About Education MA in University of Sussex
We’ve designed this Masters to meet your needs if you’re working – or want to work – in teaching, management, education and development contexts.
This course:
- is grounded in research
- recognises and builds on your prior knowledge and experience in your own personal area of education
- develops professionally relevant knowledge, skills and understanding
- introduces new knowledge and research about educational issues
- leads to further qualifications to enhance your career prospects.
Our MA is innovative, highly regarded and flexible. You’ll develop your research skills and expertise in planning, conducting and achieving impact for your research. You’ll join a thriving research and learning community through one of our three research centres.
Careers
This well-established course develops your skills in:
- research and analysis
- presentation and communication
- critical reflection.
This MA also deepens your knowledge and understanding of educational theory and practice.
Our graduates succeed in a wide range of educational careers, nationally and internationally. For existing professionals, this course provides excellent career development and enables progression to leadership.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 54-69% depending on your university.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component
- TOEFL : 88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
- PTE : 62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.
University of Sussex Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment |
1960 |
| International Students |
24% |
| Post Graduation Employment Rate |
94% |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; Distance Learning |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester Based |
| UG Tuition Fee (2018-19) |
15,500 - 30,450 GBP (Overseas Students) |
| Master’s Tuition Fee (2018-19) |
15,500 - 19,200 GBP (Overseas Students) |
University of Sussex Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The Cost of Attendance at the University of Sussex per year for overseas students is tabulated below:
| Expenses |
Amount per annum (GBP) |
| Undergraduate Tuition (2018-19) |
Standard lower rate and foundation year:15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 BMBS in Medicine: 30,450 |
| Master’s Tuition (2018-19) |
Standard lower rate and foundation year: 15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 |
| Accommodation (On - Campus) |
4,940 - 8,340 |
| Accommodation (Off-Campus) |
5616 - 7284 |
| Books and supplies |
1,144 |
| Food |
2,340 - 2,604 |
| Laundry |
360 |
| Personal expenditure and miscellaneous |
500 - 3,000 |
