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“I loved Geography at Sunderland College – I learned so much about the world around us! I use so many of the same concepts and skills every day as an Earth Scientist.“ Curtis Rooks - previous Geography student

“The best thing about studying History was the overall support Lauren gave and the way she pushed us all individually to succeed.” Sydney Duffy - previous History student

“The most interesting part of year two politics was learning about how different the US political system is to what we have in the UK and how their constitution heavily impacts the American political landscape when it comes to policy such as healthcare, gun control and civil rights.” Harry Barnes - previous Politics student

"English Literature at Sunderland College has been an experience that has not only taught me valuable academic skills, but also built the foundations for a career in teaching the subject. Kim’s passion and drive to support and deliver for her students is unmatched. Her love of English is infectious, and was ultimately what shaped my aspiration to study English at Newcastle University, with the aim of teaching." Olivia Wallace - previous English Literature student

“I have enjoyed studying history this year as it has provided the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills along side a team, giving me the opportunity to gain many perspectives on not only historical events, but life as a whole.” Alex Ridley - previous History student

"Studying English Language is both rewarding and interesting as it is not like anything I've studied before. It is interesting to discover just how multi-faceted language is." Ross James - previous English Language student

“It is a really exciting course, with lots of variety. The skills I gained set me up for my career in conservation!“ Hannah Stanger - previous Geography student

“English Lang/Lit allowed me to study a combination of my interests and apply that knowledge to everyday life. This subject taught me how to analyse classic written texts and the way we use language to communicate. Kim as a lecturer makes the subject engaging and exciting through group activities and one to one sessions.” Kim McGinty - previous English Lang/Lit student

"I chose English Literature because I’m an avid reader; I wanted to vary the books that I read. You read a variety of books which allow a great opportunity to find what you want to read more of-. The lessons are informative and fun but in a structured way, which make you look forward to the classes." Neve Garrett - previous English Literature student

“Rebecca’s enthusiasm for learning has helped us to get the best grades possible!“ Ellie Murray - previous Law Student

"Studying English Language has provided me with a key to unlock a world of exploration, creativity and imagination around ideas and theories relating to different aspects of the language itself.” Ryan Midgley - previous English Language student

“I loved being able to understand why we see the world the way we do…Studying sociology has made me a very understanding person and it gave me a much-needed insight into the struggles that ethnic minorities and LGBT face in society.” Alicia Robinson - previous Sociology student

“I had so much support throughout my course from the lecturers. I always felt encouraged and that they wanted the best for me.“ Jack Miller - previous Science student

“I have really enjoyed Psychology – it is so fascinating! It was a new subject for me, but I hope to take it forward and study it at university.” Tamsin - previous Psychology student

“It is a really good course to study. I love research aspect and the fact we look at real life cases.” Evie Cooper - previous Law student

“Physics is an extraordinary subject – it both inspired me and gave me the skills to pursue a career in physics as well as changing the way that I see the world.” Lucas Corrigan - previous Physics student

“The Biology course is extremely fascinating and every lesson was engaging yet informative, which stimulated my passion for Biology even further. I loved being able to learn about the human body in more depth, and explore ideas and theories about how living systems function. Gemma is so supportive both during and outside of lesson time and passionate about helping students to reach their potential.” Neisha Carr - previous Biology student

“I have really enjoyed Applied Psychology; I learned so many new and interesting things about the human mind, and how specific things can influence how stressed we feel – stress is one of the topics on the course.” Anna - previous Psychology student

“Maths is thrilling and there are always new challenges no matter how good you are.“ – Ethan Faulds, previous Maths student

“Studying Biology has given me practical and literary skills to progress my scientific beyond what I thought I was capable of.“ Jack Munslow - previous Biology student

“A-Level Chemistry is very intriguing and provides an insight into the complex reactions happening around us everyday. I enjoyed the independence of the practical work as it built my confidence and gave me hands-on experience to help reinforce my chemistry knowledge and prepare me for my future.” Neisha Carr - previous Chemistry student

“The support throughout my time at Sunderland Sixth Form has been brilliant. You also have more freedom for independent study than in school, which really prepares you for university." Kristin Hindmarch - previous Further Maths student (studying Medicine at Oxford Uni)

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