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Brand new
74 millionINTO Centre forinternational studentsopened September 2012
Universitypathways
2013 2014Academic and English language
preparation for international students
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Study at aworld-claSS univerSity
Ranked12thintheUKinThe Sunday Times University Guide 2012Rankedinthetop150universitiesintheworldintheTimes Higher
Education World University RankingsandQS World University
Rankings 2011
RankedintheworldstopuniversitiesforinternationaloutlookintheTimes Higher Education World University Rankings 2011
FoundermemberoftheRussellGroup,representing24oftheUKsmosthighlyrespectedresearch-intensiveuniversities
in the heart of BritainS numBerone Student city
VotedBritainsbestuniversitycitybyMSNTravelwebsite(20082011)
Rankedamongstthetop10cheapestcitiesforstudentstoliveintheUKintheNatWestsStudentLivingIndex
LiveandstudyinourbrandnewINTOstudycentreonNewcastlesvibrantcity-centrecampus
with anall-round excellentStudent experience
Ranked10thintheUKforstudentsatisfactionintheNationalStudent Survey 2011(amongstourpeerinstitutions)
90%ofinternationalstudentsatNewcastlesaidtheywouldrecommendstudyinghere(InternationalStudentBarometer
Autumn2011)
Rankedjoint3rdforgoodsociallifeintheTimes Higher EducationStudent Experience Survey 2011
Why NewcastleUniversity?
Watch a video about studying at Newcastle
www.ncl.ac.uk/video
Take a virtual tour of our campus and the city
www.ncl.ac.uk/tour
Watch video interviews with our current INTO Newcastle
students on our official YouTube channel
www.youtube.com/user/NewcastleUniOfficial
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Newcastle University is a world-class civic university. We havea proud tradition of scholarship and a commitment to the idea
of excellence with a purpose. The reputation and popularity of
the University are backed up by the high-quality teaching and
learning experience that is available to students here. We are
ranked in the top 20 in the UK for research power and student
experience, including the international student experience.
Every year we welcome international students from more
than 100 countries to the University, and we greatly value the
cultural diversity that you bring. We are proud of what we have
to offer as a university and a city, and we want the brightest
and best students from all over the world to join our diverse
international community.Professor Chris Brink, Vice-Chancellor
Newcastle University
Welcome
ContentsAbout Newcastle University
Newcastle University 4
State-of-the-art facilities 6
Your student experience 8
University campus 10
A day in the life 12
Supporting our students 14
Preparing for your future career 16
Living in Newcastle 18
University preparation
Choosing your course 22
International Foundation 26
International Diploma 38
Graduate Diploma 42
Study Abroad with English 50
English for University Study 52
Pre-sessional English 54
General English 56Student support 58
Accommodation choices 62
Application information
How to apply 64
Application form 65
Accommodation application form 67
Terms and conditions 68
Dates and prices 70
Scholarships 71
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Independent learningIf you progress from the INTO Centre to
Newcastle University, you will continue your
development as an independent learner.
We design the Newcastle University learningexperience to give all students increasing
independence at each stage. This helps
you to develop independent research and
study skills that will be useful throughout your
university career and beyond. We provide
lots of support to help you develop as an
independent learner, including:
In-Sessional English language
programme, providing up to 12 hours per
week of free academic English language
and study skills classes for students at
Newcastle University whose first language
is not Englisha personal tutor to oversee your personal
and academic development
skills initiative ncl+, giving you the chance
to develop skills beyond your course
one-to-one support in academic writing
from our Writing Development Centre.
History and heritageNewcastle University opened as a School
of Medicine and Surgery in 1834. Over its
178-year history, Newcastle has grown into
an internationally recognised University, withacademic expertise across three faculties:
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Faculty of Science, Agriculture and
Engineering.
Global connectionsStudy at Newcastle and you will join a
community of over 20,000 undergraduate and
postgraduate students from over 120 different
countries. Our aim is that all Newcastle
University students graduate as global citizens
with the skills and knowledge they need forsuccess in the global job market.
We have exchange agreements with over
200 universities around the world many
of our degrees integrate study and work
abroad opportunities as a recognised part
of the programme.
We are one of the most expedition active
universities in the UK our Expedition
Committee funds student research trips
around the globe.
All students have free access to facilities
to learn a foreign language.
Madventurer, based in Newcastle
University Students Union, runs volunteer
projects in Ghana, Kenya, Peru, Thailand,
Fiji, South Africa and India.
We have a Medical School in Malaysia
offering full UK medical degrees we were
the first UK university to do so.
We deliver a range of degrees in Singapore
with the Singapore Institute of Technology.
Please note: Visa restrictions may apply to some of the above
activities for international students.
Research-informed teachingMany of the academic staff who teach
undergraduate and postgraduate students
at Newcastle lead the UK and sometimes
the world for their research work. It is thisresearch which shapes the content of our
degrees and forms the basis for many of
the specialist topics, particularly at later
stages. It also plays a large part in
distinguishing our degrees from similar
courses at other universities.
Russell Group memberNewcastle is a member of the Russell Group
of universities a group of 24 of the UKs
leading research universities. Our research:
helps Newcastle Universitys name to be
recognised across the world thanks toglobal media interest in our discoveries
helps us to attract the best academic
staff, who want to come and work with us
because of the exciting research work we
are involved in
helps us to earn money through research
grants. We use some of this money to
buy specialist research facilities which
our students can also use in their studies,
such as the power electrics and drives
laboratory in the School of Electrical
and Electronic Engineering, and Culture
Lab, which supports creative arts and
interactive technology projectshas contributed to Newcastle being
named as one of only six UK science cities.
INTO Newcastle University's academic programmes have been carefullydesigned with the University to give you the highest quality preparation for
direct entry to Newcastle University, one of the best universities in the UK.
Newcastle University offers a truly international experience, with a choice of
200 undergraduate degrees and more than 230 postgraduate taught courses
that will prepare you for learning, life and work around the world.
Studying atNewcastle University
Newcastle remains a destination for the
savvy student seeking a high-quality top 20
university experience in a buzzing city where
the student pound goes appreciably furtherthan in other parts of Britain.
The Sunday Times University Guide 2012
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My course in Politics is amazing. The quality of teaching we receive
is excellent and the lecturers are really helpful and approachable.
What I part icularly like about the course is that there is a lot of time
for self study. Learning in the UK is very independent and gives me
the opportunity to read more and do research on specific topics.
Nata Alieyova, from Azerbaijan
International Foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences, Grade: 69%Now studying BA (Hons) Politics at Newcastle University
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Investing in yourlearning environment
The University recently spent over 200
million improving campus facilities. We will
be investing a further 66 million over thenext three years to make sure our students
continue to enjoy the very best facilities.
Computer facilities
More than 1,400 computers on campus
with a high-speed Internet connection.
Some of our computer clusters are open
24-hours a day, including in the Robinson
Library and Students Union.
High-speed wireless Internet access is
available across campus.
Free training is available from our computer
support service for students who need
help using computers or the Universityscomputer network.
Helpdesks in some of our computer
clusters and a telephone/email
helpline that you can use if you have
any IT problems.
The Learning Lounge Internet caf in the
Robinson Library has computers with
webcams and microphone headsets
so you can call home using Skype.
Find us online
www.ncl.ac.uk/iss
Online study resourcesWe store a lot of our study resources in an
online system called Blackboard. All INTO
Newcastle University students have access
to Blackboard and it contains lots of learningmaterials that you might need when you study
here such as lists of books that you need to
read on your course. Newcastle University is
ranked 10th out of 208 institutions in the ISB
Autumn 2011 for virtual learning.
Language learning
All INTO students have free access to
our award-winning Language Resource
Centre with newspapers, books and other
resources in over 50 languages,
24 satellite channels in 17 languages
and over 800 foreign language films.
You can take part in our Tandem LearningScheme. This partners you with a UK
student who wants to learn your language,
and who will help you learn English
in return.
Students who progress to a degree
at Newcastle University will continue
to receive free In-Sessional academic
English language and study skills from
the INTO Centre.
Find us online
www.ncl.ac.uk/langcen
As an INTO student, the majority of your teaching will take place in our brandnew INTO Study Centre on campus. Inside there are state-of-the-art teaching
spaces equipped with the latest learning technologies and more than 500
study-bedrooms right next door. As a fully registered student of Newcastle
University, you can also use the Universitys learning and leisure facilities
to support your studies and to help you feel part of campus life.
State-of-the-art facilities
The learning facilities are great. The
books in the Library are easy to find
through the computer catalogue and
if you have any problems, the library
staff are really friendly and happy to
help. There are also lots of computers
throughout the campus, so I never have a
problem getting on one to do my work.
Huyen Linh Vu, from Vietnam
International Foundation in Business
and Management
Ranked in the UK top 10 for
the quality of our learning
spaces and laboratories, and
2nd in the UK for our learning
technology.
International Student Barometer (ISB)
Autumn 2011
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University Library ServiceNewcastle University has three librarieson campus. Together, they make up the
award-winning University Library Service.
The Robinson Library, our main library, is
open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
during term time.
We have two specialist libraries: the
Law Library and the Walton Medical and
Dental Library.
We have over one million books and
thousands of journals.
We have over 500,000 e-books one of
the five largest collections in the country.
Every library has a wireless Internet
connection, as well as computer clusters.
Our librarians will help you find what you need
and show you how to use the Library when
you first arrive. You will also find lots of quiet
study spaces where you can work by yourself,
as well as areas for studying in a group.
Find us online
www.ncl.ac.uk/library
Sports facilitiesAll INTO Newcastle University students enjoy
free recreational membership of the SportsCentre. Your membership includes use of
all of our indoor and outside sport facilities
(excluding the Health and Fitness Suite),
some of which include:
squash courts
high-quality pitches for football, rugby,
tennis, cricket and lacrosse
two all-weather floodlit pitches
a water sports centre on the banks of
the River Tyne, which is home to the
Universitys rowing and canoeing clubs.
Find us online
www.ncl.ac.uk/sport
Take a virtual tour of our
sports facilities
www.ncl.ac.uk/tour/campus/
sports-centre
Watch our sport video
www.ncl.ac.uk/video
Our Library is ranked 4th
out of 55 UK institutions.
International Student Barometer (ISB)
Autumn 2011
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Newcastle UniversityStudents' UnionWhen you register as an INTO Newcastle
University student you automatically become
a member of Newcastle University Students
Union. This is an independent student
organisation. It exists to represent your
interests to the University and make sure your
Newcastle experience is the best it can be.
It also has its own building on campus, with
some state-of-the-art social and support
facilities including a 24-hour computer cluster,
banking services and lots of places to eat,
drink and meet friends.
Take a virtual tour of our Students
Union Building which the
University recently spent 8 million
on refurbishing
www.ncl.ac.uk/tour/campus
Watch our Students Union video
www.ncl.ac.uk/video
Student societiesThe Students Union looks after more than
140 student societies. These cover a wide
range of interests and activities, run by current
students. Joining a society is a great way to
meet new people, learn new skills and try
activities you already enjoy or have never tried
before. Why not explore Britains beautiful
countryside with our fellwalkers or learn to
juggle with our circus skills society?
As a multicultural, inclusive campus,
we also have:
societies celebrating different nationalities
and cultures
an International Students Society, bringing
together international and UK students
with a wide range of weekly events
and activities
celebrations for Halloween and Chinese
New Year in the INTO Centre.
If there is not a society that matches your
interests, we will help you set up your own.
See our current list of societies
www.nusu.co.uk/soc/content/715763/a-z_of_societies
Small class sizes and the very best teachers make sure that INTO NewcastleUniversity students get the individual attention they need to succeed in their
classes. We also encourage you to get involved in the wide range of extracurricular
activities offered at Newcastle University. This will help you to meet and make
friends with UK students and to really feel part of campus life. They are also a fun
way to develop skills that will be useful in life beyond university.
Make the most of yourstudent experience
There is a good social side to the course
and there are 11 of us from different
nationalities. Last week for example,
when we finished an assignment, we all
went out for dinner together.
I also play cricket for the University First
XI. I have made a lot of friends through
playing cricket here, particularly
from the UK. I also played for the local
cricket club, Newcastle Cricket Club in
Jesmond. Apart from my cricket, I am a
Student Ambassador for the Business
School which involves me promoting
the University in local schools.
Prateek Kar, from India
Graduate Diploma in Business and Humanities
Grade: 70%, now studying MA Advanced
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SportNewcastle University has an excellent
reputation for sport and the support we
provide to both beginners and experienced
sports people. This includes:
professional coaching available
across many sportsElite Athletes Squad and sports
scholarships for high-performing
sports people
campus sport programme, including
exercise and dance classes
campus league and cup competitions in a
variety of sports you could join the INTO
Centre football team or form a brand new
team with friends
Go Play taster programme, giving you the
chance to try lots of different sports you
may never have played before, supported
by professional coaching staff.
Follow our progress in this years
inter-university British Universities
and Colleges Sport competition at
www.bucs.org.uk
Sports clubsNewcastle University Students Union
supports 60 student-run sports clubs, which
welcome students of all abilities, from elite
athletes to people who have never played
sport before. By joining one of our sports
clubs you become part of Team Newcastle.
Team Newcastle currently includes the
following sports and martial arts:American Football; Athletics and Cross
Country; Aikido; Badminton; Basketball;
Boxing; Caving; Canoeing; Canoe Polo;
Cheerleading; Clay Target Shooting; Cricket;
Cycling; Fencing; Football; Gaelic Football;
Golf; Gymnastics; Handball; Hockey; Ice
Hockey; Judo; Karate (Shokotan); Kendo;
Kickboxing; Kite and Windsurfing; Lacrosse;
Mountaineering; Netball; Ninjitsu; Orienteering
and Adventure Racing; Parachute; Polo; Real
Tennis; Riding; Rowing; Rugby Union; Rugby
League; Rifle Shooting; Sailing and Yachting;
Ski and Snowboard; Squash; Sub Aqua;
Surfing; Swimming and Waterpolo; Table
Tennis; Tae Kwon Do; Tennis; Thai Boxing
and Kendo; Trampolining; Triathlon; Ultimate
Frisbee; Volleyball; Weightlifting.
Find us online
www.ncl.ac.uk/sport
MusicIf you play an instrument or enjoy singing,
we encourage you to join one of our student
music groups. These include:
a jazz orchestra
a student orchestra and choir
a windbanda vocal harmony group
INTO Newcastle Choir
INTO Newcastle Ukulele band
INTO Newcastle Philharmonic group.
We also have a free weekly lunchtime concert
series on campus, giving you the chance to
listen to all different kinds of music performed
by professionals.
DramaINTO students who enjoy drama have the
chance to act, direct, get involved backstage
or simply relax and be part of the audience.
Newcastle University Theatre Society
(NUTS) has over 200 members involved in
acting, crewing, costume and make-up,
set design, lighting and sound, and
producing and directing.
Our Gilbert and Sullivan Society performs
an operetta each year.
Consistently ranked in the
top 15 universities in the
country for the past six yearsfor our achievements in the
inter-university competition.
British Universities
and Colleges Sport
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The INTO CentreThe INTO Newcastle University Centre offers
modern facilities for over 700 students,
spread over four floors. Flexible learning
spaces mirror university-style teaching which
includes lectures, hands-on laboratory work,
seminars, tutorials, and supported self-study
and e-learning.
State-of-the-art facilitiesStudents benefit from brand new state-of-
the-art teaching facilities in a modern building.
Rooms are equipped with the latest teaching
technologies and facilities, including:
a multipurpose lecture theatre
tutorial and teaching classrooms
equipped with interactive whiteboards
modern IT and multimedia suites
a modern and versatile science laboratory
a Learning Resource Centre
access to the Universitys virtual
learning environment
a caf offering a selection of
international cuisine
comfortable breakout areas for
teacher and student meetings, study
groups and relaxation
wireless Internet throughout
excellent student support services,
24-hours a day.
Learning Resource CentreThe Learning Resource Centre located in
the INTO building offers a range of learning
resources, including books, periodicals
and online resources. Within the Learning
Resource Centre there is a computer cluster
and dedicated areas for private study. Our
experienced and friendly staff are available to
provide help, advice and training to help you
make the most of the resources available.
E-learning facilitiesAll students have access to Blackboard,
the Universitys virtual learning environment,
allowing you to download lecture notes and
other useful course content, and take part
in online discussions with your teachers
and classmates.
Living at INTOThe new INTO student accommodation
provides 532 study bedrooms on the
University campus, just a short walk from the
teaching facilities. You can choose from a
variety of rooms including single bedrooms,
single studios and shared studios. All rooms
are comfortable and fully furnished with
free Internet access. Depending on youraccommodation choice, you will have either
your own modern kitchen unit or access to
shared cooking facilities. Senior Residents,
who live with students in the accommodation,
provide an additional source of support during
out-of-office hours.
For more information, please see page 62
of this brochure.
Caf and dining facilitiesPart of our exciting new living and learning
facilities is a caf serving breakfast and lunch,
as well as light refreshments all day. The caf
is a focal point of the Centre, offering students
a place to meet and relax in-between classes.
On campusStudents studying with INTO enjoy full
University status with access to all of the
Universitys excellent teaching and recreational
facilities, including the award-winning
Robinson Library, Language Resource Centre,
Centre for Physical Recreation and Sport,
and Students Union.
The newly completed INTO Newcastle University Centre opened in September2012 and is an exciting addition to the Universitys campus. It combines
exceptional learning facilities with highly-qualified teachers and dedicated
support staff and is located right in the heart of the city. Everything in the INTO
Centre has been developed with you, the student, in mind. Living and learning
on the University campus means you have access to the best learning and
recreation facilities to prepare you for life at university and beyond.
Live and learn on theUniversity campus
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The perfect place to prepare for
university is to study on a university
campus, and that is exactly what we
offer! You will live and learn at a top-
ranked UK university in an exciting,lively city. We have a fantastic range of
programmes, a new purpose-built centre
and some of the best qualified staf f you
could find anywhere in the world, who
will help to guide and encourage you in
your university adventure. Come and
join us, and find out why Newcastle
has been rated the best student city
in the UK.
Kevin Conroy, Centre Director
INTO Newcastle University
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7.30amMy alarm goes off and its time to get up and
have breakfast.
8.30amStart walking to lectures. I live in University
accommodation close to the city and campus
so I can walk to lectures in around 15 minutes.
It will be amazing for new students at the INTO
Centre instead of a 15-minute walk, their
lectures will be right outside their door!
9amLectures often start at 9am so it is good
to be so close to campus. Because my
course leads straight into the second year
of an undergraduate degree at Newcastle
University Business School, our lectures cover
a lot of the same topics as first-year business
students at the University, such as economics,
management and organisation, marketing
and quantitative methods. We also have
courses in academic English and study skills.
For teaching we are split into three groupsof around 20 people but we all come together
for lectures which last an hour each.
1pmLunch. I eat with my classmates and we
usually go to the Bistro, which is one of the
cafs on campus. I like it because the menu
changes every day and I like choosing what
to eat at random.
2pmI have a seminar with my teaching group
which has about 20 people. The seminar
follows on from the mornings lecture but,
as the group is a lot smaller, you can ask
more questions and talk about things with the
teacher. Today we are based in the classroom
but sometimes we do practical exercises like
research in shops for our assignments; so it
is great that the campus is only five minutes
walk from the shops in the city centre.
Angeline Tjandra, from IndonesiaInternational Diploma in Business
A day in the lifeof an INTO student
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I live in University accommodation
close to the city and campus so I can
walk to lectures in around 15 minutes.
It will be amazing for new students atthe INTO Centre instead of a 15-minute
walk, their lectures will be r ight outside
their door.
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5pmTeaching finishes for the day and I need to
shop for my dinner so I am going to go into
town before I go home. I buy my groceries at
different places fruit at Marks and Spencers,
meat and vegetables at Tesco supermarket
and other food at HiYoU, which is a massive
oriental food store, about 10 minutes walk
from campus, next to Newcastles Chinatown.
Todays been a busy day but it is not alwayslike this. Sometimes classes start or end
earlier and sometimes we have a longer
break during the day when I go to the
University Library or the gym in the University
Sports Centre.
7pmDinner with some of my friends who l ive in the
next block. I like to cook different dishes every
day. Today, I am having pasta with a tomato
sauce and cheese on top which is really fast
to make.
8.30pmI start working on my assignment. We have
assignments for every subject. Most of the
time, we have to write essays, reports, and do
presentations, but for Quantitative Methods it
is more about doing maths questions. I usually
work at home but the Library is open 24-hours
a day if you need it and it has a lot of books
and computers.
On evenings when I dont have homework
to do I like going to the cinema or singing
along to videos on YouTube. I am a member
of the Universitys Dance Society and I go
to beginner street dance classes on theweekends which is a great way to meet
new people. I am also a member of the
Indonesian Society and we get together
for special occasions as well as putting on
performances of traditional Indonesian culture
for international events.
11.30pmSleep.
Sometimes classes start or end earlier
and sometimes we have a longer
break during the day when I go to the
University Library or the gym in the
University Sports Centre.
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Pastoral supportLike all Newcastle students, INTO Newcastle
students have free access to a network of
professional support staff who are responsible
for looking after their academic and general
wellbeing. Some of the people on hand to
help you include:
our Visa Team who provide visa
workshops, one-to-one appointments to
check Tier 4 general application forms and
a drop-in service for more complicated
visa enquiries
our fees, funding and finance support
team for help and advice with managing
your money
professional counsellors and mental
health workers who provide support to
students who are experiencing emotional
or psychological difficulties.
Support from theStudents UnionNewcastle University Students Union
runs its own complementary range of
support services:
Student Advice Centre, a professional
service run by independent, experiencedadvisers who can offer you information
and advice
Nightline, a confidential listening and
information telephone service, run by
student volunteers throughout the night.
Find us online
www.nusu.co.uk/sac
When you arrive at Newcastle, the INTO and University Student Services teamswill be there to answer any questions you may have and to help you adjust
quickly to UK life. This support continues throughout your time here, with a
comprehensive network of people who are dedicated to looking after you.
Supporting our students
INTO Newcastle University is the
best place to study as it provides
international students with a friendly
and supportive atmosphere and really
helps to reduce culture shock.
Alma Akhmetova, from Kazakhstan
International Foundation in Biological
and Biomedical Sciences
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Disabled studentsWe are committed to making sure that ourcampus is fully accessible. Disabled INTO
students or students with specific learning
difficulties can receive support from our
Student Wellbeing team. You can contact
Student Wellbeing directly to discuss your
individual requirements and to find out what
support and facilities are available on campus.
Find us online
www.ncl.ac.uk/students/
wellbeing
Religious provisionThe multi-faith University Chaplaincy offers
support and advice to students of all faiths;
it also has links with many of the citys major
faith communities. The Chaplaincy organises
regular worship services (currently Buddhist,
Christian and Muslim), socials, discussions
and talks from its campus base. There is a
dedicated Muslim prayer room on campus,
with separate prayer facilities for men and
women. There are also student societies
representing many of the major religions within
the Students Union.
Find us online
www.ncl.ac.uk/chaplaincy
Student safetyTo help you enjoy a safe and supportive
environment on campus, we have:
security cameras across campus
a safety minibus to take students home
from campus on weekday evenings
security staff on duty across campus at
all times
residential tutors within the INTO Centre
who provide 24-hour support.
INTO student supportFor more information on the dedicatedsupport services offered by INTO Newcastle
University, please visit pages 5861 of
this brochure.
Newcastle University has achieved an overall support
ranking of 7th out of 208 institutions. We are ranked in the UK
top 10 for our Careers Service, Disability Support, Students'
Union, Computing Services and Accommodation.
International Student Barometer (ISB)
Autumn 2011
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Planning your futureNewcastle University has an award-winning
Careers Service, one of the largest higher
education careers services in the country.
As an INTO student, you will be able to call in
to talk to one of our team of advisers who can
help you prepare for your future career.
If you progress to a degree at Newcastle
University, you will have access to all of the
support and services on offer including
workshops covering useful skills such as
preparing for job interviews, writing a good
CV and much more.
Find out more
www.ncl.ac.uk/careers
Take a virtual tour of ourCareers Service www.ncl.ac.uk/
tour/campus/kings-gate
Watch our careers video
www.ncl.ac.uk/video
Newcastle is one of the best universities in the UK so employers expect a lotfrom our graduates. This is why they are in demand: Newcastle is one of the
top 20 UK universities targeted by graduate employers. We offer everything
you need to meet their expectations. This includes high-quality degrees, an
award-winning Careers Service and a huge range of extracurricular activities
to showcase your achievements.
Preparing for yourfuture career
Ranked 5th out of 208 institutions for our careers advice.
International Student Barometer (ISB)
Autumn 2011
Whatever your ambitions for the future
might be, the Careers Service has the
knowledge and tools to help you realise
your goals. We are passionate about
what we do, enabling you to get themost from the opportunities available at
Newcastle University and gain the skills
and experience needed to thrive in your
future career in the global marketplace.
Nick Keeley, Director
Careers Service, Newcastle University
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Newcastle University is based in the centre of Newcastle upon Tynein the north east of England. It is one of Britains 20 biggest cities and
is easy to reach by road, rail, sea and air.
Living in Newcastle
Newcastle has a reputation as one of the bestplaces to study in the UK
Voted Britains best University city for the past four yearsby MSN Travel website.
Ranked amongst the top 10 cheapest cities for students tolive in the UK in the NatWests Student Living Index 2010.
Voted 7th in a league of the worlds top 10 nightlifedestinations (TripAdvisers Travellers Choice Awards 2010).
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Approximately a one hourflight from from Amsterdam
Approximately a one hourflight from London
NEWCASTLE
CARDIFF
LIVERPOOL
MANCHESTER
BIRMINGHAM
LEEDS
DUBLIN
BELFAST
LONDON
AMSTERDAM
EDINBURGH
NORWICH
EXETER
BRUSSELS
PARIS
GLASGOW
From its location in the north of England, Newcastleis easy to access from the rest of the UK, as well asfrom further afield
Three hours by train from the UK's capital city, London.
International airport with flights to over 80 places worldwide.Ferry port with daily journeys to Amsterdam.
Metro rail system, with a direct route from the University to the airportand railway station.
Newcastle is also a gatewayto lots of different UKexperiences
Close to historic places like AlnwickCastle (pictured right, featured as
Hogwarts for some scenes in the
first two Harry Potter films) and
the World Heritage sites of Durham
Castle and Cathedral and
Hadrians Wall.
The coast is just a 25-minuteMetro rail ride away from
Newcastles city centre.
Stunning countryside is withineasy travelling distance in nearby
Northumberland, with its lakes, hills
and forest areas as well as northern
Europes largest manmade lake,
Kielder Water.
The beauty of Edinburgh is just anhour and a half from Newcastle by
train with easy access to the rest
of Scotland.
Three of Britains biggest cities London, Manchester and Leeds
are three hours or less from
Newcastle by train.
Newcastle is a vibrant city from dawn
to dusk. Its location is simply unique
a universi ty right at the heart of a thriving
city centre. If you want to study at an
established university and yet enjoy your
social life, then look no further because
Newcastle has it all.
The staff are both approachable and
friendly. They actively encourage
every INTO student to participate in the
many social activities; from visits to the
famous Harry Potter Castle in Alnwick,
to football matches over at the magnificent
St James' Park.
Tay Yong Jun, from Singapore
International Diploma in Business, Grade: 67%
Now studying BA (Hons) Business Management
and Marketing at Newcastle University
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Famous for its world-class culture andvibrant night life, Newcastle's city-centrecampus makes it easy for you to takeadvantage of everything Newcastlehas to offer:
Mainstream, art-house and foreign language films are
shown at cinemas across the city, as well as state-of-the-art ODEON IMAX screens at the MetroCentre.
An exciting music scene includes rock, jazz, hip hop,R&B, salsa, cabaret, classical and folk at venues big and
small, including the landmark Sage Gateshead music
centre.
A huge range of bars, clubs, restaurants and cafsmakes sure that you are never far from a menu to suit
your tastes, including our very own Chinatown.
Fine theatre spaces offer drama, musicals and dance,with discount tickets often available for students.
World-class sports venues, including St James Park,home to English Premiership football team Newcastle
United; Gateshead International Stadium, the home
of international athletics; and Emirates InternationalCricket Ground in nearby Chester-le-Street.
Art exhibitions from contemporary art at BALTIC,the largest gallery of its kind in the world, to the more
traditional approach of the Laing Art Gallery.
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into s S s egs gg qs* lg pgss s
Inte rnational Foundation Sep, Jan and Jul From IELTS 5.0 IELTS 6.0 depend ing on
pathway and course length
3 or 4 terms Year 1 undergraduate degree
International Diploma Sep, Jan and Jul From IELTS 5.5 IELTS 6.0 depending on
course length
3 or 4 te rms Year 2 undergraduate degree
Graduate Diploma Sep and Jan From IELTS 5.5 IELTS 6.0 depending on
pathway
3 terms Master's degree
Study Abroad with English Sep, Jan, Apr
and Jun
From IELTS 4.0 IELTS 6.5 depending on
intake and course length
618 months University undergraduate modules
English for University Study Sep, Jan, Apr
and Jun
From IELTS 3.0 (with a minimum of 3.0 in writing) Minimum
of one term
Any INTO academic programme
or University degree
Pre-sessional
English
Jun and Jul From IELTS 5.5 IELTS 6.5 depending upon
course length and destination
degree programme
6 or 10 weeks Univers it y degree
General English
suite of courses
Flexible both year-round
and summer
From beginner to advanced 248 weeks Not applicable
INTO Newcastle University offers a wide range of academicprogrammes and English language courses designed specifically
for international students. The courses help to prepare you for entry
to Newcastle University and adapt to living and studying in a
UK university environment.
Choosing your course
Students at INTO Newcastle University benefit from living and
studying on a university campus right in the heart of the city. We
have highly experienced and qualified teachers of both English
and academic subjects who work closely together to ensure that
you have the best possible learning experience. The aim of every
one of our teachers is to develop key learning skills to ensure
that you are able to succeed on your degree programme.
Dr Helen Douglas, Academic Director
INTO Newcastle University
* The above information is only a guide. Depending on the course, in addition to meeting the overall IELTS requirement you may need to achieve
specific scores in specified subskills. Please see the relevant course page for full details.
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Whatever your academic ambitions, our university-accredited preparationprogrammes will help you to make the transition to the British education system
and progress to your chosen degree at Newcastle University. If you do not
meet the minimum English language requirements, we offer a range of English
language courses to prepare you for university study.
Pre-university
Undergraduate
Postgrad
uate
Undergraduatedegree
Year 2
Undergraduatedegree
Year 3
Gd
Postgraduatedegree
A-levels
id
Undergraduatedegree
Year 1
Completion of undergraduate
degree or equivalent
Completion of secondary
school or equivalent
Completion of GCSEs
or equivalent
if
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Your best route touniversity successOver the last four yearsINTO Newcastle University
has helped over 2,000
students develop the
high levels of academic
knowledge and English
language skills required
for success at a top ranked
UK University.
Our class of 2011In 20102011 more than 490 students
successfully completed an academic
preparation programme at the Centre,
with over 310 students progressing to an
undergraduate or postgraduate degree
programme at Newcastle University. The
tables opposite highlight the excellent results
of some of our students in 2011.
I chose to stay at Newcastle upon complet ion of my Foundation because it is one of the best
universities for biomedical sciences. Also I was used to the city and the University and saw
no reason to leave and start again. Aside from learning how to take charge of my learning,
the teachers at INTO Newcastle also taught me about proper laboratory practices and I
loved it when we went on field trips to Cullercoats beach and the University farm.
The best thing about my degree is the lectures. There are over 300 students on the same
course, meaning that there are lots of new friends to make! INTO Newcastle prepared me
well. Learning can't be made any easier, you are exposed to a range of excellent facilit iesand the teaching is second to none.
Fitzgerald Georgewill, from Nigeria
International Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Grade: 91%
Now studying BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences at Newcastle University
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Top International Foundation students at Newcastle University
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Jane LOLOMARI Nigeria Biomedical Sciences
Fitzgerald GEORGEWILL Nigeria Biomedical Sciences
Yana DEMYANENKO Ukraine Biotechnology with Industrial Placement Year
Vincent LEONARDO Indonesia Biomedical Genetics
Ehab MOHAMED Libya Mechanical Engineering
LEUNG Sze Man Hong Kong Biomedical Sciences
WANG Pengjie China Mechanical Engineering
Zain IMRAN Pakistan Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Angeline Kosim HUI Indonesia Food and Human Nutrition
LAI Kam Pong Hong Kong Law
Elvin Lin Vui WONG Malaysia Chemical Engineering
Alhareth ALMOWELHI Saudi Arabia Surveying and Mapping Science
HO Chun Kit Hong Kong Psychology
Ka Ma TANG Macau Accounting and Finance
LAU Hei Man Hong Kong Architectural StudiesTop International Diploma students at Newcastle University
S c ds g
HSU Kai Ho Hong Kong Marketing
Jun Jie WONG Singapore Marketing and Management
Yar Hui LEE Singapore Marketing and Management
Tay Young JUN Singapore Marketing and Management
NG Yat Hei Hong Kong Marketing and Management
SO Ka Chit Hong Kong Marketing and Management
TRAN Ngoc Tuan Vietnam Marketing
XU Xiaoyi China Marketing and ManagementYIM Chloe Chir Yiu Hong Kong Marketing and Management
CHEUNG Chun Hong Kong Business Management
Stanislau BELACHKIN Belarus Marketing and Management
LIU Yu Qing China Marketing and Management
Lahari Chukkala India Marketing and Management
Fahim Bhayani Pakistan Business Management
ZHU Yuanjia China MarketingTop Graduate Diploma students at Newcastle University
S c ds g
Prateek Virender KAR India Advanced International Business Management
Bruno Crespo DIAS Brazil International Financial Analysis
XU Yang China International Business Management
ZHANG Lijun China International Financial Analysis
JIZE Liu China International Business Management
Kirill BODUNKOV Russia International Business Management
Yuichi YAMADA Japan Architecture and Planning Studies
DAI Zheng China Media and Public Relations
Alexey VARTANYAN Russia Media and Journalism
DANG Thi Thanh Nga Vietnam International Marketing
YANG Zichen China Urban Design
XU Xiuqin China Cross Cultural Communication and
International Marketing
YAN Wenchu China Masters of Education (MEd)
Kris JIARAKUL Thailand MBA
Kayoung KIM South Korea Art Museum and Gallery Studies
INTO Newcastle really helped me in
terms of study. The most impressive
development was in my English writing
which was quite low. Thanks to my
writ ing tutor, I was able to solve my
problems and write in the correct way.
Similarly, other aspects of my English
and academic level have increased.
My assignments in semester one at
Newcastle University have a 63%
average score, which is thanks to all the
teachers who taught me in INTO. I would
strongly suggest new students coming
to the UK to take a course with INTO to
prepare for university. You will find thatyour life in the university is much easier
because of it!
Jize Liu, from China
Graduate Diploma in Business
and Social Science, Grade: 67%
Now studying MA International Business
Management at Newcastle University
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What is the InternationalFoundation programme?
The International Foundation programme
combines academic study, intensive Englishlanguage preparation, study skills and cultural
orientation. If you have completed secondary
school education in your home country, the
International Foundation programme provides
preparation for direct entry to year one of your
chosen undergraduate degree programme
at Newcastle University and other leading UK
universities. In some cases, you can also use
the International Foundation as a conversion
course to change your specialist subject.
The programme has five pathways:
Architecture
Biological and Biomedical SciencesBusiness and Management
Humanities and Social Sciences
Physical Sciences and Engineering.
What is special about theInternational Foundationprogramme?
The International Foundation programme
provides you with:
full university status
a quality-assured university programme
a campus-based programme with access
to university facilities
a conditional offer of a place on the first
year of a relevant undergraduate degree at
Newcastle University
guaranteed university placement for all
successful students
professional support and guidance with
university applications
multiple start dates
the highest levels of personal careand support.
What if I do not meet theminimum English languagerequirements?Lasting four terms, the Extended Foundation
programme incorporates a term of intensive
English language tuition at the beginning
of the course, allowing you to begin your
course and improve your English to a level
appropriate for academic study. You will be
required to pass the initial English language
component before progressing to the next
stage of the programme.
If you need to study more than one term of
English in order to reach the level necessary
for academic study you should apply for
English for University Study. Please see page
52 for course details.
How is the InternationalFoundation programmevalidated?It is accredited and quality assured by
Newcastle University. Successful completion
leads to the award of Newcastle University
International Foundation Certificate (National
Qualification Framework Level 3), which is
welcomed as an entry qualification both at
Newcastle University and other highly-ranked
UK universities.
Key features
Academic content
The International Foundation programme
provides subject-specific modules thatrelate to the academic content of your
chosen undergraduate degree programme.
Individual degree programmes also stipulate
specific modules that you must study
before progression.
English language support
All students will complete a course in English
for Academic Purposes. The number of
credits taken will depend on your initial level of
English, and the level required for your chosen
degree programme.
Study skillsAn essential preparation for university,
the Study Skills module will help you work
in groups, present ideas, manage your
time, conduct research, make lecture
notes, organise the content of essays and
dissertations, and understand how to evaluate
your own work.
Field trips
To enhance the student learning experience
outside the classroom and allow you to
experience University level facilities and
teaching, there are a number of visits and field
trips organised during the programme.
The International Foundation programme prepares you for direct entryto the first year of an undergraduate programme at Newcastle University.
The programme has five pathways: Architecture; Biological and Biomedical
Sciences; Business and Management; Humanities and Social Sciences;
and Physical Sciences and Engineering.
InternationalFoundation
42%of International
Foundation
students achieved
a distinction in 2011
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Key course facts
Start dates
July, September and January
Course datesMon 01 Jul 2013Fri 13 Jun 2014 (4 term)
Mon 23 Sep 2013Fri 05 Sep 2014 (4 term)
Mon 23 Sep 2013Fri 13 Jun 2014 (3 term)
Mon 06 Jan 2014Fri 05 Sep 2014 (3 term)
Programme lengthFour terms or approximately 12 months
Three terms or approximately 9 months
Class hours21 hours per week minimum
Architecture pathway: more than 21 hours
Physical Sciences and Engineering or
Biological and Biomedical pathways: up to
27 hours per week
Age requirement17 years and above*
Academic entry requirementsCompletion of 12 years of schooling (or the
local equivalent to meet the same standard)
with good grades.
For country specific entry requirements visit:
www.intohigher.com/newcastle
Portfolio guidelines for Architecture
Students applying for the Architecture
pathway will also need to submit a
portfolio for consideration as part of the
application process.
The following guidelines have been produced
by the School of Architecture, Planning and
Landscape to assist applicants in producing
their portfolio. The portfolio should include the
following examples:
between 810 drawings showing a mixed
range of subjects, including at least 5 of
buildings, both individual and in groups;
planting and landscape; people; and
small scale informal details. The drawing
should be of A3 or A4 size and will generally
be in pencil or ink with limited colour as
appropriate to the subject. At least one
drawing should be of the building where
the applicant lives
provide a measured plan of a room where
the applicant lives, showing door and
window openings, and furniture layout,
all drawn accurately to scale
a short description (approximately
300500 words) of the building in which
the applicant lives. Identify the age,
style, and design features and the
reasons for liking/disliking it.
Portfolios that do not comply with these
guidelines will not be considered suitable
for entry and applicants will be required
to resubmit.
Portfolios will be assessed at key timesthroughout the academic year. For full details
of assessment dates visit:
www.intohigher.com/newcastle/
foundation-architecture
There will only be a July (4 term) and
September (3 term) intake for the Architecture
pathway. Places are limited on this popular
programme and will be in very high demand,
so early application is advised.
English language entry requirementFour term: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5
in all subskills) or equivalent
Three term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0
in all subskills) or equivalent
For students progressing to Newcastle
Law School
Four term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0
in all subskills) or an equivalent score
Three term: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5
in all subskills) or an equivalent score
If you do not meet the minimum English
language requirements you should apply for
English for University Study. See page 52for course details.
Tuition fees
Pathway in Architecture:
Jul start (4 term): 18,500
Sep start (3 term): 14,750
Pathway in Biological and
Biomedical Sciences:
Jul and Sep start (4 term): 18,500
Sep and Jan start (3 term): 14,750
Pathways in Business and Management;
Humanities and Social Sciences:
Jul and Sep start (4 term): 17,500
Sep and Jan start (3 term): 13,750
Pathway in Physical Sciences
and Engineering:
Jul and Sep start (4 term): 18,500
Sep and Jan start (3 term): 14,750
Tuition fees do not include:
text books and other learning materials:
an additional charge in the region of
170 per academic course (3 term),
200 per academic course (4 term)
an additional 325 per year fee to cover the
use of laboratory facilities (only applicable
to science based courses).
For further guidance please check with
the INTO Admissions Office or youreducation agent.
These start dates are not available for
the Architecture pathway.
* All students commencing courses on a published
September start date must be 17 years old by 31
December of that calendar year. For all other start dates,
students must be 17 years old on the published start date
of the course.
Assessment
Grades from the International Foundation do
not count towards your final degree, but help
the University determine whether you meet
the specified progression grades for direct
entry to your chosen degree.
Assessment is both formal and informal.
Informally you will receive advice andfeedback from your teachers. You will also be
assessed by a combination of examinations
at the end of each semester, and coursework
which may include written assignments,
reports, practical exercises, a design portfolio,
group and individual research projects,
presentations and problem-solving exercises.
Academic guidance
You will receive support from your tutor on
personal and academic issues, including
advice on your studies and career plans. We
also have an International Liaison Officer who
will help with your application to NewcastleUniversity and arrange visits to your academic
School so that you can learn more about your
chosen degree programme.
Progression to Newcastle University
If you successfully complete the International
Foundation programme and meet the
specified course requirements, you are
guaranteed progression onto the first year
of an undergraduate degree programme at
Newcastle University.
For further information on the specified
grades required for entry to NewcastleUniversity and deadlines for applications,
please see pages 3237.
Excellent choice of undergraduate
degree subjects
Newcastle University teaches close to 200
undergraduate programmes, including
degrees in areas such as accounting and
finance, architecture, business management,
economics, law, marketing, agriculture,
biological sciences, most branches
of engineering, computing science,
mathematics, marine engineering, offshore
engineering, food and human nutrition, mediastudies, politics, sociology and town planning.
International Foundation scholarships
There are a number of 100 per cent tuition
fee scholarships available for high-achieving
students who need to study an International
Foundation. Scholarships are available for
September and January intakes. For full
details, please see page 71 or visit: www.
intohigher.com/newcastle/scholarships
University scholarships
All students who successfully complete the
International Foundation programme withat least 70 per cent overall in their academic
modules (including 65 in the EAP module)
and select Newcastle as their first choice
university, will automatically be eligible for a
2,000 scholarship from Newcastle University
for their first year of undergraduate studies.
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International Foundation programmes at INTO Newcastle UniversityThe table below provides details of the academic modules that you may study as part of the International
Foundation programme. All students complete a common core, which includes modules in English for
Academic Purposes as well as Study Skills. Additionally, individual degree programmes stipulate specific
modules which you must study before being permitted to progress onto your chosen degree programme.
For more details on destination degree programmes, the specified subjects you must
study and the scores required for guaranteed entry to Newcastle University, please refer
to page 3237 of this brochure.
i f a (120 s)
c s Ss s lg g ss s s s:
English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Study Skills and Project (30 credits)
Introduction to British Institutions
and Culture (10 credits)
Portfolio (20 credits)
Project Design (20 credits)
architecture
town planning
i f Bg B Ss (120 s)
c s Ss s lg g ss s s s:English for Academic Purposes
(20 or 40 credits)
Study Skills and IT (20 credits)
Mathematics and Statistics
(20 credits)
Biology (20 or 40 credits)
Chemistry (20 credits)
Physics (20 credits)
agriculture
biochemistry
biomedical Sciences
biomedical Genetics
environmental Sciences
food and human nutrition
marine biology
pharmacology
physiological sciences
psychology
zoology
i f Bsss mg (120 s)
c s Ss s lg g ss s s s:
English for Academic Purposes
(40 credits)
Study Skills and Project (30 credits)
Introduction to British Institutions
and Culture (10 credits)
Introduction to the Study of Business
(20 credits)
Maths for Business (20 credits)
this module is compulsory for
degrees marked with * in the
next column.
accounting and finance*
business management*
economics*
economics and
business management*
financial and business economics*
law
marketing*
marketing and management*
politics and economics*
i f hs S Ss (120 s)
c s Ss s lg g ss s s s:
English for Academic Purposes
(40 credits)
Study Skills and Project (30 credits)
Introduction to British Institutions
and Culture (10 credits)
Introduction to the
Study of Humanities
and Social Sciences (20 credits)
Introduction to Sociology
(20 credits)
geography
law
media, communication
and cultural studies
politics
sociology
town planning
i f ps Ss egg (120 s)
c s Ss s lg g ss s s s:
English for Academic Purposes
(20 or 40 credits)
Study Skills and IT (20 credits)
Mathematics for Physical Sciences
and Engineering (40 credits)
Physics (20 credits)
Chemistry (20 credits)
Principles of Computing
(20 credits)
accounting and mathematics
chemical engineering
chemistry
civil engineering
computer science
electrical and electronic engineering
eonomics and mathematics
financial mathematics
marine technology
mathematics
mechanical engineering
naval architecture
surveying and mapping science
statistics
Recommended study plan and progression routeIf you meet the programmes academic entry requirements but do not meet the minimum English language
requirement for entry to the three-term International Foundation programme, you may be eligible to apply for
the Extended Foundation programme, which includes additional English language preparation. Examples of
the combined programme are set out below:
2013 2014 2015
m J J ag S o n d J fb m a m J J ag S o n d J fb m a m J
IELTS 5.0 Extended Foundation programme (4 term) Undergraduate degree year one
IELTS 5.0 Extended Foundation programme (4 term) Undergraduate degree year one
IELTS 5.5 International Foundation programme (3 term) Undergraduate degree year one
IELTS 5.5 International Foundation programme (3 term) Undergraduate degree year one
Please note students wishing to progress to Newcastle University Law School will require a higher level
of English for entry to the International Foundation programme. Please see page 3237 for further details.
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Common modulesfor all pathways
All students will follow compulsory modules
in English for Academic Purposes to
develop competence in academic study,
communication and research. Most students
will follow the full 40 credit module across both
semesters. In exceptional circumstances,
some students with a high level of English on
entry may be allowed to take only 20 credits
of English and select an additional 20 credit
module to make up the total of 120 credits for
the programme.
English for Academic Purposes
(20 or 40 credits)
This module is designed to help students
develop their skills and confidence in
academic English for university study. Four
key skill areas are covered: reading, writing,
listening, and speaking. The aim is to prepare
students to be able to operate successfully
in an undergraduate study environment. All
the skills are important and all are developed
in an integrated and task-oriented way.
The module will encourage you to take
responsibility for your learning and a lot of
emphasis is placed on self-study, student
research, student-led presentations, seminar
discussions, e-learning and group work. The
module is assessed via a mixture of tests and
coursework tasks.
Common modules forArchitecture; Business andManagement Foundation;Humanities and Social SciencesFoundation
Introduction to British Institutions
and Culture (10 credits)This module will provide a broad introduction
to British institutions and culture to enable
students to understand the broader
contexts of business, humanities and social
science subjects in a UK university. Topics
covered may include: local and national
government and politics; legal institutions;
geography and sociology of the UK and the
North East; business in the UK; and the UK
education system. The module features
lectures, seminars, discussions and student
presentations and is assessed via exams,
written work and spoken presentations.
Study Skills and Project (30 credits)
This module is designed to help you adjust
to the specific demands and expectations
of UK higher education. The skills covered
will include: personal and time organisation;
library and information skills; using and
interpreting data; team-working skills;
problem-solving skills; examination and
revision techniques; presentation skills; and
avoiding plagiarism. Students also have
workshop sessions in core ICT skills including
the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email,
and web-based learning systems. The
module is assessed by a mixture of individualand group tasks and more centrally by the
submission of an extended essay or project.
This is compiled in semester two and allows
students to explore a topic of their choice and
conduct a small-scale research study and
write up the results.
Common modules for PhysicalSciences and EngineeringFoundation; Biological andBiomedical Sciences Foundation
Study Skills and IT (20 credits)
This module is designed to help you adjust
to the specific nature, demands and
expectations of UK higher education. The
module will help you develop key study skills
for successful study at university level in the
UK, including learning methods, teaching
styles and assessment systems. This will
include: taking notes in lectures and making
notes from texts; library and information
skills; using and interpreting data; planning,
preparing and checking assignments; team-
working skills; oral presentation skills; seminar
skills; examination and revision techniques;
proofreading; using dictionaries and
academic reference books; and information
literacy and time management. In addition,
you will develop competence in core ICT skills
including the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
graphs and interpreting data, and web-based
learning systems. It may also be possible to
attend some first-year undergraduate classes
as a learning experience.
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Specialist modulesArchitecture Foundation
Portfolio (20 credits) / Project Design
(20 credits)
These modules consist of a series of studies
on architecture styles and themes which
culminate in the presentation and assessment
of a design portfolio. There is also a tutorial-
led design project focussing on the planning,
location and design of a small building. This
will be assessed at the end of the module.
Specialist modulesBusiness and ManagementFoundation; Humanities andSocial Sciences Foundation
Introduction to Sociology (20 credits)
This module offers an introduction to
sociological concepts and methodological
approaches, as well as the opportunity to
study key sociological issues with particularreference to modern British society.
Introduction to the Study of Business
(20 credits)
This module will help you understand key
features of business in the UK. Students are
introduced to many aspects of business in
preparation for a range of business degrees.
Topics covered range from motivation,
management and leadership, business
classifications, business funding in the UK,
scrutiny of corporate annual reports and
accounts, how economic factors affect
business, marketing, and current themesin business. You will be taught in lectures,
seminars and tutorials, and will be assessed
via examinations and coursework.
Introduction to the Study of Social
Sciences and Humanities (20 credits)
A broad-based module which examines what
is meant by social sciences and humanities
and the nature of academic knowledge and
research in these areas. It includes a review
of articles about topics in the social sciences
and humanities; and study of the city of
Newcastle and its region from geographical,
sociological, political, historical, cultural and
artistic perspectives.
Maths for Business (20 credits)
This is compulsory for all business
degree programmes and optional for
other programmes. The module covers
mathematical and statistical techniques
that have applications in business and in
economics. The course initially reinforces
algebra skills and then builds on these in the
areas of equation handling and graphing
techniques. Differentiation is introduced as
a technique for finding the slope and turning
points of a curve. You will develop skills
in the area of handling, summarising and
representation of data, and become familiar
with probability as a concept. The concept of
correlation is also introduced and developed
to establish relationships between variables.
Specialist modules for PhysicalSciences and Engineering;Biological and BiomedicalSciences Foundation
Foundation Biology 1 (20 credits)
This module provides an introduction to cell
biology to give you a strong understanding
of the processes involved in cellular life and
their roles in the function, reproduction and
development of living organisms. Topics
also include enzymes, biochemistry of
energy production, molecular genetics and
the genetics of inheritance. It combines
theoretical, laboratory and case-study
work. Your learning experience is also
supplemented with field trips to the Centre
for Life and Newcastle Universitys Electron
Microscopy Unit.
Foundation Biology 2 (20 credits)
This module examines the organisation of the
human body and the biological systems vital
to its function, as well as the life that surrounds
us. You will learn about classification,
evolution, human physiology, plant biology
and ecology. The module combines
theoretical and laboratory work, and is
supplemented by field trips to Newcastle
Universitys Close House Field Station and
Nafferton Farm.
Foundation Chemistry (20 credits)
You will be expected to have a basic
grounding in chemistry. This module develops
the concepts in physical, inorganic andorganic chemistry required for studying at
degree level in physical sciences, engineering
or biological sciences. It also includes
laboratory and project work to supplement
theoretical studies.
Principles of Computing (20 credits)
This module provides a foundation
knowledge and understanding of a range of
computing skills. It enables you to develop
skills for planning and designing systems
and/or software.
Foundation Physics (20 credits)This module builds on basic physics
knowledge to develop the descriptive and
mathematical understanding of the physical
principles required for studying physical
sciences and engineering at higher levels.
The module combines theoretical principles,
practical applications and laboratory work.
Mathematics for Physical Sciences
and Engineering 1 (20 credits)
This module is designed to develop your
competence in several important areas
of mathematics: algebra, geometry and
numerical methods. The algebra topics
include the study of functions, graphs and
complex numbers. Youll learn how to solveequations which dont have exact solutions
an area called numerical mathematics.
Youll learn about matrices, which are used
to represent collections of numbers; they can
be used to solve large systems of equations
or even store pixel values in a digital image.
Many problems in science are solved using
vectors and so this module introduces the key
concepts of vectors and polar coordinates.
Mathematics for Physical Sciences
and Engineering 2 (20 credits)
This module includes some elementary
topics from algebra and trigonometry.This module introduces the core methods
of calculus, differentiation and integration.
No prior knowledge of calculus is assumed.
Youll learn how calculus can be used to find
the optimal solution to problems in science
and engineering and discover several key
applications of integration. Many problems in
science are modelled with differential
equations; this module will show you what
they mean and how to solve them in simple
cases. In the final stage of the module youll
see how calculus can describe mechanical
systems exhibiting simple harmonic motion
and circular motion.
Mathematics and Statistics
(20 credits)
This module builds on basic mathematical
knowledge to prepare students in those
areas of mathematics and statistics required
in biological sciences and some physical
sciences (excluding mathematics, physics,
chemistry and engineering). The module
covers mathematics, from basic algebra
through to an introduction to differential and
integral calculus, while the statistics covered
focuses on key data handling, presentation
and analysis skills.
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The following pages provide detailed information aboutwhich modules you need to study and what grades you need
to be guaranteed a place on your chosen undergraduate degree
programme at Newcastle University in September 2014.
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Architecture BA 3 65 - English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Study Skills and Project
Introduction to British Institutions
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Portfolio and Project Design (average 60%) 60
Town Planning BA 3 65 - English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
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Accounting and Finance BA 3 65 55 English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
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Introduction to the Study of Business 65
Economics BSc 3 65 55 English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Study Skills and ProjectIntroduction to British Institutions
and Culture
Introduction to the Study of Business 60
Economics and Business
Management
BA 3 or 4 65 55 English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Study Skills and Project
Introduction to British Institutions
and Culture
Introduction to the Study of Business 60
Financial and Business
Economics
BSc 3 65 55 English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Study Skills and Project
Introduction to British Institutions
and Culture
Introduction to the Study of Business 60
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Business Management BA 3 65 55 English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Study Skills and Project
Introduction to British Institutions
and Culture
Introduction to the Study of Business 60
Marketing BSc 3 or 4 65 55 English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Study Skills and Project
Introduction to British Institutions
and Culture
Introduction to the Study of Business 60
Marketing and
Management
BA 3 or 4 65 55 English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Study Skills and Project
Introduction to British Institutions
and Culture
Introduction to the Study of Business 60
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Law LLB 3 70 - English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
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Politics and Economics BA 3 65 55 English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Study Skills and Project
Introduction to British Institutions
and Culture
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progression routes
Disclaimer
The progression grades covered by this brochure are subject to change from time to time, both before and after a candidates admissions.
Changes may affect the availability of degree programmes. The University may also revise entry requirements, if circumstances make this
necessary, without notice.
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Law LLB 3 70 - English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Study Skills and Project
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Combined Honours BA 3 or 4 65 - English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Study Skills and Project
Introduction to British Institutions
and Culture
Introduction to the Study of Humanities and Social Sciences 60
Geography BA 3 65 - English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Study Skills and Project
Introduction to British Institutions
and Culture
Introduction to the Study of Humanities and Social Sciences 60
Media, Communication
and Cultural Studies
BA 3 65 - English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Study Skills and Project
Introduction to British Institutions
and Culture
Introduction to the Study of Humanities and Social Sciences 60
Politics BA 3 65 - English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Study Skills and ProjectIntroduction to British Institutions
and Culture
Introduction to the Study of Humanities and Social Sciences 60
Politics and Sociology BA 3 65 - English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Study Skills and Project
Introduction to British Institutions
and Culture
Introduction to the Study of Humanities and Social Sciences 60
Sociology BA 3 65 - English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Study Skills and Project
Introduction to British Institutions
and Culture
Introduction to the Study of Humanities and Social Sciences 60
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Mathematics
BSc 3 65 65 English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Study Skills and IT
Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (65%)
Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (65%)
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Economics and
Mathematics
BSc 3 65 65 English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Study Skills and IT
Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (65%)
Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (65%)
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Financial Mathematics BSc 3 65 65 English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)