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Adult Learner Progression Scheme

If you are already on the route to higher education and studying any Access to Higher Education course or a vocational Level 3 course such as a CACHE or BTEC course, then our Progression Scheme can set you up with the tools and knowledge to make the step to university easier. We’re here to support you through the UCAS application journey.

 

 

Benefits

  • 16 tariff points to complement your offer for eligible University of Sunderland undergraduate courses*
  • Meet people from across the North East also interested in studying at the University of Sunderland
  • Develop essential skills to use in your degree
  • Get a taste of university life
  • See where you could be studying – facilities, social spaces, where you can eat, the library and much more
  • Online workshops including writing a personal statement
  • Dedicated staff contact throughout
  • Tailored information, advice and guidance (IAG)

* To be eligible for the tariff point reduction students must successfully complete the scheme and make us their firm choice before the UCAS deadline of that academic year. The point reduction cannot be deferred – it must be used within the same academic year.  

Key selling points

  • No entry requirements or assessment required
  • Flexible programme of events suit your needs

How to get involved

Please email progression.schemes@sunderland.ac.uk for more information or sign up below: 

What courses can the 16 University of Sunderland tariff points be used against?

Your 16 University of Sunderland tariff points can be used against the majority of our courses, excluding MBChB Medicine. However, the following courses are not eligible for the tariff points reduction but do qualify for a guaranteed interview, providing applicants meet or are predicted to meet the required grades:

  • BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
  • BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
  • MPharm Pharmacy

Mature Students’ Advisers

"Hi, I’m Paul and I coordinate the University’s Adult Learner Progression Scheme, aimed at supporting adult learners wishing to return to education. Working with the regional colleges, we support a lot of adults studying an Access to HE course, supporting them through the UCAS application journey. We understand the apprehension about returning to education and indeed stepping foot onto a University campus, so that’s why Charlotte and I are here to reassure and support you.”

Mature Students’ Adviser

We have dedicated Mature Students’ Advisers to help you with any concerns. To get in touch, please contact Paul or Charlotte on 0191 515 3000 or email progression.schemes@sunderland.ac.uk

"Hi, I’m Charlotte and I work on the University’s Adult Learner Progression Scheme, aimed at supporting adult learners with their return to education. You may be considering higher education for the first time or be studying on an Access course – whatever stage you are at we are here to help. As Mature Student Advisers, Paul and I are here to provide you with tailored Information, advice, and guidance to support you with your transition into higher education. Our main aim is to ensure you feel supported and reassured throughout your journey, and we have developed a series of events and workshops to help with this! Please get in touch with us for more information."

Mature Students’ Adviser

We have dedicated Mature Students’ Advisers to help you with any concerns. To get in touch, please contact Paul or Charlotte on 0191 515 3000 or email progression.schemes@sunderland.ac.uk

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