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The University of Sunderland is a life-changing institution with underpinning ambitions to be student-focused, professions-facing and society-shaping. It welcomes all with talent into higher education and supports students to reach their full potential.
The University has around c28,800 students based at campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global learning partnerships in 17 countries and online learning. The University is proud of its positive contribution to economic and social change. Its graduates leave equipped with the knowledge, skills, confidence and connections to make a positive difference in the wider world.
About University of Sunderland
The University of Sunderland is a life-changing institution with underpinning ambitions to be student-focused, professions-facing and society-shaping. It welcomes all with talent into higher education and supports students to reach their full potential.
The University has around c28,800 students based at campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global learning partnerships in 17 countries and online learning. The University is proud of its positive contribution to economic and social change. Its graduates leave equipped with the knowledge, skills, confidence and connections to make a positive difference in the wider world.
Latest developments at the University of Sunderland include:
The MediaCentre’s cinema at St Peter’s Campus in Sunderland has undergone a £1.3million transformation to create a state-of-the-art facility which officially opened to students and the public, offering screenings of independent films.
A new £11.4million campus for the University of Sunderland in London has been opened close to Canary Wharf following more than 10-years of success for the University’s campus in the capital.
Work has been completed on the John Dawson Drug Discovery and Development Research Institute at City Campus in Sunderland. The Institute was created following a £5million donation from former student John Dawson and his wife, Sam.
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Student life
“Studying at the University of Sunderland has been a rich experience.
“I've been able to work with Veterans on an internship, host a radio show on the award-winning Spark Radio, represent students like me as a course and voice rep, get elected for office in the Student Union and organize, as well as attend, Student Union activities.
“Best of all has been the friends I've made and discovering the beauty of the North East and its people.”
Adewunmi Adeoye, Media Communication and Culture student at the University of Sunderland.
Tuition fees
The University offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. The support includes:
· University of Sunderland bursaries: These are three-year bursaries ranging from £500 to £3,000. Priority is given to students from groups currently under-represented in higher education. These include Gypsies, Travellers, Roma, Showmen and Boaters; asylum seekers and refugees; carers; students from lower income households; and mature students.
· We Care bursaries: We offer £2,500 per year of continuous study for students who are care-experienced or estranged from both parents/carers.
· School of Medicine bursaries: We offer a range of bursaries including free accommodation and cash bursaries for students with a low household income or from areas with low participation in higher education.
c) Please detail scholarships that are based on academic (or other) criteria.
Through the University’s scholarships, we reward the academic achievements of our students. The support includes:
· University of Sunderland Scholarships: Up to 130 scholarship awards available, each valued at £3,000. Our scholarships reward students with the highest increase in their academic achievement between their GCSE grades and their level three qualification resultts.
· University of Sunderland Esports Scholarships: These scholarships provide a generous support package worth £2,000 for students with a passion for esports. We aim to support students to fulfil their potential while studying an eligible full-time course.
· Philanthropic Scholarships: These scholarships are made available through the philanthropy of our alumni, staff, and friends of the University. They are available at a variety of levels and support students to achieve their goals in areas of excellence, experience, and employability.
· Elite Sports Scholarships: The University supports elite student athletes who are performing at an advanced level. The scholarships enable students to fulfil their athletic potential whilst studying at our institution, by providing financial support and opportunities for personal development.
Scholarships
Scholarships for under-represented group
Scholarships awarded to under-represented groups as defined through national law
Key Points
Provide scholarships dedicated to international students only
Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.
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The University’s Centre for Graduate Prospects assists students to build employability skills. Tailored work-integrated learning and student innovation opportunities are integrated into academic programmes to build student self-efficacy.
The CfGP's primary mission is to support students and graduates, helping them transform their potential into exceptional career opportunities and entrepreneurial ventures. By collaborating closely with employers, staff and the broader community, we ensure our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in today's competitive landscape.
With its clear focus on applied and vocational activities, the University’s courses are designed to prepare students for a good career in their chosen profession. Well over 60% of undergraduate students are on courses that require a professional placement across areas such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work, and teaching.
A range of Work Integrated Learning activities are embedded into the fabric of courses, including placements and internships, live projects and student knowledge exchange opportunities with businesses and other organisations, whilst the generous support of Santander Universities provides 15 funded internships per year for students to further develop their skills with local company.
Strategic alliances with the local International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) and key employers including Nissan, provide a range of opportunities for students to experience work in the local advanced manufacturing and automotive industries ahead of graduation.
Engagement with civic partners, such as Sunderland Business Improvement District (Sunderland BID), provides unique opportunities to work with local industry associations on shared challenges and projects, which enhance awareness of graduate career opportunities in the retail sector.
A unique collaboration with the North East Hotels Association (NEHA), provides business and hospitality students with industry-focused, professional insights and valuable contacts for future employment.
Our partnership with Creo Comms, an alumna-owned local communications agency, provides degree relevant project work for students across the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries via Sunderland Creatives Agency. To date, our students have completed over 800 hours across 83 client projects thanks to this partnership.
Sunderland Business School prides itself on its engagement with the local small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) community. With every module aligned to a real business, students benefit from exposure to industries from accounting to hospitality, both in and out of the classroom. Through global partnerships with organisations such as US firm White Lodging, students gain highly desirable experience of living and working in a different country through an international placement year.
From 2024/25, every undergraduate student can apply for a placement year with industry.
Rankings & Ratings
University of Sunderland is one of the top universities in Sunderland, United Kingdom. It is ranked #101-150 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2023.
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University of Sunderland
City Campus, Sunderland United Kingdom
# 101-150QS WUR Ranking By Subject
256Undergrad & Postgrad Programmes
64 % International students
About University of Sunderland
The University of Sunderland is a life-changing institution with underpinning ambitions to be student-focused, professions-facing and society-shaping. It welcomes all with talent into higher education and supports students to reach their full potential.
The University has around c28,800 students based at campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global learning partnerships in 17 countries and online learning. The University is proud of its positive contribution to economic and social change. Its graduates leave equipped with the knowledge, skills, confidence and connections to make a positive difference in the wider world.
About University of Sunderland
The University of Sunderland is a life-changing institution with underpinning ambitions to be student-focused, professions-facing and society-shaping. It welcomes all with talent into higher education and supports students to reach their full potential.
The University has around c28,800 students based at campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global learning partnerships in 17 countries and online learning. The University is proud of its positive contribution to economic and social change. Its graduates leave equipped with the knowledge, skills, confidence and connections to make a positive difference in the wider world.
Available programmes
Arts and Humanities (5)
BA (Hons) Advertising and Design via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Advertising and Design via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Animation and Games Art
BA (Hons) Animation and Games Art
BA (Hons) Animation and Games Art via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Animation and Games Art via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Animation and Games Art with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Animation and Games Art with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) English: Creative and Professional Writing
BA (Hons) English: Creative and Professional Writing
BA (Hons) English: Creative and Professional Writing with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) English: Creative and Professional Writing with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Promotion
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Promotion
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Promotion with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Promotion with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Fashion Product and Promotion via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Fashion Product and Promotion via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Fine Art
BA (Hons) Fine Art
BA (Hons) Fine Art with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Fine Art with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Top-Up) via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Top-Up) via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Illustration and Design
BA (Hons) Illustration and Design
BA (Hons) Illustration and Design with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Illustration and Design with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Modern Music Industries
BA (Hons) Modern Music Industries
BA (Hons) Music (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Music (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Performing Arts
BA (Hons) Performing Arts
BA (Hons) Performing Arts with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Performing Arts with Integrated Foundation Year
Business and Management (5)
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Professional Exemptions)
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Professional Exemptions)
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Professional Exemptions) via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Professional Exemptions) via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management (Top-Up) via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management (Top-Up) via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Banking and Finance (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Banking and Finance (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Banking and Finance (Top-Up) via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Banking and Finance (Top-Up) via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship (Top-up)
BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship (Top-up)
BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management
BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management
BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management
BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management
BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Business and Management
BA (Hons) Business and Management
BA (Hons) Business and Management via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Business and Management via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Business and Management with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Business and Management with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management
BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management
BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management with Integrated Foundation Year
MSc Management
MSc Management
Engineering and Technology (5)
BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering (Top-Up)
BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering (Top-Up)
BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering via Study Centres
BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering via Study Centres
BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Top-Up) via Study Centres
BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Top-Up) via Study Centres
BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Top-up)
BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Top-up)
BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year
BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year
BEng (Hons) Engineering Technologies (Top Up)
BEng (Hons) Engineering Technologies (Top Up)
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up)
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up)
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering via Study Centres
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering via Study Centres
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year
BEng (Hons) Sustainable Design Engineering
BEng (Hons) Sustainable Design Engineering
BEng (Hons) Sustainable Design Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year
BEng (Hons) Sustainable Design Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Applied Business Computing (Top-up) via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) Applied Business Computing (Top-up) via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) Business Intelligence Data Analytics (Top-Up) via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) Business Intelligence Data Analytics (Top-Up) via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Computer Science via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) Computer Science via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering (Top Up)
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering (Top Up)
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering (Top-Up) via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering (Top-Up) via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering via Study Centre
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering via Study Centre
BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Game Development
BSc (Hons) Game Development
BSc (Hons) Game Development with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Game Development with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Information and Communication Technology (Top-Up) via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) Information and Communication Technology (Top-Up) via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) Mobile and Web Technologies (Top-Up) via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) Mobile and Web Technologies (Top-Up) via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) Network Systems Engineering (Top-up)
BSc (Hons) Network Systems Engineering (Top-up)
BSc (Hons) Network Systems Engineering (Top-up) via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) Network Systems Engineering (Top-up) via Study Centres
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
BA (Hons) Childhood Studies with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Childhood Studies with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Childhood and Society Studies (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Childhood and Society Studies (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Counselling (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Counselling (Top-Up)
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Practice
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Practice
BSc (Hons) Audiology
BSc (Hons) Audiology
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Cardiac Physiology
BSc (Hons) Cardiac Physiology
BSc (Hons) Children's and Young People's Nursing Practice
BSc (Hons) Children's and Young People's Nursing Practice
BSc (Hons) Clinical Psychology
BSc (Hons) Clinical Psychology
BSc (Hons) Clinical Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Clinical Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Cosmetic Science
BSc (Hons) Cosmetic Science
BSc (Hons) Cosmetic Science with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Cosmetic Science with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology
BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology
BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing Practice
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing Practice
BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice
BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Top-up)
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Top-up)
BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Top up)
BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Top up)
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Accelerated
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Accelerated
BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care
BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Sciences with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Sciences with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
BSc (Hons) Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year
Social Sciences and Management (5)
BA (Hons) Applied Investigation
BA (Hons) Applied Investigation
BA (Hons) Business and Events Management
BA (Hons) Business and Events Management
BA (Hons) Childhood Studies
BA (Hons) Childhood Studies
BA (Hons) Community and Youth Work
BA (Hons) Community and Youth Work
BA (Hons) Community and Youth Work with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Community and Youth Work with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Education Studies
BA (Hons) Education Studies
BA (Hons) Education Studies with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Education Studies with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism
BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism
BA (Hons) Film Production
BA (Hons) Film Production
BA (Hons) Film Production via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Film Production via Study Centres
BA (Hons) Film Production with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Film Production with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Film and Media
BA (Hons) Film and Media
BA (Hons) Film and Media with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Film and Media with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Journalism
BA (Hons) Journalism
BA (Hons) Journalism with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Journalism with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Mass Communications (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Mass Communications (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Media Production
BA (Hons) Media Production
BA (Hons) Media Production with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Media Production with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication
BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication
BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication via Study Centre
BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication via Study Centre
BA (Hons) Photography, Video and Digital Imaging
BA (Hons) Photography, Video and Digital Imaging
BA (Hons) Photography, Video and Digital Imaging with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Photography, Video and Digital Imaging with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
BA (Hons) Primary and SEND Education with QTS
BA (Hons) Primary and SEND Education with QTS
BA (Hons) Screen Performance
BA (Hons) Screen Performance
BA (Hons) Screen Performance with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Screen Performance with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Social Media Management
BA (Hons) Social Media Management
BA (Hons) Social Media Management with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Social Media Management with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Social Work
BA (Hons) Social Work
BA (Hons) Sports Journalism
BA (Hons) Sports Journalism
BA (Hons) Sports Journalism with Integrated Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Sports Journalism with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Criminology
BSc (Hons) Criminology
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Esports Events Management
BSc (Hons) Esports Events Management
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care
BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management
BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management
BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Top-Up)
BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Top-Up)
BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Mathematics Education with QTS
BSc (Hons) Mathematics Education with QTS
BSc (Hons) Physical Education with QTS
BSc (Hons) Physical Education with QTS
BSc (Hons) Policing Studies (Top-Up)
BSc (Hons) Policing Studies (Top-Up)
BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
BSc (Hons) Professional Policing (accelerated)
BSc (Hons) Professional Policing (accelerated)
BSc (Hons) Professional Policing with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Professional Policing with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences
BSc (Hons) Sport and Rehabilitation Therapy
BSc (Hons) Sport and Rehabilitation Therapy
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Physical Education
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Physical Education
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Physical Education via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Physical Education via Study Centres
BSc (Hons) Tourism and Aviation Management
BSc (Hons) Tourism and Aviation Management
BSc (Hons) Tourism and Aviation Management with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Tourism and Aviation Management with Integrated Foundation Year
LLB (Hons) Law
LLB (Hons) Law
LLB (Hons) Law via Study Centres
LLB (Hons) Law via Study Centres
LLB (Hons) Law with Integrated Foundation Year
LLB (Hons) Law with Integrated Foundation Year
Arts and Humanities (6)
MA Design
MA Design
MA Design via Study Centres
MA Design via Study Centres
MA Modern Music Industries
MA Modern Music Industries
MA Visual Practice
MA Visual Practice
MDes Design (Online)
MDes Design (Online)
MDes Design with Fashion Design (Online)
MDes Design with Fashion Design (Online)
MDes Design with Graphic Design (Online)
MDes Design with Graphic Design (Online)
Master of Philosophy
Master of Philosophy
Business and Management (6)
MA Marketing
MA Marketing
MA Marketing (Professional Practice)
MA Marketing (Professional Practice)
MBA with Hospitality Management
MBA with Hospitality Management
MSc Digital Marketing and Analytics
MSc Digital Marketing and Analytics
MSc Finance and Management
MSc Finance and Management
MSc International Business Management
MSc International Business Management
MSc International Business Management via Study Centres
MSc International Business Management via Study Centres
MSc Management with Finance
MSc Management with Finance
MSc Management with Human Resources
MSc Management with Human Resources
MSc Management with Marketing
MSc Management with Marketing
Engineering and Technology (6)
MSc Advanced Engineering Design
MSc Advanced Engineering Design
MSc Applied Computing
MSc Applied Computing
MSc Applied Cybersecurity
MSc Applied Cybersecurity
MSc Applied Data Science
MSc Applied Data Science
MSc Computing
MSc Computing
MSc Cybersecurity
MSc Cybersecurity
MSc Data Science
MSc Data Science
MSc Engineering Management
MSc Engineering Management
MSc Project Management
MSc Project Management
MSc Sustainable Design and Manufacture
MSc Sustainable Design and Manufacture
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
MA Advancing Counselling Practice
MA Advancing Counselling Practice
MA Childhood and Youth Studies
MA Childhood and Youth Studies
MBChB Medicine
MBChB Medicine
MNurse (Adult)
MNurse (Adult)
MPHarm Pharmacy
MPHarm Pharmacy
MSc Clinical Pharmacy
MSc Clinical Pharmacy
MSc Drug Discovery and Development
MSc Drug Discovery and Development
MSc Nursing
MSc Nursing
MSc Nursing Studies (Online)
MSc Nursing Studies (Online)
MSc Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Formulations
MSc Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Formulations
MSc Psychology
MSc Psychology
MSc Psychology (Conversion)
MSc Psychology (Conversion)
MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
MSc/PgDip Pharmaceutical Sciences for the Overseas Pharmacist Assessment Programme
MSc/PgDip Pharmaceutical Sciences for the Overseas Pharmacist Assessment Programme
MSci Biochemistry
MSci Biochemistry
MSci Pharmaceutical Science
MSci Pharmaceutical Science
Master of Medical Education
Master of Medical Education
PGCE Health Professions
PGCE Health Professions
Natural Sciences (6)
MSc Cosmetic Science
MSc Cosmetic Science
Social Sciences and Management (6)
LLM Advanced Legal Practice (SQE 1 and SQE 2)
LLM Advanced Legal Practice (SQE 1 and SQE 2)
LLM Commercial Law and International Trade
LLM Commercial Law and International Trade
LLM Criminal Law and Procedure
LLM Criminal Law and Procedure
LLM International Human Rights
LLM International Human Rights
LLM International Human Rights via Study Centres
LLM International Human Rights via Study Centres
LLM Law
LLM Law
LLM Terrorism and Cyber Warfare
LLM Terrorism and Cyber Warfare
MA Education
MA Education
MA Education via Study Centres
MA Education via Study Centres
MA International Education (DL)
MA International Education (DL)
MA Investigative Management
MA Investigative Management
MA Journalism
MA Journalism
MA Media Production (Film and Television)
MA Media Production (Film and Television)
MA Public Relations
MA Public Relations
MA Radio, Audio and Podcasting
MA Radio, Audio and Podcasting
MA Social Work
MA Social Work
MA Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion
MA Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion
MSc Human Resource Management (CIPD Accredited)
MSc Human Resource Management (CIPD Accredited)
MSc Inequality and Society
MSc Inequality and Society
MSc Leadership in Criminal Justice and Policing
MSc Leadership in Criminal Justice and Policing
MSc Public Health
MSc Public Health
MSc Sport and Exercise Sciences
MSc Sport and Exercise Sciences
MSc Sustainable Tourism
MSc Sustainable Tourism
MSc Tourism and Aviation
MSc Tourism and Aviation
MSc Tourism and Hospitality
MSc Tourism and Hospitality
Master of Education (Health Professions)
Master of Education (Health Professions)
Master of Education (Higher Education)
Master of Education (Higher Education)
PGCE Early Years Teaching
PGCE Early Years Teaching
PGCE Education
PGCE Education
PGCE Further Education and Skills (FES)
PGCE Further Education and Skills (FES)
PGCE Higher Education
PGCE Higher Education
PGCE Primary Education with QTS
PGCE Primary Education with QTS
PGCE Secondary Education in Computer Science with QTS
PGCE Secondary Education in Computer Science with QTS
PGCE Secondary Education in English with QTS
PGCE Secondary Education in English with QTS
PGCE Secondary Education in History with QTS
PGCE Secondary Education in History with QTS
PGCE Secondary Education in Mathematics with QTS
PGCE Secondary Education in Mathematics with QTS
PGCE Secondary Education in Science with Biology with QTS
PGCE Secondary Education in Science with Biology with QTS
PGCE iQTS
PGCE iQTS
Full-Time MBA (2)
MBA (Professional Practice)
MBA (Professional Practice)
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (Finance)
Master of Business Administration (Finance)
Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-Up
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-Up
Master of Business Administration (Marketing)
Master of Business Administration (Marketing)
Master of Business Administration (Sports Management)
Master of Business Administration (Sports Management)
Master of Business Administration (Supply Chain Management)
Master of Business Administration (Supply Chain Management)
Master of Business Administration (Sustainability)
Master of Business Administration (Sustainability)
Master of Business Administration MBA / PgCert
Master of Business Administration MBA / PgCert
Master of Business Administration via Study Centres
Master of Business Administration via Study Centres
Online/Distance MBA (2)
International MBA
International MBA
MBA with Healthcare Management
MBA with Healthcare Management
MBA with Project Management
MBA with Project Management
MBA with Supply Chain Management
MBA with Supply Chain Management
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Latest developments at the University of Sunderland include:
The MediaCentre’s cinema at St Peter’s Campus in Sunderland has undergone a £1.3million transformation to create a state-of-the-art facility which officially opened to students and the public, offering screenings of independent films.
A new £11.4million campus for the University of Sunderland in London has been opened close to Canary Wharf following more than 10-years of success for the University’s campus in the capital.
Work has been completed on the John Dawson Drug Discovery and Development Research Institute at City Campus in Sunderland. The Institute was created following a £5million donation from former student John Dawson and his wife, Sam.
Student life
“Studying at the University of Sunderland has been a rich experience.
“I've been able to work with Veterans on an internship, host a radio show on the award-winning Spark Radio, represent students like me as a course and voice rep, get elected for office in the Student Union and organize, as well as attend, Student Union activities.
“Best of all has been the friends I've made and discovering the beauty of the North East and its people.”
Adewunmi Adeoye, Media Communication and Culture student at the University of Sunderland.
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The University offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. The support includes:
· University of Sunderland bursaries: These are three-year bursaries ranging from £500 to £3,000. Priority is given to students from groups currently under-represented in higher education. These include Gypsies, Travellers, Roma, Showmen and Boaters; asylum seekers and refugees; carers; students from lower income households; and mature students.
· We Care bursaries: We offer £2,500 per year of continuous study for students who are care-experienced or estranged from both parents/carers.
· School of Medicine bursaries: We offer a range of bursaries including free accommodation and cash bursaries for students with a low household income or from areas with low participation in higher education.
c) Please detail scholarships that are based on academic (or other) criteria.
Through the University’s scholarships, we reward the academic achievements of our students. The support includes:
· University of Sunderland Scholarships: Up to 130 scholarship awards available, each valued at £3,000. Our scholarships reward students with the highest increase in their academic achievement between their GCSE grades and their level three qualification resultts.
· University of Sunderland Esports Scholarships: These scholarships provide a generous support package worth £2,000 for students with a passion for esports. We aim to support students to fulfil their potential while studying an eligible full-time course.
· Philanthropic Scholarships: These scholarships are made available through the philanthropy of our alumni, staff, and friends of the University. They are available at a variety of levels and support students to achieve their goals in areas of excellence, experience, and employability.
· Elite Sports Scholarships: The University supports elite student athletes who are performing at an advanced level. The scholarships enable students to fulfil their athletic potential whilst studying at our institution, by providing financial support and opportunities for personal development.
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The University’s Centre for Graduate Prospects assists students to build employability skills. Tailored work-integrated learning and student innovation opportunities are integrated into academic programmes to build student self-efficacy.
The CfGP's primary mission is to support students and graduates, helping them transform their potential into exceptional career opportunities and entrepreneurial ventures. By collaborating closely with employers, staff and the broader community, we ensure our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in today's competitive landscape.
With its clear focus on applied and vocational activities, the University’s courses are designed to prepare students for a good career in their chosen profession. Well over 60% of undergraduate students are on courses that require a professional placement across areas such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work, and teaching.
A range of Work Integrated Learning activities are embedded into the fabric of courses, including placements and internships, live projects and student knowledge exchange opportunities with businesses and other organisations, whilst the generous support of Santander Universities provides 15 funded internships per year for students to further develop their skills with local company.
Strategic alliances with the local International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) and key employers including Nissan, provide a range of opportunities for students to experience work in the local advanced manufacturing and automotive industries ahead of graduation.
Engagement with civic partners, such as Sunderland Business Improvement District (Sunderland BID), provides unique opportunities to work with local industry associations on shared challenges and projects, which enhance awareness of graduate career opportunities in the retail sector.
A unique collaboration with the North East Hotels Association (NEHA), provides business and hospitality students with industry-focused, professional insights and valuable contacts for future employment.
Our partnership with Creo Comms, an alumna-owned local communications agency, provides degree relevant project work for students across the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries via Sunderland Creatives Agency. To date, our students have completed over 800 hours across 83 client projects thanks to this partnership.
Sunderland Business School prides itself on its engagement with the local small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) community. With every module aligned to a real business, students benefit from exposure to industries from accounting to hospitality, both in and out of the classroom. Through global partnerships with organisations such as US firm White Lodging, students gain highly desirable experience of living and working in a different country through an international placement year.
From 2024/25, every undergraduate student can apply for a placement year with industry.
Rankings & Ratings
University of Sunderland is one of the top universities in Sunderland, United Kingdom. It is ranked #101-150 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2023.
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