I really loved my time at Newcastle. I enjoyed my course, the lectures & seminars were interesting and there were also opportunities to take part in local work placements and international internships which has really helped with my career development skills. I also loved living in Newcastle, Jesmond the student area has loads of shops / bars and restaurants and it’s a short distance to town. It always felt super safe & friendly, the city isn’t too big but there is still loads going on!

The University is a great platform for those who are very career-focused, particularly due to the extracurricular opportunities present, mostly those present in the top Careers Service. I would recommend this university to everyone planning to have a successful career and a fun uni life in general!

great hands on support by tutors and a great social scene with plenty of people to get along with and go out with. tutors are always there to help and guide in any scenarios and there are lots of extra curricular opportunities to be a part of

Hi, I am Krassi – a business student at Newcastle University. As a future manager, I need to navigate myself in a professional development direction. I am going to present to you how Newcastle University supports me to achieve this.
About my course. Newcastle University Business School (NUBS) follows the trend for practical teaching. During lectures, we usually have two-way communication, because lecturers attempt to include students in the topic. There are modules (like Business Enterprise) where we often do Personal Development tests and experiments. Additionally, our work during seminars is highly focused on group working. I really like to learn how to proceed in a team environment, to discuss a topic with others and to get in touch with people from different cultures and my course allows me to do this through the seminars. Sometimes, classes are placed in computing labs, where we develop knowledge about Analytical software, such as SAS, SPSS and Minitab. Students are allowed to use the full equipment like printers, study spaces, team rooms outside computer-based classes as well. Every school has its own building and space for studying. However, our Philip Robinson Library also has an awesome studying atmosphere. Lecturers at Newcastle University are very friendly. Everyone has a unique effective teaching style and tries to make lessons fascinating. What I love the most is their attitude outside lectures because they are always happy to help students by email or even arrange a meeting.
However, as a future manager, I know that more experience means more skills. That is why I am introducing the Newcastle University Students Union (NUSU). This is the place where a student could turn their knowledge into skills and practice in a friendly environment. Firstly, we have more than 150 societies, which are not just a chance to meet new friends with similar interests, but also an opportunity to take part in the governance of one. For example, I am currently the president of one society. Each society has a committee, which needs to have a leader. Committees plan and organize events while networking with other societies and organizations. Committee members have to discuss all of this and present it to the society. In other words, this experience improves students’ employability by developing professional skills. Additionally, NUSU has a range of volunteering projects to which every student can contribute. Depending on the project, students could plan events or support other students. Moreover, there are awards like ncl+ Advanced. This project gives students the opportunity to train and develop leadership skills by working with other leaders.
All these practices improve important skills. However, it is the Career Service department that helps students to present these skills in an attractive way. They help with writing CVs and cover letters, improving LinkedIn profile and preparing for interviews. They also offer the so-called JobsOnCampus, which is an excellent opportunity to work as part of the University alongside your studies. However, their criteria are very high. I have applied more than four times, but Career Services have not accepted me. Unfortunately, they do not provide feedback, which could be helpful for students like me to identify and improve their weaknesses.
The three years at Newcastle University are not only for education but for achieving professional skill development.

Newcastle University gives students great opportunities to develop their practical skills by choosing modules in their area of interest. The Business Management course at the university allows students to take modules such as Business Enterprise, where they get to create their own business from scratch and develop it throughout the module. This is an extremely useful experience that allows people to test their ability to go into entrepreneurship in a controlled environment, where there is no risk of actual failure, which helps them decide whether this is the right path for them. Other modules, such as Business Analysis and Analytics, present students with the opportunity to use software that is used in the professional environment in order to go into their graduate jobs prepared. The ability to choose a consulting module in the third year instead of simply writing a dissertation is the icing on the cake. Being able to work with real clients while still at university is a great chance to get an understanding of what a career in this sector would feel like while gaining a lot of professional experience and advice.
Apart from the courses themselves, the university offers various work opportunities on campus. Jobs On Campus, for example, is part of the Careers Service at Newcastle University and allows students to apply to become members of the team and if successful become part of a pool of workers that are offered various assignment opportunities ranging from longer-term internships to 1-hour assignments. The best thing about it is that it is entirely up to students when they want to work and how much, because they do not have minimum hours that they need to complete.
Although the university offers a great taste of the real working environment, it has to be noted that there are some improvements that could be made in the design of certain modules. Certain module leaders put too much content in the lecture slides, which forces them to rush through the material. This prevents them from explaining key concepts thoroughly leading to disappointment among the cohort. It is essential that the theoretical bit of the degree is focused on as much as the practical part because theoretical knowledge does contribute to better performance. However, poor module design cases are rare and students are being prepared theoretically as much as practically.
Overall, Newcastle University is a great choice for people that want to pursue a Bachelor’s degree and want to be fully prepared for the start of their careers because it offers a wide range of opportunities to boost one’s work experience, knowledge and skills.