College Life
At Newcastle College we believe in working hard and playing hard. We want you to get the most out of your study time and free time too. So we have a multi-million pound campus investment on learning resources and social facilities that will enable us to give you an exceptional education experience. Check out our photo gallery and view film clips from real students.
Visit our very own £21 million fame academy
Great for the born entertainers amongst our student population, with regular shows and concerts, our Performance Academy is a facility that everyone is encouraged to enjoy. With an enviable reputation and the first of its kind in the country, it is currently home to over 1,000 students, and boasts:
- 250 seat theatre
- three performance venues
- ten recording studios
- TV studio with pre and post-production facilities
- a radio station
- acting, music and dance studios
- recording and media production facilities
£16 million Lifestyle Academy
Dynamic, world-class, state-of-the-art and all on your doorstep. Whatever your interest in the leisure and lifestyle industry you will be captivated by our new £16 million Lifestyle Academy. This unique facility gives students the opportunity to immerse themselves in their chosen vocation. It is also an invaluable training resource for employers and businesses throughout the region. Whether you are looking to enhance your career prospects, or would simply relish the opportunity to relax, unwind and be spoilt - this new facility is for you. You need to experience the Lifestyle Academy first-hand to appreciate all it has to offer. This is what you can expect:
Step into The Retreat to escape the hustle and bustle of city life
The Retreat is the Lifestyle Academy's commercial spa area. Update your image, be pampered at the nail bar or be revitalised by one of our many professional beauty treatments.
Download a Retreat price list »
Unwind, relax and reflect in our fabulous new spa
Facilities in this haven include a whirlpool bath, sauna, steam-room and drench shower. Laze on heated mosaic loungers that reside under light therapy panels or drift away in the flotation cubicle.
Work out with the very latest equipment
For those seeking something more energetic head to The Zone, the Lifestyle Academy's very own gym and fitness studio. Exercise in a welcoming stress-free atmosphere or take part in a range of group fitness classes. Visit our Sports website for more information
Socialise and entertain while enjoying award-winning cuisine
The Chefs' Academy offers the ultimate in fine-dining. Enjoy spectacular views of the city in an intimate setting. Sit back while our supervised students serve up a mouth-watering feast.
For a more informal setting The Bistro is an 80-seat healthy heating venue and a great lunchtime destination for everyone to enjoy.
See our mouth watering offering at the Chefs' Academy »
£3.3 million Aviation Academy
Based at Newcastle International Airport, this fantastic facility was officially opened in March 2009. Here students will be able to work on jets and turbo-prop aeroplanes, as well as a Boeing 737 passenger jet inside a purpose built 12,000m² aircraft hanger. This is one of the largest training schools in Europe.
Welcome to Space...
Experience our dedicated HE Centre, Space, a bar and social area created especially for higher education students. Space boasts all the facilities synonymous with student life, including: a café/bar atmosphere, large multi-use social area with a dance floor, plasma screens and a DJ gallery. On the ground floor you will find 40 PCs all with internet and email access.
Student support all under one roof
The £8 million redevelopment of Grade II listed Rye Hill House represents a new gateway to the college's facilities housing the main reception, student services, finance and exams, giving you access to confidential support provision from an improved base.
Hit the books in our library and learning resource centres
We have three libraries with over 125,000 books between them and a wide range of newspapers, magazines, photocopiers and CD-ROM equipment. All of our libraries also have internet access so you can surf the net for that vital piece of research without leaving the campus!