Master of Education (Health Professions) Part-time

The Master of Education (Health Professions) degree is designed for academic staff in Higher Education (HE) or those aiming to teach health professions education in university or clinical settings. The course develops your teaching skills and knowledge, with a focus on student-centred approaches that support diverse learners and promote student success. The course provides initial teacher preparation for those new to education, with early modules covering teaching, learning, assessment, and curriculum design. Later modules focus on course leadership, student retention, and managing complex issues, including fitness to practise. You’ll explore an area of pedagogical practice in depth through educational research and gain practical experience using our state-of-the-art clinical and simulation facilities, including the Living Lab. Guest speakers from diverse academic backgrounds will also share real-world insights to enhance your understanding.

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: £19,000 per year

UK students: £9,250 per year

UK/Home: £9,250 per year

International: £19,000 per year

October 2026

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

• On campus, United Kingdom