Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries (Postgrad)

1. Fine Art (MA)
2. Photography (MA)
3. Visual Practice (MA)
4. Design (MA)
5. MDes Design (MA)
6. English Studies (MA)
7. Journalism (MA)
8. Public Relations (MA)
9. Media Production (Film and TV) (MA)
10. Radio, Audio and Podcasting (MA)
11. Modern Music Industries (MA)

Are you considering a creative career? Do you wonder what it’s really like to work in the creative industries? This sector can offer you an exciting and varied career, where no day is the same and creative thinking is actively encouraged. There are so many creative job roles up for grabs and there’s something to suit everyone’s career goals.

Ranked within the top 50 UK universities 

We’re pleased to say that the University of Sunderland has been placed within the top 50 UK universities by the Guardian University Guide 2024.

Famously low cost of living

The north-east is famous for low living costs. Sunderland is the third most affordable city in the UK according to a 2021 ‘Graduate salaries in the UK’ survey conducted by Prospects Luminate.

Enhanced employment prospects

Our huge range of extracurricular activities coupled with our incredible courses will leave your CV bursting at the seams. The Employability and Enterprise Hub offers careers fairs, appointments with career advisors, and help with sourcing placements, internships, and jobs.

Convenient location

Sunderland is a vibrant city that benefits from a metropolitan city centre and coastal scenery. Roker beach is a short stroll from Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s where you can’t

• We’ve been shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards 2024.
• We are ranked as a Top 40 UK university in the Guardian University Guide 2025
• We’re University of the Year for Student Support (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)
• We are one of the world’s best young universities according to the THE Young University Rankings 2023
• The University of Sunderland is in the top 10 universities in the UK for Careers Prospects (What Uni Student Choice Awards 2024)
• We are 1st in the north-east for teaching quality and student experience (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
• We are 1st in the north-east for student satisfaction (The Complete University Guide 2025)

Living in a student-friendly city like Sunderland is an amazing experience. We know moving away to university is one of the biggest and most exciting decisions you’ll ever make, and you’ll find a home from home at Sunderland.