Location
3 Hours on the train to London
1.5 hours on the train to Edinburgh
Newcastle International Airport:
15 mins from Newcastle city campus
Direct flights to London, Dubai, Paris and Amsterdam
20 mins on the metro to beaches
Compact campus
University, city and accommodation within walking distance
Newcastle University – key facts
Established in 1834
School of Medicine and Surgery
Comprehensive university
Member of the Russell Group – world leading research
A global university: NewcastleUniversity, Newcastle University London, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia and Newcastle University International Singapore
Over 200 undergraduate programmes and around 300 postgraduate programmes
23,000 students including 5000 international students
Around 90 students fromTaiwan
Pre-departure briefing(April/May)
Over 180,000 graduates world wide
Active alumni group in Taiwan
Why Newcastle?
Global top 150 world universities (QS 2019: 141)
Graduates in demand – consistently one of the top 20 universities ‘most targeted’ by the UK’s leading graduate employers
Gold status in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework
City centre campus
Member of the Russell Group – world leading research
Recommended by people like YOU! Over 94% of international students at Newcastle would recommend studying with us
Top 10 for student support
Happiest city in the UK!!
3rd cheapest place to live in the UK...
Academic structure
3 Faculties 19 Schools
Medical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
ClinicalMedical Science
Dental Sciences
Psychology
Science, Agriculture and Engineering
Computing
Engineering
Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
Natural and Environmental Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS)
Architecture, Planning and Landscape
Arts and Cultures
Education, Communication and Language Sciences
English Literature, Language and Linguistics
Geography, Politics and Sociology
Historical Studies
Law School
Modern Languages
Newcastle University Business School
Combined Honours Centre
Translating & Interpreting
4 pathways: Interpreting, Translating & Interpreting, Translating and Translation Studies
Common first year. Specialise in the second year. No quota on each pathway. Around 50-60 students in each stage.
2-year programme First year entry: IELTS 7.0 (6.5: S & W; 6.0: L & R) Second year entry: 7.5 (7.0) One application deadline: 15 February 2019
Interviews: End of March-Mid April 2019
All or parts of: Q&A, an impromptu speech, 2 sight interpreting tasks (one for each language direction)
Interview tips: practice sight interpreting/translating. Keep up with current news (read mainstream newspapers and magazines in English and Chinese)
Cross Cultural Communication
Only in the world which offer such a broad range of optional pathways
Uniquely international in terms of student cohort, with up to 35 countries represented
Cross-Cultural Communication
Applied Linguistics taught in the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences
Education taught in the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences
International Management taught in Newcastle University Business School
International Marketing taught in Newcastle University Business School
International Relations taught in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology
Media Studies taught in the School of Arts and Cultures
International Multimedia Journalism (IMJ)
Around 60 students in IMJ and 40 in Media and Journalism (MJ)
Share very similar sem 1 & 2 with MJ, Sem 3: three professional practice modules (Broadcast/Video Journalism, Online Journalism and Advanced Reporting) for IMJ and research dissertation for MJ
Careers: all areas of traditional journalism and media (newspapers, magazines, TV, radio and online), corporate media production, advertising, PR, NGOs and charities.
Student background: experienced journalists and those with no experience
Tips for preparation: read, watch and listen to journalism!
Architecture
MSc Advantage Architecture Design NEW (Pathway: Computation, Sustainable Buildings and Environments, Property Development and Architecture and Cities) – requires portfolio
MSc Urban Planning NEW Accredited by Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) (Pathway: (Development, Global Development, Regeneration. Conservation, Green infrastructure and landscape planning)
MA Urban Design - requires portfolio
MA Landscape Architecture Studies - requires portfolio MA Planning Environment and Research
MA Regional Development and Spatial Planning
Culture and Heritage
Master of Arts (MA) degrees: 1 year
Art Museum and Gallery Studies (from Art related background)
Heritage Studies
Museum Studies
Opportunity to have work placements in a suitable gallery, museum, or heritage site. 12 days long or 6 weeks long
Masters of Practice (MPrac) degrees: 2 year
First year: MA
Second year: 36 week work placement in the UK or abroad Art Museum and Gallery Practice, Heritage Practice, Museum Practice
Academic requirements
Undergraduate
We accept various qualifications e.g. GE A-level, IB, Junior College Diploma and Bachelor’s degree
Postgraduate (choose Taiwan from ‘entry requirements’)
For masters that look for 2.2: Min 70-75% average in UG
For masters that look for 2.1: Min 75-80% average in UG
Cost of Living and Accommodation
Relatively low cost of living in Newcastle
As a guide, we estimate that a undergraduate students will need around £9,000 - £10,500 one academic year, a postgraduate student will need between £11,000 - £12,500
Accommodation Options:
University accommodation
Managed Partnership accommodation
Private accommodation (own, family, friends)
INTO Accommodation (for INTO students only)
We guarantee accommodation for our students (conditions applied)
Alumni events in Taiwan
Newcastle University offers strong academic programs, a global network, and affordable living. It's an excellent choice for international students.
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