Information for current students
Timetabling, learning and additional resources for Fine Art, Music, and Media, Culture, Heritage students
All induction material for 2026/2027 is still being finalised
In the meantime, explore our Student Welcome Pages and Pre-Arrival Course—a specially designed online guide that covers everything you need to know about joining the University, from academic essentials to student life and support services.
Also, we strongly encourage all new students to follow our school Instagram @ncl_sacs
Fine Art students
Undergraduate
Timetables
Fine Art BA (W150) -
Additional resources
Download our Fine Art materials order form 2025 26
Download our Fine Art Materialist List Info 2025 26
(Please return completed forms to fineart@ncl.ac.uk)
Postgraduate research
Timetables
Postgraduate Research -
Additional resources
As you prepare to begin this exciting new chapter, our dedicated teams are working behind the scenes to create a vibrant and informative induction programme designed to help you settle in, connect with your peers, and feel right at home.
Your full induction schedule will be available from 1st September.
In the meantime, we encourage you to explore our Student Welcome Pages and Pre-Arrival Course—a specially designed online guide that covers everything you need to know about joining the University, from academic essentials to student life and support services.
Music students
Undergraduate
Timetables
Music
Additional resources
Please see our additional resources for Music on our Canvas webpage (student login required). (Only accessible once registered)
This includes the Stage 1 Pre-Induction/Induction week 'Reading Music' task and resources
Master's
Timetables
Music Education MA, Music Industries Management MA, Music MA (Performance/Composition) -
Additional resources
Please see our additional resources for Music on our Canvas webpage (student login required). (Accessible once registered)
Before you arrive, you'll get introductory reading lists that we recommend you make your way through.
Postgraduate research
Timetables
Postgraduate Research -
Additional resources
As you prepare to begin this exciting new chapter, our dedicated teams are working behind the scenes to create a vibrant and informative induction programme designed to help you settle in, connect with your peers, and feel right at home.
Your full induction schedule will be available from 1st September.
In the meantime, we encourage you to explore our Student Welcome Pages and Pre-Arrival Course—a specially designed online guide that covers everything you need to know about joining the University, from academic essentials to student life and support services.
Postgraduate research
Timetables
Postgraduate Research -
Additional resources
As you prepare to begin this exciting new chapter, our dedicated teams are working behind the scenes to create a vibrant and informative induction programme designed to help you settle in, connect with your peers, and feel right at home.
Your full induction schedule will be available from 1st September.
In the meantime, we encourage you to explore our Student Welcome Pages and Pre-Arrival Course—a specially designed online guide that covers everything you need to know about joining the University, from academic essentials to student life and support services.
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Media, Journalism and PR students
Undergraduate
Timetables
- Journalism, Media and Culture (P500) -
- Media, Comms and Cultural Studies (PQL0) -
Additional resources
- Download our Recommendations for Media Communication and Cultural Studies (PDF: 113.2KB)
- Download our Recommendations for Journalism Media and Cultural Studies (PDF: 70.7KB)
Master's
Timetables
- Media and Journalism, International Multimedia Journalism -
- Media and Public Relations -
- Media, Society and Cultural Studies -
Additional resources
Before you arrive, you'll get introductory reading lists that we recommend you make your way through.
For Media degrees, we recommend you familiarise yourself with the media landscape in the UK by reading newspapers online.
For Media and Journalism and International Multimedia Journalism students please read Usher, B. ed. (2018) ‘The State of the Media’ – a series of think pieces about Journalism and the Media, edited by course leader Bethany Usher.
Postgraduate research
Timetables
Postgraduate Research -
Additional resources
As you prepare to begin this exciting new chapter, our dedicated teams are working behind the scenes to create a vibrant and informative induction programme designed to help you settle in, connect with your peers, and feel right at home.
Your full induction schedule will be available from 1st September.
In the meantime, we encourage you to explore our Student Welcome Pages and Pre-Arrival Course—a specially designed online guide that covers everything you need to know about joining the University, from academic essentials to student life and support services.
Curating Art, Global Heritage Management, and Museum Studies students
Master's
Timetables
- Curating Art, Global Heritage Management, Museum Studies -
Additional resources
Before you arrive, you'll get introductory reading lists that we recommend you make your way through.
For Art, Museum and Gallery, Heritage or Museum Studies degrees, we recommend you visit as many museums, galleries and heritage sites as possible. Look at their presentation and interpretation with a critical eye.
Download your Art Museum and Gallery Studies pre-programme reading list
Download your Heritage Studies pre-programme reading list
Download your Museum Studies pre-programme reading list
Postgraduate research
Timetables
Postgraduate Research -
Additional resources
As you prepare to begin this exciting new chapter, our dedicated teams are working behind the scenes to create a vibrant and informative induction programme designed to help you settle in, connect with your peers, and feel right at home.
Your full induction schedule will be available from 1st September.
In the meantime, we encourage you to explore our Student Welcome Pages and Pre-Arrival Course—a specially designed online guide that covers everything you need to know about joining the University, from academic essentials to student life and support services.
Careers
We offer careers advice, opportunities, and workshops on a subject to subject basis on our Canvas pages. Please see your subject Canvas page for more information.
For general careers guidance, you can access in-person or online appointments, workshops and events. The University offers a range of online tools and resources to enable you to get instant information and feedback.
Read more about our Careers service
EDI
In the School of Arts and Cultures we're committed to fostering an inclusive community in which every individual feels valued.
Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is underpinned by the University's EDI Strategy which guides our efforts to ensure that all colleagues and students thrive in a values-led environment.