International Graduate Diploma
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Special features
Benefit from a dedicated INTO practice space
as well as access to the University’s music
practice facilities.
Attend and participate in regular concerts
given by students of Newcastle University’s
International Centre for Music Studies.
Become part of a vibrant music community,
which has strong links with key music venues
such as the Sage Gateshead, home of the
renowned Royal Northern Sinfonia.
Learn from music specialists and benefit
from one-to-one tuition from experienced
tutors and composers.
What will I study?
Core modules
Creative Practice (20 credits)
English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Harmony and Analysis (10 credits)
Music in Context (20 credits)
Study and Research Skills (30 credits)
You will need to earn 120 credits to successfully complete your pathway programme.
For detailed module descriptions, please visit:
www.intostudy.com/newcastle/coursesProgression options
You can progress to the following Music degree at Newcastle University from
this pathway. The table provides information about what grades you need
to achieve to be guaranteed a place at Newcastle University in September 2019.
Music
Want to find out more?
Visit our website or for help with your
application, contact our Admissions
team or your education counsellor.
Start dates
September and January
International Graduate Diploma with
Pre-sessional English
June
Programme length
3 terms or approximately 9 months
International Graduate Diploma with
Pre-sessional English
4 terms or approximately 12 months
Class hours
21 hours per week minimum
Class size
Maximum of 16 students per class
for English language teaching
Academic entry requirements
A pass in an undergraduate degree or a Diploma
(3–5 years) with suitable grades.
Relevant music background
You will need to submit either a performance video or
a composition portfolio, depending on your intended
focus in the Creative Practice module, and a separate
curriculum vitae (CV).
For guidance on the requirements, please visit:
www.intostudy.com/ncl/music-grad-dipSubmissions that do not comply with the guidelines
will not be considered suitable and applicants will be
required to resubmit.
English language entry requirements
3 term:
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0
in all subskills) or equivalent
4 term:
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5
in all subskills) or equivalent
If you do not meet the minimum English language
requirements you should apply for our Academic
English course. See pages
34- 35for
more information.
Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is
able to accept other English language qualifications.
For more information on accepted qualifications
please see:
www.intostudy.com/selt-alternativesAward and validating body
Successful completion of the International Graduate
Diploma programme leads to the award of Graduate
Diploma of Higher Education (FHEQ Level 6) from
Newcastle University.
Tuition fees
See page
36for course dates and prices.
For full course information visit:
www.intostudy.com/newcastle/coursesProgress to a postgraduate degree at one of
the best universities in the UK to study music
Study in a department where over 70% of Music
research is ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’
Find the most up-to-date information here:
www.intostudy.com/newcastle/coursesDegree subject
Specific requirements
English level
Final academic grade %
Music
MMus
None
65 with 65 in writing 65
NEW FOR 2018
4.5 million
investment in purpose-built
Music Studios
75%
of 'research outputs' in
Music are 'world-leading'
or 'internationally excellent'
(Research Excellence Framework 2014)
“The most important thing I learned was
essay writing skills. On my postgraduate
degree programme I felt more comfortable
than my classmates because I was so
familiar with academic essay writing.”
Yang, China
Graduated with MA International Financial Analysis from
Newcastle University and now a PhD Researcher in the
Quantitative and Applied Spatial Economic Research
laboratory (QASER) at UCL
Degree subject
Specific requirements
English level
Final academic grade %
International Politics
(Global Justice and Ethics)
MA
None
65
60
International Relations
MA
None
65
60
Law*
LLM
No module less than 60%
65 with 60 in writing
65
Marine Transport Management*
MSc
None
65 with 60 in all subskills 60
Media and Journalism
MA
None
65 with 60 in writing
and speaking
60
Media and Public Relations
MA
None
65 with 60 in writing
and speaking
60
Museum Practice
MPrac
None
65 with 60 in writing
and speaking
60
Museum Studies
MA
None
65 with 60 in writing
and speaking
60
Politics (Research)
MA
None
65
60
Regional Development and Spatial Planning
MA
None
65 with 60 in all subskills 60
Sociology
MA
None
65
60
Transport Planning and Business Management*
MSc
You will be required to pass a University Health and Safety test
65 with 60 in all subskills 60
Transport Planning and the Environment*
MSc
You will be required to pass a University Health and Safety test
65 with 60 in all subskills 60
Transport Planning and Engineering*
MSc
You will be required to pass a University Health and Safety test
65 with 60 in all subskills 60
Transport Planning and Intelligent Transport
Systems (ITS)*
MSc
You will be required to pass a University Health and Safety test
65 with 60 in all subskills 60
Transport Planning and Modelling*
MSc
None
65 with 60 in all subskills 60
Urban Energy Technology and Policy
(Engineering)*
MSc
None
65 with 60 in all subskills 60
World Politics and Popular Culture
MA
None
65
65
* Previous study in a relevant academic discipline or relevant industry experience is required.
Find the most up to date information here:
www.intostudy.com/newcastle/coursesContinued
Prepare to progress to a degree at Newcastle University: