Pathways to Newcastle
Through our academic-led online programme, you could receive lower entry requirements to Newcastle University and develop the skills you need for success at university and beyond.
A lower offer of entry and developing your skills
Applying to a degree course in our Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE) Faculty? You could receive an offer of up to two grades lower through our Pathways to Newcastle programme!
In response to the national skills shortages identified by the Government, we have opened up this additional entry route in the following key economic subject areas:
- Engineering
- Maths
- Physics
- Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Computing
Through Pathways to Newcastle, we aim to increase applications to these subjects areas, both regionally and nationally, and contribute to supporting the national skills agenda and economic growth.
What is Pathways to Newcastle?
Pathways to Newcastle is an online programme designed to support students into degree programmes where national skills gap have been identified. All Home applicants who are resident in the UK will be able to apply through the Pathways to Newcastle route and will be eligible for a reduced offer of up to two grades lower upon successful completion of an online module in the related subject area.
Subject-specific skills development
Applicants will complete a subject-specific module created by Newcastle University academics in their chosen subject area. Each module is designed to start equipping applicants with the skills needed to become a successful student whilst at Newcastle University and beyond into the workforce.
As well as subject-specific content, you will also have access to an HE Study Skills module, designed to introduce you to various aspects of university study that is applicable across all of the subject areas.
An early introduction to our virtual learning platform
The module will take place online via a browser-based platform called Canvas. Canvas is the platform used to deliver online learning during undergraduate study at Newcastle University. This makes Pathways to Newcastle a fantastic introduction to the digital facilities used by Newcastle University students.
Part of your journey to Newcastle University
Please note: completion of the Pathways to Newcastle module is compulsory in order to meet the terms of the lower offer. We will not be able to make any special arrangements for students who are unable to access the module so please consider this before making summer plans.
Who is Pathways to Newcastle for?
Pathways to Newcastle takes place in year 13/final year of college. The programme is open to applicants to certain degree courses at Newcastle University.
To take part in Pathways to Newcastle you must meet some essential criteria. You must:
- have applied to study one of the participating degree programmes at Newcastle University via UCAS no later than 6pm on 14th January 2026 (see below for full list of available course)
- be resident in the United Kingdom
- be classified as 'Home' for tuition fee purposes
- not hold a higher education qualification already (e.g. a degree or higher degree)
In addition, you must meet any of the academic requirements for the course you are applying to.
Please see below for a full list of participating degree programmes:
Engineering
| Aerospace Engineering | BEng Honours | H400 |
| Aerospace Engineering | MEng Honours | H401 |
| Chemical Engineering | BEng Honours | H810 |
| Chemical Engineering | MEng Honours | H813 |
| Chemical Engineering with Year in Industry | MEng Honours | H815 |
| Civil and Structural Engineering | BEng Honours | H210 |
| Civil and Structural Engineering | MEng Honours | H242 |
| Civil Engineering | BEng Honours | H200 |
| Civil Engineering | MEng Honours | H290 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | BEng Honours | H607 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Project | MEng Honours | H605 |
| Electronics and Computer Engineering | BEng Honours | H652 |
| Electronics and Computer Engineering with Industrial Project | MEng Honours | H654 |
| Engineering with Foundation Year | BEng Honours | H101 |
| Mechanical Engineering | BEng Honours | H300 |
| Mechanical Engineering | MEng Honours | H301 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | BEng Honours | H515 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | MEng Honours | H517 |
Mathematics, Statistics & Physics
| Data Science | BSc Honours | G200 |
| Mathematics | BSc Honours | G100 |
| Mathematics | MMath Honours | G103 |
| Mathematics and Accounting | BSc Honours | NG41 |
| Mathematics and Economics | BSc Honours | GL11 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | BSc Honours | GG13 |
| Mathematics and Statistics with Foundation Year | BSc Honours | G101 |
| Mathematics with Business | BSc Honours | G1N4 |
| Mathematics with Finance | BSc Honours | G1N3 |
| Physics | BSc Honours | F300 |
| Physics | MPhys Honours | F303 |
| Physics with Astrophysics | BSc Honours | F3F5 |
| Physics with Astrophysics | MPhys Honours | F3FM |
| Physics with Foundation Year | BSc Honours | F304 |
| Theoretical Physics | MPhys Honours | F344 |
| Theoretical Physics | BSc Honours | F345 |
Natural and Environmental Sciences
| Agri-Business Management | BSc Honours | N280 |
| Agriculture | BSc Honours | D400 |
| Agriculture with Farm Business Management | BSc Honours | D402 |
| Animal Science | BSc Honours | C305 |
| Biology | BSc Honours | C100 |
| Chemistry | BSc Honours | F100 |
| Chemistry | MChem Honours | F103 |
| Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry | MChem Honours | F123 |
| Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry | BSc Honours | F151 |
| Environmental Science | BSc Honours | F850 |
| Food Business Management and Marketing | BSc Honours | ND61 |
| Marine Biology | BSc Honours | C161 |
| Marine Zoology | BSc Honours | C350 |
| Sustainable Land and Business Management | BSc Honours | D455 |
| Zoology | BSc Honours | C300 |
How can I access the programme?
If you meet the essential criteria and the academic requirements for Pathways to Newcastle, you may be made a dual offer in UCAS. You could be made a standard offer to study (as per entry requirements on university course webpages), AND a reduced offer, which is up to two A level grades lower.
You will be invited to submit a separate Pathways to Newcastle application form and you will have until Friday 5 June 2026 to submit an application. Please note, without a completed Pathways to Newcastle application form you will not be able to take advantage of the lower offer.
Application form coming soon!
Key dates and information
If you are accepted onto Pathways to Newcastle, there are some additional conditions you must meet in order to benefit from the lower offer:
- Newcastle University must be your firm choice (you have until June 2026 to make this decision)
- Compulsory completion of the Pathways to Newcastle online module. You will have between Monday 6th and Friday 31st July 2026 to complete the module. You can work at your own pace during this time period but must ensure you complete all elements of the module. Further details on the module will be shared closer to the time.