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Lancaster University: Language Testing (Online)
| Institution | Lancaster University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social Sciences |
| Web | www.lancaster.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Advanced skills for professionals with responsibility for language testing and assessment at institutional, regional or national level. Lancaster University is one of the best places in the world to study language testing, and we offer a full set of UK-accredited academic qualifications.
The Master’s programme helps you develop a solid grounding in language test development and evaluation, and in research design. An ideal stepping-stone to advance your career.
Why Lancaster? - Study at a university with a global reputation for excellence in language testing, and one of the only universities worldwide to offer full qualifications in this area
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Explore current thinking and good practice, and engage with recent developments in language testing research
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Gain language testing skills and knowledge and develop research skills through your dissertation project
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Access Lancaster University’s extensive online resources and interact with peers and your tutors via our virtual learning site
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Follow in the footsteps of award-winning graduates who lead test development and research projects around the world
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Join this 100% online programme from anywhere in the world, regardless of your time zone — ideal if you're a working professional wanting to advance your knowledge
Your future in language testing Do you want to understand how language tests work and how second language learning and assessment is researched? Establish a foundation in language test development and evaluation, as well as research design and implementation? Explore technical and practical issues faced by language testing professionals?
On our part-time, online MA in Language Testing you will develop the advanced skills and knowledge you need to progress in language testing and assessment. We’ll explore major recent developments in language testing and discuss current thinking and good practice. By the end of your studies, you’ll be confident in developing assessments and policies for your context that meet international standards and in carrying out research independently.
Expert teaching Lancaster has a worldwide reputation for excellence in language testing. We rank very 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. You will benefit from their expert tuition.
Flexible. Supportive. Collaborative. The programme is delivered via Lancaster’s high-quality virtual learning site. You will have access to the University’s extensive online library resources and custom-made learning materials.
You will have the flexibility to study alongside your work and personal commitments from anywhere in the world. You’ll always feel supported, thanks to close interaction with your tutors, detailed feedback on your work, and opportunities to collaborate and share experiences with other students.
What will I study? You will take a series of online modules and carry out a dissertation project. You’ll have the opportunity to base your coursework and dissertation research on issues within your own educational or professional context.
In each module you will engage with tasks and targeted reading on specific topics, perhaps introduced with short video lectures. Tasks may include individual responses and reflection or more practical work, for example, evaluating test items. You will share your ideas with other students via online forums, and comment on their contributions.
The tutor will provide thorough, tailored feedback on these tasks at the end of each unit (week). For every module, you will also participate in work on one or two more substantial tasks, involving preparation in a small group of students. These tasks create the input for other students to review and comment on.
| fass-pg-admissions@lancaster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01524 510880 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | 2:1 degree in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects, have a 2:2 or equivalent result and/or extensive relevant experience. In these cases, you should clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills have prepared you for postgraduate study. 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. |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
Advanced skills for professionals with responsibility for language testing and assessment at institutional, regional or national level. Lancaster University is one of the best places in the world to study language testing and we offer a full set of UK-accredited academic qualifications.
This postgraduate level Certificate helps you develop a solid grounding in language test development and evaluation. An ideal stepping-stone to advance your career.
Why Lancaster? - Study at a university with a global reputation for excellence in language testing, and one of the only universities worldwide to offer full qualifications in this area
-
Explore current thinking and good practice, and engage with recent developments in language testing research
-
Gain language testing skills and knowledge
-
Access Lancaster University’s extensive online resources and interact with peers and your tutors via our virtual learning site
-
Follow in the footsteps of award-winning graduates who lead test development and research projects around the world
-
Join this 100% online programme from anywhere in the world, regardless of your time zone — ideal if you're a working professional wanting to advance your knowledge
Your future in language testing Do you want to understand how language tests work and how second language learning and assessment is researched? Establish a foundation in language test development and evaluation? Explore technical and practical issues faced by language testing professionals?
On our part-time, online postgraduate Certificate in language testing you will develop the skills and knowledge to progress in language testing and assessment. We’ll explore major recent developments in language testing and discuss current thinking and good practice. By the end of your studies, you’ll be confident in developing assessments and policies for your context that meet international standards.
Expert teaching Lancaster has a worldwide reputation for excellence in language testing. We rank very 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. You will benefit from their expert tuition.
Flexible. Supportive. Collaborative. The programme is delivered via Lancaster’s high-quality virtual learning site. You will have access to the University’s extensive online library resources and custom-made learning materials.
You will have the flexibility to study alongside your work and personal commitments from anywhere in the world. You’ll always feel supported, thanks to close interaction with your tutors, detailed feedback on your work, and opportunities to collaborate and share experiences with other students.
What will I study? Our programme is designed for part-time study over one year. You will complete two online modules: - Designing Language Tests: Techniques and Constructs
- Current Topics in Language Testing
You’ll have the opportunity to base your coursework on issues within your own educational or professional context.
In each module you will engage with tasks and targeted reading on specific topics, perhaps introduced with short video lectures. Tasks may include individual responses and reflection or more practical work, for example, evaluating test items.
You will share your ideas with other students via online forums, and comment on their contributions. Your tutor will provide thorough, tailored feedback on these tasks. For each module, you will also participate in work on one or two more substantial tasks, involving preparation in a small group of students. These tasks create the input for other students to review and comment on.
| pgadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1524 592032 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects and/or extensive relevant experience. In these cases, you should clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills have prepared you for postgraduate study. 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 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. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
Advanced skills for professionals with responsibility for language testing and assessment at institutional, regional or national level. Lancaster University is one of the best places in the world to study language testing, and we offer a full set of UK-accredited academic qualifications.
This postgraduate level Diploma helps you develop a solid grounding in language test development and evaluation, and in research design. An ideal stepping-stone to advance your career.
Why Lancaster? - Study at a university with a global reputation for excellence in language testing, and one of the only universities worldwide to offer full qualifications in this area
-
Explore current thinking and good practice, and engage with recent developments in language testing research
-
Gain language testing skills and knowledge and develop research skills
-
Access Lancaster University’s extensive online resources and interact with peers and your tutors via our virtual learning site
-
Follow in the footsteps of award-winning graduates who lead test development and research projects around the world
-
Join this 100% online programme from anywhere in the world, regardless of your time zone — ideal if you're a working professional wanting to advance your knowledge
Your future in language testing Do you want to understand how language tests work and how second language learning and assessment is researched? Establish a foundation in language test development and evaluation, as well as research design? Explore technical and practical issues faced by language testing professionals?
On our part-time, online Postgraduate Diploma in Language Testing you will develop the skills and knowledge to progress in language testing and assessment. We’ll explore major recent developments in language testing and discuss current thinking and good practice. By the end of your studies, you’ll be confident in developing assessments and policies for your context that meet international standards.
Expert teaching Lancaster has a worldwide reputation for excellence in language testing. We rank very 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. You will benefit from their expert tuition.
Flexible. Supportive. Collaborative. The programme is delivered via Lancaster’s high-quality virtual learning site. You will have access to the University’s extensive online library resources and custom-made learning materials.
You will have the flexibility to study alongside your work and personal commitments from anywhere in the world. You’ll always feel supported, thanks to close interaction with your tutors, detailed feedback on your work, and opportunities to collaborate and share experiences with other students.
What will I study? - Our Diploma programme is designed for part-time study over two years. You will complete four online modules:
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Designing Language Tests: Techniques and Constructs
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Current Topics in Language Testing
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Doing Research in Language Testing
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Statistical Analysis for Language Testing
You’ll have the opportunity to base your coursework on issues within your own educational or professional context.
In each module you will engage with tasks and targeted reading on specific topics, perhaps introduced with short video lectures. Tasks may include individual responses and reflection or more practical work, for example, evaluating test items.
Your tutor will provide thorough, tailored feedback on these tasks. For each module, you will also participate in work on one or two more substantial tasks, involving preparation in a small group of students. These tasks create the input for other students to review and comment on.
| pgadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1524 592032 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects and/or extensive relevant experience. In these cases, you should clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills have prepared you for postgraduate study. 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 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. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Lancaster University is home to a dynamic postgraduate community and offers a wealth of both taught and research study options across a wide range of subject areas. Studying at Lancaster is all about broadening your horizons, finding new perspectives and discovering new experiences. By living and studying with students and staff from over 130 countries students join a global community and have the opportunity to make international connections.
We are proud to be highly ranked in three major UK league tables. We’ve also been awarded 5 Stars for overall performance in the globally renowned QS World Ratings. The …
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