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Our Open Days and applicant events are the perfect way to learn more about your chosen course and student life. Whether it’s an on-campus event or an online activity, we encourage you to join us and start connecting with your future classmates. Visit us and discover why Sunderland is a great choice.
We’ll be hosting events for offer holders and applicants throughout the year. You’ll be invited to these events via email, so don’t forget to check your inbox.
Join us at our next Open Day where you can explore the University's fantastic campus, meet current students and staff, and learn more about your chosen course.
If you can't make one of our Open Days, why not sign up for a campus tour? Our tours are delivered by Student Ambassadors or our home student recruitment team who love showing prospective students around campus. You'll see the libraries, teaching spaces, social areas, and course-specific facilities tailored to your subject of interest. You can even bring guests along.
View our AccessAble accessibility guides for support with planning your journey to visit the University.
Wednesday 1 May, 5 – 6pm
Online
Maybe not so much anymore... Artificial Intelligence (AI) and virtual production techniques could reduce costs and free the filmmakers of the future from physical sets and expensive location work.
Or, will filmmakers need to create bolder narratives and create even larger live-action stunts to attract audiences familiar with digital worlds and synthetic media?
Join renowned AI expert, former TV executive, and University of Sunderland Professor of Media Innovation Alex Connock for a discussion about the next revolution in film-making. With our lecturers, he will explore how new technologies can boost your creativity as well as the potential dangers, plus answer your burning questions.
Tuesday 28 May, 11am – 3:30pm
On campus
Gain a unique opportunity to work with current students, explore our varied facilities, and experience student life for the day. You'll work with current students and fellow applicants in taster sessions, including TV and screen workshops, experience in front of and behind the camera, and work with students on their final showcase.
This event begins at our Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's using the TV studios in the Media Centre. In the afternoon you'll then head to City Campus to use the facilities in Priestman Building. Travel between campuses will be provided and we can arrange travel back to Sir Tom Cowie Campus at the end of the day.
Thursday 30 May, 3pm – 4:30pm
The Fashion Show is an annual event where our Fashion Design and Promotion students are in charge of planning, managing, and hosting the event.
All of the featured garments have been created by University of Sunderland students with sustainability at the project's core.
The show will not only feature the incredible work of our first, second, and third-year students based at our Sunderland campus but also the beautiful work of our international students based in Tashkent and Singapore!
Wednesday 5 June, 3pm – 6pm
Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's
CineClub is a big part of university life for students studying Film and Media courses. It started over 25 years ago and has evolved over the years to become an open space to watch and discuss films that reflect different genres and themes – for the love of film. CineClub is a democratic club where any member – staff or student – can suggest and present a film.
To celebrate Pride month we are inviting our applicants for BA (Hons) Film and Media and BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication to take part in an exclusive Pride month CineClub.
For more information and to book, contact Barbara Sadler at barbara.sadler-1@sunderland.ac.uk.