Hi, I’m Katie and I’m doing work experience with Stafford Long. As a final year student I can reveal the ins and outs of Newcastle University.

Founded in 1834 as a School of Medicine and Surgery, Newcastle University has come a long way, today housing 19,700 students both from the UK and internationally and is a member of the Russell Group.

As a student I couldn’t have wanted any more from a University. Situated in the centre of Newcastle, the campus has a city feel yet is enclosed enough to contain the student vibe. Entering from the town centre, you are greeted by the Student’s Union, the only independent student’s union in the UK and hotspot for students night and day.

As a city, Newcastle is ideal for student life and was voted number one for student living. All areas of town from the high street, nightlife, cinemas, theatres and picturesque Quayside are within easy reach meaning little student budget is needed for public transport.

There’s a real student community feel in Newcastle particularly in the most popular student areas Jesmond and Heaton, both equipped with Tesco metros, student filled bars, shops and takeaways.

Newcastle’s nightlife is also a massive attraction for prospective students boasting a different student night every night of the week all over the city. Popular spots include Digital’s 80s night and 80s prices on a Monday and Bullet proof’s indie takeover on a Saturday. The main attraction is Newcastle’s ability to provide for a variety of music tastes always at low student friendly prices.

Newcastle University is definitely recommended, featuring in the times top 20 universities and offering a variety of courses sought after by employers. Now at the end of my English Language degree, I feel I have been lucky to experience a high standard of teaching and excellent facilities at one of the UK’s most vibrant and buzzing universities.