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University of Sunderland
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 Though having a history dating back over 100 years, the University of Sunderland only achieved university status in 1992 when it was created out of the former Sunderland Polytechnic. The uni has two campuses, both in Sunderland: the City Campus and the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's - located on the north bank of the River Wear. FacilitiesLibrariesIT and ComputingSportsVisit the Stadium of Light. Get a bit of Irish on Wearside with Roy Keane’s Premiership team in one of Europe’s newest football stadiums. On campus sports facilities at the Chester Road Campus include a 25m swimming pool, a multisports sports hall, a weights rooms and a fitness room. The centre also runs a number of classes in things like yoga and circuits. The SU also runs a number of sports clubs which any student can join. You can join them for fun or take things more seriously and try out for university teams. Current clubs include:
Welfare HealthcareShopsSunderland city centre has The Bridges which is an indoor shopping centre with popular shops such as Topshop, H&M, Debenhams and River Island plus most high street banks, phone shops, jewellers and an indoor market selling things such as fruit and vegetables, fabrics and meat and there is also a Tesco. RestaurantsSunderland and the North East region have some great restaurants – try sea views at the Tavistock Thai China in Roker, or Little Italy at Seaburn, where you can eat literally on the beach - or why not try one of Sunderland’s new city restaurants such as Hollathons or the Thai Manor – both just a short walk away from the Empire Cinema multiplex. BanksTransportBusesStudents at Sunderland University have access to a free Campus Express bus service, which will take you to all buildings in its main campuses. This bus is supplied by the University as part of its award-winning ecological initiatives.
MetroThe metro serves Sunderland and students can purchase discounted tickets for use on the Metro Services run north to Newcastle and west to South Hylton. Fares can be very costly (Fare and Ticket Prices) but regular travellers get a Metro Student Card TrainsIn the near future Grand Central Trains will start running a few services per day to London Kings Cross from Sunderland. Careers servicePart-time jobsReligious facilitiesSocialBars, Pubs and clubsThe nightlife is OK, 5 nightclubs, about 50 bars and pubs. A taxi from Newcastle late at night can cost you about 40pound. You can get the metro their though which is only like 2.50. NME have called Sunderland the best city in the UK for underground music – but you don’t have to go underground, visit the Independent, a favourite venue for bands such as The Zutons and the Klaxons. There are more details about the Sunderland nigthlife in it's own article. EventsThe Sunderland Empire is one of the only venues outside of London with the capacity to show West End Shows - from Chitty, Chitty Bang Bang to We Will Rock You to AbbaMania! Clubs and societiesThere are a number of societies at Sudnerland and you can create your won if you want something diferent. Current socs include:
AccommodationAccommodation policyThey say they will try to accommodate anyone who needs a uni room, though they do have priorities. First undergrads, EU and international students and postgrads have a priority over others. You'll not get your application form until you have an unconditional offer - for most people this will be after A Level results day. To maximise your chance of getting a room in uni accommodation you should send your form back as soon as you can and then return any subsequent letters and documents regarding accommodation as soon as you get them. FacilitiesResidencesPrivate sectorStudent unionPricesThe recent Independent cost of living survey revealed that Sunderland is 5th cheapest place to study in the UK, in terms of accommodation, drink and grocery prices. EnvironmentSunderland has some of the cleanest, unspoilt beaches in Europe. Roker, Seaburn, Whitburn, South Shields – you can literally walk all day and never run out of golden sands. ArchitectureThe campus is VERY state of the art and newly built. Local areaSunderland is defo a good city on the up and up - it doesn't get a good press but its much better than most people think it is - loads of regeneration going on, getting direct rail links to London soon and loads of stuff going on. Shopping is OK, the beaches are really good - some good countryside nearby - riverside is quite nice too where one of the campuses is. Teaching qualityThe uni has particular strengths in Pharmacy, Medicine related courses and ICT though offers generally range from a very low 80 UCAS points up to a more modest 240. Over all, teaching was scored 3.9 out of 5 in the 2006 National Student Survey, while healthcare subjects had their teaching commended in 2005. History, business and management and social work have had 'excellent' ratings for their teaching too. Applying to SunderlandThinking of applying to Sunderland ? Why not read some Personal Statements which were used for applying here? Other Sunderland ArticlesWhy not read these other Sunderland Articles? Links | 
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