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04.09.19 THE DAY YOUR MOMENT ARRIVED HI BASANT, Here’s the prospectus you ordered with all the information about your chosen courses.
As well as all that, we wanted to tell you about our first-class facilities, accommodation options and support networks, plus all the amazing things going on in our city by the sea.
Sunderland is a life changing place, bursting with opportunity. So wherever you’re coming from and wherever you want to go, this could be the moment it all falls into place.
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27645_UOS_UG_Prospectus_MASTER_PERSO_ONLINE_AW.indd 1 11/02/2019 14:35 HERE ARE YOUR COURSES YOU TOLD US YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR COURSES. SO WE’VE PUT TOGETHER THIS PROSPECTUS TO TELL YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.
FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN ART AND DESIGN
BA (HONS) INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
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ART AND DESIGN
Develop your core skills and critical thinking. CID Code: CID10 (Apply Direct) Gain experience of the possible routes within art and design. Use the skills and confidence Duration: 1 Year you acquire to progress onto an honours degree of your choice. Classification: Foundation Diploma You will develop new ways of working through Location: National Glass Centre, Sir Tom Cowie Campus a range of experimental projects within Fine Art, Fashion, Visual Communication, Lens- UCAS Points: 32 Based Media, and Glass and Ceramics. This course gives you the opportunity to experience the full range of creative art and design subject areas, as well as gaining the research and study skills needed to progress further.
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foundation_art_and_design ICON.indd 1 07/03/2019 10:46 The Foundation Diploma in Art and Design PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS is an exciting one-year course that prepares We are interested in your creative potential. Please you for degree level study in the creative arts. prepare a portfolio of work you have created so It is free for school-leavers aged 18 at the far. Note, we are not looking for perfection as we start of the course. Our four-year Integrated appreciate you may still be developing the range Foundation Year courses in art and design of your work. Your portfolio should be simply subjects may suit a wider range of applicants, organised and include: including those 19 or over. • A variety of work – we want to see a range of WHY US? approaches • Successful completion of the course leads • Research: examples of various forms of to an automatic place on an honours degree investigation at Sunderland • Photographs of 3D, and large 2D work • We are acknowledged as providing • A USB stick or online link with any digital and innovative teaching and learning, creating screen-based work opportunities, in university level facilities, for students to work on live projects, • Accompanied by any supporting work, sketch alongside, and with, creative practitioners books and developmental pieces • Our Foundation Diploma is ranked by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas • We have a broad intake of students all offering different perspectives and approaches to art and design
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foundation_art_and_design ICON.indd 2 07/03/2019 10:46 COURSE STRUCTURE MODULES INCLUDE Teaching methods include practical studio- based work supported by lectures, seminars, STAGE 1 workshops and tutorials. Experienced tutors Exploratory Stage (Rotations) will give regular feedback and support as You will explore different ways of working and your work progresses. an exciting range of pathways including: You will progress through this year developing skills that will assist you as you enter your Fine Art chosen subject specialism. The Final Major Project is assessed to give your final grade, Animation encouraging experimentation at all of the Visual Communication earlier stages of the course. Glass and Ceramics FACILITIES This course is based at the National Glass 3D Design Centre, a nationally recognised glass production and exhibition centre with world- Fashion and Textiles class production facilities and a programme of Lens-based Media international exhibitions and creative projects. You will also have access to Art and Design facilities across the institution including: STAGE 2 • Workshops for wood, metal and printmaking Pathway Stage
• Large studio spaces and project spaces You will choose an area you would like to pursue • Digital studios with video, sound editing and at degree level in response to the pathways you screening facilities have experienced. At the same time you will • Several suites of Apple Macs develop a portfolio and a series of experimental outcomes to help present your work and • Large format digital printing research in a professional manner. • Arts and Design Library • Digital sewing and embroidery facilities STAGE 3 • Photography studios, cameras and Confirmatory Stage darkrooms • Risograph printing Based on your experiences so far, and working with your tutors, you will develop a self directed • Glass and ceramic kilns project within your chosen pathway. • Hot glass workshop and two cold working studios for glass • Students also have access to facilities within FabLab on campus, which includes “THE COURSE ALLOWS laser cutters, routers, milling machines, YOU COMPLETE vinyl cutters and 3D printers FREEDOM TO EXPLORE THE DISCIPLINE FULLY, CULTIVATING ORIGINALITY” ADAM MCDADE
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foundation_art_and_design ICON.indd 3 07/03/2019 10:46 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • 32 UCAS points • Usually a requirement for three passes at GCSE grade C/4 or above (inc. Mathematics and English Language) • Portfolio, interview PROGRESSION The large majority of our students progress from our foundation year to an honours degree. If you wish to continue to study at the University of Sunderland, you can choose from our range of courses in: Fine Art, Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation, Glass FURTHER INFORMATION and Ceramics, Photography, Film and Media For further information including start Production. dates, key in the CID code into the search box at: www.sunderland.ac.uk Or contact the Student Helpline Email: [email protected] Tel: 0191 515 3000
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The world of business is constantly evolving. UCAS Code: See overleaf Business leaders of the future will have to demonstrate awareness of international Duration: 3/4 Years Full-Time markets, innovation, and adaptability for Classification: BA (Hons) an ever-changing environment. Real world business is at the heart of our degrees and Location: Sir Tom Cowie Campus the University of Sunderland will equip you to be a multi-skilled graduate, ready to begin UCAS Points: 112 a rewarding and challenging business career anywhere in the world.
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business_management_and_finance ICON.indd 2 20/08/2019 14:14 “THE LECTURERS GIVE CONSTANT ENCOURAGEMENT, SUPPORT AND INSPIRATION. GOING ON A PLACEMENT ENHANCED MY KNOWLEDGE AND GAVE ME A GREAT START FOR MY FUTURE. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND STUDYING HERE.” JENNA SPENCER BA (HONS) BUSINESS AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The University of Sunderland offers the following full-time, 3/4 year business, management and finance courses: BA (Hons) Business and Management • BA (Hons) Business and Management BA (Hons) Business and Management is (NN2C) our most popular undergraduate business • BA (Hons) Business and Marketing degree, and will give you a broad foundation in Management (NN1N) management, marketing, finance, operations • BA (Hons) Business and Human and marketing in a digital world. When you Resource Management (NN1P) graduate from this course you’ll gain excellent • BA (Hons) Business and Financial skills and knowledge in all areas of business Management (NN1H) and management. • BA (Hons) Business and Economics The course has a range of employability (NNE7) modules across all years which help you identify your strengths and aspirations, and • BA (Hons) Marketing (NN2A) plan for personal development. • BA (Hons) International Business (N120) BA (Hons) Business and Marketing • BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Management (with Professional Exemptions) (NN41) This course focuses on the skills and knowledge related to marketing, including Many of our courses have gained marketing management, planning and recognition from relevant professional strategy, marketing communications, bodies. For example, our Business and consumer behaviour and internet marketing. Human Resource Management programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of The course is accredited by the Chartered Personnel Development. Such recognition Institute of Marketing (CIM) and gives you provides evidence of the quality of our exemption from its first two levels of study and courses; it can also secure exemptions certain modules at the Professional Diploma from some professional exams to accelerate level. your move towards chartered status. Click on the icon to view the web version of the course you are interested in.
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business_management_and_finance ICON.indd 3 20/08/2019 14:14 BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource BA (Hons) International Business Management The landscape of world business is evolving This course equips you with the skills and at a rapid rate and organisations are having to knowledge needed for the Human Resources deal increasingly with international customers function in modern organisations. and suppliers. This course helps you prepare You’ll cover a range of employability modules for a career in world business and experience across all years which will help you to develop international business first-hand. You’ll your skills within the key attributes required to graduate ready to deal with the exciting and work within Human Resources. turbulent nature of international trade.
BA (Hons) Business and Financial BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Management This Accounting and Finance course has long been a popular choice because of its excellent Financial management is an essential part career prospects. This course is so closely of any successful business. This course tied into real-world professional requirements will teach you the framework of managing that, when you’ve successfully completed it, business finances. It can also be the first step you’ll be exempt from nine exam papers for an to qualification as an accountant. accountancy qualification from the Association The course focuses on specialist modules of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). including financial accounting, management accounting, business finance, financial management, strategic management WHY US? accounting and international financial reporting. • Top in the UK for expenditure per business student (Guardian University Guide 2018) BA (Hons) Business and Economics • Top six in the UK for satisfaction with This course focuses on the role of business assessment (Guardian University Guide and how marketing, HR and finance are 2018) structured and managed in a global society. • Recognised by key professional You’ll learn how corporate social responsibility bodies including ACCA, CIPD and CIM can lead to financial sustainability and gain • Guest speaker programme – a solid business education with a focus on Regular guest speaker visits from economics and skills in evidence-based key industry figures decision making for financial solutions. • Company visits programme – Opportunities to visit local employers BA (Hons) Marketing BA (Hons) Marketing enables you to focus on current contemporary trends in this exciting COURSE STRUCTURE field. This new course contains a suite of Whatever course you study, our approach modules designed to prepare you for a career to teaching and learning is student-centred, in marketing with work based opportunities and there is a rich and active partnership such as a marketing consultancy project, between students and tutor. Built into your based in a Marketing clinic setting where course are regular opportunities to check with you are able to gain knowledge and work your tutor and prepare you for the next stage experience by working on live briefs from of your studies. external clients. In addition to this, you will As part of your course we also offer you many have opportunities to attend company visits, opportunities to work closely with businesses guest speaker programmes and marketing like Caterpillar, Microsoft and Nissan to ensure events. that your learning is informed by the most current developments in business.
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business_management_and_finance ICON.indd 4 20/08/2019 14:14 Finance Business Business / Economics Practitioner / Global Global / Practitioner Microeconomics for Macroeconomics for Entrepreneurship and / Money, Banking and/ Money, International Economics Economics International Developing the Reflexive / Applied Econometrics / Innovation Management / Management Innovation Innovation / Economics of of Economics / Innovation BA (Hons) Business and Firm and Modern Industry Finance Business / Business / Business Corporate Finance / Finance / Corporate Money, Banking andMoney, Financial Reporting / Practitioner / Strategic Strategic / Practitioner Strategic Management Financial Reporting for Governance and Ethics and Governance Developing the Reflexive Financial Management Accounting / International International / Accounting BA (Hons) Business and Fundamentals of Business Management Accounting for Management HRM Development Management Contemporary Employment Cycle / BA (Hons) Business Developments HR / in HR Project / Exploring Equality and Diversity / and Human Resource Relations / International International / Relations Designing Learning and Developing the Reflexive Contemporary Employee Contemporary Employee Leading Change / Applied Practitioner / Managing and and Managing / Practitioner Year 3 Industrial Placement (Optional)* Year Metrics / Communications Digital Marketing / Marketing Digital Research Practice in Critical and Emerging Integrated / Marketing Practitioner / Strategic Strategic / Practitioner Themes Marketing in / Developing the Reflexive Management / Marketing Marketing / Management Branding and Reputation Marketing / Psychology of Marketing Management BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management and and Management Marketing Consumers a Digital in Age / Introduction to Managing and Leading People / Introduction to Business Operations and Services Digital World Digital (20 credits unless stated) Management / Management Entrepreneurship, Corporate Finance / Practitioner / Global Global / Practitioner Personal and Professional Development / Quality Management for Organisational Excellence / Business Ethics, Sustainability and Responsibility (ESR) Innovation / Strategic Strategic / Innovation Entrepreneurship and Management Thought Thought Management Managing and Leading Change / Marketing a in Strategic Management / Innovation Management Innovation Developing the Reflexive Innovation and Creativity and / Innovation BA (Hons) Business and Essential Study and Employment Skills / Introduction to Marketing / Introduction Development and Talent to HRM / Introduction to Accounting and Finance / 1 2 YEAR YEAR FINAL YEAR* per year 120 credits MODULES INCLUDE
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business_management_and_finance ICON.indd 5 20/08/2019 14:14 and Ethics and Economics / Business Law Professional Exemptions) Quantitative Methods for Business / Strategic Management Accounting / Introduction to Financial Accounting / Introduction to Business Management / Business Taxation / Audit and Assurance Introduction Accounting / Management to International Financial Reporting / Money, / Reporting Financial International Financial Markets / Financial Management / BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Business Finance / Business Management / Banking and Finance / Corporate Governance Financial Accounting / Management Accounting / Management CHOOSE ONE OPTION: ONE CHOOSE CHOOSE TWOCHOOSE OPTIONS: Dissertation credits) (40 International Marketing / / Marketing International Accounting and Finance / and Business / International Law International Business Management BA (Hons) International Business Digital Marketing / Tourism Fieldwork Tourism / Marketing Digital Essential Study and Employment Skills / Creativity / Principles of Business Law / Human Rights / International Hospitality Personal and Professional Development / Introduction to Marketing / Introduction to to Introduction / Marketing to Introduction Marketing in a Digital World / International / World Digital a in Marketing Strategic Management / Exploring Equality Business Context Emerging in Economies / Intercultural Leadership and Management / Organisational Excellence / Business ESR / Year 3 Industrial Placement (Optional)* Year Management Communication Intercultural / and Diversity / Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation / Managing and Leading Change / International Human Resource Management / Contemporary Issues International in Business Introduction to Managing and Leading People / Management Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management Thought / Quality Management for Quality Management / Thought Management Creativity / Business ESR / Digital Marketing / Marketing Digital Strategic Marketing / BA (Hons) Marketing Digital Marketing Analytics / Marketing Digital Decision Making for Marketing Marketing ConsultancyMarketing Project (20 credits unless stated) Marketing Management and Metrics and Management / Marketing Integrated Marketing Communications Marketing Integrated Essential Study and Employment Skills / Introduction to Accounting and Finance / Personal and Professional Development / Psychology of Consumers a Digital in Age / Managing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Introduction to Managing and Leading People / 1 2 YEAR YEAR FINAL YEAR* per year 120 credits MODULES INCLUDE
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business_management_and_finance ICON.indd 6 20/08/2019 14:14 EMPLOYABILITY in a fast-changing and competitive business In all our courses our vision is to develop landscape. You will be ready to make confident graduates for the 21st Century an immediate contribution in an existing whose employability skills and professional organisation or succeed in creating your identity is clear to employers. An important own business. aspect of this will be to develop key graduate attributes that will stay with you for the whole LIBRARY SERVICES of your working life. We’ve got thousands of books and e-books on business topics, with many more titles To enhance employability, we offer a range available through the inter-library loan service. of work placements and industrial projects. We also subscribe to a comprehensive range of Placements are typically 48-week projects, print and electronic journals so you can access with an average salary of £14,000-£18,000 a the most reliable and up-to-date academic year. and industry articles. We also offer a leadership programme, called Leading Lights, which will connect ENTRY REQUIREMENTS you with inspiring leaders from the world • 112 UCAS points of business and the student-run Business • Three passes at GCSE Grade C/4 or above Society. (inc. Mathematics and English Language) If you have ambitions to start your own Unsure if you meet our entry criteria? We have company, we have an on-campus business other routes onto these courses available. incubation centre called The Enterprise Place. Please visit our website for further information. By the time you graduate you will have the skills and experience you need to succeed
business_management_and_finance ICON.indd 7 20/08/2019 14:14 In addition to our full-time courses, we also offer a part-time course in Applied BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management. (1 Year Top-Up) PART-TME COURSE Strategic Management / Managing Projects / • BA (Hons) Applied Management (Part-Time) Marketing Strategy / E-Marketing Strategy / Consumer Psychology / Strategic Integrated This course allows current and aspiring Marketing Communications managers to take the next step in their career by gaining a full BA (Hons) degree in BA (Hons) Business Management management with one year of part-time study. (1 Year Top-Up) Specific entry requirements apply. For more details, please visit: Strategic Management Accounting / Strategic www.sunderland.ac.uk Management of Human Resources / Marketing Strategy / Managing Projects / Strategic TOP-UP COURSES Management / Contemporary Developments in Business Management These courses are for people who want to top-up an HND (or equivalent qualification) to a full honours degree. We offer the following courses as a 1 year top-up: • BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management (1Year Top-Up) (NN43) “WITHOUT THE • BA (Hons) Banking and Finance (1 Year Top-Up) (NN31) UNIVERSITY OF • BA (Hons) Business and Marketing SUNDERLAND I WOULD (1 Year Top-Up) (NNC5) NOT BE WHERE I AM • BA (Hons) Business Management (1 Year Top-Up) (NNC2) RIGHT NOW. THE UNIVERSITY HELPED TOP-UP COURSE MODULES INCLUDE DEVELOP MY KNOWLEDGE BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial AND SKILLS THANKS TO Management (1 Year Top-Up) ITS AMAZING TUTORS, Financial Management / Strategic Management WHO ARE INDUSTRY Accounting / Business Modelling for Decision Makers / International Financial PROFESSIONALS. THEY Reporting / Managing Projects / Contemporary Developments in Business and Management HAVE SO MUCH EXPERTISE AND ENTHUSIASM; BA (Hons) Banking and Finance (1 Year Top-Up) THEY WERE EXTREMELY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL Financial Management / Money, Banking and Finance / Financial Markets / Managing Projects ALL THE WAY THROUGH MY / Contemporary Developments in Business and Management / International Banking COURSE.” AHMED N. AL-NASR BA (HONS) BUSINESS AND Click on the icon to view the web version of the course MANAGEMENT you are interested in.
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business_management_and_finance ICON.indd 8 20/08/2019 14:14 CAREERS • 95% of our BA (Hons) Business and Management graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduating, according to DLHE 2015/16 (based on UK students) • You will be ready to step into a leadership or management role in a wide variety of industries across the world. Some of the companies which employ our business graduates include: IBM, Procter & Gamble, BT, Nissan, Marriott Hotels, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Adidas HOW TO APPLY FURTHER INFORMATION Applications for entry must be submitted For further information including fees and through UCAS (Universities and Colleges start dates, key in the UCAS code into the Admissions Service). For further details search box at: www.sunderland.ac.uk go to www.ucas.com Or contact the Student Helpline When completing your UCAS form, please Email: [email protected] use the following code for the University of Tel: 0191 515 3000 Sunderland – S84.
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business_management_and_finance ICON.indd 1 20/08/2019 14:14 IT’S WARM UP NORTH We love a good night out and we’re really friendly
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SUNDERLAND LONDON HONG KONG WE’RE LOCAL, NATIONAL AND GLOBAL
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Find us in a uniquely beautiful coastal location
UG prospectus 2020 latest.indd 4 26/02/2019 07:39 BRING YOUR CONTENTS Our City 07 Our University 20 LEARNING A Global University 26 Accommodation 28 TO LIFE Student Life 30 Fees and Scholarships 35 Preparing for Your Future 38 VOLUNTEERING Study Your Way 43 PLACEMENTS Course Listing 46 MENTORING
FIND YOUR PLACE
93.4% of our graduates are in employment or further study DHLE within2016/17 (Based 6 months on UK ofundergraduate graduating students)
UG prospectus 2020 latest.indd 5 26/02/2019 07:39 THE MOMENT YOU DISCOVER YOUR SPARK. THE MOMENT A LIFELONG FRIENDSHIP BEGINS. THE MOMENT YOU SEE YOUR FUTURE AHEAD OF YOU. THE MOMENT EVERYTHING CLICKS INTO PLACE.
At the University of Sunderland, a thousand life-changing moments are waiting for you. You might find them in the vibrant heart of our city. You might find them by the sea. You might meet them among our first-class facilities, in a lecture, or even on the football field. No matter where you find your moment, things will never be the same.
WHAT MAKES A MACKEM? A MACKEM IS SOMEONE FROM SUNDERLAND. YOUR MACKEM TRANSLATION GUIDE But what does being a Mackem really mean? The term Mackem dates back to Sunderland’s A few words you’ll get used to hearing… shipbuilding history and the local pronunciation of HA’WAY – “COME ON” OR “LET’S GO” “make them” becoming “mackem”. One thing ‘Mackem’ stands for these days is MARRA – YOUR BEST MATE friendliness. AYE – “YES” Whether we’re welcoming people from all around the world at our University, making sure NOR – “NO” our city is accessible and open to everyone, or DINNIT – “DON’T” drawing the crowds with our vibrant arts and culture scene, our reputation as one of the A’REET – “ALRIGHT” friendliest places in the North East precedes us. CLAYS – “CLOTHES”
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The birthplace of the Mackems. The city by the sea. The place where lives are changed, futures are shaped and stories are rewritten. For our students, Sunderland is the place where lifelong friendships are forged and unforgettable moments are made. Many of our graduates love it so much, they end up calling it home.
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OUR CITY BY THE SEA
underland is a place that’s as proud of its past as it is excited about its future. Situated on the North East coast, the city traces its roots back to Anglo Saxon times – and is currently undergoing unprecedented growth. Over £1billion is being invested in exciting projects across Sthe city, from the ‘Northern Spire’, an iconic new bridge across the River Wear and a vibrant Cultural Quarter near City Campus, to attractive public spaces and seafront landscaping. And with even more ambitious plans in the pipeline, this really is Sunderland’s moment.
Our cultural heart. Discover the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art at the National Glass Centre.
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MAKE IT SUNDERLAND
f you’re a University of Sunderland graduate then you don’t have to look very far to find work. From technology to financial services, to health sciences and advanced manufacturing, the city and the Iwider North East is home to a host of thriving businesses, from fast-growing start-ups to international corporates. Students also tap into our excellent industry connections to find internships or placements. Hundreds of millions of pounds have been spent on the development of new business hubs in Sunderland over recent years, helping attract a whole host of businesses to the city, particularly around its key sectors.
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Plans have already been approved for the development of phase one of the £400m International Advanced Manufacturing Park SUNDERLAND IS (IAMP), a hub for automotive, advanced manufacturing and technology businesses. RANKED 3RD IN If you’re a budding entrepreneur, the city and the THE UK AS ONE University have an outstanding track record of OF THE BEST supporting you. Some of the city’s key employers include: CITIES TO START Nike UK, Tombola, Nissan, Rolls Royce, BAE A BUSINESS Systems, Komatsu, Liebherr Cranes, Barclays, Source: Paymentsense Report EE, EDF Energy, Berghaus, More Than, Arriva, 2019 Gentoo, Unipres, Hays Travel and TSB Bank. Employers in the wider North East include: Bellway, Virgin Money, Greggs, Husqvarna, Hitachi, Tolent, J. Barbour & Sons, Komatsu, The Go-Ahead Group, Sage, Magnet, Ebac and Parkdean Resorts.
I did a placement year with Northumbria “ Police and I was able to gain real world experience whilst still at University and see the work that goes on in this profession. I also worked in the private sector conducting forensic investigations of websites that had been hacked. That led directly to me landing my current role with Northumbria Police. Now I’m working as a Digital Forensic Investigator, and I do feel that my time CHARLOTTE KNILL at the University of Sunderland still COMPUTER SECURITY AND helps me in my work today. DIGITAL FORENSICS GRADUATE I think now is a good time for women Digital Forensics Investigator, working in the industry to become Northumbria Police role models for the future generation of girls who want to take this unique MY MOMENT: career path. “Going on placement motivated me to pursue my current career. I worked really hard to get it too!” ” 10 VISIT SUNDERLAND.AC.UK
UG prospectus 2020 latest.indd 10 26/02/2019 07:39 OUR CITY MAKE YOUR MOMENT rom big events to unique The partnership presents a year attractions like the round programme of exhibitions, National Glass Centre events and performances across and Northern Gallery for National Glass Centre, Northern Contemporary Art, there’s always Gallery for Contemporary Art, Fsomething to do in Sunderland. Sunderland Museum and Winter Highlights include: Gardens, The Fire Station and Arts Centre Washington. • Sunderland’s International Airshow, a three-day spectacle It is an exciting time to be in in the skies which attracts close Sunderland as the city drives to one million visitors to the forward the Twenty Four Seven coastline from Roker to Seaburn programme; an ambitious £60m • The Sunderland Illuminations, project running to 2024, which will which light up the Autumn see new venues, pop up galleries evenings every year and creative workspaces opening in the city centre, alongside a • Sunniside Live, the summer- city wide programme of events. long festival of music and dance which brings in visitors from across the country • A string of vibrant independent bars, pubs and coffee shops hosting regular live music nights, reading and writing groups, craft clubs and more. Furthermore, an exciting new partnership named Sunderland Culture has been established between Sunderland City Council, University of Sunderland and Music, Arts and Culture Trust.
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A PLACE FOR FRIENDS
hether you’re looking for vibrant nightlife, cosy pubs serving cask ales, cocktail bars or independent coffee shops, Sunderland’s busy centre Woffers plenty of places to make, meet and spend time with friends. There’s also our internationally renowned underground music scene, as well as a great selection of restaurants and pubs serving food to suit all sorts of tastes and budgets.
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Sunderland Wall is 23m high with over 900m2 of climbing and bouldering. A WORLD OF ACTIVITY
hether you like to swim, ski, run, cycle, climb, sail, surf, train indoors or outdoors, there isn’t much you can’t Wtake part in at Sunderland. As well as our excellent gym and sports provision on campus, you can also get involved in sports like tennis, badminton, football and squash. Or for something a bit different, why not give martial arts or trampolining a try?
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Feeling brave? Dive in. Try surfing, windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving and climbing. A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
underland’s twin Blue Flag Award-winning beaches attract walkers, surfers, runners and cyclists wanting to enjoy the fresh sea air, while the Marina Complex provides Stop-class facilities all year round. We share our coast with both South Tyneside Hit the beach and Durham’s Heritage Coast, where you can At Roker and Seaburn. see stunning coastal wildlife as well as the beautiful countryside of Northumberland, Country Durham and the North Yorkshire Moors. Beyond the beach, the city has acres of green space including local and country parks, and wildlife reserves such as Rainton Meadows and Washington Wetland Centre. So you’ll always find somewhere to explore.
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Ships ahoy! In 2018 the Tall Ships Race came to Sunderland. Over 1.2 million visitors enjoyed the four-day regatta.
GO COASTAL Sunderland doesn’t just have great beaches – it has great surf spots too. The weather might not be tropical, but the waves are up there with some of the best. ROW, SURF AND SAIL AWAY Discover Adventure Sunderland, a million pound marine activity centre on Roker Beach. If you prefer dry land, mountaineering, archery and abseiling are also on offer.
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WHILE YOU’RE HERE
underland is an ideal base from which to explore the North East region and access some of the UK’s best natural, heritage and cultural Sattractions. In 30 minutes you can visit historic Durham and its magnificent cathedral and castle, or enjoy Newcastle’s retail offer, see the cultural delights of Sage Gateshead or take in acclaimed art exhibitions at the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.
To find out more about the North East region visit visitnortheastengland.co.uk
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Fancy a bit of shopping? Sunderland’s Bridges Shopping Centre and a range of quirky, independent NewcastleGatesheadAngel of the Initiative North shops are right on your doorstep. For something further afield, try Gateshead’s Metrocentre or Eldon Square in Newcastle. If your style is a little more offbeat there are plenty of vintage shops or craft and arts outlets like Newcastle’s Biscuit Factory to discover rare finds.
Steeped in history There’s a world of history to uncover in the North East – you can immerse yourself in the past. We have some of the best-known castles in the UK – try the imposing Bamburgh Castle or the spectacular ruins of Dunstanburgh. Holy Island Scenes from the Harry Potter films were shot at Alnwick Castle and the Garden here is a day out in its own right. Sunderland’s Further afield in the North of our region, Washington Old Hall visit the windswept Holy Island of was home to the Lindisfarne, cut off at high tide, or the family of George bustling town of Whitby in the South, Washington, first known for outstanding fish and chips President of the USA. and its association with Dracula. The red and white colours of the family crest feature in the American flag Bamburgh Castle and influenced the Sunderland A.F.C. football strip.
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et on the North East coast, right where the River Wear joins the North Sea, Sunderland is connected to the rest of GETTING the UK by excellent road and rail links. You can reach us via air, rail and road – as well as sea! SOnce you arrive, getting around is easy with plenty of local buses and the Tyne and Wear Metro, as well as a good network of cycle HERE routes and public footpaths.
RAIL SEA You can travel on a direct train from DFDS Seaways operate daily crossings London Kings Cross to Sunderland from Ijmuiden in Holland. Travelling the in three hours, with many trains also 12 miles from the International Passenger calling at Hartlepool, Eaglescliffe, Terminal at North Shields to Sunderland Darlington, Northallerton, Thirsk, takes about 25 minutes by car or York and Peterborough. approximately an hour by public transport. LONDON NORTH EAST RAILWAY DFDS SEAWAYS lner.co.uk dfdsseaways.co.uk NORTHERN RAIL northernrailway.co.uk COACH GRAND CENTRAL Park Lane Interchange is about a ten minute grandcentralrail.com walk from City Campus and is the city centre’s main bus station, where local buses and AIR national coaches pick up and drop off. Sunderland is accessible by major NATIONAL EXPRESS airlines through Newcastle International nationalexpress.com and Durham Tees Valley airports. It takes approximately an hour to travel direct to the University of Sunderland from BUS Newcastle International Airport on the Sunderland has excellent bus networks Tyne and Wear Metro service. serving Sunderland and the surrounding NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT area including Newcastle and Durham. newcastleairport.com The Sunderland Connect (700) bus is free for University of Sunderland students with DURHAM TEES VALLEY AIRPORT a valid student ID and connects City and durhamteesvalleyairport.com Sir Tom Cowie campuses with halls of residence.
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GETTING All eligible* first year students can enjoy free public transport throughout Tyne and Wear with a Get There Scholarship travel ticket from the University AROUND *Full terms and conditions apply: sunderland.ac.uk
METRO The Tyne and Wear Metro light-rail service is an easy means of getting around Sunderland, with trains running to and from Sunderland approximately every 12 minutes. There are direct links to Newcastle Central Station (30 minutes) and Newcastle International Airport (59 minutes). For timetables and information on the GLASGOW EDINBURGH
Tyne and Wear Metro and all local bus NEWCASTLE services please visit: SUNDERLAND nexus.org.uk/bus BELFAST nexus.org.uk/metro YORK LEEDS HULL MANCHESTER DUBLIN LIVERPOOL SHEFFIELD PARKING LINCOLN NOTTINGHAM Sunderland has over 3,000 car parking spaces making it easy to access BIRMINGHAM attractions, events, green spaces, cafés, restaurants and entertainment spots. LONDON
Wherever you’re coming from and however you get here, you’ll receive a warm welcome to Sunderland.
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LIFE ON CAMPUS CitySpace
Our courses and specialities are spread across two campuses, one in the heart of the city, and the other on the banks of the River Wear. Whether you study by the sea or in the centre of the city, Sunderland’s incredible facilities mean student life is made up of unforgettable experiences.
CITY CAMPUS Right in the heart of Sunderland – with everything you could need on the doorstep. SUBJECTS: Medicine; Pharmacy; Occupational Health; Physiotherapy; Pharmaceutical Sciences; Nursing; Paramedic Science; Health and Clinical Sciences; Sport and Exercise Sciences; Psychology; Photography; Fine Art; Illustration; Design; Fashion and Performance. WHAT ELSE? This city centre campus houses CitySpace, our iconic sports and social facility. The Sciences Complex and Shackleton House are home to our health and science related courses. Other buildings include Murray Library, Priestman Building, and Hope Street Xchange, a contemporary workspace for innovation-led businesses and entrepreneurial student projects.
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MEDICINE The University is proud to launch our School of Medicine with the first cohort of students starting in September 2019, one of five new schools announced in the UK. Students will be taught mainly in small class sizes and learning groups, accessing opportunities for multi- professional learning alongside pharmacists, nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists, biomedical, sport and physiological scientists. Students will also benefit from our excellent links with NHS Trusts for placements, personalised support and mentoring and first class on-campus facilities including simulation suites located at our state-of-the-art Living Lab.
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AMY CONWAY BSC (HONS) ADULT NURSING PRACTICE MY MOMENT: “Being told that the job I applied for at the RVI is actually mine and I haven’t As long as I can remember I’ve always even finished my degree. I can’t wait to wanted “ to be a nurse and now that its get started!” become a reality it’s so exciting. I’m in my final year of study yet I’ve already secured a job at Newcastle’s Royal Thankfully I spotted that Sunderland Victoria Infirmary (RVI) within plastic was to launch a new nursing course and and reconstructive surgery. I will take I literally had one day to apply. It was up my new role once I’ve completed my the best decision I have ever made. final-year placement within the cancer I have enjoyed every moment of the care ward at the Freeman Hospital. course. The confidence I have gained while Many people applied for the RVI role but there studying here has been life changing; was only one position, I can’t wait to get I was President of the Nursing Society started. Becoming a surgical nurse is such an and a student rep. I also attended incredible opportunity. I have always looked the Student Nursing Times Awards up to nurses and the care they give people. to support the University. After starting a nursing course at another
university I soon realised that this wasn’t the place for me and I missed my family so much. ”
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HOPE STREET XCHANGE This is where new businesses are born. It’s also home to FabLab Sunderland, the North East’s first digital fabrication laboratory, and the Enterprise Place, where students and graduates can access free support and advice. • 3,500m2 of workspace • 30 offices • 7 workshops • Research facilities THE GATEWAY One of the busiest buildings on City Campus, The Gateway is where you’ll find the vast majority of our support services. • Financial support • Careers advice through Sunderland Futures • Counselling • Accommodation Hope Street Xchange • Health and wellbeing
PRIESTMAN BUILDING Discover state-of-the-art equipment in an environment filled with creative thinkers at the historic Priestman building, which has recently undergone a £6.5m transformation. • Three art and design galleries • Art, design and fashion studios • Wood, metal and print workshops • Performing arts spaces • Wacom Cintiq design studio
NORTHERN CENTRE OF PHOTOGRAPHY CITYSPACE Based on the City Campus, the Northern Centre A £12m sports facility at the heart of City Campus, of Photography is one of the best in the country. offering state-of-the-art fitness equipment and • Dedicated chemical and digital darkrooms world-class athlete support. • Fully-equipped studios • Six-badminton-court sports hall • Digital suites • Technogym fitness suite • Video, sound editing and screening facilities • Functional training spaces • Sports massage and injuries centre DANCE CITY NEWCASTLE • Multi-purpose room We offer BA (Hons) Professional Dance in partnership with North East dance organisation • Indoor climbing wall Dance City based in Newcastle upon Tyne. • Event and exhibition space • Dining and social area
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SIR TOM COWIE CAMPUS AT ST PETER’S An impressive riverside campus on one of the UK’s most beautiful stretches of coastline. SUBJECTS: Animation; Art and Design Foundation; Business, Law and Tourism; Education; English; History; Computer Science; Engineering; Glass and Ceramics; Journalism; Media and Communications. WHAT ELSE? This campus includes The David Goldman Informatics Centre, a high-tech computing environment featuring the latest computers. You’ll also find The David Puttnam Media Centre, where students studying journalism, culture, social media management, media production, film, TV, animation and radio can take advantage of industry-standard equipment in 4,600m2 of studios, workshops and editing suites.
DAVID PUTTNAM MEDIA CENTRE • BROADCAST-STANDARD TV STUDIOS Packed with industry-standard media • STATE-OF-THE-ART EDITING SYSTEMS equipment and technology, The David Puttnam Media Centre is home to the subjects • DIGITAL AND POST-PRODUCTION FACILITIES of journalism, TV, radio and media production, • LOCATION RECORDING KITS animation, film studies and cultural studies. With production facilities including two • CINEMA SPACE 4K TV studios, five radio studios and a HD • FULLY-EQUIPPED RADIO STUDIOS cinema, it’s no wonder that the centre is also the headquarters of local television station • VOICEOVER BOOTHS ‘Made in Tyne & Wear’, as well as a base • INDUSTRY-LEADING SOFTWARE for a team of BBC journalists. It is also home to the mediaHUB – an • WACOM CINTIQ DESIGN STUDIO innovative digital publishing and broadcasting space which houses our five student digital publications: Spark, Fashion North, Northern Lights, SR News and SportsByte.
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Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s • BROADCAST-STANDARD TV STUDIOS • STATE-OF-THE-ART EDITING SYSTEMS THE DAVID GOLDMAN INFORMATICS CENTRE NATIONAL GLASS CENTRE Home to the Faculty of Technology and the National Glass Centre is a centre of excellence • DIGITAL AND POST-PRODUCTION FACILITIES Faculty of Education and Society, this building in glass and ceramics with world-class facilities • LOCATION RECORDING KITS has benefited from a recent investment in our including: engineering facilities and has over 240 computers • Refurbished student and gallery spaces • CINEMA SPACE available for use. following a £3.7 million investment • FULLY-EQUIPPED RADIO STUDIOS THE PROSPECT BUILDING • Spaces for artist designer makers • VOICEOVER BOOTHS Situated on the bank of the River Wear, • Northern Gallery for Contemporary the Prospect Building has been the focus of a Art • INDUSTRY-LEADING SOFTWARE £1.25m redevelopment project to ensure that it • International programme of exhibitions and • WACOM CINTIQ DESIGN STUDIO can meet the needs of our students. It includes projects the Sir Tom Cowie Campus library, new catering • World-leading expert demonstrations facilities as well as a refurbished Gateway area. THE REG VARDY CENTRE A self-contained teaching and learning facility which houses the disciplines of business, law, tourism, culture, and social sciences, and is also home to the University’s Law Clinic.
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Canary Wharf, London
A GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
OUR REPUTATION EXTENDS WELL BEYOND THE NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND
As one of the largest recruiters of overseas students in the UK, you’ll be learning alongside students from over 100 countries. The same high-quality courses offered at Sunderland have been delivered across the world for decades – and this global view will be a critical element of your degree.
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Central district, Hong Kong
LONDON Situated right at the heart of London’s vibrant financial district, our London facility offers courses in business, management and finance, tourism, nursing and health and English for Academic Purposes to UK, European and International students. Go to london.sunderland.ac.uk HONG KONG With a substantial track record of educating students from Asia, our links with our Asian alumni become even stronger as we established AROUND THE WORLD a major presence in this hugely influential region. We’re a global University with over 6,000 The University of Sunderland’s campus in the students studying on our courses overseas. Central district of Hong Kong firmly places us We work with 22 educational partners in at the heart of one of the region’s most exciting 14 countries including Malaysia, Singapore, cities, where we deliver a large range of business Trinidad and Tobago and Kenya, delivering and tourism courses. distance learning courses to students in 84 Go to sunderland.edu.hk countries.
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Panns Bank student accommodation
LIVING HERE Living with other students is a brilliant way to immerse yourself in the University experience. It could be the place you meet friends for life. If this is your first time studying at Sunderland, you’re guaranteed a room in University accommodation, where you’ll have everything you need to work, play and live in a home away from home. • Fully equipped kitchens (crockery and cutlery not included) • On-site laundry facilities • Choice of four accommodation sites • Flexible living arrangements • Fast, reliable internet • All-inclusive rent • Year-round accommodation • Personal possessions insurance • Wheelchair access • Disability support
Want to come and see for yourself? You can visit our accommodation sites on open days or book a tour through the Accommodation Team. Go to sunderland.ac.uk/accommodationservices Email: [email protected] Or call the Accommodation Office on 0191 515 2943
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I would recommend anyone studying “ at Sunderland to live in university accommodation! I’ve made some amazing friends here and have loved the feeling of living in a community. I received great support from Accommodation Services, which made moving away from home a lot easier. Metro and bus stops are close by so it’s really easy to get to and from uni and also into the town centre.
LAURA” KAYE BSC (HONS) PSYCHOLOGY
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STUDENT LIFE
HELLO FROM YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION! One of the best things about being a student is finding a place you belong – and your Students’ Union is at the heart of this experience. We’re here to empower you and help you play an active role in university life, giving you the support you need as you make friends, have new experiences and graduate with the best degree you can! You’re automatically enrolled as a member, for free, as soon as you register on your course. So make sure you make the most of your Students’ Union – where you can do all this, and more. • Volunteering • Representing students on your course • Getting involved in events and activities • Find free, independent, confidential advice and support • Share your views and raise concerns • Get teamed up with an SU Buddy or become a buddy yourself • Get involved in campaigns which make real changes to student life • Gain valuable career skills and experience • Find funding for the things that matter to you • Join or start a society and share your passion
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GARY BOOTH BA (HONS) GRAPHIC DESIGN
I began to think about my future for myself “ and my family. For the first time in my working life I realised that I wanted a career that would support us better as a family. Early in 2016 I started a fast track access course at Sunderland College, and started studying at the University of Sunderland in September that same year. I have never looked back. I am really enjoying every minute of my course, and I really appreciate being able to benefit from face-to- face advice and guidance from my tutors.
”MY MOMENT: “Becoming a parent for the third time was a huge life-changing event which spurred me on to thinking about the future for myself and my family.”
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SPORTS AND THE GYM • We run a range of programmes in a variety of areas, from strength training and group classes to fitness camps, courses, clubs, teams and even volunteering schemes. So whether you’re interested in playing, organising or just watching, there’s something for you. • Discover all sorts of fun opportunities through UoS Active, our casual ‘Pay & Play’ scheme. • Make the most of CitySpace, our flagship facility which includes a state-of-the-art fitness suite, functional training spaces, sports massage clinic, six-court badminton hall and more. • Enjoy our new open-air, multi-use, full-sized floodlit court at theSir Tom Cowie Campus. • Try something new or develop your skills with coached taster courses, full training and competition packages, and over 20 sports teams to join, all covered by our SOCIETIES CLUBS in-house sports media platform SportsByte. The Society House is home to over 40 non-sporting Team Sunderland is the home • Are you an Elite Athlete? We offer funding societies. From Sikh to business of over 30 sports clubs. Joining of up to £1,000 for talented individuals who a club will help you meet new friends, will be given the opportunity to represent Go to thesochouse.co.uk experience new cultures, express Sunderland at regional and national level sports. your creativity and have fun. You’ll also develop • Interested in a career in sports? Add skills to skills that will be essential in your working life. your CV and find placement opportunities and There are so many opportunities to get involved sports career guidance through the – from netball to basketball and hockey to Sport Career Academy. scuba diving, there’s something for everyone. • Sunderland has some outstanding facilities, And if we don’t offer a club with your interests, including a 50m swimming pool, 110m dry ski we’ll help you set one up. slope, LTA accredited tennis centre, athletics track, marina and water sports centre. Go to teamsunderland.com Email: [email protected]
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UG prospectus 2020 latest.indd 32 26/02/2019 07:40 STUDENT LIFE SUPPORT Students are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re always looking for ways to help you get the most out of campus life – that’s why we’re known as ‘the friendly University’. From the moment you apply to the day you graduate, we’ll be there to help if you need us. THE GATEWAY Your one-stop-shop for advice and support. Some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet BECKY DALY will deal with your query directly, or they’ll put BSC (HONS) SPORT AND you in touch with others who can. EXERCISE SCIENCES Go to services.sunderland.ac.uk/gateway Email: [email protected] Call 0191 515 2222/3322 FINANCIAL ADVICE Get answers to all your questions about student I started playing for Team England grants, loans, state benefits, funding applications, Tenpin “ Bowling in 2010 at the age budgeting and general money management. of 13 and have represented England Go to sunderland.ac.uk/studentfinancialadvice in Vienna, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Email: [email protected] Denmark, Germany, South Africa Call 0191 515 2284/3478 and USA. In 2017 I applied to the University’s Elite Athlete Scheme. The funding is a great help, and it is lovely to have someone to talk to who is interested in seeing me improve and succeed in my sport. I also know someone is always there if I am ever struggling with my studies.
MY” MOMENT: “Winning a Gold Medal in the mixed doubles event in the South Africa Commonwealth Games 2016.”
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SUNDERLAND IS THE MOST INCLUSIVE UNIVERSITY IN THE UK Source: The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018
WELLBEING DISABILITY AND LEARNING DIFFICULTIES There’s no problem too big or too small for the If you have a disability, the Disability Support Student Wellbeing team. They offer a free and team will work with you to ensure that you confidential service, giving you support to help have all the learning support you need. you manage any difficulties you may experience They can even help you apply to University, at University. and make sure you receive any additional • General wellbeing advice and support funding you may be eligible for. • Therapeutic counselling Go to sls.sunderland.ac.uk/disability/about/ • Cognitive behavioural therapy Email: [email protected] • Mental health support Call 0191 515 2933 • Group work SUPPORT FOR CARE LEAVERS AND • Sexual health service (C-Card and STI testing) LOOKED AFTER YOUNG PEOPLE • Referrals and signposting If you have experienced being in care, you may have circumstances or concerns that might • Campaigns and health promotion be different to other students. Our team can • 24/7 access to online mental health help you to complete your application, find platform Silvercloud accommodation, fund your studies and access Go to sunderland.ac.uk/wellbeing scholarships and offer the everyday support Email: [email protected] you might need. Call 0191 515 2933/2940 Go to sunderland.ac.uk/help/student- CHAPLAINCY support/care-leavers/ The Chaplaincy offers information on the many Email: [email protected] different places of worship in the area and Call 0191 515 3000 encourages and supports students and religious groups of all faiths and denominations. The University’s full-time Chaplain co-ordinates a multi-faith team and runs activities for all who wish to explore or affirm their faith. Email: [email protected]
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SUPPORT FOR ESTRANGED STUDENTS RETURNING TO LEARNING We provide support for students under the Want to experience university life but think age of 25 who have no contact with both of you’ve missed your opportunity? Think again – their parents/carers. If this applies to you, at the University of Sunderland it’s never we can support you with completing your too late. UCAS application, student finance and We are proud to have a long tradition of scholarships, and any other queries you welcoming adult learners who want to progress may have. We can assist in finding 52-week into higher education. We will take previous accommodation, and give assistance with study experience and work-related skills into moving too. consideration, so entry requirements for adult Go to sunderland.ac.uk/help/student-support/ learners may be different to those specified in estranged the course listing. Email: [email protected] We also deliver the Returners to Learning Call 0191 515 3000 Progression Scheme, aimed at students who are studying an Access to Higher Education course, or a Level 3 qualification at a local college. Email: [email protected] Call 0191 515 3000 MONEY MATTERS
FEES Full details of our course fees and our financial support can be found on our website. Here are a few things you should know. • Fees do not have to be paid upfront • They’ll stay the same for the duration of your course • Your repayments will be linked to your income and aren’t based on how much you borrow • You’ll only make repayments if you’re earning over £25,000 a year • Loans are available to cover the cost of fees
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SCHOLARSHIPS For students interested in studying We know that going to university is a huge Medicine we have a range of financial investment, and we want to help as scholarships available including free many people as possible into higher education. accommodation, free travel and cash. That’s why we offer a package of To find out more please go to scholarships that you don’t have to repay. sunderland.ac.uk/scholarships Visit our website to find out what may be available for you. For example, the scholarships offered in 2019 included: GET THERE SCHOLARSHIP DISCRETIONARY Get free travel in the form of a regional or local travel ticket, depending on your term-time SCHOLARSHIPS address, or a £600 accommodation discount We offer two discretionary scholarships from university-managed accommodation. following an application and assessment process. EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP A £2,000 cash scholarship split over years 1 and Students with an annual household income of 2 for students who achieve 128 UCAS points less than £42,875 can receive up to £1,000 to from a maximum of three Level 3 qualifications. fund a short international programme in year 2. OFF-CAMPUS SCHOLARSHIP WE CARE SCHOLARSHIP A £1,200 fee reduction for each year of Available for Home care-experienced or study, available for students on a full-time family-estranged students aged 25 or under, undergraduate franchised programme or this scholarship offers £1,500 for each year of at a designated partner college. continuous study. OFF-CAMPUS PROGRESSION SCHOLARSHIP Students progressing from a partner college STUDENT SUCCESS FUND University of Sunderland Foundation Degree to an on-campus top-up year can receive up to A discretionary fund to support full-time students £500 cash. from care or those estranged from their families who need additional financial support of up to STUDYPLUS SCHOLARSHIP £1,500 per year. StudyPlus is a personal fund for each first year student to spend on study essentials and textbooks in the University’s StudyPlus online store. Students on an Integrated Foundation Year receive £200 of funds plus a bundle of study skills books worth £80. Other first year Find out which scholarships undergraduate students will receive £150 of you could be eligible for at funds. sunderland.ac.uk/calculator
This information is correct at the time of printing and is based on University tuition fees remaining at their current levels (Feb 2019). For up-to-date scholarship information please visit sunderland.ac.uk/scholarships
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UG prospectus 2020 latest.indd 36 26/02/2019 07:40 RACHAEL COADY ENGLISH AND TESOL GRADUATE MY MOMENT: ENGLISH POSTGRADUATE “Completing my Masters degree. It was the best year of my life, and I met some of my English Teacher, Whickham School best friends.” and Sports College
Though I’m now working as an English My time at the University provided the teacher, my time as president of the netball foundations “ for my role as a teacher. society really helped me in my career. I completed a Students as Tutors module as I developed as a coach and umpire, and the part of my degree, which gave me experience University even paid for me to take my of tutoring adults and actually allowed me level one netball coaching course. the time to gain work experience in schools. I was fortunate enough to be a Year 7 netball Experience in schools is essential when coach last year. These extra activities all help applying for a teacher training course. towards gaining employment, and are a good I was given the time to see different teaching way to develop rapport with your students. and learning the different techniques being My time at Sunderland boosted my used, techniques that I now use in my confidence as a person massively, and own teaching. confidence is definitely something you need to be a good teacher.
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OPPORTUNITIES AT SUNDERLAND FUTURES The Sunderland Futures team are here to YOUR FINGERTIPS help you stand out from the crowd. Whatever your career ambitions, we will give you the Your time at university will shape what opportunities and the support you need to you do for the rest of your life. Sunderland become a successful graduate with the skills and Futures is dedicated to helping you develop experience top employers are looking for. your potential, gain the skills and discover the experiences that will enhance your We offer: employability. • Advice and guidance on your career options • Support with your CV, applications and interviews • Access to our online vacancy service where you will find work experience, volunteering, placement and graduate opportunities • Advice for starting up a business and a leadership programme • Employer events on-campus and a Professional Mentoring Scheme • Recognition through the Sunderland Professional Award
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BE INSPIRED... 10 AREAS OF Research at Sunderland spans many subject areas from digital WORLD-LEADING technology to material science, from health and wellbeing to RESEARCH media and culture (to name just a few) and is recognised as having impact at a national and international level. AND What makes our research stand out is its relevance to the ALL AREAS OF real world and that it informs all areas of our teaching. That RESEARCH SUBMITTED means that our academics are not only great teachers but also at the leading edge of their subject area delivering a CLASSIFIED AS great experience for our students, and ground-breaking INTERNATIONALLY outcomes for our community and the wider world. EXCELLENT Source: Research Excellence ...AND TAUGHT BY THE BEST Framework 2014 Our great teaching is reflected in our Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessment. The TEF judges highlighted the excellent outcomes our students achieve thanks to our strong relationships with employers, enabling our graduates to begin their careers with relevant work-ready knowledge and skills.
STUDENT MENTORING INTERNSHIPS Before you join our University community we Graduate internship schemes are an excellent will link you to a more experienced student way to begin your career. As an intern, you already familiar with your chosen subject will be working full-time and earning a wage area in order to help you settle in. As part of at least £17,000. Many of our interns are of your second or third year you too could offered permanent positions with their host become a mentor and get formal recognition companies, and it’s also a fantastic way to for your commitment to add to your CV. start building your professional network. PROFESSIONAL MENTORING SCHEME EXCELLENCE IN ENTERPRISE You’ll be matched with a mentor within your field The Enterprise Place provides budding student of interest who will work with you in one-to-one entrepreneurs with the perfect environment sessions, giving valuable insight into what they to test their ideas and turn them into real do and how they got there, and helping you businesses. Membership offers students develop an understanding of the skills you’ll free access to professional workspaces, need to be successful. support from specialist business advisers WORK PLACEMENTS and mentors, networking opportunities, masterclasses and a start-up skills course. Placements put you ahead of the competition and set you on your career path, with experience and RECOGNITION FOR YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS insight that will give you a competitive edge in the The Sunderland Professional Award (SuPA) jobs market. Each Faculty has a placement team rewards you for the skills and experience that you who will support you in finding the right company. gain through participation in activities outside the lecture theatre. Developed in partnership with employers, SuPA will enhance your future employment prospects by encouraging you to undertake extra-curricular activities and acquire new skills and experiences.
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UNMISSABLE OPPORTUNITIES
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES STUDYING ABROAD With Sunderland Futures there’s a world of We are connected to over 300 exchange opportunities on offer which will enhance partner universities giving you the opportunity your university experience, offer additional to immerse yourself in another culture, accreditation to your qualification and set develop unique skills and have one-of-a-kind your CV apart. experiences that will make you stand out to any • Student Ambassador Scheme potential employer. • Spark Sunderland, the University’s radio You can spend one or two semesters of your station, TV station and magazine second year in countries including Australia, • The Mooting and Debating Society Canada, USA, Japan, South Korea and a large selection of European countries. • The Blueprint business planning competition • Formula Student Racing Car building Or you can opt for a short term summer option for anything from two weeks to three months. • A huge range of clubs and societies The time you spend replaces the time you would have spent here in Sunderland, so there’s no need to extend your studies, creating truly life- changing experiences.
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ALEASSER ALZEIN BA (HONS) BUSINESS AND APPLIED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
I studied for a year abroad at the Berlin “ School of Economics and Law, and then did a work placement year in London as a Management Trainee, which significantly developed my experience. EXPERIENCE SUNDERLAND IN LONDON I have tried to participate in We know that real-world experience is important everything on offer, I’ve been a to you and it looks great on your CV so a wide Student Representative, Student range of our courses offer the opportunity for Ambassador and Student Assistant, a summer visit to our London campus adjacent to Canary Wharf. Your academics use their taken part in the Professional extensive industry and alumni connections Mentoring Scheme and Common to offer a package of company visits and Purpose Leading Lights. workshops that build your knowledge of a sector It is very easy to talk to my along with some great social activities. programme leader whenever I These visits are heavily subsidised and include need some advice, which makes all travel and accommodation. my student experience much more OTHER GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES pleasurable and hassle-free. Some University of Sunderland subjects like Tourism offer students the chance to visit our Hong Kong campus or to cities like New York or Barcelona for cultural and industry-orientated ”MY MOMENT: experiences. Again this helps to build your CV “The Open Day. Staff were very of experiences to help you stand out in the jobs warm and friendly, which made market. me feel confident in my choice.”
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UG prospectus 2020 latest.indd 41 26/02/2019 07:40 JAMES LONGMAN (above centre) MEDIA GRADUATE MY MOMENT: Supervising Producer, The Late Late Show “Filming a sketch with Matt Damon and with James Corden, USA James Corden. On the roof, with a huge crew and one of the biggest stars in the world – and the Hollywood sign in the I wrote to production companies and distance. That felt pretty special.” executives, “ eventually getting work experience at the BBC on a music show The O-Zone. That experience got me an interview at MTV and got my first paid job as an intern. Now, I’m in charge of all of the celebrity MTV was a huge learning curve. There segments of the Late Late Show and I’m lucky wasn’t much money, so I got to do a little enough to work with some of the best talent in bit of everything – writing, shooting, the world and I’ve just won an Emmy. I have lighting, sound, editing, directing, done shoots with Tom Cruise, Matt Damon producing. The live shows were great and Ryan Reynolds, to name but a few. James as it was a real thrill to have an idea and Corden is full of ideas and encourages us to then see it on screen two hours later. keep pushing things to make them better. In 2015, I bumped into the executive of Sunderland was a great learning curve the Late Late Show at the Edinburgh for me. The course was varied and very TV festival. I said to him, “if you ever hands on, and team work was encouraged need a producer out there, think of me”. – and that’s still key to what I do today. Within two months I was in LA! 42 VISIT SUNDERLAND.AC.UK ”
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INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR This specially designed integrated foundation year, combined with a three-year undergraduate – PART OF A FOUR YEAR DEGREE degree, will help you gain the essential study skills and subject knowledge you need. WHICHEVER STAGE YOU’RE AT We have over 50 degree courses across a broad Looking to embark on a new career path or range of subject areas that are now accessible learn a new subject? Haven’t met the entry with an integrated foundation year. You will requirements needed to start on the course be taught on campus giving you a seamless of your choice? transition from your foundation year to your Want more time to develop your skills and three-year degree course. broaden your knowledge before starting your Many integrated foundation year students come degree? Then a four-year degree with an to us with no formal qualifications but with integrated foundation year, based here at relevant and valuable work experience. So if you the University could be for you. want to improve your career prospects by having a universally-recognised qualification, we can offer you a course that matches your ambition. Go to sunderland.ac.uk/study/integrated- foundation-year/ Email: [email protected] Call 0191 515 3000
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PARTNER COLLEGES We work in partnership with some of the region’s top colleges, enabling you to study some of our higher education programmes at a college site that’s convenient for you. Our partnerships include: • Bishop Auckland College • East Durham College • Gateshead College • Sunderland College • Tyne Coast College You’ll be both a student of the college and the University, so you can take full advantage of the facilities at your college and some of the facilities at the University. The bulk of your learning will be at your chosen college, although, depending on your course, there may be times when you’ll need to study at one of our main campuses. There are several types of courses you can HOW TO APPLY study at a college of your choice. Check our website for full details of the FOUNDATION DEGREES courses we offer at our partner colleges. A Foundation Degree is a higher education For full-time courses, apply via UCAS using qualification at Level 5, and is equivalent to the the UCAS code for University of Sunderland first two years of a degree. All full-time and work- (S84) then choose the college campus you based part-time foundation degrees offered at want to study at. For part-time courses, our partners are studied over two years, all with contact the college direct at the number the option to extend your study and ‘top-up’ your below and apply using their direct qualification to a full honours degree here at the application process. University. We offer Foundation Degrees in the following subjects: Sports Coaching, Exercise, Health and Fitness, Counselling, Education and COLLEGE TELEPHONE Care, Health and Social Care, Power Engineering, Bishop Auckland College 01388 443 000 Applied Fine Art Practice and Applied Music East Durham College 0191 518 2000 Practice. Gateshead College 0191 490 0300 IN-SERVICE PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE Sunderland College 0191 511 6000 CERTIFICATE / CERTIFICATE IN COMPULSORY Tyne Coast College EDUCATION AND TRAINING – South Tyneside site 0191 427 3900 This in-service course leads to the main recognised – Tyne Metropolitan site 0191 229 5000 qualification for the post-14 sector in the UK and is aimed at teachers, lecturers or trainers.
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UG prospectus 2020 latest.indd 44 26/02/2019 07:40 THOMAS CEPE AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING GRADUATE MY MOMENT: Chassis Design Group Leader at Ferrari “A highlight of my studies was undertaking (Formula One), Italy my work placement in motorsport. After that my career choice was easy.”
I chose the University of Sunderland because of “its facilities and its connections with industry. I enjoyed my course which was very My placement fuelled my desire to pursue a technical and practical, and the facilities career as a Design Engineer in motorsport. I allowed me to turn my designs into a reality. now specialise in chassis design for Ferrari The general support, standard of lectures F1 cars. and workshops was at a high level. I loved that Sunderland is close to the coast, and Newcastle and Durham. I made friends with other international students and learnt ” about different cultures. The Students’ Union’s sport and night life allowed me to socialise with people outside of my course.
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Additional information on every course HOW TO APPLY in this prospectus can be found by If you are interested in studying either a accessing the University website: full-time or one year top-up course, please sunderland.ac.uk. Simply key in the go to the University’s website and search UCAS/CID code for your course for your chosen course using the UCAS/ when you search the course database. CID code and click on the apply button. Each course entry can be printed off. The link will take you through to UCAS to If you do not have internet access, please apply. ring the helpline on 0191 515 3000 or You can apply direct for any of our email: [email protected] part-time courses. Go to the University’s and our friendly and knowledgeable staff website and search for the course you are will be happy to send you any relevant interested in and click on the apply button. printed course information or chat through For part-time courses which have a unique your options and chosen course with you. UCAS code you can apply either direct or through UCAS following the instructions above.
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STUDY COURSE LOCATION OR UCAS/ TYPICAL OFFER COURSE TITLE (required UCAS Points MODE LENGTH CAMPUS CID CODE unless otherwise stated)
ARTS Tyne Metropolitan Foundation Degree Applied FT 2 Years site of Tyne Coast W1A2 56 Fine Art Practice College Foundation Diploma FT 1 Year Sir Tom Cowie CID10 32 in Art and Design BA (Hons) Artist Designer Maker: FT/PT 3/6 Years Sir Tom Cowie W260 112 Glass and Ceramics BA (Hons) Artist Designer Maker: Glass and Ceramics with Integrated FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie W265 40 Foundation Year^ BA (Hons) Fine Art FT / PT 3/6 Years City W100 112 BA (Hons) Fine Art with Integrated FT 4 Years City W105 40 Foundation Year^ BA (Hons) Photography, FT / PT 3/6 Years City W651 112 Video and Digital Imaging BA (Hons) Photography, Video and Digital Imaging with FT 4 Years City W655 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance FT 3/4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie NN41 112 BA (Hons) Accounting and HND or Foundation FT 1 Year Sir Tom Cowie NN43 Financial Management (Top-Up) Degree in a related subject HND or Foundation BA (Hons) Applied Management PT 1 Year Sir Tom Cowie CID479 Degree in a related subject BA (Hons) Banking and HND or Foundation FT 1 Year Sir Tom Cowie NN31 Finance (Top-Up) Degree in a related subject BA (Hons) Business and FT 3/4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie NNE7 112 Economics BA (Hons) Business and FT 3/4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie NN1H 112 Financial Management BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management with FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie B103 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ BA (Hons) Business and HRM FT 3/4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie NN1P 112 BA (Hons) Business and HRM FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie N100 40 with Integrated Foundation Year^ BA (Hons) Business and FT 3/4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie NN2C 112 Management BA (Hons) Business and Management with Integrated FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie N101 40 Foundation Year^ BA (Hons) Business and HND or Foundation FT 1 Year Sir Tom Cowie NNC5 Marketing (Top-Up) Degree in a related subject BA (Hons) Business and FT 3/4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie NN1N 112 Marketing Management BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management with FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie N102 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ BA (Hons) Business HND or Foundation FT 1 Year Sir Tom Cowie NNC2 Management (Top-Up) Degree in a related subject
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NN1D BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing FT 2/3 Years* Sir Tom Cowie (subject to 120 approval) BA (Hons) International Business FT 3/4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie N120 112 BA (Hons) International Business FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie N121 40 with Integrated Foundation Year^ NN2M BSc (Hons) Management FT 2/3 Years* Sir Tom Cowie (subject to 120 approval) NN1M BA (Hons) Marketing FT 3/4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie (subject to 112 approval) COMPUTING BSc (Hons) Applied Business HND or Foundation FT 1 Year Sir Tom Cowie G424 Computing (Top-Up) Degree in a related subject BSc (Hons) Business Technology FT 3/4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie G420 112 BSc (Hons) Business Technology FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie I200 40 with Integrated Foundation Year^ BSc (Hons) Computer Science FT 3/4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie G401 112 BSc (Hons) Computer Science FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie I102 40 with Integrated Foundation Year^ BSc (Hons) Computer Systems HND or Foundation FT 1 Year Sir Tom Cowie G602 Engineering (Top-Up) Degree in a related subject BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity and FT 3/4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie FG45 112 Digital Forensics BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics with FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie I160 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ BSc (Hons) Game Development FT 3/ 4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie GG46 112 BSc (Hons) Game Development FT 4/ 5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie I601 40 with Integrated Foundation Year^ BSc (Hons) Network HND or Foundation FT 1 Year Sir Tom Cowie GH46 Systems (Top-Up) Degree in a related subject BSc (Hons) Networks FT 3/4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie G403 112 and Cybersecurity BSc (Hons) Networks and Cybersecurity with Integrated FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie I120 40 Foundation Year^ BSc (Hons) Web and Mobile FT 3 / 4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie G400 112 Development BSc (Hons) Web and Mobile Development with Integrated FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie I103 40 Foundation Year^ DESIGN BA (Hons) Animation FT / PT 3/5 Years Sir Tom Cowie W221 112 and Games Art BA (Hons) Animation and Games Art with Integrated FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie W228 40 Foundation Year^
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BA (Hons) Fashion Design FT / PT 3/6 Years City WN25 112 and Promotion BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Promotion with Integrated FT 4 Years City WN230 40 Foundation Year^ BA (Hons) Graphic Design FT / PT 3/5 Years City W214 112 BA (Hons) Graphic Design with FT 4 Years City W220 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ BA (Hons) Illustration and Design FT/PT 3/5 Years City W215 112 BA (Hons) Illustration and Design FT 4 Years City W225 40 with Integrated Foundation Year^ ENGINEERING BEng (Hons) Automotive FT 3 / 4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie H3WF 112 Engineering BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering with Integrated FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie H33A 40 Foundation Year^ MEng (Hons) Electronic and FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie H604 112 Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons) Electronic and FT 3 / 4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie H601 112 Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons) Electronic and HND or Foundation FT 1 Year Sir Tom Cowie H600 Electrical Engineering (Top-Up) Degree in a related subject BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering with FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie H603 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ MEng (Hons) Manufacturing FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie H704 112 Engineering BEng (Hons) Manufacturing FT 3 / 4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie H701 112 Engineering BEng (Hons) Manufacturing HND or Foundation FT 1 Year Sir Tom Cowie H700 Engineering (Top-Up) Degree in a related subject BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering with Integrated FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie H702 40 Foundation Year^ MEng (Hons) Mechanical FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie H3W3 112 Engineering BEng (Hons) Mechanical FT 3 / 4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie H3W2 112 Engineering BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Integrated FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie H302 40 Foundation Year^ Tyne Metropolitan Foundation Degree PT 2 Years site of Tyne Coast CID1220 32 in a related subject Power Engineering College ENGLISH BA (Hons) English: Language, BA (Hons) English: Literature or FT / PT 3 Years Sir Tom Cowie Q300 112 BA (Hons) English: Creative Writing BA (Hons) English with FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie Q301 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ BA (Hons) TESOL and English FT / PT 3 / 6 Years Sir Tom Cowie V302 104 Language
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HEALTH AND CLINICAL SCIENCES BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical FT 3 / 4 Years* City See website See website Science BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science FT 3 / 4 Years* City B940 112 BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences: Physiological Sciences/Life FT 3 Years City CID1069 See website Sciences-Audiology or Cardiac Physiology BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences: Blood Science/Cellular Science/ FT 3 Years City CID1069 See website Genetic Science/Infection Science BSc (Hons) Physiological Sciences FT 3 Years City B120 112 HISTORY
BA (Hons) History FT / PT 3 Years Sir Tom Cowie V101 120 BA (Hons) History with FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie V100 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ BA (Hons) Politics and History FT / PT 3 / 6 Years Sir Tom Cowie V202 104 BA (Hons) Politics and History with FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie V203 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ JOURNALISM
BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism FT / PT 3/6 Years Sir Tom Cowie P507 112-120 BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie W230 40 with Integrated Foundation Year^ BA (Hons) Journalism FT / PT 3/5 Years Sir Tom Cowie P500 112-120 BA (Hons) Journalism with FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie P502 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ BA (Hons) Sports Journalism FT / PT 3/5 Years Sir Tom Cowie P505 112-120 BA (Hons) Sports Journalism FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie P504 40 with Integrated Foundation Year^ BA (Hons) Social Media FT / PT 3/6 Years Sir Tom Cowie P508 112-120 Management BA (Hons) Social Media Management with Integrated FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie P509 40 Foundation Year^ LANGUAGES
BA (Hons) French and Spanish FT 3 / 4 Years≠ Sir Tom Cowie X345 104 LAW
LLB (Hons) Law FT 3 Years Sir Tom Cowie M100 112 LLB (Hons) Law with FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie M101 40 Integrated Foundation Year^
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MEDIA
BA (Hons) Film Production FT/PT 3/6 Years Sir Tom Cowie W615 112-120 BA (Hons) Film Production FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie P313 40 with Integrated Foundation Year^ BA (Hons) Film and Media FT / PT 3/6 Years Sir Tom Cowie PW36 112 BA (Hons) Film and Media with FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie P303 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ BA (Hons) Mass Communications HND or Foundation FT/PT 1/2 Years Sir Tom Cowie P391 (Top-Up) Degree in a related subject BA (Hons) Media, Culture FT / PT 3/5 Years Sir Tom Cowie PP39 112 and Communication BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication with FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie P30A 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ BA (Hons) Media Production FT / PT 3/6 Years Sir Tom Cowie HP63 112-120 BA (Hons) Media Production FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie P310 40 with Integrated Foundation Year^ MEDICINE
MBChB Medicine FT 5 Years City A100 144 NURSING BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing FT 3 Years City See website 112 Practice** BSc (Hons) Learning Disability FT 3 Years City See website 112 Nursing Practice** BSc (Hons) Mental Health FT 3 Years City See website 112 Nursing Practice** **The above courses have unique UCAS codes depending on the Trust you apply for. Please refer to the website to select the appropriate Trust code. Need to be a registered BSc (Hons) Nursing (Top-Up) FT/PT 1 Year City B700 nurse and hold a HE diploma in nursing NQF level 5 BSc (Hons) Practice Development HND or Foundation Degree FT/PT 1 Year City L5P4 (Top-Up) in a related subject PERFORMING ARTS Foundation Degree Applied Sunderland FT 2 Years W390 56 Music Practice College HND or Foundation BA (Hons) Music (Top-Up) FT / PT 1/2 Years City W301 Degree in a related subject BA (Hons) Performing Arts FT/PT 3/6 Years City W430 112 BA (Hons) Performing Arts with FT 4 Years City W470 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ Dance City, BA (Hons) Professional Dance FT 3 Years W505 112 Newcastle BA (Hons) Screen Performance FT / PT 3/6 Years City W600 112-120 BA (Hons) Screen Performance FT 4 Years City W601 40 with Integrated Foundation Year^
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PHARMACY, PHARMACEUTICAL AND COSMETIC SCIENCES
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry FT 3 / 4 Years* City C700 112 BSc (Hons) Biopharmaceutical FT 3 / 4 Years* City F100 112 Science BSc (Hons) Cosmetic Science FT 3 / 4 Years* City B3R5 112
BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry FT 3 / 4 Years* City F150 112
MPharm Pharmacy FT 4 Years City B230 120 PSYCHOLOGY HND or Foundation BA (Hons) Counselling (Top-Up) PT 1 Year City CID943 Degree in a related subject Bishop Auckland, Sunderland, BTEC Level 3 East Durham FdA Counselling PT 2 Years CID778 or equivalent in a Colleges and Tyne related subject Metropolitan site of Tyne Coast College BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology FT 3 Years City C816 112 BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology FT 4 Years City C817 40 with Integrated Foundation Year^ BSc (Hons) Psychology FT 3 Years City C800 112 BSc (Hons) Psychology with FT 4 Years City C802 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ BSc (Hons) Psychology FT 3 Years City C842 112 with Clinical Skills BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Skills with Integrated FT 4 Years City C845 40 Foundation Year^ BSc (Hons) Psychology FT 3 Years City C8BX 112 with Counselling BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling with FT 4 Years City C843 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ BSc (Hons) Psychology with FT 3 Years City C841 112 Health and Wellbeing BSc (Hons) Psychology with Health and Wellbeing with FT 4 Years City C840 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ PUBLIC AND ALLIED HEALTH Subject to HCPC BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy approval and FT 3 Years City 112 (subject to approval) pending RCOT accreditation BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science FT 3 Years City B952 112 and Out of Hospital Care Subject to BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy HCPC FT 3 Years City approval and 120 (subject to approval) pending CSP accreditation
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BSc (Hons) Public Health FT/PT 3 Years City B910 112 BSc (Hons) Public Health with FT 4 Years City L513 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ SOCIAL SCIENCES BA (Hons) Childhood Studies FT 3 Years Sir Tom Cowie X310 104 (0-11 Years) BA (Hons) Childhood Studies PT 6 Years Sir Tom Cowie CID1237 104 (0-11 Years) BA (Hons) Childhood Studies (0-11 Years) with Integrated FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie X300 40 Foundation Year^ BA (Hons) Community and FT 3 Years Sir Tom Cowie L522 96 Youth Work Studies BA (Hons) Community and PT 6 Years Sir Tom Cowie CID170 96 Youth Work Studies BA (Hons) Community and Youth Work Studies with FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie L540 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ BSc (Hons) Criminology FT / PT 3 Years Sir Tom Cowie M930 104 BSc (Hons) Criminology with FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie L311 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ Bishop Auckland, East Durham and Sunderland Colleges and both BTEC Level 3 or FdA Education and Care PT 2 Years CID732 Tyne Metropolitan equivalent and South Tyneside sites of Tyne Coast College BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care FT 3 Years Sir Tom Cowie L510 104
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care PT 4.5 Years Sir Tom Cowie CID460 104 BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie L512 40 with Integrated Foundation Year^ Bishop Auckland, Gateshead Colleges and Tyne Metropolitan site Foundation Degree of Tyne Coast FT / PT 2 Years BL95 56 Health and Social Care College From 2020: East Durham College (subject to approval) BSc (Hons) Sociology FT / PT 3 Years Sir Tom Cowie L300 104 BSc (Hons) Sociology with FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie L301 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ BA (Hons) Social Work FT 3 Years Sir Tom Cowie L500 120
BA (Hons) Social Work PT 4/6 Years Sir Tom Cowie CID395 120
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SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES BSc (Hons) Nutrition, Exercise and Health (course title subject to FT 3 Years City C609 112 approval) BSc (Hons) Exercise, Health and Fitness with Integrated FT 4 Years City C600 40 Foundation Year^ Sunderland FdSc Exercise, Health and Fitness FT 2 Years C606 56 College BA (Hons) Physical Education and Youth Sport (course title FT 3 Years City C6G2 112 subject to approval) BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sports Coaching with FT 4 Years City C610 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ BSc (Hons) Sport and FT 3 Years City C601 112 Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences with FT 4 Years City C603 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching FT 3 Years City CX6C 112 BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching FT 4 Years City C611 40 with Integrated Foundation Year^ East Durham College and both Tyne Metropolitan FdSc Sports Coaching FT 2 Years CX6D 56 and South Tyneside sites of Tyne Coast College TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION X410 BA (Hons) Childhood and Society HND or Foundation FT 1 Year Sir Tom Cowie (subject to Studies (Top-Up) Degree in a related subject approval) CID863 BA (Hons) Childhood and Society HND or Foundation PT 2 Years Sir Tom Cowie (subject to Studies (Top-Up) Degree in a related subject approval) BA (Hons) Education Studies FT 3 Years Sir Tom Cowie L9N8 120
BA (Hons) Education Studies PT 4-6 Years Sir Tom Cowie CID1245 120 BSc (Hons) Mathematics FT 3 Years Sir Tom Cowie XG12 120 Education (11-16 Years) with QTS BA (Hons) Modern Foreign FT 3 / 4 Year≠ Sir Tom Cowie X330 120 Languages Education with QTS BSc (Hons) Physics with Mathematics Education (11-16 Years) FT 4 Years Sir Tom Cowie T53W 120 with QTS BA (Hons) Primary Education FT 3 Years Sir Tom Cowie X122 120 with QTS Certificate in Post Compulsory Level 3 in a vocational or Education and Training (PCET) PT 2 Years Sir Tom Cowie CID1257 another specialised subject Pre-service
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Studied at our Certificate in Post Compulsory Partner Colleges Education and Training (PCET) PT 2 Years CID1215 See website - see website for In-service details BA (Hons) TESOL and English FT/PT 3/6 Years Sir Tom Cowie V302 104 Language TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND EVENTS
BSc (Hons) Events Management FT 3 / 4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie N820 112 BSc (Hons) Events Management FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie N821 40 with Integrated Foundation Year^ BSc (Hons) International Tourism FT 3 / 4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie NN28 112 and Hospitality Management BSc (Hons) International Tourism HND or Foundation and Hospitality Management FT 1 Year Sir Tom Cowie NN82 Degree in a related subject (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie N830 40 with Integrated Foundation Year^ BSc (Hons) Tourism and FT 3/4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie NN29 96 Aviation Management BSc (Hons) Tourism and Aviation Management with FT 4/5 Years* Sir Tom Cowie N831 40 Integrated Foundation Year^ BSc (Hons) Tourism Management FT 3 / 4 Years* Sir Tom Cowie N802 112 BSc (Hons) Tourism Management FT 4/5 Year* Sir Tom Cowie N832 40 with Integrated Foundation Year^
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