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Lancaster University: Language Testing (Distance)
| Institution | Lancaster University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Linguistics and English Language |
| Web | www.lancaster.ac.uk |
| fass-pg-admissions@lancaster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01524 510880 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Our programme aims to meet the needs of professionals who have responsibilities for language testing and evaluation at institutional, regional or national level. The programme gives you the opportunity to develop a solid grounding in language test design, construction and evaluation, and in research design. Through the programme, we aim to support you in creating testing and evaluation policies within your own context that conform to international standards of validity and reliability.
The programme is also available as a Postgraduate Certificate - see details below.
With orientation to launch the course, five online modules, and a dissertation, our programme is designed for part-time study over two years. We also offer opportunities to base your coursework and dissertation project on issues within your own educational or professional context. Programme content considers the major developments in language testing in recent years and reflects current thinking and good practice.
The programme starts with compulsory orientation in late September and runs over two academic years, ending with submission of dissertations in September two years later. Each taught module lasts one academic term.
The five modules are usually taken in this sequence:
- Language Test Construction and Evaluation
- Exploring Language Constructs for Language Testing
- Issues in Language Testing
- Research Methods for Language Testing
- Statistical Analysis for Language Testing
**Interested in the MA? Join our webinar!**
Learn more about this programme by attending one of our free webinars.
You'll learn how the course is run, hear about our latest research, and have your questions answered by our expert teachers and former students.
Register now:
- Wednesday 15 March 2023, 1:00pm - 2:00pm GMT: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/linguistics/events/masters-level-studies-in-language-testing-2023-03-17-13-00
- Thursday 22 June 2023, 1:00pm - 2:00pm BST: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/linguistics/events/masters-level-studies-in-language-testing-2023-03-17-13-00-2
**PG Certificate**
The PG Certificate in Language Testing is the first year of our highly respected MA in Language Testing. As a one-year programme, it is likely to be attractive to professionals who seek training in language testing but are unable to commit to a longer period of study or a dissertation project. Nevertheless, students who are successful on the PG Certificate programme can easily transfer to the MA programme should they so wish. In addition, students who graduate with the PG Certificate may subsequently re-join for the second year of the MA programme (surrendering the PG Certificate).
The PG Certificate programme starts with compulsory orientation in late September and runs for one academic year, ending with submission of the assignment for the third module in September one year later. Each taught module lasts one academic term. The three modules are taken in this sequence:
- Language Test Construction and Evaluation
- Exploring Language Constructs for Language Testing
- Issues in Language Testing
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a language/linguistics related degree or one with a number of language/linguistics-related subjects. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for details. Additional Requirements: You will have teaching experience, and, ideally, a current post with responsibility for language test design, construction or evaluation. We may consider alternative language teaching or testing backgrounds. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
Summary
Our programme aims to meet the needs of professionals who have responsibilities for language testing and evaluation at institutional, regional or national level. The programme gives you the opportunity to develop a solid grounding in language test design, construction and evaluation, and in research design. Through the programme, we aim to support you in creating testing and evaluation policies within your own context that conform to international standards of validity and reliability.
The programme is also available as a Postgraduate Certificate - see details below.
With orientation to launch the course, five online modules, and a dissertation, our programme is designed for part-time study over two years. We also offer opportunities to base your coursework and dissertation project on issues within your own educational or professional context. Programme content considers the major developments in language testing in recent years and reflects current thinking and good practice.
The programme starts with compulsory orientation in late September and runs over two academic years, ending with submission of dissertations in September two years later. Each taught module lasts one academic term.
The five modules are usually taken in this sequence:
Language Test Construction and Evaluation
Exploring Language Constructs for Language Testing
Issues in Language Testing
Research Methods for Language Testing
Statistical Analysis for Language Testing
The part-time, web-based programme aims to provide flexibility so that you can study alongside work and personal commitments. We follow sound pedagogical principles for the provision of distance education and provide group-level and individualised support and feedback.
Taught by experts
Lancaster has a worldwide reputation for excellence in language testing. Our department ranks highly in international and national rankings for Linguistics. Staff members have led and contributed to numerous language testing projects, including national test development projects in many countries and international test development and assessment projects in English and other languages.
Online learning
The course is delivered via Lancaster’s high quality virtual learning site. You will have access to the University’s extensive online library resources, and there will be plenty of opportunities to interact with peers and your tutors.
Career prospects
Former students on the Lancaster MA in Language Testing programme are now leading test development and research projects in many parts of the world, in language testing organisations, ministries of education and defence, curriculum development centres, schools, colleges and universities. Several of our MA students have won international awards for their dissertations and have published their research in academic journals.
Postgraduate Certificate option
The first year of this programme is also offered as the Postgraduate Certificate in Language Testing. As a one-year programme, this option is likely to be attractive to professionals who seek training in language testing but are unable to commit to a longer period of study or a dissertation project. Students who are successful on the Certificate programme can easily transfer to the Masters programme should they so wish. In addition, students who graduate with the Postgraduate Certificate may subsequently re-join for the second year of the Masters programme (surrendering the Certificate).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
Our programme aims to meet the needs of professionals who have responsibilities for language testing and evaluation at institutional, regional or national level. The programme gives you the opportunity to develop a solid grounding in language test design, construction and evaluation, and in research design. Through the programme, we aim to support you in creating testing and evaluation policies within your own context that conform to international standards of validity and reliability.
The programme is also available as a Postgraduate Certificate - see details below.
With orientation to launch the course, five online modules, and a dissertation, our programme is designed for part-time study over two years. We also offer opportunities to base your coursework and dissertation project on issues within your own educational or professional context. Programme content considers the major developments in language testing in recent years and reflects current thinking and good practice.
The programme starts with compulsory orientation in late September and runs over two academic years, ending with submission of dissertations in September two years later. Each taught module lasts one academic term.
The five modules are usually taken in this sequence:
- Language Test Construction and Evaluation
- Exploring Language Constructs for Language Testing
- Issues in Language Testing
- Research Methods for Language Testing
- Statistical Analysis for Language Testing
**Interested in the MA? Join our webinar!**
Learn more about this programme by attending one of our free webinars.
You'll learn how the course is run, hear about our latest research, and have your questions answered by our expert teachers and former students.
Register now:
- Wednesday 15 March 2023, 1:00pm - 2:00pm GMT: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/linguistics/events/masters-level-studies-in-language-testing-2023-03-17-13-00
- Thursday 22 June 2023, 1:00pm - 2:00pm BST: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/linguistics/events/masters-level-studies-in-language-testing-2023-03-17-13-00-2
**PG Certificate**
The PG Certificate in Language Testing is the first year of our highly respected MA in Language Testing. As a one-year programme, it is likely to be attractive to professionals who seek training in language testing but are unable to commit to a longer period of study or a dissertation project. Nevertheless, students who are successful on the PG Certificate programme can easily transfer to the MA programme should they so wish. In addition, students who graduate with the PG Certificate may subsequently re-join for the second year of the MA programme (surrendering the PG Certificate).
The PG Certificate programme starts with compulsory orientation in late September and runs for one academic year, ending with submission of the assignment for the third module in September one year later. Each taught module lasts one academic term. The three modules are taken in this sequence:
- Language Test Construction and Evaluation
- Exploring Language Constructs for Language Testing
- Issues in Language Testing
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a language/linguistics related degree or one with a number of language/linguistics-related subjects. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for details. Additional Requirements: You will have teaching experience, and, ideally, a current post with responsibility for language test design, construction or evaluation. We may consider alternative language teaching or testing backgrounds. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
Our programme aims to meet the needs of professionals who have responsibilities for language testing and evaluation at institutional, regional or national level. The programme gives you the opportunity to develop a solid grounding in language test design, construction and evaluation, and in research design. Through the programme, we aim to support you in creating testing and evaluation policies within your own context that conform to international standards of validity and reliability.
The programme is also available as a Postgraduate Certificate - see details below.
With orientation to launch the course, five online modules, and a dissertation, our programme is designed for part-time study over two years. We also offer opportunities to base your coursework and dissertation project on issues within your own educational or professional context. Programme content considers the major developments in language testing in recent years and reflects current thinking and good practice.
The programme starts with compulsory orientation in late September and runs over two academic years, ending with submission of dissertations in September two years later. Each taught module lasts one academic term.
The five modules are usually taken in this sequence:
Language Test Construction and Evaluation
Exploring Language Constructs for Language Testing
Issues in Language Testing
Research Methods for Language Testing
Statistical Analysis for Language Testing
The part-time, web-based programme aims to provide flexibility so that you can study alongside work and personal commitments. We follow sound pedagogical principles for the provision of distance education and provide group-level and individualised support and feedback.
Taught by experts
Lancaster has a worldwide reputation for excellence in language testing. Our department ranks highly in international and national rankings for Linguistics. Staff members have led and contributed to numerous language testing projects, including national test development projects in many countries and international test development and assessment projects in English and other languages.
Online learning
The course is delivered via Lancaster’s high quality virtual learning site. You will have access to the University’s extensive online library resources, and there will be plenty of opportunities to interact with peers and your tutors.
Career prospects
Former students on the Lancaster MA in Language Testing programme are now leading test development and research projects in many parts of the world, in language testing organisations, ministries of education and defence, curriculum development centres, schools, colleges and universities. Several of our MA students have won international awards for their dissertations and have published their research in academic journals.
Postgraduate Certificate option
The first year of this programme is also offered as the Postgraduate Certificate in Language Testing. As a one-year programme, this option is likely to be attractive to professionals who seek training in language testing but are unable to commit to a longer period of study or a dissertation project. Students who are successful on the Certificate programme can easily transfer to the Masters programme should they so wish. In addition, students who graduate with the Postgraduate Certificate may subsequently re-join for the second year of the Masters programme (surrendering the Certificate).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
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