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Guaranteed progression to one of the UK’s leading modern universities In partnership with 2018-2019
ONCAMPUS is proud to work in partnership with
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the University of Sunderland to offer high-quality
university preparation programmes for About University of Sunderland
international students on the University campus. University of Sunderland Highlights 06
Faculties and Progression Degrees 08
The University of Sunderland is an innovative, forward-thinking
university with high standards of teaching, research and support, Faculty of Business, Law and Tourism 10
which sits at the heart of one of the UK’s most up-and-coming cities. Faculty of Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing 12
It has strong links with industry and business, and works closely with Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing 14
some of the world’s leading companies.
School of Arts and Creative Industries 16
The University has recently invested more than £130 million in its two Faculty of Education and Society 18
campuses – the Sir Tom Cowie Campus by the riverside, and the City Faculty of Computer Science 20
Campus in the city centre – so students can enjoy first-class facilities
and high-quality courses that are perfectly placed to ensure a life- About ONCAMPUS
changing student experience.
How ONCAMPUS Works 24
Our Programmes:
Undergraduate Foundation Programme 26
International Year One 28
Master’s Foundation Programme 30
About Student Life
Guide to Sunderland 34
Campus Life 36
Accommodation 38
Student Support 40
Applying
Next Steps and Application Form 42
Checklist 46
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University of
Sunderland
03
About University of Sunderland
Highlights State-of-the-art
Sunderland ‘Most Affordable University £8.5 million
in the UK for International Sciences Complex
Ranked
4th
Students’ – the cost of a degree allows students access to
Leeds
Hull is from £9,500 per year outstanding facilities
Liverpool
(Complete University Guide 2016)
in the UK for Hospitality, Event Birmingham
Management & Tourism TOP COURSES RANKED
26th
(Guardian University Guide 2018) Oxford (Guardian University Guide 2018)
London
No 04 Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism
Sunderland is under four hours by No 14 Fashion & Textiles
Sunderland partners with some of the train from London, and just over two
No 15 Film Production & Photography
world’s largest organisations such as: hours from Leeds and Birmingham.
in the UK for
No 15 Media & Film Studies
Microsoft | Yahoo! | Nissan No 21 Design & Crafts
Mechanical Engineering
(Guardian University Guide 2018)
Procter & Gamble No 26 Mechanical Engineering
No 27 Accounting & Finance
No 27 Journalism, Publishing & Public Relations
No 33 Pharmacy & Pharmacology
CitySpace
Students have
sports and recreation
facility houses
6 badminton courts,
a sports hall,
15 th
University of Sunderland is
70 station fitness suite ranked 15th in the UK for
voted Sunderland
and was a pre-Olympic
the BEST University Media & Film Studies degrees
training provider
in the North East, Guardian University Guide 2018
for the 2012
and 15th in the UK
Whatuni Student Choice
London Olympics
Awards 2015
£130 million
investment across
CIM|NCTJ|CIPD|IET the two campuses,
accredited degree programmes transforming
the learning
environment for
students
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About University of Sunderland
Faculties Professional Sunderland’s
accreditations partnerships
Many University of
Sunderland programmes
Most departments enjoy close
collaboration and partnerships
have professional with a number of industrial
accreditations from and global partners.
organisations such as: These include:
• Chartered Management
Institute (CMI)
• Chartered Institute of BT
Personnel and
Development (CIPD)
• National Council for the Nicholson Pfizer
McLaren
Training of Journalists
Faculty of School of Arts (NCTJ)
Business, Law and Creative Microsoft
• Institution of Engineering
and Tourism Industries and Technology (IET) Sony
GlaxoSmithKline
Business and Management Arts
Law Design Nissan Motor British
Manufacturing Airways
Tourism, Hospitality Journalism and PR Work (UK) Ltd
and Events Media experience
Performing Arts Many of Sunderland’s Sage
undergraduate degrees offer
Faculty of sandwich programmes which
Engineering Faculty of enable students to gain
valuable work experience
and Advanced Education and with companies such as:
Manufacturing Society • Nissan
• IBM
Engineering Combined Subjects • British Telecom
English • PricewaterhouseCoopers
History
Faculty of Health Social Sciences
Sciences and Teacher Training and
Wellbeing Education
Health, Nursing and Clinical “I had heard that Sunderland’s courses in Pharmacy
Sciences were really good, and having compared them to others I
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Faculty of decided Sunderland was better as it was affordable and
and Cosmetic Sciences Computer it would take less time to graduate. When I arrived in
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ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: PASS MARK FOR PROGRESSION ENGLISH REQUIRED
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT (IN ACADEMIC MODULES): 40% IELTS EQUIVALENT: 6.0
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance1 BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management
BA (Hons) Business and Economics* BA (Hons) Events Management1
BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management BA (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management1
BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management BSc (Hons) Tourism Management
BA (Hons) Business and Management 1
LLB (Hons) Law (Humanities pathway)
Studying Studying These degrees are also available at the University of Sunderland London campus. *Subject to approval
Business Law
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Master’s degrees
Many courses Sunderland Business School is a member of Students studying Law benefit from
the Chartered Association of Business Schools, an award-winning teaching team, the ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: PASS MARK FOR PROGRESSION ENGLISH REQUIRED
have gained BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT (IN ACADEMIC MODULES): 40% IELTS EQUIVALENT: 6.0
which has gained recognition in a number of opportunity to advise real clients as part
recognition league tables. As part of your course you will of a Student Law Clinic and perfecting
from bodies be offered many opportunities to work closely their skills in a mock court room. All this
Extended Award MA/MSc (please see page 31) MA Marketing
such as the with businesses like Caterpillar, Microsoft is supported by learning facilities that MSc Digital Marketing and Data Analytics MBA Marketing
This degree requires three months’ work experience that demonstrates the ability
Chartered and Nissan to ensure that your learning is include a well-equipped library and MBA Enterprise Innovation to work at manager level.
informed by the most current developments 24-hour access computing facilities. This degree requires three months’ work experience that demonstrates the ability
Institute of in business.
to work at manager level. MSc Operations and Logistics Management
Personnel and MBA Finance MBA Supply Chain Management
This degree requires three months’ work experience that demonstrates the ability
Development Exemptions to work at manager level.
MSc Tourism and Events
Students can get ahead with a number
Students advise MBA Hospitality Management
This degree requires three months’ work experience that demonstrates the ability
to work at manager level.
of exemptions, for example BA (Hons) real clients as part MBA Human Resource Management
This degree requires three months’ work experience that demonstrates the ability
MSc Tourism and Hospitality
This degree requires three months’ work experience that demonstrates the ability
Accounting and Finance provides to work at manager level. to work at manager level.
exemptions from nine of the of Sunderland’s MSc Human Resource Management LLM Criminal Law and Procedure
professional examinations of
the Association of Chartered Student Law MSc International Business Management LLM Human Rights
Certified Accountants
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About University of Sunderland
No. 1 in the
North East for
Faculty of Engineering: Degrees you can progress to
Engineering Mechanical
Guardian University
with guaranteed progression* to a University of Sunderland degree.
*subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.
and Advanced
League Tables 2018
Manufacturing Undergraduate degrees
ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: PASS MARK FOR PROGRESSION ENGLISH REQUIRED
ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES (IN ACADEMIC MODULES): 40% IELTS EQUIVALENT: 6.0
BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering
BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Studying Accreditations
Many of Sunderland’s
Engineering Engineering courses are
accredited by The Institution
Master’s degrees
The University invested over Recent engineering graduates of Engineering and Technology
(IET) as partially fulfilling the ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: PASS MARK FOR PROGRESSION ENGLISH REQUIRED
£1 million in state-of-the-art have been employed by ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES (IN ACADEMIC MODULES): 40% IELTS EQUIVALENT: 6.0
engineering technology and companies such as: educational requirements for
equipment in 2017. Aston Martin Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Triumph
status.
Dedicated engineering MSc Engineering Management MSc Project Management
laboratories, a state-of-the Millbrook
art metrology suite (where Expert Tooling and Automation MSc Manufacturing Engineering
you will use Computer-Aided Johnson Controls
Drawing (CAD) software), British Engines Ltd
an engineering library and Cummins Engines
workshop facilities allow you to
GlaxoSmithKline
gain vital practical experience 100% student
required by industry. Satisfaction
Europe’s most productive BEng (Hons) Mechanical
car plant, Nissan Motor Engineering and BEng
Manufacturing (UK) Ltd, is (Hons) Automotive
right on the doorstep, providing Engineering
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About University of Sunderland
Faculty of Degrees you can progress to
Health Sciences with guaranteed progression* to a University of Sunderland degree.
*subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.
and Wellbeing Undergraduate degrees
ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: PASS MARK FOR PROGRESSION ENGLISH REQUIRED
LIFE SCIENCES (IN ACADEMIC MODULES): 40% IELTS EQUIVALENT: 6.0
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) Psychology
BSc (Hons) Biopharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling
Studying Studying BSc (Hons) Cosmetic Science
BSc (Hons) Exercise, Health and Fitness
BSc (Hons) Public Health
BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Sciences
Pharmacy and Psychology MPharm Pharmacy (4-year degree) BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching
Pharmaceutical
6.5 IELTS, 65% in academic modules and an interview. Places limited to 10 per year.
Both of Sunderland’s BSc (Hons) courses
BSc (Hons) Physiological Sciences
Sciences
are accredited by The British Psychological
Society (BPS).
Graduates who achieve at least a second
Sunderland’s long-standing Pharmacy
School was founded in 1921, making it one of
class honours degree are eligible for the Master’s degrees
graduate basis for chartered membership
the most well connected in the UK.
of the BPS. This is the first step towards
Staff within the Department include ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: PASS MARK FOR PROGRESSION ENGLISH REQUIRED
becoming a chartered psychologist. LIFE SCIENCES (IN ACADEMIC MODULES): 40% IELTS EQUIVALENT: 6.0
qualified pharmacists and research
Psychology facilities include a cognitive
scientists in biomedical science, chemistry,
laboratory which includes experimental
pharmacology, dermatology and clinical MSc Drug Discovery and Development MSc Psychology
cubicles, a computing laboratory containing
therapeutics. Suitable for students who have not studied Psychology as a first degree.
30 PCs equipped with psychology-specific MSc Environment, Health and Safety (IOSH Accredited)
State-of-the-art facilities software such as SPSS, fOCUS II Observation MSc Sports and Exercise Sciences
include The Living Lab – a MSc Public Health
Psychology and PowerLab machines for
unique, purpose-built measuring physiological responses such as
environment, housing heart rate, galvanic skin response and
a mock hospital brain activity.
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About University of Sunderland
Official member of the
BBC’s Developing Talent
School of education partnership Degrees you can progress to
Arts and with guaranteed progression* to a University of Sunderland degree.
*subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.
Creative Industries Undergraduate degrees
ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: PASS MARK FOR PROGRESSION ENGLISH REQUIRED
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (IN ACADEMIC MODULES): 40% IELTS EQUIVALENT: 6.0
BA (Hons) Digital Film Production BA (Hons) Media Production
Studying
BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication
Professional
partnerships
Media and
BA (Hons) Film and Media BA (Hons) Social Media Management
The University of Sunderland
Communications
maintains close links and BA (Hons) Journalism BA (Hons) Sports Journalism
partnerships with many
organisations and employers.
Students benefit from Industry accreditations
These include:
some of the most include AVID and SADIE
The Royal Television Society
advanced media facilities with courses such as BA
in any UK university (Hons) Broadcast Media
The Radio Academy Master’s degrees
The Society of Editors
such as mediaHUB, Production being awarded
BBC
the University’s own the Creative Skillset Tick. ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: PASS MARK FOR PROGRESSION ENGLISH REQUIRED
digital publishing and ITN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (IN ACADEMIC MODULES): 40% IELTS EQUIVALENT: 6.0
broadcasting space, Sky
state-of-the-art TV TCS Media
and radio studios and RTS MA Magazine Journalism MA Radio
You will need higher grades or interview for progression.
digital post-production UKRD
MA Media Production (Film and Television)
facilities, computer suites, You will need higher grades or interview for progression.
journalism suites and a
surround-sound cinema.
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About University of Sunderland
Courses in this subject
were ranked best in
Faculty of the North East for
Education Overall Satisfaction
(National Student Survey 2017)
and Society Degrees you can progress to
with guaranteed progression* to a University of Sunderland degree.
*subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.
Undergraduate degrees
ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: PASS MARK FOR PROGRESSION ENGLISH REQUIRED
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (IN ACADEMIC MODULES): 40% IELTS EQUIVALENT: 6.0
Studying Studying Studying
Education Social English BA (Hons) Childhood Studies
You will need a DBS check and medical to progress onto this degree.
BA (Hons) History
The School of Education has over
100 years of excellence in teacher
Sciences Students will be equipped with
writing, research, and analytical skills
BSc (Hons) Criminology
BSc (Hons) Sociology
Students benefit from courses that BA (Hons) English
training. Education courses give that open doors to a wide variety of
students the best career prospects explore contemporary issues, enriching careers such as Journalism, Teaching
in the North East according to The minds and transforming lives. and Publishing. Students who study
Guardian University Guide 2016. • Students are encouraged to English, graduate with a life-long love
for language and literature.
Master’s degrees
engage in academic debate and to
develop skills in critical thinking,
communication and teamwork. ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: PASS MARK FOR PROGRESSION ENGLISH REQUIRED
Best career • All Sunderland’s courses include
100% HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (IN ACADEMIC MODULES): 40% IELTS EQUIVALENT: 6.0
prospects placement opportunities to relate Overall
in the North East theory to practice, thanks to the Satisfaction MA Education MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
University’s partnerships with local You will need higher grades or interview for progression. You will need higher grades or interview for progression.
The Guardian University
achieved by this course
employers, voluntary organisations,
local authorities and hospitals. National Student Survey 2017 MA English Studies
Guide 2016 You will need higher grades or interview for progression.
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ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES (IN ACADEMIC MODULES): 40% IELTS EQUIVALENT: 6.0
Studying BSc (Hons) Computing BSc (Hons) Games Software
Computer BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics BSc (Hons) Information Communication Technology
Science BSc (Hons) Computer Science BSc (Hons) Network Computing
Computer Science at Sunderland A number of Sunderland’s courses Top facilities Master’s degrees
achieved high ratings in the National are accredited by the UK’s Chartered
Sunderland offers one
Student Survey 2016: Institute for IT, the British Computer
of the most modern and
• Joint 2nd in the North East for Society. Students on accredited ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: PASS MARK FOR PROGRESSION ENGLISH REQUIRED
best equipped computing ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES (IN ACADEMIC MODULES): 40% IELTS EQUIVALENT: 6.0
assessment and feedback courses will automatically gain
environments in the UK. The
exemption from some of the
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development Informatics Centre is equipped MSc Computing
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towards chartered status. (suitable for those who have not studied computing before)
with over 240 computers,
Sunderland stands out for the quality which are continuously MSc Cybersecurity
and range of opportunities for work upgraded and have attracted
placements and industrial projects. praise in an independent
They have signed partnerships evaluation by the British
with Sony PlayStation, Cisco Computer Society.
and Sunderland Software
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City and engage with “ONCAMPUS has good teachers with experience
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About ONCAMPUS
How ONCAMPUS Your route to a degree at
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Access
University of Sunderland
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Our programmes at ONCAMPUS Sunderland are designed for ONCAMPUS Sunderland offers guaranteed progression* to a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the
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international students who do not meet the requirements for direct ni University of Sunderland, on successful completion of our Foundation, Year One or Master’s programmes.
entry to the University of Sunderland to study. You will benefit from ve
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the support we offer in preparing you to progress to the University.
y’s facilities
Pre-university Undergraduate degree
1 term 3 terms Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Business, Economics, Finance & Management degrees
Engineering & Sciences degrees
English Language Preparation
Undergraduate
Increase your English Improve your academic Expert university Progression to university Foundation
language level grades and study skills progression support degree
Master’s degree
Programme Humanities & Social Sciences degrees
Academic writing skills Additional year of study Expert guidance on which
equivalent to 13 years of UK degree to progress to Master’s
Academic reading skills study for undergraduate degree Life Sciences degrees Foundation
One-to-one support sessions Programme
Presentation and discussion Demonstrate academic level to
skills meet university requirements Faculty visits and meetings
Listening and note taking Present higher grades in Pathway
Business, Economics,
programme than achieved at high Finance & Management
school for undergraduate entry International
degrees
Year One
Learn the study skills essential
for success in UK universities
Additional research study
skills for Master’s students
ONCAMPUS Outstanding A proven track Part of the Quality
gives you... teaching and record of University from assured
support success day one
Through every step of your ONCAMPUS is part of The ONCAMPUS Sunderland ONCAMPUS Sunderland is
journey with us, you will be Cambridge Education Group, centre is located at the heart reviewed regularly by the
supported by highly qualified the UK’s leading university of the University, close to all Quality Assurance Agency
teachers and support staff, pathway provider since 1952. the University’s facilities. (QAA), which is responsible for
both in and outside the maintaining standards across
You will receive a University
classroom. Cambridge Education Group the UK university system.
student card, and with it you
was the first private institution
will have access to all the
Your personal tutor will meet to offer university foundation
University’s facilities, clubs
with you regularly to ensure programmes in the UK
and societies while you study
you are on track to pass the in 1985, and successfully
your ONCAMPUS programme.
programme and progress to prepares hundreds of students
your chosen degree. for the UK’s top universities You will meet your course
every year. leader at the University before
Your personal tutor is also you start your degree, and
there to help you with any have the opportunity to try out
issues you might have inside some of the excellent facilities.
or outside the classroom.
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24 25About ONCAMPUS
Undergraduate
Foundation Up to
Programme (UFP) 25 hours
of classroom-based
60%/40%
examinations/coursework
This programme gives guaranteed progression* to Year 1 of a wide range of undergraduate degrees or the International Year One in
study time a week
Business and Management.
Pass mark for English level required
Degree progression route guaranteed (IELTS equivalent) for
progression from progression (internal
Pathways Modules academic modules* assessment)*
Economics & Business 6.0
Business English Skills for Business 40% (with no component
Finance Behaviours lower than 5.5)
6.0
Extended Engineering & English Pure Physical Sciences Skills for Science 40% (with no component
Undergraduate Physical Sciences Mathematics
Undergraduate lower than 5.5)
Foundation
Foundation
Programme
Programme Globalisation & Human Skills for Humanities 6.0
(3 terms) Humanities and Undergraduate degree
English 40% (with no component
(4 terms) Social Sciences Internationalisation Interactions and Social Sciences lower than 5.5)
6.0
Biology & 40%
Life Sciences English Molecular Biology Skills for Science (with no component
Biochemistry lower than 5.5)
3 terms
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Number Per term Annual Per term Annual Lab
Dates and fees undergraduate degree
of terms Standard Standard Lab based based
starting in
11 June 2018 - 07 June 2019 4 £3,300 £13,200 £3,665 £14,660 September 2019
Entry criteria
24 September 2018 – 07 June 2019 3 £4,250 £12,750 £4,585 £13,755 September 2019
24 September 2018 - 16 August 2019 4 £4,250 £17,000 £4,585 £18,340 September 2019
07 January 2019 – 16 August 2019 3 £4,250 £12,750 £4,585 £13,755 September 2019
English level:
All programmes are subject to a £300 registration fee and £2,200 refundable deposit.
or equivalent, with no single element less
From 4.5 IELTS Note: Modules are subject to availability and you will be guided onto the best combination of academic modules for your intended degree when you
than 4.0, for 3-term UFP.
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International
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International Business,
International Management and • Organisational Behaviour
Year One 40% 6.0
Year One Accounting • Principles of Management Undergraduate degree
(3 terms)
(4 terms) • Management Accounting
• Business Environment
• Marketing and Advertising
3 or 4 terms
IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5 IELTS 6.0
English language level
Number Per term Annually Progressing to undergraduate
Dates and fees
of terms Standard Standard degree Year 2 starting in
Entry criteria
11 June 2018 – 07June 2019 4 £3,300 £13,200 September 2019
24 September 2018 – 07 June 2019 3 £4,250 £12,750 September 2019
English level: 24 September 2018 – 16 August 2019 4 £4,250 £17,000 September 2019
or equivalent for 3-term IY1. 07 January 2019 – 16 August 2019 3 £4,250 £12,750 September 2019
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All programmes are subject to a £300 registration fee and £2,200 refundable deposit.
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Master’s
Foundation Up to
Programme (MFP) 25 hours
of classroom-based
60%/40%
examinations/coursework
The Master’s Foundation Programme is a three-term programme, study time a week
with guaranteed progression* to a wide range of Business-related
Master’s degrees at the University of Sunderland.
Pass mark for English level required
Degree progression route guaranteed (IELTS equivalent) for
progression from progression (internal
Pathway Modules academic modules* assessment)*
All students study the following modules,
Master’s plus English for Academic Purposes:
Foundation • Organisations and Behaviour, Principles of
Business 40% 6.0
Programme Management (September start)
Master’s degree
(3 terms) • Principles of Management, Business
Environment or Marketing (January start)
1 term 2 terms 3 terms
English language level IELTS 4.5 IELTS 6.0
Entry criteria Fast-track your career in business, marketing or human
English level: resource management with this extended course designed to
or equivalent, with no single element enable third-class degree holders to pursue a postgraduate
From 4.5 IELTS
less than 4.0 for 3-term MFP. qualification. Demonstrate your value to employers. Qualify
for senior roles with significant responsibility.
Academic requirements:
Successful completion of Bachelor’s degree or The course prepares you for senior roles, your aim is to
Degree accelerate your progress towards well-paid positions
equivalent from a recognised university.
of leadership. On completion of the first term, you can
Guideline minimum age:
transfer to a range of postgraduate courses, including:
21+
• MSc Human Resource Management (15-month)
• MA Marketing (15-month)
For a full list of progression degrees see pages 10–21. • MSc Finance and Management (15-month)
*Guaranteed progression is subject to meeting the specified entry criteria. • MSc International Business Management (15 month)
• MSc Operations and Logistics Management (15 month)
• MA Integrated Marketing Communications (15 month)
Number of • MSc Digital Marketing and Data Analytics (15 month)
Per term Annual Progressing to Master’s degree
Dates and fees • MSc Tourism and Events (15 month)
terms Standard Standard starting in
• MSc Tourism and Hospitality (15 month)
24 September 2018 – 14 December 2018 1 £4,250 £4,250 January 2019
24 September 2018 – 07 June 2019 3 £4,250 £12,750 September 2019 In advance of this, you will take the module ‘Introduction
to Postgraduate Projects, Research Methods and Study
07 January 2019 – 16 August 2019 3 £4,250 £12,750 September 2019
Skills’ (PGBM001), which will give you the skills required to
07 January 2019 – 07 June 2019 2 £4,250 £8,500 September 2019
Extended
undertake a project relevant to their chosen course.
25 March 2019 – 16 August 2019 2 £4,250 £8,500 September 2019
10 June 2019 – 16 August 2019 1 £4,250 £4,250 September 2019
All programmes are subject to a £300 registration fee and £2,200 refundable deposit.
Master’s MA/MSc Course
15 months Full
Home/EU
£6,750
International
£15,000
Intakes
July and November
All applications should be made directly to
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*Courses and intakes are subject to change and can be removedAbout Student Life
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facilities in the UK, in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, with Newcastle, Durham and Edinburgh nearby. Sunderland Aquatic Centre is an indoor sports complex also containing
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Campus
Life Based at the heart of the City Campus, CitySpace is
the University’s £12 million sports and social facility for
Sunderland students to enjoy. Chosen as a pre-Olympic
training provider for the 2012 Olympic Games, CitySpace
houses a vast six-badminton-court sports hall, 70-station
fitness gym, strength and conditioning room, sports massage
and injuries centre, an indoor climbing wall and social,
catering and leisure space.
The Murray Library based on the City Campus acts as
It is home to a wide range of sporting and physical
a one-stop learning resource. Refurbished in 2012, the
activities including the University BUCS (British
Library is spread across three floors and contains books,
Universities and Colleges Sport) clubs and
journals, computers and other learning and research
teams and Elite Athlete support.
resources.
Prospect Building, at the riverside campus, also recently
redeveloped, includes another Library, several catering
areas and the David Goldman Informatics Centre – which
houses over 300 computers in one space.
The Gateway is one of the busiest buildings and is home
to most of the University’s support services, including
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About Student Life
Living in Sunderland
Accommodation
Panns Bank
Accommodation
guaranteed until
31 JULY
Rent is from
£79 per week
and includes
utility bills
All ONCAMPUS of residence and takes you to
students are either campus. This service
guaranteed operates throughout the day.
safe and secure Students can also buy Travel
accommodation Cards to use on the Metro at a
close to where reduced cost.
they are studying. Student Cover
The University has its
It’s essential for international students to take out
own quality, purpose-built
adequate insurance while studying. ‘Student Cover’
accommodation, giving
has been created in partnership with Endsleigh, the
you the option of a single
UK’s largest student insurance provider. With both
study-bedroom in a secure
standard and premium options, ‘Student Cover’
environment. All-male and
is specifically designed to meet your needs while
all-female flats can be made
studying with us – from the time you set off to the
available, dependent on
moment you arrive back home.
application date and availability.
For more information about Student Cover visit
There is a free Campus Bus Self-catering, En-suite
Key features: www.oncampus.global/insurance
service for students, which with fully
picks you up from your halls equipped kitchens
Wi-Fi.
Free Campus Bus
service.
Prices per week are
around £79 for a
standard room and £95
for en-suite rooms.
38 39About Student Life
You’ll get the Voted by you for you, our
opportunity to sign student ambassadors
Student up to sports and represent the views of
Support social activities
during induction
students and help shape
and influence the student
experience in collaboration
We know international students have different needs from those already in the UK, so
that’s why we’ve designed a comprehensive student support system that ensures you feel
with centre staff
supported every step of the way.
Our fabulous
Before you arrive Induction
pre-arrival app contains Once you’ve confirmed your The induction week at
all sorts of useful place at ONCAMPUS, we’ll ONCAMPUS is one of the
help with a whole host of most important weeks in
information for you to things such as visas, what helping you to settle in. You’ll
to expect on arrival in the meet new friends, pick up
download before you UK, insurance and how your timetable, meet your
arrive at ONCAMPUS to get to the centre. We’ll personal tutor and academic
provide information on teachers, tour the centre and
accommodation, finance the University and sign up to
and things to bring with you, sports and social activities.
from essential forms and
There’s lots to do before your
Faculty visits,
certificates to advice on extra
clothes for winter!
lessons start and alongside experience days and
the fun things there might also
Our fabulous pre-arrival be a little bit of boring form campus tours help
app contains all sorts of filling too…
useful information for you to you settle into
download before you arrive at
ONCAMPUS. student life
Download
now
Throughout the year
Our support before you arrive is just the beginning. Not only
do you have access to all the standard things you’d expect –
your own personal tutor, small tutor groups and our online
academic platforms (such as Moodle) – you’ll also find the
following:
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meeting any targets and setting up additional academic
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an opportunity for me to gain more
support if you are struggling in any area.
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and also a way to groom my leadership To prepare you for a smooth progression to the University
skills. I will make the best of my time of Sunderland, there is plenty of activity to make you feel
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40 41Applying
ONCAMPUS SUNDERLAND
APPLICATION FORM
Next
Steps Apply ONLINE at www.oncampus.global/apply or return this form to:
Admissions Office, ONCAMPUS, Kett House, Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2JH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1223 345698 Fax: +44 (0)1223 346181 Email: admissions@oncampus.global
Please write neatly using BLOCK CAPITALS in black ink or typescript.
Incomplete application forms submitted without ALL the supporting documents will delay the decision process.
1. Use of agent (if none, please proceed to section 2)
Please complete the details below and see section 14 of the Conditions of Enrolment which can be found at
www.oncampus.global/terms
1 Submit your application by one of the following methods:
• Online: www.oncampus.global Email: admissions@oncampus.global Representative name
• Fax: +44 (0)1223 346181 Branch
• Post: Admissions Office, ONCAMPUS, Kett House, Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2JH, United Kingdom
Please remember to include all relevant documentation:
• academic transcripts (with translations if not originally in English) 2. Personal details (must be completed)
• evidence of English level
Title (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms etc)
• passport.
Additional documentation may be required depending on the course. Our Admissions team will contact you should this be First name(s) Family name
the case. Date of birth (dd/mm/yy) Age on entry
Nationality (as passport) Gender
2 Our Central Admissions team will review your application.
Country of permanent residence
We will send you an offer letter which will list any outstanding conditions. We will remove any conditions that have already been met.
If we think the course is not right for you, we will suggest an alternative. Home address Parent address (if different)
If we have any queries about your application, we will contact you for further information.
3 To accept your place on the course you will need to meet all the remaining conditions, including payment of the deposit/
registration fee or proof of government sponsorship. We can only confirm your place once all conditions have been met, Postcode Postcode
although once the deposit is paid we will hold a place for you. Country Country
Please note that if you require a visa to study with us, you may need to provide additional evidence to comply with the visa
regulations in the UK. These are the requirements of the government and not of ONCAMPUS. Your assistance in meeting Mobile (incl. country code) Mobile (incl. country code)
these requirements is much appreciated. Telephone (incl. country code) Telephone (incl. country code)
Student email
4 Once you have paid your deposit and met all the conditions of offer, we will confirm your place and send you a
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) or a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) if you do not need a CAS.
If you need a visa, you will need to use your CAS/CoE to support your visa application. Please note a CAS can only be issued 3. Payment of tuition fees
three months before the start of the course.
Self Parent/ Guardian Company sponsor Government sponsor
5 We will send you pre-arrival information.
The accommodation application form will be included in the pre-arrival information. You should complete the form, selecting 4. Disability/special needs
your preferred option, and return it to ONCAMPUS Sunderland by email to liveinsunderland@oncampus.global If you have a disability, impairment or medical condition which may affect your studies please provide details below.
6 You will then need to apply for a visa if you require one to study in the UK. It is your responsibility to obtain a visa before
you travel to join the course.
If you do not have a valid visa, you will not be able to join the course so please make sure you apply as soon as possible.
You will need to pay at least the first term’s tuition fees before you begin your programme of study at ONCAMPUS.
You should arrive on the weekend before the arrival date; please check your CAS statement or CoE for further details.
5. Criminal convictions
Newcastle is the closest international airport to ONCAMPUS Sunderland. You can transfer to your accommodation by
train, coach or taxi. Public transport is the cheapest option. Read the pre-arrival information we will send you for more Do you have any criminal convictions?
details. Yes No (Your enquiry cannot be processed if you do not complete this section)
42 43Applying
Checklist
Before sending the application, please ensure you have:
Completed the application form in full and signed it
Enclosed your academic qualifications
Enclosed a copy of your passport and copies of previous
UK visas
Enclosed copies of transcripts for all your relevant
qualifications (with certified English translated copies if
in any other language) Follow our latest news
Read the Student Cover insurance policy document
facebook.com/oncampusglobal
(if choosing this option) at www.oncampus.global/
insurance, or if not choosing Student Cover that you instagram.com/oncampus_global
have included proof of alternative insurance
twitter.com/oncampusglobal
Provided an explanation of any gaps in your academic
record e.g. CV (if applicable)
Enclosed a financial guarantee/sponsor letter
Enclosed an immigration check form
Provided evidence of sufficient funds in a suitable bank
account to meet the UKVI 28-day requirement (if Tier 4
visa required)
Enclosed a certificate for a Secure English Language
Test such as IELTS
HEAD OFFICE
Cambridge Education Group
Kett House, Station Road, Cambridge,
CB1 2JH, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1223 345698
Email: admissions@oncampus.global
Web: www.oncampus.global
Fax: 44 (0)1223 346181
CENTRE ADDRESS
ONCAMPUS Sunderland
The Johnson Building
University of Sunderland, City Campus
Sunderland SR1 3SD
Information in this brochure is correct at time of issue in December
2017. ONCAMPUS and the University Partner reserve the right
to alter, reschedule or close courses which do not remain viable;
students will be informed.
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