The programme is a blend of both theoretical and practical learning. Although, I wish there was more practical coursework. I just completed my first year but I’m confident that by the end of my course, I’d be able to gain skills that’d help me enter the job market.
The professors are there to guide you, however, it has to be you who approaches them and not the other way around. The best thing about the university is that they have a very strong support network.
There’s a large number of international students and LGBTQ communities as well so you’d always feel accepted.
Newcastle, in itself is the best student city. The living cost is quite low, cheap accommodation isn’t hard to find and the city is easily navigable by foot.

When I came into university I was honestly surprised at how much support there is for students, and how encouraging the university itself is towards any initiatives, extracurriculars, and other activities. There is always someone you can turn to in case of any issue, whether it’s academic, career or even mental health issue. I knew university is perhaps the most important decision one makes in their life and I’m glad I made the right one.

Apart from being part of the Russel Group and in top 10 for the course the past few years and all the statistics you can read on the uni website, the atmosphere which it provides is one of a kind! Newcastle being a semi-big city means that you get the best of both worlds – the metropolis feels the coziness of a small town. Services provided by the uni are exceptional – Careers Service is just phenomenal with providing workshops, courses, etc. for enhancing your employability skills and actually helping you to find an internship during your studies! (I am undertaking an internship as such now).
Moreover, you get constant help and support from lecturers, seminar leaders, university staff, so you never have to worry about being far from home and your parents (international student here) northerners are really friendly and helpful 🙂

Whatever I say would be merely enough for the overall experience I have had so far at Newcastle University. There are opportunities for everyone and everything, societies, socials, new experiences and chances to make friends for life. Balanced study/practice ratio to some degrees, some purely theoretical, it is the sole responsibility of the student to make their choice of what to do exactly. From the point of time, if I could go back in the past and decide whether I should come here or not, I would still make the same decision.

Hello, future undergraduates – my name is Deny and I am here to share my overwhelming experience at Newcastle University. Being a media student is quite enjoyable if you are organised, relaxed and keep track of your studies. The world of media is so broad that sometimes you just cannot resist having a mental breakdown when someone asks: ” So, what do you want to do after university?”. Newcastle University is one of the best if you are interested in a career in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations and Fim.

The good thing about this course is that you can choose from many modules that are co-related and you can develop different understandings of the industry. Me for example, currently I am pursuing a career in Strategic Marketing and Public Relations, but I also took a Journalism Practice module during the first year, which was incredible.

The first year introduces the students to the role of the media in society and everything you read will be connected to Karl Marx somehow. He will be your best friend! You will also have the opportunity to create videos and websites for the Multimedia Module and create PR campaigns for the Professional Communications Module. It is a fantastic introduction and you will definitely have a clearer vision of what career path to choose. In your second year, you should choose between: ” I want to be a groundbreaking journalist!” and ” I want a career in business-related areas like Marketing and PR!”. Most modules in this course are extremely practical rather than theoretical. You will have the chance to participate in business simulations, have your own brand and get as close as possible to what it is like to run a business. One day you are creating a marketing campaign and other you are writing a 3,000-word essay on feminism, representation or emotional labour.

The one thing you get from this course is variety. It is never boring and you can learn to observe the world and people around from various perspectives. Although confusing, my experience at Newcastle University has been amazing so far!