Why choose Engineering at Newcastle University?
Home to pioneering Engineers such as William G. Armstrong, Robert Stephenson, Charles H. Merz and Sir Joseph W. Swan, Newcastle is a place where great innovators are born. The School of Engineering at Newcastle University holds a long tradition of Engineering excellence, funding global research and developing ideas that changed the world.
- Degrees accredited by 14 professional bodies, across 5 Engineering disciplines: Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Marine and Mechanical.
- Strong links with key industrial partners, including British Engines, Northern Gas Networks, Dyson and Sevcom.
- World-class facilities including the Automated Control Laboratory, Hydrodynamics Laboratory and ‘The Key’ – a revolutionary laboratory for testing fabric structures, which itself is built from sustainable fabric.
- Russell Group-recognised research across multiple Engineering fields, with recent studies exploring ultrasound imaging, solar energy and waste minimisation.
Program choices
Find out more about your course options by selecting a course level.
- English course
- International Foundation
- International Year One
- Undergraduate Degree
- Graduate Diploma
- Postgraduate Degree
English course
Leads to: University preparation programme or degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 3.0
Length of course: From 4 weeks
- Improve your English language skills before starting your academic studies.
- Regular intakes with flexible course lengths to suit your English level.
- Adapt to living and studying in the UK.
International Foundation
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.0, plus completion of 12 years of schooling with good grades.
Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)
- A guaranteed route to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree.
- Modules designed to develop the specialist knowledge, language and study skills for your chosen degree.
- Support with your university applications.
International Year One
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.5, plus completion of A-levels, Foundation, or first year of an overseas university degree.
Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)
- A guaranteed route to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree.
- Complete your degree in the same amount of time as direct entry students.
- Study academic modules that reflect the first year of your chosen degree.
Undergraduate Degree
- To apply for direct entry to an undergraduate degree at Newcastle University: If you are working with an education counsellor please contact them to make an application. Otherwise, please visit the university website
Graduate Diploma
Leads to: Postgraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.5, plus completion of three years of higher education.
Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)
- A guaranteed route to a Master's degree.
- Develop your study and research skills in preparation for postgraduate study.
- Improve your knowledge of academic theory and subjects related to your degree.
Postgraduate Degree
- To apply for direct entry to a postgraduate degree at Newcastle University: If you are working with an education counsellor please contact them to make an application. Otherwise, please visit the university website