How important are predicted grades?

Predicted grades help show a university how academically capable you are and whether you’re likely to achieve the entry requirements needed for the degree you want to study. They’re the results your teachers think you’ll achieve, whether that’s at A Level, in your Scottish Highers, or equivalent...

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How to prepare for university interviews

Whether you do a university interview or not will depend on where you want to study and the course you're interested in. If you’re expecting to interview for a place at university, read on to discover answers to some of the most commonly asked questions from applicants.

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Can I get into university if I’m studying BTECs?

Are you a BTEC student and thinking about applying to university? Find out everything you need to know about university entry requirements and whether universities accept BTEC qualifications in our latest blog.

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How to apply for university accommodation

Moving in to a university residence and living on your own, probably for the first time in your life, is a huge part of the student experience. Finding the right accommodation is key to helping you build the confidence and life skills that will make living in halls a time of amazing memories and...

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Undergraduate and Postgraduate: What is the Difference?

If you're interested in studying a postgraduate degree but keen to know how it may differ from your undergraduate studies, look no further. In this blog post we've compared both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and explored the key differences. In this blog post... What is an undergraduate...

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How to cope when your child goes to university

Let’s be honest, it’s tough being a parent when your child leaves home to go to university. You want them to become the wonderful, confident and independent person you know they can be, but it’s hard to see them go.

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What is the difference between BSc and BA Hons?

There’s a lot to think about when choosing an undergraduate degree and lots of new names and terminology to understand. Most degrees will have BA or BSc attached to their titles – but what do they mean? And what is the difference between a BSc and BA? Find out in our latest blog…

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Meet our in-house Careers Team

Did you know that here at Newcastle we have a huge student-facing department entirely dedicated to helping you prepare for the job market and achieve your dreams? We met with some of the team and asked them for their Careers Service highlights. Our Careers Service Information Officers, Careers...

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How are Master's Degrees Graded?

Whether you're interested in a Master's, you're already studying towards a Master's, or perhaps you're just curious - read our blog post on how Master's degrees are graded.

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