Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Study Abroad

at Newcastle University United Kingdom

This degree explores how the ancients thought about and presented their world in literary texts and material culture, and the impact of this on Western civilisation.

You'll develop core skills in reading, translating, analysing and interpreting a diverse range of Greek and Latin texts. You'll also learn how to relate them to their historical and literary context.

Each year, you'll spend one-third of your time studying Latin, and a third studying Greek. Alongside this, you can pursue areas of personal interest to you in the literary field and beyond – including history, philosophy, and material culture.

Chemistry touches every part of our lives. From food and medicine to biotechnology and renewable energy, its influence is endless. As a Chemist, you can have a great career and make a difference in the world.

Our MChem degree follows the normal BSc curriculum, plus a further year of advanced study. The MChem programme is perfect for those pursuing a career within scientific research.

You'll explore the role of chemistry in:

drug design
electronic properties of molecules and materials
renewable energy technology (solar, batteries)
nanoscience
You'll study organic, inorganic, physical and structural chemistry. You'll investigate modern analytical techniques and computational chemistry. You can create your own distinct learning experience at Newcastle. You'll explore your interests as you discover the subject.

In your final year, you'll study advanced modules including:

• Catalyst application and design
• Organic synthesis for drug targets
• Exploring d and f block chemistry: applications and structural methods
• Pericyclic and radical reactions

The facilities are outstanding at Newcastle. You'll have the opportunity to study in modern research laboratories and synthetic chemistry teaching laboratories.

Gain high-quality translation and interpreting skills through this Translating and Interpreting MA. You'll work with Chinese and English languages and receive professional and academic training.

This master's in translation and interpreting uses English and Chinese as working languages.

This course has two stages. Each stage lasts one year. You can either:

• Join the course at Stage 1 and follow the two-year course
• Or join at Stage 2 and follow the one-year course (this depends on your previous qualifications and experience)

Stage 1 is made up of compulsory modules. You'll gain a thorough grounding in translation and interpreting skills and techniques.

By the end of Stage 2 you'll have acquired high-quality translation and interpreting skills. This master's prepares you for translation or interpreting careers in fields such as:

• Technology
• Commerce
• International relations
• Journalism

In Stage 2 you could also choose to follow another of our pathways if your interests or aspirations change:

• Interpreting
• Translating
• Translation Studies

This three-year Contemporary and Popular Music degree focuses on a range of musics and approaches, from acoustic singer-songwriting to experimental electronic forms, and from ethnomusicology to cultural theory. You'll grow as an accomplished musician while developing your creativity and critical thinking.

While you may choose to specialise in contemporary and popular music, the beauty of music at Newcastle University is that we offer a broad musical education so you can also take modules from world, classical, and folk and traditional music. You’ll study a range of historical, theoretical and cultural topics such as: analysing music; music history; Indian music; DJing and turntablism; composition; and music, politics and policy.

You'll receive one-on-one tuition and group lessons from our performance tutors, who are experts in their craft.

This computer science course meets the evolving needs of industry, and introduces you to key research areas such as cyber security and data science.

You'll be based in the truly inspiring Urban Sciences Building, and study at a world-leading centre in computing innovation and industry collaboration.

By studying a broad computer science curriculum in your first two years, you'll develop knowledge in different aspects of the subject, and gain highly desirable skills in problem solving, program design and implementation. In your third year, you'll move onto specialist topics in game engineering.

Your paid year in industry is a great opportunity to further develop your employability and gain first-hand experience in the sector.

In your final year you can specialise in a particular area of computer science or build your own broad based degree. You can choose topics that are taught by renowned experts in areas such as security and resilience, software engineering, bioinformatics and game engineering.

The Environmental Engineering MSc provides you with advanced understanding, technical knowledge and practical skills.

Environmental engineers create the infrastructure, technologies and policies. They are at the heart of a healthy sustainable society. You'll study how to apply scientific and engineering principles. This will help protect the environment and public health.

You'll learn how to:

• Provide clean water, treat wastewater, manage solid waste
• Remediate pollution from mining, industrial and agricultural activities
• Control air pollution
• Design appropriate environmental engineering interventions in low, middle and high income countries

We have a global outlook and train our engineers to help them develop a successful career in the environmental industries. We also want to incorporate the global imperatives of climate change and the circular economy into your thinking and design.

This well-respected course has been running since 1963. Its rich history of teaching and research assure the quality of the experience for you.

Our Environmental Engineering MSc is for both practising professionals and graduates in:

• Engineering
• Science
• Physical geography
• Maths
• Physics

We have strong industrial engagement. Industry and government policy shape this degree programme. You'll benefit through:

• Industry guest lectures
• Study tours
• Site visits
• Industry and research-focused individual projects
• Placements and employment opportunities with added support from the careers service

Our graduates are in high demand. You'll graduate with the enhanced skills and knowledge preparing you for a wide range of careers.

This research master's includes taught and research-based elements. You'll focus in-depth on one aspect of German studies such as culture, literature and language from medieval to modern times.

Our research staff work in diverse fields. This ranges from sociocultural, historical and political studies to film and literature, linguistics and sociolinguistics.

This master's in international law is one of four taught Master of Laws (LLM) we offer. It's suitable for graduates of any background. It's ideal if you’re interested in gaining a better understanding of how the law shapes and influences international affairs.

Our LLM International Law and Global Challenges gives you the knowledge, insights and practical skills to enhance your career in practice, the public, private or diplomatic sectors or academia. If you're pursuing another career path, it will enhance your understanding of how the law shapes and influences international affairs.

You can create your own specialised programme of study that matches your legal interests and career aspirations with this flexible master's in international law. You can choose from a wide range of optional modules to complement your core studies, including:

• The role of law in international affairs
• diplomacy and dispute settlement
• human rights law
• international crime
• the protection of foreign investment

Dedicated one-to-one support is also given to help you research and write a dissertation on an area of law you feel passionate about.

This is an applied course where you will learn about the management of businesses operating from the farm gate to consumer plates. Along with business management skills, you will learn and be able to reflect on the key challenges of securing a sustainable food supply for this and future generations.

The agri-food chain is one of the world's largest industries. It involves the delivery of products from farms to worldwide markets.

Key topics covered in this course are:

• Food economics and management of agri-food businesses
• Food policy and its implications for businesses and consumers
• Gathering evidence through data analysis to support sound decision
• Agriculture and food production and distribution
• Consumer studies and marketing management
• This degree could lead to work in a range of international business sectors, such as food markets and marketing, retail management, and business consultancy.

This Economics and Finance BSc Honours degree focuses on developing your understanding of modern economics and key finance topics. You'll gain the skills that are critical to succeed in the finance and economics sectors.

Studying a combination of topics across economics and finance, you'll possess in-depth knowledge in areas such as:

• Corporate finance
• International financial management
• Financial economics
• Economic modelling
• Micro and macroeconomic theory

You'll graduate from Newcastle University as a confident economics and finance expert with an appreciation of how the finance sector and the economy interact, ready to take on challenging roles in these sectors.