Northumbria University

Introduction

You've got your first degree and know your career direction. Make the next step with Northumbria University, committed to giving you the best postgraduate learning environment possible right in the heart of the city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Investing in our students is at the heart of everything we do, which is why we've recently invested over £130 million in improving and developing our teaching and learning environment, providing you with everything you need to succeed in your chosen area of study.

We offer more than 200 postgraduate courses (many vocational), 150 part-time courses and around 25 distance learning courses, designed to offer you real skills which are relevant in today's global workplace. Our research community is based within The Graduate School, where we hold an excellent record in postgraduate research across a wide range of academic disciplines.

So if you want to become part of one of the most successful modern universities in the UK, read on for a flavour of Northumbria University...

• An excellent range of applied research opportunities including MPhil/PhD and Professional Doctorate awards.
• Student support including accommodation, childcare, careers advice and student wellbeing services.
• Excellent IT facilities, including 2,300 PCs, terminals and laptops available for student use across the campus with standard and specialist software.
• Access to a comprehensive range of library and learning services which may be accessed on and off campus, as well as state-of-the art learning resources to aid flexible study.
• Top sports and recreation facilities, offering a wide range of options to assist students in following a healthy life-style.
• Newcastle upon Tyne, the easily accessible and lively regional capital for the North East of England - with an international reputation for culture and recreation offering all the benefits of a thriving city with affordable living.

Study and applied research opportunities

Northumbria University has 9 academic schools each offering a range of postgraduate taught courses and research opportunities.

To search our range of postgraduate courses click here for our online database.

For information on our range of postgraduate research opportunities and support offered by The Graduate School, please visit our online database.

To find out more about our academic schools, click on the links below:

• School of Arts & Social Sciences
• School of the Built and Natural Environment
• School of Computing Engineering & Information Sciences
• School of Design
• School of Health, Community and Education Studies
• School of Law
• Newcastle Business School
• The Graduate School
• School of Life Sciences

Fees and funding

Fees vary depending on which taught course area of research you are interested in studying. Here at Northumbria, we endeavour to keep charges and fees to the minimum required to preserve the quality of our programmes, and these will normally only increase in line with inflation.

Fees for UK and European students

Tuition fees per year for taught courses range from £700 to £14,475*, depending on the length, mode and programme of study. Research fees for MPhil and PhD programmes range from £1666 to £9200 depending on length, mode and subject. (NB. Fees for Professional Doctorate programmes should be obtained from individual Schools). Further details on fees for taught courses can be found in our postgraduate prospectus. click here to order your copy. click here for further information on research fees. Visit our website for details on how to apply for research study.

(*based on 2008 figures)

Fees for international students

Visit our website to find out more about international fees and scholarships. The fees cover the majority of courses but there may be variations. For specific fee information for your course, please contact the International Office on +44 (0) 191 227 4274.

Funding for UK students

With the exception of PGCE students, most postgraduates are self-funding. There may be a small number of grants available, but grants for postgraduate programmes are awarded on a national and competitive basis.

The main sources of financial support for postgraduate students from England and Wales are the studentships offered by the Arts and Humanities Research Board and the central Government Research Councils. Students from Northern Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man and Channel Islands should apply to their respective education authorities for details of funding opportunities.

Disabled student allowance

For students with disabilities or specific learning difficulties, there are allowances available. To find out more, contact our Disabilities support team on +44 (0) 191 227 3849.

Funding for European Union students

Students resident in an EU state may be eligible to apply to the British Academy and Research Councils, although the awards will normally only cover tuition fees.

Funding for international students

There are various funding opportunities available to International Students. For further information about schemes and sources of funding, students should consult their own government. The British Council may also be able to offer advice.

Financial advice and support

For help and practical advice on a wide range of student finance issues including; part-time funding; postgraduate funding; budgeting and disabled students' allowance, contact our Student Wellbeing Service on +44 (0) 191 227 4127.

See what our students have to say

"I'm originally from Berlin in Germany and previous students on this course from my university in Germany recommended it. I'd like to work as a Project Engineer and as the tutors have increased my passion for academic research with their provocative style I've applied for a PhD here."

Robert C. Moehler
MSc Project Management

"I like the structure in which the course is run, the way which you self-learn and you have complete freedom on how to structure your work on a day-to-day basis."

Matt Sutherland
PhD Business

...and our Academics

"I have always been interested in film and television programmes and how they shape our perception of our culture and the world. Working here is exciting. I enjoy sharing my passion for the subject with the students. The courses we teach cover various aspects of cinema and television and I am part of an enthusiastic and international team of experts."

Dr Tobias Hochscherf
Lecturer in Film and Television Studies

"The Graduate School pools the extensive background in research which the University offers. We support our research students by maintaining regular contact with research degree candidates across the whole University offering induction and training sessions, and then finally, recognising their excellent achievement by awarding research degrees to successful candidates. The Graduate School also provides a basis for informal networking, the use of meeting/examination rooms and a resource centre to aid research."

Professor Dr John R. Dean
D.Sc., Ph.D., DIC, M.Sc., B.Sc., FRSC, C.Chem., C.Sci., Cert. Ed., Registered Analytical Chemist.
Director of 'The Graduate School'

Want to know more?

Why not order a copy of our postgraduate prospectus which will give you a snapshot of Northumbria University, how it feels to be a student here, whether full-time or part-time, the fantastic facilities and the high quality teaching and support that you can expect.

Contact us

Address
Admissions
Northumbria University
1st Floor Trinity Building
Northumberland Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
Tel 0191 227 7420
Email: er.admissions@northumbria.ac.uk
Web: northumbria.ac.uk

To register with our enquiry service for a prospectus, information on Open days and much more, please visit northumbria.ac.uk/enquiries