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Become a specialist in Education. Deepen your knowledge. Expand your career options.
The MA Education course is a highly flexible degree. Depending on the modules you choose, you will graduate with one of two MA degree titles:
This degree is ideal for teachers or other educational professionals who want to develop their careers with a highly specific postgraduate degree.
This MA Education course is taught via seminars, workshops, support sessions, collaborative group work and discussion, tutorials, presentations, interactive practical sessions, and directed private study.
Your progress will be assessed with written assignments, including a dissertation, and oral and written presentations. Throughout the MA Education degree you'll have one-to-one support from academic staff.
Compared to an undergraduate course, you will find that a masters degree requires a higher level of independent working.
This degree is also available part-time over two years or via distance learning.
Studying for a masters degree in Education will equip you with an abundance of valuable skills and knowledge relevant to the field, but how can gaining this postgraduate qualification help your career? Find out more about the MA Education courses we offer, as well as discover what jobs you can go into and how you can progress within your current role in education.
Find out more about MA Education degrees
Discover more about the latest additions to our postgraduate Education courses at Sunderland, the MA Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion (SEND) and the distance learning version. Find out all you need to know about the courses, our teaching team, and how these degrees can enhance your employability.
Find out more about the MA SEND
A postgraduate degree, (or masters degree) can unlock greater earning potential, further your knowledge of a subject and set you apart from other candidates when applying for jobs. Here we’ll talk you through some of the main reasons why studying a postgraduate degree might be right for you.
Discover some of the main reasons why studying a postgraduate degree might be right for you
Our typical offer is:
| Qualification | Minimum grade |
|---|---|
| a Canadian bachelor's degree | GPA 2.40 |
| a USA bachelor's degree | GPA 2.5 |
If you already hold a postgraduate qualification, please see our Applying for additional postgraduate degrees Help and Advice article.
If you don't meet our standard entry requirements, you can take one of the foundation pathways at our partners ONCAMPUS Sunderland. Find out more information and whether your course is eligible on our ONCAMPUS page.
If your qualification is not listed above, please contact the Student Administration team at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk for further advice.
We usually require applicants to hold at least a second class honours degree (usually a 2:1) or equivalent.
You should also have experience of working in education; this may be as a teacher or in another capacity in the field of education. A recognised teaching qualification is an advantage, but not an essential requirement for this course.
If your first language isn’t English, you must achieve a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with 6.5 in writing, and at least 6 in Reading, Speaking and Listening.
2023/24 fees:
Part-time fees are £417 per 10 credits if you are from the UK/Ireland/EU settled/pre-settled.
Part-time study is not available to international students who require a Student visa to study in the UK.
Please note, if you are a UK home student or EU student residing in the UK, you can apply for SLC funding if you choose to study the part-time course, on campus, over two years, or the full-time course over one year. If you elect to take longer to complete the course or bring any Level 7 credits from prior study with you, you are likely to be ineligible for SLC funding.
*European Union (EU), EEA (European Economic Area), and Swiss nationals who do not qualify for the EU Settlement Scheme are classed as international, however, for 23/24 admission you will receive a European student fee scholarship and will pay the home tuition fee rate for the duration of your studies. The discounted fee will be reflected in your offer letter. Learn more in our Help and Advice article.
Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
This degree is ideal for teachers and people working in educational management who want to quickly progress their careers. The ability to specialise the content of the course offers opportunities in particular fields of education, such as Special Educational Needs.
The knowledge and skills you develop undertaking a masters in education will also transfer to many other sectors, particularly education policy and government.
Please note that this course does not qualify you as a teacher. Read more about possible career opportunities with an MA Education degree.
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