Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.
We accept a maximum of 6 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.
You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include mathematics and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.
Our admissions policy uses a range of flexible options to support you to study with us. This may include a reduced offer of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points, (or equivalent). Find out if you're eligible for a tariff point reduction.
If you're studying an HND or Foundation Degree, you may be able to enter the final year of our degree course. For more information, please contact admissions@sunderland.ac.uk.
Portfolio requirements
We'd like to see evidence of your creative potential. You'll be expected to prepare a portfolio of your creative work which shows what you have done so far and what interests you. We're not looking for perfection as we appreciate you're still developing work.
Your portfolio should be a PowerPoint presentation, ZIP file or links to websites or videos. Here are some of our top tips:
- Remember it's about quality not quantity – aim for between 10-20 pieces of your work.
- Display a range of styles and techniques.
- Show us work completed in or outside of your studies.
- Include ideas that didn't work.
- Demonstrate your research, for example, design sheets or sketchbooks/scrapbooks of things that inspire you.
- Include photographs of 3D or large 2D work.
- We also like to see uncompleted or work in progress.
