According to one of the most popular university ranking systems – QS World University Rankings – our facilities are five-star. High specification labs, innovative teaching and lecture spaces, clinical skills suites, rehearsal spaces, industry standard workshops and studios, are just the tip of the...

You may think you’re an Open Day pro, after all you probably attended university Open Days when choosing your undergraduate degree.  But this year, when it’s likely Open Days will be predominantly online, do you really know how to get the most out of a virtual postgraduate event? 

Choosing the right university – whether you’re hoping to do an undergraduate degree or want to go on to postgraduate study – can be tough. Deciding where to go and what to study can take months of research and careful thought and, with so much information available, you can end up feeling a little...

It's been a strange year for all of us, especially young people. As 2020 draws to a close, we thought we would take this chance to wish you all a restful and happy Winter Break. However you're planning on spending the Winter Break, do use this time to rest and recharge ahead of the new year. We...

Now that you’ve submitted your application to study a Master’s degree are you wondering what happens next? Read on to discover some of the steps you’ll need to take once you’ve secured an offer for your dream degree and what your first few weeks of postgraduate study will be like with us.

When it comes to achieving a balance between work, family and school, it may feel like you’re never going to get it right. What works for you may not work for me. What worked for you last week may not work for you this week. And so on.  People have made huge careers trying to help others achieve a...

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...

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. 

So much is said about the social aspect of university for Undergraduate students, but what about Postgraduate students? Read our blog post by Museum Master's student Sakshi, as she explains whether Master's students can join societies. 

Everybody seems to be talking about online learning, but what does it actually mean? And are there any good things about studying online? Find out in our latest blog post.