Master’s Foundation Programme (MFP)
The Master’s Foundation Programme is a one, two or three-term programme, with guaranteed progression* to a wide range of Master’s degrees at the University of Sunderland.
Degree progression route
Extended Master’s Foundation Programme (4 terms)
Master’s Foundation Programme (3 terms)
Modules All 3 and 2 term students study the following modules, plus English for Academic Purposes: • Postgraduate Skills Development • Research Project 3 term students will study two further subjects 2 term students one further subject 1 term students study Research Project Level 6 and Academic Skills Development modules. 3 terms
IELTS 4.0 English language level
1 terms
IELTS 4.5
Entry criteria English level:
2 terms
Academic requirements:
Degree
Guideline minimum age:
21+
From
4.5 IELTS
or equivalent, with no single element less than 4.0 for 3-term MFP. An extended programme is available if you do not have the required English language level. This programme lasts 4 terms and includes an English language module (ELPP) followed by 3 terms of MFP.
Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university.
For a full list of progression degrees see page 09. *subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.
Dates and fees
Number of terms
Tuition fee
06th June 2022 - 04th June 2023 26th September 2022 - 16th December 2022 26th September 2022 - 04th June 2023 26th September 2022 - 11th August 2023 07th November 2022 - 11th August 2023 04th January 2023 - 11th August 2023 04th January 2023 - 04th June 2023 27th March 2023 - 11th August 2023
4 1 3 4 3.5 3 2 2
£18,540 £4,660 £13,980 £18,640 £16,310 £14,385 £9,590 £9,590
Progressing to Master’s degree starting in
September 2023 January 2023 September 2023 September 2023 September 2023 September 2023 September 2023 September 2023
All programmes are subject to a £300 registration fee and a £2,200 deposit which will be offset against the last term’s fees. The 3.5 term programme consists of English language during the first 0.5 term although some academic content may be included. 20 and 25 week English Language programmes are available starting in June and August, please contact us for further details.
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