Graduate School

Graduate School support

• Application process management, admission and enrolment of postgraduate research (PGR) students
• Management of transfers, withdrawals, leave of absence and extensions
• Organisation of examination arrangements, including oral exams
• Annual monitoring and progression
• Changes to supervisory arrangements
• Support for PGR-related University committees
  
  

Get in touch

Whether you're a current or prospective PGR student, an academic, examiner, or an employer, you can contact us about all administrative aspects of PGR degrees: graduate.school@sunderland.ac.uk.

Our research community

Whether you're an international student transitioning to research in the UK, or you've lived and worked in the north-east your whole life, our Graduate School research community provides a warm welcome.

The community is about more than just a physical space, it's about a sense of belonging. Our commitment to being ‘life changing’ is echoed through feedback from our current PGR students:

“Being a member of the University of Sunderland graduate community is a rewarding and transformative experience. It's a collaborative environment in which diverse viewpoints come together, promoting intellectual growth. Support from peers and lecturers fosters a dynamic environment for discussion and exploration, making it easier to overcome difficult research challenges. Furthermore, networking opportunities in this community promote professional development, mentorship, and lifelong friendships."

Flora Samosir, PhD student

"The support from staff has been exceptional, always willing to provide help and guidance. There have also been multiple opportunities for professional development, including conferences, workshops, and training. Being part of the postgraduate community at Sunderland has been a great experience".

Mia Holley, PhD student (School of Medicine)

“As a part-time PhD student, the postgraduate community is an invaluable support network, helping me focus on my PhD while employed as a full-time academic. Academic sessions, such as writing retreats and conferences are complemented by socials such as ‘Wednesday lunch’ where meeting and chatting with friends and fellow PhD students has made me feel much more confident about my abilities, and more importantly, enjoy being a PhD student. “

Neal Lennox, PhD student and Senior Lecturer in Business and Finance