UniversityHighlights
The University of Sunderland has 20,000 students based on its
campuses on the North East coast of the UK, in London andHong Kong. With a long-established commitment to widening
participation and world-leading research, the university has a
track record for providing quality student experiences.

A UK

Top 50

Universityof the Year forSocial Inclusion

About University of Sunderland

University

Guardian UniversityGuide 2024

The Times and The Sunday Times
Good University Guide 2021

156

nationalities
represented in its
student population

State-of-the-art£8.5
million

Sciences Complex
allows its students accessto outstanding facilitiesTuition fees from:

Population ofSunderland

270,000+Over

15

places of worship

Sunderland partners withsome of the world’s largest
organisations such asMicrosoft,YahooNissan
Procter & Gamble

University of Sunderland

Accommodation fees from:£ 15,420 x 1 year (ONCAMPUS)£5,700 x 1 year

£ 16,000 x 3 years (University)£4,100 x 3 years

University in London£ 21,480 x 1 year (ONCAMPUS)£9,600 x 1 year

£ 26,350 x 3 years (University)£9,000 x 3 years

Total cost from:£80,020(including £1,400 annualinternational UG discount)£137,130(fee based on a similarlyranked university)

Based on a Business pathway. Accommodation costs for a 40-week study year.
Prices correct as of December 2023 and based on September 2024 entry. All prices subject to change.

Studying in Sunderland offers great value for money.

If you study International Year One you could save even more!

FacultyHighlights

Health and Life Sciences

With several subjects continuing to rise through the rankings
every year, Sunderland focuses on providing expert teaching
and hands-on learning opportunities.

100%

student satisfaction inBiomedical Science

About University of Sunderland

NSS 2021

Ranked5th

6th

Guardian University Guide 2024

Guardian University Guide 2024

in the UK for
Film Production andPhotography

in the UK for
Pharmacy andPharmacology

Accredited degree programmes

Rankedin the UK forMedia and Film Studies
Guardian University Guide 2024

Rankedin the UK for
Tourism, Hospitality and
Event Managementin the UK for
student satisfaction for
LLB Law students

6th

Guardian University Guide 2024

NSS 2021

RankedRankedin the UK for
Accounting and Financein the UK for
Journalism

17th

18th

Guardian University Guide 2024

Guardian University Guide 2024

in the UK for
Sports Science

4thRanked

12th
CIM|NCTJ|CIPD|IETRanked

100%

student satisfaction in
Forensic Psychology
NSS 2021

Top 30in the UK

for Health Sciences
Complete University Guide 2024

Business, Social Sciences and Humanities100%

student satisfaction in
Business and FinanceManagement

Law students
benefit from amock courtroom topractise their skills

NSS 2021

100%

student satisfaction in
Fashion Journalism
NSS 2021

Engineering and Physical Sciences

4thTop 25

Guardian University Guide 2024

Guardian University
rankings by subject 2024

in the UK for
Computer Science andInformation Systems

The David Goldman
Informatics Centre is a‘computing cathedral’housing over 200
workstations

Accredited byIET and BCS

Undergraduate degrees you canprogress towith guaranteed progression, subject to achieving the progression criteria, to a University of Sunderland degree.
Progression to Year 2 of these degrees available through the International Year One programme.

Business, Economics, Finance and Management pathway

with guaranteed progression, subject to achieving the progression criteria,
to a University of Sunderland degree.

English Required IELTS equivalent: 6.0 - no component lower than 5.5
Pass Mark for progression: 40% in academic modules

English Required IELTS equivalent: 6.0 - no component lower than 5.5
Pass Mark for progression: 40% in academic modules
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance1 (iCAS option)

BA (Hons) Events Management1

Extended Award MA/MSc (please see page 17)

BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management (iCAS option)

BSc (Hons) Esports Event Management1

LLM Commercial Law and International Trade*BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management (iCAS option*)

BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management1 (iCAS option)

LLM Criminal Law and Procedure

BA (Hons) Business and Management (iCAS option)

BSc (Hons) Tourism and Aviation Management

BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management (iCAS option)

BSc (Hons) Tourism Management

LLM International Human Rights*

1

LLB (Hons) Law (iCAS option)

Humanities progression degrees

BA (Hons) Childhood Studies

BA (Hons) Journalism

BA (Hons) English: Creative and Professional Writing

BA (Hons) Media Production

You will need a DBS check and medical to progress onto this degree

Progression Degrees

Master’s degrees you canprogress to

BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism
BA (Hons) Film and MediaBA (Hons) Film Production

BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication
BA (Hons) Social Media Management
BA (Hons) Sports Journalism
BSc (Hons) Criminology

LLM Law*
MA Childhood and Youth Studies*

MSc International Business Management

BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions
BSc (Hons) Game Development (iCAS option)
Students can also progress from the Business pathway

Life Sciences pathway
English Required IELTS equivalent: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
Pass Mark for progression: 40% in academic modules
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry (iCAS option)

BSc (Hons) Physiological Sciences

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons) Psychology (iCAS option)

BSc (Hons) Biopharmaceutical Science (iCAS option)

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling (iCAS option)

BSc (Hons) Clinical Psychology (iCAS option)

BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Sciences

BSc (Hons) Cosmetic Science (iCAS option)

BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching

BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology (iCAS option)
BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry (iCAS option)
BA (Hons) Physical Education and Youth Sport

MPharm Pharmacy (4-year degree)
7.0 IELTS (no component less than 6.5), 65% in all academic modules(Biology, Chemistry and Skills for Science), plus an interview.

MSc Inequality and Society*MSc Leadership in Criminal Justice and Policing*

MA Journalism / MA Journalism (Sport)*

MSc Project ManagementMA Marketing1

MSc Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Formulations*

MA Public Relations*MSc Psychology (Conversion)
Suitable for students who haven’t studied Psychology before

MA Radio, Audio and Podcasting*MSc Public Health

MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
You will need higher grades or interview for progression

MSc Sports and Exercise Sciences

MSc Applied Cybersecurity

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (iCAS option)

MSc Finance and Management1

MA English Studies
You will need higher grades or interview for progression

MBA (Generic) Master of Business Administration

BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics (iCAS option)

MSc Drug Discovery and Development
MSc Human Resource Management

English Required IELTS equivalent: 6.0 - no component lower than 5.5
Pass Mark for progression: 40% in academic modules
BEng (Hons) Engineering Technologies

MSc Data Science

MA Education
You will need higher grades or interview for progression

MA Visual Practice*

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (iCAS option)

MSc Cosmetic Science*

MA Design*

Engineering and Physical Sciences pathway

BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering (iCAS option)

MSc Computing
Suitable for students who have not studied computing beforeMSc Tourism and Aviation
MSc Tourism and Events
MSc Tourism and Hospitality

MSc Applied Data Science*MSc Applied Project Management*

1
These degrees are also available at the University of Sunderland’s London campus.
*additional progression requirements for these degrees. Please visit www.oncampus.global for more details.
Please note that not all programmes are available for a January start. Please visit www.oncampus.global for more details.

Your route to a degree atUniversity of Sunderland

How ONCAMPUS

Works

Our programmes at ONCAMPUS Sunderland are designed for international students
who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to study at the University of Sunderland.
You will benefit from the support we offer in preparing you to progress to the University.

ONCAMPUS Sunderland offers guaranteed progression* to a wide range of undergraduate
and postgraduate degrees at the University of Sunderland, on successful completion of ourFoundation, International Year One or Pre-Master’s programmes.
*subject to meeting the specified criteria.

Pre-university
1 term3 terms

Undergraduate degree
Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Improve academic grades
and study skills

Expert university
progression support• Academic writing skills• Additional year of study
equivalent to 13 years of UK study
for undergraduate degree• Expert guidance on which
degree to progress to

About ONCAMPUS• Academic reading skills• Presentation anddiscussion skills• Listening and note taking• Demonstrate academic level tomeet university requirements

Progress touniversity degree• One-to-one support
sessions• Faculty visits and meetings• Present higher grades in pathway
programme than achieved at highschool for undergraduate entry• Learn the study skills essential for
success in UK universities

Undergraduate
Foundation
Programme

gives you...

Through every step of yourjourney with us, you will besupported by highly qualified
teachers and support staff,
both inside and outside theclassroom.
Your personal tutor will meetwith you regularly to ensurethat you are on track to pass
the programme and progress
to your chosen degree.
Your personal tutor is also
there to help you with any
issues you might have insideor outside the classroom.

A proven trackrecord of success

ONCAMPUS is part ofCambridge Education
Group, one of the UK’s
leading university pathway
providers since 1952.

Cambridge Education
Group was the first private
institution to offer universityfoundation programmes
in the UK in 1985, andsuccessfully prepares
thousands of students for
the UK’s top universities
every year.

Part of theUniversity fromday oneInternationalYear One

MemberThe ONCAMPUS Sunderland

centre is located at the heartof the University, close to all
the University’s facilities.
You will receive a University
student card, and with it
you will have access to all
the University’s facilities,
clubs and societies while
you study your ONCAMPUS
programme.
You will meet your course
leader at the University
before you start your degree,and have the opportunity totry out some of the excellent
facilities.

Humanities & Social Sciences degrees
Life Sciences degrees• Additional research study skills forMaster’s students

Outstanding
teaching andsupport

Engineering & Sciences degrees

2023-24

Business, Economics,Finance & Management degrees

PreMaster’sProgramme

Master’s degree

Increase your English
language level

English Language Preparation

Business, Economics, Finance & Management degrees

Olympic-sizedswimming pool

Guide toSunderland,
Englandlocated within Sunderland’s
Aquatic Centre

an indoor sports complex also
containing a diving pool anda gymnasium. It is the only full
Olympic-standard pool in North
East England between Glasgowand Leeds.

Sunderland offers the perfect combination of city and seaside
living and is a friendly, diverse and affordable place to live andstudy. With miles of beautiful coastline, beautiful parks, aninternational-class airshow, and the award-winning National
Glass Centre, the city has much to showcase.

Enjoy miles ofbeautifulcoastline

at hidden gems such as Seaburnand Roker, offering blue flag
beaches, kayaking, canoeing,abseiling and surfing for theadventurous.

Over50Population of over

270,000+

restaurants withincity centre
including Indian, Thai,
Italian and many more...

2

Just over 30 minutes to

Newcastleor the “Toon” as it’s locallyknown. Visit the popular
Quayside, marvel at theiconic Angel of the North andembrace the friendly Geordie
welcome.

cinemas within
the city centre

plus a full size one on campus

A variety of popular

cultural
attractions

such as The National GlassCentre, the International Air Show
and Sunderland Museum andWinter Gardens.

Have fun dry slope
skiing, ice skating orwall climbing at theNorth East premiereski facility

Under1

mile toStadium of Light

15 minute walk from the Sir
Tom Cowie Campus or a 7minute cycle to the hugesporting stadiumD I G I TA L

MAP

About student life

Stadium Of LightONCAMPUS Sunderland
C I T Y G U I D E PA G E

To Roker Beach
1 mile from ONCAMPUS
classrooms
The Stadium
Of Light

oncampus.global/sunderland-city-guide

National
Glass Centre

St Peters
University Of Sunderland
Sir Tom Cowie Campus

River WearTo Newcastle,
Mosques andHindu Temple: 15 Miles

Wearmouth Bridge

Sunderland
Empire Theatre

Millfield

The Bridges
Shopping Centre
Sunderland
UniversityThe Royalty
TheatreUniversity
Of Sunderland
City Campus

Park Lane

Church Of
Holy Trinity

City Library
And Arts CentreSunderland Museum
And Winter Gardens

Accommodationin Sunderland

ONCAMPUS aims to make sure that finding a place to live while you study with us isquick and easy. It is very important that you have a place to stay when you arrive in
the UK, and while you can choose to organise your own accommodation, we strongly
recommend that all students book a room through our free service.
We have fantastic residences available for you to book in Sunderland, offering goodvalue for money. The details below indicate the types of facilities available and the pricerange you can expect from our accommodation options.

7-11 minute
walk tooncampus

Wi-FiAccess

Study
Area

LaundryFacilities

CommunalLounge

CCTV

En-Suite
Bathroom

Facilities Include:
Student loungeGames room
Communal study spaces
Laundry facilities
Reception area staffed 24 hours a day
Bike storage
Welfare support 24 hours a day£5,700Min

ONCAMPUS
accommodation
price range(annual)

All utility bills includedMax£10,200