Current Students
Your student experience at Newcastle will cover a wide range of activities and opportunities.
Module Selections - FAQs
With module selections for the next academic year are approaching quickly, we have put together some Module Selection FAQs to help you with making your choices. Everything from the Module Selection Meetings, accessing the S3P system and pre-registering for your preferred modules.
You'll find everything you need for completing this process in our handy document, but if you have any further queries, you can get in touch with the Education Team.
For new students, if there are any optional modules for your course, you will be asked to select those during Induction Week.
Employability
You will leave us as an employable graduate. You'll have an understanding of the relevance of academic learning in an organisational context.
Throughout your time here, you have access to our career consultants. You'll also have access to a range of other experts who will support your career journey.
When you graduate, you’ll be able to show our Global Graduate Attributes. We developed these by working with key stakeholders.
Together, we identified what organisations are looking for in their new graduates, both now and in the future.
Employability Hub
The activities listed on this page highlight some of the ways in which we instil these attributes into every opportunity we offer.
If you’re ever in need of help, you can find our Employability Hub on the ground floor of the Business School.
You can arrange to meet with a member of the Student Experience Team with who you'll be able to discuss placements, study abroad or shorter mobility opportunities.
You can also arrange to meet a member of the Careers Team where you can discuss CVs, cover letters, advice on where to look for placements and mock interviews.
Award-winning Careers Service
You have access to our award-winning Careers Service to focus on your future career and aspirations.
Career Planning
You can book a 1 to 1 Careers Conversation with a careers consultant in our Employability Hub on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10:00-14:00.
You can find the team in the Business School reception area.
They offer a range of support to help you fulfil your potential, whether you want a graduate career, to go onto further study or start your own business.
They'll support you while you're studying and for up to three years after you've graduated.
You can email the following members of our team:
- Jen Simpson, Global Careers Consultant
- Paul Campbell, Global Careers Consultant
- Jo Craggs, Careers Consultant (Undergraduate)
- Cian O'Sullivan, Careers Consultant (Postgraduate)
For general enquiries, please email the Employability Team
Book a 1 to 1 Careers or Mobility Conversation in our Employability Hub to get advice on:
- how to balance your work and study
- planning your future career
- planning your job search
- CVs, applications, and interviews
- assessment centres
- LinkedIn profiles
- work placements
- study abroad opportunities
You can book an appointment in the Employability Hub through the My Careers website.
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LinkedIn Learning offers you a personalised experience, recommending courses to you based on your skills, interests, and career aspirations. You can share the courses you complete with potential employers.
You can discuss the courses you have completed in interviews and on applications. You can also add them to your LinkedIn profile.
The Careers Conference is our annual programme of events designed to guide you on all aspects of your future career plans.
It gives you the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge that will prepare you for your journey, whatever you may choose to do.
During the week, Newcastle University Business School alumni and professionals working for international, national, and regional businesses, will deliver sessions alongside our award-winning University Careers Service.
You don’t just have to attend sessions related to the subject you’re studying, as the sessions are open to students from all disciplines. The week really is about exploring your options and interests so you can get started on your dream career.
The week is broken down into industry and skills development days to allow you to get the most out of what’s on offer and tailor it to your individual interests and career aspirations.
The available sessions and workshops across each day will help you to:
- learn more about different career sectors, to help you on your career journey
- hear from high-profile employers about what they look for when recruiting
- hear from alumni about their career journeys and successes
Learn more and see what events are on offer here.
Enhance your degree
Career Planning
Our dedicated Student Experience Team is available to support Undergraduate students with:
- work placements
- study abroad
- shorter mobility options including summer schools and summer internships
For more information about your mobility opportunities email the Student Experience Team.
You can also make a 1 to 1 appointment to visit us in the Business School Employability Hub.
Most undergraduate students can choose to add a work placement year between Stages 2 and 3 of their degree.
A work placement brings a wealth of benefits, including:
- real-life business experience
- practical evidence of achievement
- increased confidence
- commercial acumen and occupational awareness
- networking opportunities
- earning a salary
You can speak to our Student Experience Team for advice on applying for a placement. Email the team now to get started.
Undergraduate students may have the opportunity to complete a period of study or work placement overseas. Immersing yourself in another culture will help you learn more about yourself. It can also help you develop your personal skills and increase your understanding.
Studying abroad gives you the opportunity to work and live with people from across the world. It builds your international networks and enhancing your global perspective.
For more information about studying abroad, contact the Student Experience team.
International Summer School programmes overseas often last between two to four weeks. They are an opportunity for you to do a short physical or virtual study placement.
Summer schools provide an opportunity for you to meet other students and create an international network of friends. Participants come from all over the world and have different cultural and academic backgrounds.
Speak to the Student Experience team to find out more. The opportunities available vary from year to year.
We can offer Stage 2 students the opportunity to take part in global internships at home or abroad in a variety of locations. Internships are unpaid and last between four and six weeks. All internships take place during the summer vacation period.
Competition for places each year is high. To make sure you're well prepared, we encourage you to visit the Careers Service. They can review your application and provide interview practice.
Internship programmes vary. Please read all the information provided before submitting your application.
Wellbeing and support
We offer in-house student wellbeing support. This service enables you to book direct appointments with a trained counsellor or mental health adviser.
You can book regular appointments, or attend a virtual drop-in session.
We designed these for situations where you may want to speak to someone about an issue that may impact your health and wellbeing.
This allows you to meet staff from support services across the University and find out how they can support your studies.
Student welfare and safety is our priority. The NUBS Health & Safety Policy (PDF: 171.6 KB) is an important document that students should make sure they are familiar with.
Help and guidance
You can also access central support via the University’s Student Health and Wellbeing service, which you can find in King’s Gate.
We also provide you with access to help and guidance on how to study most effectively during your time here. This includes help in areas such as mathematics, academic writing, and language.
Student voice
Your feedback is very important to us and we respond whenever we can. An example of this includes the commissioning of digital skills sessions. This enables our students to learn about areas including Google Analytics and WordPress.
Academic Representatives are here to represent your academic interests. They work with the University staff to create positive change for our students.
Student Voice Committees are a key part of how we engage with all students through their programme representatives.
This ensures that every student feels represented in institutional decision-making processes. Every student can contribute to the enhancement of their programme and learning experience.