Contents 2General Information Research at Northumbria3 The Graduate School4 Funding and Finance8 How to Apply9 The Campuses and the City10 School of Applied Sciences12 School of Arts and Social Sciences16 School of the Built Environment20 School of Computing, Engineering and 24 Information Sciences School of Design28 School of Health, Community and32 Education Studies Law School36 Newcastle Business School40 School of Psychology and Sport Sciences44 International Students48 The Centre for Excellence in Teaching & 50 Learning in Assessment for Learning Library and Learning Services52 Student Services53 The Students' Union54 Sport and Recreation at Northumbria55 Maps 56 Index58

www. northumbria. ac. uk3 Research at Northumbria Types of Degree Northumbria offers several types of research degree programmes. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD) and the Professional Doctorate degree are designed to develop research and enquiry skills to the highest level, and to advance career opportunities through enhancing academic and professional development. The PhD programme allows students to undertake an individual programme of research development that will enable original research to doctoral level in their chosen field of study, which in some areas also includes practice- led research. The Professional Doctorate degree is equivalent in standing to a PhD, but with a clear focus on developing and improving professional skills and practice, it is the logical choice for experienced professionals who wish to continue their lifelong learning. In addition Northumbria also offers the Master of Philosophy ( MPhil) degree to students. Staff or alumni may also register for a PhD by Published Work. Programme Structure Usually a research degree will involve a programme of active research typically three years full- time or five years part- time, with the support of a supervisory team ( including a specialist in the chosen research field). Students will be expected to pass through milestone targets which provide a clear structure to each programme. Example: PhD and Professional Doctorate Programmes * Applicants with relevant Masters level study and professional experience may be eligible for advanced entry - contact the appropriate School for more details. Northumbria University has an excellent record in postgraduate research across a wide range of academic disciplines. In certain key areas, these achievements have earned an international reputation. Northumbria University made submissions in 12 units of assessment in the Research Assessment Exercise ( RAE) 2008. Research was judged to be ' world- leading', rated 4*, in nine out of 12 of the subject areas in which the University submitted. No area had less than 60% of its research rated at international level ( 4*, 3*, or 2*). For further details see: http:// www. northumbria. ac. uk/ sd/ central/ reg_ euro/ rae2008/ Full- Part- TimeTimePhD YearYear 11 & 2Research 23 & 4Research 35Research culminating in submission of thesis. Viva Voce. Full- Part- TimeTimeProfessional Doctorate* YearYear 11 & 2Taught component 23 & 4Advanced research bridging module followed by research. 35Research culminating in submission of thesis / portfolio. Viva Voce.