Metadata
Title
Make your CV stand out
Category
courses
UUID
11e7aefff4f941d2a60866837f2cccd3
Source URL
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/your-future/boost-your-cv/
Parent URL
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/
Crawl Time
2026-03-19T01:02:25+00:00
Rendered Raw Markdown
# Make your CV stand out

**Source**: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/your-future/boost-your-cv/
**Parent**: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/

- [Careers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/)
- [Library](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/library/)
- [Current Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/students/)
- [Staff](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/staffandstudents/)
- [News & Press](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/)
- [Events](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/university-events/)
- [Contact](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/contact/)

[Logo](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/ "Newcastle University")

- [Who we Are](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/)

  [Who we Are](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/)
  - [Excellence and impact](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/)
    - [Research Excellence](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/research-excellence/)
    - [Teaching and Student Experience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/teaching-and-experience/)
    - [Graduate Employability](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/employability/)
    - [League Tables and Rankings](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/rankings/)
    - [Our Strengths](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/strengths/)
    - [Engagement and Place](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/engagement/)
    - [Research Strategy](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/research-strategy/)
    - [Education Strategy](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/education-strategy/)
  - [Social and Environmental Justice](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/social-environmental-justice/)
    - [Social Justice](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/social-environmental-justice/social-justice/)
    - [Sustainability](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sustainability/)
    - [University of Sanctuary](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/social-environmental-justice/sanctuary/)
  - [Our Campuses](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/our-campuses/)
    - [Faculties, Schools and Research Units](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/our-campuses/faculties-schools-research/)
    - [Newcastle Campus](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/our-campuses/newcastle-campus/)
    - [NUMed Malaysia](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/numed/)
    - [Singapore Campus](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/singapore/)
  - [Our People](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/people/)
  - [Global](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/global/)
  - [Structure and Governance](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/structure/)
    - [Transparency](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/structure/transparency/)
    - [Office for Students Transparency Data](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/structure/transparency-information/)
    - [Access and Participation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/structure/access-and-participation/)
    - [Brand Hub](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/brand-hub/)
    - [Deans](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/executive/deans/)
    - [Key Dates](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/key-dates/)
  - [Our Partnerships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/partnerships/)
  - [History of Newcastle University](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/history/)
  - [Contact Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/contact/)
    - [Maps and Directions](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/contact/maps/)
- [Study with Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/)

  [Study with Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/)
  - [Undergraduate](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/)
    - [Find a Degree](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/)
    - [Subject Areas](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/subjects/)
    - [Applications and Offers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/)
      - [Undergraduate Application Advice](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/application-advice/)
      - [Step-by-Step Guide for UK Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/uk-students/)
      - [Step-by-Step Guide for International and EU Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/international/)
      - [Applying through UCAS](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/ucas/)
      - [Entry Requirements](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/entry-requirements/)
        - [A and AS Levels](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/entry-requirements/a-levels/)
      - [Personal statements](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/application-advice/write-personal-statement/)
      - [Application Decisions](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/decisions/)
      - [Access Schemes and Pathway Programmes](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/access-schemes/)
      - [PARTNERS](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/partners/)
      - [Policies and Procedures](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/policies/)
      - [Applicants with Disabilities](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/disabilities/)
      - [Mature Applicants](#)
      - [Deferred Entry](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/deferred-entry/)
    - [Fees and Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/)
      - [Scholarships and Bursaries](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/)
        - [Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/vc-excellence/)
        - [Vice-Chancellor’s EU Scholarships – Undergraduate](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/vc-undergraduate-eu/)
        - [Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/vc-international/)
        - [International Foundation Scholarships](#)
        - [International Family Discounts](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/international-family-discounts/)
        - [Opportunity Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/opportunity-scholarships/)
        - [Subject Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/subject-scholarships/)
        - [Sports Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sport/performance/scholarships/)
        - [St Nicholas’ Educational Trust Scholarship](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/st-nicholas/)
        - [NU Sanctuary Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/sanctuary/)
      - [Tuition Fees and Costs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/tuition-fees/)
        - [Additional Costs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/tuition-fees/additional-costs/)
      - [Student Loans](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/student-loans/)
      - [International Student Finance](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/international-students/)
        - [Global Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/global-scholarships/)
    - [Undergraduate Open Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/undergraduate-open-day/)
    - [Sign up and Discover](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/your-future/)
    - [School and College Outreach](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/schools/)
    - [Information for Parents and Supporters](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/parents/)
    - [Request a Prospectus](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/prospectus-request/)
    - [Chat to Our Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/chat-to-students/)
  - [Postgraduate Taught](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/)
    - [Find a Degree](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/)
    - [Why Choose Newcastle?](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/why-newcastle/)
    - [Your Study Options](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/flexible-study/)
    - [Qualifications Explained](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/qualifications/)
    - [Fees & Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-funding/)
      - [Search for Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-funding/search-funding/)
      - [Funding Your Studies](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-funding/funding-your-study/)
      - [Global Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/global-scholarships/)
    - [Applications & Offers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/applications-offers/)
      - [Application Help](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/applications-offers/application-help/)
      - [Advice & Resources](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/applications-offers/advice-resources/)
      - [Your Offer Guide](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/applications-offers/offer-guide/)
    - [Postgraduate Open Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/meet-us-open-days/)
    - [Chat to Our Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/chat-to-students/)
  - [Postgraduate Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/)
    - [Find a Degree](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/)
    - [Why Choose Newcastle?](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/why-newcastle/)
    - [Qualifications Explained](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/qualifications/)
    - [Research at Newcastle](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/our-research/)
    - [Is a PhD for me?](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/is-a-phd-for-me/)
    - [Fees and Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/fees-and-funding/)
    - [How to Apply](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/) 
      - [How to apply for Studentships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/studentships/)
      - [How to Propose your Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/research-proposal/)
        - [How to Write a Research Proposal](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/research-proposal/writing-a-proposal/)
      - [Occasional Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/occasional-students/)
    - [Student Support](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/support/)
      - [Careers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/support/careers/)
    - [Our Doctoral College](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/doctoral-college/)
    - [Postgraduate Open Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/meet-us-open-days/)
    - [Chat to Our Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/chat-to-students/)
  - [Global Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/global-scholarships/)
  - [Distance Learning](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/distance-learning/)
  - [Continuing Professional Development (CPD)](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/cpd/)
  - [Why Choose Newcastle University?](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/why-newcastle/)
  - [Our Campus](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/campus/)
    - [Libraries](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/campus/library/)
    - [IT](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/campus/it/)
    - [Study Support](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/campus/study-support/)
    - [Sport](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sport/facilities/)
    - [Campus Tours](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/campus-tours/)
    - [Student Safety](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/campus/student-safety/)
  - [Student Life](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/)
    - [Life in Newcastle](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/)
      - [City Suburbs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/city-suburbs/)
      - [Sports and Fitness](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/sports-fitness/)
      - [Food and Drink](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/food-drink/)
      - [Local Services](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/local-services/)
      - [Things to do](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/things-to-do/)
    - [Our North East Region](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/north-east/)
    - [Cost of Living](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/cost/)
    - [Support and Wellbeing](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/wellbeing/)
    - [Teaching and Learning](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/teaching-learning/)
    - [Student Stories](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-stories/)
    - [Chat to Our Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/chat-to-students/)
  - [Student Blog - Belong](https://belong.ncl.ac.uk/blog)
  - [Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/)
    - [Our Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/)
      - [Accommodation Types](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/types/) 
        - [Types of Rooms](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/types/our-rooms/)
      - [Accessible accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/accessible-accommodation/)
      - [Staff and Visitors](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/staff-and-visitors/)
        - [Bedrooms we offer](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/staff-and-visitors/bedrooms-we-offer/)
        - [Booking](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/staff-and-visitors/booking-staff/)
    - [Applying for Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/)
      - [Accommodation Guarantee](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/accommodation-guarantee/)
      - [Applying for Undergraduate Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/applying-for-undergraduate-accommodation/)
      - [Applying for Postgraduate Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/applying-for-postgraduate-accommodation/)
      - [Applying for Accessible Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/applying-for-accessible-accommodation/)
      - [Part Year Student Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/part-year-student-accommodation/)
      - [Clearing and Insurance](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/clearing/)
    - [Living with Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/)
      - [Safety and Security](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/safety-and-security/)
      - [Moving In](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/moving-in/)
      - [Leaving Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/leaving-us/)
        - [Returning Next Year](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/leaving-us/returning-next-year/)
        - [Extending Your Stay](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/leaving-us/extending-your-stay/)
      - [Room Changes](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/room-changes/)
      - [Current Residents](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/)
        - [Insurance](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/insurance/)
        - [Parking & Bicycle Storage](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/parking-bicycle-storage/)
        - [Post and Parcels](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/post-and-parcels/)
        - [Guest Visitors and Going Away](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/visitors-and-going-away/)
        - [Energy & Recycling](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/energy-and-recycling/)
      - [ResLife](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/student-experience/reslife/)
        - [ResLife Find a Flatmate](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/student-experience/find-a-flatmate/)
        - [Your ResLife Team](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/student-experience/reslife/)
      - [Student Support](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/)
      - [Policies](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/policy/)
    - [Accommodation Payments](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/)
      - [Payment Methods](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/payment-methods/)
      - [Payment Schedules](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/payment-schedules/)
      - [Managed Partnerships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/managed-partnerships/)
      - [Rent Adjustments](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/rent-adjustments/)
    - [Contact Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/)
      - [Student Village Receptions](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/-student-village-receptions/)
      - [Your Accommodation Team](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/accommodation-team/)
      - [Report a Fault](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/report-fault/)
      - [Feedback and Complaints](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/feedback-complaints/)
      - [Internet Connection](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/internet-connection/)
  - [Your Future](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/your-future/)
    - [Work Placements](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/your-future/work-placement/)
    - [Careers Service](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/)
      - [About the Careers Service](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/about/)
      - [Careers Service Events](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/events/)
      - [Work for Yourself](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup/)
      - [Career Planning](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/career-planning/)
      - [Careers Modules](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/career-modules/)
      - [Making Applications](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/)
      - [Interviews, Tests & Assessment Centres](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/interviews-assessments/)
      - [Internships, Placements & Shadowing](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/internships-placements-shadowing/)
      - [Finding Jobs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/)
      - [Handling Job Offers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/job-offers/)
      - [Researching Employers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/researching-employers/)
      - [Making Contacts](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/making-contacts/)
      - [Further Study](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/)
      - [Awards, Competitions & Project Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/awards-competitions-funding/)
      - [Volunteering](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/volunteering/)
    - [Boost Your CV](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/your-future/boost-your-cv/)
    - [Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS)](#)
  - [Meet Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/)
    - [Getting Here](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/travel/)
    - [Undergraduate Open Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/undergraduate-open-day/)
    - [Undergraduate Virtual Event](#)
    - [Undergraduate Offer Holder Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/undergraduate-offer-holders/)
    - [Undergraduate Pop Up Event London](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/pop-up-events/)
    - [Campus Tours](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/campus-tours/)
    - [Self-Guided Campus Tours](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/self-guided/)
    - [Postgraduate Open Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/meet-us-open-days/)
    - [Postgraduate Schools & Supervisors](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/schools-institutes-supervisors/)
  - [International Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/)
    - [Find your Country/Region](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/country/)
    - [International Student Experience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/experience/)
    - [Fees and Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/fees-funding/)
    - [English Language Requirements](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language/)
    - [Visa and Immigration](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/student-progress/visa/)
    - [Chat to Our Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/chat-to-students/)
  - [International Pathway Courses](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/international-pathway-courses/)
    - [Newcastle University International Study Centre](https://www.nclisc.com/en)
  - [Student Exchange and Study Abroad](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/mobility/)
  - [Request a Prospectus](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/prospectus-request/)
  - [Key Dates](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/key-dates/)
  - [Contact Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/contact/)
  - [Your Academic Experience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/experience/)
- [Our Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/)

  [Our Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/)
  - [Research Impact](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/impact/)
  - [Research Strengths](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/strengths/)
  - [Centres of Research Excellence](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/research-strategy/nucores/)
    - [Centre for Ageing](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/ageing/)
    - [Centre for AI Safety](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/ai-safety/)
    - [Centre for Behaviour](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/behaviour/)
    - [Centre for Biomedical Engineering](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedical-engineering/)
    - [Centre for Cancer](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/cancer/)
    - [Centre for Children and Youth](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/children-youth/)
    - [Centre for Climate and Environmental Resilience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/environmental-climate-resilience/)
    - [Centre for Cyber Security and Resilience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/cyber-security-resilience/)
    - [Centre for Data Science and AI](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/data-science-ai/)
    - [Centre for Energy](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/energy/)
    - [Centre for Healthier Lives](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/healthier-lives/)
    - [Centre for Heritage](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/heritage/)
    - [Centre for Industrial Biotechnology](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/industrial-biotechnology/)
    - [Centre for Landscape](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/landscape/)
    - [Centre for Mobility and Transport](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/mobility-transport/)
    - [Centre for Rare Disease](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/rare-diseases/)
    - [Centre for Researching Cities](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/cities/)
    - [Centre for Transformative Neuroscience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/transformative-neuroscience/)
    - [Centre for Water](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/water/)
  - [Research Culture](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/culture/)
    - [Research Culture Action Plan](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/culture/plan/)
    - [Working Together on Research Culture](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/culture/working-together/)
  - [Doctoral College](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/doctoral-college/)
  - [Global Challenges Academy](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sustainability/global-challenges/)
    - [Global Partnerships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sustainability/global-challenges/global-partnerships/)
    - [Let's Work Together](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sustainability/global-challenges/work-together/)
  - [Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/ref-2021/)
  - [Research Directory](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/directory/)
  - [Research Governance](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/research-governance/)
    - [Research Integrity](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/research-governance/research-integrity/)
    - [Code of Good Practice in Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/research-governance/good-practice/)
    - [University Research and Innovation Committee](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/research-governance/research-committee/)
    - [Ethics at Newcastle](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/research-governance/ethics/)
      - [Ethics Forms and Processes](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/research-governance/ethics/process/)
      - [GDPR Information for Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/research-governance/ethics/gdpr/)
      - [Ethics Toolkit](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/research-governance/ethics/toolkit/)
    - [Responsible Research Innovation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/research-governance/responsible-research-innovation/)
    - [Animals and Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/research-governance/animal/)
    - [Research Metrics](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/research-governance/research-metrics/)
    - [Export Control](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/research-governance/export/)
    - [Open Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/research-governance/open-research/)
    - [Policies and Guidance](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/research-governance/policies/)
  - [Research and Innovation Support](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/support/)
    - [People](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/people/)
    - [Equipment](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/support/equipment/)
    - [Researcher Development](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/support/development/)
    - [Technicians' Community](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/technicians-community/)
  - [Research Facilities](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/facilities/)
  - [Research Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/funding/)
- [Work with Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/work-with-us/)

  [Work with Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/work-with-us/)
  - [Case Studies](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/case-studies/)
  - [Expert Solutions](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/expert-solutions/)
    - [Continuing Professional Development](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/expert-solutions/cpd/)
      - [CPD Courses](#)
    - [Collaborative Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/expert-solutions/collaborative-research/)
    - [Company Creation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/expert-solutions/company-creation/)
    - [Consultancy](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/expert-solutions/consultancy/)
    - [Corporate Partnerships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/expert-solutions/corporate-partnerships/)
    - [Facilities and Equipment](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/expert-solutions/facilities-and-equipment/)
    - [Intensive Industrial Innovation Programme](#)
    - [Knowledge Transfer Partnerships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/expert-solutions/ktp/)
    - [Clinical Trials & Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/expert-solutions/clinical/)
  - [Procuring Goods & Services](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/work-with-us/procurement/)
    - [Working with Newcastle](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/work-with-us/procurement/working/)
    - [Tender Opportunities](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/work-with-us/procurement/tender/)
    - [Submitting an Invoice](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/work-with-us/procurement/invoice/)
    - [Sustainable Procurement](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/work-with-us/procurement/sustainable/)
    - [Code of Conduct & Terms and Conditions](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/work-with-us/procurement/documents/)
    - [Contact Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/work-with-us/procurement/contact/)
  - [Business and Partnerships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/)
    - [Arrow](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/expert-solutions/arrow/)
    - [Degree Apprenticeships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/expert-solutions/degree-apprenticeships/)
    - [Expert Solutions](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/expert-solutions/)
    - [Technology Transfer and Licensing](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/expert-solutions/licensing/)
    - [Contact Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/contact-us/)
  - [Health & Social Challenges](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/work-with-us/health-social-challenges/)
  - [Creative Collaborations](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/work-with-us/creative-collaborations/)
- [Alumni](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/)

  [Alumni](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/)
  - [Connect with alumni](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/connect/)
  - [Develop your career](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/develop/)
  - [Discover lifelong learning opportunities](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/discover/)
  - [Support future generations](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/support/)
  - [News](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/news/)
  - [Events](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/events/)
  - [Contact us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/contact-us/)

- [Careers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/)
- [Library](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/library/)
- [Current Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/students/)
- [Staff](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/staffandstudents/)
- [News & Press](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/)
- [Events](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/university-events/)
- [Contact](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/contact/)

Search for something

Search...
Search...

[Study with Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/)

[Visit our Academic Experience page for information about the 2025-26 academic year.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/experience/)

Being at university is about much more than just your course, and at Newcastle there are plenty of ways to make sure you stand out when you graduate. Extra-curricular activities such as work experience, volunteering and mentoring look great on your CV.

You'll also develop new skills, learn from these experiences, meet like-minded people, achieve goals and really feel part of something.

## Work experience

Work experience is a valuable step towards getting a job when you graduate. There's a range of ways to get some work experience alongside your studies.

Internships

Undertake an internship during summer vacation or term time to gain graduate-level work experience.

Internships are advertised by the Careers Service on [My Career](https://mycareer.ncl.ac.uk/home.html).

[Find out more about internship opportunities](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/workexperience/internships/#about)

Student ambassadors

Join our team of paid Student Ambassadors to represent the University and inspire young people.

An outstanding and committed team of Student Ambassadors support a wide range of recruitment and aspiration-raising activities and events throughout the year, both on and off campus.

Street Scientists deliver a series of STEM related interactive activities for schools and colleges, and also attend festivals and events around the UK to promote science to the public.

FutureMe Mentors deliver structured online academic activities or face-to-face mentoring sessions (or a mixture of both) to students in Years 9, 10 and 11.

JobsOC (Jobs on Campus)

Get paid temporary or casual work on campus in a variety of roles, from events support, to admin or catering assistance.

Jobs on Campus offers the opportunity to take on short-term work for a range of the University's internal departments.

[Find out more about Jobs on Campus](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/jobs/opportunities-on-campus/jobsoc/#jobsocstudenttemps)

Career Development Module

Depending on the subject you study, you may have the option to choose Career Development as one of your modules. The Career Development module enables you to use your work experience, volunteering or part-time job to count towards your degree.

There are no weekly lectures but you will attend training sessions and take part in an assessment at the end of your placement to demonstrate the skills you have learned.

There are three different routes available:

- student tutoring - helping learners in schools and colleges, or through community placements
- student volunteering - volunteering through Newcastle University Students' Union
- learning from work - develop your knowledge and skills using existing part-time work (paid or voluntary), including running your own business

Find out more about the [Career Development module](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/modules/cdm/).

Student media

Develop and improve your digital skills and get involved in the Students' Union's newspaper, radio or TV station, all run by and for students.

Almost all of our degrees are available with the opportunity to spend 9 to 12 months in the workplace. If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year.

[Find out more about work placements.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/your-future/work-placement/)

---

## ncl+ opportunities

[ncl+](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/awards/nclplusaward/#about) provides a full range of social, cultural, sporting and community activities to develop skills and knowledge outside your course.

The award-winning ncl+ initiative brings together activities from across the University. These are designed to help you develop the skills that graduate employers expect. The ncl+ Award helps you to reflect on these skills and articulate them in job applications.

ncl+ opportunities are about meeting new people, trying new experiences, growing in confidence, having fun and enhancing your CV! They include activities such as:

- improving your language skills
- coaching a sports team
- working on a student newspaper
- leading a student society

Each skill offered through ncl+ is part of the Newcastle Graduate Skills Framework. The Framework was developed with employers to define a set of skills which, when added to your degree, will help you to succeed in your life beyond university.

---

## Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to get involved in the local community and develop new skills at the same time.

Volunteer experience may also be a pre-requisite for some careers.

There are over 200 activities on offer each year, including working with homeless people, working as a volunteer lifeguard in a local swimming pool and working with animals.

Find out more about [volunteering opportunities for Newcastle students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/volunteering/#findingopportunities).

---

## University-wide Language Programme

In the international job market, graduates with language skills are in demand. You will have the opportunity to learn another language for free while you study with us.

Students of any discipline have the opportunity to study a foreign language for free as part of the University-wide Language Programme. This allows you to enrol on modules in Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

Find out more about the [University-wide Language Programme](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sml/study/language-programme/).

---

## International expeditions

We want to inspire and train the next generation of innovators and aim to challenge and stimulate your intellectual curiosity.

Each year, many of our students embrace the opportunity to undertake a research expedition overseas. The gives you the chance to:

- conduct research into an area of particular interest to you
- develop professional level research skills for your future career
- explore another country and make new friends

They are an excellent way to see the world whilst developing your knowledge and confidence.

Recently, our students have visited glaciers in Norway to investigate the impact of climate change and national parks in Costa Rica to study environmental changes to wetland and forests.