Master of Education (Higher Education) Part-time
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Master of Education (Higher Education) degree is designed for academic staff in Higher Education (HE) who want to enhance their teaching or move into leadership roles. 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 success, and managing complex issues in HE.
You’ll explore an area of pedagogical practice in depth through educational research and gain practical experience using our state-of-the-art facilities, which include virtual, augmented, and immersive environments. Guest speakers from diverse academic backgrounds will also share real-world insights to enhance your understanding. On successful completion of the MEd, you’ll be qualified to teach in HE institutions across a range of year groups and be equipped for a range of academic or management roles.
Key highlights
- Initial teacher preparation for academic staff new to education
- Early modules cover teaching, learning, assessment and curriculum design
- Later modules explore course leadership, student success and complex HE issues
- In-depth educational research project on an area of pedagogical practice
- Practical experience in virtual, augmented and immersive environments
- Guest speakers from diverse academic backgrounds share real-world insights
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 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
- Lecturer in higher education
- Senior lecturer
- Programme leader
- Academic developer
- Head of department
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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