MA Education (Assessment)

The Education (Assessment) MA offered by University College London (UCL) Institute of Education (IOE) is focused on educational assessments and their relationship to education policy and practice. The course is suitable for professionals including, teachers, education managers and policy makers who want to gain a clearer understanding of assessments and their part in education. It aims to train students in areas such as psychometrics, assessment literacies, and how to use and evaluate assessments.Course Content: The course includes modules focusing on the role of assessment in education and training, the policy and practice involved in assessment, learning theories, and analysis of learning and performance. It also includes a project or dissertation on a chosen topic related to assessment. The study format includes face-to-face evening teaching supplemented with online tutorials and materials.Key Modules: These include Understanding Research, Understanding Education Research: Research Design and Data Analysis, and Psychology of Education and Learning. Plus, a wide range of optional modules like Reading and Writing for Academic Success, Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia), Assessment: Principles, issues and practice, and many more offerings.Future Careers: Graduates of this course often move into more senior roles in their existing professions or go into research roles. In some cases, they transition to a role in educational or psychological consultancy, or in other organizations related to educational assessment.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.