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  1. How many terms will there be in a year?

    There are three terms in an academic year here at Sunderland University, Autumn, Spring and Summer...

  2. How will my undergraduate course be taught?

    All of our undergraduate courses are taught in modules. Each module looks at one particular topic...

  3. How long does a module last?

    Modules are usually taught over one semester. Most courses will have a list of core modules which everyone will study...

  4. How many hours will I be expected to study?

    Each module is worth a certain number of credits, depending on how much time it takes to complete...

  5. What extracurricular activities can I take part in?

    The University supports student-led initiatives that enhance the extracurricular activities available...

  6. Do I need a DBS check to study my course?

    If you have applied for a course that requires a DBS check, for example to enable you to go out on placement, you'll need to have an enhanced DBS check and won't be able to go on placement until this has cleared...

  7. I already have a Bachelors degree, do I have ELQ?

    If you have a Bachelors degree (e.g. a BA or BSc) and want to study for another Bachelors level course, then you have ELQ...

  8. I already have a Bachelors degree and want to study for a Masters, do I have ELQ?

    If you have a Bachelors degree (e.g. a BA or BSc) and want to study for a Masters degree (e.g. a MA or MSc) then you will not have ELQ...

  9. Will I receive any loans for my studies if I have ELQ status?

    If you have ELQ status, you are not able to receive any loans from Student Finance, this includes both the Tuition Fee and Maintenance Loan...

  10. What are the term dates?

    Terms dates are published in advance of each academic year, allowing you to plan around your studies...

  11. How do I choose my modules?

    The availability of optional modules is subject to having met any prerequisites such as the completion of mandatory modules...

  12. Do we get school holidays off?

    We follow our own academic calendar, which is similar to the school year...

  13. I'm studying PGCE Primary Education with QTS (School Based), which schools do you work with?

    The University of Sunderland works in partnership with approximately 24 schools on our PGCE Primary Education with QTS (School Based) course, across primary and secondary settings.

  14. PGCE Education (Distance Learning)

    Find out more about our PGCE Education (Distance Learning) course, including information on placements, the application process and more.

  15. PGCE Early Years Teaching (DL)

    Find out more about our PGCE Early Years Teaching (DL) course, including information on placements, the application process and more.

  16. PGCE iQTS (DL)

    Find out more about our PGCE iQTS (DL) course, including information on placements, the application process and more.

  17. PGCE Primary Education with QTS (Part-time)

    Find out more about our PGCE Primary Education with QTS (Part-time) course, including information on placements, the application process and more.

  18. Healthcare Sciences pathways

    Find out more about Healthcare Sciences and the pathways you can follow – Life Sciences and Physiological Sciences.

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