Postgraduate Programmes and Graduate Diploma
Postgraduate study is a range of courses for students that have already completed an undergraduate degree.
At Newcastle University, our range of postgraduate programmes can be studied by taught methods, by research, or a combination of both. In international terms, a postgraduate programme may be called a 'masters', 'graduate' 'doctoral' or 'PhD'.
Taught Programmes
A postgraduate taught programme can be invaluable to your career development. It can also provide an excellent foundation for a research programme.
Our degrees are flexible: you can choose options to match your studies to your interests. A taught programme can lead to the award of a:
- Master's Degree
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Postgraduate Diploma
Find a taught programme.
Graduate Diplomas and English language courses from INTO Newcastle University
INTO Newcastle University, our on campus language centre, provide English language training before you study here. Find out more about the postgraduate INTO courses available.
Research Degrees
A research degree can provide a route into an academic career. It can also give you access to opportunities in commercial research and development, consultancy, or lead to your own business.
You can undertake research to:
- contribute to knowledge of your subject
- develop your employability skills
- work on projects with industrial partners
There are different types of research qualifications:
- Master's qualification- LLM by research, MLitt, MPhil, MMus, MRes
- Doctoral qualification - PhD, Integrated PhD, Professional Doctorate
Find out more about research degree options.