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Start your university journey with us. An undergraduate degree is the first step towards your career and life goals.

Choose from a wide range of career-focused courses. These are designed to support your ambition and shape your future.

We’ll give you the support you need to succeed. You’ll take part in placements and learn from staff who care about your progress. You’ll also develop transferable skills that employers value. Our strong industry links provide further advantages. These include:

  • Professional accreditations that show course quality
  • Networking events
  • Guest lectures
  • Mentoring opportunities

Benefit from multimillion pound investments on campus. Learn in modern facilities and get hands-on with the latest technologies and techniques. Live in an affordable city that continues to develop attractions and prospects for residents and visitors.

Study with us and gain life experiences you'll remember long after graduation.

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  • Top30We’re a top 30 UK universityGuardian University Guide 2026
  • 1stWe're 1st in the north-east for student satisfactionComplete University Guide 2026
  • Top10We're in the UK top 10 for teaching excellence Daily Mail University Guide 2026
  • Top10We're in the UK top 10 for student support servicesDaily Mail University Guide 2026

Undergraduate fees and funding

Learn how to pay your fees and discover what financial support is available to you. Explore our tips on managing the cost of living as a student in Sunderland.

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Placements and job opportunities

Explore all you need to know as a student about working during and after university. We've information around placement years, part-time job opportunities, and more.

Placements and job opportunities
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How to apply

Applying for university is an exciting time but can be overwhelming. It requires preparation and research, and you may have a lot of questions. So, to help you out, here's our guide on how to apply.

How to apply
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Integrated Foundation Year

The Integrated Foundation Year is an extra year before your three-year undergraduate degree. It helps you build your study skills and subject knowledge. This prepares you to start your degree with confidence.

If you have just missed your entry requirements, this route could be for you. It may also suit you if you are returning to study after a break. If you do not have formal qualifications but have relevant work experience, you may still be eligible.

Find out more about the Integrated Foundation Year
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Customised Awards Scheme

Our Customised Awards Scheme lets you shape your degree around your career goals and interests. It's available at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

You can choose from a wide range of modules. You can focus on one subject or combine different areas to create a degree that suits you.

Find out more about how the scheme works, the entry requirements, and how to apply.

Customised Awards Scheme

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