Mature Students

We welcome applications from mature students (aged 25 and over at the start of your study). The average age of our postgraduates is 35 but we regularly have people in their 40s, 50s and 60s studying at Newcastle.

We recognise the experience, maturity and understanding that mature students bring, so you can be assured that your application will be taken seriously.

Once you have arrived, support for mature students includes:

  • mature student orientation programme before the start of term to introduce you to other mature students
  • free, impartial advice from our Student Finance Adviser