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There are three terms in an academic year here at Sunderland University, Autumn, Spring and Summer...
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All of our undergraduate courses are taught in modules. Each module looks at one particular topic...
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Modules are usually taught over one semester. Most courses will have a list of core modules which everyone will study...
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Courses are carefully designed so that there is progression from one year to the next...
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Each module is worth a certain number of credits, depending on how much time it takes to complete...
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The University supports student-led initiatives that enhance the extracurricular activities available...
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How you spend the 1200 hours will depend on the types of study required by your course. Some courses involve a great deal of contact time...
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If you have applied for a course that requires a DBS check, for example to enable you to go out on placement, you'll need to have an enhanced DBS check and won't be able to go on placement until this has cleared...
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If you already have a higher education qualification and want to study another course at an equivalent or lower level...
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If you have a Bachelors degree (e.g. a BA or BSc) and want to study for another Bachelors level course, then you have ELQ...
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If you have a Bachelors degree (e.g. a BA or BSc) and want to study for a Masters degree (e.g. a MA or MSc) then you will not have ELQ...
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If you have ELQ status, you are not able to receive any loans from Student Finance, this includes both the Tuition Fee and Maintenance Loan...
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Terms dates are published in advance of each academic year, allowing you to plan around your studies...
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The availability of optional modules is subject to having met any prerequisites such as the completion of mandatory modules...
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While we recognise that balancing childcare and study can be difficult, timetables are intricate...
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We follow our own academic calendar, which is similar to the school year...
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After much careful thought and consideration, the University has taken the difficult – but necessary – decision to postpone the summer 2021 graduation ceremonies at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
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The University of Sunderland works in partnership with approximately 60 schools on our PGCE School Direct course, across primary and secondary settings.
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Find out more about our PGCE Education (Distance Learning) course, including information on placements, the application process and more.
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Find out more about our PGCE Early Years Teaching (DL) course, including information on placements, the application process and more.
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Find out more about our PGCE iQTS (Distance Learning) course, including information on placements, the application process and more.
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Find out more about our PGCE Primary Education with QTS course, including information on placements, the application process and more.
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Find out more about Healthcare Sciences and the pathways you can follow – Life Sciences and Physiological Sciences.
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Important changes to Law professional qualifications: information for aspiring solicitors
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Important changes to Law professional qualifications: information for barristers