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Undergraduate Study

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Find the degree for you

At Newcastle, you'll get a world-class education, and leave as a highly desirable graduate prepared for your career. Most of our undergraduate degrees are three, four, or five years in length, depending on the subject you choose and whether you opt to undertake a study abroad or work placement as part of your studies.

What are the different types of undergraduate degrees?

The two most common Bachelors degree are:

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc)

You can also study for a Bachelor of Education (BEd), Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB).

An integrated four-year Undergraduate Masters has an additional fourth year at postgraduate level.

What’s the difference between undergraduate and postgraduate study?

An undergraduate student is someone who is studying their first degree and has yet to graduate.

Undergraduate degrees, or Bachelor degrees, involve the in-depth study of one or more subjects. They're the next step in higher education after A Levels.

A Postgraduate degree is a higher degree studied after an undergraduate degree. Postgraduate study covers a wider range of qualifications.


Your journey to Newcastle

We're committed to delivering an outstanding learning experience that equips our students for future success. Study with us and you'll be challenged and supported, so that you can achieve great things. Find out more about studying with us at the links below.

Our students

United Kingdom

Louise from United Kingdom

Agriculture with Farm Business Management BSc Honours

I chose to study at Newcastle University as I knew it would give me lots of opportunities to undertake new challenges

India

Aaryan from India

Computer Science BSc

To support my studies, I’ve been awarded a VCIS (Vice Chancellor International Scholarship) worth £4,000. The rest of my fees are self-funded.

India

Madiha from India

English Literature with Creative Writing BA

The application process was straightforward and I felt very supported by the University throughout.

Czechia

Hana from Czechia

International Business Management BSc

I’m not sure what I want to do in the future, being able to study lots of different modules is giving me the chance to explore all the possibilities.

USA

Eleanor from USA

Architecture BA

From the moment I stepped foot on Newcastle University’s campus, it was my top choice.

Turkey

Dilay from Turkey

Accounting and Finance BSc

The social life at the university is diverse. I get to make friends and keep up with my healthy lifestyle while I study.

India

Mannik from India

Economics and Finance BSc

I have had opportunities to speak with associates and managing directors in investment banking, which has clarified my vision.

France

Margaux from France

Combined Honours in Politics and Sociology BA

It didn’t take me long to feel at home.

Türkiye

Ela from Türkiye

BEng Mechanical Engineering

Newcastle University stood out for its welcoming atmosphere, with hundreds of clubs and societies, and its excellent graduate employability record.