Program Overview
The Research Training at Newcastle University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 9 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Research Training programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 4,660 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 2,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Research Training programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Information Skills
- The Nature of Explanation and Enquiry
- Qualitative Methodology in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods
- Qualitative Methodology in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences\xa0(extended module)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A\xc2\xa02:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any social science or arts and humanities discipline.
We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower qualifications and relevant experience.
International StudentsTo study this course you need to meet our\xc2\xa0Band 3 English Language requirements:
Direct Entry\xc2\xa0: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 4,660 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 2,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 4,660 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 2,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Newcastle University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Newcastle University
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 9 months