University of Sunderland

Our forward-thinking academics, state-of-the-art facilities and strong links to world-renowned companies will provide you with the support you need to embark on your career journey.

We’re known internationally for the quality of our teaching and our research is classified as ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ adding to our growing reputation for academic excellence.

Our two Sunderland Campuses and the University of Sunderland in London are well located to provide you with a full and rewarding student experience, and we offer extensive opportunities and continued support when you graduate to help you stand out from the crowd.

Faculties

The University is made up of four academic departments known as Faculties:

• Faculty of Applied Sciences (contact details)
• Faculty of Arts, Design and Media (contact details)
• Sunderland Business School and Sunderland Law School (contact details)
• Faculty of Education and Society (contact details)

Faculties are responsible for teaching and learning, academic development and research, and working with partners in business and industry.

Subject areas

To find the right course you can use the Course Finder to search with a keyword, or browse by subject area:

• Business and Management
• Combined Subjects
• Computing
• Dance, Drama and Music
• Design
• Education
• Engineering
• English
• Environment, Health and Safety (postgraduate courses only)
• Fine Art
• Film, Media and Cultural Studies
• Glass and Ceramics
• Health Studies
• History
• Journalism and PR
• Languages
• Law
• Nursing and Caring Professions
• Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical and Clinical Sciences
• Photography
• Psychology
• Radio
• Social Sciences
• Sport and Exercise Sciences
• Tourism, Hospitality and Events
• TV, Video and New Media

Why choose Sunderland

Choosing a university isn’t always easy, but here are just a few reasons why choosing the University of Sunderland could be a life-changing decision.

• Best University in the North East – Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015 (voted by students)
• Shortlisted for University of the Year – Times Higher Education Awards 2012
• Best New University in the North East – Guardian University Guide 2012
• Top 10 in UK for Student Accommodation – Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015
• Top 5 in the world for satisfaction with residential service – International Student Barometer 2014
• Top 5 in UK for satisfaction with cost of living – International Student Barometer 2014
• Top 10 in the world for satisfaction with student advice – International Student Barometer 2014
• 92.5% of graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduating – Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey 2015
• Top 5 Students’ Union in the UK – Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015
• Ten academic areas are classified as having ‘world leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ research