Newcastle

Application Deadlines: See this page

AACSB accredited

Language Requirement: None. Classes are taught in English.

Possible U.S. Credits: Students will take 3-5 courses per semester. Most courses are worth 20 UK credits, which normally equates to 4 U.S. semester credits. Your home institution will ultimately determine how many credits you can transfer back for each course you take. The normal course load is 60 UK credits per semester, which is generally 3 courses and approximately 12 U.S. credits.

Final Transcript: Issued by Newcastle University

TERMINOLOGY

At Newcastle University, a course is called a “module”.

Fall is called Semester 1, and Spring is called Semester 2. Modules marked “Semester 1 and 2” are full-year modules and can only be taken by students enrolling for the full academic year. Modules marked “Semester 1 or 2” are offered during both Fall and Spring.

(Inactive) – If you see this next to a module title it means the module is not available this year.

STAGES

• Stage 1 modules are for Year 1 undergraduate students. These are introductory modules, designed to provide a basis for more advanced and specialized modules. These generally do not have pre-requisites. (e.g. HIS1044)

• Stage 2 modules are for Year 2 undergraduate students. These modules assume substantial understanding and aim to both broaden and deepen knowledge of the subject matter. These modules may have pre-requisites. (e.g. BUS2021)

• Stage 3 modules are for Year 3 or Final Year undergraduate students. These modules form the highest level of undergraduate modules and provide highly specialized instruction. You are likely to need permission from Newcastle to take these modules, and must have taken relevant pre-requisite classes. (e.g. BIO3050)

HOW MANY MODULES CAN I TAKE?

Students will take 3-5 modules per semester (60 UK credits in total). 

MANDATORY ALTERNATE MODULES

You MUST have a total of 7-8 modules approved by your home institution. This will give you back-ups in case of schedule conflicts or cancellations.

CREDITS

Single modules are worth 3-4 semester credits (20 UK credits). Students who take the normal course load of 3 single modules per semester will earn 12 U.S. semester credits. Some modules are “double modules” which means they are worth 2 single modules (15 ECTS or 30 UK credits per double module). You can substitute a double module for 2 single modules if your home institution approves it. 10 UK credits represent 100 study hours. You must take 60 UK credits in a semester.

COURSE OFFERINGS

CLICK HERE TO SEE AVAILABLE COURSE OFFERINGS!

The above link goes to a specialized Module Catalogue that shows all modules open to Study Abroad students. Please only use this page as your source of module information. Information provided on other webpages may not clearly communicate what is and is not available to you.

Course offerings are subject to change.

HELPFUL TIPS

Before selecting any modules, please keep the following in mind:

• The Module Catalogue refreshes its content in April each year to reflect availability for the following academic year. Therefore, prospective students should be aware that module availability is subject to change.

• Formal module registration happens at the start of the Semester.

• Although you may review the module catalogue and choose modules that are appropriate to your course of study, the modules you choose during the application process are not guaranteed and are subject to change according to availability.

• Pre-approval is required in order to take modules from the following courses:  Mathematics, Statistics and Physics

• Study abroad students are not permitted to enroll in any Law courses.

• Syllabi for most courses are available at the above link, but if you find there’s a syllabus that cannot be accessed, please request it by contacting us and including the course code and title.