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Master of Arts EducationAwarded by: University of Sunderland, UK

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Programme Objectives

Learnability drives transferable skills. In today’s evolving economy, skills transferability is vital to sustainable employability. The ability to adapt, acquire and apply new knowledge becomes the linchpin for professional success. Learnability drives the development of transferable skills, enabling professionals to navigate the ever-changing landscape of industries and markets. The Master of Arts Education programme offered by the University Of Sunderland in partnership with MDIS is designed to equip professionals with a mindset of continuous growth and resilience in the face of evolving challenges.    

The Master of Arts Education programme aims to enable professionals to:  

  • Improve subject knowledge
  • Raise standards in schools
  • Improve professional practice
  • Improve institutional practice
  • Develop advanced research and study skills    

You will use a range of learning strategies in the different modules, which will provide you with opportunities to develop, explore and debate your areas of interest as well as building deep understanding and theoretical knowledge. You will be actively encouraged to develop analytical and critical thinking skills. The development of independent learning is an integral part of the programme   

Why University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland is an innovative, forward-thinking university with high standards of teaching, research and support that sits at the heart of one of the UK’s most up-and-coming cities. We have strong industry links and work closely with some of the world’s leading companies. Testament to our growing reputation, the University was nominated for University of the Year in 2013 (Times Higher Education Awards).

Our Faculty of Business and Law is recognised worldwide; with students from over 70 countries and a presence on three continents, we play a major role in preparing tomorrow’s leaders for long and successful careers.
Our programmes are highly regarded in terms of student experience, teaching standards and relevance to the real world. This has been recognised in the National Student Survey 2012, where Tourism at Sunderland was voted best in the UK for Overall Satisfaction.

We believe that employability is at the heart of the university experience, and this is underpinned by the drive to develop six key attributes in our graduates: capable, enquiring, creative, enterprising, ethical and global in outlook.

Whatever your future ambitions, make a life-changing decision by choosing to study at the University of Sunderland.

Sunderland's Quality

  • Rated Silver in the 2023 National Teaching Excellence Framework
  • Best in the North East of England for satisfaction with teaching including Management and Marketing (The Guardian University Guide 2017)
  • Ranked 27th in The Guardian University Guide 2018: League Table for Accounting & Finance
  • Ranked 52th in The Guardian University Guide 2018: League Table for Business, Management & Marketing
  • Top University in the North East of UK (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015)
  • Ranked 49th Overall in The Guardian University League Table 2024: the highest climber in 2023, rising 42 places in the table

 

Introduction to Criticality (30 credits)

Curriculum in the Contemporary World (30 credits)

Research Methods in Education (30 credits)

The Nature of Teaching and Learning (30 credits) OR Leadership, Leader Identity and Educational Organisations (30 credits)

MA Thesis (60 credits)

 

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 20 (tutorial)

Click here to download profiles of lecturers. For more course details and information click here. 

Full-time & Part-time Master of Arts Education Duration & Intakes for Local Students

Full-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
12 Months  March 2024  March 2025
 October 2024  October 2025

 

Part-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
24 Months  March 2024  March 2026
 October 2024  October 2026

 

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$23,435.00 S$650.00 - S$1,200.00
Part-time


Application fees: S$163.50

Note:

# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme. 
# Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

 

Master of Arts Education Entry Requirements – Enrol with MDIS Singapore 

Applicants must be of age 21 and above and have one of the following academic qualifications:

1) Applicants are usually required to hold at least a second-class honours degree (2:1) or equivalent

2) Applicants 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. 

Note: All applications are subject to the final approval by the University of Sunderland.  

 

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

 

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.

 

Study Loans

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 TCC Limited  +65 6319 3700   http://www.tcc.org.sg
 DBS Bank  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 629 2265  http://www.maybank2u.com.sg

 

0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 Standard Chartered Bank  1800 747 7000  http://www.standardchartered.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 968 2265  http://www.maybank.com.sg
 UOB  1800 226 6121  http://www.uob.com.sg
 OCBC  1800 363 3333  http://www.ocbc.com.sg
 DBS  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com
 POSB  1800 339 6666  http://www.posb.com.sg
 AMEX (Only 24 Months)  -  https://www.americanexpress.com/en-sg

 

Full-time Master of Arts Education Duration & Intakes for International Students

Full-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
12 Months  March 2024  March 2025
 October 2024  October 2025

 

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$28,122.00 S$1,290.00 - S$2,800.00

Application fees: S$490.50

Note:

# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme. 
# Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

 

Master of Arts Education Entry Requirements for International Students – Enrol with MDIS Singapore

Applicants must be of age 21 and above and have one of the following academic qualifications:

1) Applicants are usually required to hold at least a second-class honours degree (2:1) or equivalent

2) Applicants 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. 

Note: All applications are subject to the final approval by the University of Sunderland.  

 

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

OR

Equivalent

Student Pass Application

International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detail information.

For any programme enquiries, please contact our friendly consultants:

Mr Douglas Koh | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9430 1901 | Email: douglas_kohfb@mdis.edu.sg
Ms Nancy Kusuma| Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9672 9699 | Email: nancy_kusuma@mdis.edu.sg

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Quick Information

Duration of Course 
Full-time: 12 Months
Part-time: 24 Months 

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Commencement Dates

Full-time Programme
March
October

Part-time Programme
March
October

Contact Details

Local students:

+65 6247 9111

International students:
Main Hotline:

+65 6278 8000

+65 6796 7005

+65 6796 7009

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