Through partnerships with primary and secondary schools, museums, galleries, community groups and artists from a broad spectrum of disciplines we offer trainees the opportunity to gain a PGCE in Secondary Art and Design with Qualified Teacher Status. The majority of trainees enter the teaching profession as secondary school art and design teachers; a small number find employment in such areas as further education and arts administration. An excellent reputation as a training programme has resulted in our trainees being highly employable.

This 36-week School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme is delivered by a consortium of local secondary schools with Northumbria University acting as managing agent. The programme simultaneously meets the DCFS requirement for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and successful trainees gain a PGCE (level 6) validated by the University and a recommendation for QTS.

This specialist Physical Education programme is designed for those who wish to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at secondary level (11–18 years). The programme is structured to develop the skills required to teach across the spectrum of activities in the National Curriculum for Physical Education, with participants acquiring the knowledge, understanding and professional standards necessary to teach pupils within Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and beyond. Teaching is a diverse, creative and dynamic activity and the design of the programme reflects this. A strong foundation of experiential learning in the school environment is complemented by a comprehensive system of mentoring and guidance.

Please Note:  this course is now closed for September 2013 entry, the next available entry is September 2014.

The Masters of Research in Social Sciences is a postgraduate, research-focused degree programme of high esteem which principally enables students to complete an original social science research project of particular interest to them. Students will be closely supervised by active and experienced researchers who are currently working at the cutting-edge of the chosen area of study.

This is a full-time programme for graduates wishing to qualify as professional social workers eligible for registration with the General Social Care Council. The programme runs in partnership with local agencies providing social work services and users and carers, with a strong focus on practice. The programme aims to develop research informed and critical practitioners who are prepared to meet the challenge of social work in the twenty-first century.

Sport marketing is increasingly a core competence required by professionals operating in the sports industry. This programme will help you to develop the skill-set and knowledge base required by sport marketers. As the sport market continues to evolve, you will be challenged to think creatively and critically about the unique nature and environment of sport.

Sport and Exercise Psychology is a relatively new field of applied psychology, which is rapidly evolving. This accredited programme is the first stage of practitioner training for Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologists. The programme focuses on a solid knowledge foundation, key practitioner skills, and research skills that will prepare graduates for a career in sport and exercise science.

The Professional Doctorate is a programme for practitioners to further enhance their theoretical and applied understanding of Sport Coaching, Development, Management or Sport and Exercise Science. It provides the sport practitioner with lifelong learning in an academic environment tailored to professional and personal commitments within the sport domain.

The world of marketing operates within an increasingly dynamic, international arena where competition has intensified and customer needs and wants change by the day. Change occurs in every aspect of the marketing environment; social, economic, political and especially technological with digital developments. Marketing has focused on satisfying customer needs profitably but achieving 'customer delight' seems necessary now for commercial success.

The MSc Strength and Conditioning provides students with an excellent opportunity to acquire a systematic and critical understanding of the knowledge, and practical competencies, required by strength and conditioning professionals.