Key course facts

Start dates

January, April, June, August, September

Course length

6 – 18 months

Part 1 : English language

January, April, June, August, September

Part 2 : Academic study

September, January

Age requirement

17 years or above

Entry requirements

The course is open to international students who have studied at university/college for at least one year. Students should provide a statement of their previous university studies and their future plans. Students must also provide evidence of having achieved the appropriate level of English The following indicates minimum English language entry requirements

Entry point	IELTS	IBT	TOEFL	CBT
January	4.0	45	450	133
April	4.5	53	475	153
June	5.0	61	500	177
August	5.5	70	525	193
September	5.0	61	500	177

Students with less than the required IELTS score can enrol on an INTO English language course
For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your educational agent

Academic study

In part 2 of the course, students study from a wide range of academic modules at Newcastle University. These modules are delivered according to the University’s academic calendar. Students wishing to study these modules must be available for the entire period. This may mean additional weeks of accommodation. Students are strongly advised to check the University prospectus or with their INTO adviser

Please see the Application process
For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions office or your educational agent

Tuition fees include:

• Part 1 (English language): 21 contact hours per week (maximum class size 16 students)
• Part 2 (Academic study): hours dependent on subjects selected
• University-style learning comprising lectures, seminars, lab practicals, tutorials and directed self-study
• Tutorial support
• Welfare guidance
• Further study counselling
• University resources and learning environment
• University’s open access centre • Learning materials, access to the internet and to online resources Optional extras (at additional cost)
• Excursions, visits and INTO social activities