The North East is a growing business enterprise in the UK with lots of job opportunities at different levels. With our vocational business courses you get hands-on experience with local businesses to gain skills and industry connections so you can progress quickly.
To be successful in this sector you will need excellent organisational and communication skills, be able to solve problems and make informed decisions under pressure, be commercially aware and able to lead and motivate others.
You'll study this subject full time at Bede Campus or as an apprenticeship, you will have access to Specialist classrooms, industry-standard Sage Software, new employer hub and Virtual reality environment.
We work with the following employers to help you gain real work skills: Unipres (UK), Saggezza, Sky, Leighton Group.
of our students progress to university, employment or further study.**
**16-18 student progression data, Sunderland College, 2022-23
Sunderland College held their third Childcare Conference recently, giving students rich experiences to help inform their next steps.
December 2, 2025
Sunderland College and Sunderland Culture worked together in partnership with students to showcase their creative talents at an exhibition.
November 21, 2025
The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson MP, officially opened HICSA – a pioneering regional gateway for skills training.
November 12, 2025
