Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Architecture and Urban Planning

at Newcastle University United Kingdom

This three-year English Language BA Honours degree encourages you to explore the English language in all its diversity – past and present, national and international, offline and online.

You'll investigate how English has developed over time and how it's used to mark regional, social and stylistic distinctions. You will learn from subject experts, world-leading researchers in English Language and Linguistics. You will:

• Study how English has evolved over time, how it is acquired, and how it develops in the mind
• Examine the grammatical structures and sound systems of different varieties of English
• Explore how historical, social and other contexts impact variation in English
• Learn different methodologies for studying the use and complexities of English

If you don't have mathematics and/or science at the appropriate level to apply for our Engineering degrees, this course is for you. If you have proven ability in other subjects, it gives you the opportunity to develop the knowledge you need to apply to an engineering degree here.

This course is also appropriate if you have technical or vocational qualifications or are from a different educational system.

You will study topics such as:

• Foundation mathematics
• Applied mechanics
• Material science

On successful completion of your foundation year you are guaranteed entry to an engineering degree programme at Newcastle.

Our Marine Engineering MSc covers all aspects of ship and offshore platform machinery and power systems in terms of design, operation and functionality.

You'll deepen your knowledge of marine engineering and understand how it can be applied. Our master's in Marine Engineering covers topics associated with:

• Ship propulsion machinery and transmission
• Ship performance
• System reliability,
• Condition monitoring
• Electrical systems

Our MSc is designed for both practising professionals and new graduates in subjects such as:

• Civil engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Naval architecture
• Offshore engineering
• Ocean engineering
• Marine engineering

This course meets the growing needs for engineers skilled in marine engineering. It highlights the cutting-edge technologies and provides an understanding of:

• Design and operation
• Management and control
• Environmental impact

This degree explores how cell components are formed and interact at a molecular level. You'll develop your understanding of what causes diseases such as cancer, and how powerful new technologies can be used in drug design and synthesis.

We're a National Centre of Excellence in biomedical research and our world-leading, expert staff teach on our degree programmes. This means you graduate with cutting-edge knowledge in human health and disease.

Biochemistry is the study of life at the molecular level and this degree mainly focuses on human body functions. You’ll also explore the chemical processes that occur in cells of other living organisms, from bacteria to humans.

Alongside improving your knowledge and skills in molecular biology, biomedical sciences and biotechnology, you'll also learn industry-standard analytical techniques, which are used to discover or design new drugs.

BSc or MSci?
Some of our degrees are offers at two levels:

• Three-year Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Four-year Master in Science (MSci)
• Our MSci degrees include an additional year of advanced study at master’s level, where you will gain additional research and practical experience to increase your employability and have the opportunity to work alongside our world-leading experts.

This Ecological Consultancy master's will prepare you for a career as an ecological consultant or in other environmental roles. The course has a professional focus, preparing you for the workplace.

We equip you with key skills required for careers in ecology, including:

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing
• experimental and survey design
• wildlife surveying
• wildlife legislation and natural history
• Environmental Impact Assessment

We provide a link to cutting-edge research that feeds into ecological consultancy, eg:

• Research projects on black grouse and wind farms. Paper in review with the Journal of Applied Ecology
• Noise and bird behaviour

Ecological consultants contribute to the course via informal talks. Practitioners with extensive UK wildlife legislation and wildlife management experience teach on some modules.

The Hydrogeology and Water Management MSc provides a comprehensive education in water management. It has a specific focus on groundwater issues and techniques.

You'll develop technical skills built on the latest science. You'll also broaden your understanding of policy and practice. This will be relevant to developing a professional career in the water industry.

Our MSc is for both practising professionals and graduates in subjects such as:

• Engineering
• Geography
• Environmental sciences
• Earth sciences
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Geology
• Chemistry
• Computer sciences
• Geomatics

The needs of industry and government policy and our strong industrial engagement help shape our degree programmes. You'll gain from this engagement through:

• Industry guest lectures
• Site visits
• Projects

Our graduates are in high demand. Particularly in consultancies and regulatory bodies in the UK and worldwide. You'll graduate with enhanced skills and knowledge, preparing you for a wide range of career opportunities.

Our three-year English Literature BA Honours degree focuses on expanding your knowledge of literary texts and developing critical and theoretical skills. You'll build the firm foundation needed to analyse all forms of literature.

You'll be introduced to a range of texts – across poetry, prose, plays and film – and explore pre-19th-century topics as well as contemporary ones.

You will learn from subject experts, world-leading researchers in literature and internationally acclaimed writers throughout your degree, while having opportunities to practise creative writing, theatre or making films.

You'll become a confident expert analysing literature. You'll study a broad range of optional topics, such as American, postcolonial and children’s literature, from different historical moments including the Renaissance, Romantic, Eighteenth-century and Victorian periods.

Our four-year Physics degree includes an integrated year of master's-level study. It provides a strong understanding of the fundamental pillars of physics. Guided by our world-leading academics, you'll study cutting-edge physics modules such as quantum mechanics, fluid dynamics and photonics. You'll be prepared to contribute to the technological advances of modern society, whether through research and further study or in your future career.

Hands-on experience in our high-spec facilities will develop your practical skills for a wide range of physical science careers.

Your final year includes advanced research-driven modules to extend your knowledge of your subject, in applied, theoretical and computational physics. Topics include:

• Quantum information
• Quantum modelling of nanostructures
• Applied solid state
• General relativity

This four-year Chinese Studies or Japanese Studies degree immerses you in the study of the culture and society of China or Japan. It focuses on developing your languages skills and building an appreciation of different cultures.

You'll gain an in-depth insight into how culture, cinema, history, politics and society shape the countries where your chosen language is spoken. You'll develop the knowledge and understanding you need to engage with people in their native language.

You'll graduate as a confident linguist, in your chosen East Asian language, ready to embark on your career journey as a global citizen.

You will be well positioned to take advantage of exciting new career opportunities emerging from Britain's growing connections with East Asia, as China's economic and political power continues to rise alongside Japan's diplomatic importance.

This comprehensive degree enables you to apply the technical skills of a specialist marketing practitioner or to harness the power of marketing as part of a broader business management or entrepreneurial role.

There will be a continuous practical emphasis as you apply the academic theory throughout your studies, with regular live case studies, hands-on skills training, live consultancy projects, valuable work placement opportunities, and the chance to launch your own business.

Building on a core of marketing and management modules in Stage 1, you can then strike your own balance between the two disciplines by choosing from modules such as consumer behaviour, product development and business information systems.