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Northern Bridge Consortium offers up to 67 funded doctoral studentships to outstanding applicants across a full range of arts and humanities subjects, including Creative Practice disciplines, and interdisciplinary studies.

We run an annual competition to select the best doctoral candidates and provide a comprehensive package of financial support over the duration of study, which includes:

• Payment of tuition fees at the  UK Research Councils'  Home rate;
• A maintanence award at the UK Research Councils' national rate (currently £17,668 per annum);
• A research training support grant to fund the costs of study abroad, conference attendance and fieldwork; 
• Financial support to participate in the consortium's annual conferences, as well a chance to participate in a comprehensive suite of training activities .
• Financial support for placements and the acquisition of the skills necessary for you to complete your PhD to the highest standards. ‌

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Finding postgraduate funding - top tips on searching and applying

Thinking of studying at postgraduate level this year? In our latest blog, we help you source the latest funding opportunities and cover our top tips for a winning application. Read on to find out more.

Pursuing further study to achieve your career goals is exciting but navigating the funding and loans available can be a challenge.

We’ve pulled together key information to give you the best starting point to find funding for your postgraduate journey.

What are the different types of funding?

Postgraduate funding generally falls into the following categories:

• sponsorship
• studentship
• scholarship
• discounts and payment instalment plans

Did you know that you can often combine funding sources, too? It’s a fantastic way to ensure that you make the most of the opportunities available.

Is there a deadline for funding applications?

Yes, but these will vary by individual scheme. The application deadline will usually be advertised as part of the funding advert, so make a note of this when you are researching. Although many of the big UK Research Council schemes do close in early spring each year, there are still lots of opportunities to consider.

Funding schemes are often announced throughout the year, so you need to remain vigilant!

How do you find out about new funding schemes?

Here at Newcastle University, we’ve done the hard work so you don’t have to. We’ve created a helpful funding search-tool that highlights all long-standing, and new, schemes and helps you to identify what financial support you may be able to apply for.

Our postgraduate funding database  provides you with a rang of opportunities from awards from Charities and Trusts, to our own scholarship schemes – including the Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships (VCES) .

The database is easy to use, too. You just edit the search by keyword, or by filtering results based on your details, and we find you the most relevant funding opportunities. The database is updated weekly, so the number and type of funding opportunities will vary at any one time so it’s important to check back regularly and refresh your search.

We’d also advise looking for studentship information on the following websites:  FindAPhD  - details of studentships jobs.ac.uk  - PhD studentship information Further sources to help you find out about new funding schemes, include: Prospects  - funding database TARGETcourses  - funding for postgraduate study gov.uk  - funding postgraduate study MastersCompare   - postgraduate studentships

In many cases the best advice is to bookmark the relevant pages/websites and check back regularly for updates.

Top tips on writing a personal statement to support your funding application

Now you’ve found the funding for you, it’s time to submit your application.

Below, we've rounded up our top tips on completing a funding personal statement :

• Your personal statement is a vital part of your application . Use it to create a positive first impression by demonstrating your experience and skills, motivation and commitment.
• Read the instruction s provided on the funding advert carefully - do you need to have applied/been accepted on to a course before you can apply for funding? If so, you'll need to factor this into your planning and consider timeframes.
• There will often be clear guidance notes on what to include in your personal statement and what the panel will want to see. Tailor your responses based on this framework . Don't be tempted to use the same personal statement for each application.
• your background and motivations for the particular area of study
• Your motivations for choosing the university in question - aside from the funding?
• What attracted you to the department/field of study in question? How do their research interests match your own?
• What experience do you currently have, and what experience do you expect/hope to gain from undertaking the degree?
• How will the funding benefit you in the short term, but also in terms of your ongoing career? What are your goals and objectives?
• What do you plan to do once you have undertaken the course/research project? For example, think about wider benefits to society and your local community
• If you’re applying to a partially funded position, how do you intend on paying the additional monies to cover the cost of tuition and accommodation?
• Not all of the experience and achievements you highlight need to relate to your previous academic credentials. What extra curricula and practical skills development can you talk about? For example, jobs, internships, volunteer work – these are all relevant to the application and demonstrate your wider expertise and level of transferable skills.
• Remember the funding panel need to feel confident that you are a good fit and would be a responsible steward of their funds. Why not ask a friend or family member to read over the statement – based on what you have written, would they pick you?

Setting up these conditions will help create a desired behaviour and by repeating it should help instil a habit.

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Find out more about your funding opportunities., we want you to find the right course , but we also want to make sure you have all the information you need to make an informed decision about your future., why not explore our postgraduate blogs to hear from our postgraduate experts and current postgraduate students.

Published By Newcastle University on 10/06/2022 | Last Updated 29/11/2023

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We have several opportunities for PhD studentships starting in 2023, including Astrophysics, Cosmology and Theoretical Physics.

In particular, we have a Robinson Cosmology PhD studentship for which we offer projects including early universe theory, particle cosmology and late-time cosmology with applications to galaxy surveys and expect to offer a cosmology studentship as part of the NUData CDT for data-intensive astrophysics at Newcastle and Northumbria Universities. (Deadline 31 January)

How to Apply

Applications for 2024 entry are now closed., oneplanet is committed to promoting diversity, and we particularly encourage applications from all under-represented groups. flexible study requests are welcomed, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis., find out more about our equality, diversity & inclusion policies here ..

Listen to our applicant advice webinar that took place in December 2023: 

Eligibility Criteria:

Usually applicants are expected to have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree - exceptions are possible, but these should be strongly motivated. In addition, candidates may also hold or be completing a Masters degree in a relevant subject discipline but this is not a mandatory requirement. We also encourage applicants from non-academic backgrounds with research experience in their current or previous employment to apply.

Home and International applicants (inc. EU) are welcome to apply.  Following the UKRI announcement in regards to their new 30% UKRI international recruitment policy (that will take effect from September 2021) both Newcastle University, and Northumbria University, have agreed to pay the international fee difference for all International applicants (inc. EU) who are awarded a DTP studentship.

International applicants - English Language requirements

If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course.

Further information for International Students can be found here .

Application guidelines

• Please identify a project that is of interest to you on our Studentship projects page.
• Once you have identified a project you can contact the named supervisor to discuss this project further before you apply. Please find further details on how to apply at the bottom of this page.
• Alternatively, you can outline your own research idea. We strongly recommend that you make contact with a ONEPlanet supervisor  or any academic colleague at either institution to discuss this idea before you apply. Please use the studentship code: OP9000 and provide the name of a suggested academic supervisor in your applcation form.
• Please note that you can only apply for 1 project within the DTP.
• If you are applying for a specific ONEPlanet research project,  you are still required to write a proposal . For guidance on writing your research proposal  please find advice here .

When you are ready to apply:

Please  submit an application to either Newcastle or Northumbria University via their Postgraduate applications portals  depending on the main supervisor of your chosen project, or your chosen main supervisor if outlining your own research idea. 

Apply to Newcastle University:  Applications are made using the Apply to Newcastle Portal .  You should create a new application then search for 'PhD One Planet', course code 8212F. Please see our  Applying to Newcastle University Guide  to take you through our online application process.

Apply to Northumbria University: Please apply via this link   and select October 2024 as your entrance date. Please enter the related studentship code (eg. OP2401 etc) into the studentship code field.

The  following documentation is required:

• Application form (Completed via the online application portal of your selected institution)
• Your 1,000-word personal statement (with your chosen project title and reference code e.g. OP23XX).  Please explain how your knowledge, skills and experience fit the project outline.
• Your 1,000-word project proposal (with project title and reference code OP23XX). If you are outlining your own research idea please use reference code OP9000
• A minimum of two references. These can be submitted with your application if they are signed, or alternatively, they can be emailed directly by the referee to  [email protected] . Please note that it is your responsibility to request these references and ensure they that are sent to us.
• Attach degree transcripts and certificates.
• If English is not your first language, a copy of your English language qualification.
• If you are outlining your own research idea, please use reference code: OP9000 We recommend that you identify a potential supervisor to represent your project before you apply.

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If you have any further questions please contact: [email protected]  

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We aim to make sure everyone has the opportunity to succeed in gaining a ONE Planet studentship, and we are here to guide you through the process.

Visit here to find out about our applicant webinars and other support we have available.

Postgraduate Research applicant mentors

Would you like 1-1 help with your application preparation, or to speak to someone who has successfully been through our application process? Then we are able to help.

Please find below a list of our ONE Planet PhD Researchers who are happy to be contacted by you directly. Please make contact and arrange to discuss any questions that you have.

If you query is related to the studentship award, the application system, or any general queries please contact [email protected] directly. 

Click on their names to find out more about them:

Charlotte Osborne

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Asid Ur Rehman

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Matt Dopson

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Halinishi Yusuf

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PhD Studentships - Process Industries: Net Zero

Newcastle University , United Kingdom

Award Summary

These studentships provide 100% fees (Home & international), a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £18,622 (2023/24 UKRI rate), and a research training support grant of £20,000.

All projects will be based within the CDT in Process Industries: Net Zero . 

These PhD projects will train the next generation of process and chemical engineers, and chemists, to develop the new processes, process technologies and green chemistries required for the process industries’ transition to Net Zero. We expect our graduates to become the architects of the UK process industries’ transition to Net Zero.

12 PhD projects will be advertised between March and May 2024 in the area of “Process Industries: Net Zero” . There will be a broad range of projects, all co-created with and co-supervised by industry, centred around:

(i)          new feedstocks for the process industries, mainly CO2 and biomass

(ii)        new technologies for the move to new energy vectors (renewable electricity and hydrogen)

(iii)       data processing to underpin the transition to Net Zero ( e.g. , AI, digital twins etc )

Each project will be co-supervised with one of our 25 industrial partners. Project co-creation with our industrial partners will guarantee the industrial relevance and impact of the research. Some projects will also be in collaboration with our partners at the Green Chemistry Centre of excellence at the University of York.

You will also be taught a range of skills to complement, drive and strengthen your research: life-cycle analysis, techno-economic analysis, digital and business skills, ethics etc. You will also undertake short courses in the core subjects of these PhDs: process intensification and green chemistry.

Number Of Awards

17th September 2024

Award Duration

Application Closing Date

31st May 2024

Supervisors

Numerous supervisors mainly from the Process Intensification Group (PIG) at Newcastle.

Contact Prof Harvey in the first instance [email protected]

Eligibility Criteria

You must have, or expect to gain, a minimum 2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a subject relevant to the proposed PhD project (usually chemical engineering or chemistry, but please get in touch if you think your qualification may be relevant). Enthusiasm for research, the ability to think and work independently, excellent analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills are also essential requirements.

Home and international applicants (inc. EU) are welcome to apply and if successful will receive a full studentship. Applicants whose first language is not English require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills.

International applicants may require an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme ) clearance certificate prior to obtaining their visa and to study on this programme. 

How To Apply

You must apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal

Once registered select ‘Create a Postgraduate Application’.   

Use ‘Course Search’ to identify your programme of study:   

·        Search for the ‘Course Title’ using the programme code: 8856F

·        Leave the 'Research Area' field blank

·        Select ‘ PhD in Process Industries; Net Zero (PINZ’)  as the programme of study 

You will then need to provide the following information in the ‘Further Details’ section:   

·        A ‘Personal Statement’ (this is a mandatory field) - upload a document or write a statement directly in to the application form  

·        The studentship code PINZ01 in the ‘Studentship/Partnership Reference’ field  

·        ‘Research Proposal’ - when prompted for how you are providing your research proposal – select either ‘Write Proposal’ or ‘Upload document’. Your research proposal should be no more than 2 pages max.

Contact Details

General enquiries: [email protected]

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The PhD Programme is part of a portfolio of doctoral programmes within Northumbria University.

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. The Programme is designed to challenge students at the highest level of thought and to advance career opportunities through enhancing academic and professional development.

The programme aims to enable students to:

• Develop research skills through a programme of in-depth study, and personal and research development.
• Develop expertise in appropriate methods of research and enquiry.
• Produce high-quality research outputs which demonstrate critical judgment and original contribution to knowledge.
• Produce a research thesis (of approximately 80,000 words). 

Students will be expected to pass through milestone targets in each year of study giving clear structure to the PhD programme. For both full and part time programmes, these milestones include Project Approval and Annual Progression.

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Mode of Study 3 years Full Time

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Entry Requirements 2024/25

Standard entry.

Applicants should normally have A minimum of a 2.1 honours degree; or a Masters (preference for Merit or above); or APEL evidence of substantial practitioner achievement.

A 1000 word research proposal, outlining your area of research; please note that even if you are applying for a specific research vacancy with a pre-defined research proposal, you are still required to write a proposal expanding on the provided description of the project. For guidance on writing your research proposal, please see  here . Applied Sciences studentships do not require submission of a proposal, please refer to the studentship advert for further information. 

If you are applying for a course within Newcastle Business School or Northumbria Law School you will need to use the  PGR Research Proposal Template

International qualifications: If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English Language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with component 6.0 in each component (or approved equivalent*). Applications to the Faculty of Business and Law also require a writing component score of 6.5. *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS.  You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

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Please note, the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme is not eligible for the Doctoral Loan.  Further information can be found on the Government website.

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NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre and Haleon PhD Studentship: Investigation into the links between periodontal disease and inflammatory bowel disease

Phd research project.

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

PhD in Mechanical and Systems Engineering, PhD Project: Manufacturing of Lithium-ion Battery Electrodes

Self-funded phd students only.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

The Centre for Rural Economy Percy PhD award: PhD studentship to research farm tenancies in the North East of England

Exploiting hybrid power electronics for net zero power distribution, epsrc centre for doctoral training in water infrastructure and resilience (wire), funded phd programme (students worldwide).

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training conduct research and training in priority areas funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Potential PhD topics are usually defined in advance. Students may receive additional training and development opportunities as part of their programme.

PhD studentship: Intersections in Medical and Environmental History

Funded phd programme (uk students only).

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

Humanities Research Programme

Humanities Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Patient Safety Research Collaborative (PSRC) PhD studentships.

Funded phd project (uk students only).

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

Integrating 2D Materials into 1D Systems for Wearable Applications

Advancing net-zero manufacturing: digital twin-based fault diagnosis and prognosis in nonlinear mechatronic systems, lattice boltzmann simulation of unresolved particles in wall-bounded turbulence, bionic vision, phd studentship in computer science: incentivizing participation in privacy-enhancing technologies, next-generation lateral flow assays for cardiovascular disease diagnosis, phd projects in computer science (sponsored/self-funded).

The PhD opportunities on this programme do not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Computing PhD Programme

PhD Research Programmes describe the opportunities for postgraduate research within a University department. You may often be asked to submit your own research project proposal as part of your application, although predefined research projects may also be available.

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All you need to know about postgraduate tuition fees at Newcastle University.

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You'll find full details of expected fees on each course page . This will be detailed in the Fees and Funding section.  The fee amount reflects the cost of one year, longer courses will have additional fees. Some courses involve intensive laboratory, clinical or fieldwork so may have higher fees.

Home students registering for an eligible taught postgraduate course with a September start date can pay for their annual tuition fees in six installments.

Read more about our tuition fee installments scheme

International students and research students need to pay half of their annual tuition fees to register at the university in September. The second half of your fees will be due in the following January.

Tuition fees are usually payable for each year of your study. If you begin your studies mid-year, you will only pay the proportion of your tuition fee due to cover the period to the end of the academic year.

If your course lasts longer than an academic year, the fee due in the following September will normally be higher than in the previous year, due to an inflationary increase.

Further fee payment information for international and research students can be found on our student welcome website.

Visit our student welcome website

We want to protect you by making sure you don't take unnecessary risks with your money. Therefore we do not accept cash as payments. We offer you many other payment options by safer and more secure means.

Find out more about tuition fee payment methods

University tuition fees are not subject to exchange control regulations for Chinese students.

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance  here .

Part-time fees for international students do not apply as your student visa requires you to study full time. There are occasional exceptions to this.

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See  our   searchable postgraduate funding page  for more information.  

You may be unsure if you have home or international fee status.

The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) provides guidance on who is eligible for home fees.

Find out more about the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)

We will assess your fee status using the information in your postgraduate application. In some cases, we may ask you to complete a fees assessment questionnaire and send us extra documents. Confirmation of our assessment of your fees status will be in your offer letter.

Find out how to apply for a postgraduate course

We offer the following tuition fee discount schemes:

• a £1,000 Alumni Progression Scholarship for eligible International and UK Newcastle University alumni 
• a 20% Alumni Progression Discount for eligible UK Newcastle University alumni from disadvantaged backgrounds
• 2% tuition fee discount if you pay your annual tuition fees in full before or by the end of registration week
• 10% International Family Discount available for close relatives of our international students

Other funding awards can cover the cost of tuition fees.

Visit our funding page to find out what you could be eligible for

Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)

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The Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) is designed to facilitate a broader and deeper approach to electrical and electronic engineering which leads to a formal qualification at the Masters level. The program duration is two years full time.

Key emerging technologies in the area of electrical and electronic engineering, which are currently transforming modern society, include intelligent electricity networks; integration of renewable energy sources; wireless energy transfer; autonomous transportation; telecommunication security; distributed sensing and smart-home solutions; Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine communication.

The program focuses on:

• Fundamental background knowledge to successfully study electrical and electronic engineering at an advanced level.
• Advanced engineering skills and knowledge required by a practising electrical and electronic engineer.
• Capstone courses in electrical and electronic engineering while also completing an advanced level research program.

Graduates of this program will have the knowledge, and technical and professional attributes to provide innovative solutions to society’s needs now and into the future.

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of engineering fundamentals and/or the underpinning natural and physical sciences as applicable to the engineering discipline
• Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline
• In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
• Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline
• Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline
• Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline
• Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving
• Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources
• Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes
• Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects
• Ethical conduct and professional accountability
• Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains
• Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour
• Professional use and management of information
• Orderly management of self, and professional conduct

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Admission information

Admission requirements.

2-year (160 unit) Program

Bachelor Degree (AQF7) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with an equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above.

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here .

• IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
• IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

Students are required to complete 12 weeks of Industrial Experience as part of the program requirements.

Professional recognition

Academic requirements for program completion.

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 6 years maximum.

International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at [email protected]

2-year full time (160 units) 

Students completing the MPE (Electrical and Electronic) must complete 160 units, 50 units of which are core courses, 70 units of which are directed courses, and 40 units of which are electives that can be selected from a specialised area of study.

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If you're a prospective student considering studying this degree take a look at My Degree Planner to see what your study journey will look like.

Program structure

Students can plan their program using Program Planner . It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner .

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Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support .

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka institute .

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online .

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