Higher Education MA – 2024 entry
Key information
Start date: February 2024
- Study mode and duration
- Part-time: 5 years
Start date: September 2024
- Study mode and duration
- Part-time: 5 years
Why choose this course
Our Higher Education MA is open to applicants who are working with students aged 18 years or older, within a higher or tertiary education setting (or other organisations that teach at a higher or tertiary education level).
This online, part-time MA has a strong disciplinary focus and has been built with practising university teachers in mind, including those working in mainstream academic departments, faculty development centres and support services, such as libraries and study skill centres.
Our online course has been designed with the aim of providing a positive learning experience that addresses the needs of those who have experienced working in higher education, but who wish to develop further as a teacher.
The MA encourages you to construct your own developmental pathway through a choice of optional modules, allowing you to graduate as a more confident university teacher, with the skills and knowledge to both critique and shape professional practice.
The MA is taught by members of staff from the Surrey Institute of Education. The Institute is one of the largest institutions in the UK dedicated to multidisciplinary research and practice solely within higher education. Our aim is to produce the next generation of practitioners and researchers, ready to address the complex problems in higher education, and help shape higher education policy and practice at local, national and international levels.
You’ll benefit from our vibrant research culture and you’ll work alongside leading academics who are at the forefront of their respective fields, giving you access to expertise in a range of areas of higher education.
What you will study
Our distance learning course offers you the flexibility to create a programme that suits your professional development needs in the field of university teaching. Offered on a part-time basis over three to five years, the qualification recognises the importance of balancing your studying alongside your teaching roles.
The programme allows you to tailor your learning according to your interests and preferences through a choice of optional modules. You’ll do this by engaging with the connections between concepts, theory and practice, teaching and research, disciplinary methods, and teachers and students.
As a fully online programme, teaching is delivered via a range of live and recorded or guided learning activities that you can engage with at a time that suits you. These activities support the learning outcomes of each module and reflect the needs of the student group. As such, whilst you register for the full masters, you may step off from the programme at either the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma levels.
Throughout your studies, you’ll analyse issues relating to your everyday teaching practice. In addition, you’ll debate alternative ideas, challenges, and explore solutions with your peers and tutors. Your experience on the MA can provide evidence to support your application for Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA).
Please be aware: the course content and modules listed for this course are subject to change for the 2024/25 academic year, whilst we undertake a curriculum design review. Please contact the programme leader if you have any queries about the course.
Research themes
Recent graduates disserations have covered:
- A lecturer’s journey into the gamification of a design thinking course at Paragon International University, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Skill gap analysis on critical thinking based on data-driven decision-making – case of graduate employees in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) industry
- The impact of work placements on professional and student identity of BSc Accounting and Finance students at the University of Surrey and transition to final year studies
- Facilitating chemistry students' understanding and use of disciplinary language in higher education. The lecturers' views
- Digital education and learning design during the Covid-19 pandemic – what factors can influence the development of early career academics’ design and teaching practices?
- Doctoral writing as relational practice: materialities and timescapes
- From the prompt corner to the lecture theatre: making the move from professional to academic stage manager.
Registration
As you’ll be working within your own higher education institution while you study, our MA course is offered on a part-time basis. It’s anticipated that the diploma would be completed within two years of registration and the dissertation would normally be completed within an additional year. You’ll be registered initially for the MA in Higher Education (180 credits). However, you can choose to step off at postgraduate certificate (60 credits) or postgraduate diploma (120 credits) level.
Postgraduate certificate
This is built around the compulsory module of Teaching in Your Own Discipline. You'll choose three optional modules that help build your own professional aims and suit your needs.
Postgraduate diploma
This is based on your personal/professional development plan. You’ll choose three further modules that fulfil your personal and professional aims, that strengthen your activities, knowledge and professional values in your career. You’ll also do the compulsory module of Researching in Higher Education, which aims to help you start thinking about how to investigate and explore issues that intrigue and challenge you in higher education.
Masters
For the MA, you’ll complete a piece of independent research as part of the compulsory Research Dissertation module. This allows you to investigate an issue that you have personally selected that will contribute to your growing understanding of your professional practice.
Delivery
The course will be delivered online so you can access the materials from your place of work, home or elsewhere. All materials will be available through the University’s virtual learning environment, SurreyLearn. You’ll also have your own personal tutor to support you from our Surrey Institute of Education.
Careers and graduate prospects
We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.
Completion of the MA offers you both a qualification relevant to learning and teaching in higher education, but also provides significant evidence for professional development, such as applications for senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
100 per cent of our Surrey Institute of Education postgraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA).
Institute
Academic year structure
On our part-time course, you can choose the pace at which you undertake the programme (subject to the five-year period of maximum registration as outlined in the institutional regulations), which can be adapted to your personal circumstances within reason.
There are two compulsory modules if you take the PGDip or full MA in Higher Education (namely, Teaching in your own Discipline, and Researching in Higher Education). To complete the full MA you will also be required to complete a separate dissertation module (60 credits).
For more information on academic year structure, please contact the Programme Director, Dr Emma Medland (e.medland@surrey.ac.uk).
Modules
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.
The structure of our programmes follows clear educational aims that are tailored to each programme. These are all outlined in the programme specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes:
| Module title | Status | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH DISSERTATION | Compulsory | Year-long |
Timetable
Timetables are negotiated between module leaders and students, and so students should contact Emma Medland (e.medland@surrey.ac.uk) at the Surrey Institute of Education for further details.
Contact hours
Contact hours can vary across our modules. Full details of the contact hours for each module are available from the University of Surrey's module catalogue. See the modules section for more information.
Entry requirements
It is essential for applicants to be academic staff (tutors and lecturers) or academic-related staff working at a higher education institute as they will need access to students and teaching peers in order to undertake some of the activities within the modules, such as teaching observations and classroom-based action research projects.
Do I meet the requirements for this course?
We require you to submit a full application so that we can formally assess whether you meet the criteria published. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide an outcome based on an enquiry (via email, webform enquiry, phone or live chat).
International entry requirements by country
You can apply for our postgraduate masters courses if you have an Australian bachelors degree.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve one of the following:
- Bachelor (Honours) degree (four years) with 2:1 honours (division B / 2).
- Bachelor ordinary degree (three Years) with Distinction (approximately 70%).
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve one of the following:
- Bachelor (Honours) degree (four years) with 2:2 honours (division B / 2).
- Bachelor ordinary degree (three years) with Credit (approximately 65%).
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 2.0 overall where 1 is the highest.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 3.0 overall where 1 is the highest.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must have completed a Bakalavr/Specialist Diploma with a GPA of 4.3 or 77.5% overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must have completed a Bakalavr/Specialist Diploma with a GPA of 3.9 or 70% overall.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve a GPA of 4.7 or 85% overall.
You can apply for our postgraduate masters courses if you have completed a four-year degree from a recognised Bangladesh university.
For courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of at least 3.25 out of 4.0 (65%), 3.5 out of 4.0 (70%), or 3.75 out of 4.0 (75%), depending on the institution at which you studied.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 (60%), 3.25 out of 4.0 (65%), or 3.5 out of 4.0 (70%), depending on the institution at which you studied.
You can apply for our undergraduate masters courses if you have a Belgian bachelors degree.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 14 out of 20 or 70% overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 12 out of 20 or 60% overall.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a B overall, 65% or GPA 3.5 out of 5.0 at masters degree level.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a C overall, 55% or GPA 2.5 out of 5.0 at masters degree level.
You can apply for our postgraduate masters courses if you have a Bacharel Licenciatura, Licenciado or professional title from a university in Brazil.
You can apply for our MPhil/PhD courses if you have a masters degree from a university in Brazil.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a minimum GPA of 7.5 out of 10.
For courses that require a 2:2, you must achieve a minimum GPA of 6.5 out of 10.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve a GPA of 8.5 out of 10.
You can apply for our postgraduate masters courses if you have a bachelors degree at 2:2 or above from Brunei University of Engineering, Business and Computing, Universiti Brunei Darussalam or Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a 2:1 honours degree or GPA 3.2 / 65% from an honours degree.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a 2:2 honours degree or GPA 2.7 / 55% from an honours degree.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve a first-class honours degree.
You can apply for our postgraduate masters courses if you have a bachelors degree from a university in Bulgaria.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 5 out of 6.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 4 out of 6.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must have a bachelors degree with either:
- Grades of 70%, B overall, or a GPA of 3.0/4 where pass mark is 50%
- Grades of 75%, B overall, or a GPA of 3.0/4 if the pass mark is 60%.
For degrees that require a UK 2:2, you must have either:
- Bachelor’s degree, where pass mark is 60%, with 70%, GPA 2.5/4, GPA 5.1/9 or C overall
- Bachelor’s degree, where pass mark is 50%, with 65%, GPA 2.5/4, GPA 5.1/9 or C overall.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, the grade requirement depends on the institution you have studied at in China. Our usual requirement is 70% or 75% overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve 65% or 70% overall, depending on the institution at which you have studied.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA or 4.0 out of 5.0.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA 3.0 out of 5.0.
You can apply for our MPhil/PhD courses if you have a masters degree.
| UK degree classification | Equivalency |
|---|---|
| 2:1 | A Bachelors degree (four years) or a pytchion (four years and from the University of Cyprus) with a minimum score of 7.0 out of 10. Alternatively, a Bachelors/ptychion certificate (four years) with a GPA of 3.5. |
| 2:2 | A Bachelors degree (four years) or a ptychion (four years and from the University of Cyprus) with a minimum score of 6.5 out of 10. Alternatively, a Bachelors/ptychion certificate (four years) with a GPA of 3.0. |
| First | A Bachelors degree (four years) or a ptychion (four years and from the University of Cyprus) with a minimum score of 8.3 out of 10. Alternatively, a Bachelors/ptychion certificate (four years) with a GPA of 4.0. |
You can apply for our postgraduate masters courses if you have a bachelors degree from a university in the Czech Republic.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve either a GPA of 1.5, a B, velmi dobře ‘very good’ (post-2004) or 2.0, dobře ‘pass’ (pre-2004) in your bachelors degree.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve either a GPA of 2.0, a C, dobře ‘good’ (post-2004) or 3.0, dobře ‘pass’ (pre-2004) in your bachelor degree.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 10.0 out of 12.0 in Bachelors degree / Candidatus Philophiae / Diplomingenior / Professionsbachelor.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 7.0 out of 12.0 in Bachelors degree / Candidatus Philophiae / Diplomingenior / Professionsbachelor.
For courses that require a UK 2:1, you must complete one of the following:
- A bachelors degree from a recognised institution with 75% or GPA 3.0 overall
- A bachelors degree from the American University of Cairo with 3.0 GPA or a B overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must complete one of the following:
- A bachelors degree from a recognised institution with 70% or GPA 2.8 overall
- A bachelors degree from the American University of Cairo with 2.7 GPA or a C overall.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve either a GPA of 4.0, 81% or a B overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve either a GPA of 3.0, 71% or a C overall.
You can apply for our postgraduate masters courses if you have a Kandidaatti.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 3.0 out of 5.0.
You can apply for our postgraduate masters courses if you have a French Bachelors degree.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 12.0 out of 20.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 11 out of 20.
You can apply for our postgraduate masters courses if you have a German bachelors degree.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 2.5, where 1 is the highest.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 3.0, where 1 is the highest.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 3.25 or a 2:1 honours degree.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 2.5 or a 2:2 honours degree.
If you are applying for a masters degree, it is compulsory to seek the support of our appointed in-country agent, at no extra cost, who receive extensive training from Surrey to support you with the application and visa process. Further details and contact information available.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a bachelors degree with an overall score of 7.0 out of 10 from a university recognised by NARIC/Eccits.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a bachelors degree with an overall score of 6.5 out of 10 from a university recognised by NARIC/Eccits.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a 2:1 honours degree.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a 2:2.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve a first-class honours degree.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a Egyetemi Oklevél (university diploma) with a GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0. Or a Főiskolai Oklevél (college diploma) with a GPA of 4.51 out 5.0. Or Alapfokozat with 4.0 out of 5.0 overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a Egyetemi Oklevél (university diploma) with a GPA of 3.51 out of 5.0. Or a Főiskolai Oklevél (college diploma) with a GPA of 4.0 out 5.0. Or Alapfokozat with 3.51 out of 5.0 overall.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve at least an overall average of 60% or 65% in your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve at least an overall average of 55% or 60% in your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve at least an overall average of 65% or 70% in your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a Sarjana 1/Diploma IV with a 3.0-3.5 GPA, depending on the BAN-PT accreditation status of your institution of study.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a Sarjana 1/Diploma IV with a 2.8-3.3 GPA, depending on the BAN-PT accreditation status of your institution of study.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve a Sarjana 1/Diploma IV with at least a 3.5 GPA overall.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 15.0 out of 20.0 overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 12.0 out of 20.0 overall.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a bachelors degree (four years) with 75% overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a bachelors degree (four years) with 70% overall.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree, you must achieve a bachelors degree (four years) with 80% overall.
You can apply for our postgraduate masters courses if you have an Irish bachelors degree.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a 2:1 honours degree.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a 2:2 honours degree.
You can apply for our postgraduate masters courses if you have an Italian bachelors degree.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve the Licenza di Accademia di Belle Arti certificate or Diploma di Laurea with an average minimum mark of 90 out of 110 overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve the Licenza di Accademia di Belle Arti certificate or Diploma di Laurea with an average minimum mark of 80 out of 110 overall.
You can apply for our postgraduate masters courses if you have a Japanese bachelors degree.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a minimum of 76% or a B+ overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a minimum score of 70% or a B overall.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve a minimum score of 82% or an A overall.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a bachelors degree with 76% overall or a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a bachelors degree with 68% overall or a GPA of 2.6 out of 4.0.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve a bachelors degree with 84% overall or a GPA of 4.0 out of 4.0.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 4.25/5.0, 3.7/4.33 or 3.4/4.0 overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 4.0/5.0, 3.4/4.33 or 3.0/4.0 overall.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve a GPA of 4.5/5.0, 4.0/4.33 or 3.8/4.0 overall. The grade requirement depends on the institution at which you have studied.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a 2:1 honours degree or a B overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a 2:2 honours degree or a C overall.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve a first-class honours degree or an A overall.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a bachelors degree with 3.33/4.0 overall or a masters degree with 3.0/4.0 overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a bachelors degree with 2.6/4.0 overall.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree, you must achieve either a bachelors or a masters degree with 4.0/4.0 overall.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 6.0 out of 8.0, 8.0 out of 10 or a B overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 5.0 out of 8.0 or 6.0 out of 10 overall.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a B overall, a score of 12 out of 20 overall in either a Bachelor Degree, Licence or Maîtrise.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a C overall, or a score of 11 out of 20,in either a Bachelor Degree, Licence or Maîtrise.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 8.0 out of 10.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 7.0 out of 10.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree, you must achieve a GPA of 9.0 out of 10.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 16 out of 20.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 14 out of 20.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve a GPA of 18 out of 20.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 3.0/4.0.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 2.67/4.0.
2:1 - Bachelor's degree (honours) with 70% overall (second class, upper division). Bachelor's degree (general) with 90% overall.
2:2 - Bachelor's degree (honours) with 55% overall (second class, lower division). Bachelor's degree (general) with 80% overall.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a 2:1 honours degree.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a 2:2 honours degree.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 8.0 out of 10, or 16 out of 20.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 7.0 out of 10, or 14 out of 20.
You can apply for our postgraduate masters courses if you have a bachelors degree, HBO certificate or doctoral certificate from a university in the Netherlands.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 7.0 out of 10.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 6.0 out of 10.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a B+ overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a B- overall.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve an A- overall.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 3.2/4.0 from the AUN or 3.3/5.0 from other universities.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 2.7/4.0 from the AUN or 2.8/5.0 from other universities. If you have relevant work experience, you may be considered with a GPA of 2.4/5.0.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 2.5, where 1.0 is the highest, or a B overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 3.25, where 1.0 is the highest, or a C overall.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 3.0 or 3.2 out of 4.0, depending on the institution at which you studied.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 2.7 or 2.9 out of 4.0, depending on the institution at which you studied.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve a GPA of 3.3 or 3.5 out of 4.0, depending on the institution at which you studied.
To enrol on a masters course at Surrey, you will need the equivalent of a 2:1 or 2:2 degree from a recognised university. If you would like advice on the requirements from the country in which you are studying, please email international@surrey.ac.uk.
To enrol on a masters course at Surrey, you will need the equivalent of a 2:1 or 2:2 degree from a recognised university. If you would like advice on the requirements from the country in which you are studying, please email international@surrey.ac.uk.
To enrol on a masters course at Surrey, you will need the equivalent of a 2:1 or 2:2 degree from a recognised university. If you would like advice on the requirements from the country in which you are studying, please email international@surrey.ac.uk.
To enrol on a masters course at Surrey, you will need the equivalent of a 2:1 or 2:2 degree from a recognised university.
| Country | 2:1 equivalent | 2:2 equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | Either of the following with 5.0/7 overall. Licenciatura (four years) | Either of the following with 4.6/7 overall. Licenciatura (four years) |
| Colombia | Licenciado / Título de [professional field] with 4.0/5 overall. | Licenciado / Título de [professional field] with 3.5/5 overall. |
| Ecuador | Any of the following with 75%, 7.5, where the pass mark is 6, or 8.0, where the pass mark is 7, overall. Licenciado | Any of the following with 70% overall. Licenciado |
| Guyana | Master's degree from University of Guyana with 3.2/4 GPA overall. | Master's degree from University of Guyana with 3.0/4 GPA overall. |
| Nicaragua | Título de Licenciado / Título de [professional field] / Maestria (all four years) with 80% overall. | Título de Licenciado / Título de [professional field] / Maestria (all four years) with 70% overall. |
| Peru | Título de Licenciado (four years) with 13/20 overall. | Título de Licenciado (four years) with 12/20 overall. |
| Uruguay | Título de Licenciado / Título de [professional field] (four years) with 9.0/12 overall. | Título de Licenciado / Título de [professional field] (four years) with 7.0/12 overall. |
| Venezuela | Licenciatura / Título de [professional field] with 81%, 8/9 or 16/20 overall (sobresaliente / outstanding). | Licenciatura / Título de [professional field] with 71%, 7/9 or 14/20 overall (distinguido / very good). |
If you would like further information on the requirements from the country in which you are studying, please email international@surrey.ac.uk.
To enrol on a masters course at Surrey, you will need the equivalent of a 2:1 or 2:2 degree from a recognised university. If you would like advice on the requirements from the country in which you are studying, please email international@surrey.ac.uk.
To enrol on a masters course at Surrey, you will need the equivalent of a 2:1 or 2:2 degree from a recognised university. If you would like advice on the requirements from the country in which you are studying, please email international@surrey.ac.uk.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a bachelors degree with a GPA of 2.6 or 2.8 out of 4.0 (65 or 70%), depending on the institution at which you studied. If you have studied a two or three-year bachelors degree plus a masters degree, you must achieve a GPA of 2.8 or 3.0 out of 4.0 (70% or 75%), depending on the institution at which you studied.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a bachelors degree with a GPA of 2.4 or 2.6 out of 4.0 (60% or 65%), depending on the institution at which you studied. If you have studied a two or three-year bachelors degree plus a masters degree, you must achieve a GPA of 2.6 or 2.8 out of 4.0 (65% or 70%), depending on the institution at which you studied.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree, you must achieve a bachelors degree with a GPA of 2.8 or 3.0 out of 4.0 (70% or 80%), depending on the institution at which you studied. If you have studied a two or three-year bachelors degree plus a masters degree, you must achieve a GPA of 3.0 or 3.2 out of 4.0 (75% or 80%), depending on the institution at which you studied.
You can apply for our postgraduate masters courses if you have a Polish bachelors degree or above.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1:
Bachelors degree
Any of the following with 4+ (4.5) / B overall (dobry plus / fairly good).
Dyplom Tytuł Licencjat (bachelors degree, started after 2006)
Dyplom Tytuł Inżynier (bachelors degree, started after 2006)
Masters degree
4 (4.0) / C overall (dobry / good).
Dyplom Tytuł Magister (masters degree) If awarded from 2001.
For courses that require a UK 2:2:
Bachelors degree
Any of the following with 4 (4.0) / C overall (dobry / good).
Dyplom Tytuł Licencjat (bachelors degree, started after 2006)
Dyplom Tytuł Inżynier (bachelors degree, started after 2006)
Masters degree
3+ (3.5) / D overall (Satisfactory).
Dyplom Tytuł Magister (masters degree) If awarded from 2001.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must have achieved the Portugal Licenciado/Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) with a GPA of 16.0 out of 20.0.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must have achieved Portugal Licenciado/Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) with a GPA of 14.0 out of 20.0.
For courses that require a UK first, you must have achieved Portugal Licenciado/Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) with a GPA of 18.0 out of 20.0.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 2.8 out of 4.0.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve an overall GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must have achieved the Diploma de Licenta with a GPA of 8.0 overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must have achieved the Diploma de Licenta with a GPA of 7.0 overall.
For postgraduate taught courses, a Specialist Diploma and Baklavar will all be considered as suitable qualifications for entry depending on grades and subjects studied.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 4.1 our of 5.0.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 3.9 out of 5.0.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve 75% overall or a GPA of 3.5/5.0 or 3.0/4.0.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve 65% overall, or a GPA of either 3.25 out of 5.0 or 2.6 out of 4.0.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve 80% overall.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.8/5.0.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 2.75/4.0 or 3.4/5.0.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 1.5, grade B or 'very good' overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 2.0, grade C or 'good' overall.
The following qualifications are accepted as equivalent to a UK bachelors degree:
- Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazi
- Diplomant
- Univerzitetni diplomant
- Diplomirani.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must have achieved any of the above qualifications, with a score of 8.5.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must have achieved any of the above qualifications, with a score of 7.0.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve 70% overall or a 2:1 honours degree.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve 60% overall or a 2:2 honours degree.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a Haksa GPA of 3.2/4.3 or 3.4/4.5 overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a Haksa GPA of 2.8/4.3 or 3.0/4.5 overall.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 7.0 out of 10.0 or 2.0 out of 4.0.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 6.0 out of 10.0.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must have achieved 80% from a three-year bachelors degree or 60% from a four-year special bachelors degree or a five-year professional degree.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must have achieved 70% from a three-year bachelors degree or 55% from a four-year special bachelors degree or a five-year professional degree.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must have achieved a majority of VG / AB / B / Vall Godkand.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must have achieved a majority of G / BA / C / Godkand.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of between 7.0 and 8.0 out of 10.0, 2.2 out of 5.0, or 5.0 out of 6.0.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of between 6.0 and 7.0 out of 10.0, or 4.5 out of 6.0.
For courses that require a UK first, you must achieve a GPA of between 8.0 and 9.0 out of 10.0, 2.7 out of 5.0, or 5.5 out of 6.0.
Our grade requirements for postgraduate courses vary depending on the institution at which you have studied:
- For postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, our minimum grade requirement is 73%, 78% or 88%
- For courses that require a UK 2:2, our minimum grade requirement is 68%, 73% or 83%
- For courses that require a UK first, our minimum grade requirement is 78%, 83% or 93%.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a 2:1 honours degree.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a 2:2 honours degree.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 2.9 or 3.1 out of 4.0, depending on the institution at which you studied.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 2.7 or 2.9 out of 4.0, depending on the institution at which you studied.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve a GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of between 2.8 and 3.0 out of 4.0.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of between 2.6 and 2.8 out of 4.0.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 4.0 or a 2:1 honours degree.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 3.0 or a 2:2 honours degree.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you will need to have completed one of the following:
- Dyplom Bakalavr (after 2007) with 80% overall
- Specialist Diploma (five years) with a GPA of 4.3 out of 5.0
- Dyplom Magistra (before 2006) with a GPA of 4.3 out of 5.0.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you will need to have completed one of the following:
- Dyplom Bakalavr (after 2007) with 70% overall
- Specialist Diploma (five years) with a GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0
- Dyplom Magistra (before 2006) with a GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0.
For courses that require a UK first, you will need to have completed one of the following:
- Dyplom Bakalavr (after 2007) with 90% overall
- Specialist Diploma (five years) with a GPA of 4.6 out of 5.0
- Dyplom Magistra (before 2006) with a GPA of 4.6 out of 5.0.
Please note that Dyplom Bakalavr (before 2007) is not suitable for entry.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, or 80% overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0, or 75% overall.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve a GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 overall, or 85% overall.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 2.8 out of 4.0.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 7.0 or 7.5 out of 10.0 overall, depending on the institution at which you studied.
For courses that require a 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 6.5 or 7.0 out of 10.0 overall, depending on the institution at which you studied.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve a GPA of 7.5 or 8.0 out of 10.0 overall, depending on the institution at which you studied.
For direct entry these range from a 2:1 to a 2:2 UK honours degree. Our Pre-Masters programme offers another route into Surrey for specific programmes.
- For courses that require a 2:1 you would need 12/20 in a relevant bachelors degree.
- For courses that require a 2:2 you would need 11/20 in a relevant bachelors degree.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 2.8 out of 4.0.
For courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve a GPA of 3.6 out of 4.0.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a 2:1 honours (second class, upper division) Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a 2:2 honours (second class, lower division) Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you would need 12/20 in a relevant bachelors degree.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you would need 11/20 in a relevant bachelors degree.
English language requirements
IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other element.
These are the English language qualifications and levels that we can accept.
If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.
Credit transfer
The University of Surrey recognises that many students enter their higher education course with valuable knowledge and skills developed through a range of professional, vocational and community contexts. If your experience exceeds the typical requirements for entry to the programme, a process called recognition of prior learning (RPL) may allow you to enter your course at a point appropriate to your previous learning and experience.
If you can demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for specific modules through your previous learning, it may be possible to exempt you from those modules, and for you to be awarded credit based on your previous qualifications/experience. There are restrictions on RPL for some courses and fees may be payable for certain claims.
In some cases, prior knowledge and skills may allow applicants to join the start of a course without meeting the formal entry requirements.
Please see our credit transfer and recognition of prior learning guide (PDF) and recognition of prior learning and prior credit web page for further information. Please email Admissions (admissions@surrey.ac.uk) with any queries.
Fees per year
Start date: February 2024
Part-time - 5 years
- UK
- £620*
- Overseas
- £1,340*
Start date: September 2024
Part-time - 5 years
- UK
- To be confirmed
- Overseas
- To be confirmed
- For the unstructured self-paced part-time course, the fee shown above is per 15 credits for the 2024-25 academic year
- The dissertation module is charged as a 15-credit module for fee purposes
- These fees apply to students commencing study in the academic year 2024-25 only. Fees for new starters are reviewed annually
- Annual fees will increase by 4% for each subsequent year of study, rounded up to the nearest £100, subject to any overriding applicable legislative requirements.
Payment schedule
- Students in receipt of a tuition fee loan: Will have their fees paid by the Student Loans Company in line with their schedule
- International students, or UK/EU students who have not taken out a tuition fee loan: Are required to pay their fees either in full at the beginning of the programme or in two instalments as follows:
- 50% payable 10 days after the invoice date (expected to be early October of each academic year)
- 50% in January of the same academic year.
The exact date(s) will be detailed on invoices. Students on certain part-time programmes, where fees are paid on a modular or stage basis, are not eligible to pay their fees by instalment.
- If you are sponsored: You will provide us with valid sponsorship information that covers the period of your study.
Scholarships and bursaries
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Higher Education MA Part-time, 60 months, February 2024 | Applications open Closing date: Friday 1 December 2023 |
Please note that we may have to close applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We advise you to submit your application as soon as it is ready. | |
Higher Education MA Part-time, 60 months, September 2024 | Applications open Closing date: Monday 1 July 2024 |
Please note that we may have to close applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We advise you to submit your application as soon as it is ready. | |
Admission information
Our code of practice for postgraduate admissions policy provides the basis for admissions practice across the University and gives a framework for how we encourage, consider applications and admit students. You can also read our postgraduate applicant guidance.
Terms and conditions
When you accept an offer of a place at the University of Surrey, you are agreeing to comply with our Charter, Statutes, Ordinances, Policies, Regulations and our terms and conditions. These terms and conditions are provided in two stages: first when we make an offer and second when students who have accepted their offers register to study at the University. View our offer terms and conditions and our registration terms and conditions (PDF) for the 2023/24 academic year, as an example of what to expect.
Please note: the offer terms and conditions and registration terms and conditions which you will be asked to agree to may be different from those detailed in the examples.
Our offer terms and conditions will generally be available in the September of the calendar year prior to the year in which you begin your studies. Our registration terms and conditions will be available at the start of each academic year and will vary to take into account specifics of your course and changes for the specific academic year.
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