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  • Study in Sunderland

    A port city located in the North East of England, Sunderland is located within the historic county of Durham and is a lively modern metropolitan city with coastal scenery. In a national survey, Sunderland ranked as the 7th safest place to live in and according to Prospects Luminate, is one of the most affordable cities to live in the United Kingdom.
    Sunderland also has a lot to offer and there are many things to do in the city, such as visiting museums, galleries or theatres and there are plenty of shops, restaurants and venues to visit for nights out. With plenty of green spaces and a wide nearby coast, Sunderland makes a great student city to live and study in. 
    Living costs like accommodation can vary depending on what kind of accommodation you choose to live in (e.g. university or private accommodation) but house prices are generally lower than most parts of the UK and can vary between £300-£540 per month.
    If you don’t have the necessary qualifications for a university degree, Sunderland is just one of the locations you can take a preparation course at. ONCAMPUS Sunderland has more than 100 undergraduate and postgraduate progression opportunities combined and students can obtain a degree from at the University of Sunderland. Whether you’re looking for accommodation or want to study in the city, Brite Counsellors can help you secure accommodation and we offer a variety of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to apply to. Students can opt for these programmes through the Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP), International Year One (IY1), Master’s Foundation Programme (MFP) or the Extended Master’s (EM). If you’re interested in finding out more, want to learn more about foundation programmes or are interested in applying to university in the city of Sunderland email info@britecounsellors.com or contact us here. 
  • Highest paying courses and graduate starting salaries in the UK

    It’s well known that the United Kingdom has a reputation for providing some of the best education and academic curriculums in the world which is what attracts so many students to study here. While students consider career opportunities and prospects, salaries are also amongst the top priorities when choosing a subject. So have you ever thought about Britain’s highest paying degrees? 
    As of April 2021, the National Minimum Wage for anyone in the UK 23 and over stands at £8.91 per hour. For those 21 to 22, it is £8.36, for those 18 to 20 it is £6.56 and those under 18 are paid £4.62 per hour. 
    Currently, in 2022, the average UK income is £28,000 per year. So what about the highest paying jobs in the UK for graduates? We’ve compiled some data from The Complete University Guide, where they list some of the highest paying courses and graduate starting salaries in the UK.
    • Dentistry
    Average earnings: £38,000
    • Medicine 
    Average earnings: £33,500 
    • Veterinary Medicine
    Average earnings: £31,000
    • Pharmacology and Pharmacy
    Average earnings: £30,000
    • General Engineering 
    Average earnings: £29,000
    • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    Average earnings: £29,000
    • Chemical Engineering
    Average earnings: £30,000
    • Mechanical Engineering
    Average earnings: £28,000
    • Civil Engineering
    Average earnings: £27,700
    • Business and Management Studies
    Average earnings: £25,000
    • Computer Science
    Average earnings: £27,000  
    • Politics
    Average earnings: £26,000
    • Social Work:
    Average earnings: £29,000
    • Physics and Astronomy
    Average earnings: £28,000 
    • Mathematics
    Average earnings: £28,000 
    Data obtained from The Complete University Guide 
  • Cheapest University MBAs in the UK for International Students

    A Master of Business Administration (MBA) appears to be one of the most popular postgraduate subjects sought. In 2019/2020, business and management attracted the highest number of students than any other subject in the United Kingdom and the program continues to be a flagship qualification for postgraduate business students. Not surprisingly, an MBA can enhance business professionals marketability towards employers and job opportunities, increase your professional network and lead to a higher earning potential. 

     

    University of Chester 
    Next intake dates: May 2022, October 2022, February 2023, May 2023
    Tuition Fees: 2022 fees to be confirmed. 2020/21 course fee was £12,700

     

    Wrexham Glyndŵr University
    Campus Locations: Wales: Wrexham Campus, Northop Campus and St Asaph Campus
    Next intake dates: September 2022
    Tuition Fees: £13000

     

    University of Wolverhampton
    Campus Locations: Campuses located across the West Midlands and Shropshire including City Campus, Telford Campus, Walsall Campus and Burton Health Education Centre 
    Next intake dates: September 2022 
    Tuition Fees: 2022 fees to be confirmed. 2020/21 course fee was £14,215

     

    University of Bolton 
    Campus Locations: Manchester, Bolton Campus
    Next intake dates: September 2022
    Tuition Fees: £13,950

     

    University of the West of Scotland
    Campus Locations: Scotland: Ayr Campus, Lanarkshire Campus and Dumfries Campus and London Campus 
    Next intake dates: January and September 2023
    Tuition Fees: £14,500 

     

    London South Bank University
    Campus Locations: London Campus
    Next intake dates: September 2022
    Tuition Fees: £14,900