Why study Social Sciences at Newcastle University?
The largest of three faculties at Newcastle University, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is home to multiple disciplines including Law, Education, Media and Politics. The faculty encourages collaborative learning and research, contributing to solutions for some of the key global issues facing society today.
- Excellent interdisciplinary learning facilities including the Wolfson Archaeology Laboratory, fully-equipped Geography laboratories and a state-of-the-art digital media lab.
- Newcastle University’s Philosophy degree has received a minimum of 92% for student satisfaction for 10+ years.
- Home to world-leading research communities, including the Global Urban Research Unit, the Asian Studies Research Group and the Research Centre in Film and Digital Media.
- Links to global businesses across a huge range of industries, with many degrees offering travel and work placement opportunities.
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