Overview

The Research Training course from Newcastle University prepares you for doctoral research. This could be in the social sciences, arts and humanities or in the public, private, or not for profit sector.

The qualification meets the learning outcomes at certificate level in the national higher education qualifications framework

This Research Training PGCert is delivered at Faculty level. Training takes place in an interdisciplinary environment. It is relevant to students from a wide range of disciplines.

Key Facts

As a PGR student you'll be based in the school associated with your research. However, as a member of the Researcher Education and Development programme (RED), you can also use our bespoke suite of training rooms, working and social spaces on level 6 of the Henry Daysh Building.

These resources are part of School X, Newcastle University’s School of interdisciplinary studies. As a RED student you are automatically a member of School X.

This research training is also open to you if you're an international student in the second or third year of PhD courses in your own country. It allows you to study abroad for a minimum of six months.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Designing Doctoral Research

Theories and Methods for Research

Reflective Researcher Portfolio

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months
Part-time
- 21 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There is no application closing date for this course. It is suggested international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Educational Research Statistics View 271 other Masters in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any social science or arts and humanities discipline.

They will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower qualifications and relevant experience.

English Language requirements

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

8600 GBP / full

≈ 8600 GBP / full
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

3800 GBP / full

≈ 3800 GBP / full

Additional Details

Home students Part time - £1,900

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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