Undergraduate Offer Holder Experience Days
Our Offer Holder Experience Days are exclusively for students who have received an offer to study with us at undergraduate level.
What is an Offer Holder Experience Day?
Our Offer Holder Experience Days are your chance to:
- explore our campus
- learn about our facilities and student services
- delve deeper into your chosen subject.
You'll have the opportunity to meet current students and chat to academics from your course. Find out more below about what to expect.
How to get involved
In 2026, we are holding 3 Offer Holder Experience Days in February, March and April.
The events are invite-only. You'll receive your email invite shortly after receiving your UCAS offer to study here at Newcastle.
Please note, invitations have started going out for some courses, but not all schools have started sending their invites. We expect invitations to start going between December and January.
Different subjects will be taking part on different dates; you only need to attend once. Click below to find out which date your subject will be taking place on.
Saturday 28 February
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics
English Language and Linguistics
English Literature and Creative Writing
School of Law
Law
School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
Architecture
Architecture and Urban Planning
Urban Planning
School of Geography, Politics and Sociology
Geography
Politics
Sociology
School of Arts and Cultures
Music
School of History, Classics and Archaeology
Archaeology
Classics and Ancient History
History
Faculty of Medical Sciences
School of Psychology
Psychology and Cognitive Science
School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Sciences
Nutrition
Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering
School of Computing
All Computer Science courses
School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
Foundation year Physics
Foundation year Mathematics and Statistics
Physics
Mathematics and Statistics
Data Science
School of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
Agriculture & Agriculture with Farm Business Management
Animal Science
Marine Biology and Marine Zoology
Agri-Business Management & Food Business Marketing and Management
Biology & Zoology
Chemistry
Environmental Sciences
Saturday 14 March
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
Architecture
School of Arts and Cultures
Film
Journalism
Media
Music
Business School
Accounting and Finance
Business Management
Economics
Marketing
School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences
Speech and Language Therapy
School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics
English Language and Linguistics
English Literature and Creative Writing
School of History, Classics and Archaeology
Archaeology
Classics and Ancient History
History
School of Law
Law
School of Modern Languages
Modern Languages
School X
Combined Honours
Philosophy
Faculty of Medical Sciences
School of Medicine
Medicine
School of Psychology
Psychology and Cognitive Science
School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Sciences
Sports and Exercise Science
Dietetics
Biomedical Sciences and Biochemistry
School of Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering
School of Computing
All Computer Science courses
School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
Foundation year Physics
Foundation year Mathematics and Statistics
Physics
Mathematics and Statistics
Data Science
School of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
Agriculture & Agriculture with Farm Business Management
Animal Science
Marine Biology and Marine Zoology
Agri-Business Management & Food Business Marketing and Management
Biology & Zoology
Chemistry
Environmental Sciences
Saturday 25 April
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
Architecture and Urban Planning
Urban Planning
School of Arts and Cultures
Film
Fine Art
Journalism
Media Music
Business School
Accounting and Finance
Business Management
Economics
Marketing
School of Education, Communication and Life Sciences
Education
Speech and Language Therapy
School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics
English Language and Linguistics
English Literature and Creative Writing
School of Geography, Politics and Sociology
Geography
Politics
Sociology
School of History, Classics and Archaeology
Archaeology
Classics and Ancient History
History
School of Law
Law
School of Modern Languages
Modern Languages
School X
Philosophy
Combined Honours
Faculty of Medical Sciences
School of Medicine
Medicine
School of Dental Sciences
Dentistry and Dental Therapy
School of Psychology
Psychology and Cognitive Science
School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Sciences
Biomedical Sciences and Biochemistry
Nutrition
School of Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering
School of Computing
All Computer Science courses
School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
Foundation year Physics
Foundation year Mathematics and Statistics
Physics
Mathematics and Statistics
Data Science
School of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
Agriculture & Agriculture with Farm Business Management
Animal Science
Marine Biology and Marine Zoology
Agri-Business Management & Food Business Marketing and Management
Biology & Zoology
Chemistry
Environmental Sciences
What to expect
From 9:00 to 15:30, you can take part in our central activity including our student services & welcome fair, talks and tours. Find out more below!
Throughout the day you will discover more about your chosen subject. You should receive details of this separately, including a full timetable for the day.
Campus tours
Between 9:00 and 15.00 you can take an express campus tour to give you a feel for our city-centre campus. Tours are led by our current students, so they are a great way to learn more about university life too.
Tours will take about 30 minutes. The last tours will depart around 14:30.
Accommodation viewings
Between 9:00 and 15:30 we will have the following accommodation sites available for you to view. The last tour is at 15:00.
Bernicia
Newgate Court*
Wellington St Plaza
Windsor Terrace
*Newgate court will stay open for tours after the event until 5pm!
Make your own way to any of the sites, where there will be staff and Student Ambassadors to welcome you.
Please note that viewing our accommodation is always popular, therefore there may be a short queue when you arrive. We will manage the flow of visitors entering the show flats and will have staff on hand to answer any queries while you wait.
Student Services fair
Make sure to visit to the Boiler House (number 10 on the campus map) between 9:00 and 15:00. Here, you'll find representatives from various Student Services waiting to answer your queries.
Services include:
- Accommodation
- Careers Service
- Student Finance
- Health and Wellbeing
- Sport
- Global Opportunities
- NUSU (Students' Union)
- Alumni
- University Wide Language Programme (UWLP)
- Admissions
We'll also have our PARTNERS team on hand to chat about next steps, the PARTNERS Assessed Summer School, Pathways to Newcastle and to answer any questions you may have.
Student Life Talks
We will have a variety of interactive talks on different elements of student life throughout the day, there will also be plenty of opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have.
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9:30 – 10:00 |
Home Away From Home: Accommodation insights from staff & graduates |
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10:30 – 11:00 |
Student Finance - What is it? And how do you apply? |
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11:30 – 12:00 |
Belong in Newcastle: Find out more about the Campus, City and life as a Newcastle student |
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13:00 – 13:30 |
Belong in Newcastle: Find out more about the Campus, City and life as a Newcastle student |
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13:45 – 14:15 |
Home Away From Home: Accommodation insights from staff & graduates |
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14:30 – 15:00 |
Student Finance - What is it? And how do you apply? |
The location for the Central Talks is the Bedson Building, Lecture theatre G.04.LT1. This will be clearly sign-posted on the day.
Sports Centre and library
In addition to the above, why not drop in to our Sports Centre for a tour of facilities, or our Philip Robinson library for an idea of our library and study spaces, both are open 9:00 - 15:00. You'll be met by our friendly ambassadors who'll show you round.
Chill Out Space
Want to take a break and relax? Head to our chill out area in the lower ground floor of the King's Gate Building.
Language Resource Centre
Based at the Old Library Building, the LRC is a fantastic place to visit on campus and offers free language learning facilities to all members of the University.
Subject-specific content
Throughout the day you will learn all about your chosen subject. Offer holders will receive an email invite to book onto the subject activity for the degree programme/s you have applied for.
Once booked, you will receive a subject-specific timetable with details on what to expect.
This can include:
- talks and seminars
- facility tours
- the chance to meet current students studying your subject
- the opportunity to speak to academics from your course
Planning your day
Arriving in Newcastle
Whether you are a local student or travelling from further afield, you can get to Newcastle by bus, Metro, train, plane or car. View our travel information.
There is extensive parking available across the city. Take a look at our handy parking map.
You can also find out more about city-centre parking on the Newcastle Council website.
Unfortunately we cannot offer any luggage storage on campus, the nearest is Newcastle Central Station.
Where to eat
Fancy some tasty food or a barista-made coffee whilst on campus, why not visit one of our on-campus outlets?
The Grand 8:30am – 3:00pm
Bites Café 11am – 3:00pm
Courtyard 8:30am-1:30pm
Frederick Douglass Centre Café 8:30am – 1:30pm
Sports Centre Café 9am – 9pm
Travel bursaries
If you live in a certain postcode (you can check this below), then you may be eligible to claim a maximum of £50 per Offer Holder towards the cost of your travel. This is open to Offer Holders only and does not include costs related to guests.
We offer full travel reimbursement for students in Years 12 and 13 who have experienced time in care, or who are estranged from their family, and are visiting Newcastle University as part of their journey to higher education, including Offer Holder Experience Days.
- We can cover the cost of one return journey from your home address, provided you supply a copy of your travel ticket/receipt. We ask that you use the most reasonable form of transport - for example, standard‑class rail travel. Please note that flights cannot be reimbursed.
- If you’d like to take advantage of this support or have any questions, please contact visit.bursary@ncl.ac.uk.
Eligibility and Evidence
To find out if you’re eligible, you can enter your postcode below:
You must be living in a postcode that is assigned TUNDRA LSOA Quintile 1. Find out more about the TUNDRA data.
You can claim a maximum of £50 per offer holder on receipt of costs incurred. For example, you must provide us with a copy of your train ticket receipt. We reserve the right to withhold payment without satisfactory proof of purchase.
If you qualify, you can collect a travel bursary form from our welcome desk at the Student Services Fair in The Boiler House.
If you don’t meet the postcode criteria but have extenuating circumstances that make it difficult to afford travel to an Offer Holder Experience Day, please contact us.
After you submit your application for reimbursement, we will cross check your information against your UCAS application.
Reimbursement
Newcastle University uses a platform called Aspire to collect your payment details. To claim your payment via the platform, please follow the instructions in the email that will be sent to you from info@newcastle-aspire.co.uk. This is a valid email address issued by Aspire on behalf of Newcastle University and the link provided in the email is a secure link.
The University will process your claim and reimburse your expenses within three weeks of submitting your form. This is so long as all information is accurately provided.
Invite information
These events are open only to Newcastle University Offer Holders.
If you receive an offer to study at Newcastle University, you will receive your invite via email, to the same address you applied via UCAS.
If you have a question relating to your invitation, or subject specific sessions, please contact your faculty in the first instance.
If you have any general questions about the day or about the central content, please contact Offerholders@newcastle.ac.uk.
International Study Centre Students
If you are part of the International Study Centre (ISC) and will be progressing to first year study at Newcastle, you are also welcome to attend our Offer Holder Experience Days.
If you would like to attend, please fill out the form linked below. You will be contacted by your faculty with further information about the day.
Any other students with offers should receive an invitation via email, so please don't fill out the form below.