University of Sunderland Masters Degrees in Education

This PGCE in Higher Education is aimed at academic staff working in higher education and covers contemporary approaches to both teaching and student learning. Read more

PGCE Business Education has been designed to train teachers to practise as a subject specialist teacher of 11-16 year olds. Read more

PGCE Education Distance Learning (DL) at the University of Sunderland is an internationally recognised teaching qualification. The International Initial Teacher Training course blends applied teaching theory and practice in three taught modules and one extended teaching practice module. Read more

The Post Compulsory Education and Training (PCET) Pre-service is a professional teacher education course that will qualify you to teach in the post-compulsory education and training sector. Read more

This part-time teacher training course can be studied over two years and placements must be undertaken in England. The course is taught online via distance learning (DL) with some focused on-campus learning sessions and classroom-based practice in school. Read more

PGCE Secondary Religious Education (11-16) with QTS will qualify you to teach RE at secondary level in any state-maintained school in England and Wales. Read more

Science with Chemistry Secondary Education PGCE will qualify you to teach Chemistry at secondary level in any state-maintained school in England and Wales. Read more

This course is for both aspiring and practising Special Educational Needs Coordinators, already working in the field of education and care.  You will develop the skills and knowledge you need to help students with special educational needs including those with disabilities. Read more

MA Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) is a cutting edge programme designed to meet the needs of students who wish to be part of the largest global field of teacher education. Read more

MA Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (DL) provides you with an in-depth, theoretical knowledge of the English Language; contextualises and evaluates global TESOL from a contemporary viewpoint; and develops your identity and classroom practice as a language educator. Read more

The PGCE in Early Years Teaching is ideal for people living outside of the UK who already work, or have the desire to work, with and teach children aged 0-5. Read more

The Assessment Only Route to QTS (AOR to QTS) is for experienced teachers who have been teaching whole classes for a minimum of two years. Read more

Salaried route If you have a degree and three or more years’ experience of work, you can choose to train as a teacher at a school instead of at a university. Read more

This course is for practitioners in the education and care sectors who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of effective provision and practice for children with special educational needs and disabilities. This course reflects the differing contexts of practitioners across the globe with an interest in working with children and young people with SEND. Read more

Our MA in Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion is a highly flexible degree that enables you to specialise in studying issues around Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities in a way that suits you. Read more