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    Newcastle College

Introduction

Newcastle College's origins go back over 120 years to 1894 when Rutherford Memorial College was established at Rye Hill. Over the years the college has grown and expanded to nine other satellite sites across Newcastle, Gateshead and North Tyneside. 1988 The College of Arts and Technology is renamed to Newcastle College.

Mission & Vision:
Our aim is to unlock the potential of every student that begins their journey with us and it's our duty to ensure that we teach individual's the skills so that they can enter employment after completing their studies. By aligning ourselves close to industry we're able to provide a pipeline of talent which benefits the North East and the wider economy.

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Why study in UK

There are an enormous number of reasons why you should study in the UK. There are greater numbers of subjects to choose from; courses from accountancy to zoology are delivered at hundreds of universities and colleges of higher education and a UK degree will allow you to specialise in the subject that interests you, in a country renowned across the world for the quality of its research and the reputation of its academics. While you're here, you'll be immersed in English, the international language of business.

The qualifications you’ll need will depend on the course you want to study. Some qualifications (such as A-levels and BTEC National Diplomas) are below university level and lead directly onto higher education while others (such as HNDs and Foundation Degrees), are university-level qualifications that will enable you to join a degree course in the second or third year.

Since 31st March 2009 UKBA has introduced a new Point Based Visa System. You must be able to show that you have been accepted on a full time course of study for a period of course at an educational establishment that is on the UKBA’s Register of Sponsors and you must secure 40 points in order to secure your Tier 4 General Student Visa.

You are allowed to work 10 hrs/ week during your studies if you are studying at a Public Funded Institution. You are allowed to work 20 hrs/ week during your studies if you are studying at a Public Funded Higher Education Institute (Universities) You are allowed to work full time during your vacations.