Undergraduate Study
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Find the degree for you
At Newcastle, you'll get a world-class education, and leave as a highly desirable graduate prepared for your career. Most of our undergraduate degrees are three, four, or five years in length, depending on the subject you choose and whether you opt to undertake a study abroad or work placement as part of your studies.
What are the different types of undergraduate degrees?
The two most common Bachelors degree are:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
You can also study for a Bachelor of Education (BEd), Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
An integrated four-year Undergraduate Masters has an additional fourth year at postgraduate level.
What’s the difference between undergraduate and postgraduate study?
An undergraduate student is someone who is studying their first degree and has yet to graduate.
Undergraduate degrees, or Bachelor degrees, involve the in-depth study of one or more subjects. They're the next step in higher education after A Levels.
A Postgraduate degree is a higher degree studied after an undergraduate degree. Postgraduate study covers a wider range of qualifications.
Our students
Ela from Türkiye
BEng Mechanical Engineering
Newcastle University stood out for its welcoming atmosphere, with hundreds of clubs and societies, and its excellent graduate employability record.
Aaryan from India
Computer Science BSc
To support my studies, I’ve been awarded a VCIS (Vice Chancellor International Scholarship) worth £4,000. The rest of my fees are self-funded.
Madiha from India
English Literature with Creative Writing BA
The application process was straightforward and I felt very supported by the University throughout.
Hana from Czechia
International Business Management BSc
I’m not sure what I want to do in the future, being able to study lots of different modules is giving me the chance to explore all the possibilities.
Eleanor from USA
Architecture BA
From the moment I stepped foot on Newcastle University’s campus, it was my top choice.
Dilay from Turkey
Accounting and Finance BSc
The social life at the university is diverse. I get to make friends and keep up with my healthy lifestyle while I study.
Mannik from India
Economics and Finance BSc
I have had opportunities to speak with associates and managing directors in investment banking, which has clarified my vision.
Margaux from France
Combined Honours in Politics and Sociology BA
It didn’t take me long to feel at home.
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Chelsie from United Kingdom
BSc Computer Science (Game Engineering)
“Experimenting with side projects gave me confidence, even as someone from a humanities background.”