Newcastle University

A university of distinction 
Newcastle University is a member of the elite Russell Group, an association of leading research-intensive universities. The Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008 also reaffirmed our position as one of the UK’s top 20 research institutions with ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ research in all 38 of our subject areas. Our graduates also have an enviable employment record – 97.88% of our UK and EU postgraduates progressed to employment or further study within the first six months of graduating.

At our compact, city centre campus we offer a range of taught programmes and research degrees in the following subject areas: arts and humanities; biological, environmental and agricultural sciences; biomedicine; business, finance and management; education, communication and language sciences; engineering and computing science; physical and mathematical sciences; social sciences and law.

International centre for culture
Heritage, language, music and the arts are an important part of our research and teaching portfolio. We have recently opened a new £4.5million music building which has 24-hour practice rooms, including a large ensemble/band room, and studios equipped with state-of-the-art technology for sound synthesis, composition and recording. We are also a major partner in the Great North Museum: Hancock. The Museum houses internationally acclaimed natural history, archaeological and ethnographic collections.

Science and engineering
Our taught and research programmes are designed to meet the current and future needs of the science, agriculture and engineering industries and we work closely with industry, government departments and communities to develop innovative solutions. Our main research themes are: energy and providing a lead in the development of future low-carbon economies; environment and finding sustainable solutions through the study of urban, rural and marine environments; information and the need to address a range of societal challenges; nanoscience and nanotechnology and how it can be applied for societal and economic benefit.

Newcastle biomedicine
We have been teaching medicine since 1834 and have 175 years’ experience of medical excellence.
We offer a range of taught and research courses tailored to the specific needs of biomedical scientists, healthcare professionals, practicing clinicians and dentists. Our internationally excellent research is undertaken within seven clinically focused research institutes: Ageing and Health; Cell and Molecular Biosciences; Cellular Medicine; Health and Society; Human Genetics; Neuroscience; Northern Institute for Cancer Research. We also have a joint North East England Stem Cell Institute in partnership with Durham University.

Student facilities and accommodation
• Affordable University accommodation close to campus and advice and assistance for students who prefer to live in private accommodation.
• A large-scale, high-quality computing service with a reliable and secure network and easy access to the Internet and e-mail.
• Three on-campus libraries – the Robinson Library, the Walton Library (Medical and Dental) and the Law Library.
• An open access language centre for foreign language learning and INTO Newcastle University for English language programmes.
• An award-winning careers service.
• Excellent sports facilities and plenty of opportunities to play sports for fun, fitness or serious competition.

Funding and scholarships
Funding for all our taught programmes and research degrees, including international scholarships, can be accessed via our online postgraduate funding database (www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding).

Travelling to Newcastle
Newcastle has good road and transport links. Newcastle International Airport is just outside the city and there are good rail links (London is just three hours away).

Visiting Newcastle
Our next Postgraduate Open Day is on Friday 18 February 2011. This is a perfect opportunity to discuss your study options, meet current postgraduate students and attend talks about postgraduate study, funding and careers. For more information and to reserve your place see www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/visit/open or call +44 (0)191 222 8545.

Contact
Enquiries Service
Newcastle University
6 Kensington Terrace
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
T +44 (0)191 222 5594
W www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate or www.ncl.ac.uk/enquiries (online enquiries)