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SARA, YOUR FUTURE WITH SUNDERLAND International Prospectus 2018–19 94.2% OF OUR UNDERGRADUATES AND 95.8% OF OUR POSTGRADUATES ARE IN EMPLOYMENT OR IN FURTHER 4TH IN THE UK FOR EDUCATION WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF HOSPITALITY, EVENTS GRADUATING MANAGEMENT AND TOURISM Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Guardian University League Table 2018 (DLHE) Survey 2016 (figures related to UK students) SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS HIGHEST CLIMBER IN THE BETWEEN £1,000 AND UNIVERSITY LEAGUE TABLE £1,500 Guardian University League Table 2017 TEACHING EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK (TEF) Based on the evidence available, the TEF Panel judged that the University of Sunderland delivers high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It consistently exceeds rigorous national quality requirements for UK higher education. www.sunderland.ac.uk/tefsilver MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IS 1ST IN THE UK FOR OVERALL SATISFACTION WITH COURSE Guardian University League Table 2018 Visit our website: www.sunderland.ac.uk CONTENTS Why study in the UK? 4-5 Why study at the University of Sunderland? 6-7 Our history 8-9 Our Sunderland campuses 10-15 Join the Global University 16-17 Accommodation 18-21 WATCH OUR TV AD AT Sunderland and the North East of England 22-25 WWW.SUNDERLAND.AC.UK/TV Sport (inc. clubs and societies) 26-27 Students’ Union 28-29 Support 30-31 Sunderland Futures 32-37 Academic life 38-39 Our academics 40-41 Levels of study 42 Our students 43-45 Cost of living and tuition fees 46-47 Our courses 48-53 Art 48 Business 48-49 Computing 49 Design 49 Education 50 Engineering 50 English 51 Environment 51 COMPETITIVE TUITION Health and Clinical Sciences 51 FEES AVAILABLE History 51 Journalism and Public Relations 51 Languages 51 Law 51-52 Media 52 Performing Arts 52 Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science 52 Psychology 52 Social Sciences 53 Sport and Exercise Sciences 53 Tourism 53 International alumni 53 The Customised Awards Scheme 54 Entry requirements and how to apply 55-56 English and university preparation courses 57-58 ONCAMPUS Cambridge Education Group programmes 59-60 Our graduates 61-66 Terms and conditions 67-68 Campus and UK maps 69-70 5TH IN THE UK FOR NURSING Contact details Back cover Guardian University League Table 2018 3 4 Visit our website: www.sunderland.ac.uk WHY STUDY IN THE UK? Thousands of students come to study in the UK every year, and it’s not hard to see why – a British university qualification is universally known and highly respected around the world. University teaching is tightly regulated and developed from new research, which means you’ll develop academic knowledge of the very highest quality. The British higher education system encourages students to develop analytical skills, independent thinking and self-discipline. The University of Sunderland is extremely proud to be one of the largest recruiters of overseas students in the UK. This creates a fantastically diverse student population, and means that you’ll be studying alongside – and perhaps making lifelong friends with – students from over 100 countries around the world. Our reach goes well beyond the North East of England: as well as our two campuses in Sunderland, we also have up to 2,000 students studying at our London facility next to the iconic Canary Wharf, and 1,077 at our campus in Central, Hong Kong. 6,695 students study our courses in their own This, together with rigorous and high-level countries, as part of transnational partnership. academic development, means that students graduate from British universities with the We believe that a university education is about skills, knowledge and attitude that companies much more than just gaining a qualification: are looking for. we believe it’s about encouraging you to challenge yourself, develop yourself and English is the language of business across the world, build up the qualifications, knowledge, and by living and studying in the UK you will be experience and attitude you need to land able to develop your English language skills to a the career you want when you graduate. very high level. Excellent language skills will open up career opportunities around the world – both in countries where English is a main language, and in countries who trade with English-speaking countries. 5 WHY STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY of Sunderland? The University of Sunderland is an ambitious university with a vast global reach. We’re internationally known for the quality of our teaching and research, and all of our research-active staff also teach, which means that you benefit from cutting-edge research at every stage of your degree. And it really is cutting-edge research: we’re proud that 10 areas of our research are considered ‘world-leading’; according to the most recent Research Excellence Framework, which assesses the quality of research in all of the UK’s universities. The University is also rated Silver in the latest national Teaching Excellence Framework, which recognises our achievements for employer engagement, professional practice, academic support and excellent teaching. Sunderland is well known as ‘the friendly university’, and that’s because we genuinely care about the wellbeing of all our students. Our job is to make sure you have the best possible experience at university, and so if you need any support while you’re with us, we’ll do our very best to help you. The North East of England has one of the most beautiful and varied landscapes in the UK. It doesn’t take long to travel from bustling urban areas to ancient forests and national parks. Sunderland itself is right on the dramatic North East coastline, and there are miles of beautiful sandy beaches just a ten minute walk from the University. The North East is also one of the most affordable regions of the UK, which helps make living and studying in Sunderland extremely attractive. At the University of Sunderland you’ll be encouraged to take on relevant placements with local, regional or national companies. You’ll also have the chance to learn from visiting speakers and take masterclasses given by industry experts. Come to the University of Sunderland and you’ll graduate with more than just an excellent academic qualification: you’ll also graduate with enviable job prospects and lifelong friends. 6 Visit our website: www.sunderland.ac.uk The Most Affordable university in the UK for International Students as rated by The Complete University Guide 2016. 7 OUR HISTORY Sunderland has been an important centre for education since 674AD, when Benedict Biscop founded St Peter’s Church and monastery, which was home to the Venerable Bede and England’s largest scriptorium. Here we take a look back at some of the key developments of the 20th and 21st Century which have helped create the modern University of Sunderland. Special courses for HM armed forces and the Ministry of Labour introduced during the Second World War. Sunderland Technical College opened, built at a cost of £27,800. The Principal, Mr Branford, was The College of also responsible Departments of Arts and Crafts Sunderland Sunderland Polytechnic for the School of Naval Architecture moved to new Technical College established the UK’s Art, run from the and Pharmacy accommodation in became Sunderland first degree course in Town Hall. established. Ashburne House. Polytechnic. Glass Design. 1901 1921 1934 1942 1969 1982 1908 1922 1939 1964 1973 1992 Sunderland Teacher Sunderland Teacher Priestman Building A new complex Sunderland created University of Training College Training College opened, home to of buildings on the UK’s first Sunderland opened. became ‘women the departments of Chester Road was part-time Bachelor established only’ and remained Mathematics and opened by HRH of Education after receiving that way until Mining. Prince Philip, Duke programme. university status. 1959. of Edinburgh. Priestman Library at the Sunderland Technical College – now part of the Sunderland University Priestman Building was named after philanthropist Sir John Priestman. 8 Visit our website: www.sunderland.ac.uk Sir Tom Cowie Campus opened at St Peter’s, with the School of Business, Law and Psychology situated on the campus. Two years later The David Goldman National Glass Centre Informatics Centre opened. reopens after a £2.2m refurbishment. The North East’s first FabLab opens on City Campus. Hope Street Xchange opens, the University’s new Centre for Enterprise and Innovation. The £12m In 2004 the £9m CitySpace sports Media Centre facility opens in was opened by preparation for Shirley Atkinson Baroness Estelle the London 2012 appointed Morris. Olympics. Vice-Chancellor. 1994 2004 2009 2013 2015 2017 1998 2008 2012 2014 2016 Oscar-winning Olympic athlete Priestman Building Work begins on Launch of the Sunderland School film producer Steve Cram MBE is reopened the new £9m of Nursing and the Living Lab, Lord Puttnam named as following a £6m Enterprise and marking completion of Sciences of Queensgate new Chancellor. refurbishment as a Innovation Hub. Complex Phase II development. CBE became the centre for Fine Arts University’s first and Culture. Chancellor in 1998. The University opens a new campus in Central, Hong Kong. The University announces the establishment of a new site in the capital, the University of Sunderland in London. 9 10 3 1 2 6 4 8 5 7 9 CITY CAMPUS Our City Campus has the benefit of being in the heart of 1 CitySpace – Centre for Sport Sunderland – with a wide range of arts, culture, sports, and Recreation retail, food & drink and entertainment on the doorstep. 2 Edinburgh Building Academic areas covered on this campus include Health 3 The Sciences Complex Sciences & Wellbeing and Arts & Creative Industries, 4 The Gateway including the Northern Centre for Photography. 5 University Metro Station Around £75m has been invested in City Campus to ensure we continue to 6 Technology Park offer one of the best student experiences in the UK; recent developments 7 include Hope Street Xchange – the University’s new Centre for Enterprise & The Murray Library Innovation and the redevelopment of The Sciences Complex, which includes 8 Northern Centre of Photography the Living Lab complete with immersive simulation suite and mock hospital and St Mary’s Nursery ward for pharmacy, nursing and paramedic students.