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Applications and Offers

Apply now for your postgraduate course.

Before you apply

Before you apply to Newcastle University, we've created some helpful tips that you might find useful: 

  • give yourself lots of time for the application process  
  • find a course that suits you, research it online and ask questions 
  • research module guides for each course  
  • for research degrees, identify potential supervisors and have a discussion with them before applying 

Why not: 

Our staff and students are available to answer any questions by phone and email. We're here to help you to make the right decision. 

Many prospective students find it helpful to discuss their options with someone who has already experienced the process. 

Find your course  

We have over 300 postgraduate degrees to choose from.  

Discover our courses now, and find out which will help you achieve your goals.  

Advice and resources 

Explore our application advice and resources tips.   

Here, you’ll gain expert help and support in preparing you to apply for a course at Newcastle University.  

You'll discover how to write your personal statement and find what to include.  

You'll also get useful interview preparation tips and discover the application preparation required for MPhil, PhD, MLitt and MRes programmes. 

Ready to apply 

When you've chosen your postgraduate course, you can apply through our application portal. Some courses have an alternative application method, meaning you won't be able to apply through our application portal.  

For more information on the application process, see the 'How to apply' section on your chosen course page

Applying through our application portal 

Prospective students register and apply using our Apply to Newcastle Portal.

Education Agents applying on behalf of prospective students for postgraduate study  – make sure you have registered first before you apply using our Apply to Newcastle Portal.

You'll use the application portal to:

  • view real-time updates

  • upload documents

  • manage your application

  • view and accept any offers

  • paying deposits

  • making enquiries 

If you're a current student at Newcastle you don't need to create a new account. Instead, use your Student Self Service Portal (S3P) login and password. 

Help with your application 

There are a few variations in postgraduate taught (PGT) and postgraduate research (PGR) course applications.  

We've illustrated these differences in the advice in our handy guide. 

Your offer - what happens next? 

We aim to respond to your application within 30 working days. For some courses, or during busy times, this may take longer. If we need further information to help us make a decision, we will email you.  

You can track the progress of your application by logging in to the Apply to Newcastle Portal.  

Our Offer Guide explains everything you need to know about your Newcastle postgraduate study offer. We'll tell you what you need to do and when.  

How we process your offer depends on whether you are an international student or a home student. This depends on your fee status and we'll confirm this in your offer letter.