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Thousands upon thousands of people who have studied here at Sunderland have gone on to careers that they never thought possible early in their lives.

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We don’t just offer you a high standard of education. We offer a flexible package of part-time options and postgraduate programmes that allow you to take the next steps in a life-changing process. You will be taught by academics, many of whom are leading their fields, especially in terms of research. We are proud of our two campuses. They are modern with state-of-the-art facilities providing you with an inspirational learning environment. Three reasons to choose one of our courses:

Earn more

“Before I started my postgraduate course I was in a relatively low paid job. But as I studied I could feel myself developing at a rate of knots. I now earn six or seven times as much as before – so the course has been an extremely good investment.” Ken Nottage, Managing Director of Gloucester Rugby Club MBA graduate

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“I needed the type of input and challenge that lecturers can give. They give me that extra push to finish work and meet deadlines. The course is also good for constructive criticism.” Allan Scott, part-time MA Fine Art graduate

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“I’ve always enjoyed learning. When I was younger I was put off ‘education’ because I thought it was dull and boring. The revelation to me was that ‘education’ and ‘learning’ could actually go together.” Mary Parsonage, part-time MA Education graduate

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“I’ve been fortunate to have been involved in stimulating projects with a number of world-class companies. I’ve been able to learn so much and the opportunities are fantastic.”

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Graham Townsend left school at 16 and spent five years in the ceramic tiles industry in Doncaster. Just a few years later he is living a very different life with a rewarding international management job with consultancy firm Accenture. The life-changing difference has been a Masters in Business Administration programme (MBA) at the University of Sunderland. Before coming to Sunderland, Graham felt increasingly trapped in a job in Doncaster where the hours were long, the pay wasn’t great, and the work was routine. There was little encouragement for him to think too much for himself or focus on what he was best at. In his early 20s Graham began to think more deeply about what he really wanted in life. He says: “I was going nowhere fast. So I thought: why not go to university, people seem to have a great time there. I didn’t have any family commitments and I felt I had nothing to lose.” So Graham resigned from his job and moved away from Doncaster to study for a degree in International Business. He chose Sunderland because it offered the option of a sandwich year and a study abroad programme. Graham’s first week in Sunderland was a revelation. Up until this point he’d only ever really known people from Yorkshire, and few of his friends and colleagues had been to university. Suddenly he was surrounded by people from incredibly wide-ranging cultures with rich life experiences. He says: “It opened my eyes to a whole new world.” Graham threw himself into student life. He studied business theory; he started to read magazines like The Economist and a range of specialist business and marketing publications, editorial he

would never have dreamt of reading before going to Sunderland. He also took some language courses (free of charge) in French and Italian at the City Campus “just for fun”. Graham says: “The facilities are fantastic for learning, whether it’s language labs or libraries that are open round the clock – which was useful if I was close to a deadline for an assignment!” In the evenings Graham worked for the Student Union at the Bonded Warehouse venue, drove the campus night bus, and hosted the Sunday Night Pub Quiz. He also became an assistant at a Hall of Residence, helping out other students when needed. As part of the programme the University of Sunderland arranged for Graham to spend 18 months in the USA where he gained invaluable work experience. Graham completed his degree with first class honours, which helped him stand out from the mass of other new graduates. He then decided to further enhance his employability by adding a Master of Business Administration (MBA) qualification. Graham chose to continue at Sunderland because the University had a reputation for practically relevant, real world postgraduate courses. He was also attracted by the availability of funding and financial support for postgraduate study.

as Accenture who employ over 200,000 people worldwide. Accenture looks for evidence of skills and experience that mark out dynamic innovative people. And that’s exactly what Graham, through his studies at Sunderland, was now able to offer. Accenture offered Graham a job and now, four years later, he has reached manager level in the management consulting division. He is based in London but flies all over the world, spending weeks at a time in India, Norway, USA and other countries around the world. Graham says: “I’ve been fortunate to have been involved in stimulating projects with a number of world-class companies. I’ve been able to learn so much and the opportunities are fantastic.” He continues: “The salary level at Accenture means I got a very quick return on my investment in the Sunderland MBA. And I probably earn more in just over two months than I did in a whole year when I was working in Doncaster.” Graham’s postgraduate study at Sunderland has changed more than his lifestyle. In his final year at the University he met the lady who is now his wife. So for Graham, Sunderland really has been life-changing.

When Graham completed his MBA he looked for job opportunities. He was keen to work for top companies such

GRAHAM TOWNSEND 1994

Left school at age 16

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Work experience in Yorkshire

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Study for a BA (Hons) International Business at the University of Sunderland (including work experience and study in the USA)

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MBA programme at University of Sunderland

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Recruited by Accenture (management consulting division)

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Case Study:

Richard Walker Richard is Group 06:30 22:00 It’s an early start as I live in Middlesbrough I’m very fortunate to have a supportive Operations Systems but work at the Formica Group in North wife and family. My wife and I thought very carefully before I took on the course Manager for the Shields. I like to be at my desk by around 8.30am if I’m not travelling the world as it’s really a joint effort. We see it as an as part of my group responsibilities. I’ll investment in our future and I want to Formica Group. He is a typically be away from the UK about one do my best for my family and myself. My daughters, who are aged 14 and 12, part-time student on the week in six. have homework in the evenings and they MSC HEALTH, SAFETY 11:00 accept that I do too. It’s become part of AND ENVIRONMENTAL Throughout the day I work on reviewing the culture of the family. They see that education can be part of people’s lives at and improving the effectiveness of the any age, whether you’re a teenager or in MANAGEMENT. company’s operations systems. This your 40s like me. includes optimising safety, quality, cost and delivery. The health, safety and environmental aspects of systems are crucial and these areas relate directly to my postgraduate programme at the University of Sunderland.

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The extra knowledge from my studies has affected my approach to some work-based projects. For example, one of the first modules on Health & Safety equipped me to propose a health and safety management system to senior management. They accepted this approach, which has subsequently been adopted as the framework to which the Formica health and safety plan is structured.

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At the end of the day I can reflect that it is possible to fit part-time study into my life, alongside my family commitments and a demanding job. I also manage to play football on Sunday mornings and Saturday is usually kept as a family day. I’ve found that studying can make life more enriching and fulfilling, and it can be stimulating at any age. My approach is to make the most of life and enjoy it.

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If I’m not travelling overseas then I head back to Middlesbrough at the end of the work day. Back at home I have supper and a bit of relaxation, then it’s time to think about studying. I’m taking the MSc over three years which means that I need to study about 21 weeks a year – less than one week out of two, on average.

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Studying at home could mean reading assignments in the weeks leading up to a one-week intensive block of study. Or it could mean writing up assignments in the weeks after the block, which form part of the assessment for the module. At busy times I may do up to two or three hours a night.

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BETHAN BELL Bethan Bell is a residential officer 10:00 20:00 Lectures last from 10am to 12 noon and at Sunderland City Council, the part-timers sit in with the full-timers. I have reading assignments and written work to do in my own time. I usually manage to get down to it though working with adults with learning I’m taking six years over the programme and I do half the number of modules in sometimes I have a bit of a struggle disabilities. She is taking the BA (Hons) each year compared to the full-timers. deciding whether to read course books or the latest American thrillers that I’m Social Work on a part-time basis. It’s interesting to meet new people each year and then there’s also a core of a fan of. There may be some time for a part-timers that I’ve got to know well over the years as we’ve gone through the modules together.

bit of TV as well before bedtime.

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My days are full but I’m looking forward to achieving the degree qualification which will allow me to develop a professional career in areas of social work that I know that I’m interested in. I’ll also be able to apply for positions where there are regular hours rather than shift patterns. I’ve got years of a career still ahead of me so I think the time spent on a part-time qualification will prove a rewarding investment.

After the lectures there’s a tutorial time when I can ask tutors any questions about the lecture or discuss anything to do with assignments or reading. The tutors are very approachable and I’ve always found it easy to meet up with them and talk things through. I can also email them and pick up the phone to them, which is very good.

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I currently have lectures once a week on a Monday morning. My employers are happy to organise my shifts around it so I’m able to fit it into my schedule. I live in Sunderland so it’s convenient to get to the University and to the library. I don’t have to get up too early on my morning at the University.

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I sometimes drop into the library in order to print out the notes for the morning’s lectures; they’re always available online. There’s lots of support nowadays for studying, more so than when I was first at university over 10 years ago doing a course in American Studies.

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I might also use my time at the University to catch up with friends that I’ve made through the course. People are friendly and the Social Work course attracts quite a lot of students, and there are opportunities to swap textbooks and generally help each other out.

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I nip back home for a bite to eat and then drive to my workplace in Washington. I’m a residential officer at a small group home for adults with learning disabilities. I find that my degree studies are helping me reflect on what I’m doing there, so I can analyse what’s going on and understand why things happen the way they do, and how to improve them.

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At the end of my shift I might go to the gym before heading home to my husband. He and my stepson are really supportive. I think that you’ve really got to have a supportive family and supportive employers if you’re going to make a success of part-time study, because it is a big commitment.

“I might also use my time at the University to catch up with friends that I’ve made through the course.”

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IN THE LAST 30 YEARS THE UK HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED TOWARDS A ‘GRADUATE ECONOMY’. EACH YEAR, AS MANY AS 30% OF MEN AND 40% OF WOMEN ENTERING THE JOBS MARKET HAVE A DEGREE. This raises two questions for those already in employment and looking at what the future might hold, do they need a degree to keep up with the higher number of graduates entering the jobs market? Or should they enhance their prospects even further by taking a Masters degree? For those who decide on a Masters qualification, there is clear evidence that it can be associated with higher salary and better access to top jobs, for those already in employment there are also career benefits to a Masters level degree. It can help unlock the path to a job with greater responsibility and rewards. After all, which candidate would you choose to promote given these two alternatives: someone who has no formal qualifications to back up their application?

Or someone with similar practical experience but who also holds a relevant postgraduate qualification that provides evidence of their skills and knowledge at a high academic level? Many employers take a positive view of postgraduate qualifications. InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) supported Debbee Forster (pictured below) by paying the course fees for her MSc Human Resource Management. Charles Kidd, Director Brands and Operations Training for IHG in Europe, Middle East and Africa, says: “One of IHG’s core values is room to grow and Debbee is a great example of someone who makes this happen for herself.” Debbee used to be on a two year contract but this has changed during the time that she has been participating in the postgraduate course. Charles Kidd says: “We wanted to ensure that we kept her on the team therefore we moved her to a permanent contract with IHG.” Debbee Forster says that, in her newlypromoted role at IHG, she is making practical use of content from every single module that she studied during her MSc

Human Resource Management. That’s no surprise: postgraduate programmes at the University of Sunderland are designed to be highly relevant to employer needs. But even if individuals take on a postgraduate course that is not directly related to a future employer’s activity, it can still help them stand out from the crowd. Many recruiters view higher level qualifications as an indicator of good performance. Additional skills such as higher level analysis and critical thinking, learnt via a postgraduate qualification can help differentiate candidates in a highly competitive jobs market.

POSTGRADUATE PREMIUM IN NUMBERS

27% higher pay Of those who graduated in 2007/8, people with a postgraduate qualification were earning an average of 27% more than people with a degree level qualification.*

70% are employed in the professional sector 70% of postgraduate qualifiers are employed in professional level occupations**

“My employer has paid my fees because they see it as a good investment.”

94% in top three occupations More than 9 out of 10 postgraduates are employed in one of the top three occupational roles: managers/senior officials; professional occupations; associate professional & technical. This compares with 78% of people with a first degree.** * BASED ON THE MEAN SALARY OF THOSE IN FULL -TIME EMPLOYMENT SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION. ** BASED ON OCCUPATIONAL DATA 3.5 YEARS AFTER GRADUATION IN 2004/5.

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MASTERS? Student: Debbee Forster Course: MSc Human Resource Management Current job: Manager at InterContinental Hotel Group WHY DID YOU CHOOSE A COURSE AT MASTERS LEVEL? One reason is that I wanted to stand out from the many other people who have a BA or BSc level degree; a Masters level adds more weight to a CV. Also my employer was keen for me to take on the highest qualification that was feasible. One of their values is ‘aim higher’ and they encourage striving for improvement. A Masters is that bit more demanding and it stretches personal growth.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET ON TO A MASTERS COURSE? The University interviews each person to see if they have the potential to succeed at Masters level. They looked at my record in my career so far – I was 38 years old at the time – and they decided that I would be able to benefit from the course. I don’t have any A-levels or passes at O-level. I left school at 16.

HOW DEMANDING IS A MASTERS COURSE? It requires perseverance over three years if you’re doing the part-time route like me, or one year if you’re full time. My colleagues at InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) have been a great encouragement, sending me cards when I ticked off modules and being ready to discuss ideas with me. I also had a huge amount of understanding and support from my partner and parents. Although the course is demanding in some ways it’s also really interesting and relevant to my day job.

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WHAT ABOUT COURSE FEES? My employer has paid my fees because they see it as a good investment. IHG wants to promote people from within the company and they see a postgraduate course as a good way for managers to develop themselves. As well as paying fees they’ve also given me study leave and been flexible when I’ve had lots of study deadlines.

HOW WILL A MASTERS QUALIFICATION AFFECT YOUR CAREER? When I started the course I was working in an HR generalist role as part of a small team supporting nineteen IHG hotels. During the course I moved into a training consultancy role which focused on two of the seven brands within the IHG family on a two year contract. Recently a promotion opportunity came up that would involve working across all seven brands with lots of international travel throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. To be considered, applicants needed to have at least a first degree, if not a Masters. If I hadn’t been enrolled on the course at Sunderland I wouldn’t even have been considered. But as it was, I was able to put in an application, and be successful. So my career has already taken a major step up. It simply couldn’t have happened if I hadn’t taken the plunge and dived into part-time postgraduate study.

“It simply couldn’t have happened if I hadn’t taken the plunge and dived into part-time postgraduate study.”

Student: Joanne Henry Course: MSc Human Resource Management Current job: HR Adviser at Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue Service

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE A COURSE AT MASTERS LEVEL?

HOW IS THE MASTERS COURSE AFFECTING YOUR CAREER?

My employer was keen to bring up-to-date practices into the HR department and encouraged me to take on a postgraduate qualification. They contributed to the course fees and allowed me to go to University lectures during work time. In return I’ve been able to re-apply fresh ideas in the Fire Service, for example I’ve used knowledge from the Employment Law and Employee Relations modules to adapt our policies on agency workers and maternity provisions.

Since starting the course I’ve been promoted to a higher role within the HR department. I have more confidence in knowing what I know, because I’ve now studied the theory behind things that I’d previously picked up through my practical experience. I can back up my ideas and show why we should take a certain approach.

I also wanted to do the Masters as the next step in my personal development. I’d already done a Certificate in Personnel Practice and the Masters was a natural progression. I felt it was a big challenge on top of a full-time job and I’m also a single parent with two boys. But it’s something I want to achieve and it’s been so worthwhile.

The course has involved writing reports – and now a 15,000-word dissertation and I have had to develop new skills in this area, which was new to me. As a result I can make a much bigger contribution to our written policies such as on work experience for adults and the cycle-towork scheme. At the Fire Service we’re having to work out how to deal with reduced budgets and new ways of working. Modules on my course, such as ‘Organisational Change and Development’, link directly to this and put me in a good place to be a more valuable member of the HR department.

MORE INSPIRATIONAL STORIES FROM PART-TIME STUDENTS

Alan Brown - shooting star

Beverley Haines - studying by the book

The Hansons - a family affair

A DESIRE to gain a deeper understanding of contemporary photography led retired teacher Alan Brown to the doors of the University of Sunderland.

JUGGLING family life and full-time work meant Beverley Haines’ life-long ambition to produce children’s books was proving a struggle.

A family turned to the University of Sunderland when they needed to fit part-time teaching qualifications around running a successful social care company together.

Alan says he now has a grasp of what motivates him as an artist having completed a part-time MA Photography programme. But it was the flexibility of the part-time course which the amateur photographer says made a huge difference in settling into university life at the age of 65. “I wanted to make sure I could prolong my experience of university life which is why I opted for part-time study over two years, Sunderland suited my needs perfectly,” explained Alan. “Of course, at times there would be pressure on you, but overall I managed the work quite comfortably.

But after discovering the flexibility of a part-time BA (Hons) Illustration and Design degree at Sunderland, as well as support from her tutors, the mum-of-two has never looked back. Spread over five years, the course enabled Beverley, from North Yorkshire, to continue working part-time as a mental health therapist, care for her two children and produce work which eventually landed her a book commission with a North East museum. She says: “I had to make some difficult decisions about returning to the classroom, my family were very supportive, but we all had to make some cutbacks. It’s been hard at times, working and studying part-time, but university has been an incredible experience and I have had a lot of support from the tutors.

“One of the main aspects which made my time so enjoyable at Sunderland was the experience of tutorials and seminars where you were encouraged to engage with other students and their ideas. It really galvanised your thinking.

“I came to Sunderland wanting to know how to put a children’s book together and have finished the course knowing exactly how to do just that.

“The lecturers were approachable and friendly and adopted the right stance given the broad range of backgrounds of students we had in our group.”

“I have grown as an illustrator, learned all sorts of new technologies and my technique has changed enormously; the lectures have helped me go beyond what I thought I was capable of into a style which is much freer.”

For his dissertation, Alan, from Whitburn, South Tyneside, produced a warts-and-all photographic record of a Labour candidate’s election campaign trail as she battled it out for a hotly contested seat in the North East. In exchange for making a photographic documentary book charting Julie Elliott’s bid to replace Chris Mullin as MP for Sunderland Central, Alan was allowed to select whatever images he wished from the assignment to use as part of his dissertation, which focussed on the issue of gender and politics.

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Beverley produced an illustrated educational children’s book for the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum in Middlesbrough in July (2010) to commemorate the 240th anniversary of the voyager’s encounter with a kangaroo on his first and only visit to mainland Australia.

Gillian Hanson and her two daughters, Julie and Gemma, were looking to improve training facilities for staff at their Sunderland-based company Citycare, but needed the qualifications to move forward with their business plans. They enrolled together, with Gillian opting for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education and her daughters studying for their Certificates in Education. Gillian said: “The last two years have been one big rollercoaster, juggling work and study. But the University tutors were so supportive throughout and the course has provided us with an opportunity to take our own business further than we imagined.” For Gemma the flexibility of part-time study, coupled with supportive staff, proved a blessing as she fell pregnant half way through her course. “Finding out I was pregnant with Pearl came as a huge shock and when she was born I felt like packing it all in,” admitted the 29-year-old. “But a couple of weeks after giving birth I decided I didn’t want to give up and was back at work, fitting in my university studies. “I was pretty exhausted at times, with the sleepless nights and organising classes around feeding Pearl, but it was all worth it to reach this point today. My lecturers were incredibly supportive and understanding.”

CLASS OF 2010 BA (HONS) APPLIED MANAGEMENT

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Stephen Wardropper, Laura Berry, Maxine Simpson, Ed Brown, Alex Bickerton (Lecturer), Beverley Muldowney

GOOD FOR YOU... GOOD FOR YOUR EMPLOYER HOW POSITIVELY WOULD YOUR EMPLOYER VIEW A DECISION TO STUDY PART-TIME? THE ANSWER MAY WELL BE “VERY POSITIVELY” BECAUSE EMPLOYERS LIKE WORKERS WHO TAKE THE INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE SKILLS, BROADEN NETWORKS, DEEPEN KNOWLEDGE AND BECOME MORE VALUABLE. A selection of students on the BA (Hons) Applied Management, featured on these pages, all have the support of their employers. The employers know the University’s reputation, which is for a combination of academic rigour with practical skills, and so they can feel confident that their employees will be making good use of their time and getting a return on their investment. Sometimes employers would be keen to promote you but, if you don’t have the formal qualifications usually associated with a higher level of responsibility, they hesitate. A part-time programme at the University of Sunderland can help you breakthrough into the next level. That’s the view of Alex

Bickerton, programme leader of the BA (Hons) Applied Management. He says: “I know of students where employers are totally and genuinely delighted at the progress that they have made. This has led to rapid increases in salary and job responsibility.” Alex continues: “I think that every programme at the University helps with core academic skills of independent learning, critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. In addition part-time students develop a wide range of vocational skills, such as team working, report writing and presentation delivery.”

study. Part-time students often form strong bonds as they stay in email contact between teaching sessions and collaborate as needed. All formal teaching takes place outside regular work hours – another big plus for employers. Alex explains: “On my programme the teaching is on 10 Saturdays spread out throughout a year. This means it’s possible for you to continue with your usual job and gain a rewarding qualification at the same time.”

Employers notice the broader perspectives that part-time students are able to bring to their jobs, as a result of interacting with other people on their programme. Alex says: “There is a mix of backgrounds and ages and, as a student, you can learn so much from others. The fact that you have regular contact and can bounce ideas and thoughts off them is really useful.” On Alex’s programme the contact with other students is formalised through membership of ‘learning sets’, made up of five to six students who are linked throughout their period of

“There is a mix of backgrounds and ages and, as a student, you can learn so much from others. The fact that you have regular contact and can bounce ideas and thoughts off them is really useful.” Alex Bickerton (Programme Leader)

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Beverley Muldowney

Student Liaison Officer, University of Sunderland, Age: 44 WHAT I LIKE: The practical focus of the programme means it relates closely to what I do in my day-to-day job. I’ve been able to use knowledge of management techniques for developing the way that I manage my team. CHALLENGE: It’s not always easy to focus on assignments during a busy life. But we’re put into Learning Sets with around five other students and they’ve been a massive support and encouragement to me. And I’ve made great friends through it too.

Maxine Simpson

Commercial Executive, DSV Logistics, Age: 35 WHAT I LIKE: It’s brilliant that I can access the resources of the library through my home computer as I live 40 miles away from campus and can’t just pop into the library every five minutes. CHALLENGE: It was quite a culture shock going back into learning after 16 years but the team of lecturers have been great and the support is superb.

Laura Berry

Waiting List Manager, City of Sunderland Hospital, Age: 26 WHAT I LIKE: It’s wonderful that the teaching takes place on Saturdays because there’s no way that I could fit my job into less than five days a week. CHALLENGE: I have 28 people working under me and my life is already quite hectic. But the programme is helping me manage myself and my team more effectively and I think it’s a good investment of my time.

Stephen Wardropper

Team Manager, City Hospitals Sunderland, Age: 44 WHAT I LIKE: It’s opened my eyes to the fact that I can benefit from study at any age. I’m over 40 and the programme is helping me understand how I fit into a large organisation and it motivates me in my team role. CHALLENGE: I have to spend time on some Saturdays at the University but, on the positive side, it means there are no conflicts with work commitments.

Ed Brown

Contracts Manager, Draeger Safety UK Ltd, Age: 32 WHAT I LIKE: The flexibility of the part-time programme. I couldn’t commit to regularly being away from the office but I can fit in study on a Saturday. CHALLENGE: I don’t always agree with the theories that we study but they certainly make me reflect and question whether I’m working in the most efficient way possible.

Newly qualified teacher Lauren Midwood believes that promotion opportunities in education will become increasingly reserved for people with postgraduate qualifications – so she’s already studying for an MA Education at the age of 23. Lauren says: “A further qualification will always look good when it comes to applying for promotion. As soon as I finished my full-time PGCE, and even as I was starting my first teaching job, I moved straight on to a part-time MA Education. I want to achieve it early in my career so that when I choose to apply for a promotion I will stand out.”

One of the best things about Sunderland, according to Lauren, is the relevance of the course to her day-to-day job. She says: “I’d go to university and learn something on Thursday evening, and then I’d go to school the following morning and be able to apply that very same thing.”

There is a striking association between people who make it to the higher levels of education and postgraduate study. Taking Sunderland City as an example, an MA or doctorate is held by the headteachers of each of these secondary schools: Castle View School, Red House Academy, Southmoor Community School, Thornhill School, Sandhill View School and Venerable Bede Church of England Secondary School.

Lauren teaches humanities in a secondary school and, as part of her Masters, she chose to tackle a specialist module on Geography. She says: “The module really helped improve my teaching practice.” As an example, she had to teach about farming to pupils who lived in an urban area, had rarely been to the countryside, and saw no relevance in the lessons. The Masters course prompted all sorts of ideas and strategies for making the learning relevant and real to pupils.

Lauren believes that her investment in a Masters will pay for itself over the longer term. If she were to stay as a teacher, and reach the top of the main pay scale, the maximum salary would be £31,552. But promotion to headteacher could boost that salary by more than three times, to a maximum of £105,097 (source: tda.gov.uk).

Another benefit of Sunderland has been the “amazing support from lecturers and other people on the course”. Lauren says: “Whenever I’ve had a question I’ve been able to go to the lecturers and they’ve got straight back to me. They make themselves available and they take the time to reassure on any concerns and make sure that I’m moving forward.”

A Masters qualification also opens up more opportunities. Still in her early 20s, Lauren recognises that her future may take some unexpected turns. She says: “If I ever leave teaching, or have a career break for whatever reason, then a postgraduate qualification will make it easier for me to switch into another area.”

“I’d go to University and learn something on Thursday evening, and then I’d go to school the following morning and be able to apply that very same thing.”

FOCUS O Once she decided to take on a Masters course, the next question was where to do it. For Lauren the answer was easy. She says: “One of my relatives spoke highly of the University of Sunderland and I knew that it was a good place for education. I chose to go there for my PGCE, and then for my Masters, even though it was a bit further to travel than some other options.”

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Lauren is one of six part-timers who are working their way through the Masters programme. She’s been able to learn from them and bounce ideas off them, and they make a point of supporting each other. Lauren concludes: “My experience is that postgraduate study is enjoyable and worthwhile as well as hard work. It’s a path that I’m confident will lead to bigger and better things.”

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MA EDUCATION LAUREN MIDWOOD: CV 2004-6 A Levels in Geography / Italian / English Language at Heworth Grange Comprehensive School (Gateshead).

2006-8 BA (Hons) Geography - full-time study at Newcastle University.

2008-9 PGCE – full-time study at the University of Sunderland.

2009Humanities teacher at a secondary school in Tyne & Wear.

2009-11 MA (Education) Advanced Professional Practice (Geography route) – part-time study at the University of Sunderland.

A-Z Online D irectory ACCOMMODATION

CHILDCARE

www.sunderland.ac.uk/residential

http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/facilities/childcare

We have a great range of accommodation on offer to full-time postgraduate students in four comfortable, modern locations – Scotia Quay, Clanny House, Precinct and The Forge: U Student Village. Our rents are some of the lowest in the country.

Leave your child in a safe, spacious and nurturing environment while you study and improve your career prospects. We offer full-time and part-time childcare for children aged between birth and five years. Playscheme places are available during school holidays for children up to 12 years.

Postgraduates tend to be mature students who are usually grouped together in a flat with other similar students. Part-time students are encouraged to apply but allocation depends on what is available at the time.

PROFILE

Wendy Brennan and Alex

PhD student

CAREER SUPPORT www.sunderland.ac.uk/ces The Careers and Employability Service helps students and graduates to make career decisions, develop skills through work experience, understand the graduate recruitment market and become effective applicants for work or further study.

We offer: • Individual, specialist advice regarding career options and choices. • Online vacancy service advertising graduate jobs with regional and national employers and part-time and vacation student jobs. • Opportunities to gain work experience and develop employability skills including paid projects and volunteering. • CV and interview coaching. • Career skills workshops. • An extensive careers library including information on occupations, postgraduate study, graduate jobs and employers. • Access to employer fairs and presentations. • Advice and support for up to three years after you have graduated.

www.sunderland.ac.uk

“When I heard Alex had a place at St Mary’s Nursery, to say I was over the moon, doesn’t quiet cover it! Having Alex at St. Mary’s has enabled me to return to my PhD with great peace of mind. The best thing about the nursery is that they ensure there is ongoing communication between staff and parents that places Alex’s development and needs at the heart of the relationship. I am confident in knowing that Alex receives the best care, attention, education and food (which he can’t get enough of); and Alex is thriving in this environment. I seriously doubt that my transition back to PhD life would have been so smooth if Alex had not got a place at St Mary’s.”

CitySpace

FACILITIES

GRADUATION

The University’s facilities are undoubtedly among the best in the UK. By 2011 more than £130m will have been invested in our two modern, well-equipped campuses. Our students have access to the latest, industry standard technology and modern learning environments. Some of the highlights include:

www.sunderland.ac.uk/university/graduation Postgraduates attend their graduation ceremony at the Stadium of Light in December, Undergraduates in July. It’s a celebration of all your hard work, often over several years of study and a great chance to share your achievement with your family.

• CitySpace – our new £12m sport and social facility on City Campus. • The David Puttnam Media Centre – state-of-the-art high definition digital studios and home to Spark FM. • Sciences Complex – fully developed in 2010 offering first class teaching and research facilities for sciences. View the FACILITIES film at: www.sunderland.ac.uk

View the GRADUATION film at: www.sunderland.ac.uk

LIBRARIES

www.sunderland.ac.uk/studentlife/libraries When you’re studying you realise just how important libraries can be. The excellent Murray Library and St Peter’s Library are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during core teaching weeks.

FEES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT www.sunderland.ac.uk/fees Your qualification is an investment. Postgraduates on average earn 27% more than those with a first degree six months after graduation. Check out our course pages for the latest fee information. www.sunderland.ac.uk/financialcounselling Check your entitlement to financial support by contacting the Student Financial Counselling Service on 0191 515 2284 or 0191 515 3478. You may be eligible for Government funding and, if not, the University may be able to help. Postgraduate students could consider a Professional and Career Development Loan.

SEA AND SCENERY

STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS

www.sunderland.ac.uk/sunderland/region

www.sunderland.ac.uk/ces/students/business

Sunderland has the longest stretch of city-side beach anywhere in the UK. It’s a great place to spend time and enjoy student life.

It’s increasingly attractive for people to set up their own business, using the skills and knowledge that they gain on their course. There’s lots of information and support to make this more achievable, including start-up Hatcheries which provide workspace in a supportive business enviroment.

SPORTING LIFE www.sunderland.ac.uk/studentlife/sportinglife Fantastic new facilities are now available at CitySpace which has a six-badminton court sports hall, 70 station fitness suite, and much more. No wonder it’s been chosen as a pre-Olympic Training Provider for the 2012 London Games.

PROFILE

Richard Laverick

MSc Software Enterprise Founder and Managing Director, uBrands Limited

CitySpace annual student gym membership – only £100 a year. Access the latest state-of-the-art Technogym equipment. Stay fit and active for just 27p per day and access the gym from 7am to 10pm! View the CITYSPACE and SPORT films at: www.sunderland.ac.uk

“ Being part of the Software Hatchery is certainly a life-changing experience. It’s invaluable to be able to bounce ideas around with peers. We all share the same determination to see our ideas come to market. Y ou quickly learn the true power of networking from the specialist external advisors and guest speakers. The University has lots of highly skilled in-house support in the form of lecturers, professors and business development managers.”

www.sunderland.ac.uk

SUNDERLAND: FACTFILE Sunderland (population 300,000) is the largest city between Edinburgh and Leeds. Blue chip companies based in Sunderland include Nissan, Rolls Royce, Barclays, Lloyds TSB, More Than, T-Mobile, Nike and Berghaus. Sunderland has the only Olympic-sized swimming pool in the North East and UK’s highest competition-grade indoor climbing wall. The city has the UK’s longest stretch of city-side beach. Sunderland’s accommodation is among the best value in the UK. SUPPORT PACKAGE www.sunderland.ac.uk/studentlife/support

SOCIAL LIFE www.sunderland.ac.uk/studentlife Studying at the University of Sunderland you will form a strong bond with your fellow students whether you are attending full or part-time. Networking is all part and parcel of your course and part-time students often form groups to help each other through the course and to socialise.

It’s fair to say that the University’s support package is probably one of the best around, ranging from help with personal or financial issues through to disability and careers advice. Check out the Gateway, the one-stop-shop for student services and information on the City Campus and also at the Prospect Building on the Sir Tom Cowie Campus.

Part-time and postgraduate students, young and mature, are all welcome to join any of the 40 or so University clubs and societies covering scuba diving, snowboarding, equestrian, football, cycling, cheerleading, as well as dance, the Christian Union and many more – in many cases benefiting from subsided activities. View the SOCIAL LIFE film at: www.sunderland.ac.uk

STUDENTS’ UNION www.sunderlandsu.co.uk The Students’ Union is the voice of all students, including part-time and postgraduate and provides welfare support as well as arranging a programme of social activities, often based at our student venue, North Shore. As soon as you register on your course you automatically become a member of the Students’ Union.

OUR STUDY OPTIONS Postgraduate studies can help you gain an edge in a competitive jobs market, pave the way for promotion or career change or simply build upon your undergraduate studies. Our courses draw on the research strengths of the University and our academic staff who are at the cutting edge of their field. “It’s great doing a degree at Sunderland in a subject which ties in with your working life.”

“My qualifications from Sunderland have given me the scope to travel and work in the Far East and then across the UK”.

Judith McMeiken, Works part-time at Sunderland Social Services, BA (Hons) Social Work, part-time.

Karen Brown, Director of Training and Skills, North East Chamber of Commerce

The quality of our research has been recognised by the Times Higher Education Supplement and the government backed Research Assessment Exercise. Our research programmes are designed to develop deeper understanding through original investigation and to generate new knowledge. IF YOU BEGIN A FULL-TIME COURSE, AND YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE, THEN YOU CAN CHANGE TO A PART-TIME OPTION. Part-time study or flexible learning is ideal for anyone looking to balance study with work or family life. Part-time study options include evenings, Saturdays, occasional block weeks or studying one or two days midweek alongside full-time students. Some courses are offered by distance learning with study materials available online and access to academic support through email or phone. There is some study on campus but mostly you will study independently at a pace agreed with your tutor.

Further information: www.sunderland.ac.uk/parttime

“It’s Sunderland’s use of this research and knowledge, particularly in science, that makes it stand out for me.” Lord Winston, Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College, London.

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Work-based learning is another flexible approach recognising and developing knowledge in the workplace with a nationally approved qualification. These bespoke programmes are developed around the needs of the organisation and its employees. Employees study mainly in the workplace, but have access to university academic and support services.

Further information: www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/wbl FLEXIBLE SUPPORT Our flexibility extends to our services and support. Our main libraries are open 24x7 giving access to the best IT facilities, study areas and online information. Our food courts are open from 8.30am - 6pm on weekdays, with CitySpace open until 8pm on weekdays and 10.30am – 4pm on weekends.

“Sunderland has delivered workbased learning programmes for years and as a result has found itself ahead of the game. It is good to know that institutions like Sunderland are responding to the needs of industry and commerce.” Lord Leitch, Chairman of Bupa and Scottish Widows plc, Author of Leitch Review of Skills.

OUR COURSES

So you’ve read about how Sunderland is a vibrant city buzzing with excitement and how the state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional tutoring give people a life-changing experience. What now? Well you’ve got a really important choice to make, seeing what’s on the horizon and deciding which course to go on. The next section will tell you everything you need to know about your course options, so take care to study it closely.

For more detailed information on any of the courses shown in this prospectus, visit our website, www.sunderland.ac.uk and key the web search code into the Quick Course Search. Once you have found the course you are looking for you can apply online for most of our courses or you can download an application form. Alternatively contact the helpline on 0191 515 3000 or email student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

KEY PG UG FT PT AH CC CPD

FACULTIES

Postgraduate Undergraduate Full-Time Part-Time Ashburne House Backhouse Park City Campus Continuing Professional Development

DL IC PC STC TSG WBL FL

Distance Learning Industry Centre Partner Colleges Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s The Sage Gateshead Work-based Learning Flexible Learning

ADM AS BL ES

Arts, Design and Media Applied Sciences Business and Law Education and Society

ARTS AND DESIGN Sunderland has excellent facilities and a rich heritage of top teaching in the field of art. Our programmes cover a range of areas, including fine art, glass, photography, curating, 3D design, animation, illustration, multi-media and graphics. PROGRAMMES LEVEL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG

MA Animation and Design FT MA Animation and Design PT MA Ceramics FT MA Ceramics PT MA Contemporary Performance Practice PT MA Curating FT MA Curating PT MA Design Studies FT MA Design Studies PT MA Design: Multimedia and Graphics FT MA Design: Multimedia and Graphics PT MA Fine Art FT MA Fine Art PT MA Glass FT MA Glass PT MA Illustration and Design FT MA Illustration and Design PT MA 3D Design Innovation FT MA 3D Design Innovation PT MA Photography FT MA Photography PT

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

CID713 CID714 CID708 CID696 CID707 CID611 CID615 CID156 CID381 CID11 CID382 CID115 CID378 CID175 CID379 CID123 CID383 CID166 CID384 CID179 CID380

ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM

1 year 2 years 1 year 2 years 2 years 1 year 2.3 years 1 year 2 years 1 year 2 years 1 year 2 years 1 year 2 years 1 year 2 years 1 year 2 years 1 years 2.3 years

CC CC STC STC CC AH AH CC CC CC CC AH AH STC STC CC CC CC CC AH AH

PART-TIME ACCESS TO FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES We also offer a range of full-time programmes which can be accessed on a part-time basis following a daytime timetable. You can access more detailed information on these programmes by visiting our website at www.sunderland.ac.uk and keying in the unique course number as follows:

ARTS AND DESIGN LEVEL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG

BA (Hons) Fine Art BA (Hons) Glass and Ceramics BA (Hons) Performing Arts BA (Hons) Community Music

FT/PT FT/PT FT/PT FT/PT

W100 W266 W430 WX39

ADM ADM ADM ADM

Variable Variable Variable Variable

AH STC CC TSG

W502 W403 W651

ADM ADM ADM

Variable Variable Variable

CC CC AH

W220 W221 W280 WN25 W210 W214 W215 W250

ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM

Variable Variable Variable Variable Variable Variable Variable Variable

CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC

(in collaboration with The Sage Gateshead)

BA (Hons) Dance FT/PT BA (Hons) Drama FT/PT BA (Hons) Photography, FT/PT Video and Digital Imaging BA (Hons) Advertising and Design FT/PT BA (Hons) Animation and Design FT/PT BA (Hons) Design: Multimedia and Graphics FT/PT BA (Hons) Fashion Product and Promotion FT/PT BA (Hons) Graphic Communication FT/PT BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Top-Up) FT/PT BA (Hons) Illustration and Design FT/PT BA (Hons) Interior Design FT/PT

For further information contact the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media 0191 515 3593 or email: admenquiry@sunderland.ac.uk

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Our programmes have been developed for the new global economy in which business processes can be spread across the World, which is an exciting prospect for our students. They are the new type of manager and leader who have flexible, transferable business and management skills. PROGRAMMES LEVEL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG UG UG UG

MSc Applied Management MBA Master of Business Administration MBA Master of Business Administration (Finance) MBA Master of Business Administration (HRM) MBA Master of Business Administration (Marketing) MBA Master of Business Administration (Supply Chain Management) MBS Master of Business Studies MA Coaching for Organisational Excellence MSc Human Resource Management MSc Human Resource Management MA International Management MA Marketing BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management (Top-Up) by Flexible Learning BA (Hons) Applied Management BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up) by Flexible Learning

PT FT FT

CID695 CID116 CID1028

BL BL BL

2 years 1 year 1 year

STC STC STC

CID1030

1 year

STC

CID1029

1 year

STC

CID1031

1 year

STC

FT PT

CID118 CID600

BL BL

1 year STC 18 months STC

FT PT FT FT FL/PT

CID125 CID404 CID192 CID674 CID860

BL BL BL BL BL

1 year 3 years 1 year 1 year 1-2 years

STC STC STC STC STC

PT FL/PT

CID479 CID394

BL BL

3 years 1-2 years

STC STC

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COMBINED SUBJECTS Often students have interests in more than one subject and can find single honours programmes restrictive. The Combined Subjects Programme within the Faculty of Education and Society offers students the choice of combining two subjects. Subjects can be combined as: Major-minor (two subjects with an emphasis on one of them); or dual (two subjects combined on an equal basis). If you wish to study part-time this can be done but only on a daytime timetable by combining any two of the following subjects: • American Studies • Childhood Studies • Community Health • Dance • Education • English • Health and Social Care • History • Law • Media Studies • Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) French • Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Spanish • Photography • Psychology • Sport • TESOL

• Business and Management • Community Music • Criminology • Drama • English Language and Linguistics • Financial Management • Human Resource Management • Journalism • Marketing Management • Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) English • Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) German • Music • Politics • Public Relations • Sociology • Tourism

Not all subjects can be combined. Combinations are not possible between: • Business Management with HRM, Finance or Marketing • Childhood Studies with Education • Community Music with Music • Drama with English • Journalism with Media Studies • Public Relations with Media Studies To find out more about Combined Subjects, please call the Faculty of Education and Society on 0191 515 2395 (email: ell.enquiries@sunderland.ac.uk) or Jane Johnson on 0191 515 3192 (email: jane.johnson@sunderland.ac.uk)

COMPUTING With Sunderland fast emerging as a “software city”, reinforced by the University’s partnerships with Microsoft, IBM, Yahoo and CISCO, there’s never been a better time to enrol. PROGRAMMES LEVEL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

PG PG PG PG PG UG UG

MSc Health Information Management MSc Computing MSc Information Technology Management MSc Network Systems MSc Software Enterprise Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Health Information Management Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Performance Improvement

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

PT/CPD CID415 FT CID128 FT CID131

AS AS AS

3-5 years 60 weeks 60 weeks

STC STC STC

FT FT PT

CID150 CID985 CID1009

AS AS AS

60 weeks 1 year 2 years

STC STC WBL

CID1007

2 years

WBL

EDUCATION The University of Sunderland has been identified as one of the top providers of Secondary/Primary Teacher Education in the university sector by the Government’s Office for Standards in Education (OfSTED). With a teaching qualification from Sunderland you have the opportunity to make a positive and real difference to children’s lives. The University has also been named a National Centre for Excellence for Teacher Training (CETT) for further education by the Department for Education and Skills and the Quality Improvement Agency. PROGRAMMES LEVEL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG

MA in Advancing Pedagogy MA in Education (Generic) MA (Education) Advanced Professional Practice Primary/Secondary/Business/ Design and Technology/Geography MA (Education) Children’s Literature MA (Education) Professional Learning and Guidance MA (Education) Special Needs and Inclusive Education MA (Education) Teaching and Learning in HE MA (Education) Teaching and Learning with ICT MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) PGCE Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (International) PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) Primary Education years 5-11 (also with enhancement in the teaching of French)

PT FT PT FT PT

CID729 CID825 CID826 CID665 CID651

ES ES ES ES ES

3 years 1 year 2-3 years 1 year 2-3 years

CC STC STC STC STC

PT FT PT FT PT PT

CID660 CID667 CID648 CID169 CID431 CID747

ES ES ES ES ES ES

2-3 years 1 year 2-3 years 1 year 2-3 years 2 years

STC STC STC STC STC STC

FT PT FT PT DL FT

CID167 CID430 CID472 CID625 CID625 CID677

ES ES ES ES ES ES

1 year 2-3 years 1 year 3 years 18 months 1 year

STC STC CC CC DL DL/CB

CID1032

1 year

DL/CB

X100/XR11

1 year

STC

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PROGRAMMES LEVEL PG CPD CPD PG UG CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD

COURSE TITLE PGCE Postgraduate/Professional Certificate in Education (Secondary) Professional Graduate Certificate in Post-Compulsory Education, or Certificate in Post-Compulsory Education (PCET) In-service Professional Graduate Certificate in Post-Compulsory Education and Training or Certificate in Post-Compulsory Education and Training (PCET) Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) Diploma in Professional Learning and Development/BA (Hons) Education and Training Diploma in Teaching English (Literacy) in the Lifelong Learning Sector – Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Mathematics in the Lifelong Learning Sector – Level 5 Subject Knowledge Enhancement Programme (Design and Technology) Subject Knowledge Enhancement Programme (Chemistry, Physics and Other Sciences/Biology) Subject Knowledge Enhancement Programme (Mathematics) Subject Knowledge Enhancement Programme (Mathematics)

MODE

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

FT FT FT FT FT FT FT FT FT FT FT FT

C1X1 (Biology) ES N1X1 (Business) ES F1X1 (Chemistry) ES W9X1 (Design ES and Technology) HX1C (Engineering) ES Q3W1 (English) ES F8X1 (Geography) ES G5X1 (ICT) ES PHX1 (Media) ES G1X1 (Mathematics) ES F3X1 (Physics) ES X341 ES

1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year

CC FT CC CC CC STC/CC CC STC STC/CC STC CC CC

CID161

2 years

FT PT

CID613 CID424

ES ES

1 year 2 years

CC CC

PT PT FT

CID864 CID870 CID76

ES ES ES

30 weeks or CC equivalent 30 weeks or CC equivalent 36 weeks

CID511

36 weeks

CID751

24 weeks

STC

CID509

36 weeks

STC

ENGINEERING Engineering is an integral part of the North East economy and programmes at Sunderland benefit from strong links with industry and local experts. We are THE automotive university in the region and are becoming one of the leading knowledge sources in the UK for the automotive and manufacturing sectors. PROGRAMMES LEVEL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

PG PG PG UG

MSc Engineering Management MSc Project Management MSc Telecommunications Engineering Foundation Degree (FdEng) Maintenance Engineering

FT FT FT PT

CID158 CID133 CID867 CID1038

AS AS AS AS

60 weeks 60 weeks 60 weeks 2 years

STC STC STC PC

New Developments for 2011/12 The following programme, will be available for entry, subject to validation. Please contact the Recruitment Officer for more information on 0191 515 2758. BSc (Hons) Technology Management (Top-Up)

ENVIRONMENT The environment is one of the major challenges that face the world in the 21st century. If you want to take action and lead change come to Sunderland where our postgraduate programmes are designed to respond to today’s needs. PROGRAMMES LEVEL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

PG PG PG PG PG CPD CPD CPD CPD

MSc Environment, Health and Safety MSc Environment, Health and Safety MSc Environmental Management and Assessment – Health and Safety Strand MSc Environmental Management and Assessment – Health and Safety Strand MSc Environmental Management IOSH Working with Environmental Responsibilities IOSH Managing Environmental Responsibilities IEMA Associate Certificate NEBOSH Specialist Diploma in Environmental Management

FT PT FT

CID153 CID421 CID876

AS AS AS

1 year 2 years 1 year

CC CC DL

CID877

2-3 years

FT FT

CID154

AS BL

1 year 1 Day

CC FL

5 Days

STC

FT FT

BL BL

5 Days 8 Days

STC STC

HEALTH AND SAFETY There are a wide range of programmes delivered by Integra Training and Consulting, which is owned by the University of Sunderland. Our professional level programme enables you to progress through a series of well recognised environmental and health and safety awards to a level which suits you, avoiding repetition along the way. PROGRAMMES LEVEL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD

IOSH Working Safely IOSH Supervising Safely IOSH Managing Safely IOSH Safety for Senior Executives IOSH Managing Safely Refresher NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction, Safety and Health NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction, Safety and Health NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health NEBOSH International General Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety NEBOSH International General Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

FT FT/PT FT/PT FT FT FT

BL BL BL BL BL BL

1 Day 3 Days 4 / 5 Days 1 Day 1 Day 2 Weeks

FL FL STC/FL FL STC/FL STC

14 Weeks

STC

Flexible

2 Weeks

STC

14 Weeks

Flexible

2 Weeks

STC

Flexible

3 Weeks

STC

Flexible

18 Months

STC

18 Months

STC

18 Months

STC

18 Months

STC

www.sunderland.ac.uk

PROGRAMMES LEVEL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD

NEBOSH International General Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Accident Investigation Construction Design and Management (CDM) Fire Marshall / Warden Manual Handling Manual Handling train the trainer Construction Design and Management (CDM) COSHH Awareness

18 Months

FT FT

BL BL

1 Day 1 Day

STC/FL STC/FL

FT FT FT FT

BL BL BL BL

1 Day 1 Day 4 Days 1 Day

STC/FL STC/FL STC/FL STC/FL

1 Day

STC/FL

For more information on these courses go to the Integra website http://www.integratrainingandconsulting.co.uk/ or phone 0191 515 3341

HEALTH AND THE CARING PROFESSIONS Health care is a huge employer in the North East and this is reflected in our strong focus on the caring professions Our postgraduate and part-time programmes range over nursing, health promotion and public health, drug and alcohol studies, community health and management of long-term conditions. PROGRAMMES LEVEL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

PG PG PG UG CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD CPD

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice FT MSc Advanced Clinical Practice PT MSc Community Health FT BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care PT Diploma Drug and Alcohol Studies PT Advanced Diploma Drug and Alcohol PT Studies Applied Weight Management PT Clinical Skills for Nurses PT Basis of Problematic Substance Use PT Health Promotion and Public Health PT – Level 2 Health Promotion and Public Health PT – Level 3 Management of Chronic Heart Failure PT Preparation for Mentorship PT Changing Health Behaviours PT Offender Health PT Overseas Nurses’ Programme FT Prevention and Intervention of PT Problematic Substance Use Public and Population Health PT Diploma in Advanced Management of PT Diabetes Practice Development in Care in Asthma PT Practice Development in COPD PT Cardio Vascular Practice in Health Care PT

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

CID984 CID1010 CID722 CID460 CID624 CID950

AS AS AS ES AS AS

1 year 1 year 1 year 4.5 years 1 year 1 year

CC CC CC CC CC CC

CID 1049 CID461 CID743 CID737

AS AS AS AS

15 weeks 15 weeks 15 weeks 15 weeks

CC CC CC/DL CC/DL

CID738

15 weeks

CC/DL

CID734 CID458 CID736 CID1001 CID694 CID959

AS AS AS AS AS AS

10 weeks CC 5 Study days WBL 15 weeks CC 15 weeks CC 3-6 months CC 15 weeks CC

CID1002 CID1013

AS AS

12 weeks 12 weeks

CC CC

CID1012 CID1011 CID1014

AS AS AS

10 weeks 12 weeks 200 hours

CC CC CC

New Development for 2011/12 The following Continuous Professional Practice course of 12 weeks duration may be available for entry. Please contact the Recruitment Officer for more information on 0191 515 2731. Evidence Based Practice

HISTORY AND ENGLISH Programmes cover world literatures, history and English studies offering the chance to develop a deeper understanding of the ideas and writings that have changed the world. PROGRAMMES LEVEL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

PG PG PG PG PG

MA English MA English MA History MA History MA World Literatures

FT PT FT PT DL

CID143 CID400 CID176 CID402 CID370

ES ES ES ES ES

1 year 2 years 1 year 2 years 1 year

CC CC CC CC DL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

UG UG UG UG UG UG UG

BA (Hons) Contemporary History and Politics BA (Hons) English BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing BA (Hons) English and Drama BA (Hons) English Language and Literature BA (Hons) English and Film BA (Hons) History

LV21

Variable

FT FT FT FT

Q300 QW38 QW34 Q320

ES ES ES ES

Variable Variable Variable Variable

CC CC CC CC

FT FT

QP3H V101

ES ES

Variable Variable

CC CC

Please Note: Within the English programmes there may be availability to enrol on the core module in Level 1 which runs from 6-9pm (this is subject to change). For further information contact the Faculty of Education and Society on 0191 515 2395. or email:ell.enquiries@sunderland.ac.uk

LAW The University of Sunderlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s law degree credentials are rapidly gaining a reputation for excellence throughout the UK. Recently voted best new university for law in the Guardian University Guide, the course features a specially built replica courtroom for live reconstruction on campus. PROGRAMMES LEVEL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

PG PG

LLM Criminal Law and Procedure LLM Human Rights

FT FT

CID671 CID925

BL BL

1 year 1 year

STC STC

www.sunderland.ac.uk

MEDIA We are living in a constantly evolving digital media age with new opportunities. Whether its video, radio or journalism writing skills we are equipped to help arm you with the right qualifications. PROGRAMMES LEVEL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG PG

MA Film and Cultural Studies FT MA Film and Cultural Studies PT MA Magazine Journalism FT MA Media and Cultural Studies FT MA Media and Cultural Studies PT MA Media Production FT (Television and Video) MA Media Production PT (Television and Video) MA News Journalism FT MA Radio (Production and Management) FT MA Radio (Production and Management) PT MA Public Relations FT MA Public Relations PT

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

CID172 CID385 CID920 CID351 CID386 CID212

ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM

1 year 2 years 1 year 1 year 2 years 1 year

STC STC STC STC STC STC

CID387

ADM

2 years

STC

CID921 CID352 CID388 CID986 CID987

ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM

1 year 1 year 2 years 1 year 2-3 years

STC STC STC STC STC

MEDIA PROGRAMMES LEVEL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG UG

BA (Hons) Digital Film Production BA (Hons) Film and Media BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication BA (Hons) Media Production (Television and Radio) BA (Hons) Media Production (Video and New Media) BA (Hons) Scriptwriting: Film, Television and Radio BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism BA (Hons) Journalism BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism BA (Hons) International Journalism BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism BA (Hons) News Journalism BA (Hons) Sports Journalism BA (Hons) Radio â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 Year Top-Up Foundation Degree (FdA) in Community Radio BA (Hons) Television Studies BA (Hons) Television and Video Level 3 Top-Up BA (Hons) Public Relations

FT/PT FT/PT FT/PT

W612 PW36 PP39

ADM ADM ADM

Variable Variable Variable

STC STC STC

FT/PT

HP63

ADM

Variable

STC

FT/PT

PH36

ADM

Variable

STC

FT/PT

P390

ADM

Variable

STC

FT/PT FT/PT FT/PT FT/PT FT/PT FT/PT FT/PT FT/PT FT/PT

P501 P502 P507 P508 P503 P504 P505 P312 P302

ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM

Variable Variable Variable Variable Variable Variable Variable Variable Variable

STC STC STC STC STC STC STC STC STC

FT/PT FT/PT

P301 P310

ADM ADM

Variable Variable

STC STC

FT/PT

P210

ADM

Variable

STC

For further information contact the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media on 0191 515 3592 or email:admenquiry@sunderland.ac.uk

PHARMACY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY Pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, , and clinical and pharmacy practice offer the potential for well-paid careers where your work will directly benefit other people. State-of-the-art laboratories and a national reputation for excellence makes Sunderland a great place to study. PROGRAMMES LEVEL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

PG PG PG PG CPD CPD

MSc Clinical Pharmacy MSc Enterprise in Biotechnology MSc Medicines Management Drug Discovery and Development Anticoagulation Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists

PT FT FT FT PT PT

CID138 CID214 CID687 CID995 CID953 CID1052

AS AS AS AS AS AS

3 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 2 days 1 year

CC CC CC CC CC CC

PSYCHOLOGY Rated 3rd best psychology department in the UK (out of 102) for Teaching and Learning (including teaching on the course, assessment and feedback, and academic support) in the National Student Survey 2010. PROGRAMMES LEVEL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

PG PG PG UG UG

MA Counselling MSc Psychology (Conversion) MSc Psychology (Conversion) BA (Hons) Counselling (Top-Up) Foundation Degree (FdA) in Counselling

FT FT PT PT PT

CID929 CID210 CID439 CID943 CID778

AS AS AS AS AS

18 months 1 year 2 years 1 year 2 years

STC STC STC STC STC

SOCIAL SCIENCE/APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE Our social sciences programmes are designed to help you understand, evaluate and meet the needs of others. Social science courses explore the nature of society, social order and what happens when that order breaks down and social problems develop. PROGRAMMES LEVEL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

PG PG UG PG UG UG UG UG UG

PgD Career Guidance FT MA/PgD Career Guidance PT BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care PT MA Interprofessional Practice Education PT (with Advanced Award in Social Work) BA (Hons) Community PT and Youth Studies BA (Hons) Education and Curriculum PT Studies (Top-Up) BA (Hons) in Social Work PT BA (Hons) Sociology PT Foundation Degree Working with PT Young People

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

CID607 CID609 CID460 CID801

ES ES ES ES

1 year 2-3 years 4.5 years 2-3 years

CC CC CC CC

CID170

5-6 years

CID863

2 years

CID395 CID759 CID1006

ES ES ES

5-6 years 4-5 years 2 years

CC CC CC

New Developments for 2011/12 Foundation Degree (FdA) in Community Development. For more information please contact the Recruitment Officer on 0191 515 2457

www.sunderland.ac.uk

SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE Due to recent investment, our laboratories are among the best in the north of England providing the latest fitness equipment and technology to assist you with your studies. New Developments for 2011/12 The following programmes will be available for entry, subject to validation. Please contact the Recruitment Officer for more information on 0191 515 2731. MSc Sport and Exercise Sciences MSc Sport and Exercise Sciences (Sports Performance) MSc Sport and Exercise Sciences (Physical Activity, Health and Well-Being)

TOURISM Tourism is both a cultural activity and the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest single industry. The programmes at Sunderland will not only equip you to work in tourism, but also with transferable skills with a much wider value. PROGRAMMES LEVEL

COURSE TITLE

MODE

WEB SEARCH CODE

FACULTY

DURATION

LOCATION

PG PG PG PG

MSc Tourism and Events MSc Tourism and Events MSc Tourism and Hospitality MSc Tourism and Hospitality

FT PT FT PT

CID916 CID917 CID918 CID919

BL BL BL BL

1 year 2 years 1 year 2 years

CC CC CC CC

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Open Days Come and talk to staff about your career path and how the University of Sunderland can make a real difference to your life.

Postgraduate Events Wednesday 24th November 2010 11.00am-6.00pm Wednesday 1st June 2011 12.00pm-6.00pm

Generic University Open Days Saturday 19th February 2011 10.00am-4.00pm Wednesday 8th June 2011 10.00am-4.00pm Saturday 20th August 2011 10.00am-4.00pm Go to www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/opendays to find out more.

For course information by Faculty contact:

Switchboard: 0191 515 2000

Faculty of Applied Sciences – 0191 515 2758 / 2731

Course helpline: 0191 515 3000

Faculty of Arts, Design and Media – 0191 515 3593

or email: student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

Faculty of Business and Law – 0191 515 3341

www.sunderland.ac.uk

Faculty of Education and Society – 0191 515 2395