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Newcastle University Applicants Chat Thread 2018

Hi everyone,

If you're applying to Newcastle Uni for 2018 entry, this thread is for you to discuss your plans and have a general chat about the process

Here are some intro questions to get you started...

Where are you from?

What course(s) are you applying for?

What qualifications do you have? What are your predicted grades and in which subjects?

Do you have any voluntary/work experience?

What does your course require?

Why Newcastle University?

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Reply 1

OMG354

Tuition for undergraduate international medicine ???

Newcastle University

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Original post by OMG354

Tuition for undergraduate international medicine ???

Hi,

Tuition fees for 2018 entry have not yet been confirmed. But you'll be able to find them on our website as soon as they have been :smile:

Persephone

Reply 3

niamhdoesmaths

Original post by Newcastle University

Hi everyone,

If you're applying to Newcastle Uni for 2018 entry, this thread is for you to discuss your plans and have a general chat about the process

hello

Where are you from?
Leeds :tong:

What course(s) are you applying for?
MMath Mathematics

What qualifications do you have? What are your predicted grades and in which subjects?
GCSE: A*s in Biology, Chemistry, Further Maths, Geography, German, Maths, Physics. A in Religious Studies. Bs in English Language and English Literature. D in Physical Education.

AS: A in Maths (274/300 UMS), A in Further Maths (263/300 UMS)

A Level: Predicted A*AA in Maths, Further Maths and Physics

Do you have any voluntary/work experience?
Volunteer for TSR (obviously

) and I did work experience in the Maths department of a secondary school earlier this year

What does your course require?
AAB or A*BB including Mathematics at grade A and Further Mathematics

Why Newcastle University?
I went to an open day in June and really liked it - it's potentially going to be my insurance choice (I'm torn between two at the moment!). The Maths and Stats department there sounds really good and I like the city as a whole really :smile:

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Reply 4

Newcastle University

Official Rep

Did you know you could get a lower offer to study at Newcastle University?

Our experts are doing a live Q&A to answer any of your questions about our PARTNERS scheme, what it's like as a PARTNERS student, and how to apply.

Watch the livestream at 4pm today!

Reply 5

username3514840

Original post by Newcastle University

Hi everyone,

If you're applying to Newcastle Uni for 2018 entry, this thread is for you to discuss your plans and have a general chat about the process

Where are you from? The states :chaplin:

What course(s) are you applying for? Sociology

What qualifications do you have? What are your predicted grades and in which subjects? TBA I take my SAT's next month so I'm hoping I'll ace!

Do you have any voluntary/work experience? I've been my school news anchor and I've had debates about current issues in class.

What does your course require? SAT reasoning with 600 in each and a 3.2 GPA

Why Newcastle University? I wanted to explore somewhere completely different from home, to experience other cultures, and I've heard the city is very friendly. I also like that there's a beach nearby so I can maintain my tan :thumbsup:

Reply 6

niamhdoesmaths

Original post by VegasTrash

I also like that there's a beach nearby so I can maintain my tan :thumbsup:

good luck with that! Beach? Sure. Sun? Absolutely not :rofl:

. That tan’ll fade I’m afraid! :sadnod:

Good luck with your SATs and getting in! :thumbsup:

Reply 7

carhady

Original post by Newcastle University

Do you know when the first offers start coming in? I know I'm a bit impatient but I am just wanting to know when to start checking

Reply 8

Chloe2702

Original post by Newcastle University

Hi everyone,

If you're applying to Newcastle Uni for 2018 entry, this thread is for you to discuss your plans and have a general chat about the process

Here are some intro questions to get you started...

Where are you from?
Yorkshire, England

What course(s) are you applying for?
Linguistics

What qualifications do you have? What are your predicted grades and in which subjects?
GCSE: A* in literature and geography. A in biology, 'RE and chemistry. Bs in physics, maths, spanish, fine art, english language.
AS: A in sociolgy, C in literature and language
Do you have any voluntary/work experience?
I work with non-secondary ready pupils at my school.
What does your course require?
AAB/BBB (PARTNERS)
Why Newcastle University?

it was always my first choice because of how well structured the course is and how it is in the top 3 universities for linguistics in the UK. I think it's really going to open many doors for me.

Reply 9

aleishans

I guess I'm now an offer holder rather than an applicant? I have 2 offers from Newcastle and only need one B this year to get in, so I'm almost definitely going in September. Just waiting on my third and final offer for my dream course :smile:

I'm from Newcastle, so if anyone has any questions about the city itself feel free to ask, I absolutely love it here.

Where are you from? Newcastle :smile:

What course(s) are you applying for? Journalism, Media and Culture, Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, and Combined Honours German, Media and Politics

What qualifications do you have? What are your predicted grades and in which subjects?
A2 German - A
A2 General Studies - A
AS Gov & Pol - A (predicted A at A2)
AS Media - A (predicted A at A2)

Do you have any voluntary/work experience? I worked at a hotel in Berlin for a week, and volunteer as a teaching assistant for year 11 German at my school. I also taught German at a local middle school for a day for European Languages Day, and have (so far) spent 2 weeks at the Deutsch in Deutschland language school in Berlin, doing various exercises including giving presentations about the UK to students from around the world.

What does your course require? AAB for the offers I have, and the website says AAB for Combined Honours too :smile:

Why Newcastle University? It's the only uni that does my dream course (German, Media, and Politics), has really good student support systems in place for both well being and employability, and is high up on The Complete University Guide for all of my subjects (6th for German, 27th for Politics, 1st for Communication and Media). I am absolutely in love with the city (I'll have been living here nearly 20 years when I actually go to uni) and the university and city consistently score well in student satisfaction surveys, the nightlife is brilliant, and it's just a really beautiful, lively, friendly city, & so close to Northumberland for beaches and green spaces :smile:

Reply 10

aleishans

Original post by carhady

Do you know when the first offers start coming in? I know I'm a bit impatient but I am just wanting to know when to start checking

Hi! I got 2 offers back yesterday :smile:

Reply 11

yeahthatonethere

I haven't finished my application yet but pretty sure I'm applying here. I'm Kate btw.

Where are you from?
Newcastle

What course(s) are you applying for?
BSc Biomedical Science with a year in industry.

What qualifications do you have? What are your predicted grades and in which subjects?
Fours As at as level in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Religious Studies.
Predicted As and A* for A Level (dropped RS)

Do you have any voluntary/work experience?
I have two weeks of work experience in a microbiology lab doing quality assurance on products.

What does your course require?
AAA-AAB

Why Newcastle University?
Growing up and going to college here I know it's a great place and the university is fantastic. I've been to a lot of mini lectures and tasters so I know the facilities are good and it'd be nice to stay near home.

Reply 12

Newcastle University

Official Rep

Original post by carhady

Do you know when the first offers start coming in? I know I'm a bit impatient but I am just wanting to know when to start checking

Hi,

Entirely depends on the course!

If you're concerned about your application, we can ask the relevant admissions tutor to check up on it for you. You need to send us a PM with your full name, UCAS ID, and the course(s) you applied for.

Persephone

Reply 13

carhady

Original post by aleishans

Hi! I got 2 offers back yesterday :smile:

From Newcastle?

Reply 14

carhady

Original post by Newcastle University

OK thanks, I'm applying for chemical engineering, I think I am quite happy with my application, I just was curious to about when to expect an offer.

Reply 15

username3497538

Where are you from?
Leeds :h:

What course(s) are you applying for?
Medicine (A100) through PARTNERS
What qualifications do you have? What are your predicted grades and in which subjects?
A* (English lit) A (Biology) A (Chemistry)
Do you have any voluntary/work experience?
Lets just say a looot :biggrin:

(which I'm too lazy to type)
What does your course require?
AAA but ABB through PARTNERS.
Why Newcastle University?
I really loved the university on open day especially the accommodation which was really nice! I like Newcastle's intercalated medicine programme and early clinical experience. But err.... ngl, the partners offer and lower UKCAT threshold definitely sold it :grin: