
Course Overview
Offered by University of Sussex, the MA Education (Part Time) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. 1st in the UK for our research impact in Education in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) 10th in the UK for Education (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024) 8th in the UK for Education (The Complete University Guide 2025) Teachers lead busy lives – that’s why we’ve designed this flexible MA to fit your schedule. On the course, you’ll attend monthly twilight sessions over two years. You’ll learn from supportive teacher-researchers and benefit from the expertise in our Centre for Teaching and Learning Research: - Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) - socia... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£7,875
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Students with Advanced Standing are not eligible for this funding. International students will additionally be required to obtain a recent criminal record certificate from their home country. Find out more at How to apply for a Masters course Fees If you study part time over two years, you’ll be charged 50% of the equivalent full-time fee in each year of study. Browse our courses by subject area Book an Open Day Find out where you’ll live Find out about student life at Sussex Support for interna
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sussex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £28,000 | £34,500 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £25,500 | £31,000 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £33,000 | £42,500 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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