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From writing your covering letter and statement, to outlining your academic aspirations. This is your step-by-step guide to joining Newcastle as a NU Futures candidate.
Life in Newcastle and the region
Discover a city and region bursting with culture, personality and a warm welcome.
Vibrant, thriving and friendly, Newcastle has gained a well-deserved reputation. It's one of the UK’s favourite cities. It's the cosmopolitan capital of the North East of England.
Newcastle is a big city in a small space and it has a sizeable student population. It's easy to get around and is well connected. The Metro rail network runs across the city, from the airport, to the North Sea coast.
Our city boasts world-class sport, music, and shopping right in the city centre. Newcastle's thriving arts and culture scene is packed with:
- world-class music venues
- award-winning museums
- a diverse mix of galleries
- several stunning theatres
There’s no shortage of things to do. As one of the most affordable cities in the UK, your investment goes further in Newcastle.
There are plenty of market stalls in Newcastle to buy fresh fruit and vegetables on a budget.
Newcastle is home to a whole host of galleries and museums that exhibit both local and international showcases.
The Sage Gateshead is a music centre with an international profile and hosts a range of artists.
Newcastle has a vibrant nightlife, with bars, theatres, comedy clubs and more.
There are loads of places to eat in Newcastle, whether it's one of the nationwide chain restaurants around Eldon Square or an independent eatery.
The Grainger Market is home to a variety of independent retailers and food vendors.
St James' Park - home of Newcastle United - is visible from across the city.
There's a whole range of places to go for a drink in the evening, whether it's for a coffee or a cocktail, Newcastle's nightlife is diverse.
Northumberland Street in Newcastle city centre is a short walk from campus and home to a whole range of retailers.
Leazes Park sits in the shadow of St James' Park and is just over the road from our city-centre campus.
Artisanal producers, food stalls and craft-makers all sell their wares at the weekly Quayside Market.
Tyneside Cinema shows a range of films, from classics to foreign language films and there's also an Empire Cinema at the Gate, showing all the latest blockbusters.
