Master of Literature in Music

at Newcastle University United Kingdom

As well as pure and applied mathematics, you learn probability and statistical techniques that help you understand economics theories and address economic problems.

In Economics you explore topics relating to Britain, Europe and the rest of the world, including:

• Economic analysis and applications
• Global economics
• Micro- and macro-economics

In Mathematics you develop a thorough grounding in topics and techniques such as:

• Differential equations
• Probability
• Statistics

This joint honours degree benefits from teaching from both Newcastle University Business School and our School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics, making sure you get expert tuition in both topics.

Our Pharmacology BSc Honours degree focuses on developing your practical and scientific understanding of pharmacology, toxicology and the human body. It will set you on the path for a career at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry.

We are a National Centre of Excellence in biomedical research and our world-leading and expert staff will lead the teaching on your degree. This ensures you will graduate with a cutting-edge knowledge of pharmacology.

You will study a range of topics, including:

• Drug development
• Pharmacogenetics
• Microbiology and immunology
• Anti-cancer drugs

You will develop practical biomedical and research skills, and the most up-to-date laboratory and clinical approaches used in pharmacology. You'll also gain an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of drug classes.

Our accredited Architecture BA Honours degree is your first step towards qualification as a professional architect, and you'll leave with your own design style and distinctive way of working.

You'll study topics that explore the cultural, historical and technological context of architectural design, and help you understand the implications of your design decisions. Our city will provide the ultimate case study for you, with an architectural legacy that few UK cities can rival.

Projects increase in complexity through the programme, gradually stretching your architectural thinking, skills and knowledge.

We place a particular emphasis on the scientific study of livestock and companion animals (including horses). You'll study subjects that reflect the whole life of an animal:

• Microbiology and biochemistry
• Animal health and behaviour
• Animal reproduction and nutrition

We bring your learning to life through extensive interaction with animals throughout your degree. You'll gain practical experience through regular visits to local animal centres and the University's two farms. You'll also enjoy input from professionals in the animal science industry.

Your third year group project to organise a conference on animal science equips you with marketable skills such as project management, organisation and teamworking.

You can boost your employability and professional skills with an optional placement year in industry, or a summer internship in the commercial sector.

An exciting part of your degree is your research project, where you undertake a piece of original research on a subject of your choice. This may be carried out in the lab, at one of the University's farms or at an animal centre. You also have the chance to study and learn alongside staff in the Animal Science research group, who are internationally recognised for their research.

You will study a broad curriculum for two years, before learning about the development of embedded software systems that are fundamental to almost all our use of technology.

Explore different aspects of computing science – such as games design, bioinformatics, and security – in your first two years.

Spend a year on an accredited, paid industrial placement between Stages 2 and 3.

Study specialist modules in Stage 3 – such as software verification technology and real-time and cyber-physical systems – to develop skills and knowledge for your chosen career.

About Software Engineering

Reliable software is fundamental to almost all of our use of technology, from the embedded systems that make a washing machine work to the flight controllers on a passenger jet.

Working alongside programmers who have in-depth knowledge of writing code, software engineers understand and oversee the development of these systems, requiring strong computing science, project management and problem-solving skills.

This three-year degree will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the human mind, as well as advanced mathematical skills that will support your career in this exciting field.

Throughout your studies, you'll have access to the School of Psychology's brand new building, with purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities, including a forensic interviewing suite, a nutrition and food preference unit, a media and behaviour lab, medical consultation rooms, and psychological testing cubicles.

Emerging as a well-rounded psychology graduate specialising in mathematics and statistics, you'll study fascinating topics including cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and the psychology of financial decision-making, alongside differential equations and probability.

Our full-time master in business administration programme offers you a carefully structured and immersive experience. It will empower you to push beyond your boundaries. It's designed to focus on developing the capabilities you need to be competitive and successful in any industry or entrepreneurial venture.

You'll focus your skills in:

• Leadership
• Critical thinking
• Communication

Using these skills you'll work to improve your performance. Your Newcastle University MBA journey is designed to provide you with the opportunity to:

• Enhance your self-awareness
• Integrate and apply your learning
• Develop your consulting skills
• Contribute to, and lead, multicultural teams

You'll emerge:

• More confident and capable
• Better equipped to drive change within your organisation
• Ready to excel in your career

Our MBA careers package offers you a range of information and resources. These work hand-in-hand with:

• The classroom
• Networking
• One-to-one support

The Hydrogeology and Water Management MSc provides a comprehensive education in water management. It has a specific focus on groundwater issues and techniques.

You'll develop technical skills built on the latest science. You'll also broaden your understanding of policy and practice. This will be relevant to developing a professional career in the water industry.

Our MSc is for both practising professionals and graduates in subjects such as:

• Engineering
• Geography
• Environmental sciences
• Earth sciences
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Geology
• Chemistry
• Computer sciences
• Geomatics

The needs of industry and government policy and our strong industrial engagement help shape our degree programmes. You'll gain from this engagement through:

• Industry guest lectures
• Site visits
• Projects

Our graduates are in high demand. Particularly in consultancies and regulatory bodies in the UK and worldwide. You'll graduate with enhanced skills and knowledge, preparing you for a wide range of career opportunities.

Chemistry touches every part of our lives. From food and medicine to biotechnology and renewable energy, its influence is endless. As a Chemist, you can have a great career and make a difference in the world.

Our Chemistry degrees are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. This exciting degree allows you to broaden your interests as you discover the subject.

You'll explore the role of chemistry in:

• Drug design
• Electronic properties of molecules and materials
• Renewable energy technology (solar, batteries)
• Nanoscience

You'll study organic, inorganic, physical and structural chemistry. You'll investigate modern analytical techniques and computational chemistry. You can create your own distinct learning experience at Newcastle. You'll explore your interests as you discover the subject.

In Stage 3, you'll take your year in industry. This paid industrial training year is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience.

The facilities are outstanding at Newcastle. You'll have the opportunity to study in modern research laboratories and synthetic chemistry teaching laboratories.

Our Global Public Health MSc give you the skills and knowledge to confidently address global health challenges facing societies today. 

There are many public health challenges facing societies today, including:

• Increasing inequalities
• Climate change
• Displacement of populations
• Global pandemics

Global Public Health MSc addresses these issues and others. It encourages you to consider the roles of and interactions between:

• Governments
• International organisations
• Multinational corporations

You'll investigate global health challenges with a specific focus on your interests.