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Research Training PGCert

Newcastle University

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Newcastle, Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    9 Months

Course summary

This course equips you with the knowledge, understanding, skills and techniques to undertake advanced research. Our research training course prepares you for doctoral research. This could be in the social sciences, arts and humanities or in the public, private, or not for profit sector.The qualification meets the learning outcomes at certificate level in the national higher education qualifications frameworkThis Research Training PGCert is delivered at Faculty level. Training takes place in an interdisciplinary environment. It is relevant to students from a wide range of disciplines.As a PGR student you'll be based in the school associated with your research. However, as a member of our Researcher Education and Development programme (RED), you can also use our bespoke suite of training rooms, working and social spaces on level 6 of the Henry Daysh Building.These resources are part of School X, Newcastle University’s School of interdisciplinary studies. As a RED student you are automatically a member of School X.This research training is also open to you if you're an international student in the second or third year of PhD courses in your own country. It allows you to study abroad for a minimum of six months.

Tuition fees

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£ 697month

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University information

Newcastle University

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    Newcastle, Main Campus, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, England, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom

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Newcastle is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe. Students enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses, with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival, and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    8th out of 91 15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    137 60%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    95.0 95%

    2nd

    21

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 79%

    44th

    20

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