University of Sunderland

Work placements

Placements can play an important role in putting you ahead of the competition and securing your first job.

There are different forms of placements, from two week projects to year-long paid placements.

Many of our degree programmes offer you the opportunity to take a placement year in a company during your course. This experience is invaluable.

Students who take advantage of a placement year often find it gives them the edge in the jobs market and it also helps them to achieve a better grade of degree.

The smaller bite-sized placements also offer great experience and can still have such an impact, even in a short space of time.

We work with some of the country's leading companies and organisations to ensure that each placement meets the expectations of you and the employer.

Applying for a placement

Each of our four Faculties organises placements for its students. For more information please contact the relevant Faculty member of staff:

Faculty of Applied Sciences

Linda McMurrough 0191 515 3401

Faculty of Arts, Design and Media

Carole Machin 0191 515 3829

Faculty of Business and Law

Sarah Radford 0191 515 2319

Faculty of Education and Society

Secondary Education & Post 16 Placements: Colin Ling 0191 515 2178
Primary Education Placement: Duncan Moodie 0191 515 2385
Social Work / Community and Youth Work / Health and Social Care / Career Guidance: Lynn Sisterson 0191 515 222
Early Years Professional Status: Claire Jackson 0191 515 2479