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Postgraduate Student Life

We want to ensure you settle into university life, create memories, develop your employability skills, and enjoy your time here.

A global university

Newcastle is a global university, enabling you to meet people from around the world and create lasting friendships. Student life at Newcastle is about so much more than a fantastic education. You’ll create memories and seek out life-changing experiences.

We’ll provide you with the tools and opportunities to develop a wide range of skills. Our workshops and seminars built into your programme will equip you to thrive as a business student.

Our Business School Careers Consultants and Student Experience Team are available to you. They will help you identify and apply for other opportunities.

Employability

As a Business School student, you’ll have access to our Careers Consultants and a range of other experts. They will support you on your career journey. Our Careers Consultants can offer you tailored advice on CVs, job applications, and interviews. 

You’ll also have access to the University’s award-winning Careers Service.

You can access this service while you're studying, and for up to three years after you have graduated. 

Our dedicated Student Experience and Employability Teams are available to help you. They can enhance your degree through various mobility options such as summer schools or summer internships. 

You can find more information in our new Employability Hub, located in reception. Our Employability Hub is a dedicated space for you. You'll be able to find the latest job opportunities, upcoming careers events, and gain one-to-one advice.

Enhance your degree

Enhance your degree by taking part in global opportunities. These will help you stand out in the job market and develop a range of skills which employers are looking for. 
 
These opportunities will allow you to meet new people from around the world. This will give you an unforgettable experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
 
You’ll be able to understand different cultures and widen your perspectives.
 
You can find out more information, and book one-to-one sessions with the Student Experience Team at our Employability Hub. 

Wellbeing and student support

Our Student Health and Wellbeing Services support students. They work with local and national organisations.

This maximises their academic potential and helps them gain the most from their time here at Newcastle.

Our in-house wellbeing support 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. The drop-ins are ideal for situations where you may want to speak to someone about an issue that might be impacting upon your health and wellbeing.

Support choices for you

We also run several themed sessions during term time. They allow you to meet staff from support services across the University and find out how they can support your studies.

You can also access central support via the University’s Student Health & Wellbeing service, which you can access via 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

We seek feedback from our students to identify areas which we can develop to meet your needs. Although it is not always possible to implement every suggestion, your feedback is very important to us and we respond whenever we can.

An example of this includes the commissioning of digital skills sessions. It enabled our students to learn about areas including Google Analytics and WordPress. 

Academic Representatives are students who represent your academic interests. They work with University staff to create positive change for our student community.