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Over the past year, we’ve all seen the benefits of technology and keeping in touch online. We’ve also benefitted from online events; many events which normally require some form of travel and involve large groups of people coming together – including university open days – are now regularly taking place online.
Find out more about our Online Open Days at the University of Sunderland
There's no need to panic if you missed the UCAS application deadline. Even though it's best to sort out your application before the deadline, you still have a chance to land a place. We explore the options open to you after the deadline.
Check out how you can still land a place at university if you missed the UCAS deadline
Don’t worry, writing your personal statement isn’t as difficult as it might seem when you’re staring at an empty Word document. Here are some top tips on how to write the perfect personal statement.
Find out how to write the perfect personal statement
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UNILIFE: UNLOCKEDWhether you’ve checked us out at an Open Day and want to know more, or have never even heard of Sunderland, we're sure there's a few things about the city and the University that you don't know. Here's 10 great reasons to choose Sunderland...
Find out why Sunderland is an excellent choice
Distance learning is a flexible way of taking a course without the need to attend traditional lectures at a college or university, with the course material being delivered online. Distance learners studying with the University of Sunderland benefit from lectures and support delivered through our virtual learning environment, Canvas, which is accessible from internet-connected devices anywhere.
Learn more about distance learning
We caught up with Environmental Psychologist Dr Stephanie Wilke, whose research specialisms include how natural environments impact psychological behaviour, health, and wellbeing, for her take on this monumental right of passage.
Advice on moving away from home from Environmental Psychologist Dr Stephanie Wilke
We’ve all done it; arrived home from an open day and suddenly remembered that killer question that would have made the difference between choosing a university and looking elsewhere. Here are a few tips to make sure you get the most out of your day.
Discover how to get most out of an Open Day
With the help of the Head of Disability Services at the University of Sunderland, Ben Hodgson, we explore how and where students with disabilities can find help.
Explore how and where students with disabilities can find help.
Put simply, an MA (Master of Arts) is usually an arts-based course, while an MSc (Master of Sciences) degree is usually science or research based. However, MA degrees aren’t just about arts; a whole range of subject areas and courses can lead to the award of Master of Arts, including business and marketing, and social sciences.
Find out more about our range of MA and MSc degrees at the University of Sunderland
Are you thinking about postgraduate study, but not sure where to begin? It’s important to do your research before applying to university, to work out which course you want to study and where you want to study it.
Here are some things to consider when choosing a masters degree...
A postgraduate degree, (or masters degree) can unlock greater earning potential, further your knowledge of a subject and set you apart from other candidates when applying for jobs. Here we’ll talk you through some of the main reasons why studying a postgraduate degree might be right for you.
Discover some of the main reasons why studying a postgraduate degree might be right for you
Over the last year we have seen our online habits change dramatically, as we make the shift from physical connections to virtual ones. As a university we are committed to making our online platforms accessible to everyone and in order to do this we have introduced additional inclusive software to our website in the form of ReciteMe.
Learn more about digital inclusion at the University of Sunderland
Your personal statement is a key part of your UCAS application when you apply to university. You’ve probably already researched how to write a personal statement and you'll know that admissions tutors like to hear about work experience you’ve gained. But what if you haven’t had the opportunity to gain any work experience?
Read on to hear our tips for how to write a personal statement when you have no work experience
The coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives in many ways, from the way we view hygiene practices, to our (even stronger) reliance on technology to communicate, to the way we’ve come to appreciate the smaller joys in life. It has also changed the way we view some professions - the key workers.
Find out about key worker professions
Getting into university through Clearing isn’t the daunting process you might think it is. It can be fantastic opportunity to join a university you might not have considered before – perhaps a life-changing one like the University of Sunderland.
Find out why Clearing is a fantastic opportunity
It's a big thing when you have to make a decision on what to do next when it comes to your education. It's important to make the right choice, as the next few years will form you as a person. It's vital that you choose a university that suits your needs
Discover why you should study in the UK
Stuffing a year’s worth of pants, pans and knick-knacks into a rucksack isn’t just impossible – it’s unnecessary! When it comes to what to take to university, strategy and streamlining are key.
Find out what YOU need to take to uni