MA/MSc Extended Award
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
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.
Key highlights
- Prepares you for postgraduate study and senior business roles
- Strong focus on leadership, global business and professional development
- Transfer to a specialist master's pathway after the first term
- Final award reflects your chosen specialist pathway
- Guest lectures from business leaders, including a football club CEO
- Professional networking and career support throughout your studies
Entry requirements
- Degree: 3rd — To apply for this course, you'll need a Third Class Honours degree, or equivalent.
Scholarships
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Business manager
- Management consultant
- Business development manager
- Marketing manager
- Operations manager
- Project manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,000 per year | International: £18,335 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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