Disgraceful comments :/
The uni used to be an absolute dump, but since it's refurbishment - it's become more popular in the eyes of the country and has won the award of the North East's best university
The town is sadly overshadowed by Newcastle's, but the town of Newcastle is pretty much what you see on Geordie Shore, they're all like that in Newcastle of my experience...
The uni specialises in journalism, but has received great comments on it's courses of Business, ICT and Media
The accommodation is far cheaper to Northumbria and Newcastle - but just as good!
Not saying the uni is exceptionally brilliant, but to call it a dump or Sunderland an awful city - then you need challenged!
Make your own mind up, go and see the campus itself...it's not a dump, I assure you