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About Newcastle university

(5)·By Misra Z·Linguistics· Apr 2024
Newcastle is highly recommend.
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Law, Year 2

(5)·By Sophie P·Law· Apr 2019
So fun, went out every night but one and met the best people who I am still close to now! Missed out on all the day time events though!

My accommodation was a quiet mostly post-grad one, but my flat was amazing! Good quality rooms and close to campus. All the other accommodations I visited were really nice too and none were too far out. There are only 2/3 which people see as being lower quality

Library’s are really good and close to the city centre. The law school is small with a tiny lecture theatre (but big enough for the course) and it is right next to the main library. The sports centre is well equipped but expensive for what it is. Only been to the SU bar in freshers but it was nice

They spread the modules out well and pair together well. The lectures are good, having some 2 and some 1 hour lectures, these suit the modules well and help with accessing the content. Have loads of modules to choose from in third year, a good spread of topics.

The city is amazing! Not too small so can walk everywhere but the metro is so convenient also. Nightlife is good as everything is quite close together and not too expensive. The city centre has nearly all of the shops you could want but the metro centre is close enough if you can’t find what you need

To remember first year might not count but if you are wanting to go into law that you still need to work hard as you have to start applying for things in second year. So all employers have to go on are your first year results. Seminars are so helpful and can use them as a revision tool almost. Law is hard but rewarding and is interesting a lot of the time. Make sure to spend plenty of time on coursework, it pays off in the end.
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Medicine, Year 2

(5)·By Aamna W·Medicine· Oct 2018
Amazing. Newcastle medical school runs such an interactive course and all of the lecturers are so approachable. The accommodation has been great as has the social side of it all. Newcastle as a city is just big enough not to get bored but also small enough to be able to get to everywhere without having to get busses. It's also just a metro ride away from the beach which is fab!
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Biology / Biotechnology, Graduate

(5)·By Victoria S·Biology· Jul 2021
Freshers week was a very positive experience. There was a good mix between learning about the course structure and content whilst allowing you to meet your fellow course mates. The university put on numerous social events which were a great opportunity to meet new people and get involved in new activities. Additionally, there was plenty of student reps on campus during the week to help you whenever needed. Newcastle University provided a wide range of accommodation varying in price to cater for all. Plenty of choice from catered/non-catered, shared bathroom/en-suite, shared kitchen/studio. Accommodation staff and cleaners were always very friendly and polite. Facilities were up to date and of high standard. Plenty of computers available to use. Lots of independent/group study rooms are situated throughout the campus which are bookable - I found this particularly helpful during exam times. Facilities were always kept clean. In biology I was able to choose from a wide range of modules, this meant I could study areas which I was interested in. There was a good mixture between independent work, group projects and laboratory time. Lecturers were passionate about their subjects, which came across in the lectures making them more engaging. Newcastle was an excellent city, plenty of shops, restaurants and bars. Metro service was good enabling you to travel around the city quickly.
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Mathematics / Statistics, Year 3

(5)·By Melissa R·Mathematics· Jul 2021
Freshers for me was really good. I met a lot of people on my course who also lived in my accommodation so we walked to uni together all of freshers week and every day after. Then nights out we're really good but I recommend not buying a freshers wrist band as many people had them and didn't use them so it's a huge waste of money. I loved my accommodation it was about a 20 minute walk from the uni. It had a Tesco express joined onto it which was really handy. I met so many people that lived in my accommodation on my course which was perfect. I love the libraries. There's on in particular that is nice and modern and has a lot of study space. The student union is really good. They constantly have events going on and freebies to get. They do jobs fairs and things like that which are really helpful. The gym is also really nice and has recently had a huge refurb I love that my lectures were always recorded and so if I missed one due to illness or sleeping in I could always catch up. My course is split up into reasonably sized modules and so the work load is a manageable. I also love that lecturers for the course are always happy to help with anything if you go and knock on their door. Newcastle is my favourite city I've been to. The people are always so friendly. I love the shopping. There's a great range of restaurants and night clubs. The quayside is also really nice. Theres a beach and also Jesmond dene which is really nice for a walk.
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Marketing, Graduate

(5)·By Eleanor R·Marketing· Jul 2021
really good, I had a lot of fun & made 2 great friends who I am still friends with now I didn't get any of my choices however I was put in a Liberty accommodation which I loved, it was great location with helpful staff All impressive, I used the business school the most - I enjoyed working here in my free time over the library I love my course - it interests me a lot and relates to real life. I enjoyed face to face teaching as I felt that you could gage more excitement and understanding from the lecturer. City life was amazing. It's my favourite city for students. Not too big and not too small. People are friendly and the bars are so fun.
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Chemistry, Year 1

(5)·By Edita S·Chemistry· Oct 2018
First week was an induction week. The atmosphere struck me as being so nice and vibrant. Not only students but lecturers as well are really hospitable. It is so important for me being a foreigner to feel that I'm at a right place. I would have never ever believed that people could be treated in such a pleasant way. Classes are attention grabbing you will never get bored because lecturers are doing as best as they can. Not only that all the learning materials are brand new and up to date. Also student union makes our lives easier and less stressful because you can always get a free treat and a cup of coffee which is the best actually.
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Newcastle uni review

(5)·By Molly B·Medicine· Jun 2023
It's been great here so far. All lecturers are great and very helpful and accommodation is really nice. The city itself is a great size with lots to do
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Medicine, Year 2

(5)·By Dinul H·Medicine· Apr 2019
Compulsory lectures clashed with daytime activities. Some people avoided nights out to make it to 9am compulsory lectures. Overall, the uni hosted events like Sigala night which were very fun and I made a lot of friends through such events that I speak to even today.

Their latest accommodation, Park View Student Village, is amazing! Lots of people doing different subjects and from different countries and parts of the UK, all living in one area made for an interesting experience. Friends are a mere 2 min walk away and it is also very close to the Medical school.

The libraries are amazing, cosy and very student-friendly. The classrooms are spacious although some lack power outlets which is a pity. The SU bar is simply amazing and with food outlets like subway, domino’s and the latest SHIJO at the SU, student life at Newcastle is simply convenient!

The course structure is amazing and the spiral curriculum enriches one’s knowledge through a step by step process. There’s very early clinical experience and patient contact. Unlike other universities, Newcastle although emphasises on communication skills and ethics early on.

The night life is the highlight of Newcastle: from a chilled pub night at spoons or a busy (and sweaty) night out at soho, NCL offers it all! Even during the day there’s so much the city offers. A walk to the quayside is more than just therapeutic, it also gives the opportunity for a plethora of instagram worthy pictures to be taken.

If you miss a lecture they’re all available online on recap. Seminars are compulsory so you should try your best to attend them since professionalism is monitored from early on and accumulation of PIN points raises concerns. Importance of attire is taught early on too during clinical skills sessions. There’s a dissecting room for learning anatomy on cadavers and all these rooms can be booked for personal use in addition to the timetabled sessions.
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About Newcastle university

(5)·By Misra Z·Linguistics· Apr 2024
Newcastle is highly recommend.
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Accounting, Graduate

(5)·By Charlotte W·Accounting· Jul 2021
Really fun there were lots of socials and different ways to meet people. The uni encouraged this a lot I lived in castle leazes, very social. It was catered which was good but the whole place was a bit grim Library very good and well kept although not enough seats in the robbo. Student uni was expensive The lecturers knew what they were talking about and advised well for future career paths. The course was engaging Newcastle is incredible, it's very fun and vibrant. Perfect size for students
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