Sunderland College

About Sunderland College

Sunderland College, officially City of Sunderland College, is a further education and higher education college based in Sunderland, North East England. 

School Leaver

Are you leaving school and looking for an exciting new future? You have the potential to be amazing at Sunderland College.

Dream it, believe it, make it happen!

Start now and make your dreams happen. Studying with us can give you the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience to make a real difference in the world and achieve your goals. 

Students are at the heart of everything we do and your success and achievements mean the world to us. We will inspire and support you to be the best you can be. Studying with us is the beginning of your story. 

Why choose Sunderland College?

100% overall A-Level pass rate

Summer 2021

97.4% of our apprentices progressed to employment or further study.  

Destination data for Sunderland College 2019/20, Apprentice completers. 

Our excellent student support services and expert staff will help you reach your potential.

Recognised regionally and nationally for our high-quality approach to careers education

Courses for adults

We offer a range of full-time, part-time and distance learning courses designed specifically for adults. With our expert staff, flexible study and inclusive environment, it's never been easier to get back into education and achieve your ambitions.

Take your next step

Our courses for adults are for anyone aged 19 and over. They can help you to improve your skills, progress in your career, learn a new hobby or find a new direction. Many courses are free, or you could be eligible for financial support. They start throughout the year so you don't even have to wait until September.

What courses can you do?

ESOL

We offer a range of courses for English Speakers of Other Languages (lasting 6-12 weeks) to help you learn or improve your English. Our specialist staff will nurture and support you to achieve a qualification and integrate into your community. We also offer additional courses to help you live and learn in the UK. 

Courses available - Pre-Entry, Entry Level 1-3, Level 1-2 in Speaking and Listening, Writing, and Reading, as well as ESOL Award in Introduction to Culinary Skills. 

Start dates - courses take place daytime 9.30-4.30 Mon-Thurs and 9.30-2.00 Fri, with flexible start dates every term. 

Cost - most adults will be eligible for free study. 

Essential Skills

We offer a range of short courses (lasting 3 days-3 months) for adults who are unemployed / have been made redundant or are looking to change career / upskill. They will develop your confidence and knowledge and help you gain new employment. Some employability courses even include a guaranteed interview with an employer. 

Courses available - Maths, English, IT, Functional Skills and Business Employability. 

Start dates - courses take place daytime 9.30-3.30, Mon-Fri with immediate start dates. 

Cost - all courses are free for adults aged 19+ in receipt of benefits / earning under the threshold. 

IT

Taught by our expert industry practitioners, our Have a Go short courses (lasting 10 weeks) will help you to gain a qualification in an area of computing and digital and develop beginner to intermediate skills through fun classes. 

Courses available - Introductory courses in Digital Skills, Programming, Networking, Web Design, Games Design, VR, Cyber Security and Concept Art. 

Start dates - courses usually take place Tues and Thurs evenings from 6pm, with flexible start dates every 10-15 weeks. 

Cost - from £75. 

Higher Education

Studying higher education can give you access to exciting new opportunities and more career options! 

What to expect?

Higher Education study will help you to develop transferable skills for a successful future! There are lots of different types of courses and subjects to prepare you for career success. Compared to Level 3 vocational or A-Level courses, you'll find that you will be expected to:

• Learn more independently
• Use your initiative to expand your knowledge around your course subject area
• Take responsibility for your own study
• Be self motivated
• Manage your time effectively and find a work/life balance