Master of Arts - Journalism

The University of Sunderland is offering the generous **Global Leaders Scholarship** for the 2025/26 academic year, providing a significant tuition fee reduction for new international students. This award offers a discount of **£5,000 for undergraduate courses** and **£4,500 for postgraduate courses**. The scholarship is awarded automatically to eligible students from qualifying regions, meaning no separate application is required. # Scholarship Value This scholarship is awarded as a one-time reduction applied to your first year's tuition fees. The value depends on your level of study: * **Undergraduate Courses:** A **£5,000** tuition fee reduction. * **Postgraduate Courses:** A **£4,500** tuition fee reduction. Please note that this award is subject to availability. # How to Apply There is **no separate application process** for the Global Leaders Scholarship. You will be automatically considered for the award when you apply for an eligible course through UCAS, directly on the university website, or via a local agent. Once your application is approved and you have been accepted, the discount will be automatically shown on your conditional offer letter. # Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet the following criteria: * **Eligible Regions:** You must be an international student from a qualifying country. Students from **East Asia, Gulf states, and Europe** are not eligible for this specific scholarship. * **Course Requirements:** You must be a new applicant for an on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate course for the 2025/26 academic year. * **Exclusions:** Preparation courses such as foundation degrees, EAP, or pre-master's programmes are not eligible for this scholarship. # Excluded Courses and Special Rates While most on-campus degree programmes are included, a select number of postgraduate courses have a different scholarship amount. The fee reduction for the following courses is as follows: * **PgDip/MSc OSPAP:** £900 * **MSc Applied Project Management:** £1,000 * **MBA with Placement:** £1,000 * **MSc Applied Data Science:** £1,000 * **MSc Applied Computing:** £1,000 * **MSc Applied Cybersecurity:** £1,000 # Important Notes * This scholarship is available for new applicants for the 2025/26 entry and those who have yet to make a deposit payment. * The award will be confirmed in the tuition fee section of your offer letter. * This scholarship cannot be combined with other awards, such as the Alumni Discount.