PGCert Research Training at Newcastle University

Programme overview

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.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: Full time: 9 months; Part time: 21 months | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll study optional and compulsory modules. Compulsory modules include: Designing Doctoral Research, Theories and Methods for Research, Reflective Researcher Portfolio.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any social science or arts and humanities discipline. We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower qualifications and relevant experience. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,900 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 8,935 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 9 months; Part time: 21 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/3044f/#how-to-apply

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