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The University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland

University·UKPRN 10007159·Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024)·Website
Achievement rate
77%
Sector benchmark 71.4%
Employer score?
4 / 4
Excellent · 1 employer
Apprentice score?
3 / 4
Good · 22 apprentices
Active learners?
968
In training now
Data updated 1 Sept 2026

About The University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland delivers advanced, higher and degree apprenticeships from levels 3 to 7 that combine paid work with structured university study, often leading to a diploma, bachelor’s or master’s degree and, in some cases, a relevant professional qualification. Apprentices typically spend around 80% of their time in the workplace and at least 20% in ‘off the job’ learning, gaining hig...

Training Types

Apprenticeships
Short Courses
Degree Apprenticeships

Delivery Modes

Online
In Person
Hybrid

Regions

North East
UK
England
Sunderland

Key Facts

Active Learners:
968
Standards:
27
Locations:
4

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Ofsted

Inspected June 2024
GoodOverall effectiveness
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good

Source: Ofsted further education and skills inspection outcomes, published on GOV.UK under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We publish Ofsted's judgement as given and do not grade providers ourselves. Read the full inspection report on Ofsted

Performance Data

Achievement Rate

76.8%

DfE-published all-standards rate, as shown on gov.uk

Employer Score

4.0

Apprentice Score

3.0

Active Learners

968

Official achievement data by course

DfE-published rates for 2024/25. Achievement counts everyone who left the programme; pass rate counts only those who reached end-point assessment.

CourseAchievementPass rateRetentionLearners
Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Integrated Degree)77.8%100%77.8%20
Biomedical Scientist100%100%100%10
Business Administratorsuppressed by DfE (few learners)
Chartered Manager (Degree)suppressed by DfE (few learners)
District Nurse100%100%100%10
Electrical and Electronic Engineer (Degree)suppressed by DfE (few learners)
Enhanced Clinical Practitionersuppressed by DfE (few learners)
Healthcare Science Associatesuppressed by DfE (few learners)
Healthcare Science Practitioner (Integrated Degree)100%100%100%10
Learning and Skills Teachersuppressed by DfE (few learners)
Manufacturing Engineer (Degree)90.9%100%90.9%20
Occupational Therapistsuppressed by DfE (few learners)
Public Health Practitioner - Integrated Degree65.5%100%65.5%30
Registered Nurse - Degree (NMC 2010)83.3%100%83.3%10
Registered Nurse Degree (NMC 2018)73.6%100%73.6%90
Senior Journalist77.8%100%77.8%10
Senior Leader82.4%100%82.4%30
Social Worker (Integrated Degree)85.2%100%85.2%30
Teacher85.7%100%85.7%10
Team Leader60%100%60%30

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted inspection data coming soon.

Data sourced from Skills England, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and the National Achievement Rate Tables. View on Find Apprenticeship Training

The University of Sunderland