Why Newcastle?

We offer a range of research-led postgraduate courses in Architecture, and Architectural Design; Urban Planning, and Urban Design; Landscape Architecture, and Landscape Planning Management.   

Our research-led postgraduate courses will engage you with the latest ideas while challenging and supporting you to stretch your thinking and creativity. Study a Masters with us and we’ll help to get you ready to lead in your chosen profession and vocation.   

The historic and dynamic city of Newcastle is important to the education we offer, and provides a real-life case study of the built environment for our programmes. From its Roman and medieval past, Newcastle became an industrial powerhouse with grand Georgian streets. Nowadays, our contemporary city is renowned for its community spirit, arts-led regeneration and sport.  

  

What we offer  

  • Top 100 for Architecture/Built Environment in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023  
  • National and International Accreditation: Five national and international accrediting bodies recognise our courses. These bodies admit graduates to become members of their professions.  
  • Purpose-built workshops: You will have access to a fully equipped analogue workshop and casting space as well as state-of-the-art digital fabrication facilities, including 3D printers: a CNC router; and laser cutters.  
  • Access to design studios: Our architecture students have access to the design studios including CAD facilities, drawing boards and software licenses.  
  • Expert faculty: We offer a breadth of expertise from leading professionals and practices enabling you to engage with the latest knowledge and world-leading research helping you to build your future career.  
  • The opportunity to participate in and share the annual degree show where your work will be displayed.

 

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Our courses

APL Degree Show 2023

Each year, the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape recognises the achievements of its talented cohort of students with a Degree Show.

This is a celebratory event in which the work of the University's Architecture, Landscape and Urban Design students is put on display and shared with fellow students, staff, local practices and the public. 

Student life

Find out more about life as a postgraduate student at Newcastle University. Discover how the city itself, local community and extra-curricular opportunities available will make your time at Newcastle unforgettable.