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Study Abroad in the UK Academic Semester or YearEnglish Language Plus Academic Semester

International Summer School

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Study at Newcastle

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The River Tyne at Newcastle.

The International Office is delighted that you are considering Newcastle University as yourstudy abroad destination!

The United Kingdom continues to be one of the most popular study destinations for internationalstudents. Each year Newcastle University welcomes students from all over the world.

You can study in most of our undergraduate degree programmes such as the Arts andHumanities, Sciences and Biomedical Sciences, in Business and Finance as well as in aspecifically designed Pre-Med Programme. We are also open to any special requests youmay have (focusing on undergraduate research, adding independent study to your list ofclasses etc) you just need to let us know and we will work with you.

The University campus is in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, a friendly, cosmopolitancity located in the North East of England. It is emerging as an important centre for cultureand science, and is famous for its welcoming, fun-loving character. Newcastle Universityprovides an academic and social centre to 19,667 (3,293 international) students from theUK and around the world. And, most importantly, the schools, the academics and the stafffrom the International Office warmly welcome Study Abroad students.

As well as being directly enrolled at a UK university, you will have the benefit of a specialisedand supportive Study Abroad Team.

We look forward to hearing from you and to the prospect of welcoming you to Newcastle University.

The International Office (Study Abroad Unit)www.ncl.ac.uk/international/studyabroad

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Newcastle University has an international reputation for high-quality teaching, excellence in researchand first-class facilities. Each year we welcome students from over 100 countries into our diverse andinternational community. Our Study Abroad programmes allow you to fully integrate with our regularundergraduate degree students and benefit from a high-quality academic, social and cultural experience.

History Newcastle University began as a School of Medicine and Surgery,established in 1834, and has transformed into one of the UKsleading universities. Our campus is located right at the heart of oneof the most exciting, friendly and cosmopolitan cities in the UK.

Excellent Academic FacilitiesYou can be sure to benefit from a wide range of excellentacademic facilities, which provide the best possible learningenvironment. Our University Library is the only university servicein the UK to be awarded the governments Charter Mark forexcellent customer service five times in a row, and our Universitycomputing provision is one of the best in the UK.

Student SupportOur student support services provide information and adviceto all students including:

support for students with disabilitiesadvice for mature studentsa confidential student counselling servicea multi-faith Chaplaincychild care advice and support

Great Choice of University AccommodationWe have a wide range of affordable University accommodationand the majority of sites are located within a 10-minute walk ofthe campus and city centre. The University offers self-catered andcatered accommodation, and we also offer advice on how to

search for private accommodation.

Career Development and Employability Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the best in thecountry, providing a range of information, support and technology-based services to help you reach your full potential. The Universityaims to assist Study Abroad participants to develop the highlyvalued transferable skills that employers are increasingly seeking.

The City of NewcastleNewcastle has numerous attractions its famous bridges, thevibrant cultural renaissance, Newcastle United Football Club,and the citys reputation for a superb night out. Newcastle isregarded as a great student city it came first in a league ofthe UKs favourite student cities (MSN Travel website andaccommodationforstudents.com, 2009).

Newcastle University

The Students Union building.

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Academic Terminology An academic year is divided into two semesters: semester one ,the first semester of an academic year, begins in September andends in January. The second semester, semester two , runs fromJanuary to mid-June.

A module is a unit of study where a specific area within a subjectis investigated by the teacher and the students. All modules havea code, a title and a specific number of credits attached to them.

Each module is given a credit value. Study Abroad students arerequired to follow a normal undergraduate workload based on120 credits for a full academic year or 60 credits per semester.The credits can be transferred back to your home institution.

The following transfer information is a rough guideline for thecredits transfer based on some of our most popular Study

Abroad student origin countries.

Equivalent to Newcastle University 120 credits

Country Number of credits

Australia 24 credits

Brazil 80 credits

Europe 60 ECTS

South Korea 3844 Hak-jeom

Mexico 1,920 study hours(960 contact hours and 960 private study hours)

Norway 60 ECTS

USA 30-32 credit hours

Teaching Methods At Newcastle University teaching staff use a wide variety ofteaching and assessment styles. Lectures, seminars, tutorials and in some subjects laboratory classes provide the mainpoints of contact between student and tutor. These are oftensupplemented with fieldwork, guest lectures, student presentations,conferences and private study. Please see explanations at:

www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/info_sheets/study_methods.php

Assessment Methods Assessment is by written, practical and oral examinations.Coursework and projects may also be assessed. You willcomplete the same assessments as full-degree students.

Please note: for students studying at Newcastle University insemester one and whose following semester at home starts inearly January, we will make arrangements for you to be assessedso you can start your next semester on time.

TranscriptsWhen you have completed your period of study at Newcastle,your home university will be sent a transcript stating the modulesthat you have studied, the credits you have earned and the gradeawarded. For students studying at Newcastle University throughISA, your transcripts are sent directly to ISA.

Academic AdvisersFor each of the Study Abroad programmes, there is a specialistacademic adviser who will advise you on your module selectionso that you can follow a stimulating academic programme atNewcastle that complements your study at home.

Your Study Abroad TeamThe International Office provides a designated Study Abroad

Team who can assist with administrative issues from initialapplication through to final transcripts. You are welcome tocontact the Study Abroad Team for advice or informationbefore arrival in Newcastle and throughout the duration of yourprogramme. Full contact details for the Study Abroad Team areavailable on the back cover.

International Welcome At the start of each semester, the University hosts an InternationalWelcome for all new overseas students. This includes an airportcollection service, orientation/information sessions and a socialprogramme. Full details are available at:www.ncl.ac.uk/international/prearrival

Masters or Doctoral Study AbroadSuitably qualified students can apply for study abroad as aMasters or Doctoral student. Contact the International Office atNewcastle University with requests at studyabroad @ncl.ac.uk .

Academic Matters

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Newcastle University offers you a choice of three distinct Study Abroad options.

Study Abroad Options

Who is it for? How is your English What can you study?(if not a native speaker)?

You have studied at your home university Your IELTS level is 6.5 or higher Arts and Humanities; Business andfor at least a year. OR your TOEFL score is 575 (IBT 89) Finance; Science, Agriculture andYou are currently enrolled. or higher. Engineering; Biomedical Sciences.Your GPA is 3.0 or higher.

You have studied at your home university Your IELTS level is 7.0 or higher Arts and Humanities; Business andfor at least a year. OR your TOEFL score is 600 (IBT 100) Finance; Science, Agriculture andYou are currently enrolled. or higher. Engineering; Biomedical Sciences.Your GPA is 3.0 or higher. AND Psychology

You have studied at your home university Your IELTS level is 6.5 or higher Arts and Humanities; Business andfor at least a year. OR your TOEFL score is 575 (IBT 89) Finance; Science, Agriculture andYou are currently enrolled. or higher. Engineering; Biomedical Sciences.

Your GPA is 3.5 or higher. AND the Pre-Med Programme

You can study with us for one or two semesters. Approximately half of our Study Abroad studentschoose to stay for a year (two semesters). You take modules towards your home degree in a broadvariety of degree programmes as a full-time student. You live in student accommodation with localand international students, and are fully integrated into the Universitys academic schools andstudent community.

Academic Semester or Year

Who is this programme for?

Students interested in studying Arts and Humanities modules eg British politics ; engaging in creative writing ; looking intoglobalisation, culture and development from a Britishperspective; being introduced to British law or studyingBritish history .

You can be a student in a l iberal arts degree programmeor in any other degree programme.

You can study:

Archaeology; Architecture; Town Planning; Classics; Education;English Language and Literature; Media Studies; Fine Art;Digital Media; History; Media and Cultural Studies; MedievalStudies; Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies; Geography;International Politics; Music; Sociology.

Please note:

Students are expected to take at least two modules in their degree programme but may take additional modules in othersubject areas.

For module descriptions see the Module Catalogue at: www.ncl.ac.uk/international/studyabroad/moduleWe always try to offer you the modules you choose, but this will depend on entry requirements, class sizes and timetabling.

Arts and Humanities

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Business and Finance


Students who want to develop their understanding of theprinciples and techniques of business and acquire knowledgeto progress into careers in management, marketing, finance,

business information systems and economics. You can alsodevelop transferable skills in communication, presentation,research methods and IT.

You can be a student in a business degree programmeor in any other degree programme.

You can study:

Accounting; Finance; Economics; Management; HumanResource Management; Marketing; E-Business; Law.

Science, Agriculture and Engineering


Students who want to study in an environment defined bycutting-edge facilities and research in biology ; who want

to participate in finding answers to an increasing demandfor energy and raw materials in the field of engineering ;who want to learn about coastal management and offshoreengineering at the largest and broadest-based marine schoolin the UK and many more areas of interest.

You can be a student in a science degree programmeor in any other degree programme.

You can study:

Agriculture: Animal Sciences; Food and Nutrition; RuralPlanning and Countryside Management; Engineering:

Advanced Materials Engineering; Chemical Engineering;Civil Engineering; Computer Engineering; Electrical Engineering;Electronic Engineering; Environmental Science and Engineering;Mechanical Engineering; Mechatronics; Process Engineering;Systems Engineering; Sciences: Biology; Chemistry;Geosciences; Information Systems; Marine Science andTechnology; Marine Technology Materials; Mathematics;Statistics; Surveying and Mapping Science.

Psychology and Biomedical/Biomolecular Sciences

Pre-Med Programme


Students who want to be exposed to research and teaching inconjunction with high-profile institutes such as the following:

Ageing and Health; Cell and Molecular Biosciences;Cellular Medicine; Health and Society; Human Genetics;Neuroscience; Cancer Research; North East England StemCell Institute.

You can study:

Biochemistry; Biochemistry with Immunology; BiomedicalSciences; Biomedical Sciences with Management;Biotechnology; Genetics; Human Genetics; MedicalMicrobiology and Immunology; Pharmacology; PhysiologicalSciences and Psychology.

The Pre-Med Programme is based in the Universitys world-class Medical School. Their rankings are 1/62 in the National Studentsurvey with an overall satisfaction of 98% and 5/79 in the Times Good University Guide. Our work includes ageing and health,cancer research and stem cell research. The programme has been specifically designed to meet the needs of pre-medical studentsfrom North America who are planning to apply to a United States medical school. The Medical School at Newcastle is linked to theRoyal Victoria Infirmary, one of the regions principal teaching hospitals. You may study with us for either a full year or one semester(autumn/fall or spring) and you would typically take classes in Biomedical Sciences. You can also:

take medically related modules such as Anatomy

take a module called Clinical Skills that was designed for the Pre-Med Programme only. The module introduces you to basicclinical skills and aims to develop proficiency in carrying out routine procedures such as investigating peripheral pulse rate, bloodpressure, body temperature, respiratory function, urinalysis, blood glucose and using the ECG (Electrocardiography) and the CPR(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).

participate in shadowing of medical practitioners where you may make rounds with doctors, witness a broad variety ofexaminations and treatments and/or witness surgeries.

www.ncl.ac.uk/international/studyabroad/academic/premed

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For students who do not yet have the English language skills to enrol directly onto university academicmodules, our INTO Newcastle University Centre offers this flexible course.www.intohigher.com/universities/united-kingdom/newcastle-university/course-listing/study-abroad-with-english.aspx

The ProgrammeThere are two main parts to the programme:

Part one: you will take a full-time intensive course in Englishfor Academic Purposes and Study Skills.

Part two: once your level of English has reached IELTS 6.5,you will have the option of studying academic modules at eitherNewcastle University alongside other UK and internationalstudents or on an INTO academic programme. You will alsobe able to continue taking English classes. You can take upto 40 academic module credits on University courses. You canchoose modules from a wide range of academic subjects at

undergraduate level at Newcastle University. In some cases,you may also be able to study postgraduate modules. Alsoavailable is a wide range of credit-bearing modules that arepart of INTO Foundation and Diploma programmes.

You will be advised by your tutor when choosing academicmodules, and selection may depend on what you have studiedpreviously, your academic and English language levels, and theavailability of places.

For further details of the INTO academic modules, please visit:www.intohigher.com/universities/united-kingdom/newcastle-university.aspx?sc_lang=en

Flexible Programme DatesWith four entry points in September, January, April and June,you can join the course at different times in the academic year,depending on your language level and personal preference.The minimum English language requirements for each intakeare designed to ensure that you can join academic modulesin either September or January.

AccommodationYou can choose to l ive in a University residence or in carefullyselected home stay accommodation. For further information,please visit: www.intohigher.com/universities/united-kingdom/newcastle-university/accommodation.aspx

Application Applications should be made directly to our INTO Centre:www.into.uk.com/universities/united-kingdom/newcastle-university/course-listing/study-abroad-with-english.aspx?sc_lang=en

English Language Plus Academic Semester(INTO Newcastle University)

Who is it for? How is your English (if not a native speaker)? What can you study?

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If your English is IELTS 4.5 (TOEFL 477, IBT 53), you can startEnglish classes in January and start academic studies fromSeptember to end of January.*

If your English is IELTS 5.0 (TOEFL 500, IBT 61), you can startEnglish classes in April and start academic studies from Septemberto end of January.*

If your English is IELTS 5.5 (TOEFL 527, IBT 71), you can startEnglish classes in July and start academic studies from Septemberto end of January.*

If your English is IELTS 6.0 (TOEFL 550, IBT 79), you can startEnglish classes in September and start academic studies fromJanuary to mid June.*

*Academic start dates only possible if you have reached IELTS 6.5 (TOEFL 575, IBT 89)

You have studiedat your homeuniversity for atleast a year. You

are currentlyenrolled. You are17 or older.

After reaching an IELTS 6.5 English,you will study for one semester bychoosing modules from a wide rangeof academic subjects at undergraduate

level at Newcastle University including:Humanities; Languages; Psychology;Politics; Education; Computing; SocialSciences; Business; Science;Engineering.

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Within the Summer School you can choose to spend threeweeks studying one of the following programmes:

Archaeology The learning programme includes an introduction to basicarchaeological excavation and recording techniques, lecturesand visits.

Creative Writing: North of Where ?Develop your creativity in themed workshops (poetry, fictionor script) with experienced tutors.

Culture and HeritageThis programme will not only connect you to the excitinghistory, heritage and culture of the North East of England,but will also examine global heritage issues.

Doing Business in Europe

This programme offers you the opportunity to examine howEurope fits into the global picture.

History: Culture and ImperialismThis course aims to highlight the relationship between cultureand imperialism in the British Empire.

International Politics and Contemporary Global ChangeThis module looks at the transformations that are taking placein issue areas such as finance, production, culture,development and social movements.

Media and Journalism: Writing for the MediaThis programme will let you experience writing a news report,researching and writing a feature article, editing copy anddesigning pages for publication.

European ArchitectureThis course aims to give you an understanding of Europeanarchitecture from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Biotechnology This programme is intended to offer applicants an overviewof modern molecular biology techniques and how they canbe applied in the wider commercial field.

Internship ProgrammeIn the 10-week internship programme, we will not only arrangethe internship for you, but offer support and academic guidancethroughout the programme to enable students to gain the mostfrom their work experience.

For updated programme choices and detailed descriptions forSummer 2011, please visit: www.ncl.ac.uk/nuiss/programmes

For 2011, new academic streams in Law, Leadership, Scienceof Medicine, Editing and Environmental Pollution are underdevelopment.

Excursions take place at weekends and include a trip toEdinburgh Scotlands capital city, a trip to York a beautiful,walled medieval city and a trip to the Lake District one of themost spectacular National Parks in the UK. We are also planningan optional three-day visit to London as an introduction to theUK for students who wish to visit the capital of the UK. Moredetails will follow at: www.ncl.ac.uk/nuiss

Programme DatesThe International Summer School for 2011 will start onTuesday 31 May for Internship students (who will complete aseven-week internship followed by the three-week academicprogramme). The three-week academic programme runs from18 July to 5 August.

AccommodationFor 2011 the accommodation for the Summer School will beWindsor Terrace. This self-catered accommodation is next tothe University Library and within easy reach of the rest of theUniversity campus and the city centre.

ApplicationYou can complete an application form online at:www.ncl.ac.uk/nuiss/apply

International Summer SchoolWhether you are about to start university, already studying at university or have an interest in aneducational holiday, our Summer Schools can meet your needs. You study on one of the International

Summer School three week academic or internship programmes, participate in social and culturalexperiences and get a taste of British university life.

Who is it for? How is your English (if not a native speaker)? What can you study?

You are over 18 and have You have an IELTS of 6.5 (TOEFL 575, IBT 89) See our list of programmes below.a good academic record. or equivalent.

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Theres no such thing as a typical student at Newcastle, and with the range of opportunities on offer,you can get involved in whatever suits you.

Students Union At the centre of the University, youll find the Students Union.Run by students, for students, its a place to take a break, getinvolved in activities and meet new people. Membership of theStudents Union is free and you automatically become a memberwhen you register at the University. Inside the Union youllfind a wide selection of bars and places to eat. Theres a Unionshop, a print shop, the Student Advice Centre and two liveentertainment venues.www.unionsociety.co.uk

Student MediaOur weekly student newspaper, The Courier , is one of thelargest student publications in the country, and is written,edited and designed entirely by students. It is read by over70 per cent of our students, and offers the perfect opportunityto gain experience in all areas of journalism, from news reportsto entertainment reviews and sports coverage. There is alsoNSR (Newcastle Student Radio), which is run by studentsand broadcasts online all year round.

Student Societies A great way to meet like-minded people and get involved inUniversity life is to join a Union Society. The Union supportsover 130 student societies, such as fell walking, swing danceand debating. There are over 50 subject-based societies, andreligious, political and international societies, including anInternational Students Society.www.societies.ncl.ac.uk

Sports

Sport is important at Newcastle and we are ranked 12th (outof 145) in the 2009/10 BUCS (British Universities and CollegesSport). The Centre for Physical Recreation and Sport (CPRS)offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities. All Study

Abroad students can apply for a membership and make useof all sports programmes.www.ncl.ac.uk/sport/about

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The Students Union at the heart of the campus.

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Newcastle upon Tyne is a safe, cosmopolitan city located on the River Tyne and is only 30 minutes awayfrom the beautiful North East coast with its white sandy beaches. Spectacular landscapes as well asall major cities in the UK are within easy travelling distance. The city offers a blend of nightlife, history,shopping, castles, museums, science centres and a vibrant arts scene to its 270,000+ inhabitants.

In the Heart of the City The University is situated on an attractive campus and combinesthe best aspects of a strong campus identity with its location inthe centre of the city. This allows you to make the most of thewealth of opportunities provided by the University, in additionto what the city has to offer.

Centre of CultureIt is an exciting time in Newcastle with the city developing intoan important cultural centre, attracting artists and tourists fromall over the world.

TheatresThe city has a number of theatres, which play host to world-famous companies such as the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Galleries and museumsGalleries include the Laing Art Gallery, the Hatton Gallery: Great

North Museum situated on the University campus, and BALTIC.The city is also home to the new 26 million Great NorthMuseum: Hancock as well as the Discovery Museum and theInternational Centre for Life.

MusicThe Metro Radio Arena is the biggest music venue in the citywith a capacity of 11,000. There is also The Sage Gatesheadmusic centre, which provides a premier music venue togetherwith practice and workshop rooms. There are rock, jazz, hip hop,R&B, salsa and cabaret nights in venues around the city, as wellas annual jazz and Irish festivals. Newcastles Students Unionalso hosts a variety of musical events each week.

History Newcastle has a rich history and impressive architecture. Thecitys medieval cathedral exists alongside Roman relics. Thereare great examples of Victorian buildings in the city, and mucholder castles in the surrounding area. Recent developmentsreflect the vibrancy of the city and feature some cutting-edgearchitecture and design.

ShoppingThe University is a few minutes walk away from the mainshopping areas of the city, where you will find designer namesas well as major high street shops and independent stores. If youare still looking for more, there is the MetroCentre in Gateshead,one of Europes largest shopping and leisure complexes. Manyshops in and around Newcastle also offer discounts to students.

SportNewcastle United Football Club is just a short walk from theUniversity. If rugby is your sport, there is the rugby union club,Newcastle Falcons. The region also has trophy-winningbasketball and ice hockey teams as well as an internationalathletics stadium. World-class cricket is just a 20-minute train

journey away at Durhams Riverside Grounds.

Getting AroundNewcastle is a very compact city, making getting around very

quick and easy. There is an extensive bus network and Metro railtransport system with stations close to the University campus.

Beyond the City The citys surrounding countryside is one of the UKs best-keptsecrets, so there are plenty of places to explore at weekends.The North East has some spectacular beaches Newcastle is

just eight miles (12 km) from the coast and also has unspoiltmoorland and woodland further inland. The region is home tothe World Heritage Site of Hadrians Wall.

Further afield you can explore the coast, the Lake District andcities such as York, Edinburgh and Manchester. Edinburgh is

only one and a half hours away by train and London is threehours away. You can fly directly from Newcastle International

Airport to destinations such as Dublin, Barcelona, Paris orCopenhagen. A ferry service runs from Newcastle to

Amsterdam.

For more information on Newcastle and the region please visit:

www.ncl.ac.uk/pre-arrival/newcastlewww.visitnewcastlegateshead.com

Living in Newcastle

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Academic Semester or YearStep 1: ApplyDownload an application form at:www.ncl.ac.uk/international/studyabroad/applicationand prepare the following items:

certified copies of your academic transcriptsa TOEFL or IELTS test score (non-native English speakers only)an academic referencecolour-scan copy of your passporta list of the classes you wish to take whilst at Newcastlea list of the classes you are currently taking

Fine Arts applicants are asked to include a portfolio of their work

Application deadlinesFor entry into semester one (SeptemberJanuary), apply by 1June

For entry into semester two (JanuaryJune), apply by 31 October

Applications can be sent either to Newcastle University,handed in to the partner universitys office, or e-mailed to:studyabroad @ncl.ac.uk as scanned documents.

Step 2: Confirmed receipt, offer e-mail andacceptance

An e-mail will be sent to confirm receipt of your application.If you meet the entrance requirements and have been selectedby the school, we will e-mail you an offer of a place.

Step 3: Apply for accommodationNow you will need to apply online for accommodation at:https://accommodation.ncl.ac.uk/apply

Step 4: You may need to apply for a visaOnce you have the offer letter and accommodation information,you will then be able to apply for a visa (if applicable) and makeyour travel arrangements.

Application Process

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