Industry-informed teaching

Newcastle students graduate fully equipped with the skills they will need thanks to our strong links with industry experts and focus on industry skills, including:

• problem-based learning for the first three years based around industrial case studies – excellent preparation for life as a professional engineer
• lectures delivered by practising industry experts covering issues surrounding safety management and environmental protection
• industry representation on our Board of Studies with direct input into our degrees
• industry links with over 100 chemical engineering companies, resulting in sponsorship and placement opportunities and plant visits

Teaching methods

We use case-study-led teaching, so your learning has real-world relevance.

Teaching is through a combination of:

• lectures
• tutorials
• seminars
• computer practice sessions
• extensive practical laboratory work
• group work on case studies and design projects 

Assessment methods

You'll be assessed by a range of methods depending on the modules you study, including:

• class tests
• laboratory reports
• multi-choice questions
• project reports
• oral presentations
• closed book examinations
• interviews

Find out more

Visit our Teaching & Learning pages to read about the outstanding learning experience available to all students at Newcastle University

We are keen to admit the brightest students onto our courses, regardless of background. In 2019 we will be making a number of unconditional offers across a range of subjects to students from the UK who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. These offers will be made to students who we believe will make a substantial contribution to our student community, and who we really want to study with us.

If you receive an unconditional offer from us, this demonstrates our confidence that you have the necessary qualities to succeed in your exams at school or college and to excel on your chosen degree. The unconditional offer will allow you to focus on your studies so that you can achieve excellent results.

The criteria for receiving an unconditional offer will vary across different subject areas. You will be identified for an unconditional offer on the basis of your overall academic profile which will include:

• a minimum GCSE achievement level
• a minimum A level (or IB) prediction threshold
• an excellent personal statement and reference

If you are made an unconditional offer this will be dependent upon on you choosing Newcastle University as your Firm choice. A conditional offer with the standard entry requirements for the degree will be made to you to at the same time, to provide you with maximum choice.

If you choose your unconditional offer as your Firm choice, it means that you have secured your place at Newcastle whatever you achieve in your final exams. We are confident that applicants who receive an unconditional offer will repay our confidence in them by continuing to work hard and achieve excellent grades.

If you don’t think you will have the exact Mathematics and Science qualifications referred to in our entry requirements by the time you need them, you may not be sure what to do.  We hope that the following will help.

• If you already have, or are taking, the A level (or equivalent) Maths and Science qualifications specified in our entry requirements, you should apply for stage 1 (First Year) entry of the engineering degree course in which you are interested
• If you have a Maths qualification but will not have it at A level (or equivalent) when you start your degree, you should apply for the relevant degree with Foundation Year.  We may give you the opportunity to take the Newcastle University Pre-Entry Maths Course* and the option to start in First Year if we think that this will be the best route for you
• If you have A level Maths (or equivalent) already but not at the required grade, you should contact us for advice.  We may decide that you could be considered for Foundation Year entry, or it may be that our engineering courses are not the best options for you
• If you will not have the equivalent of an A level in the Science subject (if any) required, you should apply for the relevant degree with Foundation Year. 

If you are still not sure, do not worry. 

Whatever you apply for, our Admissions Tutors will help you decide which is the best route for you.  They may therefore make you an offer for a different course (e.g. Foundation Year entry instead of First Year entry) from the one you apply for.

(*The Newcastle University Pre-Entry Maths Course aims to provide the requisite mathematical skills and concepts needed on our engineering degree courses and to prepare students for the modes of learning they will encounter.  The materials for the course are delivered electronically and include opportunities to practise your skills.  You study the materials in your own time and, when you are ready, you book your exam with the Engineering School to which you have applied.   A fee of £150 is payable at the time of booking the exam or shortly before the date set for examination.)

A*AA-AAA including Mathematics and Chemistry and at least one of Further Maths, Physics, IT or Biology but excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Physics or Double Award Science (minimum Grade B or 6) required if Physics not offered at A level.

AAA at Advanced Higher including Mathematics and Chemistry. Grade B in Higher Physics required if not offered at Advanced Higher.  Two Highers at the required grade (in different subjects to those offered at Advanced Higher) may replace a third Advanced Higher.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

37 points with Mathematics and Chemistry at Higher Level grade 6 or above. Physics required at Standard Level grade 5 or above if not offered at Higher Level.

Candidates will normally only be considered for foundation year entry. All applications will be considered on an individual basis.

Access Qualification in relevant area of engineering or physical science.  Must include 45 level 3 credits at Distinction including 30 credits in maths and chemistry. 

Grade B or 6 in GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science required if Physics not offered at a higher level.

Candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry. Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for specific entrance requirements.

D3,D3,D3 in Principal Subjects including Mathematics and Chemistry and at least one of Further Mathematics, Physics or Biology. GCSE Physics or Double Award Science (minimum Grade B or 6) required if Physics not offered at a higher level.

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop.  If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

ABB including Mathematics and Chemistry and at least one of Further Maths, Physics, IT or Biology but excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Physics or Double Award Science (minimum Grade B or 6) required if Physics not offered at A Level.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

Candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry. Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for specific entrance requirements.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

ABB at Advanced Higher including Mathematics and Chemistry. Grade B in Higher Physics required if not offered at Advanced Higher.  Two Highers at the required grade (in different subjects to those offered at Advanced Higher) may replace a third Advanced Higher. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

If you don’t have the right mathematics and/or science qualifications for direct entry, you can take a Chemical Engineering Foundation Year:

• Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng Honours (H814)
• Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year MEng Honours (H816)

This will provide you with the knowledge you need to progress to one of our three- or four-year Chemical Engineering degrees.

Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

If you need help to meet our English Language requirements, we can provide support with extra tuition.

Read more about UK visas and immigration requirements.

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University. which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering.

ABB at A level is typically the minimum required for entry to an undergraduate course. You can check the equivalent grades for qualifications offered in your country. 

We will also consider your application if you have lower or non-standard qualifications.

2019 and 2020 entry:

£9,250

For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad, you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year.

Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.

Please note:

• The maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by the UK government.
• As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.
• See more information on all aspects of student finance relating to Newcastle University.

2019 and 2020 entry:

£9,250 You will pay the same tuition fees as UK students for the duration of your course.

For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad, you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year.

Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.

Please note:

• As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.
• See more information on all aspects of student finance relating to Newcastle University.

2020 entry*:

£22,800

2019 entry*:

£22,110

*Please note:

• You will be charged tuition fees for each year of your degree programme (unless you are on a shorter exchange programme).
• The tuition fee amount you will pay may increase slightly year on year as a result of inflation.
• If you spend a year on placement or studying abroad as part of your degree you may pay a reduced fee for that year.
• See more information on all aspects of student finance relating to Newcastle University.

You may be eligible for one of a range of Newcastle University Scholarships in addition to government financial support.

• Newcastle University Scholarships
• Government financial support

You may be eligible for one of a range of Newcastle University Scholarships in addition to government financial support.

• Newcastle University Scholarships
• Government financial support

We offer a range of scholarships to eligible international students:

• Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships
• Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships
• Vice-Chancellor’s Global Scholarships

We also offer International Family Discounts which are available for all international students with a close family member who has graduated from or is now studying at Newcastle University.

Some of our subject scholarships and sports scholarships are also available for international students.