Chris described Sunderland College as exciting, refreshing and informative. As part of his music course he was given the opportunity to perform at the Sage in Gateshead, an achievement of which he remains very proud. Following the completion of his BTEC, Chris stayed at Sunderland College to complete a foundation degree, before moving on to Sunderland University to achieve an HND in Music Performance. He now teaches Music Performance and Technology in Hampshire.
He said:
“I decided to study at Sunderland College due to the positive reputation of the music department. I was also impressed upon meeting the tutors at the College open day.
What I liked best about Sunderland College was the wealth of opportunities provided by the music department. I am also grateful for the friends I met, as well as the all-round positive atmosphere on campus.
It is hard to pick a single ‘best thing’ about the course due to the great extent that I enjoyed it. The course provided opportunities and experiences that allowed me to progress into the career that I’m in today. All of the teaching and support staff were so great; they always put in the extra hours to help us achieve. Each member of staff was a positive role model and amazing musician. I learned so much from them.”
Chris is now working as a teacher in Music Performance & Technology at St Vincent College Sixth Form in Hampshire.
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Our achievement rates are well above the national average.
We are the College of the Year.
(*Top college nationally for BTECs, Pearson 2019)
100% of our HND and HNC students progressed to employment or further study.
(*Destination data, academic year 2016/17, HNC 19+)
We have recently invested £50 million in our facilities.
Construction students will travel to Sunderland College for a prestigious skills competition to find the region’s best apprentice bricklayers.
April 9, 2024
EPNE has supported the BRIT Challenge, with a number of health and wellbeing activities across all college campuses.
March 22, 2024
An innovative new skills partnership that bridges the gap between education and the world of work has been launched in Sunderland.
March 21, 2024