Overview

MA Education at University of Sunderland 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.

Opportunities

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:

MA Education (Generic)
MA Education (Early Years Teaching).

Please note, this course doesn't lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Education

Mentoring and Coaching

Leadership, Leader Identity and Educational Organisations

A Critical Analysis of a Curriculum for the Early Years

Negotiated Individual Study in Early Years Teaching

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00

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More details

Most courses are open for applications all year round – we’d highly recommend applying for a master’s degree at least six months before the start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

We usually require 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 you've studied modules at master's level previously, for example through a PGCE or PCET award, you may be able to transfer some of these credits to the course. The credits must be less than five years old and must demonstrate that you've met a range of learning outcomes in order to be transferred.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8925 GBP / year

≈ 8925 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8925 GBP / year

≈ 8925 GBP / year

Additional Details

£500 per 10 credits for part-time study

Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Disciplines

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