Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Sunderland. Lower is better.
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & teaching | 19 | $24,241 | See → |
| Business & management | 13 | $24,241 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 7 | $24,241 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 6 | $24,241 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 4 | $24,241 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 4 | $24,241 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 4 | $21,884 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 3 | $24,241 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 3 | $24,241 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 3 | $24,241 | See → |
| Social sciences | 3 | $24,241 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 2 | $24,915 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 2 | $24,241 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 1 | $24,241 | See → |
| Psychology | 1 | $24,241 | See → |
Costs and entry
6 courses mention scholarships. 2 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Sunderland
The job market for the University of Sunderland's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Sunderland cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $24,241 a year. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: economics, finance & accounting courses are typically $24,915, humanities & languages $21,884.
How is the University of Sunderland ranked?
In the UK it is #83 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #27 in the Guardian University Guide (2026).
What IELTS score does the University of Sunderland need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (10 of the 29 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Sunderland offer?
75 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are education & teaching (19), business & management (13) and public health & allied health (7).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Sunderland's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.