| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2025-04-01 | - |
Program Overview
This program provides opportunities for doctoral students to enhance their research skills, broaden their impact, and boost their career prospects. It offers workshops and activities that cover research techniques, professional standards, and collaborative working. Students can also participate in Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) or Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) initiatives for interdisciplinary learning and potential funding.
Program Outline
Other:
Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE) researcher development programme
This program aims to help students perform better as researchers, broaden their impact, and boost their career prospects. Through workshops and activities, it builds transferable skills and increases confidence. It covers research and collaborative working techniques, professional standards, and requirements. These initiatives offer various benefits like:
- Combining expertise and training of diverse leading universities, academic schools, and academics.
- Studying alongside a cohort of other PhD students.
- Interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
- Potential funding for your PhD.
Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK
There is an update to the way professional qualifications are recognized outside of the UK starting from 1 January 2021.
Tuition fee increases
If your studies last longer than one year, your tuition fee may increase in line with inflation.
Overview:
Newcastle University is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is known for its high-quality research and teaching, and its commitment to social justice and engagement.
Services Offered:
The university offers a wide range of services to students, including: *
Careers Service:
Provides guidance and support with career planning, job applications, and internships. *Library:
Offers extensive resources, including books, journals, databases, and study spaces. *Student Support:
Provides a variety of services to help students succeed, including academic support, counseling, and disability services. *Accommodation:
Offers a range of on-campus accommodation options, including halls of residence and self-catered apartments. *Sport:
Provides access to a variety of sports facilities and activities.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Newcastle University offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students can get involved in a wide range of clubs and societies, attend events and lectures, and enjoy the city's nightlife and cultural attractions.
Key Reasons to Study There:
High-quality research and teaching:
Newcastle University is consistently ranked highly in national and international league tables.Strong focus on employability:
The university has a strong track record of preparing graduates for successful careers.Vibrant and diverse campus community:
Students can enjoy a welcoming and supportive environment.Excellent location:
Newcastle is a thriving city with a rich history and culture.Academic Programs:
Newcastle University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across a variety of disciplines, including: *
Science, Agriculture & Engineering
*Humanities & Social Sciences
*Medical Sciences
Other:
- The university has a strong commitment to sustainability and social justice.
- It is home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Centre for Ageing and Inequalities and the Centre for Data.
- Newcastle University is a member of the Russell Group, a group of 24 leading research-intensive universities in the UK.
Entry Requirements:
Academic entry requirements:
- A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in an appropriate area relevant to the proposed topic of research.
English Language requirements:
International students:
- IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component
- Pearsons PTE Academic: 54
- TOEFL iBT: 90 overall with 23 in each component
- Other equivalent qualifications
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- Students who are unable to identify a suitable supervisor can contact the School for assistance.
- Interviews may be conducted as part of the application process.
EU and International students:
- EU and international students are subject to the same entry requirements as UK students.
Entry Requirements for EU home students:
- For 2024-25 entry, Home fees for research degree students are aligned with those set by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The standard fee was confirmed in Spring 2024 by UKRI.
- International students are subject to the same entry requirements as UK students.
