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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 professions-focused courses, designed to fuel your ambition and shape your future. We'll provide you with everything you need to succeed, from placements to support from academic staff who genuinely care about where you’re headed next. Our strong industry links provide further advantages, from professional accreditations that show course quality, to networking events, guest lectures, and 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 you'll gain transferable skills that employers value, and life experiences you'll remember long after graduation.

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Undergraduate fees and funding

Learn how to pay your fees, discover what financial support is available to you, and 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, including 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.

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Integrated Foundation Year

The Integrated Foundation Year is an extra year before starting your three-year undergraduate degree, designed to build your study skills and subject knowledge so you feel ready to succeed.

If you've narrowly missed out on achieving your entry requirements, are returning to studying after a long period of time out of education, or have no formal qualifications but relevant work experience, this degree route could be for you.

Find out more about the Integrated Foundation Year
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Customised Awards Scheme

Our Customised Awards Scheme gives you the freedom to shape your degree around your career goals and personal interests – at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Choose from a wide range of modules to focus on one subject or combine multiple areas, creating a qualification that’s unique to you.

Find out more about how the Customised Awards Scheme works, entry requirements, and how to apply.

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