Support for students studying on off campus programmes

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The University delivers a range of programmes that are delivered exclusively online or via a partner centre. The University also offers work-based learning programmes and apprenticeships which are a mix of on-campus and online learning.

University Library Services deliver tailored support for these different modes of off campus study.

Please choose the option that is relevant to your programme.

Students at an Overseas Partner Centre

University of Sunderland programmes where teaching is delivered at an overseas partner college. Your library support is delivered by both your college library and University Library Services.

You can:

  • Visit your college library buildings and borrow print books.
  • Use online library services and resources at both your college and the University.
  • Use the University Library's dedicated distance learning support service.

Independent Distance Learning Programmes (IDL)

University of Sunderland programmes delivered online. Your library support is delivered by University Library Services. Click here to view a list of distance learning programmes.

You can:

  • Visit University Library buildings and borrow print books.
  • Use online University Library services and resources.
  • Use the University Library's dedicated distance learning support service.

Sunderland Online Programmes

If you are enrolled on a flexible online degree your learning and library services will be delivered 100% online. Click here to view a list of online degree programmes.

You can:

  • Use online University Library services and resources.
  • Find support from a Student Success Coordinator.

Local Partner College Programmes

University of Sunderland programmes where teaching is delivered by a local college in the North East of England. Your library support is delivered by both your college library and University Library Services.

You can:

  • Visit your college library buildings and borrow print books.
  • Visit University Library buildings and borrow print books.
  • Use online library services and resources at both University and college.
  • Find support from the University Partnership Liaison Team, University Library Services, and your college library.

Work-Based Learning Programmes and Apprenticeships

University of Sunderland of Sunderland programmes delivered in partnership with a workplace and are a mix of online and on-campus learning.

You can:

  • Visit University Library buildings and borrow print books.
  • Use online University Library services and resources.
  • Use the dedicated distance learning support service.