Newman University

Birmingham, England
Public-University
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Overview

Newman University is a public university based in the suburb of Bartley Green in Birmingham, England. The university was founded in 1968 as Newman College of Higher Education.The university campus is located in Bartley Green about 8 miles (12.9 km) south-west of the city centre. It overlooks the Bartley Reservoir. The university is governed by the University Council and the Senate, while day-to-day running is by the university leadership team. The university offers degrees in a wide range of subjects and continues to offer teacher training courses. Initial Teacher Education (ITE) is available at both undergraduate level and through the Postgraduate Certificate in Education as well as taught and research-based postgraduate degrees.

Newman was one of only fifteen universities to be awarded a ‘High’ ranking in the first Which? University Guide. In June 2014, the university was named the safest university for students in Birmingham by the Independent’s Complete University Guide. The Student Support was nominated for the ‘Outstanding Student Services Team’ award at the Times Higher Education Awards in 2017. In 2015, Newman was in the top 25 institutions in the UK for overall satisfaction. In addition, Drama, English Studies and History all scored 100% for ‘Overall Satisfaction’ and were rated number 1 in the country in their subject areas.

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125 in League Table Ranking of The Complete University Guide
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver rating
Type University Public
Year Founded 1968
Size Small
5,000 Students
Location
Birmingham
England
Website http://newman.ac.uk/

Learning

2,3,4 years
Course Durations Available

TEF Rating

TEF Silver is awarded to institutions that deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for their students, and consistently exceed "rigorous national quality requirements" for higher education in the UK.

Courses Available

  • Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Law and Legal Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
  • Theology
  • Visual and Performing Arts

Applying

How to Apply?

Accepts UCAS

For International Students

6.0 Minimum IELTS Score
IELTS Requirement: Required
Deadlines and Important Dates
Jan
31
Deadline of application via UCAS for majority of undergraduate courses

Cost and Scholarships

Types of Scholarships Available

Sanctuary

Scholarships

Sanctuary Scholarship
Total Worth an annual bursary of £1200 per year to assist with study and travel expenses
Eligibility and Requirements Already have a conditional or unconditional offer of a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate place to study at Newman University and have applied for asylum in the UK before applying to UCAS / directly to Newman University
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline 12th July 2024
Other Details For applicants who do not live within a commutable distance of Newman University, consideration will be given to providing campus accommodation free of charge.