A Guide to Postgraduate Study 2017: Newcastle University

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Newcastle University
Postgraduate Study 2017
International students
English
Language
We offer a range of
English language and
academic preparation
courses before you start
your studies, as well as
ongoing support while
you are studying with us.
English
language entrance
requirements
If you’re not a native speaker of
English, or if you are a Tier 4 visa
application student, you will need
to show that you have adequate
knowledge of written and spoken
English before you begin your
studies.
For direct entry to a Newcastle
University course, you will typically
need an overall IELTS score of 6. 5
(or equivalent), but some courses
may ask for a higher level of English
language. You can check the
individual entrance requirements
for each course online at
Tier 4 visa application students
also need to demonstrate proficiency
at level B2 of the Common
European Framework of Reference
for Languages. This is equivalent
to at least IELTS 5.5 in each of the
four components:
• reading
• writing
• speaking
• listening
See
r the most up-to-date
information.
Alongside the IELTS test, the
University also accepts a range
of English language qualifications
including Cambridge, Pearson’s
and those from the International
Baccalaureate organisation.
Tests are normally considered
valid for two years from the date
the test was taken to the start date
of your course.
Type of programme Content and location Start date/enrolment
International
Graduate Diploma
Preparing you for direct entry to a
number of postgraduate programmes
across the University. Combines English
language learning and academic study
September and January
International
Graduate Diploma
in Business
Preparing you for direct entry to a range
of Newcastle University Business School
degrees taught at both our Newcastle
and London campuses. Combines English
language learning and academic study
September and January
English for
University Study
For students who want to improve their
level of academic English, or to meet
language requirements for a degree
programme at both our Newcastle and
London campuses
Start dates throughout the year –
September, January, April and June
Pre-sessional
English only
For students already holding an offer
to study at Newcastle or London who
need to improve their language skills
Courses are 6 or 10 weeks in length
and are held in the summer months
(start dates in June and July)
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On-campus
language support
If you are not a native English
speaker we ask you to take a short
English language assessment
when you first arrive. This helps
us to identify what extra English
language support you may need
when you are here.
Once you have started your
course at Newcastle, there are
also a number of free services to
help you continue to build your
language skills. These include:
• free in-sessional English
language courses
• tandem learning, partnering
you with an English-speaking
student who wants to learn
your language
• access to online English
language study materials,
helping you with academic
writing, grammar and
vocabulary
• courses to help improve your
writing for university study
• free access to our award-
winning Language Resource
Centre, providing:
–self-study learning materials
in over 50 languages
–24 satellite channels in over
17 languages
–over 800 foreign language
films
–dedicated computer clusters
–language learning
podcasting site
English language
and university
preparation courses
Our English language and academic
preparation courses are run by
INTO University Partnerships, a
global organisation that helps
prepare international students for
university study. Courses are run
at both our London and Newcastle
campuses and can help you to:
• study English in the UK, prior
to making your application to
a UK university
• study an academic course to
prepare you for direct entry to a
postgraduate degree at Newcastle
or London
• improve your general English
language skills
INTO Newcastle
University
INTO Newcastle University is
based in a purpose-built study centre
in the heart of the University campus
and just minutes from the city
centre. The centre includes teaching
and learning facilities for up to 1,000
international students, as well as
INTO Newcastle
University London
Students undertaking their English
language preparation courses in
London will be based at the London
campus, which delivers outstanding
learning facilities in a purpose-built
building near Liverpool Street Station.
The London campus brings together
students, alumni and businesses
from around the world and provides
a central base from which to take
advantage of all of the social and
learning attractions the capital city
has to offer.
Whether you choose to study at our
Newcastle or London campuses,
INTO provides university-standard
teaching methods including lectures,
hands-on laboratory work, seminars,
tutorials, and supported self-study
and e-learning. All INTO students
are also registered students of the
University so can take full advantage
of the fantastic range of facilities
available on our campuses.
An overview of the courses
provided by INTO is outlined
below. For detailed information
on entrance requirements and
how to apply, review the website
listed above.
INTO