Newcastle University
Newcastle University is a member of the Russell Group, an association of leading research-intensive universities. It has developed from its origins as a School of Medicine and Surgery, established in 1834, through to the modern, successful and forward thinking institution that it is today. Situated in the heart of one of the UK's most dynamic cities, the University is home to more than 19,600 full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students, including students from over 100 countries.
We are one of the top 20 UK universities targeted by graduate employers and have an excellent track record for graduate employment with UK/EU postgraduates going on to graduate level occupations within six months of graduating. As well as winning nine prestigious national careers awards, our Careers Service has also been ranked second out of the 91 institutions surveyed in the latest International Student Barometer (ISB) survey (2009).
The University awards a range of taught degrees which are not only highly invaluable for your career development, but also provide an excellent foundation for research degrees. They include Master of Arts (MA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (MEd), Master of Law (LLM) and Master of Science (MSc). Postgraduate Diplomas, Certificates (eg Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) and other qualifications are also offered.
www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught
Research degrees are available at both the doctoral level (PhD, EngD, Integrated PhD, DDS, MD, professional doctorates) and Masters' (MLitt, MPhil, MMus, MRes) levels. We will support you in your studies by providing you with comprehensive training in both generic skills and competencies associated with your personal and career development, alongside specific skills needed for your research project. To view our online Postgraduate Prospectus see www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/research
We are one of the top research universities in the UK with a reputation that is based on the quality of our work and our research approach, which engages communities, organisations, business and industry. In 2009 we attracted £87.8million through new research grants and contracts and our income from UK research council awards puts us amongst the top 10 universities in the UK. We contribute to major European and international research networks and the quality of our work is world class. The latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008, identified research that is 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' in all of our submitted subject areas.
At Newcastle, we have a proven track record of meeting the most pressing societal challenges through socially relevant research, and the quality of our work has been recognised through prestigious awards such as the Queen's Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education. To find out more about research news at the University please see www.ncl.ac.uk/research/news/press.htm
The University Library service provides more than one million books, 5,000 printed journals and a huge number of electronic journals and books. You will also have access to one of the best University computing services in the UK.
If English is not your first language, INTO Newcastle University provides a number of services to assess and further develop your language skills. The Language Resource Centre is free to all Newcastle students. It provides materials and facilities for the research, learning, teaching and practice of over 50 foreign languages.
The University also provides an excellent range of social activities through its students' Union (www.unionsociety.co.uk), and sporting facilities through the Athletic Union and the Centre for Physical Recreation and Sport (www.ncl.ac.uk/cprs).
