Induction Information - September 2024
Discover our induction information to help you settle into University life.
Every year we welcome new students with a series of induction and orientation activities, designed to help you settle into a new city, make new friends, and prepare yourself for the start of term. Please read through the information on this page very carefully. To access your full induction please log into Canvas using your Newcastle University student login details. If you have any questions, please feel free to email elll@newcastle.ac.uk.
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2. Read about your programme induction
Each programme has a tailored induction timetable. This timetable will include activities such as your welcome talk from our Head of School, meeting your personal tutor and peer mentor, and opportunites to meet the rest of our vibrant student body. You can find the induction timetable for your degree in the drop down menus below.
2. Choose your optional modules
Some programmes offer students the opportunity to take some optional modules. You can find details of your modules, including optional modules, in the drop down menus below. If you wish to change your chosen modules, you can fill out this module change form to let us know which modules you would like to change. Undergraduate module changes for Semester 1 should be submitted by 12pm on 4th October 2024. If you have any questions, you can email elll@newcastle.ac.uk or come to reception.
We have also made this Modules Debunked document to help you to make your module choices!
Stage 1 - Q306: English Literature
Your induction timetable will be posted here soon
Make sure you know where you're meant to be during Induction Week by downloading the stage 1 Q306 Induction timetable 2023.
Modules
Students on Q306: English Literature will all take the following compulsory modules:
- SEL1034: Beginnings (Semester 1)
- SEL1033: Doing Criticism (Semester 1)
- SEL1035: Revolutions (Semester 2)
- SEL1023: Transformations (Semester 2)
These modules are 20 credits each, which means that you will study 80 credits of compulsory modules. All students will take 120 credits each academic year. Students normally study 60 credits in semester 1 and 60 credits in semester 2, however you may study 50 credits in one semester and 70 in another.
This means that students on Q306: English Literature need to choose 40 credits of optional modules to study in their first year, with credits in both semesters 1 and 2.
Browse the options below and then request your choices by submitting the online module choice form.
Submit your Q306 Module Choices
| Subject | Module Code | Module Description | Semester & Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeology | ARA1026 | Intro to Archaeological Science | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Archaeology | ARA1027 | Intro to Archaeology | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Archaeology | ARA1028 | Prehistoric Britain | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Archaeology | ARA1030 | The Archaeology of Britain from the Romans to the 20th Century | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Classics | CAC1012 | Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Classics | CAC1013 | The World of Latin Literature | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Classics | CAC1014 | Tragedy, Comedy, History: The World of Greek Literature | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Classics | CAC1015 | How Should I Live? An Introduction to Ancient Moral Philosophy | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Classics | CAH1012 | West meets East: Greek History and Society, 776-200 BC | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Classics | CAH1015 | The Roman World from Romulus to Trajan | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Classical Languages | CAG1001 | Beginners Greek in Action 1 | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Classical Languages | CAG1002 | Beginners Greek in Action 2 *must have studied CAG1001 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Classical Languages | CAG1011 | Intermediate Greek Language & Literature 1 *requires Module Leader permission to assess language competency | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Classical Languages | CAG1012 | Intermediate Greek Language & Literature 2 *must have studied CAG1011 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Classical Languages | CLA1001 | Beginners Latin in Action 1 | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Classical Languages | CLA1002 | Beginners Latin in Action 2 *must have studided CLA1001 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Classical Languages | CLA1011 | Intermediate Latin Language & Literature 1 *requires Module Leader permission to assess language competency | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Classical Languages | CLA1012 | Intermediate Latin Language & Literature 2 *must have studied CLA1011 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Creative Writing | SEL1000 | Introduction to Creative Writing | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Creative Writing | SEL1031 | Drama, Theatre and Performance | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Education | EDU1001 | Education, Children and Society | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Education | EDU1002 | International Development | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Education | EDU1003 | British and Comparative Education | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Education | EDU1005 | The History of Western Education | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Education | EDU1007 | Social Policy and Learning | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Education | EDU1008 | Adventures in Digital Learning | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| English Language | SEL1008 | The Nature of Language | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| English Language | SEL1027 | Introduction to the Structure of Language I | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| English Language | SEL1028 | Introduction to the Structure of Language II *must have taken SEL1027 in semester 1 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| English Language | SEL1032 | Dealing with Data *must have taken SEL1027 in semester 1 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Geography | GEO1010 | Interconnected World *requires Geography A-Level | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Geography | GEO1019 | Physical Geography Field Course *must study GEO1020 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Geography | GEO1020 | Introduction to Physical Geography *requires Geography A-Level | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Geography | GEO1023 | Environment and Society | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Geography | GEO1024 | Coasts and Communities: Human Geography Fieldwork | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Geography | GEO1025 | Mapping a changing world: GIS for Geographers | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| History | HIS1100 | Evidence & Argument | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| History | HIS1101 | Historical Sources & Methods | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| History | HIS1105 | What is History for? | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| History | HIS1102 | History Lab 1 | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| History | HIS1103 | History Lab 2 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| History | HIS1104 | Public History | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| History | HCA1001 | Slavery | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| History | HCA1007 | Stuff: Living in a Material World | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| History | HCA1003 | Global Middle Ages | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| History | HCA1008 | Global Ancient Histories | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| History of Art | FIN1013 | Art Histories I | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| History of Art | FIN1014 | Art Histories II *must have completed FIN1013 in semester 1 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Linguistics | SML1019 |
Introduction to Linguistics *must be taken alongside either FRE1071, GER1071 or SPA1071
|
Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | CHN1065 | Level A Chinese 1 | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | CHN1066 | Level A Chinese 2 *must be taken alongside CHN1065 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | FRE1065 | Level A French 1 | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | FRE1066 | Level A French 2 * must be taken alongside FRE1065 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | GER1065 | Level A German 1 | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | GER1066 | Level A German 2 *must be taken alongside GER1065 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | JPN1065 | Level A Japanese 1 | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | JPN1066 | Level A Japanese 2 *must be taken alongside JPN1065 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | POR1065 | Level A Portuguese 1 | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | POR1066 | Level A Portuguese 2 *must be taken alongside POR1066 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | SPA1065 | Level A Spanish 1 | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | SPA1066 | Level A Spanish 2 *must be taken alongside SPA1065 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | CHN2010 | Level B Chinese *A-Level required | Semesters 1&2, 40 credits total |
| Modern Languages | FRE1071 |
Level B French *A-Level required
|
Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | FRE1006 | France and the Francophone World *must be taken alongside FRE1071 and have A-Level French | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | GER1071 | Level B German *A-Level required | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | GER1016 | Introduction to German history, culture and society *must be taken alongside GER1071 and have A-Level German | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | JPN2010 | Level B Japanese *A-Level required | Semesters 1&2, 40 credits total |
| Modern Languages | SPA1071 | Level B Spanish *A-Level required | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | SPA1019 | Introduction to History, Culture and Society of the Iberian Peninsula *must be taken alongside SPA1071 and have A-Level Spanish | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | LAS1010 |
Introducción a América Latina *must be taken alongside SPA1071 and have A-Level Spanish
|
Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | SML1018 | Introduction to Literature *must be taken alongside either FRE1071, GER1071 or SPA1071 | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | SML1021 | Introduction to International Film | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | SML1022 | Introduction to Cultural Studies | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | SML1024 | Language Learning through Project Work *must be taken alongside either FRE1071, GER1071 or SPA1071 and have A-Level | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Music | MUS1011 | Introduction to Ethnomusicology | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Music | MUS1012 | Understanding Music History | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Music | MUS1014 | Introduction to Popular Music Studies | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Music | MUS1096 | The Traditions of These Islands | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Philosophy | PHI1015 | Philosophy and Religion | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Philosophy | PHI1011 | Introduction to Moral Philosophy | Semesters 2, 10 credits |
| Philosophy | PHI1005 | Existentialism and the Self | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Philosophy | PHI1010 | Rationalism and Empiricism | Semester 1, 10 credits |
| Philosophy | PHI1012 & PHI1013 | Ancient Philosophy I & II | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Philosophy | PHI1014 | Introduction to Political Philosophy | Semester 1, 10 credits |
| Philosophy | PHI1112 | Introduction to Aesthetics | Semester 2, 10 credits |
| Philosophy | PHI1103 & PHI1101 |
Critical Reasoning & Philosophical Approaches to Humanities and Social Sciences |
Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Politics | POL1015 | The Westminster System: Politics of the UK | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Politics | POL1032 | Key Concepts in International Politics | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Politics | POL1045 | Becoming a Political Analyst | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Politics | POL1046 | Order and Disorder: Shaping of 21st Century | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Politics | POL1049 | Power and Inequality | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Politics | POL1050 | Politics of Happiness | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Psychology | PSY1017 | Foundations in Developmental Psychology *requires Module Leader permission | Semester 1, 10 credits |
| Psychology | PSY1016 | Foundations in Social Psychology *requires Module Leader permission | Semester 2, 10 credits |
| Psychology | PSY1004 & PSY1005 | Cognitive Psychology & Sensation and Perception *requires Module Leader permission | Semester 1, 20 credits total |
| Psychology | PSY1015 | Principles of Evolution, Genetics and Behavioural Development *requires Module Leader permission | Semester 2, 10 credits |
| Psychology | PSY1008 | Personality and Mental Health *requires Module Leader permission | Semester 2, 10 credits |
| Sociology | SOC1027 | Comparing Cultures | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Sociology | SOC1030 | The Sociological Imagination | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Sociology | SOC1031 | Knowing in Sociology | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Sociology | SOC1032 | Politics and Society | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Sociology | SOC1033 | Understanding Everday Life | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Sociology | SOC1034 | Investigating Inequalities and Crime | Semester 1, 20 credits |
Stage 1 - QW38: English Literature with Creative Writing
Your induction timetable will be posted here soon
Make sure you know where you're meant to be during Induction Week by downloading the stage 1 QW38 Induction timetable 2024.
Modules
Students on QW38: English Literature with Creative Writing will all take the following compulsory modules:
- SEL1000: Introduction to Creative Writing (Semester 1)
- SEL1034: Beginnings (Semester 1)
- SEL1033: Doing Criticism (Semester 1)
- SEL1035: Revolutions (Semester 2)
- SEL1023: Transformations (Semester 2)
- SEL1031: Drama, Theatre & Performance (Semester 2)
These modules are 20 credits each, which means that you will study 120 credits of compulsory modules. All students will take 120 credits each academic year.
This means that students on QW38: English Literature with Creative Writing will take compulsory modules only. These modules will introduce you to the necessary critical, theoretical and creative skills necessary for success in subsequent years of study.
Stage 1 - Q300: English Language and Literature
Your induction timetable will be posted here soon
Make sure you know where you're meant to be during Induction Week by downloading the stage 1 Q300 Induction timetable 2024.
Modules
Students on Q300: English Language and Literature will all take the following compulsory modules:
- SEL1034: Beginnings (Semester 1)
- SEL1027: Introduction to the Structure of Language 1: Phonetics, Phonology & Morphology (Semester 1)
- SEL1033: Doing Criticism (Semester 1)
- SEL1035: Revolutions (Semester 2)
- SEL1028: Introduction to the Structure of Language 2: Syntax, Semantics & Pragmatics (Semester 2)
- SEL1032: Dealing with Data (Semester 2)
These modules are 20 credits each, which means that you will study 120 credits of compulsory modules. All students will take 120 credits each academic year.
This means that students on Q300: English Language and Literature will take compulsory modules only. These modules will introduce you to the necessary critical, theoretical and creative skills necessary for success in subsequent years of study.
Stage 1 - Q302: English Language
Your induction timetable will be posted here soon
Make sure you know where you're meant to be during Induction Week by downloading the stage 1 Q302 Induction timetable 2024.
Module Choices
Students on Q302: English Language will all take the following compulsory modules:
- SEL1008: The Nature of Language (Semester 1)
- SEL1027: Introduction to the Structure of Language 1: Phonetics, Phonology & Morphology (Semester 1)
- SEL1028: Introduction to the Structure of Language 2: Syntax, semantics and pragmatics (Semester 2)
- SEL1032: Dealing with Data (Semester 2)
These modules are 20 credits each, which means that you will study 80 credits of compulsory modules. All students will take 120 credits each academic year. Students normally study 60 credits in semester 1 and 60 credits in semester 2, however you may study 50 credits in one semester and 70 in another.
This means that students on Q302: English Language need to choose 40 credits of optional modules to study in their first year, with credits in both semesters 1 and 2.
Browse the options below and then request your choices by submitting an online module choice form.
Submit your Q302 Module Choices
| Subject | Module Code | Module Description | Semester & Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeology | ARA1026 | Intro to Archaeological Science | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Archaeology | ARA1027 | Intro to Archaeology | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Archaeology | ARA1028 | Prehistoric Britain | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Archaeology | ARA1030 | The Archaeology of Britain from the Romans to the 20th Century | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Classics | CAC1012 | Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Classics | CAC1013 | The World of Latin Literature | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Classics | CAC1014 | Tragedy, Comedy, History: The World of Greek Literature | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Classics | CAC1015 | How Should I Live? An Introduction to Ancient Moral Philosophy | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Classics | CAH1012 | West meets East: Greek History and Society, 776-200 BC | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Classics | CAH1015 | The Roman World from Romulus to Trajan | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Classical Languages | CAG1001 | Beginners Greek in Action 1 | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Classical Languages | CAG1002 | Beginners Greek in Action 2 *must have studied CAG1001 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Classical Languages | CAG1011 | Intermediate Greek Language & Literature 1 *requires Module Leader permission to assess language competency | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Classical Languages | CAG1012 | Intermediate Greek Language & Literature 2 *must have studied CAG1011 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Classical Languages | CLA1001 | Beginners Latin in Action 1 | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Classical Languages | CLA1002 | Beginners Latin in Action 2 *must have studided CLA1001 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Classical Languages | CLA1011 | Intermediate Latin Language & Literature 1 *requires Module Leader permission to assess language competency | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Classical Languages | CLA1012 | Intermediate Latin Language & Literature 2 *must have studied CLA1011 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Creative Writing | SEL1000 | Introduction to Creative Writing | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Creative Writing | SEL1031 | Drama, Theatre and Performance | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Education | EDU1001 | Education, Children and Society | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Education | EDU1002 | International Development | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Education | EDU1003 | British and Comparative Education | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Education | EDU1005 | The History of Western Education | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Education | EDU1007 | Social Policy and Learning | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Education | EDU1008 | Adventures in Digital Learning | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| English Language | SEL1008 | The Nature of Language | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| English Language | SEL1027 | Introduction to the Structure of Language I | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| English Language | SEL1028 | Introduction to the Structure of Language II *must have taken SEL1027 in semester 1 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| English Language | SEL1032 | Dealing with Data *must have taken SEL1027 in semester 1 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Geography | GEO1010 | Interconnected World *requires Geography A-Level | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Geography | GEO1019 | Physical Geography Field Course *must study GEO1020 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Geography | GEO1020 | Introduction to Physical Geography *requires Geography A-Level | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Geography | GEO1023 | Environment and Society | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Geography | GEO1024 | Coasts and Communities: Human Geography Fieldwork | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Geography | GEO1025 | Mapping a changing world: GIS for Geographers | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| History | HIS1100 | Evidence & Argument | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| History | HIS1101 | Historical Sources & Methods | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| History | HIS1105 | What is History for? | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| History | HIS1102 | History Lab 1 | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| History | HIS1103 | History Lab 2 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| History | HIS1104 | Public History | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| History | HCA1001 | Slavery | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| History | HCA1007 | Stuff: Living in a Material World | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| History | HCA1003 | Global Middle Ages | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| History | HCA1008 | Global Ancient Histories | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| History of Art | FIN1013 | Art Histories I | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| History of Art | FIN1014 | Art Histories II *must have completed FIN1013 in semester 1 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Linguistics | SML1019 |
Introduction to Linguistics *must be taken alongside either FRE1071, GER1071 or SPA1071
|
Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | CHN1065 | Level A Chinese 1 | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | CHN1066 | Level A Chinese 2 *must be taken alongside CHN1065 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | FRE1065 | Level A French 1 | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | FRE1066 | Level A French 2 * must be taken alongside FRE1065 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | GER1065 | Level A German 1 | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | GER1066 | Level A German 2 *must be taken alongside GER1065 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | JPN1065 | Level A Japanese 1 | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | JPN1066 | Level A Japanese 2 *must be taken alongside JPN1065 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | POR1065 | Level A Portuguese 1 | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | POR1066 | Level A Portuguese 2 *must be taken alongside POR1066 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | SPA1065 | Level A Spanish 1 | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | SPA1066 | Level A Spanish 2 *must be taken alongside SPA1065 | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Modern Languages | CHN2010 | Level B Chinese *A-Level required | Semesters 1&2, 40 credits total |
| Modern Languages | FRE1071 |
Level B French *A-Level required
|
Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | FRE1006 | France and the Francophone World *must be taken alongside FRE1071 and have A-Level French | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | GER1071 | Level B German *A-Level required | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | GER1016 | Introduction to German history, culture and society *must be taken alongside GER1071 and have A-Level German | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | JPN2010 | Level B Japanese *A-Level required | Semesters 1&2, 40 credits total |
| Modern Languages | SPA1071 | Level B Spanish *A-Level required | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | SPA1019 | Introduction to History, Culture and Society of the Iberian Peninsula *must be taken alongside SPA1071 and have A-Level Spanish | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | LAS1010 |
Introducción a América Latina *must be taken alongside SPA1071 and have A-Level Spanish
|
Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | SML1018 | Introduction to Literature *must be taken alongside either FRE1071, GER1071 or SPA1071 | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | SML1021 | Introduction to International Film | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | SML1022 | Introduction to Cultural Studies | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Modern Languages | SML1024 | Language Learning through Project Work *must be taken alongside either FRE1071, GER1071 or SPA1071 and have A-Level | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Music | MUS1011 | Introduction to Ethnomusicology | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Music | MUS1012 | Understanding Music History | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Music | MUS1014 | Introduction to Popular Music Studies | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Music | MUS1096 | The Traditions of These Islands | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Philosophy | PHI1015 | Philosophy and Religion | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Philosophy | PHI1011 | Introduction to Moral Philosophy | Semesters 2, 10 credits |
| Philosophy | PHI1005 | Existentialism and the Self | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Philosophy | PHI1010 | Rationalism and Empiricism | Semester 1, 10 credits |
| Philosophy | PHI1012 & PHI1013 | Ancient Philosophy I & II | Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Philosophy | PHI1014 | Introduction to Political Philosophy | Semester 1, 10 credits |
| Philosophy | PHI1112 | Introduction to Aesthetics | Semester 2, 10 credits |
| Philosophy | PHI1103 & PHI1101 |
Critical Reasoning & Philosophical Approaches to Humanities and Social Sciences |
Semesters 1&2, 20 credits total |
| Politics | POL1015 | The Westminster System: Politics of the UK | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Politics | POL1032 | Key Concepts in International Politics | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Politics | POL1045 | Becoming a Political Analyst | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Politics | POL1046 | Order and Disorder: Shaping of 21st Century | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Politics | POL1049 | Power and Inequality | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Politics | POL1050 | Politics of Happiness | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Psychology | PSY1017 | Foundations in Developmental Psychology *requires Module Leader permission | Semester 1, 10 credits |
| Psychology | PSY1016 | Foundations in Social Psychology *requires Module Leader permission | Semester 2, 10 credits |
| Psychology | PSY1004 & PSY1005 | Cognitive Psychology & Sensation and Perception *requires Module Leader permission | Semester 1, 20 credits total |
| Psychology | PSY1015 | Principles of Evolution, Genetics and Behavioural Development *requires Module Leader permission | Semester 2, 10 credits |
| Psychology | PSY1008 | Personality and Mental Health *requires Module Leader permission | Semester 2, 10 credits |
| Sociology | SOC1027 | Comparing Cultures | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Sociology | SOC1030 | The Sociological Imagination | Semester 1, 20 credits |
| Sociology | SOC1031 | Knowing in Sociology | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Sociology | SOC1032 | Politics and Society | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Sociology | SOC1033 | Understanding Everday Life | Semester 2, 20 credits |
| Sociology | SOC1034 | Investigating Inequalities and Crime | Semester 1, 20 credits |
Stage 1 - Q100: Linguistics
Your induction timetable will be posted here soon
Make sure you know where you're meant to be during Induction Week by downloading the stage 1 Q100 Induction timetable 2024.
Module Choices
Students on Q100: Linguistics will all take the following compulsory modules:
- SEL1008: The Nature of Language (Semester 1)
- SEL1027: Introduction to the Structure of Language 1: Phonetics, Phonology & Morphology (Semester 1)
- SEL1028: Introduction to the Structure of Language 2: Syntax, semantics and pragmatics (Semester 2)
- SEL1032: Language Variation and Change, Dealing with Data (Semester 2)
These modules are 20 credits each, which means that you will study 80 credits of compulsory modules. All students will take 120 credits each academic year. All Q100: Linguistics students will choose a combination of language modules with their remaining credits. Level B or 'intermediate' courses require an A-Level or equivalent language skills.
Browse the options below and then request your choices by submitting an online choice form.
Submit your Q100 Module Choices
| Subjects | Module Codes | Module Description |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner Chinese | CHN1065 & CHN1066 | Level A Chinese 1 & 2 |
| Intermediate Chinese | CHN2010 | Level B Chinese *A-Level required |
| Beginner French | FRE1065 & FRE1066 | Level A French 1 & 2 |
| Intermediate French & French Culture | FRE1071 & FRE1006 | Level B French & France and the Francophone World *A-Level required |
| Intermediate French & Linguistics | FRE1071 & SML1019 | Level B French & Introduction to Linguistics *A-Level required |
| Beginner German | GER1065 & GER1066 | Level A German 1 & 2 |
| Intermediate German & German Culture | GER1071 & GER1016 | Level B German & Introduction to German history, culture and society *A-Level required |
| Intermediate German & Linguistics | GER1071 & SML1019 | Level B German & Introduction to Linguistics *A-Level required |
| Beginner Greek | CAG1001 & CAG1002 | Level A Greek 1 & 2 |
| Intermediate Greek | CAG1011 & CAG1012 | Level B Greek 1 & 2 *A-Level required |
| Beginner Japanese | JPN1065 & JPN1066 | Level A Japanese 1 & 2 |
| Intermediate Japanese | JPN2010 | Level B Japanese *A-Level required |
| Beginner Latin | CLA1001 & CLA1002 | Level A Latin 1 & 2 |
| Intermediate Latin | CLA1011 & CLA1012 | Level B Latin 1 & 2 *A-Level required |
| Beginner Portuguese | POR1065 & POR1066 | Level A Portuguese 1 & 2 |
| Beginner Spanish | SPA1065 & SPA1066 | Level A Spanish 1 & 2 |
| Intermediate Spanish & Spanish Culture | SPA1071 & SPA1019 | Level B Spanish & Introduction to History, Culture & Society of the Iberian Peninsula *A-Level required |
| Intermediate Spanish & Latin American Culture | SPA1071 & LAS1010 | Level B Spanish & Introduction to Latin America *A-Level required |
| Intermediate Spanish & Linguistics | SPA1071 & SML1019 | Level B Spanish & Introduction to Linguistics *A-Level required |
Stage 1 - Q1+ Linguistics with a Modern Foreign Language
Your induction timetable will be posted here soon
Make sure you know where you're meant to be during Induction Week by downloading the stage 1 Q+ Induction timetable 2023. This timetable is relevant to students on the following programmes:
- Q1R1: Linguistics with French
- Q1R2: Linguistics with German
- Q1R4: Linguistics with Spanish
- Q1T4: Linguistics with Chinese / Japanese
Modules
Students on all Q1+ Linguistics with Modern Language programmes will all take the following compulsory modules:
- SEL1008: The Nature of Language (Semester 1)
- SEL1027: Introduction to the Structure of Language 1: Phonetics, Phonology & Morphology (Semester 1)
- SEL1028: Introduction to the Structure of Language 2: Syntax, semantics and pragmatics (Semester 2)
- SEL1032: Language Variation and Change (Semester 2)
Students studying French, German or Spanish will also take the relevant intermediate level Language module in the School of Modern Languages (either FRE1071, GER1071 or SPA1071 depending on their programme).
Depending on your programme you will have a choice of optional modules. Browse the options below and then submit the relevant optional module form.
| Programme | Module Options | Link to module choice form |
|---|---|---|
| Q1R1: Linguistics with French |
Students will choose ONE of the following options: |
Submit Module Choices |
| Q1R2: Linguistics with German |
Students will choose ONE of the following options: |
Submit Module Choices |
| Q1R4: Linguistics with Spanish |
Students will choose ONE of the following options: |
Submit Module Choices |
| Q1T4: Linguistics with Chinese / Japanese |
Students will choose ONE of the following module combinations, depending on language level:
|
Submit Module Choices |
Stage 1 - QV31: English Literature and History
Your induction timetable will be posted soon
Make sure you know where you're meant to be during Induction Week by downloading the stage 1 QV31 Induction timetable 2024.
Modules
Students on QV31: English Literature and History will all take the following compulsory modules:
- HIS1100: Evidence and Argument (Semester 1)
- SEL1033: Doing Criticism (Semester 1)
These modules are 20 credits each, which means that you will study 40 credits of compulsory modules. All students will take 120 credits each academic year. This means that QV31: English Literature and History students will choose 4 optional modules.
Your optional modules must consist of:
- 1 module in semester 1 and 3 modules in semester 2
- 2 History modules and 2 English Literature modules
Browse the options below and then request your module choices by submitting an online module choice form.
Submit your QV31 Module Choices
| Subject | Module Code | Module Description | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | HIS1101 | Historical Sources & Methods | Semester 2 |
| History | HIS1102 | History Lab 1 | Semester 1 |
| History | HIS1103 | History Lab 2 | Semester 2 |
| History | HIS1104 | Introduction to Public History | Semester 2 |
| History | HIS1105 | What is History for? | Semester 1 |
| History | HCA1001 | Slavery | Semester 1 |
| History | HCA1003 | Global Middle Ages | Semester 2 |
| History | HCA1007 | Stuff: Living in a Material World | Semester 2 |
| History | HCA1008 | Global Ancient Histories | Semester 1 |
| English Literature | SEL1034 | Beginnings | Semester 1 |
| English Literature | SEL1035 | Revolutions | Semester 2 |
| English Literature | SEL1023 | Transformations | Semester 2 |
Returning Stage 2 and 3 students (all programmes)
Make sure you know where you're meant to be during Induction Week by downloading your induction timetable.
Module Changes
You should have already chosen your modules for the upcoming academic year. If you wish to make any changes to your module selection, the window for module changes is currently open. You can submit this module change request form to see if your modules can be changed. The deadline for module changes is 12pm on 4th October.
Submitting a module change request form does not guarantee you a space on your requested module - we need to ensure that there is space on the module, you have any necessary pre-requisites and that you have followed the rules of your programme regulations before approving your request. Please see the module selection Canvas page for more guidance.
All module changes for Semester 1 should be requested by the end of teaching week 2. This includes students currently registered for HSS-dummy modules.
Postgraduates New and Returning (all programmes)
PG Induction Timetable
Monday 18 September 2023 - PG Informal Meeting + Tour of the PG Facilities - 16:30-18:00 in Armstrong Building 3.38
Tuesday 19 September 2023 - Postgraduate Senior Tutor Induction - 16:00-16:30 in Percy Building G.05
Tuesday 19 September 2023 - MA Writing Poetry Induction - 17:00-17:30 in Percy Building G.05
Tuesday 19 September 2023 - MLitt Induction - 17:30-18:00 in Percy Building G.13
Tuesday 19 September 2023 - MA Linguistics/IPhD Induction - 17:00-18:00 in Percy Building G.09
Tuesday 19 September 2023 - MA Literature/Children's Literature Induction - 17:00-18:00 in Percy Building G.10
Tuesday 19 September 2023 - MA Creative Writing Induction - 17:30-18:00 in Percy Building G.05
Tuesday 19 September 2023 - PhD Induction - 16:30-17:30 in Percy Building G.13
Tuesday 19 September 2023 - Postgraduate Social Event - 18:00-19:00 in Percy Building Foyer
Module Choice Forms
Please fill out a module choice form if you are taking an MA programme with optional modules. Module choice forms are available for download on the SELLL PG Community Page on Canvas.
4. Check your Academic Timetable
Your academic timetable lists each of your scheduled teaching activities - it doesn't list your induction schedule (expand the relevant programme tab above to find your Induction timetable). It also doesn't list events organised by the Student's Union, Societies or Sports Teams so please do keep your eyes peeled for more fun activities on offer!
To view student timetables you need to be registered with the University and have your student ID and password. You can access your timetable in two ways:
- Desktop (personal and module specific timetables)
- Mobile (personal timetables only): Download the iTunes, Google Play, WindowsPhone app
It is your responsibility to check your timetable for clashes and report any problems to the School Office. This is especially important when signing up for optional modules as not all modules offered to you will fit into your timetable with your compulsory modules. When it comes to picking modules you only need to check your lecture times. Lectures cannot be moved but seminars can be changed.
Your academic timetable for 2023/2024 will be available from Wednesday 30th August 2023. Once your timetable is published, check your timetable again for seminar clashes (this is easier to do on a desktop, than the mobile app). If you notice any clashes please report it to the School Office so they can submit a seminar change request for you. You can only change a seminar if you have a clash with another module, you have a long standing medical appointment or work commitments. Timetables can only be changed during the first two teaching weeks of each semester.
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5. Download your Reading Lists
Reading lists are available online, on the Library website, and issued per module. You do not need to buy anything prior to arrival or start studying just yet. We recommend that you purchase the essential list for your Semester 1 modules during your first few weeks with us.
If you are keen and want to get started now, you can access the Stage 1 Indicative reading list for our Semester 1 compulsory modules from our Undergraduate page. We recommend editions with introductions to help you make sense of the scholarly discussions around the text and notes which analyse difficult passages (Penguin and Oxford editions are strongly recommended where available). Kindle or digital editions with these features are acceptable.
Blackwell’s (conveniently located on the edge of Campus) is a great place to buy your books. Some of the benefits of buying your books through Blackwell’s are:
- They offer price matching
- They bundle book packages for some modules
- They buy and sell used books
- You can purchase online or in store
6. Enjoy the start of the term
We hope you enjoy the start of your course with us - make the most of it. It flies by quicker than you think! If you have any problems please do contact elll@ncl.ac.uk. The School Office is on the third floor of the Percy Building, and is open between 9.30-16.00 Monday to Friday, during the Academic year.
You can also contact your Personal Tutor if you have any questions.