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University of SunderlandSunderland · IELTS 6.0
GBP 19,000Per year
PostgraduatePart-time
MSc Inequality and Society Full-time
University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Social Science And Humanities
- Location
- United Kingdom
- IELTS
- 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5
At a glance
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Overview
Why does inequality exist and what can we do about it? This MSc Inequality and Society degree, grounded in theory and research, will equip you with the tools to examine the major causes of inequality in our world. The course delves into the concept of intersectionality, exploring how factors such as gender, sexuality, ethnicity, age, and more come together to create unique forms of disadvantage for certain groups. Taught by research-active staff, the degree will help you refine your research skills, enabling you to develop strategies aimed at achieving equity and social justice. You’ll have the opportunity to enhance your employability, and depending on your chosen modules, gain skills such as speaking at conferences, using social research software, preparing reports for global bodies, and writing campaign strategies. You’ll also be encouraged to build your experience with leading organisations through internships and volunteering, which could even shape your final dissertation topic.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:1 · or above |
|---|
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 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-timeOctober 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
- On campus, United Kingdom
Scholarships at University of Sunderland
1 for this level- We Care Postgraduate Bursary£2,500.00 (US$ 3,229)
Plan your first year
Change the figures to your ownTuitionGBP 19,000
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in total
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.
After your offer
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- 2
Accept and pay the deposit
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- 3
Your CAS
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- 4
Your Student visa
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