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Explore education and society, from Primary Education to TESOL, with our insightful articles, blogs, interviews and case studies.
Are you considering studying for a teaching degree and want to specialise in STEM subjects? Read on to discover why becoming a STEM teacher is both rewarding and beneficial to your career.
Find out more about teaching a STEM subject
Are you thinking about studying for a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) qualification? At the University of Sunderland, we offer a range of SEND courses appealing to both aspiring and practising SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators). Here, we explore all the reasons why considering working in SEND could be great for your career.
Learn about the benefits of working in SEND
It’s no secret that a career in education ranks incredibly highly when it comes to job satisfaction – but why become a primary school teacher? Explore the top ten reasons to becoming a teacher and find out more about this extraordinary career path.
Find out more about primary education.
Read more about university life with our student blogs
UNILIFE: UNLOCKEDStudying Sociology gives you an opportunity to have a career that you always wanted. If there is a social injustice that you want to change, then a Sociology degree could be right for you. Andrew Dalton, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, talks about why Sociology is worth studying, why Sunderland is the right place to do so and what career opportunities students have after graduating.
Find out what you can do with a Sociology degree
Being able to support yourself while taking the time to complete your teacher training course is an important consideration when it comes to making the decision to apply. In this article, we look at the different options available when it comes to teacher training funding.
Learn more about what teacher training funding is available
Are you considering a masters in TESOL with the University of Sunderland and want to learn more about your options? We have designed our MA TESOL course to be as flexible as possible in order to meet the needs of our diverse student population. Find out more about which route is right for you.
Learn how flexibly you can study MA TESOL
We caught up with Andrew Dalton, Senior Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Sunderland, to find out why Social Sciences are a great area to study at degree level.
Explore the impact studying Social Sciences can have on the way you think
Whether you complete your initial teacher education (ITE) in a school, college or other setting, your time in the classroom should be an exciting and stimulating part of your ITE programme. Here's what to expect...
Learn what to expect on your placement
Excitingly, our Faculty of Education and Society students and academics have recently re-located into a new space for teaching and learning. Wearside View has been recently refurbished and revamped to make our teaching and learning experience even better. You can find Wearside View at the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s.
Find out more about Wearside View
We’ve developed an exciting postgraduate course that focuses on leadership within the police and other criminal justice organisations. In this article we’re delving into just what makes it special.
Introducing...MSc Leadership in Criminal Justice and Policing
The satisfaction of helping young minds develop isn’t the only way you are rewarded as a teacher however – the financial rewards can be pretty fruitful too.
Learn how it really can pay to teach
We caught up with Kate Duffy, Senior Lecturer in Education Studies at the University of Sunderland, to find out why Education is a great subject to study at degree level.
Learn how studying Education enables you to change lives
Here at the University of Sunderland, we’ve been offering teacher training and education courses for decades. We're taking a look at the latest addition to the suite of courses we offer, the newly modified MA in Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion (SEND).
Find out more about MA SEND.
Our MA Childhood and Youth Studies course has been uniquely designed with the student at its core: one course with three different outcomes depending on your personal experience and aspirations.
Explore the three alternative pathways available on this course
The Criminology Society is perfect for students studying BSc (Hons) Criminology, who want to learn even more about the subject.
Read on to find out more about the Criminology Society
Spectral Visions provides a diverse platform for students, enabling its members to work with professional writers and renowned academics, and together with Spectral Visions Press, trains students to become accomplished professional publishers and editors.
Learn more about the Spectral Visions conference and Spectral Visions Press
English is a subject that can be applied to a huge number of industries and careers, as well as a route into graduate training schemes. Our English degrees aim to equip you with the skills, knowledge and contacts you’ll need for a successful career in the creative industries and beyond.
Find out what you can do with an English degree from the University of Sunderland
We caught up with Dr Alison Younger, Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Sunderland, to find out why English is a great subject to study at degree level.
Find out a little bit more about Dr Alison Younger and why she believes English is a great subject to study
Graduate Amy McLean has released her third novel – penning her first while she was studying English Literature at the University.
Find out more about Amy McLean and her new novel