Caitlyn described her time at Sunderland College as supportive and encouraging. For her, the staff and the positive environment at the college made her experience thoroughly enjoyable.

After leaving college, she graduated from the University of Huddersfield and is working as a midwife with Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

A-Levels in Geography, Psychology and Biology.

I chose to study at Sunderland College as I wanted to gain the qualifications I needed to go to university.

The very enjoyable courses with lecturers who are passionate about their their subject.

They have an enthusiasm and passion for what they are teaching and their students’ futures. Particularly Adam Sams!

Yes, it opens up opportunities for future.

I’m a midwife at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Studying at Sunderland College gave me the relevant knowledge and grades I needed to progress into midwifery.

The courses I studied helped to prepare me well to progress onto University, not only did I learn the ins and outs of each subject, but my studies also allowed me to build on my interpersonal skills.

Student success stories

Maths and English for a Successful Future

Maths and English are everywhere! They are important life skills that will help you to achieve your best in your studies and to progress to your dream career. A GCSE Maths and English qualification could be the difference between being accepted onto a university course or getting a job promotion.

98% of our students progress to a positive destination

*Destination data for Sunderland College students aged 16-18, academic year 2017/18).

Why choose Sunderland College?

Our achievement rates are well above the national average.

We are the College of the Year.

(*Top college nationally for BTECs, Pearson 2019)

100% of our HND and HNC students progressed to employment or further study. 

(*Destination data, academic year 2016/17, HNC 19+)

We have recently invested £50 million in our facilities.