Education MA
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
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€ 99
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ABOUT
Become a specialist in Education. Deepen your knowledge. Expand your career options.
Overview
The full-time MA Education is a highly flexible degree. Depending on the modules you choose, you will graduate with one of two MA degree titles:
- MA Education (Generic)
- MA Education (Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion)
This degree is ideal for teachers or other educational professionals who want to develop their careers with a highly specific postgraduate degree.
Why us?
- Opportunity to study a Special Education Needs and Disabilities route
- Study full-time, part-time or distance learning modes
- Tailor the degree content to your interests
- Carry out research which is specific to your own workplace
Course structure
This MA Education course is taught via seminars, workshops, support sessions, collaborative group work and discussion, tutorials, presentations, interactive practical sessions and directed private study.
Your progress will be assessed with written assignments, including the dissertation, and oral and written presentations. Throughout the degree you’ll have one-to-one support from academic staff.
Compared to an undergraduate course, you will find that this Masters degree requires a higher level of independent working. You’ll have one-to-one support from staff throughout your degree.
Year 1
Semester 1 (core):
- Critical Thinking (30 credits)
- Research Methods (30 credits)
Semester 2:
- Optional module (30 credits)
- Optional module (30 credits)
Core:
- Thesis (60 credits)
If you choose to leave the course before completing all 180 credits, then you may be awarded the following:
- 60 option module credits – Postgraduate Certificate
Core modules:
- Research Methods in Education (30 credits)
- Masters Project / Dissertation (60 credits)
- An Introduction to Criticality (30 credits)
Optional modules may include:
- Mentoring and Coaching (30 credits)
Explore mentoring and coaching of colleagues, students or other staff in educational establishments.
- Inclusive Education From Policy to Practice (30 credits)
Understand the concepts behind inclusive policies in the UK and other countries, and examine and contrast how these policies translate into practice.
- The Nature of Teaching and Learning (30 credits)
Study current educational policy and practice, grounded in a range of ideologies that suggest improvements within teaching, learning and assessment.
- Supporting Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (30 credits)
Explore the impact of supporting and working with children, young people, families and stakeholders in the area of social, emotional and mental health. Undertake a critical examination of the rights and needs of children with SEMH difficulties, including childhood adversity, and the impact of school
Entry requirements
We usually require applicants to hold 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 your first language isn’t English, you must achieve a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with 6.5 in writing, and at least 6 in Reading, Speaking and Listening.
Career ready
This degree is ideal for teachers and people working in educational management who want to quickly progress their careers. The ability to specialise the content of the course offers opportunities in particular fields of education, such as Special Educational Needs.
The knowledge and skills you develop undertaking a masters in education will also transfer to many other sectors, particularly education policy and government.
Please note that this course does not qualify you as a teacher.
Centre for Pedagogy
The University of Sunderland’s Centre for Pedagogy has three research themes: Affective Issues in Learning and Teaching, Pedagogy and Critical Thinking in Specific Subject Areas and Professional Education and Development. The Centre unifies the University’s research, influences policy and organises conferences and professorial lectures.
Deadlines
26 January 2022 – UCAS deadline
Applications for all UCAS Undergraduate courses, except those with a 15 October deadline, should arrive at UCAS by 6pm on 26 January 2022. This is the ‘equal consideration’ deadline, which means course providers must consider all applications received by this time equally.
25 February 2022 – UCAS Extra opens
If you’ve used all five choices, and you’re not holding any offers, you can add another choice using Extra.
19 May 2022 – University decision deadline
If you applied by 26 January and you’re still awaiting a decision from one of your choices, we have until today to decide whether we’re making you an offer. Any choices that are still outstanding after this will be made unsuccessful.
9 June 2022 – Deadline to reply to offers
If you receive all your university decisions by 19 May, you must reply to any offers by today (except if you are using Extra to find a place), otherwise they’ll be declined.
30 June 2022 – Final day to make an application to five universities
You can still apply with up to five choices until 6pm today. After this, your application will automatically be entered into Clearing.
4 July 2022 – Final day to apply for a course in Extra
This is the last day to add an Extra option to your 2022 application. If you don’t hold any offers after this, you will be able to add an additional choice using Clearing.
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Expenses (GBP)
13750
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
accommodation
The university offers three different student residential buildings, all of which are within walking distance from the university campuses. All students that are residing in these buildings can take advantage of the free transport that the university offers. What is more, all the dorms are equipped with facilities like fridge, Shower, toilet facilities, Wi-Fi, bed Wardrobe, Washbasin and mirror, as well as car parking and bicycle storage.
The first student residence of the university is called Scotia Quay that costs up to £95.50 per week. Each room is suitable for up to 5 students. the second one is named Panns Bank costs about £77.79 a week and is also suitable for families of four. Lastly, Clanny House also costs around £77.79 per week and is suitable for couples as well as single students.
After Graduation
All the students have the opportunity to seek help from The Careers and Employability Service, a team dedicated to helping students find proper and suitable employment either during or after their education.
Students are encouraged to take on part-time vocational roles in order to gain perspective on the reality of the labor market and also earn extra cash. As a matter of fact, the university helps and guides them during this process. It helps students find part-time jobs that do not impact their studies or temporary jobs that can be done during vacations and breaks. Students also have the chance to take part in paid or unpaid internships and job placements that are related to their field of study.
The Careers and Employability Service also helps students with finding employment after graduation. They help students with the resumes, CVs, job applications and job interviews.