Newcastle University Open Access Centre

Open Access CentreSelf-study language learning at one of the foremost independent language learning centres in the UK.

You can access self-study resources in over 50 languages and in a range of formats including:

  • 40 PCs equipped with language learning software
  • 24 satellite channels in 17 languages
  • 800 foreign language films
  • online English language study materials
  • language learning podcasting site.

All students and staff of Newcastle University can use the Open Access Centre free of charge. Members of the public can also join the Centre for a fee.

We are located in the Old Library Building - once the reading room, now a multi-million pound state of the art study centre.

ncl+ logoThe Open Access Centre is now part of ncl+.