UNIVERSITY PROFILES
NEWMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, BIRMINGHAMThere are many reasons why students decide to study at Newman University College, Birmingham. Newman has an excellent record for the quality of its courses and consistently has one of the best graduate employment rates of UK colleges and universities (The Sunday Times University Guide 2010).
Newman offers teacher training courses and high-quality single and combined honours degrees across a range of subject areas including:
| • Ancient History • Art and Design • Counselling • Creative Arts • Drama • Early Childhood Education and Care • Education Studies • English • History |
• IT • Management & Business • Media • Psychology (BPS recognised) • Sport • Teacher Training • Theology • Working with Children, Young People and Families • Youth and Community Work |
Research and postgraduate study are also important areas of work at Newman.
Academic QualityAt Newman we are proud of the praise we have received from external bodies relating to the quality of our courses. Routine inspections from both OFSTED and the QAA (the body responsible for safeguarding standards in UK universities and higher education colleges) have highlighted significant strengths in this area, including an ‘outstanding’ grade, the highest possible, for its latest inspection.
Student SupportWith its friendly atmosphere, Newman is renowned for supporting students and encouraging them to reach their full potential. The staff to student ratio is excellent, so class sizes are relatively small ensuring that you receive more individual attention.
Work PlacementAs a student at Newman you will have the option to study abroad as all degrees offered include a work placement, enabling you to gain graduate level work experience, improve your CV and develop an understanding of the roles available after graduation. Many students receive funding to assist with travel and living expenses during their time abroad and use the placement to add an international dimension to their degree.
Why Newman?A degree at Newman is not only about exploring information, theories and academic principles it is also about developing analytical skills, independent thinking, problem solving and practical application of knowledge.
Open DaysOpen days allow you to meet with the tutors who will teach who will teach you, view the facilities and ask current students what being a Newman student is like. We have open days on:
Saturday 25th September 2010 10am-3pm
Saturday 6th November 2010 10am-3pm
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YOU CHOOSE
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LIFE AS A NEWMAN STUDENT
As Britain's second city, Birmingham has everything you could possibly want. More
CONTACT US
Call: +44(0)121 476 1181
Email: Admissions@newman.ac.uk Website: www.newman.ac.uk