Case Study

Before I began university, I was studying at sixth form and I wasn't ready to go straight into a career as there was still so much more I wanted to learn. I was also working closely with the World Challenge organisation where I took part in aid work overseas. Being at university and only working part-time allowed me to keep exploring the world and gain experience in fields I would like to work in in the future.

After having a poor experience with another university and being so close to giving up, I managed to get in touch with the programme leader, who guided me through the application process and transfer. I chose Sunderland as I had a couple of friends who had studied here. I had only ever heard good things about Sunderland, and the people I knew studying at the University had amazing things to say about the support they had received.

My favourite aspects of the course are the modules, lecturers and support network. The modules were modern and relevant to my dissertation and future career aspirations, focusing on topics from the past, present and future. The ability to link theories and themes to our daily life and the real world makes learning much more interesting. The lecturers make learning fun by creating engaging lectures and suggesting interesting reads. They’re also here for you, whether it’s for a general chat or support throughout your degree. Being new to Sunderland and only joining in the third year, I was extremely worried as to how I would fit in and understand a whole different way of learning. Both the staff and students couldn't have been more welcoming, and I felt more of a sense of belonging on my first day at Sunderland than I ever had at my previous university.

The University of Sunderland fired up my passion which I had lost for learning. I gained a lot of confidence and self-belief thanks to the staff. Learning was made fun and relevant, which I didn’t think was possible during a global pandemic!"

Please note, this course is not currently recruiting.

Published 5 October 2021