University of Sunderland: A Partnership of Excellence

The University of Sunderland has over 24,000 students based in campuses worldwide, forming global partnerships with learning institutions in 15 countries.

The University has a long-established commitment to widening participation, to world-leading research, and public and private sector collaborations. It has an impressive track-record of providing quality student experiences that will prepare you to be graduates who are the tomorrow-makers of society. 

Our partnership with the University of Sunderland is one that is built on excellence and trust.  This is reflected in the degrees awarded by the university, supported by our teaching faculty.

We have been offering selected degrees from the University of Sunderland's Faculty of Creative Industries for over a decade. These degrees, in fields of advertising & design, media, culture and communications, and film production is designed to equip you with the right skills and qualifications to embrace the digital media, design and communications industry. 

The BA (Hons) Advertising & Design, University of Sunderland develops your creative thinking skills in strategy development, advertising, branding and design - all integrated to address the demands of today’s digital economy.

2017 IACT College Valedictorian Stephanie Yap shared,
“This degree is designed to stretch students' mental capacities, equipping them with a portfolio impressive enough to secure a job.”

Another graduate Ravin Shamugam commented, “The BA (Hons) Advertising & Design really brings out the best in you as the conducive learning environment and the practicality of the course prepares you mentally for the world out there.”  

The BA (Hons) Media, Culture & Communication, University of Sunderland develops your understanding of the role of communication’s in today’s integrated digital media industry. You will have the option to choose from specialisms in journalism or public relations.

Reyna Gopal a graduate of this programme, says,
“This degree emphasises more on thought-provoking subjects – challenging reality as I know it- which is essential in understanding the nature of media and culture.”

Another graduate, Justin Wong shares,
“This course gives an extensive look into the world of media and provided me with an alternative perspective to look at the world.” 

We, at IACT, have always emphasised on solid knowledge acquisition, coupled with hands-on skills, to prepare graduates for successful careers in the creative industries.

This is shared by the University of Sunderland, and our partnership is key to producing future-proofed, job ready graduates.
 
IACT is proud to introduce yet another exciting degree by the University of Sunderland this year.

The BA (Hons) in Film Production is a degree that will develop practical and theoretical skills in scriptwriting, filmmaking, documentary production, directing, cinematography and editing. 

IACT College’s teaching has always emphasised solid knowledge acquisition coupled with hand-on skills, to prepare graduates for successful careers in the creative industries like advertising, branding, graphic design, journalism, public relations and film & video production. This is shared by the University of Sunderland and it has been crucial in producing future-proofed, job ready graduates. These graduates hit the ground running, so to speak. 
 
In April 2022, IACT College started teaching yet another exciting degree from the University of Sunderland – the BA (Hons) in Film Production. This degree will develop practical skills and theoretical skills in scriptwriting, filmmaking, documentary production, directing, cinematography and editing. 

The partnership of excellence between the University of Sunderland and IACT College is every student’s assurance of receiving a leading-edge creative communication education.

The degrees impart job-relevant and marketable knowledge and skills that create a global graduate who will be in demand by the communications industry. 

IACT's partnership with the University of Sunderland ensures every graduate, quality British education in the field of communications, and a learning experience not to be forgotten.