Overview
Quick Facts
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Awards & Accreditations
Programmes
Key Ranking
Location Map
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Overview

The life changing University of Sunderland has 20,000 students based in campuses on the North East coast, in London and Hong Kong and at its global partnerships with learning institutions in 15 countries. We are proud of our long-established commitment to widening participation, our world-leading research, public and private sector collaborations and our track-record for providing quality student experiences that result in graduates who are the tomorrow-makers of our societies and economies.

In March 2018, we were successful in our bid to open a new School of Medicine. With a track-record of excellence in medical education spanning almost 100 years, the University is now well-placed to address the chronic shortage of doctors in the North East.

We were also delighted to be ranked 16th (out of 131 universities) in the ‘University of the Year’ category of the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2019, the only national awards voted for by students. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion was reinforced recently when we were ranked as the most inclusive university in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021) and our We Care programme picked up the Widening Access Initiative (Retention and Progression) Award at the 2020 NEON awards.

Quick Facts

Establish In

1901

Total Number Of
Student

19,531

Nationalities Represented

156

Living Cost
(£ GBP per year)

6,000

Tuition Fee
(£ GBP per year)

12,000

Alumni & Faculty Achievement

Notable Alumni

Natthaphon Kanjarnavoranun (Alex) - Vice President in Digital Marketing , SCB bank, Thailand
Vanessa Tevi Kumares - Miss Universe Malaysia 2015
Natasha Kam - Pharmacist at Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary.

Awards & Accreditations

Accreditations

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), the professional body for those who work within the field of biomedical science

MPharm Pharmacy

Sunderland Pharmacy School is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council
Pharmacy has been taught at Sunderland for almost 100 years and we have a strong reputation as a Pharmacy School that produces successful graduates
The MPharm is the only undergraduate qualification in the UK which leads to professional registration as a pharmacist.

BSc (Hons) Psychology

Accredited by The British Psychological Society (BPS)
You will have graduate basis for chartered membership of the BPS if you achieve at least a second class honours degree
Our undergraduate Psychology courses are ranked 1st (of 12 institutions, 31 respondents) for Overall Engagement (UKES, 2020)

BEng (Hons)

All Engineering Degree (BEng) in University of Sunderland are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as partially fulfilling the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Awards

TEF Silver Awards

Programmes

Faculties of Arts and Creative Industries

Art

BA (Hons) Artist Designer Maker: Glass and Ceramics
BA (Hons) Fine Art
BA (Hons) Photography, Video and Digital Imaging
MA Fine Art
MA Glass and Ceramics
MA Photography

Design

BA (Hons) Animation and Games Art
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Promotion
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
BA (Hons) Illustration and Design
MA Design

Journalism and PR

BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism
BA (Hons) Journalism
BA (Hons) Sports Journalism
BA (Hons) Social Media Management
MA Journalism
MA Magazine Journalism
MA Sports Journalism
MA Public Relations

Media

BA (Hons) Film Production
BA (Hons) Film and Media
BA (Hons) Mass Communications (Tou-Up)
BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication
BA (Hons) Media Production
MA Film and Cultural Studies
MA Media and Cultural Studies (Dissertation Stage Only)
MA Media Production (Film and TV)
MA Radio

Performing Arts

BA (Hons) Music (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Performing Arts
BA (Hons) Professional Dance
BA (Hons) Screen Performance

Faculty of Business, Law and Tourism

Business

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Management (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Applied Management
BA (Hons) Applied Investigation
BA (Hons) Banking and Finance (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Business and Economics
BA (Hons) Banking and Finance Management
BA (Hons) Business and HRM
BA (Hons) Business and Management
BA (Hons) Business Marketing (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management
BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Digital Marketing
BA (Hons) International Business
BSc (Hons) Management
BA (Hons) Marketing
MA Integrated Marketing Communications
MA Investigative Management
MA Marketing
MA/MSc Extended Award
MBA Master of Business Administration (Generic)
MBA Master of Business Administration (Cybersecurity)
MBA Master of Business Administration (Enterprise and Innovation)
MBA Master of Business Administration (Finance)
MBA Master of Business Administration (Hospitality Management)
MBA Master of Business Administration (Human Resources Management)
MBA Master of Business Administration (Marketing)
MBA Master of Business Administration (Supply Chain Management)
MBA Master of Business Administration with Placement
MSc Digital Marketing and Analytics
MSc Finance and Management
MSc International Business Management
MSc Human Resources Management (CIPD Accredited)

Law

LLB (Hons) Law
LLM Commercial Law and International Trade
LLM Criminal Law and Procedure
LLM International Human Rights
LLM Law
LLM Legal Practice

Tourism, Hospitality and Events

BA (Hons) Events Management
BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management
BA (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Tourism and Aviation Management
BA (Hons) Tourism Management
BSc (Hons) Tourism Management
MSc Tourism and Aviation
MSc Tourism and Events
MSc Tourism and Hospitality

Faculty of Education and Society

English

BA (Hons) English: Language
BA (Hons) English: Literature
BA (Hons) English: Creative Writing
MA English Studies

History

BA (Hons) History
BA (Hons) Politics and History
MA Historical Research

Social Sciences

BA (Hons) Childhood and Society Studies (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Childhood Studies
BA (Hons) Community and Youth Work Studies
BSc (Hons) Criminology
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care
BSc (Hons) Socialogy
BA (Hons) Social Work
MSc Inequality and Society
MSc Practice Development
MA Social Work

Teacher Training and Education

BA (Hons) Education Studies
BSc (Hons) Mathematics Education (11-16 Years) with QTS
BSc (Hons) Physics and Mathematics Education (11-16 Years) with QTS
BSc (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
MA Education
MA International Education
MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
PGCE Computer Science Secondary Education
PGCE English Secondary Education
PGCE Geography Secondary Education
PGCE History Secondary Education
PGCE Mathematics Secondary Education
PGCE Post Compulsory Education and Training (PCET)
PGCE Primary Education
PGCE Religious Education Secondary
PGCE Science with Biology Secondary Education
PGCE Science with Chemistry Secondary Education
PGCE Science with Physics Secondary Education

Faculty of Health, Science and Wellbeing

Health and Clinical Sciences

BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science
BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences: Physiological Sciences/Life Sciences-Audiology or Cardiac Physiology
BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences: Blood Science/Cellular Science/Genetic Science/Infection Science
BSc (Hons) Physiological Sciences

Nursing

BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Practice
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Top-Up)
MSc Nursing

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Sciences

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
BSc (Hons) Biopharmaceutical Science
BSc (Hons) Cosmetic Science
BSc (Hons) Medical Chemistry
MPharm Pharmacy

Psychology

BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Skills
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling
MSc Psychology
MSc Psychological Research Methods

Sport and Exercise Sciences

BSc (Hons) Nutrition, Exercise and Health
BA (Hons) Physical Education and Youth Sports
BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Sciences
BA (Hons) Sports Coaching
MSc Sport and Exercise Sciences

Faculty of Technology

Computing

BSc (Hons) Applied Business Computing (Top-Up)
BSc (Hons) Business Technology
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering (Top-Up)
BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
BSc (Hons) Game Development
BSc (Hons) Network Systems (Top-Up)
BSc (Hons) Networks and Cybersecurity
BSc (Hons) Web and Mobile Development
MSc Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
MSc Business Technology Management
MSc Computing
MSc Computer Networks and Cybersecurity
MSc Cybersecurity
MSc Data Science

Engineering

BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering
MEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Top-Up)
MEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering
BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering
BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering (Top-Up)
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
MSc Advanced Maintenance Engineering
MSc Electronic Engineering
MSc Engineering Management
MSc Manufacturing Engineering
MSc Mechanical Engineering
MSc Project Management

Key Rankings

#2 in the UK for Education (Guardian University Guide 2020)
#9 in the UK for Hospitality, event management & tourism (Guardian University Guide 2020)
#10 in the UK for Media and Film studies (The Guardian University league tables 2021).
#12 in the UK for Biosciences (The Guardian University league tables 2021).
#25 in the UK for Health Professions (The Guardian University league tables 2021)
Ranked #1 in Hospitality, Events, Aviation and Tourism department in terms of teaching quality and student experience (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021)
Ranked #1 in the UK in terms of satisfaction with course, satisfaction with teaching and satisfaction with feedback (Guardian University Guide 2021)

Location Map

Sunderland is a coastal city with a mixture of Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian architecture and is a short walk from miles of beautiful sandy beaches. As one of the largest cities in the north east, it has a modern city centre home to many large bars and nightclubs and is a regular stop for touring bands.