Case Study

Before my studies I was working in a call centre and I decided I wanted a career change. I wanted to do something where I could help people and I wanted something more challenging. I chose to study at the University of Sunderland because I had heard that the employment rate for graduates was high. I had also studied at Sunderland previously and was comfortable with the University.

You should definitely research your courses; I actually changed from Criminology to Sociology in my second year. I felt I enjoyed the Sociology modules more and my best subjects were within policy and research. I struggled a little in my second year due to the change in courses but I got through it thanks to the great support from lecturers. I received help from support services, lecturers and my Programme Leader for many reasons at university. The support network is brilliant and I couldn’t have done it without this.

Since graduating, my career is going really well. I started undergoing support work in supported accommodation. I have since received an unconditional offer to enrol onto the MSc Psychology at the University of Sunderland and I intend to join the probation service in the future. My master's course starts in September, and I'm really looking forward to it!

I would absolutely recommend the University of Sunderland! I already have to a friend who is now due to start in September on the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year. Studying at Sunderland was like being at a theme park on the biggest roller coaster – there have been ups and downs along with scary moments, but there were many times where it all ran smoothly with lots of laughs along the way."

Please note, this course is not currently recruiting.

Published 22 August 2018