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Postgraduate Progression event sessions

Find out about the events we have going on during Postgraduate Progression week.

I'm a Student... Get me into Data Science and Digital Humanities

Chat with Dr Louise Rayne, our Data Science and Digital Humanities MSc specialism lead, ask questions and get a real feel for studying data science at Newcastle. Suitable for those with no prior study in Computing.

Date 27 April 2026
Time 11:00 - 12:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Henry Daysh Building - Ground Floor
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Advanced Data Science and Advanced Artificial Intelligence: Which is the right MSc for me?

Join this taster lecture that will be delivered by programme teaching staff, an industry partner and programme alumni now undertaking their PhD in Computer Science.

Date 27 April 2026
Time 14:00 - 15:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Urban Sciences Building, G.003
  • Session
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

MSc in Biomedical Engineering: hands-on orthopaedic devices

Demos of medical devices and biomaterials used in orthopaedic surgery.

Date 27 April 2026
Time 14:00 - 15:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Stephenson Building, First Floor, Room 1.014
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Why I chose to stay for MA - History, Classics and Archaeology Student Panel

Join current MA students and ask them your questions.

Date 27 April 2026
Time 16:00 - 17:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Armstrong Building 1.06
  • Session
  • On-campus
  • Booking required

How to avoid the 'panic' Masters

Look at different strategies to help you assess how to make an informed decision, reflect on your motivations and ensure you are confident in your decision to continue studying at Newcastle University.

Date 27 April 2026
Time 18:00 - 19:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Teams
  • Webinar
  • Online
  • Booking required

Chat to the Finance team

Book a 1-1 appointment with our Student Financial support team. Appointments available online and in-person

Date 28 April 2026
Time 09:00 - 16:00
Duration 30 minutes
Location King's Gate Level 2
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking required

Geospatial Artificial Intelligence MSC: hands-on field equipment experience

Interactive demos and practical use of field equipment and kit such as total stations, laser scanner, GNSS and drones.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 11:00 - 15:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Engineering Gazebo on lawn by Courtyard/Daysh Building
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Public Health Master's at Newcastle: Taster and information session

Dr Andrew Kingston will be running a session on what you can expect from studying a Public Health Masters at Newcastle, what you'll learn and how it will progress your career.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 11:00 - 12:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Medical School, L2.2
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Water in a Changing World: Your Path to Making a Difference

Thinking about completing a Masters in Civil Engineering? Join this taster lecture to explore how your study could have a global impact.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 11:00 - 11:30
Duration 30 minutes
Location Stephenson Building, Room 1.016
  • Session
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Creative Industries in a Changing World: Adapting, Innovating, Surviving

Gain some insight into key questions facing the Creative Industries sector, and as well as an overview of topics and teaching on the MA Creative and Cultural Industries Management course.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 11:30 - 12:00
Duration 30 minutes
Location Room G.15, Armstrong Building
  • Session
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Creative Industries in a Changing World: Adapting, Innovating, Surviving

Following the talk titled 'Creative Industries in a Changing World: Adapting, Innovating, Surviving', drop in and ask your questions about the Creative and Cultural Industries Management MA.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 12:00 - 12:30
Duration 30 minutes
Location Room G.15, Armstrong Building
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

I'm a Student... Get me into Data Science and Sport

Chat with Dr Iain Spears, our Data Science and Sport MSc specialism lead, ask questions, and get a real feel for studying data science at Newcastle. Suitable for those with no prior study in Computing.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 12:30 - 13:30
Duration 1 hour+
Location Sports Centre
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Music in Education, Community & Wellbeing

A fun and supportive taster session exploring accessible group singing for a range of settings. Bring your voice, and any questions about PG study in these areas.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 12:30 - 13:00
Duration 30 minutes
Location Armstrong Building G.13
  • Session
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Kickstart your career - Explore Masters Programmes in the Business School Talk

Hear about the ways a Masters degree from our Business School will develop your employability to kickstart your career.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 13:00 - 13:20
Duration 30 minutes
Location Room 4.20, Business School
  • Session
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Interested in Media and PR? The Butterfly Wall Effect: Narrative, Identity & Fundraising Comms

For those interested in the MA Media and Public relations programme, this session will examine how The Butterfly Wall at the Great North Museum: Hancock operates not just as a fundraising mechanism but as a communication strategy that weaves together visitor engagement, donor identity and organisational narrative.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 13:00 - 15:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Armstrong Building 2.16
  • Session
  • On-campus
  • Booking required

Kickstart your career - Explore Masters Programmes in the Business School drop-in

Chat with current students and Degree Programme Directors over tea/coffee and cupcakes, to understand which course is right for you.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 13:20 - 15:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Room 4.20, Business School
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

I'm a Student... Get me into Data Science and Finance

Chat with a Senior Lecturer in Finance, ask questions, to get a real feel for studying data science and finance at Newcastle. Suitable for those with no prior study in Computing.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 13:30 - 15:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Newcastle University Business School
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Meet the DPD - Cloud Computing MSc

Find out if the Cloud Computing MSc is right for you by speaking to the Degree Programme Director at this event.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 14:00 - 14:30
Duration 30 minutes
Location Urban Sciences Building Atrium
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Meet the DPD - Advanced Data Science and Advanced Artificial Intelligence

Speak to the Degree Programme Director to find out more about the Advanced Data Science and Advanced Artificial Intelligence MSc programmes.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 14:00 - 14:30
Duration 30 minutes
Location Urban Sciences Building Atrium
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

I'm a Student... Get me into Data Science and Industrial Biotechnology

Chat with Dr Matt Bawn, our Data Science and Industrial Biotechnology MSc specialism lead, ask questions, and get a real feel for studying data science at Newcastle. Suitable for those with no prior experience in Computing.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 14:00 - 15:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Devonshire Building, G20
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

I'm a Student... Get me into Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Chat with Dr Stephen McGough, our Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc specialism lead, ask questions, and get a real feel for studying data science at Newcastle. Suitable for those with no prior study in Computing.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 14:30 - 15:00
Duration 30 minutes
Location Urban Sciences Building Atrium
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Meet the DPD - Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence MSc

Take this opportunity to speak directly to the Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence MSc degree programme director and have your questions answered.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 14:30 - 15:00
Duration 30 minutes
Location Urban Sciences Building Atrium
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Meet the DPD - Agriculture Master's Degrees

Chat with Degree Programme Director Hannah Davis to find out more about our courses and have your questions answered.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 14:30 - 15:30
Duration 1 hour+
Location Room 4.04, Agriculture Building
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Meet the DPD - Advanced Computer Science MSc

Speak to the Degree Programme Director to find out how this MSc will provide you with training in a range of emerging computer science topics that will underpin your future career in computing.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 14:30 - 15:00
Duration 30 minutes
Location Urban Sciences Building Atrium
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Meet the DPD - Computer Science MSc

Find out about this conversion course which is suitable for those with little or no experience in Computing.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 15:00 - 15:30
Duration 30 minutes
Location Urban Sciences Building Atrium
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Meet the DPD - Human-Computer Interaction MSc

Suitable for those with no prior study in Computing. Meet the degree programme director for the Human Computer Interaction MSc to discover the multidisciplinary nature of this MSc.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 15:00 - 15:30
Duration 30 minutes
Location Urban Sciences Building Atrium
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Meet the DPD - Bioinformatics MSc

Find out more about this unique and interdisciplinary MSc, combining biology and computer science to analyse and interpret biological data.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 15:00 - 15:30
Duration 30 minutes
Location Urban Sciences Building Atrium
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Meet the DPD - Computer Game Engineering MSc

Speak to the Degree Programme Director to find out how this technical Master's degree will transform your passion for programming and games into industry-ready skills.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 15:00 - 15:30
Duration 30 minutes
Location Urban Sciences Building Atrium
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Newcastle University

Find out more about this Master's degree in the Faculty of Medical Sciences.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 16:00 - 17:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Online
  • Webinar
  • Online
  • Booking required

Artefact Handling Session

Get hands on with this session from the School of History, Classics and Archaeology.

Date 28 April 2026
Time 16:00 - 17:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Armstrong Building 1.04
  • Session
  • On-campus
  • Booking required

Digital Media, Technology and Society MA: New Degree Information Session

Talk with degree programme director (DPD) Alex Tarr about one of the newest MAs in the School of Arts & Cultures.

Date 29 April 2026
Time 10:00 - 11:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Room 2.09, Armstrong Building
  • Session
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Introduction to our Masters in Journalism

Learn more about studying Journalism at Newcastle, the professional kit we provide our students, about our links to industry, and about our cutting-edge curriculum.

Date 29 April 2026
Time 11:00 - 12:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Room 2.16, Armstrong Building
  • Session
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Geography, Politics and Sociology - PGT student panel & pizza social

A drop in session giving students interested in Masters study in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology a chance to find out more.

Date 29 April 2026
Time 12:30 - 14:30
Duration 1 hour+
Location Henry Daysh Building Event Space 1.04
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking required

Discover the Global Film MA

Explore the MA in Global Film in this session.

Date 29 April 2026
Time 14:00 - 15:00
Duration 45 minutes
Location Room 2.09, Armstrong Building
  • Session
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Meet the DPD - School of Engineering

Speak to the degree programme director to find out how completing your Masters in the School of Engineering will provide you with the skills you need to further your career.

Date 29 April 2026
Time 14:00 - 16:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Stephenson Building, Room G.006
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Join this taster session to experience TESOL at Masters level.

Date 29 April 2026
Time 14:00 - 15:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location King George VI Building, Lecture Theatre 1
  • Session
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

How to find a PhD

For those interested in studying a PhD in the Faculty of Medical Sciences.

Date 29 April 2026
Time 14:00 - 15:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Ridley Building 1, 2.04
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Law Conversion Course Talk

A comprehensive overview of the Law Conversion Course at Newcastle University, including qualifying exams, career prospects and your day-to-day life as a Law Conversion Student. Suitable for those with no prior study in Law.

Date 29 April 2026
Time 14:00 - 15:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Armstrong Building 2.16
  • Session
  • On-campus
  • Booking required

I'm a Student... Get me into Data Science

Find out more about the programme and then gain hands on practical experience. Suitable for those with no prior experience in Computing.

Date 29 April 2026
Time 14:00 - 15:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Herschel Learning Lab, 1st Floor, Herschel Building
  • Session
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Exploring Postgraduate Study in Music

Find out more about taught Master's programmes in Music from course leaders.

Date 29 April 2026
Time 14:15 - 15:00
Duration 45 minutes
Location Room G.17, Armstrong Building
  • Session
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

MAs in Creative Writing/Writing Poetry

Join this drop in session and learn more about MAs in Creative Writing and Writing Poetry.

Date 29 April 2026
Time 15:00 - 16:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Percy Building 1.05
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

AI security regulation in turbulent times: how does law interact with contemporary geopolitics?

Interested in pursuing a Law LLM at Newcastle University? Join this talk to gain some insight into what topics you'll cover and what teaching will be like.

Date 29 April 2026
Time 16:00 - 16:30
Duration 30 minutes
Location Conference Room, Law School
  • Session
  • On-campus
  • Booking required

Progress to Postgrad

Meet faculty staff and students, talk to our careers service and receive an on the spot offer for your Masters course at this event specifically four Newcastle University students.

Date 29 April 2026
Time 16:00 - 18:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Hadrian Building, Lindisfarne Room
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking required

121 Personal Statement Drop-in

Drop in to discuss your personal statement for Masters study with our Careers Team.

Date 30 April 2026
Time 09:00 - 16:00
Duration 30 minutes
Location King's Gate Level 1 - Careers Centre
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Chat to the Finance team

Book a 1-1 appointment with our Student Financial support team. Appointments available online and in-person

Date 30 April 2026
Time 09:00 - 16:00
Duration 30 minutes
Location King's Gate Level 2
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking required

MRes Drop-in information session

Find out more about your options studying an MRes in the Faculty of Medical Sciences.

Date 30 April 2026
Time 10:00 - 12:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Medical School, L2.5
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

MA Cross-Cultural Communications Alumni Talk

Join one of our MA CCC alumni who completed both her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Newcastle University, and how she’s applied the knowledge and skills gained from her studies within the workplace.

Date 30 April 2026
Time 11:00 - 12:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Room 1.11, King George VI Building
  • Session
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Meet the DPD - Global Conservation MSc

Find out more about our Global Conservation MSc, which offers a unique education in biodiversity and conservation.

Date 30 April 2026
Time 14:00 - 15:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location ARMB 1.05, Armstrong Building
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

MSc Computer Science Project Showcase

Interested in Computer Science and problem solving? Join us for our showcase session to see how our students develop a new practical system allowing customers to pre-order at the Whistlestop Coffee Hut at Cramlington train station.

Date 30 April 2026
Time 14:30 - 16:30
Duration 1 hour+
Location Urban Sciences Building USB.G.003
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Treasures we keep - MA in Museum Studies

Join the launch of the annual experimental, student-led intervention in the Great North Museum: Hancock on campus, curated by Newcastle University’s MA Museum Studies students.

Date 30 April 2026
Time 16:00 - 17:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Great North Museum: Hancock
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

Intimates - MA in Curating Art

Join the Curating Art MA students at the Hatton Gallery, where they have invited three international artists to participate in creating a new exhibition as part of the module ‘Curating Art in the Gallery’.

Date 30 April 2026
Time 17:00 - 19:00
Duration 1 hour+
Location Hatton Gallery
  • Drop-in
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required

The Math between Life and Death

At this talk, discover how your problem-solving skills can translate into a high-impact career in the health sector after completing an Advanced Data Science with Health MSc or Medical Statistics MSc.

Date 1 May 2026
Time 12:15 - 12:45
Duration 1 hour+
Location Teaching Room 2, Level 4, Herschel Building
  • Session
  • On-campus
  • Booking not required