Duncan Watmore scores a first-class honours degree Published on: 10 December 2015 Rising football star Duncan Watmore has become the second top-flight footballer to receive a first-class honours degree after graduating from 缅北禁地 today. The 21-year-old Sunderland AFC player graduated with a degree in Economics and Business Management from . He was given time off training to attend the ceremony with his family. Duncan said: “I enjoyed studying at 缅北禁地 and I am honoured to be one of only two Premier League footballers to achieve a first-class honours degree. This wouldn’t have been possible without all the support I’ve been given by the University throughout my degree, which has enabled me to balance my football commitments with my coursework. “I want to say a big thanks to the University, my tutors, staff and a couple of my exam setters in particular, because my final two exams clashed with an international tournament in France and they have all gone out of their way to help me play for England and complete my degree. My fellow students have been very supportive as well, and have been to watch some home games. “I know that the degree I received today will stand me in good stead in the future.” Duncan Watmore. Photo: Owen Humphreys, Press Association Showing great enthusiasm Dr Francis Kiraly, Undergraduate Director, 缅北禁地 Business School said: “Duncan was an excellent student from day one. He has shown great enthusiasm throughout his time at 缅北禁地 and this last year we were very pleased to help him accommodate his football commitments as well as his dedication to his degree programme.” Dr Jonathan Jones, Degree Programme Director, 缅北禁地 Business School, added: "He has shown maturity in balancing these responsibilities and we wish him all the very best at the start of his promising career.” Duncan, who recently signed a new contract which will keep him at Sunderland until 2020, has scored two Premier League goals this season. Earlier in the year, he came off the bench to inspire England Under-21s to victory in a Euro 2017 qualifier against Switzerland and was named Barclays Under 21 Premier League Player of the Year. First-class honoursDuncan has become only the second Premier League player to achieve a first-class honours degree. Photo: Owen Humphreys, Press Association Success on the pitch and in the classroomDuncan has been named Barclays Under 21 Premier League Player of the Year. Photo: Owen Humphreys, Press Association Balancing football and coursework Duncan was praised for his dedication to his degree programme. Photo: Owen Humphreys, Press Association Share: Latest News New partnership to boost careers in low carbon energy 缅北禁地 and Durham universities are working together on a new regional project to strengthen the future workforce for North East England鈥檚 growing low carbon and offshore wind industries. published on: 28 May 2026 Healthy lifestyle shown to lower risk of death after cancer diagnosis New evidence shows that sticking to five lifestyle recommendations improves survival after a later cancer diagnosis. published on: 28 May 2026 World-leading climate expert recognised with Royal Society Fellowship Professor Hayley Fowler has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of her pioneering work on climate change impacts. published on: 27 May 2026 Facts and figures
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