Film Practices BA Honours

You'll be based in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology, located at the heart of campus in the historic Armstrong Building. You'll have access to excellent study resources including:

• the Philip Robinson University Library, which houses over 800,000 books and provides access to ca. 1.8m e-books
• Special Collections & Archives – a rich collection of archival material, historical medical texts and rare book
• The Great North Museum: Hancock. Our on-campus museum holds an extensive collection of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan artefacts, as well as the Library of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle.

Find out more about the School of History, Classics and Archaeology

You'll be based in the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics. The School is located in the Percy Building, which is at the heart of our city-centre campus. You'll join a lively community of students, academics, writers, and professionals.

You'll have access to:

• a digital media lab – for students with documentary and film-making modules
• a PC cluster
• a student-led café
• plenty of spaces to work and socialise

You will have exceptional library provision from our award-winning Library Service. It houses over one million books and a huge range of electronic resources.

Our literature and creative writing teaching is linked to the Newcastle Centre for the Literary Arts (NCLA) programme. This will give you regular contact with leading creative artists. You'll also have access to a diverse programme of events, including spoken-word events and creative writing courses.

Find out more about the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics.

You'll be based in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology's Henry Daysh Building.

Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University. We have over 4,000 students from over 85 countries. This valuable community extends beyond our current students to include:

• regional, national and international leaders
• over 37,000 alumni in our network, spanning 152 countries
• leading professional and academics who are experts in their field
• businesses and partners in academe

The Business School is the gateway to Newcastle Helix -  a landmark 24 acre hybrid city quarter. It brings together researchers, business and communities with the purpose of helping families, communities and cities around the world live healthier, longer, smarter, and easier lives.

We have two buildings – the Business School and the Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC). Both offer a range of purpose-build facilities, including.

• computer clusters housing over 120 PCs, plus open IT spaces for laptops
• seven large lecture theatres, plus a 750-seat auditorium – the largest in the University
• 25 seminar and teaching spaces, many with flexible furniture to accommodate learning
• a dedicated Student Hub and Quiet Space, providing a mix of space for group work, individual study, or quiet study
• study pods, some with wall mounted screens, and bookable rooms for working in groups or individually
• a contemporary café, refurbished in 2025
• two dedicated hubs for employability support and events
• a Bloomberg lab with over 20 terminals, so you can experience a real trading room floor
• Experimental and Behavioural Economics Lab, a state-of-the-art research facility for conducting studies in experimental economics and economic psychology
• a flexible conference room with panoramic views across the city and St. James’ Park, which doubles up as a large flexible teaching space

Accessibility

The Business School values individual differences and the diversity this brings. Our buildings are accessible and user friendly. We have a range of adjustments that can support you when moving around our buildings, such as lifts and accessible toilets. The FDC also offers gender-neutral toilets.

As a student of Media Communication and Cultural Studies at Newcastle University, you will join a vibrant community in the School of Arts and Cultures' Media, Culture, Heritage department. 

You will be based in the Armstrong Building and Film@CultureLab, right at the heart of our city-centre campus. You'll be close to all of Newcastle University's amenities, as well as being just a five-minute walk to Newcastle's main street, Northumberland Street. 

You'll have access to:

• professional-standard video and audio equipment, studio space and AV-editing facilities
• specialist computing facilities, including industry-standard software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud
• a mobile studio suite

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

Find out more about our campus and facilities

You'll be based in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology, in the historic Armstrong Building at our city-centre campus.

You'll have access to a range of on-campus facilities, including:

• the Philip Robinson University Library, which houses over 800,000 books and provides access to ca. 1.8m e-books
• Special Collections & Archives – a rich collection of archival material, historical medical texts and rare books
• The Great North Museum: Hancock, our on-campus museum which holds an extensive collection of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan artefacts

Find out more about the School of History, Classics and Archaeology

You'll be part of the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape and will also spend time in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology.

You’ll be based in the Henry Daysh Building and have access to a dedicated planning studio with computing facilities and social space.

Our home in the capital is a sleek, purpose-built building on Middlesex Street, minutes from Liverpool Street Station. On-site facilities include flexible learning spaces which support:

• lectures
• practical sessions
• seminars
• tutorials
• supported private study
• e-learning
• postgraduate lounge
• learning resource centre

You will also have access to Newcastle University’s online learning resources. These include over half a million ebooks and electronic journals.

As a planning student at Newcastle you'll be part of the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape.

Our School has world-renowned expertise in:

• urban planning
• architecture
• landscape architecture
• urban design

You’ll be based in the Henry Daysh Building, and have access to a dedicated planning studio with computing facilities and social space.

You'll be based in the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics, which is at the heart of our city-centre campus, in the Percy Building. Next door you’ll have classes in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology, in the historic Armstrong Building. You'll join a lively community of students, academics, authors and professionals across both schools.

In the Percy Building you'll have access to:

• a digital media lab – for students with documentary and film-making modules
• a PC cluster
• a student-led cafe
• plenty of spaces to work and socialise

You'll have exceptional library provision from our award-winning Library Service. It houses over one million books and a huge range of electronic resources, as well as the Robinson Library Special Collections. The Great North Museum also provides access to the Antiquarian Library and a range of artefacts.

Our teaching is linked to the programme of the Newcastle Centre for the Literary Arts (NCLA), giving you regular contact with leading creative artists. You'll also have access to the diverse programme of events organised by NCLA throughout the year, including spoken-word events and creative writing courses.

Find out more about the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics

You'll be based in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology, located at the heart of campus in the historic Armstrong Building. You'll have access to excellent study resources including:

• the Philip Robinson University Library, which houses over 800,000 books and provides access to ca. 1.8m e-books
• Special Collections & Archives – a rich collection of archival material, historical medical texts and rare books
• The Great North Museum: Hancock, our on-campus museum which holds an extensive collection of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan artefacts.
• a Material Culture Analytical Suite kitted out with microscopes, and 2D and 3D scanning equipment.

Find out more about the School of History, Classics and Archaeology

You will be based in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology.

This is housed in the newly refurbished Henry Daysh Building, right at the heart of our city-centre campus, where you will attend lectures, take part in seminars, and have access to one of the University's largest PC clusters. 

You will also be given free access to install and use SPSS – the professional-standard software for statistical analysis.

You'll be based in the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics. The School is located in the Percy Building, which is at the heart of our city-centre campus. You'll join a lively community of students, academics, writers, and professionals.

You'll have access to:

• a library of 1.4 million books and 54,000 journals on 26km of shelving
• the Percy Building’s student common rooms, study areas and café
• Northern Stage, Great North Museum & the Hatton Gallery for events and exhibitions
• the Students' Union for shops, societies and gigs
• a digital media lab for developing documentaries and film-making
• the School of Modern Languages’ Language Resource Centre 

You'll also have access to a diverse programme of events, including spoken-word events and creative writing courses.

Find out more about the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics

You'll be based in the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics, which is at the heart of our city-centre campus, in the Percy Building. You'll join a lively community of students, academics, authors and professionals across both schools.

You'll have access to:

• a digital media lab – for students with documentary and film-making modules
• a PC cluster
• a student-led cafe
• plenty of spaces to work and socialise

You'll have exceptional library provision from our award-winning Library Service. It houses over one million books and a huge range of electronic resources.

Find out more about the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics

You'll be based in the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences, which has a wide range of facilities for studying how people learn and communicate.

There's a well-equipped Education Resource Centre with excellent computing facilities.

We have an active Research Centre engaging with the latest thinking and research in education. The Centre for Learning and Teaching (CfLaT) researches teaching and learning in different contexts.

You'll be based in the School of Arts and Cultures, in the University's main campus.

Our department is based in the Armstrong Building, which overlooks the university's beautiful main quadrangle.

You'll have access to outstanding specialist music facilities, including state-of-the-art recording studios, rehearsal spaces, specialist tuition rooms, flexible study spaces, and the music skills suite.

The impressive King's Hall is used for orchestral and choral concerts, our professional lunchtime concert series, and student performance workshops.

Studios

Our professional recording and music production suites provide a space for:

• full band multi-track recording
• electro-acoustic composition multimedia work
• sound art installations

We have a range of portable recording equipment and tools designed for live electronics and technologically mediated live performance. These are accessible to all music students.

Rehearsal spaces

You'll have access to a range of rehearsal spaces, including:

• 25 acoustically treated practice rooms
• five instrumental teaching rooms
• a large, acoustically isolated, ensemble/band practice room
• two large performance/rehearsal spaces (each seats up to 50 people)
• the University's King's Hall (seats 400 people)

Read more about our Music facilities

Opportunities to perform

We offer a free professional concert series every Thursday lunchtime during term time, followed by a student performance where you have the chance to perform for, and listen to, your colleagues from all of our music degrees.

Newcastle University Symphony Orchestra rehearses weekly and usually gives 3 or 4 performances each year in the King's Hall and in the Great North Museum.

There is also a student-organised annual Summer Music Festival, showcasing our students' talents and giving you the chance to gain real-world experience of event management.

Our music students immerse themselves in Newcastle's thriving music scene which includes everything from high-profile venues like the O2 Academy and the City Hall, to more intimate local spots such as The Cluny, The Cumberland Arms and Bar Loco. It’s also home to the UK’s first co-operatively owned music venue, The Globe.

Watch some of our student performances

As a student of Media, Journalism and Film Practice at Newcastle University, you will join a vibrant community in the School of Arts and Cultures' Media, Culture, Heritage department. 

You will be based in the Armstrong Building and Film@CultureLab, right at the heart of our city-centre campus. You'll be close to all of Newcastle University's amenities, as well as being just a five-minute walk to Newcastle's main street, Northumberland Street. 

You'll have access to:

• professional-standard video and audio equipment, studio space and AV-editing facilities
• specialist computing facilities, including industry-standard software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud
• a mobile studio suite

Situated on the eastern side of the city campus, the Law School offers you a great sense of community. It has everything you need as a law student:

• a 270 seater law lecture theatre
• computer cluster
• seminar rooms

The student common room is a great place to relax and catch up with fellow students. As our academic and support staff are all based in the same building, you'll find it easy to seek advice whenever you need it.

We also have a dedicated mooting room, which provides the perfect environment to develop your advocacy skills.

You'll be part of Philosophical Studies, and as a Newcastle University student, 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

Find out more about our campus and facilities

As a speech and language sciences student, you'll be based in the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences at our city-centre campus.

You will benefit from excellent facilities, including well-established in-house clinics. These are equipped with observational facilities and the latest recording technology to maximise your learning.

Our facilities include:

• The Children's Speech and Language Clinic, dedicated to working with children
• The Tavistock Aphasia Centre, dedicated to working with adults with acquired communication difficulties 

You will also have access to: 

• a language analysis lab for transcription and analysis of recorded samples of language
• our resource centre

As a Modern Languages student, you'll be based at our city centre campus. We've been teaching languages in Newcastle for more than 100 years.

You will have access to PC-equipped rooms and the award-winning Language Resource Centre, with self-study resources for over 100 languages.

You'll also have access to:

• specialist language learning software
• films
• live foreign-language TV channels
• online or on-campus tandem schemes

As an Architecture and Planning student, you will split your time between our dedicated Architecture building and the newly refurbished Henry Daysh Building.
You will have access to a fully equipped analogue workshop and casting space as well as state-of-the-art digital fabrication facilities, including:

• 3D printers
• a CNC router
• laser cutters

Design studios

Our design studios include CAD facilities and drawing boards and are dedicated to use by BA Architecture & Urban Planning students.

Other facilities

You will also benefit from:

• Archiprint facilities
• 5x A0 Printers
• 2 x A0 scanners
• A3 scanners available in studio rooms
• student-run coffee bar providing a social space for you to meet with staff and fellow students

You will collaborate with artists and engineers to test design ideas at 1:1 scale, and explore alternative forms of practice with community projects.

Find out more about our facilities.

As an architecture student at Newcastle, you'll join one of the largest and most dynamic Schools of its kind in Europe.

Develop professional skills in fantastic facilities with:

• design studios with CAD facilities and drawing boards
• our fully staffed model-making workshop equipped with a range of cutting-edge machinery including powerful laser cutters, CNC routers, Z Corp and MakerBot 3D printers
• an in-house self-service printing facility ‘Archiprint’ with 5 professional large-format colour printers and scanners specifically set up for your needs

You will be part of the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology and will split your time between the newly refurbished Henry Daysh Building and the Business School.

As a geography student at Newcastle, you'll be based in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology.

You'll have access to modern laboratories and workshops, and a range of facilities and specialist equipment that are part of the entirely refurbished and newly resourced home of Geography at Newcastle, the Henry Daysh Building and Geoscience Laboratories.

Field equipment

Field equipment includes a range of technologies for:

• topographic survey
• soil and sediment sampling
• biological and chemical analysis
• hydrological analysis

Our laboratories

• biology laboratory
• chemistry laboratory
• geomorphology and sediment laboratories

Our archaeology degree courses are taught in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology at our city-centre campus.

You’ll have access to excellent study resources including:

• the Philip Robinson University Library, which houses over 800,000 books and provides access to ca. 1.8m e-books
• Special Collections & Archives – a rich collection of archival material, historical medical texts and rare books
• The Great North Museum: Hancock, our on-campus museum which holds an extensive collection of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan artefacts
• The Wolfson Archaeology Laboratory - with facilities for use-wear analysis of bone, stone, metal and glass, and furnaces for research in material culture or experimental archaeology.
• a Material Culture Analytical Suite kitted out with microscopes, 2D and 3D scanning equipment

Find out more about the School of History, Classics and Archaeology

You'll be based between:

• The School of History, Classics and Archaeology in the historic Armstrong Building and
• The School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, in the Henry Daysh Building

Both buildings are on our city-centre campus. Here, you'll have access to a range of facilities, including:

• the Philip Robinson University Library, which houses over 800,000 books and provides access to ca. 1.8m e-books
• Special Collections & Archives – a rich collection of archival material, historical medical texts and rare books
• The Great North Museum: Hancock, our on-campus museum which holds an extensive collection of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan artefacts

As a student of Film Practice at Newcastle University, you will join a vibrant community in the School of Arts and Cultures' Media, Culture, Heritage department. 

You will be based in the Armstrong Building and Film@CultureLab, right at the heart of our city-centre campus. You'll be close to all of Newcastle University's amenities, as well as being just a five-minute walk to Newcastle's main street, Northumberland Street. 

You'll have access to:

• professional-standard video and audio equipment, studio space and AV-editing facilities
• specialist computing facilities, including industry-standard software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud
• a mobile studio suite

As a Fine Art student at Newcastle you'll be part of the School of Arts and Cultures and be based in the Fine Art Building in the University's historic Quadrangle, which includes the Hatton Gallery. Along with your own studio space, you'll have access to: 

• purpose-built studios
• exhibition spaces
• printmaking, metalwork, woodwork, sculpture/casting and digital media workshops
• an art supplies shop
• a student-run cafe

Read more about our Fine Art facilities