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Alternative Offers at Newcastle University
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# Alternative Offers at Newcastle University

**Source**: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/access-schemes/
**Parent**: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/

[Undergraduate Study](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")

Undergraduate Study

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

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At Newcastle University, our aim is to encourage and support the brightest and best students to succeed, regardless of background. We have an extensive programme of aspiration raising and support for students before, during and after their study with us.

We have a longstanding commitment to widening participation and equality of opportunity not only in our region, but across the UK.

[Find out more about our activities to support widening participation.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/partnerships/schools/)

## PARTNERS Programme supported entry route

PARTNERS  is Newcastle University's flagship widening participation programme for students in year 13/final year college. It's designed to support students from underrepresented backgrounds on their journey to higher education.

Successful completion of PARTNERS may result in an offer that is **up to three A level grades lower** (or equivalent) than the typical entry requirements. PARTNERS is available for any of our undergraduate degree programmes.

Students must:

- Complete a compulsory PARTNERS Academic Summer School.
- Meet essential eligibility criteria.
- Make Newcastle University Firm choice through UCAS.

[Find out more about PARTNERS.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/partners/)

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## Pathways to Newcastle

Pathways to Newcastle is an alternative entry to the degree programmes in our Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE) faculty. It's designed to support students in year 13/final year college into key economic subject areas where skills gaps have been identified.

Successful completion of Pathways to Newcastle may result in an offer that is **up to two grades lower** than the typical entry requirements.

Students must:

- Apply to a participating degree programme at Newcastle University.
- Complete an online skills module.
- Meet essential eligibility criteria.
- Make Newcastle University Firm choice through UCAS.

[Find out more about Pathways to Newcastle.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/schools/about-outreach-services/pathwaystonewcastle/)

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## Realising Opportunities Programme

Realising Opportunities (RO) is a collaboration between nine research intensive universities to support students from underrepresented backgrounds on their journey to higher education.

Successful completion of RO may result in an offer that is**two A level grades lower** (or equivalent) than the typical entry requirements.

Students must:

- Attend an RO partner school. Students can check this with a teacher/advisor from their school/college.
- Apply for RO in **year 12**.
- Meet essential eligibility criteria.
- Complete an online skills module.
- Attend the on-campus Academic Skills Module.
- Complete a reflective piece of work.

[Find out more about Realising Opportunities.](http://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/)

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## Contextual Offers

Our Undergraduate Admissions Team will use certain contextual data from your UCAS form, alongside your application, to take into account challenges that you may have faced in your education and the potential effect this may have had on your qualifications.

These offers apply across all undergraduate subject areas at the University.

### How is contextual information used?

If you are eligible, the Admissions Team may use this information in the following ways:

- to make you a contextual offer, which will be up to two grades lower than the typical offer for the Programme to which you have applied
- when considering applicants who have not quite met the entry criteria stated in their offer at Confirmation

You may be eligible to receive a lower contextual offer if one (or more) of the following criteria applies to you. It's important that you declare this information on your UCAS form so that we can take it into account as part of the admissions process.

#### Care experienced students

You may be eligible for a contextual offer if you have experienced any time in care during your life.

- [Find out why you should consider declaring time spent in care on your UCAS form.](https://www.ucas.com/connect/blogs/students-care-experience-three-reasons-tick-box)
- [More information about the support available from Newcastle University as a Care Experienced student.](https://t4v8.ncl.ac.uk/terminalfour/preview/3/en/10659)

#### Estranged students

You may be eligible for a contextual offer if you are an estranged person, who no longer has the support of your family due to a breakdown in the relationship which has led to ceased contact. This might mean your biological, step or adoptive parents, or wider family members who have been responsible for supporting you in the past.

#### Free school meals

You may be eligible for a contextual offer if you are eligible for free school meals.

- [Find out why you should consider declaring your eligibility for free school meals on your UCAS form.](https://www.ucas.com/search/frequently-asked-questions/applying-to-study-%E2%80%93-free-school-meals)

If you attend an independent school but would have been eligible for Free School Meals at a state school you may also be eligible for a contextual offer. This will be verified using data supplied by UCAS.

#### You are a recognised carer

You are eligible for a contextual offer if you have sole or shared responsibility for the care of a relative because they are ill, have a disability, are experiencing mental distress, or are affected by substance abuse.

### How to apply for a contextual offer

You don’t need to apply separately for a contextual offer. When you complete your UCAS form, make sure to declare if you meet any of the above criteria within the 'Applicant Context' section.

Submit your UCAS form by 6pm on 14 January 2026 (or 15 October 2025 for the MBBS and BDS programmes) and we will take your circumstances into account when considering your application.

Contextual information is used as part of a University-wide, holistic approach to fair admissions, however, does not guarantee that an offer will be made.

[## Uni Unlocked: Online webinar series

All contextual offer holders are invited to a Spring series of webinars to designed to introduce university life early. The events form a perfect complement to our in-person Offer Holder Experience Da](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/schools/about-outreach-services/access-schemes/uni-unlocked/)

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## High Performance Athletes

As one of the top universities for sport in the country, we nurture the talent of the elite athletes who come to study with us. In recognition of this, we support promising athletes at the application stage.

Students must:

- Be competing at regional, national or international level.
- Provide evidence of your previous and current sporting achievements in your UCAS application.
- Have a commitment to continue improving in that sport and representing the University.

If you are eligible, the admissions team may use this information:

- To make you a contextual offer. This will be **up to two grades lower** than the typical offer for the programme to which you have applied.
- To give extra consideration on UCAS Results Day.

Find out more about the opportunities that [Performance Sport](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sport/performance/) at Newcastle University can offer.

Contact us via [performance.sport@newcastle.ac.uk](mailto:performance.sport@newcastle.ac.uk) if you have any questions about your eligibility.

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