www. northumbria. ac. uk9 How to Apply Initial Enquiries Before applying, contact the relevant School Research Administrator listed at www. northumbria. ac. uk/ pgrapplyfor more information. You may be asked to complete the initial enquiry form available from this web page. If you have any questions relating to the research degree programme content, you will be offered the chance to discuss them with a member of the School research community. If you are unsure who to contact, please contact the Graduate School, tel: ( 0191) 227 4060, email: graduateschool@ northumbria. ac. uk for advice. Application Candidates are required to submit: . An application form . An initial 500- word summary giving details of your proposed topic . Copies of qualifications The research application form is available from www. northumbria. ac. uk/ pgrapply( applicants to Newcastle Business School should complete the online application form at www. newcastlebusinessschool. co. ukinstead). Entry Requirements Usually applicants are expected to have at least an upper second class honours degree ( UK) or equivalent from an overseas university, or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants who do not hold these qualifications must demonstrate equivalent intellectual competence possibly referenced by relevant experience to the satisfaction of the relevant University committee. Where English is not the applicants' first language, they must have a satisfactory level of English ( minimum IELTS 6.5, but 7.0 required in some areas). Applicants to Professional Doctorate programmes should note that in some cases, 150 credits of advanced standing may be awarded against their existing Masters qualification, where the applicant has appropriate experience of practice in line with the University Professional Doctorate Framework and/ or evidence of appropriate continuous professional development. What Happens Next? Provided you satisfy our entry requirements and your research proposal is within the area of our expertise, all applicants will be required to undertake an interview. This may be conducted on a face- to- face basis, by telephone or by video conferencing. A successful interview will normally result in your referees being contacted and if satisfactory references are obtained, an offer is usually made in writing. International Applicants A limited number of scholarships, based upon academic merit, are available for some research degree programmes. Further information for international applicants is available from the International Office on page 48 and fromwww. northumbria. ac. uk/ international. Applications can be made for research study at any time of the year, normally to commence at the start of the academic year and calendar year. The following sections provide an introduction to the research areas offered in each academic School.

10The Campuses and the City Northumbria University boasts a modern, attractive and efficient campus with a coherent identity and a focus on sustainability. The development of City Campus East has made a major contribution to the city's growth and regeneration as well as housing up to 9,000 students and staff in 24,000 square metres of purpose- built academic accommodation. The Campuses and the City City Campus East at night Coach Lane CampusCity Campus East Planned pedestrian walkways on City Campus West