How do I apply

The Application

Complete the online application form http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/form/

It is essential that you follow the guidance before applying the CPD modules. Please click here or follow the information below:

Notes for the application form

  • In the Programme of Study box please search for “standalone" and select "6025P standalone modules (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences - part time)".
  • In the Studentship field please state the code CATFS.
  • In the first line of your personal statement you must include the module code this can be found on the website http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ecls/postgrad/modules/sltcpd/
  • A contribution to fees via bursaries for SLTs in the North-East region of 50% is available for the forthcoming academic year.   If you believe you are eligible for this support please select “Partially Sponsorship/Scholarship” in the “How do you intend to pay fees?” box and then type in Newcastle University SLTCPD in the “Who is the sponsor/funding body?” box.
  • Ensure you include a reference from your managerindicating that you have approval in principle to conduct assignments related directly to your workplace context.

What happens next?

  • Your application will be sent to Admissions.
  • Admissions will send your online application to the selector(s) to review
  • The selector(s) will decide if you are eligible for the module and for the bursary, if applicable.
  • A letter/email will be sent out to you to advise you of the decision the selector(s) has made. 
  • If successful you will be advised that you have been accepted for CPD within ECLS.
  • If unsuccessful a letter/email will be sent to you to notify you of the decision.

My application was successful, what next?

Payment

If you wish the University to invoice your sponsor / employer so that we can register you before we receive payment then:

  • You will then need to provide a letter from your sponsor / employer confirming they are willing to pay the fee & quoting the address to which the University can send an invoice.
  • Please include a purchase order number if possible. The letter must be signed and on headed paper and must quote the Programme code (CPD Framework: Standalone modules HASS 6025P) and the specific module code SPE83XX
  • Send the letter to the Programme Secretary: Speech & Language CPD modules, ECLS, Newcastle University, King George VI Building, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU
  • To help avoid any delay please let the Programme Secretary know that this will be the payment method

OR

  • If you will be paying the course fee, please complete the online process: http://onlinepayments.ncl.ac.uk
  • You should quote your student number prefixing it with 's'
  • Please note:  the modules will only run if a minimum requirement for student numbers is met. There is therefore a risk that a module you have applied for will not run as advertised. You will be kept informed in as timely a manner as possible should this be the case and if possible we would look to running the module again at a later date. You would of course be fully reimbursed should this occur.

Registration

  • You will then register online for the module. You need to do this to gain access to the University Library and online resources. If you don’t register then you will be unable to receive any University credits
  • You will then need to submit (preferably electronically) a photo so that we can issue you with your student ID card (smartcard).
  • You will then be able to access the library facilities and “Blackboard”.
  • You will be able to collect your handbook and smartcard on your first day of attendance