Newcastle University
Postgraduate Study 2018
Study with us
This section is designed to give you an
overview of the different qualifications,
study experience and support you can
expect if you choose to study with us.
We have a broad range of taught courses
and research degrees to choose from
and these are listed in the Subject
Search on pages 66 to 95.
More detailed information on the structure
of the courses, modules, assessment methods,
facilities, academic specialisms, entry
requirements, funding and fees, application
process and the career destinations of our
graduates can be found at:
www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses40
Studying with us
Taught
courses
Studying a taught postgraduate course marks a
significant change from an undergraduate degree.
Overall, you can expect the content to be more
academically challenging and involve a greater level
of specialist subject knowledge. You will be expected
to work more independently, think critically, and
challenge ideas.
Although formal timetabled lectures and tutorials
are still part of the course, your contact hours
may be less frequent than on your undergraduate
degree, and you will need to be more self-directed
in your learning when it comes to building your
research knowledge and expertise.
Read on to find out what our students have
to say about studying a taught degree and the
differences they found between undergraduate
and postgraduate study.
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www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate