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Top-Up courses

Top-Up courses

Why study with us in London

A top-up degree allows you to build on an existing Level 5 qualification, such as a Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent, and work towards a full bachelor's honours degree. Many top-up degrees can be completed in one year of full-time study, depending on the course and your previous qualifications.

At the University of Sunderland in London, you'll study at our modern Harbour Exchange campus, close to Canary Wharf. Our career-focused courses help you develop your existing knowledge through practical learning, while giving you access to academic, wellbeing and careers support throughout your studies.

Whether you want to strengthen your career prospects, progress to further study or gain a full honours degree, a top-up degree can help you take that next step.

Accolades

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  • Top30We're a top 30 UK universityGuardian University Guide 2026
  • Top10We're in the UK top 10 for teaching excellenceDaily Mail University Guide 2026
  • Top10We're in the UK top 10 for student support servicesDaily Mail University Guide 2026
  • We're rated five stars for teaching, facilities, employability, environmental impact, global engagement, and diversity, equality, and inclusionQS Stars 2026

Fees and funding

Find out about tuition fees, scholarships, bursaries and financial support available to help you plan the cost of your studies.

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Learn through real-world experience

Learn through real-world experience

Your top-up degree is an opportunity to develop your existing knowledge at honours level and apply it to new challenges. Through practical learning, projects and course-specific experiences, you'll develop skills and knowledge you can take into your career or further study.

Learn through real-world experience
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My immediate goal is to obtain NMC registration and begin working as a registered nurse in the UK. I aim to apply the knowledge, clinical skills and evidence-based practice gained through this course to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care. My long-term goal is to work as a registered nurse within the NHS. I am particularly interested in working in an acute hospital setting, where I can apply my clinical knowledge, develop my skills and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based and compassionate patient care.

Nilam Basnet

Read Nilam Basnet's story
How to apply

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Whether you're applying through UCAS or directly to us, we'll help you understand your next steps.

How to apply