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The University of Sunderland aims to provide you with a programme of support to ensure your transition to university is a successful one. Transfer the skills you've developed in the Armed Forces to enhance your career prospects.
Nicola Hopper is the dedicated Armed Forces Contact, here to support those students beginning their journey at the University of Sunderland from the Armed Forces.
Nicola’s role is to ensure that you receive the best possible service from the University, offering a robust structure of support to ensure your transition to university is a successful one.
You can contact Nicola on 0191 515 2216 or by email at armed.forces@sunderland.ac.uk.
At the University of Sunderland we are committed to ensuring that service personnel are supported as they transition into life at university.
The support we provide for full-time, home, undergraduate and taught postgraduate students includes:
Whether you are starting your career after the forces or looking to develop your existing qualifications while still serving, we have a range of course options for current and former military personnel. We will also consider your previous training and experience as part of your application, to ensure you find the best entry level to higher education.
These courses are particularly popular with ex-military personnel. If you don't see what you're looking for, you can browse our full range of courses.
We are extremely proud to be holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. This demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that service personnel are supported as they transition into life at university.
Gold Award holders proactively advocate and support Defence, communicating their commitment both internally to employees and externally to the wider community. With established policies, you know you will be supported at the University of Sunderland and will be working with an organisation that understands your needs.
Our support doesn’t end when you graduate. We’re here to help with your next steps including everything from interview preparation to options for further study. Just get in touch and we’ll be there to help you every step of the way.
Our Careers, Employability and Enterprise team are here to support you with careers and employability advice. Whether you are looking for graduate opportunities or a part-time job over the summer, get in touch and we can refer you for one-to-one support from the team.
A group of serving military personnel are among the first in the country to graduate with a new qualification designed to build on their existing abilities and experience. One of our graduates is Holly Thompson.
Read more about Holly's journey.
Lecturer Terry McDermott-Moses spent more than 20 years juggling her career as a nurse with her role as an Army Reservist.
Read more about Terry's story.
The National Armed Forces and Emergency Services Event (NAFESE) will be the first occasion the armed forces and emergency services have come together to hold a large-scale event of its kind.
Read more about the event.
You can contact Nicola on 0191 515 2216 or by email at armed.forces@sunderland.ac.uk.