Webcasts
Watch from anywhere in the world to find out more about the Sunderland experience. You’ll also have the opportunity to chat one-to-one with a member of our team to give you personalised answers to your questions.
Webcasts
We’ll be giving you a wealth of information on your most commonly asked questions on topics such as applying, courses, enrolling, modules, facilities, assessment methods, employability, and more. If you miss the webcast, don't worry; we'll send you a link to an on-demand version so you can watch it back at your own leisure.
Upcoming webcasts
Elvis, JFK and Roswell – the psychology of conspiracy theories
Wednesday 4 August 2021 - 3:00PM (BST)
Intrigued by the human mind and behaviour? Join our academics as they discuss how our undergraduate psychology courses examine such fascinating topics as why people believe in conspiracy theories.
PGCE Education Independent Distance Learning (IDL)
Thursday 5 August 2021 - 4:00PM (BST)
Thinking of studying an IDL course in Education? Not entirely sure which course is right for you? This webcast and live Q&A will discuss two of our most popular IDL courses: PGCE Early Years Teaching and PGCE Education. Join us to understand more about these routes, meet the academics behind the scenes and start your IDL journey with us.
On Demand
Setting up your own business at Sunderland
On Demand
Have a business idea but don’t know where to go from there? We have plenty of support in place at the University of Sunderland to help students develop their ideas into a business. Join us to hear more about the facilities, support and training we provide for entrepreneurs.
100 Years of Pharmacy
On Demand
Do you know about the history of pharmacy at Sunderland? Are you considering a career as a pharmacist? Join us to celebrate 100 years of pharmacy at the University. Learn about our history, the role of a pharmacist and how you can apply for our MPharm.
How to become a doctor of the future
On Demand
Are you considering a career as a doctor? Would you like to learn more about our Medicine course and the application process? Join us as we discuss the structure of the course, from Problem-Based Learning to anatomy and early clinical placements. Learn about the application process and hear from one of our second-year medical students.
Preparing your Applicant Art or Design Portfolio
On Demand
Applying for an Art or Design course? Not sure what to include in your portfolio? Join our academics as they explain the type of work you need to include, how to present it at its best and what to do with work you’re currently completing. The webcast will also prepare you for the kinds of questions you might be asked about your work.
Action! Stage and Screen Careers
On Demand
Are you interested in performance? Do you want to know more about studying a performance-based degree, and the employability opportunities available? Join us as we discuss the varied careers available in stage and screen performance and find out more about our BA (Hons) Performing Arts and BA (Hons) Screen Performance courses.
Nursing at Sunderland: the next generation of key workers
On Demand
Are you considering joining the next generation of key workers? Want to learn about a career as a Nurse? Join our academics as they give you an insight into our nursing courses and how to apply.
English at Sunderland: Where are we now?
On Demand
Do you have an interest in writing? Are you keen to take your writing further into a range of creative industries? Join our panel as they discuss our history of teaching English at Sunderland and find out more about our exciting new BA (Hons) English: Creative and Professional Writing course, the only one of its kind in the region.
Professional Policing
On Demand
Join Ben Middleton Programme Leader of our brand new course, BSc (Hons) Professional Policing as he discusses the routes available and how we are the only University to offer the course as a two-year accelerated route. This webcast is not to be missed if you are wishing to join the Police.
Routes into Teaching
On Demand
Join our Teacher Training academics and learn about the various ways of training to become a qualified teacher with the University of Sunderland. We explore the different undergraduate and postgraduate courses available, how placements work as part of these courses, funding to support your study, career options and many other insights.
Discover Media at Sunderland
On Demand
Learn about Media and Film Production; look at the difference between Film and Media and Media, Culture and Communication; dip into Journalism, Social Media and Screen Performance; and find out why the media community at University of Sunderland can lead to your dream job.
A guide to studying in the UK
On Demand
Are you interested in studying in the UK? Meet staff from our International Office and Students’ Union and hear directly from two of our current overseas students as they give you an insight into studying and living in Sunderland.
Where can an MBA take you?
On Demand
Are you considering accelerating your career with a globally recognised MBA degree? Find out where an MBA can take you from Professor Lawrence Bellamy, Academic Dean of the Faculty of Business, Law and Tourism and hear first-hand what you can expect from current MBA students.
Studying Law at Sunderland Law School: What to expect
On Demand
Are you interested in learning more about studying Law at Sunderland? Meet our academics and find out more about our Law School, what you can expect on the course and the range of fantastic opportunities you can take advantage of as a Law student.
Social Studies: Which course is right for me?
On Demand
Interested in Social Studies but not sure which course is right for you? This webcast will discuss three of our most popular Social Studies courses: Criminology, Health and Social Care and Sociology. Hear from our lecturers and graduates from these courses, as well as finding out more about the career opportunities that will be open to you.
PGCE Education Independent Distance Learning (IDL)
On Demand
Discover everything you need to know about our PGCE Education (IDL) course. Join our experts and get the answers to your most commonly asked questions. Boost your knowledge in order to make a successful application and qualify as a teacher from anywhere in the world.
