About Newcastle

Newcastle is situated in the North East of England along the bank of the River Tyne and Wear. Previously, Newcastle was highly important for coal mining and ship building and has since grown and developed into a busy modern city emersed in culture. Newcastle is a centre for discovery and learning with numerous museums including the Great North Museum and the Discovery Museum.  However, perhaps the most iconic landmark located just 6 miles south of Newcastle city centre is the Angel of the North, an elegant steel structure standing an impressive 20 metres tall and almost 55 metres wide. 

In terms of academic institutions, Newcastle has two universities; Newcastle University and the more recently established Northumbria University. Newcastle is a redbrick and Russell Group University, with a history tracing back to 1834. Northumbria University has earned 'The Most IT Enabled Organisation' by the UK magazine 'Computing' and Newcastle University has previously won the Sunday Times'  University of the Year award. With such prestigious institutions located in this area, it is clear that this is a location which is ideal for learning and gaining new skills.