Newcastle College

About

Newcastle College is a higher and further education college that provides hundreds of vocational degrees, programs, and apprenticeships to students across the North East. Learners studying here acquire the skills employers need and students also benefit from world-class facilities, lecturers, and real opportunities and experience to learn directly from experts in their industry. Their award-winning student support team also works tirelessly to ensure each and every student gets the very best from their time at Newcastle College. Some of their fantastic facilities include their automotive academy, aviation academy, photography rooms, dark rooms, IT centre, construction academy, hair and beauty salon, hospital wards, restaurants, performance theatre, science labs, and more.

Types of Programs They Run

Newcastle College provides a range of programs at different levels. These include courses for 16–18-year-olds, and adults as well as university-level programs and apprenticeships. Their courses cover a vast amount of topics including art and design, computing, business, digital arts, aviation, childcare, music, law, civil engineering, performing arts, sport, science, languages, tourism, renewable energy, teaching, and much more. Some of their courses can be completed on a part-time basis too which allows students to balance work and study seamlessly.

Admissions Process

Applying for courses at Newcastle College couldn’t be easier. For the vast majority, you can make your application directly on the website. To do this, visit the Newcastle College website and navigate to the webpage of your chosen course. Then, scroll down to the apply button and press this to begin filling in your application. Before applying, it is important to read the course description thoroughly and the eligibility criteria. Once you have submitted your application, the college’s admissions team will contact you with their decision. For university-level programs, you must make your application via the UCAS. To do this, visit the UCAS website and begin your application. You will need to include the institution and course codes; these can be found on the Newcastle College website. After you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by the admissions team at Newcastle College and they will contact you in the weeks following.

Accommodation

Newcastle College has strong links with student housing providers as well as private letting agencies around Newcastle. Although they do not have their own housing, they can provide students with support in sourcing suitable accommodation.

Scholarships and Financial Support

Newcastle College has a number of scholarships to assist students financially. Some of these include the Care Leavers Scholarships, the Care Givers Scholarships, the Refugees Scholarships, the Asylum Seekers Scholarships, the Disability Scholarships, the Women in STEM Scholarships, and more. For all information regarding how to apply and eligibility criteria, be sure to visit the Newcastle College website.

Contact Info

For general enquiries, call 0191 200 4000