POSTGRADUATE OPEN DAY PROGRAMME
7 March 2026
9am – 1pm
#NUOpenDay CITY CAMPUS
Welcome!
Welcome to Northumbria University, we are delighted that you are considering studying here and are pleased to welcome you on campus for our Open Day.
Open Days are a great opportunity to find out more about why we are a research-intensive university that unlocks potential for all, changing lives regionally, nationally and internationally. And you can find out why we are the winner of the Modern University of the Year title in the latest Good University Guide.
Visit our outstanding facilities and discover the range of support services we offer our students, as well as enjoying the vibrant student community that we have here in Newcastle. Be sure to talk to our staff and students and ask lots of questions while you are here.
We hope you enjoy your day!
ug.events@northumbria.ac.uk
We recommend that you arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before your first talk or activity to give yourself time to check in at one of our Registration points.
Please note that information, advice and guidance received at the Open Day is accurate as of today, but can be subject to change as we review our courses to ensure that they are up to date and relevant and that you are receiving the best possible educational experience. Our website is the most up to date place to review our information. In the event of changes the University will consult and inform students in good time and will take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.
Northumbria University Open Day Team
Which Campus?
Check Which Campus to Attend
Northumbria University has two campuses in Newcastle – City Campus and Coach Lane Campus. Please make sure you check which campus the subjects that you are interested in are held at.
If the subjects that you are interested in are at City Campus, you are on the correct side of the Programme. If you are interested in any of the subject areas in the list to the right, these are based at Coach Lane Campus, so please turn the Programme over for further information on your Subject, General Sessions and Tours.
• Nursing, Midwifery and Health
• Physiotherapy
• Social Work, Education & Community Wellbeing
* Please note that Masters in Public Health and Healthcare Leadership and Management MSc are at City Campus There is lots on offer at both campuses so you won’t miss out. There is also a free shuttle bus between City Campus and Coach Lane Campus running on the day if you would like to see both campuses (see page 7).
How to Make the Most of Your Day
Check-in *
Register your attendance and collect your Open Day programme on arrival, then take a look around the Central Exhibition. As there is so much to see we recommend that you arrive early, Registration and the Central Exhibition are open from 09.00.
At City Campus, Registration is in City Campus East 1 (Business & Law Building) - postcode NE1 2SU / what3words: cubs.river.deputy
At Coach Lane Campus, Registration is on Campus West - postcode NE7 7XA / what3words: lists.rents.raced
*You can register at either our City or Coach Lane Campus – check which is most relevant to the subjects you are interested in.
Quiet Room
Plan Your Day
Use this guide to decide what you want to see and plan your day to maximise your time with us.
Welcome Talk
Find out why you should choose to study at Northumbria at our University Executive Welcome.
Subject Information
Discover more about the course you are interested in and talk to academics on the School stands.
Accommodation
Some of our student accommodation is open and available for you to view on the day, or speak to our Accommodation Team in the Central Exhibition to find out more.
Chat to Students
Talk to our Event Reps about what it is like to be a current student living and studying here. They are on hand to guide you around the campus and answer your questions; they are in black t-shirts with Ask Me on the front.
If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed during your visit to the Open Day, we offer quiet spaces where you can go to decompress and gather your thoughts. Just ask at the Ask for Help desk on the day.
Take a Break
Have a bite to eat in one of our catering outlets (see Campus Map), or there is complimentary tea and coffee available in the Central Exhibition at City Campus, or Reception at Coach Lane Campus.
Facilities
Check out our fantastic facilities with tours of the Campus, Clinical Skills Centre, Library, Sport Central and Students’ Union.
Support Services
Speak to our specialist staff who offer a range of support services to our students, including student funding and disability support, all situated in the Central Exhibition.
More than a Degree
See what activities you can take part in outside of your studies, including volunteering, placements, part-time work, clubs and societies.
Advice
Come along to our General Sessions for advice on topics like Student Finance.
See the City City Campus is a 5-minute walk from the city centre, take a walk in to town after you have attended the Open Day.
Emergencies
For any incidents or injuries whilst on campus, please contact the Ask For Help or Security stands in the Central Exhibition or call 0191 227 3999.
Getting Here
Travelling by Road
The A1 passes through Newcastle, linking the area to London and the South, Scotland and other major routes across the country. The A69 heads west to Carlisle, the Lake District and, via the M6, Wales and the West of England.
Parking
City Campus – on Saturday we have access to the main University car park free of charge at City Campus
East Car Park - postcode NE1 2SU / what3words: builds.beyond.either
Newcastle has excellent transport links from across the UK and globally, by road, rail, air and sea. Once in Newcastle we have an extensive public transport system, which includes the Metro, Tyneside’s urban light railway system.
City Campus is situated in the heart of Newcastle city centre, follow the signs for City Centre and A167. When you arrive on campus, Registration is in City Campus East 1 (Business & Law Building) - postcode NE1 2SU / what3words: cubs.river.deputy
Coach Lane Campus is approximately 3.5 miles from the city centre via the A1058 Coast Road and Red Hall Drive. When you arrive on campus, Registration is on Campus Westpostcode NE7 7XA / what3words: lists.rents.raced
We also have a number of spaces available in our smaller car parks free of charge:
Camden Street – NE2 1XE / what3words: double.brands.jolly Day Street – NE1 8SU / what3words: ally.fields.leave Sport Central – NE1 8QD / what3words: mass.visits.people
Coach Lane Campus – on Saturday we have access to the car park at Coach Lane Campus East free of charge. The nearest post code is NE7 7TR (this will guide you to a nearby housing estate, so as you get close please follow the
signs to the University) / what3words: fine.truly.healers
Alternative City Centre Parking at Pay & Display car parks include:
• Civic Centre - NE2 1DF
• College Street - NE1 8JG
• John Dobson Street - NE1 8HL
• Manors - NE1 2LA
• MEA House - NE1 8SX
Alternative Coach Lane Parking is at Four Lane Ends Metro, postcode NE7 7TG, where there is a large car park that is approx. 10-minutes walk to the Campus.
During the Open Day a free shuttle bus will also run for visitors between City Campus and Coach Lane Campus.
Travelling by Rail
Newcastle Central Station is on a number of main rail lines, including LNER, TransPennine, Cross Country and Northern. To reach City Campus by foot will take approximately 15-minutes, alternatively we have a bus between 08.30 and 11.00 from Central Station to City Campus, or you can take the Metro to Haymarket. To reach Coach Lane Campus take the Metro to Four Lane Ends which is then a 10-minute walk to the Campus.
Travelling by Air
Newcastle International Airport is 7 miles from the city centre, and connected via the Metro from Airport to Haymarket for City Campus, or to Four Lane Ends (changing at South Gosforth) for Coach Lane Campus.
Shuttle Buses
You can travel from City Campus to Coach Lane Campus and Trinity Square accommodation free of charge on our shuttle bus on the day.
Buses depart from City Campus East (see on the map on page 8) between 08.45 - 15.30 every 20 -30 minutes.
The last bus from City Campus to Coach Lane Campus leaves at 15.30.
The last bus from Coach Lane Campus to City Campus leaves at 14.00.
The last bus from Trinity Square to City Campus leaves at 15.00.
Please allow up to 25 minutes for your journey.
City Campus Map
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Available from £172.71
NEW BRIDGE
Available from £171.71 pw
Accommodation
97 - 113 New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2SW
PORTLAND GREEN
Available from £179.00 pw Portland Road, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1DT
QUAY POINT
Available from £160.00 pw Stepney Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6PZ
STEPNEY YARD
Available from £183.00 pw Stepney Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1TZ
THE BRIDGE
Available from £185.00 pw 50-54 Union Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AH
TRINITY SQUARE
Available from £164.01 pw 202 High Street, Gateshead, NE8 1AQ
WINN
Available from £166.04 pw 17 Stoddart Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AN
Trinity Square
General Sessions and Tours – City Campus
out more about our fantastic courses, facilities, accommodation and support services. Staff from across the University and current students will be available to tell you everything you need to know.
Postgraduate Course List – City Campus
Visit the relevant School stand to meet staff and students.
Stands for subjects in Design, Arts and Creative Industries, Humanities and Social Sciences, Architecture and Built Environment, Computer Science, Geography and Natural Sciences and Engineering, Physics and Mathematics will be in the Foyer of CCE2.
Subject stands for Business, Law, Psychology and Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation will be in the 4th Floor Hub of CCE1.
Faculty of Health and Wellbeing
School of Psychology
Forensic Psychology MSc
Health Psychology MSc
Occupational and Organisational
Psychology MSc
Psychology MSc
Psychology MRes
Sleep and Chronobiology MRes
Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc
Doctor of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Doctor of Sport DSport
International Sport Management MSc
Sport and Exercise Nutrition MSc
Sport Performance and Analysis MSc
Strength and Conditioning MSc
Healthcare Leadership and Management MSc
Master of Public Heath MPH
Master of Public Health (Palliative and End of Life Care) MPH
Faculty of Science and Environment
School of Architecture and Built
Environment
Architecture MArch
Construction Project Management with BIM MSc
Project Management MSc
Real Estate MSc
School of Computer Science
Advanced Computer Science MSc
Artificial Intelligence MSc
Computer Science MSc
Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence MSc
Computer Science with Data Analytics MSc
Data Science MSc
Human Computer Interaction MSc
For further Health and Wellbeing courses please flip the booklet over to see the Coach Lane Campus Programme.
School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics
Aerospace Satellite Engineering MSc
Electrical and Electronic Engineering MSc
Electrical Power Engineering MSc
Engineering Management MSc
Mathematics MSc
Mechanical Engineering MSc
Renewable and Sustainable Energy
Technologies MSc
Sustainable Civil Engineering MSc
Faculty of Science and Environment
School of Geography and Natural Sciences
Biotechnology MSc
Disaster Management and Sustainable
Development MSc
Forensic Science MSc
Global Development MSc
Microbiology MSc
Nutritional Science MSc
Follow a new path
Whether you’re still studying your undergraduate degree, or you completed it a while ago, dreams and aspirations can change.
During your first degree you develop a range of valuable transferable skills. By combining those with a Master’s in a completely new subject, you can open the door to a career that suits who you are today.
In this programme, courses marked with this icon are open to students from any undergraduate background. Please note that some courses may require a broad knowledge of a subject area.
For more information and a full course list, visit: northumbria.ac.uk/changedirection
Faculty of Society and Culture
Newcastle Business School
Accounting and Finance MSc
Business Analytics MSc
Business and Management MSc
Digital Marketing MSc
Doctor of Business Administration DBA
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Management MSc
Finance MSc
Forensic Accounting MSc
Global Human Resource Management MSc
Global Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain
Management MSc
Global Sustainable Business Management MSc
International Business Management MSc
International Finance and Investment MSc
International Hospitality and Tourism
Management MSc
Marketing MSc
Master of Business Administration MBA
Master of Public Administration MPA
Tourism & Visitor Economy MSc
Northumbria Law School
Bar Course PGDip
Bar Course LLM
Bar Knowledge Course (Stage 1) 40 Credits
Bar Skills Course (Stage 2) PGDip
Data Protection Law and Information
Governance PGCert
Law (Criminal Justice) LLM
Law (Cyber Law) LLM
Law (International Commercial Law ) LLM
Law (Space Law) LLM
Medical Law PGCert
Professional Legal Practice LLM
Professional Practice in Mental Health
Law PGCert
Faculty of Society and Culture
School of Design, Arts and Creative
Industries
Arts MRes
Communication Design MA
Conservation of Fine Art (Easel Paintings) MA
Conservation of Fine Art (Works of Art on Paper) MA
Creative and Cultural Industries
Management MA
Design MRes
Design for Social Environment and Innovation MA
Digital and Immersive Arts MA
Doctorate of Design DDes
Fashion Design MA
Industrial Design MA / MSc
Preventive Conservation MA
Spatial and Environmental Design MA
Sustainable and Ethical Fashion MA
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Applied Linguistics for TESOL MA
Creative Writing MA
Criminology and Criminal Justice MA
English Language and Linguistics MA
English Literature MA
English Literature MRes
History MA
History MRes
International Relations, Conflict and Security MA
Publishing MA
Follow a new path
Whether you’re still studying your undergraduate degree, or you completed it a while ago, dreams and aspirations can change.
During your first degree you develop a range of valuable transferable skills. By combining those with a Master’s in a completely new subject, you can open the door to a career that suits who you are today.
In this programme, courses marked with this icon are open to students from any undergraduate background. Please note that some courses may require a broad knowledge of a subject area.
For more information and a full course list, visit: northumbria.ac.uk/changedirection
General Sessions and Tours – Coach Lane Campus
Find out more about our fantastic courses, facilities, accommodation and support services. Staff from across the University and current students will be available to tell you everything you need to know.
A welcome to Northumbria from a senior leader, explaining who we are and why you should choose to study at Northumbria.
student-led walking tour of the campus. (allow 30 minutes)
Self-guided Library Tours Visitors are welcome to look around the Library at their leisure, with staff on hand to answer any questions.
Accommodation Open Houses (City Campus)
All of our student accommodation is close to our City Campus, a free return shuttle bus between Coach Lane Campus East and City Campus East will operate on the day from 08.45 – 15.30 to enable you to visit them, leaving every 20-30 minutes. Please allow 25 minutes for your journey and note that the last bus from City to Coach Lane is at 15.30 and the last bus from Coach Lane to City is 14.00.
We also have a shuttle bus to Trinity Square accommodation from City Campus, the last bus back to City Campus from Trinity Square will leave at 15.00.
– 15.00
Postgraduate Course List – Coach Lane Campus
Visit the relevant School stand to meet staff and students.
Faculty of Health and Wellbeing
School of Healthcare and Nursing Sciences
Midwifery Studies (Pre-Registration) MSc
Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Adult) MSc
Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Mental Health) MSc
School of Communities and Education
Childhood and Early Years Studies MA
Education MA
Education (Leadership and Management) MA
Education – Learning and Leadership MA
Education (Teaching and Learning) MA
Neurodiversity and Inclusive Practice MA
Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) MSc
Primary Education PGCE
Social Work MA
Teacher Training in School PGCE
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) MSc
Follow a new path
Whether you’re still studying your undergraduate degree, or you completed it a while ago, dreams and aspirations can change.
During your first degree you develop a range of valuable transferable skills. By combining those with a Master’s in a completely new subject, you can open the door to a career that suits who you are today.
In this programme, courses marked with this icon are open to students from any undergraduate background. Please note that some courses may require a broad knowledge of a subject area.
For more information and a full course list, visit: northumbria.ac.uk/changedirection
Coach Lane Campus Map
Shuttle Buses
You can travel from Coach Lane Campus to City Campus and Trinity Square accommodation free of charge on our shuttle bus on the day.
Buses depart from Coach Lane Campus East (see on the map on page 16) between 08.45 - 14.00 every 20 -30 minutes.
The last bus from Coach Lane Campus to City Campus leaves at 14.00.
The last bus from Trinity Square to City Campus leaves at 15.00.
The last bus from City Campus to Coach Lane Campus leaves at 15.30.
Please allow up to 25 minutes for your journey.
Which Campus?
Check Which Campus to Attend
Northumbria University has two campuses in Newcastle – City Campus and Coach Lane Campus. Please make sure you check which campus the subjects that you are interested in are held at.
If you are interested in any of the following subject areas, these are at Coach Lane Campus so you are on the correct side of the Programme –
and Health
•
Education & Community Wellbeing
*
note that
in Public
If the subjects that you are interested in are at City Campus, please turn the Programme over for further information on your Subject, General Sessions and Tours.
There is lots on offer at both campuses so you won’t miss out. There is also a free shuttle bus between City Campus and Coach Lane Campus running on the day if you would like to see both campuses (see page 17).
Welcome!
Welcome to Northumbria University, we are delighted that you are considering studying here and are pleased to welcome you on campus for our Open Day.
Open Days are a great opportunity to find out more about why we are a research-intensive university that unlocks potential for all, changing lives regionally, nationally and internationally. And you can find out why we are the winner of the Modern University of the Year title in the latest Good University Guide.
Visit our outstanding facilities and discover the range of support services we offer our students, as well as enjoying the vibrant student community that we have here in Newcastle. Be sure to talk to our staff and students and ask lots of questions while you are here.
We hope you enjoy your day!
ug.events@northumbria.ac.uk
We recommend that you arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before your first talk or activity to give yourself time to check in at one of our Registration points.
Please note that information, advice and guidance received at the Open Day is accurate as of today, but can be subject to change as we review our courses to ensure that they are up to date and relevant and that you are receiving the best possible educational experience. Our website is the most up to date place to review our information. In the event of changes the University will consult and inform students in good time and will take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.
Northumbria University Open Day Team
7 March 2026
9am – 1pm
#NUOpenDay