English Literature - is Newcastle the place to be???

I've heard so much great stuff about Newcastle. I was just wondering if any of you study english at Newcastle and could tell me if it's a good course to be on and if it's a good place to live??? Thanks, xxx

Reply 1

luce20

I can't tell you anything about the course or newcastle itself as Ive never been but all I can suggest is the open day on Oct 2nd. Im going there to see the Fine Art department.

Reply 2

trouttrout

Newcastle as a place is amazing. Don't know anything about the English department but do know someone that does something like English so I'll ask her.

Reply 3

H_s33

blueangel123

I graduated this year from Newcastle in English lit. I have to say I'm incredibly jealous that you have the chance to start the course, as my student days are all over! I really enjoyed the course and the city. Over 1/3 of Newc uni students go on to stay in Newcastle after they graduate (alllegedly!), and once you've stayed there a while you know why! A really fun place to be. The course is excellent, well regarded by future employers and you have a lot of choice after 1st year about what you study. I ended up doing half my modules in Film studies...although came out with a pure English degree. Alternatively you could study shakespeare, medieval lit, theory, creative writing...etc etc. If you go i recommend world headquarters nightclub, avoid blu bambu at all costs! :smile:

Reply 4

Vitriol01

A friend of mine graduated from Newcastle with a degree in English Lit. She now works for The Independent. :wink:

Reply 5

trouttrout

Obviously things have changed since you were here! Blu Bambu is most populare club on Wednesdays!

Reply 6

H_s33

trouttrout

Obviously things have changed since you were here! Blu Bambu is most populare club on Wednesdays!

It's been popular since it opened...doesn't make it a good night! The last time I went there i spent half an hr q-ing to get a drink and there's no space to dance. Eventually you do get sick of the 'which uni is the best: Newcastle or Northumbria' contest they have every night, and the drunken girls snogging on the stage for a free bottle of cava. But then maybe I'm just past it or missed the fun of it somehow! hey - each to their own. :wink:

Reply 7

trouttrout