Teaching and Support
Our teaching is seminar-based, combining sessions led by full-time staff and students.
Teaching
Teaching is interactive and student-focused and includes:
- discussion of taught and read material
- individual and/or group projects
- case study analyses
- practical projects
- external practitioner speakers
- field study visits
Course staff support study and Blackboard provides online access to course materials. Private study is required on top of the scheduled teaching hours.
Assessment is on both individual and group written projects and presentations for taught modules. There is also a research dissertation.
CURDS staff supervise the Master's research dissertation. Potential research topics can link course material with practitioner-related concerns.
Student support
We arrange seminars to help support postgraduate, post-doctoral research and academics. We work with the Regional Studies Association and the Institute for Economic Development.
University support
At Newcastle we provide excellent support services for our students. Our Student Advice Centre, Student Counselling Service and other central services provide help on a range of topics.
Personal tutor system
The University runs a personal tutor system to give you help and advice. Your tutor is a member of our academic staff, and acts as a personal link between you and the University.
We have further support information available for:
Financial support
We have a great deal of general information on student finance to help you.
Accommodation
When you choose a university you are also choosing your home for the next few years. We have a range of accommodation available for all students. Find out more on our accommodation pages.