Joint Programme – University of Sunderland in London, UK

Sets in Canary Wharf, an important business district in Europe. The university has undergraduate and postgraduate students together in total of 2,000 from around the world

The university’s popular courses are MBA, Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism, and Film Production & Photography. The university is also in collaboration with businesses and industries and are also alliances with leading high-quality companies (blue-chip companies) and also has internship programmes for students during their study time, with these mentioned companies.

Why University of Sunderland in London?

Ranked 50th by the Guardian University Guide 2023
Ranked 16th by Whatuni UK
Ranked 14th in Media & film studies by The Guardian University League Table, 2019
Ranked 50th by the Guardian University Guide 2023

University of Sunderland (London) courses with Joint Master Programmes

MBA

This Master of Business Administration (MBA) course is designed to fast-track your promotion to leadership positions, offering opportunities in senior roles across various organizations and countries. It enhances your management capabilities by building on your previous business experience.

Key features include:

Development of strategic knowledge, functional competence, and problem-solving abilities.
Application of the best international management practices.
Core modules such as ‘Managing and Leading People,’ ‘Global Corporate Strategy,’ and ‘International Business Environment,’ with flexibility to choose an optional module and dissertation topic that align with your interests and goals.
A focus on linking theory to real-world challenges, including company visits and guest lectures from industry professionals.
Dual accreditation with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), boosting your professional profile and allowing graduates with 3+ years of management experience to apply for full CMI membership or Chartered status.

Course Module

Semester 1: May – Aug 2025 @ RSU (RSU Tower – Sukhumvit 31)
• International Business Management in Digital Era
• Digital Entrepreneurial Finance
• International Marketing Communication and Media Management
• International Business Stretegic Management
• Research in Action (Non-credit)

Semester 2: Feb / May / Nov 2025 @ University of Sunderland in London
• Value Creation in Organisations – Managing Operations and Marketing
Plus ONE optional module below:• Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer
• Managing Accounting and Finance for Decision Making
• Digital Marketing
• Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Contemporary International Human Resources Management
• Hospitality Management Studies
• Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

Semester 3 : Feb / May / Nov 2025 @ University of Sunderland in London
• MBA Project
OR
• Dissertation
**Please Note : some modules may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Accommodation

Private accommodation around campus
• En-suite starts from £380/week (approx. 37 – 51 weeks)

* For more information, please visit >>> https://london.sunderland.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/

Tuition Fees

• 1st Instalment: 150,000 THB
• 2nd Instalment: 350,000 THB
• 3rd Instalment: 340,000 THB
Total 840,000 THB

** International students (Non-Thai students) will be added THB 25,000
** A student will need a minimum of £1,483 per month to cover basic living expenses
** International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week during term time and full-time working during vacations.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language.
The course requirements with IELTS or BACIET overall score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 or higher in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking).

Students who graduated from an International Programme within the last 2-5 years do not need to submit an English proficiency test (IELTS waiver). Please check with the Joint Programmes Officer for the list of universities that offer the IELTS waiver.
Students who do not yet have an English proficiency test score (IELTS score) can register for an English test directly with the program (see details for BACIET English test registration).
The required English proficiency level depends on the university chosen.
If a student has an IELTS or BACIET overall score of 5.5, with no skill below 5.0, they can enroll in the Joint Pre-sessional English Programme. This program is designed to enhance Academic English for postgraduate studies and can be taken as a substitute for IELTS/BACIET. The Joint Pre-sessional English Programme can be taken either before the start of the Joint Master Programmes or concurrently with the start of the Joint Master Programmes (60-100 hours of study, tuition fee: 69,500 THB, group classes). For more details, click here | To register for the Pre-sessional English Programme, click here.

Admission Calendar

Application deadline	15 March 2025
1st Instalment Due Date	15 March 2025
Interview Entrance Examination	29 March 2025
Entrance Result	30 March 2025
Instruction Begins	28 May 2025

More information: Call 088-022-2701, 098-285-6114
Office hours
Monday – Friday 10:00-18:30 น.
Saturday – Sunday 09:00-17:00 น.
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