University of Sunderland

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Overview

The life-changing University of Sunderland has 25,600 students based in campuses on the north-east coast, in London, Hong Kong, and at its global partnerships with learning institutions in 15 countries.

We're proud to be shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards 2024, and we're known for our long-established commitment to widening participation, our world-leading research, and public and private sector collaborations. We also have a track-record for providing quality student experiences that result in graduates who are the tomorrow-makers of our societies and economies. The University is focused on ensuring our graduates leave equipped with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and connections to make a positive difference in the wider world.

Among our achievements, Sunderland is recognised internationally as a leading university, receiving five stars for teaching, inclusiveness, employability and facilities in the QS World University Rankings 2023. Our We Care Team also won the prestigious Social Mobility Project Award at the 2022 Inclusive Awards.

Quick Facts

Establish In

1901

Total Number Of
Student

25,600

Nationalities Represented

160

International Student %

46%

Living Cost
(£ GBP per year)

8,400

Tuition Fee
(£ GBP per year)

16,500

Alumni & Faculty Achievement

Notable Alumni

Natthaphon Kanjarnavoranun (Alex) - Vice President in Digital Marketing , SCB bank, Thailand
Vanessa Tevi Kumares - Miss Universe Malaysia 2015
Natasha Kam - Pharmacist at Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary.
Anjoe Koh - Miss Astro Chinese Int. 2014

Awards & Accreditations

Accreditations

Psychology

The British Psychological Society (BPS)

Pharmacy

GPhC

Biomedical Science

Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Nursing and Midwifery

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Engineering

Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Journalism

National Council for Training of Journalists (NCTJ)

Public Relations

Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)

Social Media Management

Digital Marketing Institute (DMI)
partial subject accreditted by Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)

Event, Tourism, and Hospitality Management

European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)

Design

Design and Art Directors Association (D&AD) member

Awards

Shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards 2024
Five stars for teaching, inclusiveness, employability and facilities in the QS World University Rankings 2023.
Top 40 University, The Guardian University Guide 2025

Programmes

Art

BA (Hons) Artist Designer Maker: Glass and Ceramics
BA (Hons) Fine Art
BA (Hons) Photography, Video and Digital Imaging
BA (Hons) Animation and Games Art
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Promotion
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
BA (Hons) Illustration and Design
MA Visual Practice
MA Design

Performing Arts

BA (Hons) Performing Arts
BA (Hons) Music Top Up

Media

BA (Hons) Film Production
BA (Hons) Media Production
BA (Hons) Film and Media
BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication
BA (Hons) Mass Communications Top Up
BA (Hons) Screen Performance

Business

BA (Hons) Business and Management
BA (Hons) Business and Management Stage 3
BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management
BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management
BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management Stage 3
BA (Hons) Marketing
BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Professional Exemptions)
BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management Top Up
MBA Master of Business Administration
MBA (with PgCert)
MBA Top Up (only London Campus)
MBA (Professional Practice)
MBA (Marketing)
MBA (Finance)
MA Marketing
MA Marketing (Professional Practice)
MSc International Business Management
MSc Finance and Management

Computer Science

BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering (Top Up)
BSc (Hons) Network Systems Engineering (Top Up)
BSc (Hons) Game Development
MSc Computing
MSc Applied Computing
MSc Data Science
MSc Applied Data Science
MSc Cybersecurity
MSc Applied Cybersecurity

Crime, Policing, and Investigation

BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
BSc (Hons) Policing Studies (Top Up)
BSc (Hons) Criminology
MSc Leadership in Criminal Justice and Policing

Law

LLM Law
LLM Legal Practice
LLM International Human Rights
LLM Criminal Law and Procedure
LLM Commercial Law and International Trade

Engineering

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering Top Up
BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering Top Up
BEng (Hons) Engineering Technologies
BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering Top Up
MSc Engineering Management
MSc Project Management
MSc Applied Project Management

English

BA (Hons) English: Creative and Professional Writing
MA English Studies

Teacher Training and Education

BA (Hons) Education Studies
BA (Hons) Primary Education
PGCE

Journalism and PR

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

Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management

BSc (Hons) ESports Event Management
BSc (Hons) Tourism and Aviation Management
BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management
BA (Hons) Events Management
MSc Tourism and Events
MSc Tourism and Hospitality
MSc Tourism and Aviation
MSc Sustainable Tourism