PostgraduatePart-time

MA Education via Study Centres

University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Education
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

MA Education is a flexible postgraduate degree, ideal for teachers and educational professionals looking to deepen their knowledge and expand their career options. It’s designed to support progression in a variety of educational settings or into related sectors like education policy or government. You’ll join a diverse learning community, from primary and secondary teachers to those working in Higher Education, prisons, and charities. The course helps you critically engage with educational theory and apply it to your own practice and experience. If you’re already working in education, this MA can boost your professional development and open up new career pathways. Depending on your chosen modules, you'll graduate with one of the following degree titles: Please note, this course doesn't lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Entry requirements

Degree2:1 · or above

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

Fees

International students: £19,000 per year

UK students: £9,250 per year

Start dates

October 2026 Full-time Generic routeOctober 2026 Full-time Early Years routeOctober 2026 Distance LearningOctober 2026 Part-time

Application deadline

No fixed deadline — apply at least 6 months before your start date via the University's direct application portal.

Campus

  • Partner centre, United Kingdom

Scholarships at University of Sunderland

1 for this level
  • We Care Postgraduate Bursary£2,500.00 (US$ 3,229)
All scholarships at University of Sunderland

Plan your first year

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TuitionGBP 19,000
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 34,386

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.

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    Your offer

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    Your CAS

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    Your Student visa

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Where you will study

Sunderland, North East, United Kingdom

Study in SunderlandNorth East

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