MA/MSc Extended Award

The MA/MSc Extended Award degree is designed to prepare you for postgraduate study and fast-track your progress into senior business roles. With a strong focus on leadership, global business understanding, and professional development, it offers the academic foundation and real-world insight to help you succeed in a competitive international job market. After successfully completing the first term, you can transfer to a range of specialist master’s degrees, including: Your final award will reflect your chosen pathway, allowing you to graduate with a focused, career-relevant qualification. The course features a global curriculum, combining academic research with industry expertise. You’ll benefit from guest lectures by business leaders, such as the CEO of Sunderland AFC and the Head of Sales and Marketing at Divine Chocolate, and have access to professional networking and career support throughout your studies.

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)

International students: £18,335 per year

UK students: £9,000 per year

UK/Home: £9,000 per year

International: £18,335 per year

November 2026July 2027

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

• On campus, United Kingdom