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Teaching and assessmentTeaching methods As a guide, you'll normally attend three or four lectures and a similar number of seminars a week. You'll be taught by staff from within the different subject areas that you choose to study, which means you'll learn from specialists in each field. |
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Assessment methods You'll be assessed through a combination of: 
Assessments 
Coursework 
Projects |
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Skills and experience The professional, practical and research skills you'll develop through your degree depend on the subjects you choose. Combined Honours students are heavily involved with shaping the programme. This student engagement and partnership benefit you as a student and encourage you to grow in confidence. |
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OpportunitiesStudy abroad Experience life in another country with study abroad. You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future. Students studying a language If you study a language beyond Stage 1 you'll have the option to spend a year abroad after Stage 2, extending your degree to four years. Find out more about study abroad when studying a language https://www.ncl.ac.uk/school-x/study/combined-honours/study-abroad/#d.en.177971 Students not studying a language Students who are not studying a language may also have the opportunity to study abroad. You can substitute one semester or add an extra year to study abroad after Stage 2 (depending on subject choice). Find out more about spending a semester abroad https://www.ncl.ac.uk/school-x/study/combined-honours/study-abroad/#d.en.177972 Find out more about spending a year abroad https://www.ncl.ac.uk/school-x/study/combined-honours/study-abroad/#d.en.177994 |
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Work placement Alternatively, you have the opportunity to take a 9 to 12 month work placement in the UK or abroad between Stages 2 and 3, regardless of subject combination. You can apply to spend your placement year with any organisation and will receive University support to do so. You’ll gain first-hand experience of working in your chosen sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise. It will extend your degree by a year and is subject to availability, however it isn't available if you're spending a year studying abroad. Find out more about work placements https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/your-future/work-placement/ |
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Facilities and environmentFacilities As a Combined Honours student, you will be based at the Henry Daysh Building. Here and across campus you'll have access to a whole range of facilities Newcastle University has achieved five QS Stars for facilities from QS Quacquarelli Symonds. You'll benefit from top facilities that not only support you and help you get the best out of your studies but give you an outstanding experience, such as: an award-winning library service excellent IT facilities a range of study support and wellbeing services to help you reach your full potential a wide range of sporting facilities |
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Support You'll have the support of an academic member of staff as a personal tutor throughout your degree to help with academic and personal issues. Peer mentors will help you in your first year. They are fellow students who can help you settle in and answer any questions you have, when starting university. |
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Your future Combined Honours graduates are well placed to enter a wide range of careers, being adaptable, efficient and self-motivated, with a variety of skills and qualities that employers are keen to use. Combined Honours graduates can be found in all roles and areas of a contemporary internationally facing economy. They take positions in government and civil service, media, journalism, financial services, marketing and project management. Their disciplinary knowledge, combined with their flexibility, and self-motivation make them especially attractive to employers in a rapidly changing environment. |
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Careers support Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative. https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/ |
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Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK From 1 January 2021 there is an update to the way professional qualifications are recognised by countries outside of the UK Check the government’s website for more information. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/providing-services-to-any-country-in-the-eu-iceland-liechtenstein-norway-or-switzerland-after-eu-exit#recognition-of-professional-qualifications |
