics, as well as the activities of the Newcastle the scientific study of the human language faculty. the remaining third studying Mandarin Chinese or Centre for the Literary Arts. You also have the chance to learn one or more Japanese. The degree structure is similar to our These degrees combine the study of linguistics modern languages from a choice of French, German, Single Honours Linguistics degree (see opposite), Stage 1: We introduce you to a variety of literary with insights from a European language, to explore Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese. the main differences being that you concentrate on texts (poetry, prose, plays and film) and provide you how language works and what it does. the same East Asian language at each Stage and with a good foundation in the critical and theoretical Stage 1: Your first year lays the foundation for spend a year abroad during Stage 3 in either China At each Stage, you spend two thirds of your time skills you need for your studies at Stages 2 and 3. analysing and describing language, focusing on or Japan. studying linguistics, concentrating on the structure, You explore different ways of approaching creative topics such as word and sentence structure and history and sociological aspects of English and other writing, develop your creativity and gain experience general phonetics/phonology. You also look at the Stages 1 and 2: The linguistics topics you study are languages. For the remaining third, you have language of writing in different forms. nature of language itself, from animal ‘language’ broadly similar to our Single Honours degree. Your classes in French, German or Spanish. These are to standard and regional language varieties, and language tuition in the School of Modern Languages Stage 2: The second year advances your knowledge available from beginners’, intermediate (post-GCSE ways of collecting, evaluating and displaying data establishes a basic foundation in the language and Linguistics Language English Literature, and understanding of English literature through the or equivalent) or advanced level (post-A Level or about them. In addition, you will choose one systems (grammar, orthography, and phonetics) of ages and strengthens your sense of the relationships equivalent), to match your previous experience. foreign language to study intensively. This will be Mandarin Chinese or Japanese. You also begin to between critical and creative writing. At the same You also spend a year abroad during Stage 3. undertaken in the School of Modern Languages, develop your reading, listening, writing and speaking time, it gives you the chance to develop your craft where you will develop skills in reading, writing, skills in preparation for your year abroad. Stages 1 and 2: The linguistics topics you study are and literary techniques in poetry, prose or script. listening and speaking in your chosen language. broadly similar to our Single Honours Linguistics Stage 3: You spend your third year studying in either Stage 3: You will be supported in the production degree (see opposite). Your language tuition involves Stage 2: You develop your knowledge of core China or Japan (see Study abroad, page 121). We of a file of original literary work (a collection of two hours a week on speaking, reading, writing and aspects of grammar and sound patterns and have links with universities across both countries. poems, a work of fiction, a play or a film script) that listening skills, taught by a native speaker of the how these apply to a range of languages. We also See www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/q1t4 will bring together everything you’ve learnt about language you’re learning. You also have a weekly broaden your understanding of language study for more details. creative writing and allow you to devise a project one-hour grammar lesson. You complement this by exploring the social context in which languages that demonstrates your individuality as a writer. Stage 4: You continue to study advanced language with modules aimed at helping you to understand are learned, used and developed over time. Some modules in your chosen language, reflecting the the culture and society of the country where your You also choose four specialist options in literature, of your topics are optional so you can continue fluency you will have gained during your year abroad. chosen language is spoken. In addition, German all closely linked to your lecturers’ research expertise. to take foreign language modules. You can also An extended project gives you the chance to study in speakers can take modules in beginners’ Dutch, Current options include the Victorian novel, life writing, choose from topics such as language acquisition greater depth a topic that you are passionate about. while Spanish speakers can take modules in Catalan nonsense literature, British and international children’s and historical linguistics. The remaining half of your topics are optional and or the indigenous Latin American language, Quechua. literature, Romantic poetry, Caribbean literature and Stage 3: You work with increasing independence are linked very closely to your lecturers’ research film, American literatures, or medieval literature. Stage 3: You spend your third year studying or to develop your own specialist interests by specialisms. These currently include: syntactic working in a French-, German- or Spanish-speaking choosing from topics linked to your lecturers’ and phonological theory; low-educated second country. See Study abroad, page 121. research specialisms. These include: syntactic language and literacy acquisition; language origins and phonological theory; low-educated second and evolution; child language acquisition; language Stage 4: You continue to study advanced language ‘I enjoy that every lecture teaches language and literacy acquisition; language origins change; and discourse analysis. modules in your chosen language, reflecting the me something new, which is great and evolution; child language acquisition; language fluency you will have gained during your year abroad. change; and discourse analysis. There are also when you’re studying something An extended project gives you the chance to study extended study and dissertation modules that give you are genuinely interested in.’ in greater depth a topic that you are passionate you the chance to investigate in greater depth a about. The remaining half of your topics are optional Ruby, English Language BA Honours topic that you are passionate about. There may and are linked very closely to your lecturers’ research be opportunities for you to participate in ongoing specialisms. These currently include: syntactic research projects conducted by staff. and phonological theory; low-educated second language and literacy acquisition; language origins and evolution; child language acquisition; language change; and discourse analysis.

124 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / English Literature, Language and Linguistics www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 125 Why Study With Us? Study a diverse curriculum: including topics from biology, geography, business, law, ecology If you enjoy the outdoors, and want to combine Environmental and Rural Studies and agriculture. your interest in the environment with skills that can Degree UCAS Entrance requirements lead to a wide range of careers, Environmental and Rural Studies has plenty to offer. Countryside Management Countryside Management BSc Honours D455 A Level: ABB–BBB BSc Honours | D455 | 3 years | GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade C or 4) required. League table ranking: Rural Studies BSc Honours D452 International Baccalaureate: 32–34 points top 10 in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times The broad scope and flexibility of this degree With Mathematics or Mathematical Studies grade 4 Good University Guide 2018 (Geography and make it an attractive option for anyone whose at Standard Level if not offered at Higher Level. Environmental Science category) interests span the environmental and social sciences. top 20 in the UK – The Complete University It integrates elements from a range of subjects such Environmental Science BSc Honours F850 A Level: ABB Guide 2018 (Geography and Environmental as geography, ecology, law, wildlife conservation, Preferably including two science subjects from: With Placement BSc Honours F851 Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Science category) agriculture, business and estate management, to provide a balanced overview of the competing Environmental Sciences (Agricultural and F8D4 Environmental Science, Psychology and Physics. 92% overall student satisfaction score – National For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, Student Survey 2017 (Physical Geography and interests on the countryside. You also gain an

Environmental Science) MEnvSci Honours Studies and Rural Environmental we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Environmental Science category) insight into the effects that land use has on the With Placement MEnvSci Honours FD84 Mathematics (minimum grade C or 4) required economy and quality of life for local communities. if not offered at a higher level. top 150 – Environmental Sciences category – Environmental Sciences (Clean Technology) F8H8 International Baccalaureate: 34 points QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 Stage 1: We introduce you to a number of topics MEnvSci Honours in rural development, environmental management, With at least one science subject at Higher Level Boost your CV with a work placement: apply With Placement MEnvSci Honours FH88 grade 5 or above from Mathematics, Chemistry, to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work agriculture, study skills, business management Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, placement (subject to availability). You’ll receive and plant science, all set within a rural context. Psychology and Physics. Mathematics or Environmental Sciences (Ecosystem F8C1 support to apply for a suitable placement, including This lays the foundations for examining the problems Management) MEnvSci Honours Mathematical Studies at Standard Level grade 4 of managing the countryside in a sustainable way. or above if not offered at Higher Level. help to write your CV to send out to our wide range With Placement MEnvSci Honours FC81 of industry contacts. You’ll gain first-hand experience You have the opportunity to experience management of working in the environmental sector, putting in action through a series of site visits in the region. Environmental Sciences (Environmental F8F6 your learning into practice and developing your It is possible to transfer to our Rural Studies degree Geochemistry) MEnvSci Honours professional expertise. If you impress your host at the end of Stage 1 should you wish to. company, it could even result in a job offer on With Placement MEnvSci Honours FF86 Stage 2: You cover more specialised topics in land graduation. Find out more on pages 14–15. Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees management, wildlife conservation, law, research Study abroad: BSc students may choose methods, communications skills and countryside Stage 2 Direct Entry: direct entry on to Stage 2 of our Countryside Management, Rural Studies or to take their work placement abroad through heritage. You have a choice of optional modules, Environmental Science degrees may be offered to students who have completed a Newcastle University- the Erasmus+ scheme. MEnvSci students can which include topics such as field identification, accredited foundation programme with Northumberland College – seewww.northumberland.ac.uk integrate six or 12 months of study abroad as geology, crop and livestock production, soil science, International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic part of their degree, usually at Stage 3. Recent farm management and accounting. There is also and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. students have studied in Canada. See page 16 a choice of career development modules. for more information. Work placement year (optional): Apply to spend a YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Agri-Business and Food Management; Agriculture; Animal Science; Develop career-enhancing skills: in business year on a work placement between Stages 2 and 3. Biology and Zoology; Geography and entrepreneurship, marketing, management, This extends your degree by a year. See left. negotiation and co-operation. Stage 3: An independent research project accounts Enjoy fantastic fieldwork experiences: including for a quarter of your time and may be linked to Your Future Career Northumberland National Park, home to Hadrian’s a vacation project or work placement. Recent Wall and the Cheviot Hills; and Kielder, northern projects have investigated topics such as: game Our graduates have worked for organisations including the TOP 10 Europe’s largest man-made lake and England’s management; countryside tourism; pollinators and European Parliament, the Meteorological Office and Oxfam. IN THE UK FOR largest forest. land management; wildlife gardening; outdoor They most commonly progress to land-based and environmental Engage with professionals in the sector: education; solar farms; and wildlife conservation. careers. Examples include: chartered surveyor and land agent; ENVIRONMENTAL gain an insight into different careers through our strong links rights-of-way officer; part of a conservation team for local authorities, You also study countryside management, sustainability SCIENCE with estate managers, local authorities, voluntary charities or pressure groups; and agricultural or environmental and environmental valuation, and rural planning and The Times/Sunday Times Good organisations, farms, and other land-based businesses. advisers with government organisations and private firms. University Guide 2018 politics. Optional modules include topics such as environmental law, land-based enterprises, ecology Our graduates also work in environmental consultancy and Develop practical skills in first-class facilities: and environmental research, and sustainable land engineering, with conservation bodies, the Environment including two University farms and an experimental station with a range of field laboratories. or water management. Agency, water companies, local government departments and environmental protection agencies. Learn from leading experts in the environment: our research-informed teaching incorporates the latest discoveries from the Newcastle University Institute for Sustainability and our Centre for Rural Economy. 126 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Environmental and Rural Studies www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 127 Rural Studies Environmental Science Environmental Sciences Transfer between all our environmental sciences degrees is possible up to the end of Stage 2 if BSc Honours D452 3 years BSc Honours F850 3 years | | | | | | Agricultural and Environmental Science you meet the appropriate academic standard. With Placement This degree is ideal for anyone whose interest in MEnvSci Honours | F8D4 | 4 years | Stages 1 to 3: See Environmental Science BSc the countryside centres around the social, economic BSc Honours | F851 | 4 years | With Placement Honours, opposite. MEnvSci students may choose and political systems that we use to manage Environmental science is the study of the whole MEnvSci Honours |FD84 |5 years | to spend Stage 3 studying overseas on a linked the environment and support rural businesses environment. It covers both biological organisms Study Abroad or Erasmus+ programme instead and communities. It focuses on issues of rural and our physical environment, and the interactions Clean Technology of at Newcastle. development and rural resource management. between them. Biology and geography are important MEnvSci Honours | F8H8 | 4 years | MEnvSci Placement Year degrees: Placement Stage 1: We introduce you to the context of rural parts of these degrees, to help you understand MEnvSci degree students spend a year between studies through topics such as economics, rural the processes within ecosystems and how we With Placement Stages 2 and 3 on a work placement in the UK development, environment and land use, marketing can manage our natural resources more effectively. MEnvSci Honours | FH88 | 5 years | or abroad. You’ll gain valuable practical experience and business management. You will visit various You will also study chemistry, physics and geology in, and develop your professional understanding Ecosystem Management rural enterprises and sites. These introduce you to as applied to the study of the environment. In of, the environmental sector.

a range of countryside professionals and provide addition, you learn about the role of social and MEnvSci Honours | F8C1 | 4 years | Studies and Rural Environmental an insight into some of the problems facing today’s economic factors, ethics and public perception Stage 4: The fourth year is designed around the rural enterprises. It is possible to transfer to our in environmental management. With Placement research currently taking place at the University Countryside Management degree at the end of MEnvSci Honours | FC81 | 5 years | in one of four specialist areas: Stage 1: We introduce you to a number of topics Stage 1 should you wish to. agricultural and environmental science in environmental science, physical geography, plant Environmental Geochemistry Stage 2: You study land law, research methods, biology and ecology, which lay the foundations for clean technology accounting and finance, and landscape management. more specialised study in later Stages. MEnvSci Honours | F8F6 | 4 years | ecosystem management You also have a choice of optional topics covering Stage 2: You study compulsory modules that cover With Placement environmental geochemistry areas such as marketing strategy, crop and livestock topics in the practice of environmental science, MEnvSci Honours | FF86 | 5 years | production, social geographies, human resource You undertake your own research project in an terrestrial ecosystems and pollution. You develop management and agricultural marketing. You If you are planning a career in the environmental area of interest, relating to your chosen specialism. your professional skills with a focus on both career can take a career development module designed sector or academia, or think you might want to This accounts for a quarter of your study time and development and research. You also select optional specifically for those wishing to explore enterprise, study for a higher qualification such as a PhD, may involve scientific research or a consultancy- topics from a range that includes: conservation; entrepreneurship and employability. we encourage you to apply for one of these based investigation. landscape, culture and heritage; population Integrated Masters’ degrees. Work placement year (optional): Apply to spend a ecology; and economics. year on a work placement between Stages 2 and 3. They follow the same programme as the Work placement (F851): Spend a year between This extends your degree by a year. See page 127. Environmental Science BSc Honours for the first Stages 2 and 3 on a work placement in the UK three years (see opposite) but include an additional ‘The thing I enjoy most about my course Stage 3: An independent research project accounts or abroad, gaining valuable practical experience year of advanced study in a specialist area of is the variation in what we get to study – for a quarter of your time and may be linked to in the environmental sector and developing an environmental science. You undertake a substantial we can tailor the course to our interests a vacation project or work placement. Recent understanding of the environmental industry. research project in the fourth year, which gives you with the range of optional modules offered. projects have focused on topics such as: the role Stage 3: You take part in a residential field course experience of working in a research environment. Many of our lecturers lead multiple modules, of wind farms in rural development; the future that develops your ecological research skills and your so you get to know them really well.’ for market towns; renewable energy generation professional skills in writing and presenting reports. in rural communities; the future of the country Phoebe, Environmental Science BSc Honours You also study compulsory topics in sustainability, pub; biofuel production; the economics of game environmental impact assessment and project management; women in rural enterprise; and the management, and apply a range of research methods benefits of ecotourism. You also study topics in: in a study of environmental pollution. A quarter of your countryside management; environmental valuation; study time is made up of optional modules, which and rural planning, politics and society. Optional allow you to select topics to study in detail such as: modules include enterprise and entrepreneurship, conservation; ecological modelling; policy evaluation; farm management, marketing and public policy, environmental law; and countryside management. sustainable land management, globalisation, rural enterprise, and environmental law.

128 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Environmental and Rural Studies www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 129 Why Study With Us? Learn from professional artists: receive tuition from artists and arts professionals of world standing, We will develop your individual creative strengths Fine Art working at the cutting edge of contemporary art. and ambitions through a carefully structured course Enjoy close interaction thanks to our excellent combining studio practice with art history.

Degree UCAS Entrance requirements student–staff ratio. Art Fine League table ranking: Fine Art BA Honours W150 A Level: AAB–BBB Bring your ideas to life in purpose-built studios: A key feature of our selection process is the inspection 1st in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times Good enjoy superb campus studios, workshops and of a portfolio of artwork. We may consider lower offers University Guide 2018 and The Complete for candidates where the portfolio is exceptional. exhibition spaces for creating and exhibiting work University Guide 2018 (Art and Design category) across all fine art media, including large-scale International Baccalaureate: 32–35 points 91% overall student satisfaction score – National work, installations, video- and time-based practice. Including three subjects at Higher Level grade 5.

A key feature of our selection process is the inspection Student Survey 2017 Enjoy a dynamic learning experience: participate in

of a portfolio of artwork. We may consider lower offers top 200 – Arts and Humanities category – workshops, lectures and seminars featuring some for candidates where the portfolio is exceptional. Times Higher Education World University of the most exciting artists, critics and curators Rankings by Subject 2018 Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees working today. Boost your CV with a work placement: Selection process: if, from looking at your portfolio, we are interested in your work and feel that you apply Join a thriving art community: you’ll be based in would be suited to our programme, we will invite you for an interview. For more information, see: to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work the Fine Art Building, home to the Hatton Gallery, www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/w150/entryrequirements placement (subject to availability). Find out more one of the region’s leading public art galleries, an on pages 14–15. International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic art materials shop and a busy student-run café. and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. Study abroad: there are regular study trips Enjoy excellent working links: thanks to our abroad, supporting both the art history and studio strong professional contacts with artists and arts YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Combined Honours (History of Art, plus up to two other subjects) components of your degree. These are optional organisations in the region. and must be self-funded. Recent trips have been to New York, the Venice Biennale, Madrid, Florence Study in a cultural city: Newcastle is home to a and Berlin. There is also a competitive prize fund vibrant arts culture with over 400 artists’ studios to support individual research trips abroad and and exhibition spaces in the city centre. These range Your Future Career an international residency opportunity. from the larger BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Our graduates build highly successful careers as practising Art to a thriving independent sector with galleries 1ST IN THE You may spend a semester in your third year artists and arts professionals, as well as in the wider visual like Vane, Workplace and NewBridge. on a study exchange in Europe through the arts field. Many choose to go on to postgraduate study. UK FOR ART Erasmus+ scheme, or further afield through Benefit from our professional development Related careers taken up by our graduates include: art gallery AND DESIGN our non-EU exchange programme. We currently programme: LifeWorkArt, which runs throughout curators; advisers on art to public and private organisations; art The Times/Sunday Times Good have exchange partners in Germany, Sweden, your degree. teachers; art therapists; and arts specialists in the community. University Guide 2018 and Norway, Poland, France and Denmark. See The Complete University Other students enter graduate professions in areas such as Guide 2018 page 16 for more information. finance, marketing, journalism, publishing and management. Some are working on a freelance basis. Establish your creative identity: experiment with a variety of media and methods, under the guidance Our 2016 Fine Art BA Honours graduates are working in roles of our studio tutors. such as: performance artist; self-employed assistant set designer; studio assistant; marketing assistant; and digitisation and archival conservationist.

(Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses of UK, EU and international undergraduate Fine Art BA Honours leavers, within six ‘The quality of the teaching on the months of graduating) course is exemplary. All of the lecturers (and many of the technicians and administration staff) are practising artists in their own right. The School has a welcoming and warm ethos, where students and staff are happy to help each other out.’ Luke, Fine Art BA Honours

130 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Fine Art www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 131 Fine Art Lectures and seminars in art history lay the foundation for future study, with a chronological BA Honours | W150 | 4 years | introduction to Western European art from 1300 Geography Our four-year practice-based degree is carefully to 1900 in Semester 1, and European modernism Degree UCAS Entrance requirements structured to give you the time and space to develop from 1900 to 1945 in Semester 2.

your work across a broad range of media: painting; Stages 2 and 3: You continue to work across studio Geography BA Honours L701 A Level: AAB–ABB Geography sculpture; photography; print; film; video; sound; disciplines, increasingly directing your work in the Including Geography and excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade C or 4) is also required. performance; and installation. This gives you the media that best support your ideas. You have a chance to explore your creative identity in depth, choice of history of art modules, including post-war International Baccalaureate: 32–35 points supported by a stimulating selection of art historical art, modern and postmodern photography, portraiture, With Geography at Higher Level grade 6 or above. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level. and theoretical modules that are designed to extend the emergence and history of public art, and art your appreciation and understanding of art. and globalisation. You also engage in LifeWorkArt Geography BSc Honours F800 A Level: AAB–ABB Our professional development module, LifeWorkArt, activities both in and outside of the University. Including Geography and at least one science-related subject from Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Geology. General Studies is not accepted. is integrated at each Stage. Run in collaboration with In Stage 3 all students write an art history For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical many regional and national arts organisations, such dissertation on a topic of their choice. You also element. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade C or 4) is also required if not as BALTIC, The NewBridge Project and Newcastle have the option of doing a LifeWorkArt project. offered at a higher level. City Council, this module gives you a vital insight into International Baccalaureate: 32–35 points a broad range of professional arts-based practices Stage 4: You may choose to concentrate entirely With Geography at Higher Level grade 6 or above. Standard Level Mathematics and potential career paths. Skills are developed on studio work or balance this with a choice of art or Mathematical Studies required at grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level. through live projects: exhibitions, placements, history, LifeWorkArt or intensive career development public art, collaborations and residencies. modules. You undertake a self-initiated programme Physical Geography FH82 A Level: ABB of studio work, creating a body of work to present BSc Honours Including Geography and at least one science-related subject from Mathematics, Stage 1: A series of studio-based projects introduces in the final-year degree show exhibition. Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Geology. General Studies is not accepted. you to painting, print, sculpture and time-based For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical media. You can also choose from artist-led workshops You develop professional skills in presenting element. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade C or 4) is also required if not in contemporary drawing, performance art, web-based yourself and your work, and have the opportunity offered at a higher level. work and digital media. In Semester 2 you produce to start building your network within the visual arts, International Baccalaureate: 32 points work based around the idea of Narrative, towards through a series of hands-on practical workshops With Geography at Higher Level grade 6 or above. Standard Level Mathematics and a conference where you meet recent graduates, a large group exhibition. or Mathematical Studies required at grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level. artists, curators and arts professionals. Within LifeWorkArt, you visit galleries, studios and Geography and Planning LK74 A Level: ABB–BBB arts projects, developing contacts with the people BA Honours Including Geography. who run them. You also develop a group exhibition, International Baccalaureate: 30–32 points gaining skills in curating, installation, marketing, Geography at Higher Level is preferable. fundraising and project planning. Geographic Information F862 A Level: ABB Science BSc Honours Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. Preference will be given to applicants with mathematical, science-based or geography A Levels. For Biology, With Year in Industry F867 Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. ‘The teaching quality is outstanding. BSc Honours GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at A or AS Level. Teaching includes one-to-one tutorials, International Baccalaureate: 34 points group critiques, lectures, external artists’ Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 critiques and practical-based sessions if not offered at Higher Level. with technicians, to name but a few.’ Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees Rachel, Fine Art BA Honours International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic and English language requirements, see pages 222–223.

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Civil Engineering; Combined Honours (Geography, plus up to two other subjects); Earth Science; Environmental and Rural Studies; Surveying and Mapping; Urban Planning

132 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Fine Art www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 133 Why Study With Us? Benefit from a year in industry: on our Geography Your remaining topics are optional, giving you Geographic Information Science degree, between the chance to engage with our cutting-edge BA Honours L701 3 years Our degrees offer choice, flexibility and Stages 2 and 3, spend a year on a paid industrial | | | research in areas such as: water and river science; specialisation, with a wide range of research-led placement, where you’ll gain first-hand experience BSc Honours | F800 | 3 years | political geography; social geography; glacial areas of geography taught by our expert staff. of working in industry. You’ll put your learning into environments; economic geography; globalisation, practice and test and develop your professional These degrees offer an extremely flexible culture and development; and reconstructing

League table ranking: Geography expertise. You’ll develop valuable workplace skills study programme with the option to specialise Quaternary environments. top 10 in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times such as communication, teamwork and project in human geography, physical geography, Good University Guide 2018 (Geography and management. Securing a placement will be your first or study a combination of both. Stage 3: Stage 3 modules enable you to develop Environmental Science category) step in the transition from study to employment and an in-depth knowledge of both global and local Stage 1: We introduce you to some of the key top 20 in the UK – The Complete University there is support to help you identify opportunities, issues. You have a wide choice of optional modules issues facing our world, such as the effects of social Guide 2018 (Geography and Environmental write your CV and make applications. that are directly linked to the research work of our Science category) and economic change, the impacts of globalisation, staff. Areas include: applied geomorphology and Boost your CV with a work placement: apply geopolitics and uneven development, climate and natural hazards; local and regional development; 6th in the UK for student satisfaction (94% overall to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work environmental change, natural hazards, and water global water resources; international and historical satisfaction score) – National Student Survey 2017 placement (subject to availability). Find out more resources. You also explore a range of key themes perspectives on race; geopolitical thought and practice; top 50 – Geography category – QS World on pages 14–15. in human and physical geography. Up to a third of polar environments; the geographies of money; University Rankings by Subject 2017 your modules are optional and can include a module Caribbean societies; geographies of sustainability; Choose from a range of flexible or specialist degrees: top 200 – Social Sciences category – Times in modern languages, history, politics or mapping. palaeoclimates; and tectonic geomorphology. whatever your interests and plans, we have a degree Higher Education World University Rankings There is also an optional residential physical to suit you, from broad-based degrees to more A dissertation gives you the chance to develop by Subject 2018 geography field trip to the Lake District. specialist areas. your own research study, supported by an academic 10th in the UK for research – Research Stage 2: You have a choice of destinations for your member of staff. Other modules available include Learn from leading experts: graduate with the Excellence Framework 2014 Stage 2 residential field course, currently including a work placement. latest subject knowledge thanks to research-led Barcelona, Borneo, Berlin, Copenhagen, Cyprus, Hong Professional accreditation*: our Geography BA teaching that incorporates the discoveries of our Kong, Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand and Morocco. At Stage 2 or 3 you may also undertake a five- and BSc Honours degrees are accredited by the research-active staff. month exchange at one of our partner institutions in Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Accredited You study a module in advanced research Europe, (some of which teach in English), or beyond Gain practical skills through fieldwork: opportunities degrees contain a solid academic foundation in techniques and choose a module in either key (for example, America, Australia, Singapore). vary between degrees but include locations such as geographical knowledge and skills, and prepare methods for human geographers or key methods Barcelona, Berlin, Borneo, Copenhagen, Cyprus, Hong you to address the needs of the world beyond for physical geographers. higher education. Kong, Morocco, Iceland, New Zealand and Ireland. Our Geographic Information Science degree is Develop your own research project: supported by the only one of its kind in the UK to have dual staff members, design and undertake a research accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered project on a topic that you choose. Your Future Career Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institution of Travel overseas on an expedition: apply for funding Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES). for a student-led research expedition abroad. Our graduates are working in a range of roles, including: management roles with companies such as Barclays, Unilever, Nissan and TOP 10 IN The first year (Stage 1) of our Geography and Recent expedition destinations include Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard and Chile. KPMG; accountants; bankers; computer programmers; teachers; THE UK FOR Planning degree is accredited by the Royal Town research assistants; environmental consultants; surveyors; Planning Institute (RTPI). Some students particularly Join our vibrant geography community: enjoy an consultants; GIS and data analysts; within specialist land, air and GEOGRAPHY enjoy the planning element of this degree and extended induction programme to help you settle offshore mapping companies; and as civil engineering contractors. The Times/Sunday Times Good decide they’d like to become a town planner. The in, plus close interaction with teaching staff, your University Guide 2018 Others specialise in particular areas of geography by taking a accredited first year means you’re eligible to transfer personal tutor, a student mentor and our highly Master’s degree or PhD, and an increasing number travel abroad, to our Master of Planning or Urban Planning degree active student society. if this is something you decide you’d like to pursue. in some cases doing voluntary work, before taking the next Understand the changing world: gain specialist and step in their career. Organisations that have recently recruited *All professional accreditations are reviewed transferable skills to address key societal, economic our graduates include: the Scientific Civil Service; the Department regularly by their professional body. Check online and environmental challenges. You’ll be able to work for Business, Innovation and Skills; Raleigh International; the for the most up-to-date information by course: all over the world applying, analysing, managing and armed forces; the NHS; the Environment Agency; the British www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees creating geographic data and products. Council; Natural England; the Scottish Wildlife Trust. Study abroad: you have the opportunity to DTUS sponsorship: our Physical Geography degree Our 2016 Geography BA Honours graduates are working in roles gain an international perspective on your subject and our Geographic Information Science degree are such as: junior land consultant; Investing in Children project worker; by taking part in a study abroad exchange. approved by the Defence Technical Undergraduate assistant flood risk consultant; Environment Agency technical See page 16 for more information. Scheme (DTUS), a Ministry of Defence sponsorship assistant; and graduate trainee surveyor. programme for students who want to join the armed (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses services or the MoD civil service. www.da.mod.uk/ of UK, EU and international undergraduate Geography BA Honours leavers, within six months of graduating) colleges-schools

134 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Geography www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 135 Physical Geography Stage 2: You deepen your understanding of Geography and Planning Geographic Information Science physical geography, with a wider choice of topics BSc Honours |FH82 |3 years | BA Honours |LK74 |3 years | 1st year only BSc Honours |F862 |3 years | and modules, and research training for your Stage 3 This degree is focused purely on physical geography. dissertation. Modules currently available include: This degree integrates core areas from our With Year in Industry It produces well-rounded geography graduates, key methods in physical geography; reconstructing geography and urban planning degrees. It BSc Honours | F867 | 4 years | Quaternary environments; aquatic pollution; glacial who have a deep understanding of the processes includes a broad range of theory and practice, Geography This degree focuses on the systems and software for that shape our planet and how they impact on environments; rivers; surveying; photogrammetry from building design to mapping science, and analysing geographic data about the world around us. human activities. You will become skilled in an array and laser scanning. from global social and economic change to local It will appeal to students with an interest in technology, of techniques for investigating and understanding the environmental initiatives. The balance of human A residential field trip, preparing you for your mapping, geography and the environment. Using the natural environment. The course has a wide range of geography and planning topics is aimed at final-year dissertation, is a key Stage 2 module. latest cutting-edge technology, you will be working module options and a strong emphasis on fieldwork developing graduates with strong analytical Current destinations include New Zealand, Iceland, with data collected using mapping technology such in the UK and overseas. skills and practical implementation abilities. Morocco and Ireland. as digital surveying and satellite imagery, which is the Stage 1: You explore a broad range of global Stage 3: You have a choice of optional modules Stage 1: We introduce you to the four key focus of our Surveying and Mapping Science degree environmental issues (for example, climate change, and complete a dissertation. The dissertation themes that are followed throughout the degree: (see page 208). water resources, natural hazards) alongside physical represents a third of your study, giving you the social and cultural development, concerned GIS is a rapidly growing sector. Geospatial geography concepts and techniques. You gain a chance to undertake your own piece of research with understanding the social forces that are technologies are utilised in a wide range of industries broad introduction into the methods used by physical and investigation. Specialist optional modules, reshaping our society from retail stores, utility companies, environmental geographers to investigate and understand how closely linked to the research interests of our urban and regional development, exploring the and transport consultants, to multinational energy environments and landscapes evolve and change staff members, provide cutting-edge insights changing patterns of urban and regional activity and infrastructure companies. Our strong industry (including mapping, coring, surveying and GIS into exciting areas of physical geography. links and annual careers fair help you to find analysis). You put this training into practice during planning, examining the processes and practices sponsorship opportunities, work placements a residential field course in the Lake District. Modules include: tectonic geomorphology; of public planning and design control and excellent graduate jobs. polar environments; global water resources; education and learning, comprising a series of applied geomorphology and natural hazards; practical modules designed to enhance learning Stage 1: You study alongside our Surveying and palaeoclimates; and geohazards. Mapping Science students and explore a wide This Stage is accredited by the Royal Town Planning range of geographic techniques including: land Institute (RTPI). Successful completion of Stage 1 surveying; GPS; satellite imagery; and Geographic means you may be able to transfer to Stage 2 of Information Systems, often through practical and our Urban Planning BA Honours degree or Master ‘We have some modules which support our outdoor work. This year is very hands on, with of Planning degree, which offer a more direct route plenty of opportunities to start using our state-of- transition from students to graduates and to a career as a planner (see page 212). encourage us to think about transferable the-art equipment, particularly on our residential skills that we have gained from our degree. Stages 2 and 3: The study themes continue. You field course in the Lake District. You will also learn There is also a fieldwork module – I’m can specialise by choosing topics from one theme the fundamental mathematical techniques required going to Hong Kong; I’m really excited!’ in both years, or maintain a breadth of study by to analyse and process geographic data. choosing topics from multiple themes. You undertake Stage 2: You undertake more advanced studies in Sarah, Geography BA Honours research training and follow modules designed to GIS and develop your knowledge of how it is used develop your employment skills. In Stage 3, you to collect, manage and analyse geographical data complete a dissertation on a topic of interest to in a range of different jobs and application areas. you. This gives you the chance to develop and You will deepen your knowledge of GIS theory and demonstrate your social science research skills. learn to use informatics tools to manage, manipulate and visualise that data. Year in Industry: Between Stages 2 and 3, students on our Year in Industry degree undertake a professional placement in the relevant sector, see page 134. Stage 3: The year starts with a field course that gives you the chance to use professional GIS software and field equipment. You then undertake a set of advanced GIS modules that covers emerging, cutting-edge industrial techniques, approaches and applications, including a specialist module in geospatial informatics. A major aspect of Stage 3 is the independent research project that you develop throughout the year and which forms a quarter of the final-year assessment.

136 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Geography www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 137 Why Study With Us? Access fantastic resources: including one of the best university library services in the country with Explore the diversity of human history through a wide History historical special collections dating back to the choice of topics that spans continents and centuries. mid-15th century. Degree UCAS Entrance requirements League table ranking: History Enjoy flexibility and choice: shape your degree to History BA Honours V100 A Level: AAA–AAB 91% overall student satisfaction score – suit your interests with topics from other subjects, Including A in History. Applicants offering a modern National Student Survey 2017 such as archaeology, classics, politics, philosophy language are welcomed. General Studies accepted. top 200 – Arts and Humanities category – or a modern language. International Baccalaureate: 35–37 points Times Higher Education World University History required at Higher Level, at grade 6 or above. Access world-class treasures in the University Rankings by Subject 2018 museum: the Great North Museum: Hancock Politics and History BA Honours VL12 A Level: AAA–AAB top 200 – History category – QS World includes spectacular objects from Ancient Greece Usually including History (AS Level History required University Rankings by Subject 2017 and Rome and an entire gallery of ethnographic if not offered at A Level). General Studies accepted. material from across the globe, plus a resource-rich Boost your CV with a work placement: apply International Baccalaureate: 35 points specialist library. to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work Preferably with grade 6 or above in History at Higher Level. placement (subject to availability). Find out more Join a supportive community: we run a student on pages 14–15. mentoring scheme and ‘get to know’ events as part Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees of the student-run History Society, all designed to Study abroad: you have the opportunity to help you settle in to University life. Our close-knit International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic gain an international perspective on your subject community ensures you won’t feel lost in the crowd. and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. by taking part in a study abroad exchange. See page 16 for more information. YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Ancient History and Archaeology; Archaeology; Classics and Ancient Learn from experts: choose from a wide range History; Combined Honours (History, plus up to two other subjects); English Literature and History; of modules shaped by the research discoveries History and Archaeology of our expert staff, covering a variety of countries and historical periods. Make the region your classroom: enjoy access to Your Future Career one of the highest concentrations of heritage sites in the world on your doorstep, including more castles Areas our graduates enter include: finance; management; TOP 200 than any other region in England. See history come information; education; human resources; media; marketing; to life around you, from Hadrian’s Wall to the post- and legal services. FOR industrial regeneration of Newcastle’s Quayside area. Our graduates also work in commercial management and administrative roles in the public, private and charity sectors. HISTORY You can use your knowledge of history in sectors including QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 publishing, information management, archives and museums, ‘Lecturers and support staff are firmly or by engaging in further research. engaged with students on their courses. Our 2016 History BA Honours graduates are working in roles Contact hours have proven to be extremely such as: artist manager; bid co-ordinator; history teacher; useful in my second year as they allow content writer; and police community support officer. me to gain a personal relationship with (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses Faculty members who are keen to offer of UK, EU and international undergraduate History BA Honours leavers, within six months of graduating) insights into any issues I am experiencing.’ Dylan, History BA Honours

138 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / History www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 139 History Politics and History BA Honours | V100 | 3 years | BA Honours | VL12 | 3 years | Law Law This degree will open your mind to the past, This degree allows you to combine your interests Degree UCAS Entrance requirements present and future, with topics that stretch from the in history and politics, dividing your time equally birth of civilisation up to the present day. We have between the two. You’ll have a choice of topics Law LLB Honours M101 A Level: AAA one of the most comprehensive and broad history including British, European, American and world Excluding General Studies.

degrees available, with flexibility to choose the history, and international politics and political thought. International Baccalaureate: 34 points options that fascinate you most from our wide range You can choose to concentrate on different areas With three subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above. of modules. You can also select topics outside history, of the world from both a historical and a political such as archaeology, classics, politics, philosophy perspective, or develop your interest in particular Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees or a modern language. Languages are particularly approaches to the study of history or politics. International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic useful if you want to become a professional historian. and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. Stage 1: We introduce you to a range of Stage 1: The first year is structured to give you methodological techniques and historiographical a firm grounding in the techniques of historical traditions relating to the study of politics and history. investigation, interpretation and analysis, and to You then choose from a wide range of history and Why Study With Us? The international degree offers exchange places at introduce you to a variety of historical themes, politics topics. In history these include British, the National University of Singapore, the University geographical areas and periods. Half of your topics European, American and world history. In politics you Newcastle Law School offers you the highest of Hong Kong and the University of California, Davis. are optional and your choice includes aspects cover introductory modules in international politics, quality of legal education in a supportive and of British history, themes in European history and the politics of the UK and EU, and political thought. friendly environment. All of our partners teach in English so language skills the history of the Americas, as well as topics from are not required. Successful completion of this year Stages 2 and 3: You continue to choose topics in League table ranking: other subjects. is recognised in your degree title on graduation: both history and politics that span centuries and top 20 in the UK – The Complete University either Law LLB Honours (European Legal Studies) Stage 2: You have the freedom to follow your own continents. Current topics in history include: the Guide 2018 or Law LLB Honours (International Legal Studies). interests from an extremely broad choice of modules. Dark Ages; Atlantic slave trade; 20th-century Spain; Places are available on a competitive basis. Study a qualifying law degree: providing the Topics span centuries and continents, for example: the Soviet experiment; China’s last empire; civil See page 16 for more information. the Dark Ages; Atlantic slave trade; society and rights in America; and the European Enlightenment. first step to a career as a solicitor or barrister. Our politics in colonial India; the Soviet experiment; Islam; degree is recognised as a qualifying law degree by Wide range of topics shaped by our research In politics your choice currently includes: the history of western medicine; Greece from ancient the Solicitors Regulation Authority and accredited expertise: ensuring you gain the very latest subject government and politics of the USA; the politics and times to the 21st century; the Habsburg empire; by the Bar Standards Board. This means it provides knowledge, as well as having the freedom to follow policy of the European Union; critical international and the history of contemporary Britain. exemption from the first part of the legal professional your own legal interests. politics; the politics of Africa; and contemporary examinations for England and Wales, allowing you Stage 3: You choose from several special subjects. Russian politics. to progress directly to the Legal Practice Course Flexibility to choose final-year modules from These involve the detailed examination of a specific outside the Law School: from areas such as You have the chance to take a history special (LPC) for solicitors or the Bar Professional Training historical topic and are based largely on original modern languages, English, business or history. subject in Stage 3, which is based on the Course (BPTC) for barristers on graduation. We also documents. Topics to choose from might include: investigation and analysis of primary source offer the subjects required for entry by the Institute Highly active student society: the Eldon Society and Viking-Age Scandinavia; Elizabeth I; the American materials. You may choose to write a dissertation of Professional Legal Studies, Northern Ireland. a student-run law review provide the opportunity Civil War; China in Revolution; the Irish Revolution; in either politics or history, developing skills in to have your work published. civil rights in America; or Nazi new order in Europe. Boost your CV with a work placement: apply critical analysis, communication and research. to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work Pro bono initiatives: develop key skills such as You also write a source-based dissertation, for which placement (subject to availability). Find out more teamwork, leadership, legal research, presentation you receive individual supervision from a member on pages 14–15. and public speaking, while making a worthwhile of staff. You are encouraged to choose your own Study abroad: you can broaden your academic contribution to the local community or helping topic, taking advantage of our very wide variety of provide vital services to people in real need. research expertise and supervision. experience by applying at the end of your first year to join one of our qualifying law degrees which Enhance your employability: meet prospective include a year abroad – either the Law (European employers at our annual law careers fair and Legal Studies) or Law (International Legal Studies). develop professional skills such as client interviewing, These four-year degrees involve spending your third client negotiations and legal argument through our year studying law at one of our highly regarded annual mooting competition. international partner universities. The European degree offers exchange places with KU Leuven (Belgium), the University of Copenhagen (Denmark), the University of Groningen (the Netherlands), the University of Oslo (Norway), and the University of Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona, Spain) through the Erasmus+ exchange programme.

140 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / History www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 141 Law Stage 2: You continue to study foundation legal subjects: criminal law, general principles of tort, LLB Honours |M101 |3 years | EU law and equity. By the end of Stage 2 you will Marine Sciences This degree offers rigorous academic training in the have completed the seven foundation modules Degree UCAS Entrance requirements principles of English law. All the modules in Stages 1 of legal professional qualification, giving you the and 2 are compulsory to cover the essential freedom to explore the areas of law that interest Marine Biology BSc Honours C161 A Level: AAB–ABB foundation subjects in law (and gain exemption from you most for the remainder of your degree. Including Biology or Human Biology and another Marine Biology and Oceanography BSc Honours CF17 science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, the first part of the legal professional examinations). Year abroad: Students who have secured a place Marine Zoology BSc Honours C350 Physics, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Marine Sciences You will have lots of opportunities to meet legal on our European Legal Studies or International Psychology, IT, PE and Design & Technology. General professionals and build contacts. From induction Legal Studies pathway spend a year studying Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded. Chemistry week onwards we bring law firms to you, to give you law at one of our prestigious partner universities preferred at A/AS Level but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in up-to-date advice and to answer your questions. overseas. This extends your degree by a year. See Study abroad, page 141. the practical element. Mathematics required at GCSE Solicitors from local firms judge the performance (minimum grade B or 6).

of every first-year student in the Law School’s client Stage 3: You choose from our wide range of International Baccalaureate: 34–35 points interviewing competition, helping you hone your research-informed topics in areas such as: Preferably including Biology at Higher Level grade 6. legal skills from the outset of your studies. We also competition law; company law; copyright law; Chemistry preferred at Higher Level but not essential. organise an annual law careers fair, in conjunction Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry criminology and criminal justice; employment with the Careers Service, giving you the opportunity law; evidence; human rights law; law, gender and required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. to establish relationships with legal employers. sexuality; terrorism and counterterrorism law; Stage 1: This Stage covers a thorough grounding in family law; succession; environmental law; public Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees contract law, public law and land law. Through our international law; US constitutional law; medicine and the law; law and literature; and legal theory. International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic legal institutions and method module, we introduce and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. you to the nature of the judicial process in England While not all elective modules run every year, we and Wales, and the structure of the courts and always offer a wide and varied suite of modules that tribunals. You also develop and practise the core deliver research-led teaching on topical, stimulating YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Biology and Zoology; Environmental and Rural Studies; professional legal skills, including interviewing clients and useful subjects. You can also choose to write a Marine Technology and using legal databases, which will be useful in dissertation focused on your own research project. your future career. Your Future Career The marine environment provides opportunities in areas such as: PRACTICAL renewable energy; pharmaceutical research and development; FIELDWORK fisheries science; the oil and gas industries; ecotourism and OPPORTUNITIES Your Future Career leisure industries. Many of our graduates pursue a legal career. You’ll receive plenty of ON OUR PRINCESS Our graduates find work in a range of roles and organisations, such as: support from us to prepare for this. Others have gone on to careers in TOP 20 ROYAL RESEARCH areas including marketing, accountancy, sales and the Civil Service. government agencies, like the Marine Management Organisation VESSEL IN THE UK (MMO), Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Our 2016 Law LLB Honours graduates are working in roles such Science (Cefas), the Joint Nature Conservation Committee as: legal adviser; legal analyst; legal assistant; legal researcher; FOR LAW (JNCC) and Natural England and paralegal litigation executive. The Complete University Guide 2018 coastal conservation and marine nature reserves (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses of UK, EU and international undergraduate Law LLB Honours leavers, within six months with the EU as scientific observers on fishing vessels of graduating) environmental charities, raising awareness about marine issues environmental consultancy firms and Cefas, which are major employers of marine scientists wishing to pursue careers in research Our graduates also go on to work in coral reef conservation, environmental education and to help developing countries grow tourism industries sustainably.

142 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Law www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 143 Why Study With Us? See marine management in action: through our Marine Biology and Oceanography Marine Zoology close links with industry and government agencies. We equip you for a profession in a growing job sector BSc Honours | CF17 | 3 years | BSc Honours | C350 | 3 years | where climate change, sea-level rise, pollution and Get the skills needed to become a professional overexploitation are just some of the issues challenging marine scientist: with our unique marine-specific This degree places a strong emphasis on It is important for us to understand the biology and our ability to manage our oceans sustainably. graduate employability skills module. understanding the physical and chemical environments function of marine animals if we want to understand in which marine organisms live. By combining the how to conserve and protect them. In this degree, League table ranking: Marine Biology study of oceanography with marine biology you gain you concentrate on the study of animals in the top 200 – Earth and Marine Sciences category – a deeper understanding of ocean currents, waves, marine environment – from single-celled organisms Marine Sciences QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 BSc Honours | C161 | 3 years | and the fluxes of chemical substances and physical right up to the largest mammal on Earth, the blue properties within the ocean and across its boundaries. whale. This degree has a stronger emphasis on Professional accreditation*: Our courses are This degree provides you with a comprehensive You also study the role biological organisms play genetics, cellular and sub-organism processes accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, understanding of human interaction with the marine in these important processes, and in energy and than our other two marine sciences degrees, as Science and Technology (IMarEST) on behalf of the environment. You’ll study all marine life, from marine biomass transfer through the ocean system. well as providing an understanding of the marine Science Council for the purposes of fully meeting bacteria to large invertebrates and mammals. This is a crucial topic in an era of climate change. environment in which animals thrive. the academic requirement for registration as a We place particular emphasis on humankind’s chartered scientist and chartered marine scientist. relationship with the marine environment, as well Stage 1: The oceanography aspect starts with an Stage 1: You study topics in marine zoology and as how we can achieve sustainable management introduction to tides, heat budgets and the factors biology that deal with the form, function and *All professional accreditations are reviewed of this precious ecosystem. affecting life in the oceans. We also introduce classification of marine animals. You also focus regularly by their professional body. Check online you to the complexities and problems associated on cell biology and genetics, marine ecosystems for the most up-to-date information by course: Stage 1: We introduce you to the biology of marine with introducing manmade structures into the and biological oceanography. You gain practical www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees animals with a particular emphasis on invertebrates, marine environment. You gain practical experience experience through laboratory classes and fieldwork, fish, seabirds and marine mammals. You also learn Boost your CV with a work placement: apply through laboratory classes and fieldwork, including and a small group tutorial system provides training in about the plants, algae and cyanobacteria that provide to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work opportunities aboard the University’s seagoing essential research skills. You undertake a residential the foundation of almost all marine food webs. You placement (subject to availability). Find out more research vessel, which is equipped with specialist field course to develop essential skills and gain an explore the chemical and physical properties of the on pages 14–15. oceanography equipment. You also share many appreciation of the UK’s marine biodiversity. oceans, and their impact on marine life, as well as topics in common with our marine biologists, Stage 2: We place special emphasis on topics Gain practical experience: we put a strong emphasis the major ecosystems in the marine environment. concentrating on the biology of marine plants and such as: the adaptations of marine organisms to on developing your practical skills through regular You gain practical experience through laboratory animals, marine biodiversity and marine ecosystems. laboratory and field classes. classes and fieldwork, including opportunities aboard life in tropical and extreme environments; molecular the University’s research vessel. You also undertake Stage 2: You begin to focus on the science of biology and genomics; and field and laboratory Study living organisms of all sizes: from marine a residential field course to help gain an appreciation oceanography, with modules exploring the key techniques. You will study creatures of all types microbes to whales, so you gain a complete of UK marine biodiversity. biogeochemical processes in estuaries and coastal and sizes, from zooplankton to marine mammals understanding of how marine life is affected seas, and the global distribution of marine life in the and birds. You’ll also develop an appreciation of by the physical and chemical environment. Stage 2: We place special emphasis on issues world’s oceans. You also study issues connected emerging issues in marine sciences and the use connected with marine protection, such as the Develop seagoing skills on our research vessel: with marine protection, including marine pollution and of information technology. An internship with an fouling of marine structures and marine pollution. take plankton hauls, seabed surveys and experiment the fishing industry. We use field-based practicals outside organisation gives you practical work We present you with examples and case studies with the latest oceanographic technology. to support this. You undertake a residential field experience in the sector. from a range of different marine organisms and course, developing essential skills and deepening Stage 3: You continue your advanced and Work in dedicated, specialist facilities: our Dove habitats and challenge you to think critically about your appreciation of the UK’s marine biodiversity. independent study in marine zoology, including Marine Laboratory (on the coast, just 20 minutes the particular traits and contexts of each. We use You can work with professional oceanographers the chance to study topics at the forefront of from Newcastle city centre) has aquarium facilities, field-based practicals to support this, to help you and technologists during a work placement as part marine sciences research. You carry out an specialised laboratory space and easy access to appreciate the diversity of habitats around the UK. of the graduate employability skills module. a varied coastline. You’ll benefit from unrivalled You undertake a research and employability skills individual research project under the supervision opportunities to experience a range of coastal module, which gives you the chance to engage in Stage 3: You continue your advanced and independent of a member of staff, which counts for one third habitats, sea birds and marine mammals. 35 hours of work-based learning with a professional study in marine biology and oceanography, including of your time throughout the final year. This can organisation in the marine sector. the chance to study topics at the forefront of marine involve laboratory work or fieldwork, computer-based Enjoy residential field trips: put your learning into sciences research. You carry out your own individual study or use of the University’s research vessel. practice with two residential field courses, including Stage 3: You continue your advanced and research project in the UK or abroad, giving you the a final-year overseas field trip to plan a research independent study in marine biology, including the chance to gain an in-depth knowledge of an area investigation and conduct independent research chance to study topics at the forefront of marine of marine biology or oceanography that particularly to a professional standard. sciences research. You carry out your own individual interests you. research project in the UK or abroad, giving you the Conduct research abroad: choose to carry out chance to gain an in-depth knowledge of an area your final-year research project abroad, with the of marine biology that particularly interests you. possibility of incorporating scuba-diving-based research or observing dolphins and whales.

144 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Marine Sciences www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 145 Why Study With Us? Learn in specialist facilities: use our unique facilities for project work and your dissertation, including a Marine Technology We apply science and engineering principles to study cavitation tunnel for testing propellers, a towing tank technologies operating on or in an ocean environment. for ship model experiments and a wind-wave-current Degree UCAS Entrance requirements Professional accreditation*: our degrees are tank for simulating a complete offshore environment. Marine Technology with H504 A Level: AAB–ABB professionally accredited by the Engineering Council Our unique large-scale laboratories help you learn Marine Engineering BEng Honours Including Mathematics and at least one of Physics, through the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and understand concepts taught in class. Chemistry or Further Mathematics, but excluding (RINA) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Network with professionals: Marine Technology with H502 General Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, we offer networking Science and Technology (IMarEST). This means opportunities through our close connections to

Naval Architecture BEng Honours Technology Marine Chemistry and Physics A Levels we require a pass future employers will recognise the quality of in the practical element. GCSE Physics or Dual Award industry and professional marine organisations. Marine Technology with H355 Science (minimum grade B or 6) required if Physics your degree because it meets high professional We also organise a marine careers fair every year, Offshore Engineering BEng Honours not offered at A or AS Level. standards. It also means both our BEng and attracting graduate recruiters such as Lloyd’s Register, MEng degrees provide a pathway to becoming a Marine Technology with H520 International Baccalaureate: 34–35 points Babcock, BP, BAE Systems and the Royal Navy. chartered engineer, chartered scientist, chartered Small Craft Technology BEng Honours With Mathematics and at least one of Physics or Chemistry at Higher Level grade 5 or above. Physics marine scientist or an incorporated engineer. Join a vibrant global community: we have staff and required at Standard Level grade 5 or above if not students representing over 50 nationalities, helping *All professional accreditations are reviewed offered at Higher Level. you to develop valuable international connections. regularly by their professional body. Check online Marine Technology with H501 A Level: AAA for the most up-to-date information by course: Investigate engineering subjects that are applied Marine Engineering MEng Honours Including Mathematics and at least one of Physics, www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees to marine technologies: including cargo ships, Chemistry or Further Mathematics, but excluding cruise liners, racing yachts, offshore platforms Marine Technology with H503 General Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Boost your CV with a work placement: apply and wind turbines. Naval Architecture MEng Honours Chemistry and Physics A Levels we require a pass to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work in the practical element. GCSE Physics or Dual Award placement (subject to availability). Find out more DTUS sponsorship: our marine technology Marine Technology with H356 Science (minimum grade B or 6) required if Physics degrees are approved by the Defence Technical Offshore Engineering MEng Honours on pages 14–15. not offered at A or AS Level. Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS), a Ministry of Marine Technology with H524 International Baccalaureate: 37 points Enjoy tuition from international experts: our expert Defence sponsorship programme for students Small Craft Technology MEng Honours With Mathematics and at least one of Physics or academic staff bring their internationally renowned who want to join the armed services or the MoD Chemistry at Higher Level grade 6 or above. Physics research expertise into lectures and tutorials, so civil service. www.da.mod.uk/colleges-schools required at Standard Level grade 5 or above if not you graduate with the latest specialist knowledge. offered at Higher Level. Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees Foundation Year: if you don’t have the right mathematics and/or science qualifications for direct entry, you will be considered for a foundation year. See page 119 for details. Pre-Entry Mathematics Course: if you don’t have the required mathematics qualifications, you may be Your Future Career invited to take our Pre-Entry Mathematics Course to develop the mathematical skills needed to study Our graduates work in the marine industry or in other disciplines, STUDY A your degree. Find out more online in the Entry Requirements tab of your chosen degree. such as mechanical engineering, finance and management. Many International students: we offer Marine Engineering, Offshore Engineering, and Naval Architecture graduates work in the ship and offshore construction industry or PROFESSIONALLY BEng Honours degrees in Singapore. www.ncl.ac.uk/singapore/study with shipping and offshore companies as engineering specialists ACCREDITED International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic or managers. There is a steady demand for degree-qualified marine DEGREE and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. engineers, naval architects, experts in computer-aided design, production specialists and managers. YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Many of these roles are based in multinational companies, which Engineering; Engineering Foundation Programmes; Marine Sciences; Mechanical Engineering allows for an international career. Government departments, classification societies and various regulatory agencies and consultants regularly employ our graduates in roles such as surveyors, researchers and in policy development. The development of deep-water oil and gas recovery has increased demand for engineers specialising in the design and operation of offshore vessels and processing plants. Offshore renewable energy generation is also an emerging specialisation.

146 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Marine Technology www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 147 What You Will Study Marine Technology Our professionally accredited Naval Architecture The MEng degree includes a further year of with Marine Engineering degrees give you the specialist knowledge to study, which deepens your offshore engineering Stages 1 and 2: All Marine Technology students design the latest ships with new and advanced skills to Master’s level. You take further specialist study the same topics for the first two years, giving BEng Honours | H504 | 3 years | technologies. modules including: mooring riser and drilling you time to learn fundamental engineering principles systems; advanced marine structures; advanced MEng Honours | H501 | 4 years | You first learn fundamental marine technology in a marine context. This also gives you an excellent hydrodynamics; and hydrocarbon production principles in Stages 1 and 2. In Stage 3 you opportunity to see where your interests lie before Marine engineers focus on the engineering and process engineering. study specialist modules including: ship design; you specialise later in your programme. systems that keep a ship or offshore structure marine structures; and ship hydrodynamics. In Stage 4 you also work on a final group running, from the main propulsion machinery To ensure you have a firm foundation in engineering design project that equips you with technical to the auxiliary systems including pumps, power, In Stage 3 you will also complete a naval Technology Marine principles we cover topics in core subjects, including and professional-standard skills that lead directly water, air and hydraulic systems. architecture-focused individual project where you mechanics, thermodynamics, mathematics and fluid to chartered engineer status (see Professional can research in depth a subject of your choice. mechanics, which we relate to the broad scope of Marine engineers are increasingly challenged accreditation, page 147). marine technology. to develop advanced alternative power systems The MEng degree includes a further year of study, One of our strengths is that we teach engineering that are eco-friendly, ultra-efficient and reliable. which deepens your naval architecture skills to Marine Technology with Master’s level. You take further specialist modules in a marine context right from your very first year, Our professionally accredited Marine Engineering Small Craft Technology including: ship performance at sea; advanced through specialist topics such as: naval architecture; degrees give you the expert knowledge to design hydrodynamics; advanced naval architecture; BEng Honours | H520 | 3 years | marine engineering; materials in the marine specialist systems demanding the latest technologies. environment; and marine mechanics. and advanced marine structures. MEng Honours | H524 | 4 years | You first learn fundamental marine technology In Stage 4 you also work on a final group Stage 3 and beyond: Core modules are shared by principles in Stages 1 and 2. In Stage 3 you study Small craft are specialist marine products which design project that equips you with technical all of our Marine Technology students, to continue specialist modules including: marine engineering; often have to perform in the most demanding and professional-standard skills that lead directly to develop your knowledge of the essentials of the marine engineering design; and dynamic modelling environments. Hydrofoiling racing yachts, to chartered engineer status (see Professional subject. You also study more specialist modules and simulation. You also complete a marine eco-friendly fishing vessels, and the latest search accreditation, page 147). specific to your degree choice. These build on engineering-focused individual project where you and rescue lifeboats all require specialist thinking your skills and knowledge in areas such as marine can research in depth a subject of your choice. with regard to their design and operation. structures, naval architecture, hydrodynamics and Marine Technology with marine systems. The MEng degree continues in Stage 4, a Offshore Engineering Small craft form a significant and growing portion further year of study, which deepens your marine of the UK marine industry and engineers with In Stage 3 you complete a dissertation project engineering skills to Master’s level. You take further BEng Honours | H355 | 3 years | specialist knowledge are in high demand. focused on your degree specialisation. In Stage 4 specialist modules including: ship performance MEng Honours | H356 | 4 years | Our professionally accredited Small Craft Technology you will form part of an interdisciplinary team at sea; marine power systems; marine condition to complete an extensive group project which degrees give you the specialist knowledge to design monitoring; and marine machinery systems. Offshore engineers focus on the design and challenges your technical and professional skills. the latest high-speed and advanced boats with operation of fixed and floating structures which In Stage 4 you also work on a final group futuristic technologies. service the offshore energy industry. Transfer between marine technology degree design project that equips you with technical specialisms is possible up to the end of the You first learn fundamental marine technology and professional-standard skills that lead directly Offshore engineers require knowledge of key second year (Stage 2). principles in Stages 1 and 2. In Stage 3 you study to chartered engineer status (see Professional engineering skills applied to industry-specific problems. specialist modules including: small craft design; accreditation, page 147). They take on some of the most important challenges Transfer from a BEng to one of our MEng degrees marine structures; and small craft hydrodynamics. is possible up to the end of the third year (Stage 3) of today, including the development of offshore if you achieve the appropriate academic standard. Marine Technology renewable energy and ultra-deep water operations. In Stage 3 you also complete a small craft technology-focused individual project where you with Naval Architecture Our professionally accredited Offshore Engineering can research in depth a subject of your choice. BEng Honours | H502 | 3 years | degrees give you the specialist knowledge to design the latest technologies for application in The MEng degree includes a further year of study, MEng Honours | H503 | 4 years | shallow and deep-water ocean environments. which deepens your small craft technology skills to Master’s level. You take further specialist modules Naval architects focus on all aspects of the You first learn fundamental marine technology including: ship performance at sea; high-speed design and operation of ships and other large principles in Stages 1 and 2. In Stage 3 you study and advanced craft; advanced hydrodynamics; floating structures. This requires a broad specialist modules including: offshore design; and advanced marine structures. engineering knowledge to ensure the ship marine structures; and offshore engineering. is safe, efficient and aesthetic. In Stage 4 you also work on a final group design In Stage 3 you also complete an offshore project that equips you with technical and Naval architects work on a huge variety of engineering-focused individual project where you professional-standard skills that lead directly different concepts, which meet the latest global can research in depth a subject of your choice. to chartered engineer status (see Professional challenges to ensure goods and people are accreditation, page 147). transported safely around the world and with minimum impact on the environment.

148 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Marine Technology www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 149 Marketing Work placement/study abroad (optional): Spend a year between Stages 2 and 3 on a 12-month BSc Honours | N500 | 3 years | Marketing placement working in the UK or overseas, or Study a professionally accredited degree that studying abroad at one of our partner universities. Degree UCAS Entrance requirements provides you with up-to-date knowledge of the latest Our current placement students are in roles such Marketing BSc Honours N500 A Level: AAB marketing trends and develop the practical skills as digital marketing trainee, marketing country Marketing Any subject combinations accepted excluding General needed to succeed in this fast-paced industry. sales intern, sales intern, and digital marketer, Marketing and Management BSc Honours NN52 Studies. GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum working on the following projects: grade B or 6) required if not taken at A or AS Level. This degree is highly vocational: you will learn theory See online for additional information about further in depth then apply it to the real world through case Johnson & Johnson’s e-commerce accounts, GCSE (or equivalent) requirements. studies and applied projects linked to industry. including Amazon and Google, advertising International Baccalaureate: 35 points their products Marketing identifies, anticipates and satisfies Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies supporting the team with sales reports, assisting and English (Language and/or Literature) required at customer needs and is integral to effective business in the preparation of key account visits, and grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. strategy. It fuses psychology, management and consumer behaviour to maximise profit in a global organising marketing events at Bosch Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees marketplace. providing support to the demand planning International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic team, analysing market trends, studying and Stage 1: You are introduced to core marketing understanding the competition at Cummins and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. and management knowledge and develop skills considered essential for a career in business and working in close collaboration with the product YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Accounting and Finance; Agri-Business and Food Management; marketing. Topics include: ethics in marketing; manager on the digital strategy of beauty brands Business Management; Economics; International Marketing and Management at Newcastle University marketing in practice; management and at L’Oréal London; Modern Languages and Business Studies; Nutrition with Food Marketing organisation; quantitative techniques necessary Stage 3: You complete a range of advanced modules for modern business decision making; as well and topics, including a dissertation or a consultancy as critical perspectives on business growth. This project, and analytical techniques for marketing. Why Study With Us? Boost your CV with a work placement: apply Stage is taught in conjunction with our Marketing For the consultancy project, you act as a consultant to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work and Management BSc Honours degree. for a real-life company working on a challenge that Marketing is a dynamic subject that embraces placement (subject to availability). You’ll be Stage 2: You cover four compulsory modules that it is currently experiencing. There are no compulsory psychology and consumer behaviour, management supported by our dedicated Placement Officer, include core topics such as: market research modules at Stage 3. Optional modules enhance your and innovation, and enterprise and entrepreneurship. who works closely with the University’s Careers methods; marketing communications; consumer specialist knowledge in areas such as: advertising; Service to help you make the most of your skills League table ranking: behaviour; and strategic marketing. You also choose brand promotion; direct and digital marketing; and and find the best opportunities. Find out more 6th in the UK – The Complete University Guide 2018 from a range of optional modules, allowing you to cultural and heritage marketing. on pages 14–15. strengthen your knowledge of a particular marketing Professional accreditation*: both degrees are Study abroad: you can study at one of our area or function, broaden your understanding of the accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing partner universities in Europe between Stages 2 subject area or develop an area of specialism. (CIM). Our Marketing BSc Honours degree is also and 3, through the Erasmus+ scheme. We also accredited by the Institute of Direct and Digital have partners outside of Europe. See page 16 Marketing (IDM) allowing you to gain a professionally for more information. recognised qualification. Choose a practical degree: benefit from case study- *All professional accreditations are reviewed Your Future Career led teaching and project work with our vocationally regularly by their professional body. Check online orientated degrees. We work closely with industry to Our graduates work for globally recognised companies, including: for the most up-to-date information by course: 6TH IN keep our courses relevant in this fast-paced sector. Abercrombie & Fitch; Accenture; IBM; Mercedes-Benz UK; www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees AkzoNobel; L’Oréal; Nintendo; Microsoft; and the HSBC Bank. Strengthen your subject knowledge: choose from THE UK FOR Our 2016 Marketing BSc Honours graduates are working a portfolio of optional modules to strengthen your in roles such as: commercial executive graduate; assistant MARKETING knowledge of a particular topic or develop an area brand manager; digital marketing co-ordinator; marketing and The Complete University of specialism. Guide 2018 communications executive; marketing assistant; marketing Act as a consultant: take part in a team-based management trainee; and social media manager.

marketing consultancy project in your third year. (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses of UK, EU and international undergraduate Marketing BSc Honours leavers, within Develop expertise and contacts to excel in your six months of graduating) career: we host a Career Development Week every year so that you can meet potential employers and explore possible careers.

150 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Marketing www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 151 Marketing and Management Work placement/study abroad (optional): Spend a year between Stages 2 and 3 on a 12-month BSc Honours | NN52 | 3 years | placement working in the UK or overseas, or Mathematics and Statistics Prepare for a wide range of careers in marketing, studying abroad at one of our partner universities. Degree UCAS Entrance requirements business, management, or as an entrepreneur. This Our current placement students are in roles such vocationally orientated degree combines business as marketing intern, sales intern, retail placement Mathematics BSc Honours G100 A Level: AAA or A*AB Including at least grade A in Mathematics and management with contemporary marketing theory student, production intern, and aftersales intern, Mathematics and Accounting BSc Honours NG41 and practice. You will apply theory to practice excluding General Studies. Alternatively, AAB or A*BB working on the following projects: including at least grade A in Mathematics and excluding through experiential learning, which includes practical Mathematics and Economics BSc Honours GL11 client account management and building a General Studies AND including one A Level from: projects, consultancy, real-life business start-ups, database for potential new business at Nike Mathematics with Finance BSc Honours G1N3 Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, English as well as an optional work placement. Literature, Geography, History, Physics and Modern/ PR events and product launches at Johnson Mathematics with Management BSc Honours G1N2 Classical Languages or grade 2 in any STEP paper. The marketing component will provide you with the

& Johnson Mathematics and Statistics relevant skills, knowledge and capabilities to become Mathematics and Statistics BSc Honours GG13 International Baccalaureate: 35–37 points providing support to product managers in a professional marketer and your knowledge will be With Mathematics grade 6 or above at Higher Level. adapting L’Oréal’s international marketing Statistics BSc Honours G300 industry relevant and responsive to the latest marketing campaigns for the UK market trends. The management component will provide Mathematics MMath Honours G103 A Level: AAA or A*AB project management of the new restructuring Including at least grade A in Mathematics and you with the appropriate academic knowledge and Mathematics and Statistics MMathStat Honours GGC3 practical skills should you decide to pursue a career of the customer service centre at Volkswagen excluding General Studies. Alternatively, AAB or A*BB including at least grade A in Mathematics and excluding in management or become an entrepreneur. Stage 3: You complete a range of advanced modules General Studies AND including one A Level from: including: management and creativity; design and Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, English Stage 1: You are introduced to core marketing and management knowledge and skills considered innovation; and direct and digital marketing. You also Literature, Geography, History, Physics and Modern/ Classical Languages or grade 2 in any STEP paper. essential for a career in business. These include: choose to either complete a dissertation, exploring marketing in practice; ethics in marketing; management a management or marketing subject in depth, or International Baccalaureate: 37 points and organisation; quantitative techniques necessary undertake a consultancy project, working with a real With Mathematics grade 6 or above at Higher Level. client to research and present recommendations for modern business decision making; as well as If you do not have the right mathematics qualifications to improve their business. You also have a variety Mathematical Sciences with G101 critical perspectives on business growth. This Stage Foundation Year BSc Honours for direct entry, you may be eligible to take our is taught in conjunction with our Marketing BSc of optional modules to choose from. Foundation Year. All candidates are considered on Honours degree. an individual basis. This programme is not aimed at students who have already gained an A Level Stage 2: You study four compulsory modules that Mathematics qualification. include core topics such as: business and marketing research methods; human resource management; Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees consumer behaviour; and services operations International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic strategy and management. You also choose from and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. a range of optional modules, allowing you to strengthen your knowledge of a particular marketing YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Accounting and Finance; Economics; Geographic Information Science; area or function, advance your understanding of Physics; Psychology and Mathematics; Surveying and Mapping Science the subject area or develop an area of specialism.

Your Future Career ‘All of my lecturers are very knowledgeable 93% Careers that require a mathematics degree include: teaching in their respective fields. Most have worked mathematics; statistical work; actuarial work; some research OVERALL in industry before academia and, as a result, and development; and certain areas of computing. STUDENT provide an informed view of the topic.’ Our 2016 Mathematics and Statistics MMathStat Honours SATISFACTION Cassandra, Marketing and Management BSc Honours graduates are working in roles such as: trainee chartered accountant; risk analyst; commercial banking graduate trainee; SCORE auditor; data scientist; and government statistician. National Student Survey 2017 Our graduates also work in sectors such as: management; finance; accountancy; information technology; logistics; and transportation. Our degrees can lead on to PhD, MSc and PGCE courses.

(Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses of UK, EU and international undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics MMathStat Honours leavers, within six months of graduating)

152 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Marketing www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 153 Why Study With Us? In Stage 4, the MMath and MMathStat degrees What You Will Study Mathematics cover more advanced topics and include a BSc Honours G100 3 years Our stimulating degrees offer research-informed research project, tailored to your own interests. Studying mathematics and statistics at university | | | teaching, flexibility and a state-of-the-art builds upon the knowledge that you have gained They also cover more technical skills for those who MMath Honours | G103 | 4 years | learning environment. wish to enhance their employability or proceed to at school or college. Some of the topics will be familiar and others will be completely new. League table ranking: postgraduate study. Mathematics and Statistics 93% overall student satisfaction score – Some topics will be important in your future Explore topics shaped by our research expertise: BSc Honours | GG13 | 3 years | National Student Survey 2017 with advanced modules such as: turbulence; career and others will have wider applications and develop key skills that are sought after by 11th in the UK for research – Research financial modelling; biostatistics; geometric group MMathStat Honours | GGC3 | 4 years | employers, such as thinking logically, problem Excellence Framework 2014 theory; and cryptography. solving and constructing clear arguments. Enjoy high-tech teaching: we use IT to support teaching, Statistics Professional accreditation*: all our BSc degrees preparation and revision, including computer-based Our single subject degrees incorporate a common BSc Honours | G300 | 3 years | (excluding NG41 and GL11 degrees) are accredited Mathematics and Statistics exercises with problem-solving tutorials. set of core modules for the first two years. These by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications cover the main areas of pure mathematics, applied All students receive the same introduction to core (IMA). This means that our BSc degrees meet, Join a supportive subject area: small group mathematics, algebra, probability and statistics. mathematics and statistics topics for the first two in part, the educational requirements for the teaching and a buddy scheme will help you years (Stages 1 and 2). See What You Will Study, left. Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation, make the transition to university. In Stage 1 these include: analytical geometry; with some additional study or experience foundations of and modelling with differential These degrees provide a high level of flexibility, Enhance your employability: develop skills required. Our MMath/MMathStat degrees meet equations; number systems; and linear algebra. outside your core modules, to tailor the combination including project management, report writing the educational requirements for the Chartered of pure mathematics, applied mathematics and and presentation skills, supported by employment In Stage 2 these include: vector calculus; Mathematician (CMath) designation. statistics content to suit your interests. Your degree workshops. All Single Honours students take differential equations; fluid dynamics; algebra; linear title will reflect your balance of mathematics and *All professional accreditations are reviewed a mathematical skills and career management algebra; complex variable; statistical inference; statistics modules in Stage 3. regularly by their professional body. Check online module in Stage 2 of their degree. Bayesian inference; stochastic modelling; and for the most up-to-date information by course: mathematical computing. You can also explore exciting areas of mathematics Be part of a vibrant community: our highly active www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees and statistics, linked to the research expertise of our society (MathSoc) organises a range of social and Students studying mathematics and statistics as staff, such as cryptography, turbulence, quantum Boost your CV with a work placement: apply professional events. a single subject will spend about five sixths of their mechanics, Bayesian inference, and stochastic to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work time at Stage 1 studying core modules, and most financial modelling. placement (subject to availability). Find out more Access scholarships: a range of subject of their time at Stage 2. scholarships and bursaries is available, based on pages 14–15. Our MMath and MMathStat degrees take this on A Level performance or equivalent. Students studying mathematics and statistics further with a year of advanced study in Stage 4 Study abroad: MMath and MMathStat students alongside another subject will study fewer topics at that draws heavily on our research expertise. have the opportunity to gain an international DTUS sponsorship: several of our degrees (G100, each Stage, focusing more on applied mathematics You will also experience the excitement of discovery perspective by taking part in a study abroad GG13, GL11 and G1N2) are approved by the and statistics, to accommodate modules related to for yourself with a substantial research project exchange. See page 16 for more information. Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS), their complementary subject. a Ministry of Defence sponsorship programme for that accounts for a third of your time. Choose between BSc or MMath/MMathStat: students who want to join the armed services or the All students have the opportunity to apply for a we offer degrees at two levels: MoD civil service. www.da.mod.uk/colleges-schools year-long work placement between Stages 2 and 3. our Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees are This extends your degree by a year. three years in length. There is also flexibility (mainly at Stage 1) to our Master of Mathematics (MMath) or Master choose topics from other areas of the University, of Mathematics and Statistics (MMathStat) for example, accounting, music, a foreign language degrees are four years in length. They’re known or another science. as Integrated Masters’ degrees because they involve study at postgraduate level in Stage 4 The BSc and Integrated Masters’ degrees are broadly similar for the first three years. This means ‘The style of teaching is good. transfer is possible between them from the end We have a range of different sessions of Stage 1 to the start of the Stage 3 Semester 2 exams, if your interests change and you meet the from lectures and problems classes, to academic requirements of your chosen Integrated group meetings and computer labs.’ Master’s degree. Andrew, Mathematics BSc Honours

154 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Mathematics and Statistics www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 155 Mathematics and Accounting Mathematics and Economics Mathematics with Finance Mathematics with Management BSc Honours | NG41 | 3 years | BSc Honours | GL11 | 3 years | BSc Honours | G1N3 | 3 years | BSc Honours | G1N2 | 3 years | This degree allows you to combine accounting Employers will value the combination of economic All students receive the same introduction to core All students receive the same introduction to core and financial management with core mathematical theory and mathematical skills you gain on this mathematics and statistics topics for the first year, mathematics and statistics topics for the first year, techniques. Many of the accountancy modules degree. As well as pure and applied mathematics, along with core applied mathematics, statistics along with core applied mathematics, statistics carry exemptions from accrediting bodies and are you learn probability and statistical techniques and mathematical computing in the second year. and mathematical computing in the second year. based on real case studies, preparing you for a that help you understand economics theories and See What You Will Study, page 155. See What You Will Study, page 155. professional career. You benefit from expert teaching address economic problems. You benefit from These degrees balance a broad foundation in This degree equips you with the knowledge and receive outstanding support to help you settle expert teaching and receive outstanding support mathematics and statistics with management and skills to apply mathematics and statistics into your studies. to help you settle in. and accounting topics from Newcastle University in the business world. It integrates the study of Stage 1: We introduce you to accounting and finance Stage 1: We introduce you to the main economics Business School. This equips you with the mathematics and statistics with the study of Mathematics and Statistics through modules in financial accounting, management issues that confront the British and European knowledge and skills to apply mathematics and the major processes of business management, accounting and business economics. You also economies and help you to develop the skills statistics in the business world, and is excellent delivered by Newcastle University Business School. study core topics in mathematics and statistics needed for economic analysis. Alongside these preparation for a career in banking and finance. You spend two thirds of your time studying including: probability; algebra; differential equations modules, you study core topics in mathematics You spend two thirds of your time at each Stage mathematics and statistics at each Stage. You and calculus. You develop your communication and statistics, including: mathematical methods; studying topics in mathematics and statistics. Outside complement this with management and accounting and study skills by working in small group tutorials. analytic geometry and the foundations of differential your core modules, we place particular emphasis on topics such as: general management theory and equations; and modelling with differential equations. Stage 2: In accounting, you develop skills in financial mathematics topics with financial applications such practice; interpreting company accounts; human We also introduce you to probability and statistics. control and financial accounting. You then choose as stochastic financial modelling. You complement resource management; plus key business topics You develop your communication and study skills between options in interpreting company accounts this with accountancy and corporate finance topics from the accounting perspective, such as marketing, by working in small group tutorials to complete a or corporate finance. Your core mathematical topics such as: interpreting company accounts; corporate finance, competition, merger/demerger, and ethics guided research investigation in business. include vector calculus and statistical inference, as finance; and international finance management, and corporate governance. well as an introduction to computing and problem Stage 2: You explore the theory behind demand providing a broad understanding of the finance of Two thirds of your modules at Stage 3 are solving and to number systems with an introduction and supply curves, and short-, medium- and the business world. optional, giving you a lot of freedom to follow to cryptography. long-run economic frameworks, through modules All students have the opportunity to apply for a areas of particular interest, through topics that are in micro- and macroeconomics. You may also Work placement (optional): You may choose to year-long work placement between Stages 2 and 3. closely linked to the research expertise of our staff. choose linear modules as an optional module spend the year between Stages 2 and 3 on a work This extends your degree by a year. to focus on your career development. All students have the opportunity to apply for a placement in the UK or abroad. This will extend One third of your modules at Stage 3 is optional, year-long work placement between Stages 2 and 3. your degree to four years. See page 154. Work placement (optional): You may choose to giving you the chance to follow areas of particular This extends your degree by a year. spend the year between Stages 2 and 3 on a work Stage 3: You take compulsory modules in financial interest through topics that are closely linked to the placement in the UK or abroad. This extends your and management accounting, and can choose research expertise of our staff. degree by a year. See page 154. Mathematical Sciences between optional modules exploring real-life case with Foundation Year studies to develop your business knowledge and Stage 3: A wide range of optional economics modules extend your understanding of international financial enables you to explore a broad variety of topics BSc Honours | G101 | 4 years management. In mathematics, you can choose closely linked to ongoing research. These currently ‘If you have an interest in maths If you don’t have the right mathematics qualifications from a variety of topics that are closely linked to include advanced micro- and macroeconomics, and statistics this course offers a lot for direct entry to a mathematics and statistics our research expertise. These include stochastic monetary economics and financial economics. of variety and helps you find out what degree at Newcastle, you might be eligible to take financial modelling, Bayesian inference and statistical You may also choose linear models as an optional our Foundation Year. modelling. You may also choose linear models as an module to focus on your career development. you’re truly passionate about. Your skills optional module to focus on your career development. will quickly develop and you’ll begin to This full-time programme covers core mathematics realise how everything fits together.’ and statistics topics including differential calculus Danni, Mathematics and Statistics BSc Honours and complex numbers, as well as problem-solving skills and a project. Successful completion of the Foundation Year leads to progression to Stage 1 of any of our Mathematics and Statistics BSc degrees.

156 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Mathematics and Statistics www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 157 Why Study With Us? Apply what you know: our degrees cover everything from robotics and railways to low-carbon transport Mechanical Engineering Mechanical engineers use science and and biomedical engineering. Study engineering mathematics to create new products, materials science alongside design and manufacturing Degree UCAS Entrance requirements and manufacturing techniques. applications, ensuring you can apply the knowledge Mechanical Engineering BEng Honours H300 A Level: AAB-ABB Professional accreditation*: all our degrees that you develop. Including Mathematics, and at least one of Physics, are professionally accredited by the Institution Become a graduate in demand: our graduates Chemistry or Further Mathematics, but excluding of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution have an excellent track record in securing well-paid General Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the jobs. Some companies have been disappointed to Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass Engineering Council. This means future employers in the practical element. GCSE Physics or Dual Award find that we simply had no more graduates available will recognise the quality of your degree because Science (minimum grade B or 6) required if Physics for their employment! not offered at A or AS Level. it meets high professional standards. Engineering Mechanical Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities: get your career off to International Baccalaureate: 34–35 points It also means both our BEng and MEng degrees the best start through practical experience with our With Mathematics and at least one of Physics or provide a pathway to becoming a chartered high-quality facilities and equipment which include: Chemistry at Higher Level grade 5 or above. Physics engineer (CEng). This is one of the most recognised required at Standard Level grade 5 or above if not international engineering qualifications. labs for design-make-test projects: making and offered at Higher Level. testing machines and structures Our four-year Master of Engineering (MEng) strengths (testing) labs with machines up to Mechanical Engineering MEng Honours H301 A Level: AAA degrees are a direct route to becoming chartered. Including Mathematics, and at least one of Physics, 500kN and access to machines up to 8MN You don’t need to study any more qualifications Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Chemistry or Further Mathematics, but excluding Engineering MEng Honours HH37 after your degree to work towards chartered status. mechatronics/electronics labs for programming General Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, robots and automated devices Mechanical Engineering with Biomedical H3H8 Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass Our three-year BEng degrees can also lead to in the practical element. GCSE Physics or Dual Award bio-engineering lab for bio-materials manufacture Engineering MEng Honours chartered engineer status. However, you’ll need Science (minimum grade B or 6) required if Physics and testing of components to complete further study, such as an approved Mechanical Engineering with Energy H3H2 not offered at A or AS Level. Master’s degree. manufacturing lab with good selection of modern MEng Honours International Baccalaureate: 37 points CNC machine tools With Mathematics and at least one of Physics or You have the option to transfer between the various Mechanical Engineering with H3H6 composite materials lab with fire test facilities Chemistry at Higher Level grade 6 or above. Physics MEng degrees, and also from a BEng to one of our Mechatronics MEng Honours required at Standard Level grade 5 or above if not state-of-the-art CAD and CAE 3D design facilities offered at Higher Level. MEng degrees if you achieve the appropriate academic Sustainable Transport Engineering H392 standard, at the end of Stage 2 (second year). He-Ion and other microscopes with resolutions MEng Honours down to 0.3nm *All professional accreditations are reviewed Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees regularly by their professional body. Check online wide range of rapid prototyping facilities for Foundation Year: if you don’t have the right mathematics and/or science qualifications for direct entry, for the most up-to-date information by course: projects and research you will be considered for a foundation year. See page 119 for details. www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees engine test cells, wind-tunnel and water flow Pre-Entry Mathematics Course: if you don’t have the required mathematics qualifications, you may channels with laser flow measurement Boost your CV with a work placement: apply be invited to take our Pre-Entry Mathematics Course to develop the mathematical skills needed to to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work Formula Student car design, build and test facilities study your degree. Find out more online in the Entry Requirements tab of your chosen degree. placement (subject to availability). Find out more gear and drive system testing machines up to We welcome applications from all able and motivated students, regardless of your formal qualifications. on pages 14–15. 8MW capacity We consider every aspect of your application and believe it is important to talk face to face with every our own 1750hp mainline diesel-electric locomotive good applicant wherever possible. Experience engineering in practice: through study International students: we offer a Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering BEng Honours visits to factories typically including Greggs, Nestlé, Research-led teaching: your degree is kept up to degree in Singapore. www.ncl.ac.uk/singapore/study Flymo, Tyne and Wear Metro, and Caterpillar. date by the research discoveries of our staff and the International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic Enjoy teamwork and competitions: take part in work of our research centres. We have internationally and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. the international Formula Student competition to recognised expertise in bio-engineering, railway design, build and race a single-seater racing car. systems, machine design and high-power drives. YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Develop professional skills: all of our students work DTUS sponsorship: our degrees are approved by the Engineering; Engineering Foundation Programmes; Marine Technology; Physics on industry-based projects to help solve real-world Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS), engineering problems. You gain great industry a Ministry of Defence sponsorship programme for contacts and learn from lecturers with substantial students who want to join the armed services or the industry insight. MoD civil service. www.da.mod.uk/colleges-schools

158 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Mechanical Engineering www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 159 What You Will Study Stage 3: You balance general engineering topics Mechanical Engineering All Mechanical Engineering students receive the (such as instrumentation and drives, computational same introduction to core mechanical engineering Stages 1 and 2: The first two years are shared by BEng Honours | H300 | 3 years | modelling, design for industry, and managing skills and knowledge for the first two years (Stages 1 all our mechanical engineering degrees and cover: engineering operations) with specific advanced MEng Honours | H301 | 4 years | and 2). See What You Will Study, opposite. mechanical, electrical and materials topics relevant to your particular chosen course. engineering sciences (50%) All Mechanical Engineering students receive the At later Stages, typical specialist topics include: You work in small teams on projects based in local materials degradation; advanced manufacturing engineering design and manufacturing (20%) same introduction to core mechanical engineering industry, working with and in some of the North skills and knowledge for the first two years technology; and mechanical power transmissions. engineering mathematics (18%) East’s leading engineering companies. You also (Stages 1 and 2). See What You Will Study, opposite. Examples of recent final-year projects include: complete an extended piece of work on a topic management and professional skills, development of excavator lifting capacity software, selected from a wide range of projects. This is aimed If you continue on one of our general mechanical such as computing and enterprise (12%) design of improved rail vehicle suspension and at developing your capabilities as an engineer in engineering degrees you will have the chance to

of an auto-coupler remover. Engineering Mechanical We place a strong emphasis on analytical engineering areas such as project planning and data analysis. gain knowledge and skills across a broad range science and technical fundamentals, which require You also undertake a major project. of mechanical engineering topics, allowing you an ability to apply core mathematical skills. to keep your career options flexible. Mechanical Engineering Stage 4 (MEng only): You study advanced specialist with Biomedical Engineering Your timetable typically involves: topics and complete another major project. You In practice, many engineers develop into senior lectures and tutorials (10–15 hours per week) also take part in an industrially relevant team project managers. In order to manage teams of specialist MEng Honours | H3H8 | 4 years | designed to develop your skills as a professional engineers effectively, it is helpful to have experience laboratory activities (3 hours many weeks) The design and manufacture of artificial joints, engineer, including project management and application of the full spectrum of engineering activities. computing and 3D CAD (3 hours many weeks) the effect of wear and tear on biomaterials used in of design methodology to engineering problems. engineering design projects (3 hours per week) Typical specialist topics include: biomedical the body, and how engineering can help humans engineering; advanced manufacturing technology; and animals to stay physically mobile for longer, design–make–test projects (3 hours some weeks) energy sources and storage; vehicle drives and are all the concern of the bioengineer. tutorials with personal tutor (1 hour many weeks) dynamics; and robotics. Biomedical engineering embraces a wide range study outside class hours (10–20 hours per week) Examples of recent final-year projects include: of engineering and medical techniques, including workshop sessions (30 hours) repair of eroded steel pipelines; performance of biomechanics, biotribology, biomaterials, and industrial visits, interviews, business games, ‘liquid ring’ vacuum pumps; and design of loading biosensors. Developments in this field include the management (30–40 hours) arms for transferring liquid chemical products to design and investigation of new artificial joints, and from road and rail tankers. new materials to assist in the repair of soft tissues, and the effectiveness of rehabilitation treatment. Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering This degree will equip you to work in a range of jobs Your Future Career in the health sector or the industries supporting it. MEng Honours | HH37 | 4 years | Mechanical engineers are in high demand worldwide, All Mechanical Engineering students receive the so our degrees can lead to well-paid professional careers. STUDY A Almost everything around us has been mass- same introduction to core mechanical engineering produced – the chairs we sit on, the televisions we skills and knowledge for the first two years (Stages 1 The majority of our graduates wish to enter engineering-related PROFESSIONALLY and 2). See What You Will Study, opposite. careers in order to become professionally qualified. Popular ACCREDITED watch and the computers we use. The increasing areas are: research and development; design; production; demand for products that are smarter, faster, At later Stages, typical specialist topics include: manufacturing; project management; consultancy; contracting; DEGREE cheaper and more environmentally friendly has biomedical engineering; biomaterials and tissue purchasing; and quality assurance. set new challenges for the mechanical engineering engineering; BioMEMS; and design for human– world. The ability to develop solutions and products systems integration. Opportunities exist in a range of sectors, including: transport that will not only meet the requirements of customers, and logistics; health; defence; manufacturing; automotive; but also delight them, is highly sought after. Examples of recent final-year projects include: and renewable energy. total joint replacements – design of test rigs; This degree provides the knowledge and tools, Our 2016 Mechanical Engineering BEng and MEng Honours investigation of failed prostheses; tribology – wear and the practise at implementing them, to ensure graduates are working in roles such as: graduate engineer; testing of biomaterials in joint replacements; and that functional, effective, innovative and user-friendly process engineer; research and development engineer; medical engineering – bluntness of surgical tools. products and solutions are generated and can marine engineer; and graduate mechanical engineer. be manufactured appropriately and profitably. (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses of UK, EU and international undergraduate Mechanical Engineering BEng and MEng Honours leavers, within six months of graduating)

160 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Mechanical Engineering www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 161 Mechanical Engineering with Energy Mechanical Engineering with Mechatronics MEng Honours | H3H2 | 4 years | Media, Journalism MEng Honours | H3H6 | 4 years | The worldwide demand for energy is increasing, and there is pressure on the energy sector to meet Mechatronics represents a fusion of electrical, and Film Practice that demand in a way that is secure, affordable and electronic, mechanical and software engineering. with limited impact on the environment. It combines precision engineering, automatic control Degree UCAS Entrance requirements and real-time computing for the design of products This degree responds to these challenges by Film and Media BA Honours P303 A Level: ABB and processes in an interdisciplinary engineering combining a solid base in mechanical engineering International Baccalaureate: 32 points environment. The result is some of the most Film Practices BA Honours P313 with knowledge of different energy technologies innovative products to hit the market, such and design of energy systems. Journalism, Media and Culture BA Honours P500 A Level: AAB as smartphones, car stability control and robots. International Baccalaureate: 34 points The combination of a mechanical engineering Media, Communication and PQL0 All Mechanical Engineering students receive the background with an energy specialisation ensures Cultural Studies BA Honours same introduction to core mechanical engineering that graduates have a range of career prospects in skills and knowledge for the first two years (Stages 1 the energy sector and in renewable energy in particular. Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees and 2). See What You Will Study on page 160. International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic All Mechanical Engineering students receive the Practice and Film Journalism Media, At later Stages, typical specialist topics include: and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. same introduction to core mechanical engineering mechatronic design; robotics; industrial automation; skills and knowledge for the first two years (Stages 1 and distributed control systems. and 2). See What You Will Study on page 160. YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Combined Honours (up to three subjects, including Media and Communication, and Film Studies); English Language, Literature and Linguistics; Sociology Examples of recent final-year projects include robotic At later Stages, typical specialist topics include: deburring of gears and the design of a two-axis photovoltaics and geothermal energy; energy probe for gear measurement. management; renewable heating and cooling; Why Study With Us? Study abroad: You have the opportunity to and energy storage. take part in a study abroad exchange as part Sustainable Transport Engineering Our degrees provide a rigorous academic of your degree – look for the symbol. See page 16 Final-year projects might include the likes of: designing understanding of the media and culture in MEng Honours | H392 | 4 years | for more information. a wind-hydro supply scheme for off-grid applications; all their forms, enabling you to critically and water desalination using concentrating solar power in Today’s transport sector is faced with a number of creatively engage with the world around you. Develop practical skills for your future career: we the Middle East and North Africa; or energy storage challenges: increasing numbers of people using cars place special emphasis on links between theory using second-hand electric vehicles batteries. League table ranking: and public transport; a decline in fossil fuels; and and practice, and you’ll develop skills in multimedia the polluting effects of vehicles on the environment. 1st in the UK – The Complete University journalism, film-making, public relations, multimedia Guide 2018 (Communication and Media technologies and more. Our state-of-the-art Culture This degree responds to these challenges by Studies category) Lab facilities also enhance your practical experience. ‘I enjoy how varied the course is; combining a solid base in mechanical engineering 4th in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times with specialist skills in the design and manufacturing Receive tuition from academic and industry experts: it’s a mix of lectures, coursework and Good University Guide 2018 (Communication develop a broad commercial and cultural awareness of vehicle structures, suspensions and drives, and Media Studies category) hands-on experience. My favourite area all aimed at producing efficient transport systems of the media and creative industries from academics is design and manufacturing, where we for tomorrow. The combination of a mechanical top 20 in the UK – the Guardian University who are research active and internationally rated designed and built fully functioning wind engineering background with automotive and rail Guide 2018 (Media and Film Studies category) in their field, as well as industry professionals. turbines as part of a group project.’ specialisation ensures that graduates have a range 4th in the UK for student satisfaction Employers are also actively involved in work-related course projects and modules. Megan, Mechanical Engineering BEng Honours of career prospects in the automotive, railway and (95% overall satisfaction score) – National transport industries, and beyond. Student Survey 2017 (Media Studies category) Develop industry-relevant skills through our All Mechanical Engineering students receive the 80% of research is ‘world leading’ or highly active student media scene, including: same introduction to core mechanical engineering ‘internationally excellent’ – Research The Courier, Newcastle’s weekly student skills and knowledge for the first two years (Stages 1 Excellence Framework 2014 newspaper, twice named Student Publication of and 2). See What You Will Study on page 160. top 200 – Social Sciences category – Times the Year in the Guardian Student Media Awards Higher Education World University Rankings student-run radio and television stations At later Stages, typical specialist topics include: by Subject 2018 structural optimisation; energy sources and storage; pop-up news projects and Jesmond Local, and vehicle drives and dynamics. Boost your CV with a work placement: apply a digital news hub where you can develop to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work and explore new models of journalism Examples of recent final-year projects include placement (subject to availability). Find out more Benefit from our media links: Newcastle has cellular manufacturing of automotive sub-assemblies on pages 14–15. and fire testing of composite materials. a vibrant media industry in the city, fuelled by Immerse yourself in academic theory: study skilled graduates. We have excellent links with media, culture, journalism and film-making. the local media and cultural industries.

162 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Mechanical Engineering www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 163 Film and Media You will develop the ability to critically watch Film Practices You will develop the ability to critically watch documentary films from the point of view of a films (fiction and non-fiction) from the point of BA Honours P303 3 years BA Honours P313 3 years | | | film scholar and a film-maker. You will be given | | | view of a film scholar and a film-maker. You will If you’re interested in developing the practical skills a solid foundation from which to develop your If you’re interested in developing the practical skills be given a solid foundation from which to develop and academic knowledge to produce documentary documentary practice and your critical appreciation for a range of documentary film-making practices, your film practice and your critical appreciation of film, set within a firm academic foundation in media of film in Stages 2 and 3. You will also explore set within a firm academic foundation in film theory film in Stages 2 and 3. You will also explore the and cultural studies, this innovative degree is for you. the role of media and culture in contemporary and exposure to world cinema, this innovative emergence and development of film as an industry Focusing on documentary, you’ll learn to use digital society, and their impact on the formation of degree is for you. You’ll gain a solid foundation in and be exposed to the eco-system of independent technologies to creatively develop your film-making. individual and group identity. world cinema and documentary film history. You’ll film production. You will be taught by renowned scholar-film-makers Stages 2 and 3: You build upon your documentary also learn to use digital technologies to creatively Stages 2 and 3: You build upon your film-making and supported by excellent technicians in Film@ film-making skills acquired in Stage 1 and undertake and cinematically develop your film-making skills. skills acquired in Stage 1 and undertake more CultureLab, our new state-of-the-art facility for more complex and advanced film-making exercises, The focus of practice on this degree is documentary complex and advanced film-making exercises film-making. as well as gaining experience of crew-based short and a range of other non-fiction and experimental including exploring theory through film practice film-making. You will also develop a sophisticated Stage 1: You are taught the basic skills of film-making documentary film production to prepare you for projects, as well as completing a crew-based short understanding of the relationship between film and introduced to film-making as a field of academic Stage 3. In Stage 3 you will have the option of documentary film project to prepare for Stage 3. theory and film practice, as well as benefitting from study. You undertake a range of documentary pursuing a full-year dissertation documentary In Stage 3 you make two films: a self-shot short

a sustained engagement with the film industries. Practice and Film Journalism Media, film-making exercises to start off with, which are practice project set within the broader media and documentary film and a full-year dissertation film. You will be taught by renowned scholar-film-makers complemented by an introduction to documentary creative industries. There are also opportunities You also develop your understanding of the film and supported by excellent technicians in Film@ film history, theory and film screenings. to learn about other aspects of independent industry, online distribution and other aspects of documentary film production and the related CultureLab, our new state-of-the-art facility for independent film production, such as distribution industry, such as distribution and dissemination. film-making. and dissemination. Stage 1: You are taught the basic skills of film- The film practice elements will be complemented making and introduced to film as a field of academic by a continuing engagement with film theory and study. You undertake a range of documentary history, all underpinned by regular film screenings. Your Future Career film-making exercises to start off with, which will be The integration of film theory and practice is a 1ST IN complemented by screening-based modules on key feature of the degree. You will also be able The most popular career choices for our graduates are: world cinema and the cinematic documentary film. to take modules that will contextualise your communications; public relations; journalism; media planning; THE UK FOR film practice within the thriving but competitive film-making; broadcasting; and advertising. COMMUNICATION independent film sector. Our 2016 Media, Communication and Cultural Studies AND MEDIA BA Honours graduates are working in roles such as: web STUDIES and content editor; public relations and marketing officer; The Complete University news reporter; marketing and communications officer; Guide 2018 ‘The teaching on my course is second assistant buyer; and junior project manager. to none. Lecturers are current researchers (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses who have publications that are embedded of UK, EU and international undergraduate Media, Communication and Cultural Studies BA Honours leavers, within six months of graduating) within our course content, meaning that content is engaging as our lecturers are so passionate about their area of study.’ Emily, Media, Communication and Cultural Studies BA Honours

164 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Media, Journalism and Film Practice www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 165 Journalism, Media and Culture Media, Communication and Cultural Studies BA Honours | P500 | 3 years | Medicine BA Honours | PQL0 | 3 years | If you’re interested in becoming a journalist or Degree UCAS Entrance requirements communications professional, this degree will give This degree covers three distinct areas of study – Medicine you the practical skills and academic knowledge media, cultural studies and professional practice. Medicine and Surgery MB BS Honours A100 A Level: AAA Including Chemistry and/or Biology at A Level and excluding you need. You’ll develop journalistic writing skills This provides you with the opportunity to study the and learn to communicate across a wide range generation, circulation and production of information General Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. of platforms and media. You’ll also gain a firm through a wide range of approaches. You also If only one of Biology and/or Chemistry is offered at A Level, the academic foundation in the issues and current develop the professional skills required for a career other should be offered at GCSE grade A or 7 (or Dual Award debates in media and cultural studies. in the communications industry – someone able to Science grade A or 7). Once the academic criteria have been met, apply critical thinking and theoretical knowledge, academic achievement is not considered further in subsequent Stage 1: We introduce you to the principles and carry out practical evaluations, and offer imaginative parts of the application process eg additional A Levels or practices of multiplatform journalism, focusing on solutions through high-quality verbal, visual and A* results or additional GCSE results are not considered. the skills needed to master relevant multimedia written communication. These skills can be in the International Baccalaureate: 38 points technology. You also start developing your writing area of journalism, public relations or film-making. Including grade 5 in all subjects with Higher Level grade 6 in skills for journalism. You explore the role of media Chemistry or Biology. Combinations including two Sciences, and culture in contemporary society, and their impact Stage 1: You explore the role the media plays Mathematics and English or English Language are desirable. on the formation of individual and group identity. in shaping culture, identity and interpersonal You learn about researching journalism and media communications. You’ll answer the question ‘what is Medicine and Surgery (Accelerated A101 At least an upper second-class Honours degree or an Integrated Master’s degree, or be a practising healthcare in a research module that will continue throughout Programme) MB BS Honours culture?’ by examining how it intersects with gender, professional, with a post-registration qualification. All your degree. A wide range of optional modules sexuality, race, class and nation, through a study applicants are expected to show evidence of sustained allows you to tailor the degree to your particular of seminal texts. You also take a course in web- academic endeavour within the last three years prior to interests, such as film practice and film studies, based publishing and a module on social research, starting the programme eg A Level study, Open University, public relations and marketing. which introduces you to research methods in media GAMSAT. Additional requirements apply, see page 169. and cultural studies. A third of your topics are Stages 2 and 3: You continue expanding your skills optional, covering a broad choice of areas such as Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees in journalism, spanning print, magazine, online and professional communication, journalism, film-making International students: we offer Medicine MB BS Honours in Malaysia:www.ncl.ac.uk/numed elements of broadcast. You learn about regulation and marketing. and legislation relevant to the media industries, International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic and the ethical norms and practices for journalists. Stages 2 and 3: We introduce you to further and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. theoretical perspectives on media and culture. In the second and third years of your degree, a You also focus on the whole process and practice YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences; Chemistry; Dentistry; multimedia package and a research dissertation of research in studying media and culture, with a Nutrition and Food; Pharmacy; Psychology; Speech and Language Sciences will integrate the skills and knowledge you have particular emphasis on data collection techniques acquired during your degree. You will be able to and how to write a research proposal. You have the complement your core modules with a broad range chance to put these skills into practice in Stage 3, of options from media and cultural studies, film undertaking a dissertation that focuses on a specific practice and film studies, public relations, marketing Your Future Career area of media, communication and culture. and business studies. After completing your University degree, you are normally A wide range of optional topics at both Stages entitled to provisional registration with the General Medical 8TH IN allows you to focus in more depth on areas of Council (GMC) with a licence to practise, subject to demonstrating THE UK FOR particular interest to you, such as: television studies; to the GMC that your fitness to practise is not impaired. Once ‘I chose my course as an alternative to new media; public relations; political communication; you have successfully completed a year as an F1 doctor in a MEDICINE studying journalism. The degree offers the advertising; marketing and business studies; two-year Foundation Programme, you should gain full registration. The Times/Sunday Times Good best of both worlds – cultural theory on journalism and magazine publishing; celebrity culture; This is followed by a further year of generic training University Guide 2018 cultural theory and representation; food; sex; fashion; one side and career-based modules on the On successful completion of your second year, all doctors and globalisation of the media. other. I’ve found that the social and cultural will have achieved the same basic competencies before going theory modules are really my forte.’ on to select their specialty of choice, either as a doctor in a hospital or as a GP. All doctors, regardless of their specialty, William, Media, Communication must continue learning throughout their career, and our and Cultural Studies BA Honours degree has been designed with this long-term aim in mind. For further information on the GMC registration and National Examinations, visit www.gmc-uk.org/doctors

166 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Media, Journalism and Film Practice www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 167 Why Study With Us? In the first two years of the course you undertake Newcastle is recognised as a world leader in Other requirements a varied menu of early clinical experience, through a number of areas of research including ageing All applicants are expected to show evidence of Our courses offer clinically focused teaching by contact with patients and visits to general practice and applied stem cell biology. We also have sustained academic endeavour within the last three highly trained staff and our integrated approach and hospitals. This experience helps you to develop state-of-the-art facilities for clinical research, years prior to starting the programme. While we do means you’ll experience contact with patients your core knowledge in a clinical setting. developed in partnership with NHS trusts. not impose an age limit, applicants will be expected

from your first year. Medicine We begin teaching clinical skills from as early as the Develop clinical skills in dedicated facilities: to have an insight into a career in medicine and be League table ranking: second week of your degree. These skills are initially use Anatomy and Clinical Skills Centres for able to work in a clinical environment. 8th in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times taught in the safety of the Clinical Skills Laboratory practising basic skills, including patient simulators, The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Good University Guide 2018 where Specialty Trainees provide structured learning dissecting rooms and clinical skills laboratories. All medical schools are required to ensure that their top 150 – Medicine category – QS World and teaching which includes venesection, examination Access specialist study resources: including students, who will have a high level of unsupervised University Rankings by Subject 2017 skills, CPR and much more. our extensive medical library and dedicated contact with children or vulnerable adults, undergo 93% overall student satisfaction score – Intercalated study: if you wish to explore an area computer clusters. a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The Medical National Student Survey 2017 in greater detail and gain experience in research School reserves the right to discontinue your studies Conduct research at a Centre of Excellence: we’re you can take time out of your medical training on receipt of an unsatisfactory disclosure. 9th in the UK – Research Excellence Framework a Centre of Excellence in translational (so-called for one year to undertake an intercalated degree. 2014 (Clinical Medicine category) ‘bench-to-bedside’) research for students interested Intercalated degrees are ideal for those who think Health assessment and disclosure top 125 – Clinical, Pre-clinical and Health in pursuing a period of research. they might want to pursue a career in academic All students are required to comply with the Department category – Times Higher Education World medicine after they qualify. The options for of Health’s guidance on health clearance for healthcare University Rankings by Subject 2018 Join our supportive community: you’ll be partnered intercalated study at Newcastle include: with a ‘family’ of more senior students who can workers. Early clinical contact at Newcastle means Professional accreditation*: both our five-year joining the third year of any of our Biomedical offer advice and support. that students will be asked to provide proof of their MB BS degree and four-year accelerated MB BS immunisation status on entry. Immunity against the and Biomolecular Sciences BSc Honours Experience excellent clinical training opportunities: degree are professionally accredited by the General degrees (see page 64) after the second year following is required: polio; tetanus; varicella (chicken Medical Council (GMC). we’re a Regional Medical School with partnerships pox); diphtheria; measles; mumps; rubella; and TB. of the MB BS course throughout the NHS within the Northern Region. *All professional accreditations are reviewed undertaking a Master of Research or MPhil You’ll experience diverse placements across the Newcastle University follows the Medical Schools regularly by their professional body. Check online qualification after the third or fourth year of region-wide infrastructure of acute hospital and Council protocol on blood-borne viruses. During the for the most up-to-date information by course: the MB BS course general practices, which supports 3.5 million patients. programme students will be asked to be tested for www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. All aspects of a If you do not wish to take an additional year of student’s medical record will be bound by the same Study abroad: take an eight-week elective study, you’ll still have opportunities to benefit from Additional Admissions Information duty of confidentiality as for any doctor–patient period, giving you the chance to study medicine our research expertise through Student-Selected UKCAT interaction and informed by the same ethical guidance. almost anywhere in the world. Components (SSCs) and Vacation Research All applicants are required to take the UK Clinical Scholarship Schemes. Our SSCs introduce you The status of any individual in respect of Teaching style: we use an integrated approach Aptitude Test (UKCAT) in the year of application. to clinical research methods and allow in-depth blood-borne viruses will not be a factor in the to learning and teaching. This means that you See www.ukcat.ac.uk for further information. study of topics and specialties of your choice. admissions selection process and will not prevent develop core knowledge, acquire clinical skills and them completing undergraduate medical training. are exposed to early clinical experiences from the Interview For full detailed admissions information see: beginning of the course. Candidates who are considered to be particularly promising on the basis of their academic and www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/a100 We use a ‘case-led’ teaching approach to facilitate UKCAT results will be interviewed. www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/a101 your learning. The use of clinical cases helps to put your learning into context and enables you to combine Resit grades knowledge, clinical reasoning and practical skills. Applicants ideally should have achieved the necessary A Level grades at the first attempt ‘The teaching quality in Medicine has as an indicator that they will be able to manage been fantastic at Newcastle University. the intensity of the course. Newcastle University The opportunity to receive lectures from ‘Medicine is an amazing career choice recognises that sometimes circumstances mean some of the world’s leading clinicians – there’s so much variety that there’s that students underperform. As a result, we in various medical fields has been a something for everyone. We have a good allow a subject to be repeated once if there is a continuous privilege throughout the course.’ balance of lectures, seminars and personal genuine reason for having underperformed. If a study and there are opportunities to do subject is being undertaken for a second time after Aaron, Medicine and Surgery MB BS Honours more of what you are really interested in.’ further study the expectation is of a higher level of performance, the grade requirement from the Akansha, Medicine and Surgery MB BS Honours University will also increase by a grade eg A to A*.

168 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Medicine www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 169 UCAS admissions procedure Medicine and Surgery During Year 3, you build on the foundations of clinical You should note that most students are required You are permitted a maximum of four choices practice developed in Years 1 and 2 by undertaking to travel to their Base Unit. You will not normally be MB BS Honours | A100 | 5 years | on the UCAS application form for medicine. The a junior assistantship and clinical rotations. These attached to the same Base Unit for Year 3 as you closing date for applications is 15 October 2018. Newcastle graduates are some of the most prepared provide you with experience in a range of specialties are for Years 4 and 5. Making use of the clinical and and successful in the UK. The degree programme including child and adolescent health, mental community settings throughout the region enables Newcastle University is committed to broadening health and women’s health. You will also spend students to gain a range of learning experiences in Medicine access to medical education and training and is designed to provide a general medical education for all types of doctor, which will serve as the time throughout Year 3 in general practice. At the different organisations. This is particularly the case conform to a fair access admissions policy, which end of Year 3, you will undertake a Student Selected in the final three years of the programme. Although is reviewed annually. foundation for later career specialisation. Our course is continually reviewed and has evolved to ensure Component (SSC) in which you can choose an area a small bursary is currently provided towards the Applications are welcomed from candidates with we provide the best possible programme for our of medicine to gain more experience in. cost of travel, applicants should be aware that this is only a contribution towards the overall costs that a diverse range of backgrounds and qualifications. students. Many elements of our original successful Year 4 begins with a semester-long block of may be incurred. Those allocated to the Tees Base Applicants applying with non-standard qualifications programme have been retained, whilst ensuring that learning and teaching focusing on clinical sciences, Unit are strongly encouraged to live on Teesside for should contact [email protected] the course fits the needs of the changing landscape investigative medicine, therapeutics, prescribing the duration of their study at the Base Unit. for advice. in medicine, medical education and clinical training. and advanced communication skills. A second SSC For further information on admissions to our medical Years 1 and 2: The first two years of this five-year also runs throughout Semester 1, during which Medicine and Surgery degrees please see www.ncl.ac.uk/mbbs/admissions programme provide a foundation for more clinically you will have weekly exposure to your chosen area (Accelerated Programme) based training in the last three years. of medicine. In Semester 2, you undertake clinical Programme Organisation rotations in medicine and surgery, as well as focusing MB BS Honours | A101 | 4 years | The curriculum is integrated in nature and is on long-term conditions. At the end of Year 4 you A100 is a five-year degree and is appropriate for structured around a series of clinical cases and have the opportunity to undertake an eight-week Our Accelerated Programme is designed for graduates students post-A Level or equivalent. There are core presentations to help contextualise learning. elective period, giving you the opportunity to study of any discipline who wish to train as a doctor, and 342 places available. Patient contact and early experience in clinical medicine almost anywhere in the world. others whose prior professional experience qualifies settings reinforce teaching of: them for entry. All applications must be made A101 is an accelerated four-year degree for Final year (Year 5) is focused on preparing you through UCAS before 15 October 2018. applicants who already have a first degree or normal and abnormal structure and function for becoming a Foundation doctor. In Semester 1, relevant experience (see Entrance Requirements, ethics you will undertake a clinical rotation in primary care Year 1: Year 1 spans 45 weeks, providing you page 167). There are 25 places available. social and behavioural sciences along with assistantships in mental health, child with an experience separate from, but equivalent and adolescent health, and women’s health, where to, Years 1 and 2 of the five-year MB BS course. Both A100 and A101 are fully integrated courses. clinical and communication skills The first two years for A100 (and first year of A101), you will be embedded within a healthcare team. In Teaching and learning in the accelerated year is public health though largely university-based, are case-led. Semester 2, there is a block of teaching focusing organised into small study groups and is structured Clinical skills and professionalism are taught and professional behaviour on acute care and anaesthesia and three further around the core subject areas covered in Years 1 assistantships in medicine, surgery and primary care. and 2 of the five-year degree (see opposite). assessed from the start, laying the foundations of In addition to training in clinical skills and visits to clinical practice. All A100 and A101 students then general practice and hospitals throughout Years 1 Years 2–4: Years 2–4 of the Accelerated Programme join a common pathway for the final three years and 2, there is a dedicated block of clinical experience are identical to Years 3–5 of the five-year degree of training delivered in partnership with the NHS. towards the end of Year 2, designed to ease (see opposite). All graduates receive an MB BS degree from transition into the clinical learning environment. Newcastle University and are normally eligible to All students from the A100 and A101 programmes apply for provisional registration with the General are integrated into a single common pathway for the Medical Council (GMC). final three years of training. ‘For me, the most enjoyable parts of the course are hospital placements/ International Students Years 3 to 5: During Years 3 to 5 you are allocated visits and clinical skills sessions. I have to and based in one of four regional Clinical Base You are currently permitted to undertake the always preferred a practical method Units (which may involve living away from Newcastle full Foundation Programme, ie the first two of teaching, and the Medical School really – see opposite). Base Units include primary, years following graduation, but you are normally secondary and community-based organisations puts an emphasis on patient contact required to return to your home country to such as palliative care centres. from the very start of the degree.’ complete further specialty training. Michal, Medicine and Surgery MB BS Honours

170 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Medicine www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 171 Why Study With Us? Combine up to three languages in flexible and modern degree programmes: our modern Our degree combinations allow you to study a Modern Languages languages degrees allow you to take one, two range of East Asian, European and Latin American or three languages. You can study Chinese, languages, countries and cultures, in flexible Degree UCAS Entrance requirements French, German, Japanese, Portuguese and combinations to match your interests. Modern Languages BA Honours T901 A Level: ABB–BBB Spanish as major languages, and Dutch, Catalan, Including at least one language at A Level (French, German League table ranking: Italian and Quechua are available as subsidiary Modern Languages and QT19 or Spanish). top 10 in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times languages from your second year. Linguistics BA Honours International Baccalaureate: 32 points Good University Guide 2018 (German and Alongside language modules, you can choose With Higher Level French, German or Spanish at grade 6 or above. Iberian languages) from a variety of modules on the culture, film, Languages Modern top 10 in the UK – The Complete University Guide history, societies and linguistics of the languages Modern Languages and TN92 A Level: ABB–BBB 2018 (French, German and Iberian languages) you are studying, with a focus on the modern Business Studies BA Honours Including French, German or Spanish at A Level, with GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B or 6). Where a candidate wishes to study a single top 20 in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times and contemporary period. language from beginners’ level and is not studying an A Level in a Good University Guide 2018 (French) Enjoy excellent teaching and support: you will language, then grade B or 6 in a language at GCSE is required. top 20 in the UK – the Guardian University be taught by professional language tutors and International Baccalaureate: 32 points Guide 2018 (Modern Languages category) research-active staff with international reputations With Higher Level French, German or Spanish at grade 6 or above. in their specialist fields. We make extensive use Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at 6th in the UK for research power – Research grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. If you wish to study a single Excellence Framework 2014 of our suite of language labs to help you develop language from beginners’ level and do not have a language at IB Higher top 200 – Arts and Humanities category – high-level language proficiency, and integrate Level then Grade 5 in a language at IB Standard Level is required. Times Higher Education World University professional skills such as translation and Rankings by Subject 2018 interpreting into all our language programmes. Modern Languages, Translation R9Q9 A Level: ABB Throughout your degree you will be supported by and Interpreting BA Honours Including French, German or Spanish at grade A. Benefit from a global placement as part your Degree Programme Director, your personal International Baccalaureate: 32 points of your degree: you will work or study abroad in With Higher Level French, German or Spanish at grade 6 or above. your third year, immersing yourself in the countries tutor and our team of Year Abroad Officers from and cultures whose languages you are studying, our small and friendly School of around 50 staff. Chinese Studies or TT12 A Level: ABB–BBB perfecting your language skills, and developing Learn in state-of-the-art facilities: our award-winning Japanese Studies BA Honours A GCSE grade B or 6 in any language is required. an international outlook. Students of Chinese Language Resource Centre has 80 computer work or Japanese spend a year studying at one of International Baccalaureate: 32 points stations and private study areas. You can access Including a foreign language at Standard Level (grade 5) if not offered our partner universities in China or Japan, while specialist language software, dictionaries and DVDs, at Higher Level. our other students have the flexibility to split their and choose from 3,000 films and 38 live satellite year abroad and undertake a combination of TV channels. Spanish, Portuguese and Latin RT47 A Level: ABB–BBB work, study or voluntary placements. Including Spanish. American Studies BA Honours Develop skills that will give you a head start in the We offer lots of help to prepare you for your International Baccalaureate: 32 points job market: all of our degrees enable you to develop year abroad including: With Spanish grade 6 or above at Higher Level. professional skills and international perspectives. briefings covering practicalities, such as You will gain experience in a variety of fields through Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees insurance, visas and safety extracurricular activities: teaching through our International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic support to find a placement Ambassadors programme; translation through our and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. a Tandem Learning Scheme to practise Real Translation scheme; and journalism and media conversation in your language(s) through our student-led publications Flying Solo YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Combined Honours (choice of modern languages, plus up to two Our Year Abroad Officers keep in touch with and Gift of the Gab. other subjects); Government and European Union Studies; International Business Management; Linguistics; you while you’re abroad and you communicate We also work closely with the Careers Service to Linguistics with Chinese or Japanese; Linguistics with French/German/Spanish regularly with your personal tutor. See page 16 provide a range of employability-focused events, for more information. including an alumni networking evening, and run a very successful Careers Translated Blog which profiles job opportunities for linguists.

172 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Modern Languages www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 173 What You Will Study Modern Languages Modern Languages Modern Languages and Linguistics and Business Studies We design our degrees so that you will develop BA Honours | T901 | 4 years | BA Honours | QT19 | 4 years | excellent linguistic skills and near-native fluency BA Honours | TN92 | 4 years | in your chosen language(s). For each language Our Modern Languages BA Honours degree This degree is run by the School of Modern you’re studying, you will have small-group practical gives you the opportunity to study a wide range Graduates with this degree will offer potential Languages with the School of English Literature, language classes to develop your reading, writing, of languages and gain an in-depth insight into the employers a winning combination of business Language and Linguistics. It combines the study listening and speaking skills. These are normally countries where your chosen languages are spoken. expertise and language skills. This degree is of foreign languages with linguistic theory, to run jointly by the School of Modern Languages explore how language works. taught in our state-of-the-art language laboratories This degree is the most flexible way of combining by a native or near-native speaker. and Newcastle University Business School. It your languages. You may study up to three languages You spend two thirds of your time studying two Languages Modern combines the study of one or two languages with from Chinese, French, German, Japanese, languages. You choose from Chinese, French, We help you become fully immersed in the cultures the principles and practice of business management. of the languages and countries you are studying. Portuguese and Spanish. German, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish Your language choices are Chinese, French, German, (with at least one in French, German or Spanish Alongside language classes, you can choose from All of our languages are available from beginners’ Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish. You can choose at post-A Level or equivalent). a broad range of topics in areas like contemporary level, although you must have an A Level or to study one language (either from beginners’ level society, cultural studies, history, politics, anthropology, equivalent in at least one of the languages you study. In addition, optional beginners’ modules are or post-A Level) or two languages (in which case film and media, literature and linguistics. The focus available: in Catalan, Quechua or Italian for students If you have one language at A Level you can: you must have an A Level in at least one of them). of our modules is on the modern and contemporary of Spanish; in Catalan or Italian for students of period. Our lecturers are all engaged in research on study two languages (one at advanced level Alongside language modules, you can choose French; and in Dutch for students of German. the countries, continents and cultures they specialise and one from beginners’ level) optional modules in the culture, history, cinema You spend the remaining third of your time in, which means your classes will be informed by study a single language or linguistics of the countries where your chosen studying linguistics, concentrating on the structure, their most recent research findings. languages are spoken. If you have two languages at A Level you can: history and use of both the English language and We also offer career-enhancing translation and liaison continue to study both languages at advanced level In addition, optional beginners’ modules are your foreign languages. interpreting in French, German and Spanish in your final available: in Catalan, Quechua or Italian for students continue to study one language at advanced level Your linguistic topics cover a wide range of areas within year, as well as in Chinese and Japanese for students of Spanish; in Catalan or Italian for students of and choose a second from beginners’ level linguistics, such as syntax, phonology, morphology, who take the advanced level final-year course. French; and in Dutch for students of German. semantics and pragmatics, sociolinguistics, historical If you combine a language with another subject, or continue to study both languages at advanced level and study a third from beginners’ level Your business management modules include linguistics and language acquisition. combine two or three languages, you will study each topics such as organisational behaviour, marketing, For more information about what you will study subject equally in the first year. From the second year There are also optional beginners’ modules available in: human resource management, introductory onwards, you have flexibility over how to combine each year and during your year abroad, see opposite Catalan, Quechua or Italian for students of Spanish economics, interpreting company accounts, and page 173. them, either continuing to study them equally or and enterprise and entrepreneurship. moving to a major/minor combination in later years. Catalan or Italian for students of French Dutch for students of German For more information about what you will study each year and during your year abroad, see Please note that, although this degree is very opposite and page 173. flexible, there are some restrictions. You cannot study Chinese and Japanese together and you cannot study more than one beginners’ language. For more information about what you will study ‘I chose to study at Newcastle each year and during your year abroad, see left University because of the flexibility – and page 173. I can tailor my degree to what I’m interested in. This means I can study another language as well as continuing both of the languages I studied at A Level.’ Your Future Career Nat, Modern Languages BA Honours Our graduates follow a wide variety of career paths in countries around the world, and in a diverse range of sectors including: TOP 10 finance; marketing; publishing; tourism; teaching/education; human resources; translation/interpreting; journalism; management; IN THE UK public relations; and work with non-governmental organisations. The Complete University Guide 2018 (French, German and Iberian languages)

174 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Modern Languages www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 175 Modern Languages, At Newcastle, we provide two entry levels: one Translation and Interpreting for those who are beginning from scratch, and a higher route for those who have a GCSE or Music BA Honours | R9Q9 | 4 years | A Level (or equivalent). Music Degree UCAS Entrance requirements This degree offers the opportunity to study You spend your third year at a university in China two modern foreign languages, and specialise (Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Hainan Island, Xiamen) Contemporary W301 A Level: ABB in translation and interpreting (T&I) in French, or Japan (Tokyo, Akita, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Popular Music Including Music, Music Technology, or another music-related subject or BBB including Music plus Grade 8 Associated Board (Performance), Rock School or equivalent German or Spanish. One third of the programme Sapporo, Fukuoka). Here you follow an intensive BA Honours performance experience. Applicants should be practitioners in a type of contemporary is devoted to T&I, and two thirds to other aspects programme of language study, build relationships or popular music. If A Levels do not include Music or a relevant music-related subject, of the languages you are studying. with native speakers, and absorb the local culture. an offer of ABB plus Grade 8 Associated Board (Performance), Rock School or equivalent performance experience may be considered. The degree aims to provide a firm foundation The School of Modern Languages is proud to host International Baccalaureate: 32 points for a career as a freelance translator or the Newcastle Confucius Institute, a partnership

interpreter for agencies and commercial clients With Music at Higher Level. Standard Level Music may be considered, but will depend between Newcastle University, Xiamen University on the combination of subjects being studied. Applicants should be practitioners in a in the private or public sectors, and for work in and the Office of the Chinese Language Council type of contemporary or popular music. international organisations. International (Hanban). Additional information: Applicants will be invited to an interview and a short audition There are two routes through the degree. For more information about what you will study prior to offers being made. each year and during your year abroad, see If you have A Level (or equivalent) in two of French, Folk and W344 A Level: AAB–BBB pages 173–174. German and Spanish, then you follow pathways in Traditional Music Ideally including Music (grade A in AS Level Music may be considered but will depend Translation and Interpreting in both languages. BA Honours on the combination of subjects/qualifications being studied). Spanish, Portuguese and International Baccalaureate: 32–34 points

If you have A Level (or equivalent) in one of French, Latin American Studies With Music at Higher Level. Standard Level Music may be considered, but will depend German or Spanish, then you follow a Translation on the combination of subjects being studied. BA Honours | RT47 | 4 years | and Interpreting pathway in that language. You also Additional information: In usual circumstances, offers will be made at the upper

study another language from beginners’ level (from end of the ranges detailed above. However, we will consider making offers at the This degree gives you the chance to explore Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese lower end of the range to candidates who demonstrate themselves, at audition, to be the rich linguistic, social and cultural diversity or Spanish). This second language will enable you performers of exceptional ability, but whose predicted grades or achieved grades are of the Hispanic world, from the Iberian Peninsula to be qualified for postgraduate study of translation in the lower end of our offer range. to Latin America and the Spanish Caribbean. and interpreting, or for other careers. You have the opportunity to achieve a high level Music W300 A Level: ABB For more information about what you will study of spoken and written Spanish, and to develop BA Honours Including Music, or BBB including Music plus Grade 8 Associated Board (Performance) or equivalent. (AS Level Music may be considered, but will depend on the combination each year and during your year abroad, see Portuguese from beginners’ level. of subjects/qualifications being studied). If A Levels do not include Music, an offer of pages 173–174. The School of Modern Languages is home to the ABB plus Grade 8 Associated Board/Trinity (Performance) may be considered.

Centro de Língua Portuguesa (Instituto Camões), International Baccalaureate: 32 points

Chinese Studies or Japanese Studies a major regional and national resource, sponsored With Music at Higher Level. Standard Level Music may be considered but will depend on the combination of subjects being studied. BA Honours | TT12 | 4 years | by the Portuguese government and supporting BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: In a music-related subject at overall DDD and the teaching of Portuguese. With the steady rise of China as an economic ABRSM Grade 5 Theory in addition to the Diploma. You complement your language learning with a and political power, and the continuing diplomatic Additional information: Applicants intending to take modules in performance should and economic importance of Japan, this degree broad choice of research-informed modules relating have passed Associated Board Grade 8 or the equivalent or be of a similar standard. Applicants will be invited to an interview and a short audition prior to offers being made. enables you to take advantage of exciting new to the vibrant cultures, societies and histories career opportunities emerging from Britain’s growing of Spain and Latin America. These include beliefs and social customs, languages such as Catalan Music W304 A Level: AAB political, business and cultural links with East Asia. BMus Honours Including Music or ABB including Music plus Grade 8 Associated Board (Performance) and Quechua, art and music, and the survival of or equivalent (AS Level Music may be considered, but will depend on the combination Whether you choose to study (Mandarin) Chinese indigenous people. of subjects/qualifications being studied). If A Levels do not include Music an offer of or Japanese, you will learn to communicate with AAB plus Grade 8 Associated Board (Performance) or equivalent may be considered. native speakers, orally and in writing, from day one. For more information about what you will study each year and during your year abroad, see International Baccalaureate: 34 points With Music at Higher Level. pages 173–174. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: In a music-related subject at overallD *DD and ABRSM Grade 5 Theory in addition to the Diploma.

Additional information: Applicants intending to take modules in performance should have passed Associated Board Grade 8 or the equivalent or be of a similar standard. Applicants will be invited to an interview and a short audition prior to offers being made.

Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic and English language requirements, see pages 222–223.

176 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Modern Languages www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 177 Why Study With Us? Study with world-leading composers, performers Contemporary and Popular Music Folk and Traditional Music and scholars: develop your skills under the expert Our degrees offer a high level of flexibility and choice BA Honours | W301 | 3 years | BA Honours | W344 | 3 years | guidance of our teachers, who include leading so you can choose topics that build transferable professional musicians. skills while helping you develop into the musician This degree allows you to specialise in some form This degree is a unique programme that offers the Music you want to be. Receive one-to-one tuition from internationally of contemporary music performance, composition opportunity to study the traditional music and song of recognised musicians: including members of one and/or academic study, ranging from acoustic England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Performance League table ranking: of Europe’s most exciting orchestras, the Royal singer-songwriting through to experimental electronic is important throughout the degree, but you will also top 20 in the UK – The Complete University Guide Northern Sinfonia. forms. We place strong emphasis on creativity, study the social and cultural context of traditional 2018 and the Guardian University Guide 2018 experimentation and artistic risk-taking. There are and folk music, and how music helps to construct Enjoy excellent performance opportunities: plenty of opportunities to develop your performance identity and culture. National and international artists Boost your CV with a work placement: apply including weekly student and professional concerts skills, helping you to grow as an accomplished teach as regular and guest tutors on this degree. to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work on campus, to showcase your skills as a solo musician. Applicants who have an HND or approved placement (subject to availability). Find out more As you progress through the degree you will have performer and in a range of staff and student-led foundation degree in any form of popular or on pages 14–15. increasing freedom to choose modules to fashion your ensembles and bands. contemporary musical practice may be considered studies according to your aspirations. Our partnership Study abroad: you can apply to spend a for direct entry to this degree at Stage 2. Tailor your degree to suit your interests: choose with Sage Gateshead is a strong feature of the year abroad studying music at one of our partner modules from our suite of degrees, which spans Stage 1: You study a fixed menu of modules that course, with some of the teaching taking place there, institutions. We have links with a number of a wide range of musical styles and approaches. covers contemporary and popular cultural, theoretical as well as all the final-year performance recitals. universities and conservatoires in Europe (Austria, and creative approaches. Our Stage 1 modules Our students also perform at Sage Gateshead as Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Benefit from world-leading research: your module range across the history of music and into the 20th part of the series ‘Future Traditions’. Sweden), Canada, North America and Australia. choice is informed by the expertise of research-active and 21st centuries. They consider world musics, For students on our four-year BMus degree, this staff at our International Centre for Music Studies Stage 1: The first year lays the foundation for investigate contemporary musical materials, and is an integrated part of your degree programme. (ICMuS). This includes cultural theory, ethnography, understanding folk and traditional music in both help you improve as a performer and as a composer See page 16 for more information. policy and history. performance and scholarship. You take a range of (in both notated and electro-acoustic forms). modules that surveys the traditions of Britain and Our partner institutions have their own strengths Access fantastic facilities: our £4.5 million Music Studios Stage 2: You can study a broad range of historical, Ireland and those of other world traditions. There is and specialisations. You can focus on performance, on campus include rehearsal spaces available 24/7. cultural and practical options and have the freedom a strong emphasis on performance. You take regular particular instruments or composition in particular Develop skills for a music career: through our modules to determine the balance between these different one-to-one lessons on your main instrument and styles. Alternatively you may choose specialised in music enterprise and teaching music in schools. strands. These elective modules cover areas take part in weekly tutor-led workshops to develop programmes such as folk and traditional music including: contemporary composition; contemporary your ensemble playing skills. at Sibelius Academy in Helsinki or the Irish World Gain real-world event management experience: studio practice; ethnomusicology; American popular Academy of Music and Dance in Limerick, or help organise our annual student-led Summer Stage 2: In addition to regular one-to-one lessons on music; Indian music; salsa music; experimental pop; options in popular music, technology, musicology Music Festival. your main instrument, you can study a broad range musical modernism and folk music studies. There or church music. of historical, cultural and practical options. You have are also modules that help you develop as a creative the freedom to determine the balance between these musician and others that explore the historical and different strands. These elective modules cover areas cultural areas of contemporary and popular musics. such as ensemble playing, academic approaches You may choose to spend a year abroad in a partner to the history and understanding of folk music, and Your Future Career institution between Stages 2 and 3. This comes with approaches to traditional musics from around the a reduced fee and extends your degree to four years. world. For those students who wish to enhance Graduates who use their music degree in their work often progress TOP 20 their scholarly and analytical skills there is an array to become: self-employed musicians; performers; composers; Stage 3: You complete a major specialist study, which of choices ranging from ethnomusicology, through teachers; academics; artistic managers; music therapists; studio could be: an original composition; a creative project; IN THE UK American popular music, to folk music studies. managers; and sound engineers. a performance; or a dissertation/project on an area Our 2016 Music BA Honours graduates are working in roles such FOR MUSIC of interest which you hope to focus on in your life In the second semester, a popular option is to as: development assistant; drum teacher; professional musician; The Complete University Guide and work after leaving University. You may also take spend a semester abroad in one of our partner 2018 and Guardian University a minor study in a second area of specialism. institutions, such as the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki trainee secondary school teacher; project musician; and interpreter Guide 2018 or the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance and translator. You choose the remaining balance of modules from in Limerick. Alternatively, you may choose to spend a range of historical, cultural and practical options Other opportunities include: arts administration; music production; a year abroad in a partner institution between offered by the world-leading research-active staff at specialist magazine journalism; music librarianship or music Stages 2 and 3. This comes with a reduced fee our International Centre for Music Studies (ICMuS). publishing. You could also move into career pathways that are and extends your degree to four years. open to graduates of any discipline, for example: management; These cover topics including: advanced salsa performance; global pop; music in the Holocaust; accountancy; law; events management; journalism and IT. Continued overleaf. performance art/performance theory; music, politics (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses of UK, EU and international undergraduate Music BA Honours leavers, within six months and policy; world jazz; and vocational studies such of graduating) as music enterprise and teaching music in schools.

178 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Music www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 179 Stage 3: You complete a major specialist study in Stage 3 (BA): You have opportunities to conduct an area of your choice, this could be: performance, independent work in two specialised areas of your composition, a dissertation or project. You may also choice. You complete a major specialist study, which Nutrition and Food take a minor study in a second area of specialism. could be: an original composition; dissertation on an area of interest; instrumental or vocal performance; Degree UCAS Entrance requirements You choose the remaining balance of modules from or extended research project presented in a form a range of historical, cultural and practical options Food and Human Nutrition B4D6 A Level: AAB–ABB other than a dissertation, such as an analysis project, offered by the world-leading research-active staff at with Placement BSc Honours Including two science subjects preferably including Biology or Chemistry, a critical edition, or a stylistic composition project. but excluding General Studies. Home Economics/Food Technology will our International Centre for Music Studies (ICMuS). You may also take a minor specialist study in a Food and Human Nutrition B46D be considered instead of Biology at A Level. Chemistry is preferred at These include: world jazz; global pop; music, politics second area. BSc Honours A or AS Level but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics and Food Nutrition and policy; vocational modules covering teaching A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics music in schools and music enterprise; and further You choose the remaining balance of modules from (minimum grade B or 6) required if not offered at A or AS Level. studies in folk ensemble work. a range of historical, cultural and practical options International Baccalaureate: 32–34 points offered by the world-leading research-active staff at Including two science subjects, preferably including Biology or Chemistry, our International Centre for Music Studies (ICMuS). at Higher Level grade 5 or above. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies, Music These cover topics including: advanced salsa Biology and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered BA Honours | W300 | 3 years | performance; music in the Holocaust; Beethoven at Higher Level. and his legacy; music, politics and policy; world BMus Honours | W304 | 4 years | Nutrition with Food Marketing BD64 A Level: AAB–ABB jazz; performance art/performance theory; musical with Placement BSc Honours Including at least one science subject (preferably Biology or Chemistry) These are broad-based music degrees that offer spaces, structure and symbolism; and vocational but excluding General Studies. Home Economics/Food Technology will a solid grounding in Western art music practices studies such as music enterprise and teaching Nutrition with Food Marketing BD46 be considered instead of Biology. Chemistry is preferred at A/AS Level alongside opportunities to study contemporary, music in schools. BSc Honours but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we world, traditional and popular musics. They aim to require a pass in the practical element. Mathematics, and Chemistry Stage 3 (BMus): BMus students spend a year abroad develop accomplished musicians and well-rounded or Dual Award Science, required at GCSE (minimum grade B or 6) if studying music at a partner institution. We have not offered at A/AS Level. graduates with a balance between musical and links with a number of universities and conservatoires academic training. They both follow the same study International Baccalaureate: 32–34 points in Europe (Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, programme, except that BMus students spend Preferably including Higher Level Biology at grade 6 or above. Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden), Canada, North Chemistry preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics their third year abroad. We have built a high level America, South America and Australia. While many or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry required at Standard Level of flexibility and choice into the course, giving you of our partner institutions teach in English, some grade 5 or above if not offered at Higher Level. increasing control over the balance of practical teach in their native language and you may take the and academic content. appropriate language modules in Stages 1 and 2. Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees Stage 1: You study a fixed menu of modules that International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic Stage 4 (BMus): You have opportunities to conduct covers historical, cultural, theoretical and creative and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. independent work in two specialised areas of your approaches. Modules range across music history, choice. You complete a major specialist study, which world musics, music theory and techniques, could be: an original composition; dissertation on an YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Agri-Business and Food Management; Biology and Zoology; Biomedical performance and composition (notated and area of interest; instrumental or vocal performance; and Biomolecular Sciences; Food Business Management and Marketing; Marketing; Psychology; Psychology electro-acoustic). or extended research project presented in a form and Nutrition Stage 2: You choose from a broad range of historical, other than a dissertation, such as an analysis project, cultural and practical options, and have the freedom to a critical edition, or a stylistic composition project. determine the balance between these different strands. You may also take a minor specialist study in a Historical and cultural options include modules on: second area of specialism. Your Future Career ethnomusicology; Western music history; and popular, You choose the remaining balance of modules from Our graduates are working in: world and folk musics. Practical options include: a range of historical, cultural and practical options development of nutritious products in the food industry composition (notated, electro-acoustic, historic 5TH IN offered by the world-leading research-active staff at techniques and sound art); performance; advanced quality assurance or marketing in the food industry our International Centre for Music Studies (ICMuS). harmony and counterpoint; practice-based modules research on food and consumption and human health THE UK These cover topics including: advanced salsa in Indian music, early music and new music. (via postgraduate study) Guardian University Guide 2018 performance; music in the Holocaust; Beethoven and (Agriculture, Forestry his legacy; music, politics and policy; world jazz; advisory roles in the food retail and health sectors and Food category) performance art/performance theory; musical spaces, non-commercial organisations such as the Medical structure and symbolism; and vocational studies such Research Council or the government as music enterprise and teaching music in schools. food and health journalism Our graduates also work in areas that include: management; administration; accountancy; finance; teaching; and the media.

180 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Music www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 181 Why Study With Us? Our dedicated Placement Co-ordinator will assist Food and Human Nutrition Nutrition with Food Marketing you via extensive contacts with placement providers With Placement With Placement Our degrees incorporate the latest knowledge and ongoing support during your placement; and BSc Honours B4D6 4 years BSc Honours BD64 4 years in diet and human health, consumer behaviour our award-winning Careers Service will provide | | | | | | and food marketing. you with training, such as preparing a CV, applying BSc Honours | B46D | 3 years | BSc Honours | BD46 | 3 years | League table ranking: for jobs and interview practice. You can also gain a Food Hygiene Certificate. Scientific research has given us an excellent This degree explores the application of nutritional 5th in the UK – the Guardian University Guide understanding of the fundamental aspects of science and food marketing to food markets, food 2018 (Agriculture, Forestry and Food category) There are placement opportunities in the UK nutrition, including what makes up a balanced consumers, diet, nutrition and health. You learn and abroad, paid or unpaid. Past hosts include: 9th in the UK – The Complete University Guide diet and how our bodies use different foods. This about the structure of the food industry, which and Food Nutrition 2018 (Food Science category) Mondelez; Tesco; MRC Human Nutrition Research degree explores the links between diet and health, represents the largest manufacturing base in Europe. Unit, Cambridge University; Northern Foods; from the cell and molecular level through to people You also study the links between diet and health, Professional accreditation*: our degrees Marks & Spencer; Nutricia; and Masterfoods. are professionally accredited by the Association and populations. You will also discover the impact and the challenges of securing a globally sustainable, Each year a few students work on a research of food composition and processing on nutritional safe and nutritious food system. You develop the for Nutrition (AfN). This means our graduates project at Newcastle University for their placement. can apply for direct entry into the UK Voluntary value, quality and consumer acceptance. critical and analytical skills required to explore and assess the global food system, from social, Register of Nutritionists at associate level and Study abroad: you may choose to undertake Stage 1: We introduce you to the underlying economic, legal, technological, ethical, political and use the letters ANutr after their name without your work placement abroad through the Erasmus+ sciences of food and human nutrition. You study environmental perspectives. undergoing further assessment. scheme. See page 16 for more information. modules in nutrition and food science, genetics, Our Nutrition with Food Marketing degree is Learn in state-of-the-art specialist facilities: biochemistry, microbiology, immunology and Stage 1: We introduce you to both nutrition and food also accredited by the Chartered Institute of including our Food and Consumer Research physiology. You explore current food and nutrition marketing through modules covering topics such as: Marketing (CIM), which gives you the opportunity Facility (NU-Food) for experiments and student issues, as well as the basics of food production biochemistry; the basic principles of food marketing; to gain professional qualifications through the research projects. and utilisation from primary production to human current food and nutrition issues; economics for CIM Graduate Gateway. consumption. You visit factories and kitchen outlets business and marketing; and the underlying scientific Enjoy expert teaching and supervision: learn to put your learning into context. and legislative principles of food science and nutrition. *All professional accreditations are reviewed from renowned experts in the University’s Human regularly by their professional body. Check online Nutrition Research Centre, who research nutrition Stage 2: You continue to develop core knowledge Stage 2: We place particular emphasis on the for the most up-to-date information by course: and inform policy at national and international levels. of human nutrition and food science. You study ‘food consumer’ through topics such as: marketing www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees the latest research developments in nutrition, and communications within the food industry; the impact Benefit from our multidisciplinary expertise: sports and exercise nutrition. In the experimental of food processing and current food processing our wide-ranging curriculum incorporates topics Boost your CV with a professional placement: human nutrition module, you work in small teams technologies; and the physiology of food digestion since 1994, almost all of our Nutrition and Food and expertise from across the University’s Faculty to carry out investigations and produce a joint report, and energy use. You work in teams to carry out students have spent a placement year working in of Medical Sciences and Faculty of Science, gaining experience in how to design and carry out a nutritional experiment with volunteers and to the food industry or another relevant sector as part Agriculture and Engineering. experiments involving people. You also take part interpret the data that results from it. You also have of their degree. This is an excellent opportunity to Gain specialist knowledge: in areas such as links in a nutrition experiment yourself. the chance to develop a new food concept to be apply your knowledge in a work setting and gain presented to an industry panel and to research, between diet and health and how consumers Nutrition Professional Placement Year (B4D6): valuable professional experience. Our placement in groups, different types of food consumers. choose which foods to buy. Public interest in You spend this year on a work placement in the programme, which includes the opportunity to food, diet and health is at an all-time high, and the obtain an award from the City and Guilds of London UK or abroad. See opposite for details. Nutrition Professional Placement Year (BD64): challenges and opportunities facing society and You spend the year between Stages 2 and 3 on a Institute (equivalent to NVQ Level 4), has an excellent Stage 3: Your topics include: nutrition and its relation industry make this a fascinating subject to study. work placement in the UK or abroad. See opposite reputation in the food industry and will help you to health and disease; eating disorders; and the for details. stand out from other graduates in the marketplace. scientific basis for setting nutrient requirements in people. You develop your practical skills and Stage 3: The final year will challenge you to consider your ability to plan and organise by carrying out a critically an array of contemporary food and nutrition research project under the supervision of a member issues. You also examine the technical, business, All the teaching staff are really helpful and of academic staff. The results of this project form societal, ethical and regulatory factors that drive happy to discuss any issues you may have the basis of your dissertation, which showcases these debates. You study advanced nutrition topics and support you as much as possible.’ your research, report-writing and presentation skills. such as: the scientific basis for setting nutrient You complement this with seminars on current issues requirements; nutrition and disease; and human Marie, Food and Human Nutrition BSc Honours in food and nutrition. You will also attend a national nutrition and health. You study topics related to the conference in the UK in the area of food and human procurement, manufacture and transport of food, nutrition, which will enable you to hear from and and the relationship between diet and performance meet global experts in food and nutrition research. in sport and exercise. You also undertake an individual dissertation and participate in a student conference that you and your fellow course mates will deliver.

182 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Nutrition and Food www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 183 Why Study With Us? The level of contact that each year group has with the entire MPharm programme team is high and Pharmacy Pharmacists work in a variety of settings providing all students spend a high percentage of their week essential healthcare support, from drug design engaged in some form of teaching. Our range of Degree UCAS Entrance requirements and production, to roles in the community and teaching methods ensures you firmly develop both the clinical setting. Pharmacy MPharm Honours B230 A Level: AAB a theoretical knowledge base and practical skills Pharmacy With Chemistry and at least one of Biology, League table ranking: to the correct level. Mathematics or Physics at A Level and excluding top 125 – Clinical, Pre-clinical and Health Become a caring, ethical and effective pharmacist: Critical Thinking and General Studies. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels we require a pass category – Times Higher Education World this degree equips you with the professional skills, in the practical element. Mathematics and English University Rankings by Subject 2018 scientific knowledge and clinical experience for Language both required at GCSE, minimum grade C top 150 – Pharmacy and Pharmacology category – your career as a pharmacist, a rewarding role with or 4, if not offered at A or AS Level. Offers are made QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 an attractive graduate salary. subject to satisfying fitness to practise conditions. International Baccalaureate: 36 points Excellent reputation: join our world-renowned Faculty Learn from leading experts in pharmacy: our At least 5 points required from Higher Level of Medical Sciences. We have an international teaching staff includes internationally acknowledged Chemistry and at least 5 points required from at least reputation for the quality of our well-established academics with expertise in health informatics, one of Higher Level Biology, Mathematics or Physics. degrees in medicine, dentistry, psychology and pharmaceutical public health and medicinal At least 4 points required from Standard Level biomedical sciences. We’re also a National Centre chemistry. You’ll learn advanced research skills Mathematics or Mathematical Studies if not offered of Excellence in biomedical research. that could prepare you for a career in academic at Higher Level. Offers are made subject to satisfying pharmacy or research and development. fitness to practise conditions. Professional accreditation*: we are currently working towards full accreditation for the Master Develop your skills with placements: develop your Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree with the General professional skills through high levels of patient contact International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). and placements in a variety of healthcare settings. and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. If you want to become a pharmacist, you must Additional Admissions Information study a professionally accredited MPharm Honours YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences; Chemistry with Medicinal degree. This is the first step of your professional Applicants must satisfy fitness to practise Chemistry; Medicine; Pharmacology career. After successful completion of your degree, requirements on admission to the course. This you will need to complete one year as a pre- includes a health declaration and submission of an registration trainee. After this, you can register acceptable Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with the GPhC and be allowed to practise as a clearance. Students coming direct to the course Your Future Career pharmacist (see right). from a country outside of the UK must provide TOP 125 a letter of good conduct from their home country The majority of pharmacists work in community or hospital CLINICAL, GPhC accreditation also means that the degree and will be required to submit an acceptable DBS practice. Others work closely with general practitioners (primary content and processes have been reviewed for at the end of the first year. care) or within the many areas of the pharmaceutical industry. PRE-CLINICAL quality assurance purposes to ensure it meets At the end of your studies you’ll be able to work in the fields AND HEALTH the relevant GPhC standards. Pre-registration Training traditionally associated with pharmacy, as well as having access CATEGORY *All professional accreditations are reviewed To register as a pharmacist, after successfully to a range of postgraduate study opportunities. Times Higher Education World regularly by their professional body. Check online completing your MPharm degree, you must complete University Rankings by Some graduates complete their pre-registration training then Subject 2018 for the most up-to-date information by course: one year of pre-registration training. This year is return to higher education to complete a research degree. You may www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees completed as a graduate and you are responsible also undertake a PhD as part of your pre-registration training year, for sourcing your own training contract. However, Teaching style: our approach to teaching is providing the other six months are in a patient-facing environment. we will give you lots of support to prepare you for primarily problem-orientated. We use lectures, finding and applying for pre-registration training. seminars, tutorials, problem-based learning, practical experience, laboratory work and case You’ll receive guidance on personal development, seminars to encourage you to develop knowledge pre-registration training and the pharmacy profession and skills in an integrated manner. from the academic team and other dedicated staff within the Faculty of Medical Sciences. At numerous We demonstrate the important links between points throughout the course we will introduce you fundamental pharmaceutical science and application to employers so you can prepare for their likely to professional practice. We do this by using a expectations of a pre-registration trainee. primarily case-led approach. This means we can ensure you learn to integrate your developing Continued overleaf. knowledge and are able to apply it to your future work.

184 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Pharmacy www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 185 In addition, the content of your degree will ensure You also study: law as it is relevant to pharmacy; you are well prepared. As a graduate, you will systems for medicines management including have completed numerous work placements in the use of clinical guidelines; and communicating Philosophy community, hospital, primary care and industry complex information to patients. settings. You’ll also have received intensive clinical Degree UCAS Entrance requirements Stage 3: You study applied pharmaceutical and scientific teaching through our case-led teaching interventions: design, delivery and decisions. Philosophy BA Honours V500 A Level: AAB–ABB Philosophy approach, to ensure you are fully prepared for pre- You experience more complex patient-based General Studies accepted. registration training and the future professional role cases, which will include multiple disease states International Baccalaureate: 32 points in pharmacy. More information on pre-registration and complex therapeutic interventions. With three subjects at Higher Level grade 5 or above. training can be found on the General Pharmaceutical Council’s website: www.pharmacyregulation.org You develop an understanding of how medicines Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees are used concomitantly and how adverse effects International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic are monitored and managed. The development of Pharmacy and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. drugs from first principles will be examined, including MPharm Honours | B230 | 4 years the use of molecular modelling techniques. You also study the formulation of injections, implantable YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Combined Honours (Philosophy, plus up to two other subjects) This four-year degree focuses on developing medicinal devices and transdermal delivery devices. your scientific, technical and communication skills so that you can confidently pursue a career You continue to develop vital decision-making as a pharmacist. It is a highly rewarding career skills, skills in communication and consultation, Why Study With Us? Develop your career plans: you write an extended, and graduates of pharmacy degrees enjoy very and examination. context-based dissertation each year on topics high employment levels. There is plenty of patient Philosophy opens up new ways of thinking and such as music, law or social issues. In your final year, Stage 4: You study targeted therapeutics: contact and clinical placements throughout equips you with the skills to question, analyse and you are encouraged to use your dissertation as a optimisation, critique and responsibility, which your studies to help you put your learning into balance multiple – even opposing – points of view. way to clarify your career plans and build a portfolio focuses on preparing for practice. You will context as a developing healthcare professional. of knowledge and skills to help you succeed in a encounter complex clinical problems, which you Boost your CV with a work placement: apply field that best matches your interests and abilities. Stage 1: You study fundamentals of pharmacy: the will be required to manage from first principles. to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work integration of science and practice. This module placement (subject to availability). Find out more Our dissertation modules allow you to link your will focus on patient-orientated problems. You will You examine specific areas of oncology, infection on pages 14–15. You can also gain academic philosophical studies to a particular employment niche, have access to patients from the very start of the and immunology, including support strategies for credit for teaching in local schools or working such as publishing, advertising, law or education. patients. You also learn about state-of-the-art course to ensure that you understand how to apply in local businesses. Enjoy close interaction with teaching staff: small formulation devices used in the delivery of knowledge and skills. You study the normal structure group tutorials allow staff members to get to know chemotherapy, including the use of nanotechnology. Study abroad: you have the opportunity to and function of the human body; pharmacology, take part in a study abroad exchange in Europe you and help you shape your own learning agenda. medicinal chemistry and formulation science; and You also choose an area of pharmacy to study through the Erasmus+ scheme, or further afield Develop transferable skills valued by employers: micro-organisms. in more detail as part of a research project. through our non-EU exchange scheme. See such as analytical and research skills, the ability Potential areas for focus are: medicinal chemistry; You gain experience of the workplace and learn page 16 for more information. to present information professionally and articulate pharmacology; pharmacy practice; formulation a range of professional and practical skills. These Immerse yourself in philosophical traditions: your thoughts persuasively. include: how to talk to patients; working within science; and pharmaceutical microbiology. This project will be supervised by one of the academic explore the most prominent systems of thought and Join our philosophy student society: settle into healthcare teams; simple examination skills and thinkers from ancient Greece to the present day. physiological monitoring; and research skills such staff and will be closely related to their current University life by joining our student-run society, as literature searching and statistics. research interests. Thanks to our international study Benefit from a wide range of staff expertise: which organises a variety of social events. abroad links, it is possible for you to undertake including philosophy, the arts, and the natural and Flexible study: you have the opportunity to Stage 2: You study pharmaceutical care: the practical aspect of your project at a partner social sciences. devote a third of your degree to other disciplines. pathology, patients and professionalism. You institution overseas. examine abnormal pathology and subsequent therapeutic options to deal with disease, including chronic disease management. This will be fully integrated with cutting-edge pharmaceutical science and will be supported by continuing experience of the workplace.

186 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Pharmacy www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 187 Philosophy Your dissertation allows you to bring your studies and other interests into dialogue, writing on a BA Honours | V500 | 3 years | topic of your choice, guided by your personal tutor. Physics Our degree provides a thorough grounding in Students in the past have written on topics such

Degree UCAS Entrance requirements Physics the main branches of philosophy, with a particular as: modern music and authenticity; science fiction focus on the thinkers and concepts of the European film and the nature of reality; and animal rights. Physics BSc Honours F300 A Level: AAB or A*BB continental tradition and the history of ideas. You Stages 2 and 3: You focus on issues concerning Including Mathematics and Physics, and excluding General Studies and Theoretical Physics BSc Honours F345 Critical Thinking. Alternatively, ABB including Mathematics and Physics explore the relationship between philosophy and political and social philosophy, metaphysics, the and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking and including one other areas of human endeavour, such as the arts, philosophy of culture and the arts, the philosophy A Level from: Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, religion, and natural and social sciences. of language, and the philosophy of science and Geography, History and Modern/Classical Languages, or grade 2 in any

Flexibility and choice are built into every year of technology. You study issues such as the nature of the STEP paper. For all grades, Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels just society, creativity and taste, artificial intelligence, require a pass in the practical element. study, with up to a third of your topics at each Stage available from the wide range of art, language, social the nature of mind, models of communication, and International Baccalaureate: 35–37 points science and science options offered at the University. the nature of truth and knowledge. With Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level grade 6 or above. Dissertation modules are taught in small groups, You explore the work of philosophers such as Physics MPhys Honours F303 A Level: AAA or A*AB Kant, Hegel, Heidegger, Arendt, Rawls and Foucault. Including Mathematics and Physics, and excluding General Studies and allowing you to use your philosophical studies to Theoretical Physics illuminate an area of interest or concern to you. Major dissertations in both Stages allow you to Critical Thinking. Alternatively, AAB or A*BB including Mathematics explore philosophical aspects of topics such as the MPhys Honours F344 and Physics and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking and Stage 1: You cover topics in ethics, epistemology, relationship between truth and the art, verification including one A Level from: Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry, English the philosophy of religion and existentialism. in the sciences, advertising and mass culture, the Literature, Geography, History and Modern/Classical Languages, or grade 2 in any STEP paper. For all grades Biology, Chemistry and You explore issues such as the nature of freedom model of learning in education, and the housing Physics A Levels require a pass in the practical element. and the self, the existence of God, and the origin market and the notion of property. International Baccalaureate: 37 points of our ethical values. You engage with the ideas of With Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level grade 6 or above. philosophers like Plato, Descartes, Hume, Nietzsche, Sartre and de Beauvoir. Physics with Foundation Year If you do not have the right mathematics and/or science qualifications BSc Honours F304 for direct entry, you may be eligible to take our Foundation Year. See online for specific requirements. This programme is not aimed at students Physics with Foundation Year who already have good grade A Levels in Mathematics or Physics. MPhys Honours F305 Your Future Career Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees Philosophy graduates have found work with almost every type of 100% OF OUR Pre-Entry Mathematics Course: if you don’t have the required mathematics qualifications, you may be employer, including: the NHS; the Civil Service; law firms; charities; PHILOSOPHY invited to take our Pre-Entry Mathematics Course to develop the mathematical skills needed to study your publishing and advertising companies. Some graduates continue to GRADUATES degree. Find out more online in the Entry Requirements tab of your chosen degree. postgraduate-level studies; popular choices include law, journalism IN WORK International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic and media. OR FURTHER and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. Our 2016 Philosophy BA Honours graduates are working in roles STUDY such as: candidate support specialist; graduate trainee; production YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Chemistry; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mathematics and runner; and recruitment consultant. 100% of our 2016 graduates DLHE 2015–16 Statistics; Mechanical Engineering are in work or further study.

(Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses of 18 UK, EU and international undergraduate Philosophy BA Honours leavers, within six months of graduating) Your Future Career A wide range of career destinations is available to our graduates, DEGREES including: finance; engineering; electronics; education; nanotechnology; renewable energy; telecommunications; and the environment. RECOGNISED Further study is also an option, including postgraduate courses BY THE for secondary school teaching and PhD courses. INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS

188 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Philosophy www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 189 Why Study With Us? Physics Projects let you explore areas of interest in greater Stage 3: You study core subjects to an advanced depth and may be experimental, computational or level, including quantum mechanics, classical Our degrees combine theoretical study and BSc Honours |F300 |3 years | theoretical, or a combination of these. A wide variety dynamics, materials and solid-state physics, and practical laboratory work to ensure that you develop MPhys Honours | F303 |4 years | of projects is available, for example: astrophysics electromagnetism. Optional modules in topics such the scientific knowledge and skills to excel in any and cosmology, quantum theory (pure or applied), as advanced astrophysics, relativity and cosmology Physics area you choose to work in. You will develop a strong understanding of photonics, materials science, biophysics, medical allow you to specialise in areas of interest to you. Boost your CV with a work placement: apply the fundamental pillars of physics and develop physics, and semiconductor devices. Students on both the BSc and MPhys degrees take to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work a grounding in advanced mathematics. Stage 4 (MPhys only): Students on our four-year part in a group project, allowing you to build on placement (subject to availability). Find out more You will explore physics in the natural universe, MPhys Honours degree gain a deeper understanding your teamworking and practical skills. BSc students on pages 14–15. including astrophysics and cosmology, as well as of physics, through advanced research-driven also conduct an individual project in an area of Immerse yourself in topics at the forefront of the physics that underpins emerging technologies, modules in their fourth year. This prepares you for interest under the tuition of our expert academic research: including fundamental questions about preparing you to contribute to the technological a career in physical science or research, including staff; developing research, practical and presentation the origin, development and future of our world. advances of modern society. study for higher degrees. You study applied, skills. MPhys students undertake an extended theoretical and computational physics and work project that enhances their understanding of physics Stage 1: You cover topics in: classical dynamics; Enjoy fantastic facilities: learn in high-specification with academics to plan and deliver an extended through the experience of a research project. quantum mechanics including quantum tunnelling; laboratories, stocked with leading experimental research project in an area of mutual interest. equipment. astrophysics including exoplanets; mathematical Projects let you explore areas of interest in greater methods and problem solving; electromagnetism; You may choose to complete a work placement depth and may be computational or theoretical in Get recognised: all of our degrees are recognised by states of matter and materials including Bose–Einstein as part of your project, helping you enhance your nature. A wide variety of projects is available, for the Institute of Physics (IoP) and our undergraduates condensates; vibrations, waves and AC circuits; CV and develop contacts in the workplace. example: astrophysics and cosmology; quantum are eligible for free student membership of the IoP. and laboratory physics. theory; photonics; fluid mechanics; and computational modelling of materials. Develop professional laboratory skills: laboratory- Stage 2: You build on your knowledge of core Theoretical Physics and project-based modules provide opportunities concepts, including quantum mechanics and BSc Honours | F345 | 3 years | Stage 4 (MPhys only): Students on our four-year to develop your experimental, analytical, computing electromagnetism, and study modules in: MPhys Honours degree gain a deeper understanding and research skills. thermodynamics; semiconductor devices; optics; MPhys Honours | F344 | 4 years | of physics, through advanced research-driven materials and solid state physics; statistical modules in their fourth year. This prepares you for Get industrial experience with international You will develop a strong understanding of the mechanics; vector calculus; differential equations; a career in physical science or research, including employers: make the most of our links with fundamental pillars of physics, with a significant and laboratory physics. study for higher degrees. You study theoretical and companies including BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce. emphasis on the application of advanced computational physics and work with academics Stage 3: You study core subjects to an advanced mathematics to physical problems. Become a physicist of the future: our degree content to plan and deliver an extended research project level, including: quantum mechanics; classical is driven and delivered by academic staff who are You will explore physics in the natural universe, in an area of mutual interest. You may choose to dynamics; materials and solid-state physics; internationally leading researchers in their fields. including astrophysics and cosmology, as well as complete a work placement as part of your project, and electromagnetism. Optional modules in topics You’ll cover concepts such as fields, elementary the physics that underpins fundamental physical helping you enhance your CV and develop contacts such as advanced astrophysics, relativity and particles, quantum theory, entropy and relativity. processes, using a range of mathematical and in the workplace. cosmology, electronic devices, and fluid mechanics computational techniques. Benefit from our interdisciplinary approach and allow you to specialise in areas of interest to you. diverse research strengths: including expertise Stage 1: You cover topics in: classical dynamics; Physics with Foundation Year Students on both the BSc and MPhys degrees in novel electronic materials and semiconductor quantum mechanics including quantum tunnelling; take part in a group project, allowing you to build on BSc Honours | F304 | 4 years devices, computational physics, quantum fluids, mathematical methods and problem solving; your teamworking and practical skills. BSc students astrophysics, relativity, and the study of material astrophysics including exoplanets; electromagnetism; MPhys Honours | F305 | 5 years also conduct an individual project in an area of properties at the nanoscale. states of matter and materials including Bose– interest under the tuition of our expert academic If you don’t have the right mathematics or physics Einstein condensates; vibrations, waves and DTUS sponsorship: our degrees are approved by the staff, developing research, practical and presentation qualifications for direct entry to a physics degree AC circuits; and laboratory physics. Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS), skills. MPhys students undertake an extended at Newcastle, you might be eligible to take our a Ministry of Defence sponsorship programme for project that enhances their understanding of physics Stage 2: You build on your knowledge of core Foundation Year. students who want to join the armed services or the through the experience of a research project. concepts, including quantum mechanics and This full-time programme covers core topics MoD civil service. www.da.mod.uk/colleges-schools electromagnetism, and study modules in: including foundation mathematics, foundation thermodynamics; semiconductor devices; optics; physics and an individual project, to prepare you materials and solid state physics; statistical to progress to an undergraduate physics degree. mechanics; vector calculus; differential equations; computational modelling methods and fluid dynamics. Successful completion of the Foundation Year leads to progression to Stage 1 of one of our physics degrees.

190 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Physics www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 191 Why Study With Us? Politics Politics Politics takes you behind and beyond the headlines BA Honours | L200 | 3 years | to explore how the world is, how it should be and This flexible degree covers all the main branches Degree UCAS Entrance requirements how political change actually takes place. Politics of the subject – international relations and global Politics L200 A Level: AAA–ABB League table ranking: politics, political systems and institutions, and BA Honours General Studies is accepted. At least one A Level from a social science or humanities subjects top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction (93% political philosophy – with extensive options to such as History, Government and Politics, Geography, Economics, English or Philosophy overall satisfaction score) – National Student specialise in each. is preferred but not required. A Level combinations are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Survey 2017 International Baccalaureate: 32–34 points You can choose most of your modules in a top 200 – Social Sciences category – Times With three subjects at Higher Level grade 5 or above. particular aspect of politics (for example, international Higher Education World University Rankings politics or political theory) or keep a broad spread Politics and LL21 A Level: AAA–ABB by Subject 2018 of interests. Up to a sixth of your modules at each Economics General Studies is accepted. A or AS Level Mathematics and/or Economics is desirable Stage may also come from other subjects offered by Boost your CV with a work placement: apply BA Honours but not essential. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade A or 7) required if not offered the University, such as a modern foreign language, at a higher level. At least one A Level from a social science or humanities subject such to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work history or law. as History, Government and Politics, Geography, Economics, English or Philosophy is placement (subject to availability). Find out more preferred but not essential. A Level combinations are assessed on a case-by-case basis. on pages 14–15. Stage 1: We lay the foundation for your study International Baccalaureate: 32–34 points of politics with modules in international politics, Study abroad: you can take part in an optional Higher Level Mathematics desirable at grade 5 or above. Standard Level Mathematics study abroad exchange, usually for one semester. European and UK political systems, and political or Mathematical Studies required at grade 6 if not offered at Higher Level. Placements are available in France, Germany, theory. You also take a module focused on developing your analytical and learning skills. Government L241 A Level: AAA–ABB Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Holland, the You have a choice of optional topics from inside and European General Studies is accepted. GCSE grade B or 6 or above required in a modern foreign USA, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore. Union Studies language. If a candidate wishes to study French, German or Spanish at post-A Level See page 16 for more information. Alternatively, the subject area, as well as from courses such BA Honours standard, minimum grade B in the relevant A Level language is required. At least one you may work abroad in an approved organisation. as geography, economics, history and sociology. A Level from a social science or humanities subject such as History, Government and Work or study in another EU country is a compulsory Politics, Geography, Economics, English or Philosophy is preferred but not required. Stage 2: You deepen your understanding of political part of the Government and European Union A Level combinations are assessed on a case-by-case basis. theory, international politics, and political systems Studies degree (see page 194). International Baccalaureate: 32–34 points – choosing from options including Russia, Africa, Standard Level grade 5 or above required from a modern foreign language or other evidence Enjoy outstanding teaching: the innovative teaching the European Union, the USA and the Middle East. of foreign language ability. If a candidate wishes to study French, German, or Spanish at of our staff has been recognised through student You can choose to study further specialist modules post-A Level standard, minimum grade 5 in the relevant higher level language is required. nominated teaching awards and commendations in each of these areas. It is possible to spend a from our external assessors. semester in Stage 2 or 3 at a partner university Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees in Europe or beyond, or on an approved work International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic Learn from international experts: your modules placement overseas. and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. draw on the internationally regarded research of our academic staff, so you study topics that reflect Stage 3: You develop your own research agenda, the latest political debate. extending your knowledge and understanding YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Combined Honours (Politics, plus up to two other subjects); Economics; of politics by choosing from a wide selection of History; Politics and History; Politics and Sociology; Sociology Tailor your degree to your interests: choose from modules on a diverse range of countries, concepts topics spanning issues and ideologies, countries and issues. You also gain experience of, and and continents, and shape your degree to suit confidence in, conducting your own research by your personal interests. completing either a dissertation, a research project Your Future Career Join a supportive community: including a personal or a community-based research module. Our students go on to a range of careers and further study tutor, peer mentor, helpful academic staff, and an in politics-related fields and beyond, including: politics and 93% OVERALL active student-run politics society, all under one government – for example, party researchers and elected STUDENT roof in our dedicated Politics Building. representatives; civil/public service – such as policy advisers or SATISFACTION managers in the Cabinet Office, Ministry of Justice, Independent Police Complaints Commission, hospitals and local government; SCORE global/national non-governmental organisations – Médecins Sans National Student Survey 2017 Frontières, Macmillan Cancer Support and Food Newcastle; and journalism – for example, writing for national newspapers. Other graduates choose careers in management, business and finance, advertising or social work. Some study vocational courses in law, marketing or teaching, or continue with postgraduate study in areas such as politics, business and finance or the environment.

192 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Politics www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 193 Politics and Economics Government and European Union Studies BA Honours | LL21 | 3 years | Psychology BA Honours | L241 | 4 years | This flexible degree is delivered jointly by Politics Degree UCAS Entrance requirements and Newcastle University Business School. It offers This degree focuses on the politics and culture

the exciting intellectual challenge of exploring two of the European Union and its member states, Psychology C800 A Level: AAA–AAB Psychology disciplines of central importance to the contemporary alongside study of a modern European language. BSc Honours Excluding General Studies. One science A Level is required, two are preferred*. For world, opening up a wide range of career pathways. Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. You can choose from French, German, Portuguese GCSE Mathematics plus a science (both minimum grade B or 6) required. You have the opportunity to specialise further in or Spanish, all of which may be taken at beginners’, International Baccalaureate: 35 points both disciplines as the degree progresses. intermediate (eg post-GCSE/AS Level) or advanced Three subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above. At least two sciences at Higher Level are (eg post-A Level) level. You spend a year abroad Stage 1: We introduce you to the study of economics preferred. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies to be offered at Standard Level grade 5 if not studying at one of our partner universities in Europe offered at Higher Level. At least one third of all subjects taken must be science/mathematics. through mathematically focused modules in or in a work placement. economic analysis, political economy, mathematics Psychology C8C1 A Level: AAA–AAB for economics, and analysing economic data. You Stages 1 and 2: You take practical classes in your and Biology Including Biology (at grade A) and preferably Chemistry, but excluding General Studies. also cover core aspects of politics, choosing from chosen language, to develop your speaking, reading, BSc Joint Honours Two science A Levels are preferred*. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required optional topics that cover international politics, political writing and listening skills. These are normally taught if not offered at A or AS Level. thought, and UK and European political systems. in your chosen language in small groups, by native International Baccalaureate: 35 points speakers, to give you plenty of opportunity to Stage 2: You deepen your understanding of With three subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above including Biology. At least two practise your skills. You may choose to study a economics and statistical techniques, with modules sciences at Higher Level are preferred**. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical second language if you wish. You are introduced to Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. At least one third of all subjects covering micro- and macroeconomic principles. the politics of the UK and the European Union, as taken must be science/mathematics. You also have the freedom to choose from a range well as research methods, international politics and of politics modules, including international relations, Psychology and C8G1 A Level: AAA–AAB political theory. A wide choice of optional modules political theory and political system modules including Mathematics Including grade A in Mathematics and preferably Biology, and excluding General allows you to follow your particular interests. BSc Joint Honours Studies. Two science A Levels are preferred.* For Biology, Chemistry and Physics Europe, the USA, Africa, the Middle East and Russia. A Levels we require a pass in the practical element. A GCSE science at a minimum Year abroad (compulsory): You spend your year You can choose to spend a semester in Stage 2 grade B or 6 is required. abroad studying at one of our partner universities or 3 studying politics or economics at one of our International Baccalaureate: 35 points or on a work placement abroad. This gives you With three subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above including Mathematics. At least partner institutions in Europe or beyond, or on the opportunity to improve your language skills two sciences at Higher Level are preferred**. At least one third of all subjects taken an approved work placement. significantly and gain direct experience of the must be science/mathematics. Stage 3: You have the opportunity to shape your politics, society and culture of another country. Psychology C8B4 A Level: AAA–AAB degree to your personal interests, selecting all of Stage 3: You complete either a dissertation, and Nutrition Including at least one subject with a substantial science or mathematics component from your topics from a diverse list of optional modules Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics or Economics. Home Economics/Food a research project in politics, or a community- BSc Joint Honours (half each from politics and economics). Modules Technology will be considered instead of Biology if accompanied by Chemistry at AS Level. based research module. You also choose optional are at an advanced level, and based on research General Studies not accepted. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a topics from the wide selection available in politics, pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics plus a science (both at a minimum grade undertaken in Politics and the Business School, languages and from other related subject areas. B or 6) are required. meaning you extend and deepen your knowledge International Baccalaureate: 35 points of both subjects. The dissertation, project and With three subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above. At least two sciences at Higher Level are community-based research modules provide an preferred. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies to be offered at Standard Level grade 5 if not excellent opportunity for you to conduct your own offered at Higher Level. At least one third of all subjects taken must be science/mathematics. research into an area of politics that interests you. Psychology C8C6 A Level: AAA–AAB and Sport and Including one science A Level and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.* Exercise Science Two science A Levels are preferred. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, BSc Joint Honours we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics and a science grade B or 6 required if not offered at A or AS Level. ‘Throughout my time here, I have International Baccalaureate: 35 points never encountered a professor unwilling With three subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above. At least two sciences at Higher to help, if at any time you find yourself Level are preferred**. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required struggling. Interesting modules that cover at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. At least one third of all subjects taken must be a breadth of knowledge and teach you science/mathematics. political research skills have also contributed Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees to a great academic experience.’ *We include Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics and Mathematics as science subjects. Gabrielle, Politics BA Honours **We include Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Psychology and Chemistry as science subjects. International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic and English language requirements, see pages 222–223.

194 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Politics www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 195 Why Study With Us? Undertaking a professional placement year will Psychology Optional modules cover perception, animal cognition, help you stand out in the graduate job market. cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology, and BSc Honours C800 3 years Psychology is a science that explores why It provides an invaluable opportunity to: | | | abnormal psychology and psychiatry. Alternatively people and animals think and behave as they do. apply your knowledge in a practical context The first year (Stage 1) of this BPS-accredited you can take a career development module. League table ranking: further develop your graduate skills degree consists of compulsory modules that set out You will also begin a professional skills module that

the foundations of psychology and the associated Psychology top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction gain demonstrable work experience to will help you to reflect and develop your academic life sciences. The second year (Stage 2) comprises (93% overall satisfaction score) – National showcase your skills to future employers and vocational skills, preparing you for the workplace. Student Survey 2017 some compulsory modules along with some optional Stage 3: You have free choice from a wide range of top 20 in the UK – The Times/Sunday Find out more on pages 14–15. modules, allowing you to focus on one of two professional pathways – a research pathway specialist modules, which go into particular areas Times Good University Guide 2018 and Study cutting-edge modules informed by our or a career development pathway. of psychology in greater depth. Examples include: The Complete University Guide 2018 research expertise: we offer a wide choice of final- evolution and behaviour; art, mind and brain; forensic top 200 – Psychology category – QS World year topics drawing on findings from the University’s In the third year, you have a free choice of modules, psychology; eating and weight disorders; sex and University Rankings by Subject 2017 research centres in Neuroscience, Health and giving you the chance to explore and benefit from human nature; and many others. You may also Society, and Linguistics and Language Sciences. our internationally recognised research in areas choose one approved module from outside the Professional accreditation*: our degrees such as: visual and cognitive neuroscience; animal psychology programme. are accredited by the British Psychological Gain practical experience: get involved in University behaviour; disorders of development; and forensic, Society (BPS). This equips you with the Graduate experiments, run projects testing your own theories health and clinical psychology. A major element of this Stage is an empirical Basis for Chartered Membership with the British and hypotheses, undertake independent research, project, in which you devise, carry out and write Psychological Society, providing you achieve a and apply for a research scholarship to work Stages 1 and 2: Topics covered in the first year up your own piece of original research. Among lower second-class Honours or above. This means alongside researchers on vacation projects. include: cognitive psychology; developmental many choices, previous projects have explored you can join the BPS and will be eligible to go on and social psychology; evolution and genetics for Develop transferable professional skills: in quantitative topics such as: mental toughness and academic to further training and, if successful, to practise psychologists; history of psychology; sensation and and qualitative data analysis, computing, report attainment; intolerance of uncertainty and adult as a professional psychologist. perception; and instinct, learning and motivation. writing and presentation skills that you can take separation anxiety; emotion perception of sex- offenders and non sex-offenders; and the effects *All professional accreditations are reviewed into a wide range of careers. Three of our first-year modules (psychological of distraction on pain perception. In Stage 3 you regularly by their professional body. Check online enquiry, and research methods and skills I and II) Experience outstanding research facilities: the Institute also complete your professional skills module. for the most up-to-date information by course: are skills-based, training you in the skills essential to of Neuroscience research facilities are available for www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees carry out psychological research such as conducting student projects and certified apprenticeships. You have the opportunity to apply for a work experiments, analysing and interpreting data, placement between Stages 2 and 3 – see opposite. Boost your CV with a work placement: apply to Settle in with our support: our supportive learning researching literature and writing up research reports. spend nine to 12 months on an optional professional environment includes a student mentor, personal placement or work placement (subject to availability). You continue to practise and develop these skills in tutor and student-run society. the second year along with more training in writing Some placements will be advertised for you to apply and critical evaluation of psychological material. for, for example working with clinical psychologists, You also study core compulsory modules which forensic psychologists, or psychology researchers. cover: developmental psychology; social psychology; Alternatively, we can provide you with support to find individual differences; biological psychology; and your own placement, including help writing applications. statistics for experimental psychology.

Your Future Career ‘I think there is a very high standard To become a practising psychologist you will need a combination TOP 20 IN of teaching on my course. You can tell of practical experience and further specialist training after you the lecturers are at the top of their field graduate. This might mean working as an assistant psychologist THE UK FOR and are passionate about their subjects.’ or in other roles related to the area of psychology that interests PSYCHOLOGY Millie, Psychology BSc Honours you. At Newcastle we have particular strengths in clinical and The Times/Sunday Times Good forensic psychology. University Guide 2018 and The Complete University Alternatively, our graduates choose careers in areas such as: Guide 2018 management and administration; HR; banking and finance; social work; teaching; the media; librarianship; and marketing.

196 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Psychology www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 197 Psychology and Biology Psychology and Mathematics Psychology and Nutrition Psychology and Sport and Exercise Science BSc Joint Honours | C8C1 | 3 years | BSc Joint Honours | C8G1 | 3 years | BSc Joint Honours | C8B4 | 3 years | BSc Joint Honours | C8C6 | 3 years | The degree allows you to combine the study of If you are interested in the workings of the human There is considerable overlap between nutrition animal, plant and human biology with explorations mind, mathematical skills can be invaluable in and psychology. This degree lets you develop a This degree allows you to combine the study of unlocking its secrets. This degree provides a strong understanding of both subjects, as well of human and animal behaviour. You will enjoy a psychology with sport and exercise science. In Psychology high level of laboratory experience and fieldwork, thorough understanding of mathematical methods as the interactions between them. For example, sport and exercise science, you have the opportunity such as taking part in experiments, running your that psychologists use to explain and predict human consumer behaviours and decisions on food choice to study key disciplines, including bioenergetics, own and analysing the results. behaviour and is professionally accredited by the have a significant impact on health outcomes, nutrition, physiology and psychology. In psychology, British Psychological Society. You benefit from expert including risks for obesity, heart disease and some you explore why humans and animals think and It is accredited by the British Psychological Society teaching in two subject areas and receive outstanding cancers. These behaviours are affected by strong behave as they do, through topics like social and (BPS). This gives you the Graduate Basis for Chartered support to help you settle in to your studies. psychological aspects, which impact on people’s developmental psychology and individual differences. Membership (providing you achieve the minimum perception of nutrition and health. You also cover advanced topics linked to the You study core topics in mathematics and statistics. standard of a lower second-class Honours). Having research of our staff, such as applied sport and This is complemented at each Stage with topics Stage 1: We introduce you to the basic concepts exercise psychology and clinical psychology. Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership means from our Single Honours degree in Psychology. in psychology through core topics including you can join the BPS and go on to further training cognitive psychology, sensation and perception, Stage 1: We introduce you to the basic concepts For example, in psychology you will explore why or practice in psychology. instinct, learning and motivation. You also study the in psychology through core topics including humans and animals think and behave as they do, fundamentals of nutrition, genetics and biological cognitive psychology, sensation and perception, Stage 1: We introduce you to the key disciplines with topics including cognitive psychology and chemistry. You develop your communication and instinct, learning and motivation. You also study key underpinning biology in areas such as: biochemistry; developmental and social psychology. In mathematics, study skills by working in small group tutorials disciplines of sport and exercise science including genetics; ecology; and evolution. In psychology, you will develop a thorough grounding in topics on a guided research investigation in psychology. sport and exercise psychology, bioenergetics, we cover topics such as: cognitive psychology; and techniques such as differential equations and physiology. You develop your communication developmental and social psychology; personality and probability. You develop your communication Stage 2: In psychology, you continue to develop and study skills by working in small group tutorials and abnormal psychology; sensation and perception; and study skills by working in small group tutorials your understanding of themes from Stage 1 in more on a guided research investigation in psychology. and instinct, learning and motivation. You develop on a guided research investigation in psychology. depth, including social and developmental psychology your communication and study skills by working and cognitive neuroscience. In nutrition, you explore Stage 2: You continue to develop your knowledge in At Stage 3 you have a high level of flexibility to the core areas of experimental human nutrition, core areas of sport and exercise science, including in small group tutorials on a guided research choose from topics linked to our current research. immunology, and communication about food. applied sport and exercise psychology, applied sport investigation in psychology. In mathematics and statistics these include Bayesian and exercise nutrition, and exercise physiology. You also statistics and statistical inference, and in psychology Stage 3: You study advanced nutrition topics such as: Stages 2 and 3: You continue to develop your study core psychology topics in more depth, including they include abnormal psychology and psychiatry, the scientific basis for setting nutrient requirements knowledge in core areas of biology such as visual perception, social psychology and cognition. vertebrate biology and animal behaviour. You personality and eating disorders, and forensic in people; nutrition and disease; and human nutrition also study core psychology topics in more depth, psychology. You can also choose optional modules and health. You choose from a range of psychology Stage 3: You study advanced sport and exercise to underpin your own project topic or focus on your modules, which currently include areas such as: including perception, social psychology and cognition. science topics including: clinical sport and exercise own career development. abnormal psychology and psychiatry; personality psychology; sport and exercise medicine; and factors At Stage 3 you have increasing freedom to tailor your and eating disorders; and forensic psychology. You affecting elite performance. You choose from a range You have the opportunity to apply for a work study to areas that interest you. In biology, you choose can also choose optional modules to underpin your of psychology modules, which currently include placement between Stages 2 and 3 – see page 196. from topics such as: genomics; evolution; vertebrate own project topic or focus on career development. areas such as: abnormal psychology and psychiatry; clinical psychology; personality and eating disorders; biology; animal ecophysiology; and animal behaviour. You have the opportunity to apply for a work and forensic psychology. You undertake an empirical In psychology, you can choose from a wide range placement between Stages 2 and 3 – see page 196. of optional modules such as: personality disorders; project, giving you the opportunity to specialise in an diagnosis, assessment and treatment of eating ‘If you would like to study psychology area of psychology that interests you. disorders; consumer psychology; and co-operation. you should definitely consider Newcastle You have the opportunity to apply for a work University. The course ensures you have placement between Stages 2 and 3 – see page 196. You have the opportunity to apply for a work a good grounding in psychology as placement between Stages 2 and 3 – see page 196. well as allowing you to focus on more specialised topics in your third year.’ Hannah, Psychology BSc Honours

198 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Psychology www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 199 Sociology Stages 2 and 3: You continue to study core modules in research methods and social theory, with BA Honours | L300 | 3 years | Sociology increasing opportunities to pursue topics that spark If you are curious about the social forces that your interest from a wide variety of optional modules. Degree UCAS Entrance requirements shape people’s everyday lives and keen to learn These include topics such as: sociology of health Sociology Sociology BA Honours L300 A Level: ABB–BBB about different cultures and societies, this is the and illness; refugees and displacements; regulating International Baccalaureate: 30–32 points sexualities; spectacle, image and media; the politics Politics and Sociology BA Honours LL32 degree for you. Sociology means thinking critically about the world around us, exploring social of the arts; investigating the body; anthropology of Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees institutions, social change, and the social dynamics belonging, life and death; sociology of childhood; anthropology of rights and wrongs; and many more. International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic that shape identities and interactions. and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. With support from enthusiastic expert staff, you can In your third year you also write a dissertation. This develop your own interests and gain a grounding gives you the opportunity to design and conduct an original piece of research in an area of your choice, YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Combined Honours (Sociology, plus up to two other subjects); History; in sociological and anthropological theories and with support from an experienced supervisor. Politics; Psychology research methods. You’ll develop transferable skills including critical thinking, analysing complex data, Our students have generated fascinating research and oral and written presentation skills. findings on a diverse range of topics, such as: Why Study With Us? Discover a world of interests: from local, everyday Stage 1: You learn to develop a ‘sociological gender roles in India; music and Black Lives Matter; issues to national, global dynamics, expert staff will Benedictine monks; fan communities; the medicalisation Sociology examines social structures, relationships imagination’, get to grips with key perspectives in help you understand the diverse social processes sociology and social anthropology, and discover of dying; and the ‘selfie culture’ in tourism. and identities and focuses on contemporary issues that shape people’s lives. Research-informed such as social divisions, sexuality, health and inequality. how questions about the social world are generated modules cover identities and personhood; cultural and investigated. Through core modules you are League table ranking: change and social transformation; media and introduced to important topics, including social society; health and illness; the body, gender and top 20 in the UK – the Guardian University inequalities, family and kinship, education and work, Guide 2018 sexualities; refugees and migration; crime and cities. media and lifestyles, the state and citizenship. The top 200 – Sociology category – QS World Enjoy learning that grows with you: a carefully Understanding Everyday Life module encourages University Rankings by Subject 2017 designed programme takes you from subject you to make sociological sense of ordinary situations, foundations to independent research. We value people and things, through fieldwork as well as 92% overall student satisfaction score – learning in partnership with our students – sharing classroom teaching. You can also take an optional National Student Survey 2017 real-world data in research-informed modules – module from within sociology and beyond. top 200 – Social Sciences category – Times and support you to analyse your own material Higher Education World University Rankings as your skills develop. by Subject 2018 Settle in with our support: become part of a Boost your CV with a work placement: apply welcoming academic community with a peer Your Future Career to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work mentor and personal tutor and take part in our Our graduates work across the public, private and not-for-profit placement (subject to availability). Find out more student-run Sociology Society. on pages 14–15. sectors. Areas include: journalism; the Civil Service; education; TOP 20 IN Develop skills that appeal to a wide range of NGOs and charities; HR; PR; and marketing. Study abroad: you have the opportunity to employers: such as critical thinking, problem- THE UK FOR gain an international perspective on your subject Some graduates continue to postgraduate-level studies. Popular solving, presentations and communication, and choices include Master’s-level courses in teaching, media studies, SOCIOLOGY by taking part in a study abroad exchange in team work. You’ll gain independent research social research, international politics and law conversion courses. Guardian University Guide 2018 Denmark, Germany, Norway or Sweden through experience, skills in data analysis and project the Erasmus+ exchange programme. We also management through your dissertation. Our 2016 Sociology BA Honours graduates are working in roles have links with non-EU universities in Canada, such as: account executive; data migration specialist; human Australia, the US and Singapore. See page 16 resources adviser; Revenue and Customs officer; and review for more information. and placement officer. Widen your horizons: our degrees develop your (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses of UK, EU and international undergraduate Sociology BA Honours leavers, within six ‘sociological imagination’, enabling you to engage months of graduating) critically and creatively with contemporary social issues. Our teaching includes a vibrant thread of anthropology, promoting multidisciplinarity, and allowing you to explore cultural diversities across the globe.

200 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Sociology www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 201 Politics and Sociology You also take a core module Truth, Lies and Politics, which equips you with research skills and BA Honours |LL32 |3 years | the ability to present academic arguments. It also Speech and Political issues are invariably social issues, involving introduces the critical and moral issues involved questions of power, inequality, conflict and change in the creation of social-scientific knowledge. Language Sciences in contemporary societies. This degree allows you to You choose optional modules in both disciplines explore the complex relationships between political including: the sociological imagination; comparing Degree UCAS Entrance requirements institutions and ideologies, and social identities, cultures; foundations of political thought; and order Speech and Language B621 A Level: AAB dynamics and movements. Dividing your time equally and disorder: the shaping of the 21st century; Therapy BSc Honours Normally including one of the core sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics). between sociology and politics at each Stage of the among others. If a candidate is not sitting any of the core sciences at A Level, we may degree allows you to develop a rich, in-depth and Master of Speech and Language B62M Stages 2 and 3: You train in research methods and accept a core science at AS Level. In this case, the typical offer would historically informed understanding of contemporary Sciences MSc Honours be AAB at A Level, and B for the AS Level core science. For Biology, sociopolitical issues. choose from a wide range of optional modules. Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. In politics these include: critical international politics; General Studies not accepted as a full A Level. GCSE Mathematics and Stage 1: We introduce you to political thought and

the politics of Russia, Africa, the EU, Italy or the English required (minimum grade B or 6) if not offered at a higher level. Sciences Speech and Language

institutions, along with sociological perspectives and UK; political violence and the modern state; and International Baccalaureate: 35 points

approaches. At Newcastle, we offer the tailor-made power and protest in the Middle East. In sociology, With three subjects grade 5 or above at Higher Level. A core science module Politics and Society for students taking optional modules include: memory, identity and at grade 6 and Mathematics (or Mathematical Studies) and English this degree. This introduces you to the reciprocal nation-building in Eastern Europe; society and the at grade 5 required at Standard Level if not offered at Higher Level. relationship between political cultures and social life, utopian imagination; refugees and displacement; and helps you build a solid foundation for integrating urban sociology; and many more. You write a Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees the two disciplines throughout your degree. dissertation based on your own research in either International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic sociology or politics, or conduct a team research and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. project with a local community organisation. YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: English Literature, Language and Linguistics; Medicine; Psychology

‘Newcastle University is a brilliant Why Study With Us? Enjoy substantial clinical work: work with adults Russell Group university, with great and children in community clinics, hospitals, opportunities for undergraduates to go into Speech and language therapists help children schools, specialist units and campus clinics. and adults overcome communication disorders. full-time work in relation to their degree.’ Benefit from research-informed teaching: we League table ranking: Christina, Sociology BA Honours conduct research in partnership with the NHS and 3rd in the UK – The Complete University Guide this feeds directly into your classes. Case-based 2018 (Aural and Oral Sciences category) teaching develops your clinical problem-solving 4th in the UK – the Guardian University Guide skills throughout your degree. 2018 (Health Professions – Speech category) Apply your learning in our campus clinics: gain practical experience through individual and group Professional accreditation*: we’re currently working towards accreditation from the Royal therapy in our campus clinics: The Tavistock Aphasia College of Speech and Language Therapists Centre, the Children’s Speech and Language Clinic (RCSLT) and approval by the Health and and the Literacy Clinic. Care Professions Council (HCPC). Studying Learn in specialist facilities: we have state-of-the-art a professionally accredited degree means facilities for computerised linguistics and phonetic you are eligible to apply for registration with analysis, as well as audio-visual equipment for use the HCPC as a speech and language therapist in clinical teaching. and to become a member of RCSLT. Enjoy close interaction with professionals: work *All professional accreditations are reviewed alongside local therapists and professional regularly by their professional body. Check online practitioners in hospitals, schools and clinics. for the most up-to-date information by course: www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees

202 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Sociology www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 203 Additional Admissions Information These degrees teach you to accurately describe the NHS constitution symptoms of communication disorder, after which you learn to analyse patterns of disorder, make a Sport and Exercise Science We are seeking candidates who are personally diagnosis, and devise a treatment plan. We know attuned to the NHS values as stated in the that practical experience is important to help prepare Degree UCAS Entrance requirements NHS constitution, which can be found at you for your future career, so you will also gain https://hee.nhs.uk/about-us/our-values clinical experience in all Stages of your degree. Sport and Exercise Science BSc Honours C600 A Level: AAA–AAB Including at least one from Mathematics, Physics, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Stage 1: We lay the foundation for later work with Physical Education, Chemistry, Biology or Human

Students undertaking the Speech and Language topics including anatomy and physiology of speech Biology, and Psychology. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical Therapy and Master of Speech and Language and language, linguistics and phonetics, developmental psychology, child language and development, clinical element. Use of Mathematics, World Development, Sciences degrees may have unsupervised contact Communication and Culture, General Studies and with children or vulnerable adults. The School of education and research methods. We also introduce Critical Thinking not accepted. At least five GCSE you to case-based problem solving and case Education, Communication and Language Sciences grades A*–B (or 8–6) required, including Mathematics Science Sport and Exercise must therefore ensure that students undergo a management. You complete a child study and work and English Language. with a child and their family to observe and analyse Disclosure and Barring Service check to ensure International Baccalaureate: 34–35 points typical development. they are fit to practise. We reserve the right to With at least one science at Higher Level grade 5 or discontinue the studies of any student for whom Stage 2: You continue to study linguistics, phonetics above. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical an unsatisfactory DBS disclosure is received. and psychology, and learn to apply information Studies required at grade 4 or above if not offered at Higher Level. Students with disabilities in the context of typical cases of communication disorder. You start to take responsibility, under Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees Any students with disabilities, observable or close supervision, for assessment and treatment otherwise, should let us know as early as possible of cases in our in-house campus clinics. International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic when an offer has been made and before and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. commencing the programme so that we can Stage 3: You learn more about the speech make reasonable adjustments. and language skills of groups with a whole range of developmental and acquired speech and YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Biology and Zoology; Medicine; Nutrition and Food; Psychology; Speech and Language Therapy language difficulties. You also take modules Psychology and Sport and Exercise Science on neurology and neuropsychology, social and BSc Honours | B621 | 3 years abnormal psychology, and professional and clinical issues. Placements are available with different Master of Speech and client groups, in a range of professional settings, Your Future Career Language Sciences including: hospitals; nurseries and schools; clinics; rehabilitation settings; and charities. Your degree could lead to roles in a wide range of industries, TOP 20 MSc Honours | B62M | 4 years including: national governing bodies; UK institutes of sport; Stage 4: At Stage 4, Master’s students are professional sports clubs; pharmaceutical and food and drink IN THE UK Speech and language therapists (SLTs) are responsible encouraged to pursue their own interests. industries; health services; and education. FOR SPORTS for assessing and treating people of all ages who You complete a dissertation and clinical project. have difficulty communicating. This could include You also focus on developing your leadership skills You could also undertake medical and health-related research SCIENCE adults who have trouble expressing themselves through continuing to build on your knowledge in universities and research institutes, work in hospitals and The Complete University as a result of a stroke, people who have difficulty and understanding of the professional context public health laboratories, or take a further degree (either an Guide 2018 swallowing, using their voices, or speaking fluently, and relevant legislation. MSc or PhD qualification). Our graduates also go into careers and children learning to talk or read and write. in management, accountancy and IT.

Your Future Career Most speech and language therapists are employed by the 3RD IN THE NHS to work in hospitals, clinics, paediatric assessment centres, adult rehabilitation centres or in the community. Once you qualify, UK FOR AURAL you can specialise in a particular area of speech and language AND ORAL therapy, for example with children or adults, or relating to a particular type of impairment. SCIENCES The Complete University Guide 2018

204 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Speech and Language Sciences www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 205 Why Study With Us? Benefit from our reputation for sporting excellence: ‘Team Newcastle’ is top 10 for sport nationally and We provide a strong scientific foundation in sport and y g our sports scholarships provide additional financial, Surve in and exercise-related sciences and an understanding of educational and mentoring support to help high- how these relate to human performance and health. performing student athletes achieve their full potential. Mapping Science League table ranking: Enjoy excellent support: you’ll have a personal tutor top 20 in the UK – The Complete University and a student mentor. Our lecturers offer an open Degree UCAS Entrance requirements Guide 2018 (Sports Science category) door policy and you will be supported in all areas Surveying and Mapping Science BSc Honours H244 A Level: ABB 92nd – Life Sciences category – Times Higher of your study and student life. Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. Education World University Rankings by With Year in Industry BSc Honours H249 Preference will be given to applicants with Subject 2018 Sport and Exercise Science Mapping and Geospatial H270 mathematical, science-based or geography A Levels. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require Faculty of Medical Sciences is 8th in the UK for Data Science MSci Honours BSc Honours | C600 | 3 years | a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics Medicine and Life Sciences research – Research With Year in Industry MSci Honours H271 grade B or 6 required if not offered at A or AS Level. Excellence Framework 2014 This degree provides a strong scientific foundation International Baccalaureate: 34 points in sport and exercise-related sciences and an and Mapping Science Surveying Boost your CV with a work placement: apply Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies understanding of how these relate to human to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. performance and health. placement (subject to availability). Find out more Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees on pages 14–15. You’ll learn about the key areas of sport and exercise science, including: anatomy; physiology; International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic We also provide lots of additional work experience biomechanics; psychology; bioenergetics and and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. opportunities, including: nutrition. The degree is taught in our Faculty of vacation studentship opportunities in one of our Medical Sciences and draws on our expertise in YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Civil Engineering; Computer Science; Geographic Information Science; research laboratories exercise physiology, nutrition, sport and health Mathematics and Statistics paid part-time work in one of our research psychology, and biomechanics. institutes through our laboratory assistant scheme Your programme will include: seminars and employability ambassador scheme workshops from industry partners and applied student mentoring scheme practitioners; the opportunity to work closely with Your Future Career elite athletes from the University’s Team Newcastle; Typical employers include: specialist land, air and offshore Study abroad: you can gain an international optional vocational modules to help you hone mapping companies; central and local government agencies; perspective on your subject by taking part in a WORK your career plans and boost your employability; cartographic publishers; suppliers of computer-based mapping study abroad exchange. We offer study abroad and a major research project, to showcase your technology and GIS; and utility and civil engineering companies. PLACEMENT via exchange partners across Europe and in knowledge and skills. North America, Australia and Singapore. See Other professions include computing, management consultancy, OPPORTUNITIES page 16 for more information. Stage 1: This Stage provides you with foundation finance, teaching, or the armed forces. Your qualification will also knowledge and skills in the key discipline areas of have international appeal – some of our recent graduates are Enjoy fantastic facilities: including the Medical sport and exercise science. You study a range of working in Australia and the USA. School’s clinical skills lab, physiology labs, topics spanning physiology, anatomy, biomechanics, anatomy room and dedicated library. You’ll learn Our 2016 Surveying and Mapping Science BSc Honours graduates psychology and biochemistry. You also learn about from leading academics in exercise physiology, are working in roles such as: assistant land and building surveyor; the principles of exercise, nutrition and health. strength and conditioning, nutrition, biomechanics assistant site manager; assistant technical land surveyor; business and sports psychology. Stage 2: You build on the knowledge and skills consultant; engineering surveyor; and graduate land surveyor. obtained in Stage 1. You develop your understanding Develop professional skills and knowledge: develop (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses of the application of sport and exercise science of UK, EU and international undergraduate Surveying and Mapping Science BSc Honours key practical skills in the laboratory and in the field. leavers, within six months of graduating) to human performance and exercise behaviours. These are attractive to employers in professional sport, Topics include modules in applied biomechanics, industry, health promotion and education sectors. psychology and nutrition. You also study exercise Conduct research in specialist facilities: in your physiology, research methods, and principles of final year you’ll complete a research project into an strength and conditioning. area that interests you. You’ll have the opportunity Stage 3: You further develop the knowledge and skills to work alongside scientists from one of the Faculty learnt in Stages 1 and 2 through a multidisciplinary of Medical Sciences’ top-ranked research institutes. approach to sport and exercise science. You study modules in physical activity and disease, as well as sport and exercise medicine. A research project allows you to study a sport and exercise topic in detail, under the supervision of our expert research staff.

206 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Sport and Exercise Science www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 207 Why Study With Us? Enjoy high levels of practical work: there’s fieldwork You will have opportunities from your very first Mapping and Geospatial Data Science at every Stage, using an exceptional pool of industry- year to learn how to use our exceptional pool If you’re ready to develop your interest in mathematics, MSci Honours | H270 | 4 years standard instrumentation and software. You’ll become of industry-standard equipment and computer IT and geography into a rewarding career, these an expert in the use of cutting-edge technologies to software that is state-of-the-art. With Year in Industry degrees are for you. measure the built and natural environments. MSci Honours H271 5 years This degree is more mathematically oriented than | | | Professional accreditation : * our Surveying and Receive a starter pack of essential equipment: our Geographic Information Science degree (see Mapping Science degree has dual accreditation These degrees equip you with practical skills and containing resources and equipment to support page 137), which focuses on the computer systems from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors knowledge in measuring, mapping, recording and your learning. and software used for analysing geographic data. (RICS) and the Chartered Institution of Civil managing information. You apply this knowledge to Engineering Surveyors (ICES), which means Broaden your horizons with international experiences: Stage 1: You study alongside our Geographic a range of areas, such as: urban; rural; mountainous; that when you graduate you are already on the undertake work overseas on an expedition or attend Information Science students, learning about the coastal; and the open sea. You’ll gain in-depth pathway to becoming a chartered surveyor. an international student conference. key concepts in surveying, mapping and geographic understanding of a range of topics, spanning information, often through outdoor and computer- engineering surveying; geodesy; photogrammetry; Join a close-knit community: we offer a friendly *All professional accreditations are reviewed based practical work. You also learn the fundamental cartography; GIS; and hydrographic survey and atmosphere, helped by our excellent student–staff regularly by their professional body. Check online skills you will need to succeed at university by computing. Through a combination of field trips,

ratio and team-building trip in your first week here. and Mapping Science Surveying for the most up-to-date information by course: studying modules such as mathematics and study project work and industry visits, you will graduate www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees DTUS sponsorship: our Surveying and Mapping skills. In the second semester, you undertake more with the technical skills required to succeed in the practical land surveying work and start to explore surveying sector. Boost your CV with a year in industry: between Science degree is approved by the Defence Stages 2 and 3, spend a year on a paid industrial Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS), a Ministry GPS technology. A residential field course mapping Stage 1: You study modules in: Geographic placement, where you’ll gain first-hand experience of Defence sponsorship programme for students a Lake District valley puts all your experience and Information Systems; surveying; GNSS and of working in industry. You’ll put your learning into who want to join the armed services or the MoD theory into practice. its applications; principles of remote sensing; civil service. www.da.mod.uk/colleges-schools practice, and test and develop your professional Stage 2: Having learned and practised key concepts, quantitative methods for geomatics; and informatics. expertise. You’ll also develop valuable workplace this year explores different aspects of surveying You develop your mathematics and study skills, and skills such as communication, teamwork and project Surveying and Mapping Science and mapping in more detail. You continue your take either a GIS or surveying field course. management. Securing a placement will be your first BSc Honours | H244 | 3 years | studies in surveying and GPS technology, as well as Stage 2: You cover a range of compulsory topics, step in the transition from study to employment and exploring new topics such as: photogrammetry; laser there is support to help you identify opportunities, With Year in Industry including: observation processing and analysis; map scanning; digital surveying; and map projections and projections and geodetic datums; photogrammetry write your CV and make applications. BSc Honours | H249 | 4 years | datums. You will also learn more about the role of and laser scanning; applied remote sensing Enjoy outstanding career prospects: from mapping research and professional practice in the surveying These degrees fuse science and technology with and image processing; digital data acquisition; utilities on large civil engineering sites to working and mapping industry. aspects of geography to help you see how we map Geographic Information Systems: theory and offshore to position oil rigs and wind farms, there’s and measure the built and natural environments. Year in Industry: Between Stages 2 and 3, application; and spatial data modelling and BIM. no shortage of jobs for graduates with the unique A very high level of fieldwork makes this a highly students on our Year in Industry degree undertake combination of mapping, surveying and geomatics Year in Industry: Between Stages 2 and 3, practical programme. GPS, engineering surveying, a professional placement in the surveying and skills that our degrees offer. students on our Year in Industry degree undertake 3D laser scanning and mobile map-making are mapping science sector – see opposite. a professional placement in the surveying sector – examples of some of the technology you will Enhance your employability with our industry Stage 3: This Stage starts with a residential field see opposite. encounter as you learn to collect and analyse links: our strong industry links and annual careers course where you apply your previous two years’ data about the world around us. Stage 3: Your modules include: photogrammetry and fair help you find sponsorship opportunities, work work to surveying and mapping exercises such as placements and excellent graduate jobs. laser scanning II; geohazards and deformation of the structural monitoring, control surveys, and highways Earth; offshore surveying; environmental informatics; design. Your focus then turns to your independent applied geospatial data handling; professional research project, which runs throughout the year practice; and law and land use. You’ll also undertake and forms a quarter of the final-year assessment. a second eight-day residential field course in either ‘The lecturers engage students during Written up as a dissertation, this develops your advanced surveying or GIS in Northumberland. lectures and practicals and are always investigative, research and report presentation available to help with course work if needed.’ skills. You study advanced specialist modules in Stage 4: You study compulsory modules in: the areas such as offshore surveying, geodesy and environment business; advanced geodesy; and city Leslie, Surveying and Mapping Science BSc Honours geohazards. You also have a choice of topics analytics. You undertake an individual project on a that are linked to our cutting-edge research, or geospatial data topic of your choice and choose employment sectors such as civil engineering. from a range of optional modules including: traffic and environment management for sustainability; intelligent transport systems; modelling and forecasting of floods; big data analytics; and career development for Master’s level students.

208 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Surveying and Mapping Science www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 209 Why Study With Us? Boost your CV with a work placement: apply to spend nine to 12 months on an optional work If you’re interested in your surroundings, concerned Urban Planning placement (subject to availability). Find out more about how we create sustainable and healthy places on pages 14–15. Degree UCAS Entrance requirements to live and want to understand how to conserve our historic buildings, then a degree in planning Study abroad: taking advantage of our strong Urban Planning BA Honours K421 A Level: ABB–BBC could be for you. European links, as founder members of the International Baccalaureate: 28–32 points Association of European Schools of Planning, you Master of Planning MPlan Honours K400 League table ranking: will have the opportunity to experience differences Planning Urban Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees top 10 in the UK – the Guardian University Guide in planning approaches outside the UK through International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic 2018 (Building and Town and Country Planning European field visits. MPlan students have the and English language requirements, see pages 222–223. category) opportunity to gain an international perspective on your subject by taking part in the University’s Professional accreditation*: our Urban Planning Erasmus+ programme in Stage 4. See page 16 YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Architecture; Architecture and Urban Planning; Geography and Planning BA Honours degree is professionally accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). This means it for more information. satisfies the standards set by the planning profession. See where your interests lie with a choice between BA or MPlan degrees: Our four-year MPlan degree is dual accredited by: BA and MPlan students study the same programme for the first three years Your Future Career the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and fully (Stages 1 to 3) so transfer is possible between TOP 10 IN meets the educational requirements for chartered Almost all of our planning graduates choose to pursue accredited the two degrees up to the end of the third year. THE UK FOR membership. You will need to first complete two This gives you time to decide whether you want town planner status. Others have gone on to become teachers, years’ experience in a planning practice and our accountants, solicitors, academics, business managers and officers BUILDING AND to pursue chartered town planner status as your TOWN AND Certificate in Planning Practice counts as one knowledge of the subject develops. in the armed forces. It is also possible to take a Master’s course, of these two years such as our MA in Urban Design. COUNTRY It is also possible to combine planning with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors PLANNING another subject through our degrees in Architecture Our 2016 Urban Planning BA Honours graduates are working (RICS) via its planning and development pathway, and Urban Planning BA Honours (see page 59). in roles such as: assistant planner; graduate surveyor; graduate Guardian University and meets the educational requirements for Guide 2018 or Geography and Planning BA Honours (see transport planner; and graduate urban designer. chartered membership page 137). Both of these degrees allow for potential (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015–16, based on responses of UK, EU and international undergraduate Urban Planning BA Honours leavers, within BA Urban Planning and MPlan students will be transfer to our Single Honours courses at the end six months of graduating) automatically enrolled to free student membership of Stage 1 should you decide to pursue a career of the RTPI at the start of their degree (individuals as a planner. can opt out). MPlan students can register as a Enjoy field trips to experience planning in action: ‘The quality of teaching on my course student for RICS membership via RICS’s website. is outstanding. Each lecturer is so experience different examples of planning practice engaging and passionate about their *All professional accreditations are reviewed through projects and field trips in the UK and Europe. regularly by their professional body. Check online subject that it makes each lecture Take a year out in planning practice: we offer the enjoyable. Our lecturers prompt for the most up-to-date information by course: www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees unique opportunity to gain a Certificate in Planning discussions as well as allowing Practice with a year-out paid placement, which you to come up with your own ideas.’ counts as one of the two years’ practice required for chartered town planner status. Ashleigh, Urban Planning BA Honours Benefit from our wide-ranging expertise: receive expert teaching, drawing on our breadth of built environment expertise spanning: urban planning; architecture; landscape architecture; urban design; and digital architecture.

210 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Urban Planning www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 211 Urban Planning Master of Planning BA Honours | K421 | 3 years | MPlan Honours | K400 | 4 years | Newcastle University London This degree equips you with the professional This degree follows the same programme as our Degree UCAS Entrance requirements knowledge and skills to pursue a career in town Urban Planning BA Honours for the first three years. planning. You study core topics including planning After Stage 3, you complete a year in planning Accounting and Finance N402 A Level: AAB processes, design awareness, conservation and practice. This equips you with valuable work BSc Honours Excluding General Studies. Minimum grade A or 7 in GCSE housing policy. experience that makes you stand out in the graduate Mathematics and grade B or 6 in GCSE English (if not offered at a With Placement BSc Honours N404 higher level)*. job market. It also puts you on course to achieve You undertake projects that address real-life chartered town planner status. You then return to International Baccalaureate: 35 points planning situations and challenges, taking you the University to complete a final year of advanced Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and English out into the city and beyond. (Language and/or Literature) required at grade 5 if not offered at specialist study. Higher Level*. Newcastle is a dynamic and vibrant city with an Stages 1 to 3: See Urban Planning BA Honours, left. internationally acclaimed conservation area at the International Business N122 A Level: AAB London University Newcastle heart of its city centre. It has undergone dramatic Certificate in Planning Practice: The certificate Management BSc Honours Any subject combinations accepted excluding General Studies. cultural regeneration in recent decades making is a one-year work placement between Stages 3 Minimum grade B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics and English and in a it a fantastic place in which to study planning. and 4 of our MPlan degree. The placement is paid With Placement BSc Honours N123 GCSE modern language (eg French) if not offered at A or AS Level. There are different pathways through the degree depending on (salaries up to £24,000) and counts as one of the Stage 1: You build a firm foundation in urban your language level and needs*. two years’ practice required to gain RTPI membership planning. You learn to ‘read’ a city and understand (see Professional accreditation page 211). You also International Baccalaureate: 35 points the importance of design and sustainability. complete three practice-based modules. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at You also develop knowledge of the political, grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. Standard Level grade 5 or B in social and economic forces that shape society We source placements on your behalf and receive GCSE English and in a Modern Language (eg French) also required and cities. Modules include: design awareness details of a wide range of positions, both in the if not offered at Higher Level*. and communication; planning processes; and public and private sectors and in a range of locations International Marketing and N5N2 A Level: AAB economics of development. across the UK, to help you find a host organisation. Management BSc Honours Any subject combinations accepted excluding General Studies. During your second year, we provide training Stage 2: You focus on professional development GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required in interview practice, CV writing and other key With Placement BSc Honours N5N3 if not taken at A or AS Level*. and skills. You learn vital research methods as well job-hunting techniques. as developing an understanding of professionalism International Baccalaureate: 35 points in the planning sector. You have a choice of optional Recent host organisations include Transport for Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and English (Language and/or Literature) required at grade 5 if not offered at modules to help tailor the Stage to your personal London, Fairhurst, North of England Civic Trust, Higher Level*. interests, such as: housing policy; design and Rolfe Judd, and Bellway Homes, as well as neighbourhood; urban poverty; and understanding many local authorities. Many students return to Integrated Undergraduate Academic entry requirements: cities. You can also choose to take a European permanent positions with their host organisations Degrees for international students Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet field trip. after completion of the MPlan. the same standard) with good grades. For detailed information Accounting and Finance with N406 contact: [email protected] Stage 3: You study modules concerned with Stage 4: You return to the University to complete Foundation Year BSc Honours English language requirements: strategic planning, planning politics and development a final year of advanced professional modules in International Business N124 IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. management. A dissertation gives you the chance to planning. Based full-time at the University, you will Management with Foundation If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements study in depth a topic of interest to you, showcasing have the opportunity to work with outside planning Year BSc Honours you should apply for Academic English (see page 217 for details). your knowledge and skills to future employers. and planning-related organisations on live reports, Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, we can accept other and attend practitioner workshop sessions. You International Marketing N5N5 English language qualifications. For more information contact: choose from two specialist study themes: planning and Management with [email protected] and regeneration, or environmental planning. You Foundation Year BSc Honours also have the opportunity to spend a semester *Please check the full range of entrance requirements, including additional information about GCSE studying in Europe. (or equivalent) requirements, at: www.ncl.ac.uk/london/courses/undergraduate International Foundation Programmes: if you are an international student and do not meet the academic and English language requirements, see page 217.

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Accounting and Finance, Business Management and Marketing at our Newcastle campus; English language and university preparation courses at Newcastle University London

212 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Urban Planning www.ncl.ac.uk/london/courses/undergraduate 213 Why Study With Us? Our International Marketing and Management Accounting and Finance International Business Management programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute BSc Honours N402 3 years BSc Honours N122 3 years Newcastle University London works hand in of Marketing (CIM), meaning you gain up-to-date | | | | | hand with industry to help you develop the skills knowledge of the latest marketing trends and With Placement With Placement and knowledge that top employers demand. develop the practical skills needed to succeed BSc Honours | N404 | 4 years | BSc Honours | N123 | 4 years| in the marketing industry. Boost your CV with work placements and internships: take a one-year work placement as This programme provides a firm foundation in This degree is designed for students who wish *All professional accreditations are reviewed accounting and finance and is accredited by the to pursue careers in international, multinational part of your degree (subject to availability). We’ll regularly by their professional body. Check online support you to find a suitable placement, including three major professional accounting associations. or global organisations or contexts, and takes for the most up-to-date information by course: You’ll learn a balance of academic theory and advantage of our location in London’s financial help to write your CV to send out to our industry www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees contacts. You’ll gain first-hand experience of real-life problem-solving skills. district. You will benefit from exposure to a variety of global businesses, work placement opportunities and working in the sector, putting your learning into Engage in masterclasses and public lectures: top Stage 1: You are introduced to the subject area masterclasses delivered by industry professionals. practice and developing your professional expertise. business leaders give weekly masterclasses and through core topics covering: introductory

free public lectures, helping you stay connected. economics; introduction to financial accounting; Stage 1: You begin studying the main disciplines London University Newcastle Professional accreditation*: if you want to become a chartered accountant it’s important to Work on practical projects: nothing makes a CV introduction to management accounting and finance; of international business management, covering: study a degree that is professionally accredited. Our stand out like experience, that’s why our students and professional skills for accounting and finance. fundamentals of accounting and finance; Business School is accredited by the Association to undertake projects in real-life environments. We balance this with a range of business disciplines, international business and management; introduction Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Opportunities include writing case reports for including an introduction to management and to management and organisations and quantitative multinational and national companies, and taking organisation, and an introduction to business law. methods for international business management. Our Accounting and Finance BSc Honours degree is Foreign languages modules are a core component part in our Market Challenge, enabling you to put Stage 2: You begin to develop your skills in finance, accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified of Stage 1 (for native English speakers or those your business acumen to the test. financial accounting and management accounting Accountants (ACCA), the Association of International with an IELTS score of 7.0 or above), and business through studying the following modules: corporate Accountants (AIA), the Institute of Chartered Join a friendly community: we bring the warmth English modules (for international students). Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and of Newcastle University to the capital, providing finance; financial control; intermediate financial the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants a friendly and supportive learning community accounting; managerial and business economics; Stage 2: You focus on the functional aspects of (CIMA) for the purpose of exemptions from some to help you make the most of your degree. auditing; and understanding company accounts. international business management, covering: global perspectives in managing people and professional examinations. Work placement (N404): Between Stages 2 and 3 Industry-immersive education: begin your career organisations; global strategic marketing; you have the opportunity to spend a year on a work connected. From day one, you’ll learn from international finance and financial markets; and placement. We have established links with global academics with industry experience to develop operations management. You will continue to companies such as HSBC, Thomas Cook and Capita the skills sought after by top global companies. build your language learning during Stage 2. to ensure that you are given real business experience during your year in work, so you gain insight into Work placement (N123): Between Stages 2 and 3, how an international organisation operates. While you have the opportunity to spend a full academic on placement you complete a personal learning year on a work placement. While on placement Your Future Career record and reflective learning account. you complete a reflective learning report. Our accounting and finance degrees provide you with the GET Stage 3: You complete further compulsory modules Stage 3: You focus on the strategic aspects of knowledge you need to pursue chartered accountant status. PRACTICAL covering: accounting, organisations and society; international business management, covering: Our business and marketing degrees will help you pursue derivative markets; financial accounting; international advanced global strategy; contemporary issues a career in international, multinational or global organisations EXPERIENCE financial management; management accounting; in international business management; and and contexts. WITH A WORK and taxation in accounting. international business diplomacy. You then take a PLACEMENT dissertation or research project on an international business management topic of your choice. Native-English speakers and students with an IELTS score of 7.0 or higher have the option of studying a foreign language throughout their studies. Non-native English speakers with an IELTS score of 7.0 or lower will study business English and communication modules. For more information, contact [email protected]

214 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Newcastle University London www.ncl.ac.uk/london/courses/undergraduate 215 International Marketing Integrated Undergraduate English language and university preparation courses and Management Degrees for international students If you’re an international or EU student thinking about studying at Newcastle University London, BSc Honours | N5N2 | 3 years | we can help you prepare academically, gain the appropriate qualifications and meet the English Accounting and Finance language requirements of your chosen degree. With Placement with Foundation Year BSc Honours | N5N3 | 4 years| BSc Honours | N406 | 4 years | English language courses Overview Start dates This programme is a vocationally orientated Academic English This course focuses on academic English October, January, degree for students wishing to pursue careers as International Business and the study skills you need for entry to a April, July managers and marketing professionals working Management with Foundation Year further academic preparation programme in an international context. It combines business or degree at Newcastle University London. BSc Honours | N124 | 4 years | management with contemporary marketing theory Pre-sessional English If you already hold an offer to study at June, July and practice. International Marketing and Newcastle University London, this course

You’ll gain significant real-world business Management with Foundation Year provides intensive English language London University Newcastle preparation to help you improve your English. experience, and benefit from our strong links with BSc Honours | N5N5 | 4 years | A 6- or 10-week course held over the summer. globally recognised companies, preparing you for a career in management or as an entrepreneur. International students at Newcastle University University preparation courses Overview Start dates Stage 1: You are introduced to key concepts London have the option of combining an International Foundation This course offers you progression to Year 1 July, September, and methods. These include: critical perspectives International Foundation in Business with one of in Business of an undergraduate degree at Newcastle January on business growth; consumer behaviour; our three undergraduate degrees. This four-year University London in Accounting and introduction to management and organisation; programme (or five with a work placement) gives Finance, International Business Management introduction to marketing; academic and professional foundation students the convenient opportunity to or International Marketing and Management. skills; and quantitative methods for international complete their studies with us in a single programme. You study: English for academic purposes; business management. study skills and project; introduction to These programmes are designed to improve your accounting; introduction to the study of Stage 2: You focus on: business enterprise English language skills, increase your knowledge business; and maths for business. (real business simulation over one year); of academic theory, and develop your research International Year One This course is equivalent to studying Year 1 July, September, global perspectives in managing people and skills and understanding of key academic subjects in Business of a UK undergraduate degree. Successful January organisations; global strategic marketing; marketing before beginning your undergraduate degree. With an integrated foundation year and undergraduate completion offers direct entry to Year 2 communications; operations management; and of an undergraduate degree at Newcastle research methods for business and marketing. programme, you only need to apply for one visa for the duration of your studies with us. University London in International Business Work placement (N5N3): Between Stages 2 and 3, Management or International Marketing students on the four-year degree with placement will For more information contact and Management. [email protected] have the option to spend a full academic year on a Please check the full range of entrance requirements at:www.ncl.ac.uk/london/courses/ work placement. While on placement you complete a university-preparation reflective learning report and personal learning record. For more information, including how to apply, see www.ncl.ac.uk/london/apply Stage 3: You take modules in: advertising and integrated brand promotion; direct and digital marketing; electronic business; and management, creativity, design and innovation. You will also complete a dissertation or practical consultancy project.

‘Many of the lecturers have industry experience and continue to do consultancy work with corporate organisations – it’s amazing to get first-hand knowledge from them.’ Muhammad, International Business Management BSc Honours

216 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Newcastle University London www.ncl.ac.uk/london/courses/undergraduate 217 Essential Your application We welcome applications from students from a wide variety of backgrounds information who can show the motivation, ability and potential for university study. We also accept a broad range of qualifications. We hope the information in application Your this section will answer many of your questions about the applications and admissions process at Newcastle. If you have any remaining questions please contact Student Services, who will be happy to help (see page 220 for details).

Applying to Newcastle University out so that you will be able to make decisions The ‘Qualifications’ section on page 221 provides on accepting and declining offers, and answer information about the UK, EU and international any queries relating to your application. qualifications we accept and details of our English language requirements. Disabled students and students with specific learning difficulties and Check online for the most up-to-date course and long-term mental health conditions entry requirement information for your chosen We are committed to providing an accessible degree at www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate environment for disabled students and students International students should visit our country pages with specific learning difficulties and long-term to see which international qualifications we accept: mental health conditions, and a range of support www.ncl.ac.uk/international/country is available at the University. If you are studying qualifications that are not listed in We encourage you to contact us before you apply so this Prospectus, or on our website, please contact you can find out more about the University’s provision Student Services to confirm the acceptability of your for disabled students and make an informed decision qualifications (see page 220 for details). about whether we are the right university for you. To apply for undergraduate study at Newcastle If you notify us when booking on to one of our Open University you must use the online application Days, we can arrange for you to meet informally with system managed by the Universities and Colleges members of our Student Wellbeing team. We can Admissions Service (UCAS) at www.ucas.com also organise any particular support requirements you may have for the day. Alternatively, you can The institution name and code for Newcastle that you arrange an individual visit. will need in your UCAS application are NEWC and N21. We strongly encourage you to disclose any Deferred entry information relating to your disability or medical Admissions tutors in all subject areas will consider condition in the appropriate section of your UCAS requests from applicants who wish to defer entry application. This will enable us to contact you with by one year. We expect to see on your UCAS more information about our service and to invite application some indication of how you intend you to meet a member of the appropriate team. to spend the year; for example, some students Your application will receive an acknowledgement choose to gain wider experience and increased email that includes a secure link to a webform if maturity from a year spent in such activities as work you wish to provide more information about your experience, travel abroad, GAP projects, voluntary support requirements. This is submitted direct to work, language courses or working to save money. Student Wellbeing and will not be shared without If you decide you wish to defer entry after you your agreement. Any information you choose to have submitted your UCAS application, you submit will help us to support you on admission. must write to tell us of your change of intention We can also provide degree-related information and at that stage outline your plans for the year. in alternative formats such as large print, Braille If you decide to apply after you receive the and audiotape. Please contact Student Services results of your examinations, you should make (see page 220 for details). sure that you will be contactable during your year www.ncl.ac.uk/students/wellbeing

The Old Quadrangle 218 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Essential information www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate 219 Mature students The admissions process False or misleading information If you are studying for an AS Level in a fourth We welcome applications from all candidates, Assessing your application We make offers on the understanding that if you subject, we will take it into account as part of your regardless of age or background. We know that We make offers on the basis of individual accept a place at Newcastle you will agree to overall application profile, and most admissions mature students (aged 21 or over at the time of achievement, ability and potential to succeed. observe the General Regulations of the University, tutors are equally happy for this to be either a entry) return to education for a variety of reasons, which can be found on the University’s website at contrasting or complementary subject. If you have including enhancing their career prospects, after Each degree also has specific criteria on which www.ncl.ac.uk/regulations/docs not taken four subjects, however, you will not be raising a family, or as a rewarding challenge in admissions decisions are based. This includes disadvantaged in your application. The General Regulations allow the University to exclude retirement. These differences are evident in the particular requirements relating to entry grades and,

students who are found to have provided false or application Your diverse mix of backgrounds and professions of in some cases, details of particular subjects you International qualifications misleading information in support of their application. our current mature student population. need to have studied at a certain level prior to entry. As an international university, we welcome For details of the University’s full terms and conditions, applications from international students and To apply for undergraduate study at Newcastle Entry to many of our degrees is extremely competitive see www.ncl.ac.uk/pre-arrival/regulations consider all applications on an individual basis. you must use the UCAS online application system and there are often very large numbers of well-qualified at www.ucas.com. When we receive your UCAS applicants. Admissions tutors take into account the Qualifications Please visit our country pages to see which form, we look for evidence of your potential to whole application when assessing your ability and international qualifications we accept for direct All qualifications that are of a suitable academic study successfully within higher education and potential, not just your examination performance. entry onto our undergraduate programmes. level to constitute appropriate preparation for the are particularly interested in any qualifications Should your qualification not be listed, This may include, for example: degree concerned will be considered for entry to you are currently taking or have already gained please contact our Student Services for more Newcastle. Some of our degrees also require you (whether recently or in the past). We may also your personal statement information (see opposite for contact details). to have studied specific subjects at a certain level take life experience, motivation, interests and work your school or college reference www.ncl.ac.uk/international/country prior to entry. Where relevant this information is experience into consideration, especially if they are evidence of relevant skills or aptitude included in the typical entrance requirements English language requirements relevant to the degree for which you have applied. any special circumstances that affect information. In this Prospectus, we express our If English is not your first language, you will need your application Each year our Student Wellbeing team organises entrance requirements in terms of A Levels and to show that you have an adequate knowledge of a Mature Student Event to provide information, You should not, therefore, assume that you are the International Baccalaureate (lB). written and spoken English before you begin your advice and guidance on a range of relevant issues. certain to receive an offer because you have Our website (www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate) also studies at the University. We typically require a It also provides a great opportunity for you to: achieved, or are predicted to achieve, the grade lists typical entrance requirements for each degree score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent for direct entry to find out more about what it is like when you requirements for a particular degree. for students studying the following qualifications: the University. Some degrees require a minimum of start University IELTS 7.0 or 7.5 or equivalent, whereas others will UCAS Tariff points system A Levels meet current undergraduate mature students accept a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Check Our admissions tutors do not use the UCAS Tariff who will share their experiences of student life Scottish Qualifications the entry requirements page of your chosen degree points system for expressing conditional offers, International Baccalaureate online for specific English language requirements for meet other mature students who will be starting although they may use it to help them to assess the your course: www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees at the same time as you equivalence of different combinations of qualifications Irish Leaving Certificate Tier 4 visa application students (who are not from If you have any questions about applying to offered by candidates. Achievement of an equivalent Access Qualifications a Home Office-accepted majority English-speaking Newcastle University as a mature applicant, please number of points does not necessarily mean you BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR country) also need to be proficient at level B2 of contact Student Services (see below for details). have fulfilled the terms of the conditional offer. Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma the Common European Framework for Languages Cambridge Pre-U Types of offer in each of the four components of language If you receive an offer from Newcastle, it may be If the qualifications you have or are studying are learning (reading, writing, speaking and listening). Student Services one of two types: not listed in this Prospectus, or online, please This is equivalent to at least IELTS 5.5 in each Newcastle University, King’s Gate Unconditional offer: a place has been offered with contact Student Services to see whether they of the four components. For a full list of English 0191 208 3333 (+44 191 208 3333) no conditions because you have already satisfied are acceptable for entry to a particular degree language qualifications currently considered, see www.ncl.ac.uk/enquiries the requirements for entry (see opposite for details). www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language Conditional offer: you need to meet certain conditions A/AS Levels We offer a range of English language support before your place is confirmed – admissions tutors A/AS Levels are currently the most common courses to international students to assist you during usually express conditional offers in terms of specific qualifications presented by applicants to Newcastle your academic studies; please visit pages 222–223 grades (for example AAB). In some cases, you will be University. We specify typical A Level entry requirements for more information. asked to achieve particular grades in certain subjects in terms of three grades. Unless otherwise indicated, We also offer a variety of foundation programmes Clearing the grades refer to A Level, including double awards. and university preparation courses. See page 223 In the majority of cases, we make conditional offers If you don’t get the results you need for your chosen and individual subjects for further information. on the basis of achievement at the end of Year 13 course, don’t panic. We welcome applications or final year at college. For entry in 2019, we will not through Clearing, which gives you the chance normally require applicants to have achieved more to apply for other courses. For more information, than three single-award A Levels or equivalent for entry. see www.ncl.ac.uk/clearing

220 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Your application www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate 221 English language and university Based in the heart of campus, we offer preparation courses state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities International students and dedicated accommodation for up to We provide courses that prepare international students for university study through INTO 1,000 international students. As part of our exceptional student experience and teaching excellence, Newcastle University. We can help you: We provide university-standard learning spaces study English in the UK, prior to making and use teaching methods including lectures, we also provide a range of services especially for international students your application to a UK university hands-on laboratory work, seminars, tutorials, to support you as soon as you join us. study an academic course to prepare you supported self-study and e-learning. to start a degree at Newcastle University All of our students are registered students of Our community Our city improve your English language skills while Newcastle University and can take full advantage International students We warmly welcome international students into Newcastle is a safe, welcoming and student- studying at Newcastle University of the fantastic facilities available on campus. the heart of our inclusive and collaborative learning friendly city. We’re lucky to have a compact Over the last 10 years we’ve helped over community. Over 6,500 international students campus based right in the heart of the city centre. 10,500 students develop the high levels of currently call Newcastle University home and You can walk from our campus to Newcastle’s academic knowledge and English language our global network of over 190,000 graduates main high street in around two minutes. See skills required for university. are working in all seven continents of the world. pages 20–25 to find out more about our city. Meeting us English language support Our courses Our international staff regularly travel abroad to If you are not a native speaker of English, or if English language courses Overview Start dates meet new students and can answer any questions you are a Tier 4 visa application student, you will you may have. We also work with international need to show that you have an adequate level Academic English Improve your level of academic English September, education agents who can support you through of English before you begin your studies. or meet the language requirements January, your application process. Discover where we are for a degree at Newcastle University. April, June We offer a range of modules to help you develop visiting, or find an education agent near you, at: your academic communication skills. If you are not Pre-sessional English If you already hold an offer to study at June, July www.ncl.ac.uk/international Newcastle University, this course provides a native speaker of English, we ask you to take the intensive English language preparation University English Language Assessment (UELA) Immigration and visa support to help you improve your English. when you first arrive. This helps us identify which Students from outside the UK or EU will normally A 6- or 10-week course over the summer. in-sessional modules are most relevant to you. have to apply for a study visa under the Tier 4 points- Study Abroad with English Experience life at a UK university and September, based immigration system. We have a dedicated Our in-sessional modules are all free and consist improve your English language skills. January, Visa Team which provides advice and guidance on of courses in academic reading, writing, listening Gain extra credits for your home university April, July the process of securing a visa and other immigration and speaking and online materials to help develop or prepare for study in the UK. issues. www.ncl.ac.uk/international/visa your academic grammar and vocabulary. University preparation courses Overview Start dates International Welcome We can help you arrange tandem learning where International Foundation Preparing you to progress to the first year of July, September, Our International Welcome programme helps you meet an English-speaking student who wants to learn your language. an undergraduate degree. Pathways available January you make friends with other new students, meet in: Architecture; Biological and Biomedical staff and settle in to the campus and city. We also We have courses available on campus through INTO Sciences; Business and Management; help you with essential tasks, such as opening Newcastle University, to prepare you for university Humanities and Social Sciences; Physical a bank account and registering with a doctor. study (see opposite). We also offer a range of English Sciences and Engineering www.ncl.ac.uk/pre-arrival/welcome language and academic preparation courses at our International Year One Preparing you for direct entry to the second July, September, Airport collection Newcastle University London campus. See page 217. year of an undergraduate degree. Pathways January available in: Architecture; Business As part of our Welcome programme, staff and students will be at Newcastle International Airport For more information, including how to apply, see www.newcastle.ac.uk/ipc/courses to meet you from your flight on selected days For details of English language requirements for our undergraduate degrees see page 221 or check in September and January. If you’re staying in 5TH IN www.ncl.ac.uk/international/courses/language University accommodation, our free bus service THE UK FOR will take you there. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SATISFACTION International Student Barometer Autumn 2016 (out of 42 participating institutions)

222 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / International students www.ncl.ac.uk/international 223 Meet Charlie Biomedical Sciences BSc Honours PARTNERS Programme Completed PARTNERS in 2014 How did the PARTNERS Programme help you? supported entry route It took a huge amount of pressure off my shoulders. I was concerned I might not get the grades I needed to get into university so If you have the talent and ambition for university study, regardless the lower grades offered through PARTNERS of your background or personal circumstances, we welcome your really helped me to relax. It turned out that I didn’t need the lower grade offer – I got application*. We have a range of support services available to help you the grades I needed – but that may not reach your full potential as part of our diverse student community. have been the case if it wasn’t for the offer in the first place, which put me at ease. Is university for me? PARTNERS Programme – What did you enjoy most We know that some students face extra receive a lower offer about the Summer School? challenges when applying to university. In If you’re less likely to go to university I really enjoyed the opportunity to work in the some areas of the UK, not many people go because of your family background, low University laboratories. It was a completely

to university and this can sometimes act income or school opportunities, our nationally route supported entry Programme PARTNERS different experience to what I had at college. as a barrier for young people who want to. recognised PARTNERS Programme can help. I gained valuable experience in basic lab Others may worry that they can’t afford it. It is a supported entry route to help talented techniques and the general layout of the At Newcastle, where you are from doesn’t applicants overcome barriers to applying here. University. I also had the chance to meet and limit where you can go. We offer a variety So far, we’ve supported over 4,000 students talk to other students on the PARTNERS of programmes to ensure that everyone has to study with us. course, so there were a few familiar faces access to the help and information they You’ll complete a summer school at Newcastle when the time came to start my degree. need to decide whether university is for them. University in the July of Year 13/second year of If you could give advice to a new Care leavers college, which includes introductory sessions in the subject area of the course you have applied PARTNERS student what would it be? We offer a wide range of support services to, and sessions to develop key transitional If you’re thinking about it, go for it; it’s an to help care leavers make the transition to skills necessary for success at university. opportunity not to be missed. You’ll get University study, including access to bursaries valuable experience and meet new people and a pre- and post-entry support programme. A PARTNERS offer will be lower than the who may end up being your best friends. typical offer from us, usually up to two grades, Giving yourself a chance to experience and will include successful completion of the a small part of university life before being summer school. thrown in at the deep end is really valuable! WE’VE You’ll also get help with applying for and understanding student finance, the chance SUPPORTED to meet other students on the scheme and to 4,000 STUDENTS learn more about Newcastle and student life TO STUDY WITH here. It’s a great way to find out about university. US THROUGH PARTNERS

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Our 2018–19 tuition fees are published online atwww.ncl.ac.uk/ schools and colleges undergraduate/finance and in the Fees and Funding tab of individual Student finance degree descriptions at www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees. Fees for Our extensive work with schools and colleges nationally aims to provide UK, EU and international students coming to Newcastle University in 2019 students with high-quality information, advice and events so they can have not yet been confirmed at the time of going to print in January 2018. make informed decisions about university. We’re also committed to We will update our online information as soon as it becomes available. an active programme of raising aspirations and widening participation.

Scholarships Fees and loans for UK students* Activities for schools and colleges a programme of activities for primary and secondary Working with schools and colleges Working We invest millions of pounds in financial support You don’t have to pay any tuition fees upfront We work intensively with teachers, schools, pupils, teachers and advisers, parents and carers, for students who study with us. Our range of if you take out a tuition fee loan colleges and young people to provide an extensive looked-after young people and young carers. scholarships includes: Eligible students are entitled to a loan to cover programme of subject-specific activities. Whether NERAP runs in-school and on-campus events to targeted support for UK students from the full cost of tuition fees while at university and on-campus or in-school, all the activities are run promote higher education in the region, as well as lower income families a living cost loan to help with costs such as food by our own students and graduates, who offer a advancing the professional development of those and accommodation fresh, realistic and unique insight into university life. scholarships for international students involved in guiding young people to higher education. These activities can support schools and colleges sports scholarships (see page 34 for details) You only start repaying your loans once you’re The Partnership acts as the single point of contact in with key skills development and curriculum delivery. subject scholarships for UK/EU students employed and earning more than £25,000 a year the region for widening participation outreach activity. All your student loans are added together and a See www.ncl.ac.uk/schools International Family Discounts for international Teachers’ Toolkit students with a close family member single repayment will be deducted from your salary Our staff and students visit higher education who has graduated from or is studying Your monthly loan repayments are based on how fairs and schools across the UK to provide Our Teachers’ Toolkit is an online directory that brings at Newcastle University much you earn over £25,000, not what you owe** face-to-face information about studying together all of our events, activities and resources at Newcastle and the degrees we offer. for schools and colleges in one place. The searchable If you decide not to take out a tuition fee loan and Find out more at www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/ See www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/he-fairs database contains over 400 free resources to support finance/scholarships choose to pay us direct for your studies, there are teachers, enhance lessons and inspire students. two payment options. Throughout each year of study We encourage schools and colleges to bring The directory is quick and easy to use and gives Additional costs you can pay the annual fee in full, or you can pay groups of students to our University Open Days. you access to materials such as: Some of our degrees involve extra costs that are in three instalments. Our Friday event includes a session for teachers taster events designed to inform and inspire not covered by your tuition fees such as extra and advisers. Funds may be available to support young people about higher education equipment/materials for individual projects and Based on 2018–19. Funding loan information for UK students the costs associated with bringing students from field trips. For further information on additional entering the University in 2019 has yet to be confirmed. your school or college to events on campus. workshops, talks and activities in-school costs, see our finance webpages www.ncl.ac.uk/ Students from Scotland and Northern Ireland should refer See www.ncl.ac.uk/openday and on-campus about university, university to their own student finance body. undergraduate/finance/tuition-fees subjects and the key study skills needed Access schemes research-informed teaching resources PARTNERS Programme supported entry route: access to unique and curriculum relevant our nationally recognised access scheme supports collections and facilities in our Library and eligible students who have the potential to succeed the Great North Museum: Hancock at Newcastle University. See pages 224–225 for Continuing Professional Development and more information. conferences for teachers and advisers Realising Opportunities: we lead this award- To find out what’s currently available on Teachers’ winning national scheme, which aims to encourage Toolkit, visit www.ncl.ac.uk/teacherstoolkit talented students from across the UK to apply to research-intensive universities including Newcastle. Support for teachers Fourteen research-intensive universities are involved We offer free Continuing Professional Development in the scheme, which builds upon their collective sessions for teachers and headteachers, providing experience of widening participation. information that will help you support staff and North East Raising Aspirations Partnership (NERAP): students, and introduce you to University senior led by Newcastle University, this is a collaboration managers and students to discuss current issues between the five universities in the region, and offers relating to student transition to university.

226 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Student finance www.ncl.ac.uk/schools 227 Computer Science (Mobile and Distributed Systems) Environmental Sciences (Agricultural and with Industrial Placement MComp...... 98 Environmental Science) with Placement MEnvSci...... 129 Degree index Computer Science (Security and Resilience) BSc...... 99 Environmental Sciences (Clean Technology) MEnvSci.....129 Computer Science (Security and Resilience) Environmental Sciences (Clean Technology) See page 41 for the list of subject areas that you can study. MComp...... 99 with Placement MEnvSci...... 129 Computer Science (Security and Resilience) Environmental Sciences with Industrial Placement BSc...... 99 (Ecosystem Management) MEnvSci...... 129 A Chemistry with Industrial Training Year MChem...... 81 Degree index Degree Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc...... 81 Computer Science (Security and Resilience) Environmental Sciences (Ecosystem Management) Accounting and Finance BA...... 43 with Industrial Placement MComp...... 99 with Placement MEnvSci...... 129 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem...... 81 Accounting and Finance BSc (London campus)...... 215 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry Computer Science (Software Engineering) BSc...... 99 Environmental Sciences Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year BSc (Environmental Geochemistry) MEnvSci...... 129 with Industrial Training Year BSc...... 81 Computer Science (Software Engineering) (London campus)...... 216 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Industrial Placement BSc...... 99 Environmental Sciences (Environmental Accounting and Finance with Placement BA...... 43 Geochemistry) with Placement MEnvSci...... 129 with Industrial Training Year MChem...... 81 Computer Science with Industrial Placement BSc...... 96 Accounting and Finance with Placement BSc Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry Computer Science with Industrial (London campus)...... 215 with Study Abroad MChem...... 81 Placement MComp...... 96 F Agri-Business Management BSc...... 46 Chemistry with Study Abroad MChem ...... 81 Computer Science with Study Abroad MComp...... 96 Film and Media BA...... 164 Agriculture BSc...... 50 Chinese Studies BA...... 176 Contemporary and Popular Music BA...... 179 Film Practices BA...... 165 Agriculture with Agronomy BSc...... 50 Civil and Structural Engineering BEng...... 86 Countryside Management BSc...... 127 Fine Art BA...... 132 Agriculture with Animal Production Science BSc...... 50 Civil and Structural Engineering MEng...... 86 Folk and Traditional Music BA...... 179 Agriculture with Farm Business Management BSc...... 51 Civil and Structural Engineering D Food and Human Nutrition BSc...... 183 Ancient History BA...... 88 with Year in Industry BEng...... 86 Dental Surgery BDS...... 103 Food and Human Nutrition with Placement BSc...... 183 Ancient History and Archaeology BA...... 56 Civil and Structural Engineering Digital Electronics BEng...... 116 Food Business Management and Marketing BSc...... 47 Animal Science BSc...... 53 with Year in Industry MEng...... 86 Digital Electronics with Industrial Project MEng...... 116 Applied Plant Science BSc...... 51 Civil and Surveying Engineering BEng...... 86 G Archaeology BA...... 55 Civil and Surveying Engineering MEng...... 86 E Geographic Information Science BSc...... 137 Architecture BA...... 58 Civil and Surveying Engineering Earth Science BSc...... 106 Geographic Information Science Architecture and Urban Planning BA...... 59 with Year in Industry BEng...... 86 Earth Science MEarthSci...... 106 with Year in Industry BSc...... 137 Automation and Control BEng...... 115 Civil and Surveying Engineering Earth Science with Year in Industry BSc...... 106 Geography BA...... 135 Automation and Control with Year in Industry MEng...... 86 Earth Science with Year in Industry MEarthSci...... 106 Geography BSc...... 135 with Industrial Project MEng...... 115 Civil Engineering BEng...... 85 Geography and Planning BA...... 137 Civil Engineering MEng...... 85 Economics BSc...... 108 Government and European Union Studies BA...... 194 B Civil Engineering with Foundation Year BEng...... 119 Economics and Business Management BA...... 109 Civil Engineering with Foundation Year MEng...... 119 Economics and Finance BSc...... 110 Biochemistry BSc...... 66 H Civil Engineering with Year in Industry BEng...... 85 Education BA...... 112 Biochemistry Integrated Master’s MSci...... 66 Civil Engineering with Year in Industry MEng...... 85 Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng...... 116 History BA...... 140 Biology BSc...... 61 Classical Studies BA...... 88 Electrical and Electronic Engineering History and Archaeology BA...... 56 Biology MBiol...... 61 with Foundation Year BEng...... 119 Classical Studies and English BA...... 89 Biology (Cellular and Molecular Biology) BSc...... 62 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Classics BA...... 89 I ...... Biology (Cellular and Molecular Biology) MBiol 62 with Foundation Year MEng...... 119 Combined Honours BA...... 92 International Business Management BSc...... 72 Biology (Ecology and Conservation) BSc...... 63 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Computer Science BSc...... 96 International Business Management BSc Biology (Ecology and Conservation) MBiol...... 63 with Industrial Project MEng...... 116 Computer Science MComp...... 96 (London campus)...... 215 Biomedical Genetics BSc...... 67 Electrical Power Engineering BEng...... 117 Computer Science (Bio-Computing) BSc...... 97 International Business Management Biomedical Genetics Integrated Master’s MSci...... 67 Electrical Power Engineering BSc (London campus)...... Computer Science (Bio-Computing) MComp...... 97 with Foundation Year 216 Biomedical Sciences BSc...... 67 with Industrial Project MEng...... 117 Computer Science (Bio-Computing) International Business Management Biomedical Sciences Integrated Master’s MSci...... 67 Electronic Communications BEng...... 117 BSc...... with Industrial Placement BSc...... 97 with Placement 72 Electronic Communications Business Accounting and Finance BA...... 44 International Business Management Computer Science (Bio-Computing) with Industrial Project MEng...... 117 Business Management BA...... 71 BSc (London campus)...... with Industrial Placement MComp...... 97 with Placement 215 Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng...... 118 BSc Computer Science (Game Engineering) BSc...... 97 International Marketing and Management Electronics and Computer Engineering C (London campus)...... 216 MComp...... Computer Science (Game Engineering) 97 with Industrial Project MEng...... 118 Chemical Engineering BEng...... 76 International Marketing and Management Computer Science (Game Engineering) Engineering with Foundation Year BEng...... 119 with Foundation Year BSc (London campus)...... 216 Chemical Engineering MEng...... 76 with Industrial Placement BSc...... 97 Engineering with Foundation Year MEng...... 119 International Marketing and Management Chemical Engineering with Computer Science (Game Engineering) English Language BA...... 122 with Placement BSc (London campus)...... 216 Bioprocess Engineering MEng...... 76 with Industrial Placement MComp...... 97 English Language and Literature BA...... 122 Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng...... 119 Computer Science English Literature BA...... 123 J Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year MEng...... 119 (Human-Computer Interaction) BSc...... 98 English Literature and History BA...... 123 Chemical Engineering with Industry MEng...... 76 Computer Science (Human-Computer Interaction) Japanese Studies BA...... 176 ...... English Literature with Creative Writing BA...... 124 Chemical Engineering with Process Control MEng...... 77 with Industrial Placement BSc 98 Journalism, Media and Culture BA...... 166 Environmental Science BSc...... 128 Chemical Engineering with Sustainable Computer Science (Mobile and ...... Environmental Science with Placement BSc...... 128 Engineering MEng...... 77 Distributed Systems) BSc 98 Environmental Sciences (Agricultural Chemistry BSc...... 81 Computer Science (Mobile and Distributed Systems) MComp...... 98 and Environmental Science) MEnvSci...... 129 Chemistry MChem...... 81 Computer Science (Mobile and Distributed Systems) Chemistry with Industrial Training Year BSc...... 81 with Industrial Placement BSc...... 98

228 Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 / Degree index www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees 229 L Music BA...... 180 Music BMus...... 180 Latin American Studies, see Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies BA...... 176 N Disclaimers and Law LLB...... 142 ...... Linguistics BA...... 124 Nutrition with Food Marketing BSc 183 Nutrition with Food Marketing with Placement BSc...... 183 Linguistics with Chinese or Japanese BA...... 125 acknowledgements Linguistics with French BA...... 125 O Linguistics with German BA...... 125

Linguistics with Spanish BA...... 125 Oral and Dental Health Sciences BSc...... 104 Disclaimer Alternative formats M P Although great care is taken in compiling this We can provide information on any of our courses, Mapping and Geospatial Data Science MSci...... 209 Pharmacology BSc...... 68 Undergraduate Prospectus, it is for the general and on student life in Newcastle, in alternative Mapping and Geospatial Data Science Pharmacy MPharm...... 186 guidance of prospective students only. This formats. Please contact Student Services (see with Year in Industry MSci...... 209 Philosophy BA...... 188 publication is intended for those who are interested back cover) for more information. The University Marine Biology BSc...... 144 Physical Geography BSc...... 136 in applying for admission to the University in 2019 is committed to making our website, and the Marine Biology and Oceanography BSc...... 145 Physics BSc...... 190 and is intended as advance publicity for information material provided on it, as accessible as possible. Marine Technology with Foundation Year BEng...... 119 Physics MPhys...... 190

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Marketing BSc...... 151 Psychology BSc...... 197 availability of degree programmes, subjects, modules Photography by: P Appleby; Michael Baister Marketing and Management BSc...... 152 Psychology and Biology BSc...... 198 and options within degree programmes, and of Photography; C Bishop; J Cheng; J Donoghue; Mathematical Sciences with Foundation Year BSc...... 157 Psychology and Mathematics BSc...... 198 additional opportunities such as placements, field P Jones; MH Kamaruzzaman; P Haswell; High Level Mathematics BSc...... 155 Psychology and Nutrition BSc...... 199 trips and exchange visits. Reasons for change Photography and Filming; NewcastleGateshead Mathematics MMath...... 155 Psychology and Sport and Exercise Science BSc...... 199 could include timetabling issues, changes in staff, Initiative; G Peacock; L Scott-Robinson; J Shard; Mathematics and Accounting BSc...... 156 requirements of programme-accrediting bodies, P Roughley; S Veit-Wilson; A Wallace; T Yong. Mathematics and Economics BSc...... 156 R to reflect academic changes within subject areas, Mathematics and Statistics BSc...... 155 Rural Studies BSc ...... 128 or due to minimum student numbers on a course. Thank you to all the staff and students around Mathematics and Statistics MMathStat...... 155 the University who have provided photographs Mathematics with Finance BSc...... 157 S Full details of the University’s terms and conditions, or taken part in photoshoots for this Prospectus. Mathematics with Management BSc...... 157 including reference to all relevant policies, procedures, Sociology BA...... 201 Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Spanish, Portuguese and regulations and information provision are available at This Prospectus is printed on Revive 100 Silk, Engineering MEng...... 161 Latin American Studies BA...... 176 www.ncl.ac.uk/pre-arrival/regulations a recycled paper manufactured from 100% Mechanical Engineering BEng...... 161 Speech and Language Sciences (Master of) MSc...... 204 recycled post-consumer waste and manufactured Mechanical Engineering MEng...... 161 The University is not responsible for the content Speech and Language Therapy BSc...... 204 at a mill certified with ISO 14001 environmental Mechanical Engineering with Biomedical of any websites which do not form part of the Sport and Exercise Science BSc...... 206 management standard. The paper content has been Engineering MEng...... 161 Newcastle University domain (www.ncl.ac.uk) Statistics BSc...... 155 Mechanical Engineering with Energy MEng...... 162 carbon balanced, as facilitated by the conservation Surveying and Mapping Science BSc...... 208 and whose addresses are given in this publication. Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng...... 119 charity, the World Land Trust, thereby supporting Surveying and Mapping Science Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year MEng...... 119 the preservation of critically endangered rainforests with Year in Industry BSc...... 208 Equal opportunities Mechanical Engineering with Mechatronics MEng...... 162 and species. Sustainable Transport Engineering MEng...... 162 The University’s Equality Strategy is our public Media, Communication and Cultural Studies BA...... 166 declaration of our commitment to develop a fully © Newcastle University, 2018. Medical Science (Deferred Choice) BSc...... 68 T inclusive University community, which recruits and Medicine and Surgery MB BS...... 170 The University of Newcastle upon Tyne trading Theoretical Physics BSc...... 191 retains talented staff and students from all sectors Medicine and Surgery Theoretical Physics MPhys...... 191 as Newcastle University. (Accelerated Programme) MB BS...... 171 of society equally. www.ncl.ac.uk/diversity

Microelectronic Engineering BEng...... 118 Microelectronic Engineering U with Industrial Project MEng...... 118 Urban Planning BA...... 212 Modern Languages BA...... 174

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BA...... Modern Languages and Linguistics 175 Zoology BSc...... 63 BA...... Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting 176 Zoology MBiol...... 63

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