MA Education via Study Centres
University of SunderlandPartner centre, United Kingdom
Course overview
MA Education 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. 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: Please note, this course doesn't lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Key highlights
- Supports progression across educational settings, policy and government roles
- Diverse cohort from schools, Higher Education, prisons and charities
- Critically engage with educational theory and apply it to practice
- Module choices determine your specialist degree title on graduation
- Boosts professional development for those already working in education
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
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
- Head of department
- Senior leader in schools
- Education policy officer
- Further education lecturer
- Education consultant
- Learning and development manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £19,000 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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