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Explore education and society, from primary education to social work, with our insightful articles, blogs, interviews, and case studies.
Are you thinking of becoming a special needs teacher? Here we’re exploring all about what Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) means in an educational context, including what you need to become a special needs teacher or Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO).
Learn all about what it's like to become a SEND teacher
Are you considering becoming a social worker but want to find out more about what this career involves? Here, we explore everything you need to know, including the roles and responsibilities of a social worker, the skills and qualifications you’ll need, and more about our social work courses.
Find out more about social work
Being able to support yourself while taking the time to complete your teacher training course is an important consideration when it comes to making the decision to apply. In this article, we look at the different options available when it comes to teacher training funding.
Learn more about what teacher training funding is available
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UNILIFE: UNLOCKEDIn today’s ever-changing climate, it’s becoming increasingly important for investigators to continue their own professional development to carry out their roles effectively. Explore the progression routes in investigation available and how they can help your career.
Read more about our investigation progression routes
If you’re thinking of studying for a degree in education, becoming a secondary school teacher comes with lots of benefits and is a highly rewarding career choice. Here, we’re exploring just a few of the great reasons you should consider choosing secondary education.
Find out more about secondary education
If you choose a degree in social science, you could be presented with a wide variety of job opportunities when you graduate. We’ve compiled a list of seven potential jobs you could go into with a social science degree to give you some inspiration.
Read about the jobs you could get with a social science degree
Teaching placements are an integral part of your initial teacher training, and we offer placement opportunities across several of our undergraduate and postgraduate education courses so you can gain relevant work experience. Discover more about what to expect on your teaching placement including how to prepare, the skills and knowledge you’ll gain, and the support you’ll receive.
Learn what to expect on your teaching placement
Researching the various types of teacher training qualifications can be a struggle, so what really is the difference between PGCE and QTS, and which is the most suitable for you? We’re giving you a breakdown of each of these qualifications to help you make an informed decision when choosing your teacher training course.
Read more about the differences between PGCE and QTS
Studying for a master's degree in education will equip you with an abundance of valuable skills and knowledge relevant to the field, but how can gaining this postgraduate qualification help your career? Find out more about the MA Education courses we offer, as well as discover what jobs you can go into and how you can progress within your current role in education.
Find out more about MA Education degrees
It’s no secret that a career in education ranks incredibly highly when it comes to job satisfaction – but why become a primary teacher? Explore the top ten reasons to become a primary school teacher below and find out more about this extraordinary career path.
Find out more about primary education
We offer a wide range of crime, policing, and investigation courses at Sunderland, but what kind of career opportunities are available to those graduating with one of these degrees? Find out more here.
Learn more about careers in crime, policing, and investigation
If you’re interested in pursuing a career in education but you’re still undecided about the area you’d like to specialise in, or you’re already working as an educator and want to progress within your field, you might want to consider a degree in education studies.
Find out more about our education studies degrees
Are you considering studying for a teaching degree and want to specialise in STEM education? Read on to discover why teaching a STEM subject is both rewarding and beneficial to your career.
Find out more about teaching a STEM subject
Explore our diverse range of crime, policing, and investigation courses available. Find out more about our degrees and who they're suitable for with a helpful guide to our courses.
Find out more about crime, policing, and investigation
Are you interested in studying for a community and youth work degree but want to know more about what this means? Here, we explore what youth work involves and what you can expect from a career in this rewarding field.
Find out more about community and youth work
We caught up with Senior Lecturer, Drew Dalton, to find out why social sciences are a great area to study at degree level and how they can make you think differently.
Explore the impact studying social sciences can have on the way you think
Spectral Visions provides a diverse platform for students, enabling its members to work with professional writers and renowned academics, and together with Spectral Visions Press, trains students to become accomplished professional publishers and editors.
Learn more about the Spectral Visions conference and Spectral Visions Press
English is a subject that can be applied to a huge number of industries and careers, as well as a route into graduate training schemes. Our English degrees aim to equip you with the skills, knowledge and contacts you’ll need for a successful career in the creative industries and beyond.
Find out what you can do with an English degree from the University of Sunderland
We caught up with Dr Alison Younger, Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Sunderland, to find out why English is a great subject to study at degree level.
Find out a little bit more about Dr Alison Younger and why she believes English is a great subject to study
Graduate Amy McLean has released her third novel – penning her first while she was studying English Literature at the University.
Find out more about Amy McLean and her new novel