Master of Science in Public Health and Health Services Research

at Newcastle University United Kingdom

This professionally accredited degree will equip you with an in-depth understanding of the fascinating field of psychology, and how to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting.

This three-year Psychology BSc Honours degree will give you a headstart in your professional career. With a unique range of professional pathways and hands-on learning, you're able to shape your undergraduate degree.

Your teaching will be informed by internationally recognised research and delivered in our brand new building. You'll have access to purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities, which include:

• A forensic interviewing suite
• A nutrition and food preference unit
• A media and behaviour lab
• Medical consultation rooms
• Psychological testing cubicles

You'll study a broad range of topics, such as social psychology, biological psychology, research methods, individual differences, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and cognitive psychology.

This advanced course delivers an understanding of Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (ES-IoT) and their enabling technologies.

Our Embedded Systems and the Internet of Things (IoT) course is industry-focused. It is tailored to meet the demands of companies that create mobile electronic equipment, which interfaces with wireless networks and applications.

Taught by world-leading academics and researchers, you'll develop your knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering. You'll focus on the fast-changing area of embedded digital systems for communication and control.

Our MSc programme is ideal for graduates in :

• Electrical and electronic engineering
• Computer engineering
• Related disciplines

You'll develop your knowledge and practical skills through a unique blend of modules which complement each other:

• Tools, techniques and design of Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (ES-IoT) and subsystems
• Scientific and engineering principles and practices of Computing Science and Electronic Engineering
• Networking and communication systems
• Sensors and security
• Computer programming

Newcastle University's Master of Fine Arts is a two-year full-time studio-based course. We've designed it for fine art graduates and for those with other backgrounds who wish to establish or extend their position as practitioners in the contemporary art world. It also offers a solid grounding for those hoping to progress to PhD degree study. We support practice and research in:

• Painting
• Sculpture
• Digital media
• Drawing
• Performance
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Installation
• Video art
• Art history

You'll be taught by a range of distinguished practising artists and historians in an exciting and well-equipped environment.

This MFA degree enables you to pursue professionalism and excellence in your practice. We encourage and support the practice and study of art through thoughtful and informed investigation, experimentation and speculation. You'll also develop your critical understanding of the discourses relevant to your work.

We provide a community for creative collaboration, exchange and discussion. You can sound out ideas and materialisations in a challenging, critical and nurturing environment. You'll direct your studies by setting goals and managing time and resources effectively. The MFA creates a platform to help you push your current practice forward through exploratory experimentation. We'll encourage you to work in an inventive, rigorous, focused, and confident way.

This degree has a primary focus on the production and consumption of food products and on the behaviour of people as consumers. It covers a range of social and natural science and business subjects applied to food businesses.

Key topics covered are:

• Marketing and consumer behaviour
• Global economics
• Investigating agri-food systems from farm to folk
• Agri-business management
• Food science and technology

If you’re interested in pursuing a managerial career in the food processing, retail and food service sector, this degree is for you. You'll also be well placed for a wide range of careers in the global food supply chain management sector, with a solid understanding of the complexity of the global food chain system.

You will study the principles of management, economics, marketing and finance, as they apply to the management of sustainable food businesses and the global food sector.

Graduates will have the necessary skills to analyse problems, propose and criticise alternative solutions relevant to food businesses and the agri-food sector.

Our BSc Geography degree explores the natural environment and the key challenges we face in moving towards a more sustainable world.

This flexible degree is informed by the research of our world-leading academics and spans the breadth of the discipline. You don’t need to decide between human and physical geography and can tailor your degree to your interests. This enables you to become a specialist in your chosen field, or remain active across the Geographic terrain.

You can select from dozens of Geography modules. These range from Glacial Environments, and River Catchment Dynamics, to Geographies of Sustainable Production and Consumption, and Global Environmental Change.

This three-year joint honours English Language and Literature BA Honours degree develops your knowledge of the history of English and how it's used. You'll gain an insight into literature from medieval England to the present day, while also investigating the structure and development of the English language and its many uses today.

You'll learn from subject experts, world-leading researchers in literature and linguistics throughout your degree programme.

You'll be able to immerse yourself in local culture at venues such as Seven Stories, The Wordsworth Trust and the Literary and Philosophical Society.

Developing your knowledge of the scientific methodologies used to study the English language, you'll become a confident professional with a range of valuable skills applicable to fields across language and literature.

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 MChem degree follows the normal BSc curriculum, plus a further year of advanced study. The MChem programme is perfect for those pursuing a career within scientific research.

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 your final year, you'll study advanced modules including:

• Catalyst application and design
• Organic synthesis for drug targets
• Exploring d and f block chemistry: applications and structural methods
• Pericyclic and radical reactions

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

Gain the skills, knowledge and understanding required to proceed to doctoral research in politics.

As a student on this master's in Politics you'll develop advanced knowledge and understanding of political science methods and techniques. This will enable you to carry out advanced research in politics.

You'll gain:

• Skills in planning, managing and disseminating research
• Knowledge and understanding of data collection methods and critical evaluation of various sources
• Proficiency in a range of qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills

The social and political science research training is also valuable for many non-academic careers. This includes those in:

• National and local government
• International organisations
• Non-governmental organisations
• Social research
• The media

Chemical engineers play a crucial role in many aspects of our everyday lives. This degree will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills you need to contribute to future scientific and technological breakthroughs within the diverse sector.

Practical learning and industry placements are integrated throughout the degree, giving you the opportunity to put your learning into practice, develop your professional expertise, and gain invaluable real-life experience in the sector.

You'll gain expertise across a broad range of chemical engineering topics, including thermodynamics, plant design, and process control.

BEng or MEng?
Both our BEng degree and specialist MEng degrees provide a pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer. This is one of the most recognisable international engineering qualifications.

Our MEng degrees are a direct route to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng). You don’t need to study any more qualifications after your degree to work towards chartered status.

Our three-year BEng degree can also lead to Chartered Engineer status. However, you’ll need to complete further study, such as an approved master’s degree.

The Foundations in Clinical Psychology master's degree offers world-class tuition and pastoral support. From this, you'll gain key knowledge and understanding. It will equip you with all the skills you need to enter the world of clinical psychology and research. This MSc does not require extensive psychology experience. You may be an intercalating MBBS student.

You'll learn through:

• Expert-led clinical
• Health and forensic psychology
• Cultural and historical perspectives on mental health issues
• Research apprenticeships.

The course provides you with a sound basis to apply for an assistant psychologist post. You'll gain academic and research skills to apply for further training. You must also have relevant work experience to explore this. This may include the following vocational training:

• Doctoral training in clinical psychology
• Training as a forensic psychologist
• Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programmes