Extra
support
Alongside supporting
your academic career, we
also want to ensure you
are getting any additional
help you might need.
At the heart of campus,
you’ll find King’s Gate, our
dedicated student services
building (pictured left).
King’s Gate is home to
our professional staff who
provide free, expert and
confidential advice on a
range of issues.
www.ncl.ac.uk/student servicesVisa services
The Visa Team provides advice
on a wide range of visa and
immigration issues including:
•
Tier 4 and PBS dependent
workshops
•
one-to-one appointments
•
a drop-in service for more
complex visa issues
•
advice on visa renewal and
eligibility to work
Living
Our dedicated Accommodation Service can offer advice on all of our student accommodation sites as well as private accommodation. See pages 34–37 for more information.World faiths
Chaplains of diverse faiths are based
in the University Chaplaincy and
are able to support students of any
faith or none. We have a dedicated
Muslim prayer room on campus and
student societies representing many
of the major religions
.
Money matters
Our Student Financial Support team
can provide help and guidance on
a range of money matters including
budgeting and funding eligibility.
Your wellbeing
Our Student Wellbeing team can work
with you even before you arrive to
create a tailored package of support
if you have additional needs relating
to a disability, health-related illness,
mental health condition or learning
difficulty. The team also provides
support to mature students and
those with childcare responsibilities.
Emotional support
Professional counsellors and
therapists offer free confidential
support including therapeutic
intervention, group work, and life
skills support. The Students’ Union
also runs a confidential helpline,
Nightline.
Newcastle University
Postgraduate Study 2017
www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduateSupporting you
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