Welcome to Newcastle, where you'll quickly discover that our vibrant city comes with its own unique language—Geordie! If you're new to the Toon (that’s ‘Newcastle’ to the locals), you might be hearing our local accent for the first time. Some of the words and phrases will be new to you, but don't...

One of the first choices you'll need to make when considering a Master’s is whether to enrol on to a taught Master's or a research Master's course. In this blog post, we explore the key differences between these two types of postgraduate degree - helping you make an informed decision about which...

Coming to the end of your Bachelor’s degree and considering further study? When choosing a Master’s degree, the range of available postgraduate courses can be overwhelming. In this blog post, we explore two types of Master's degrees; Master of Science (MSc) and Master of Research (MRes), looking at...

Read our blog by Master's student, Hannah, to find out why she chose to study an MRes degree. Applying to postgraduate programmes became one of the most confusing challenges I’d ever faced. Finding a programme that matched what I wanted, a price I could afford, and finish with a degree that would...