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MA - Master of Arts
Lancaster University
Online
OCT-25
2 years
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MA - Master of Arts
Lancaster University
Online
OCT-25
2 years
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Take your MA in Language Testing in one of the best Linguistics Departments in the world. We are placed 3rd in the QS World Rankings 2024.
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.
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.
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.
Students need 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a language/linguistics related degree or one with a number of language/linguistics-related subjects. We also welcome applicants from other subject backgrounds with linguistic knowledge commensurate with an undergraduate degree.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,850 per year
Students from Domestic
Cost per 20 credit Module (2025-26) Home £1,300; International £1,300
£5,850 per year
Students from EU
Cost per 20 credit Module (2025-26) Home £1,300; International £1,300
£5,850 per year
Students from International
Cost per 20 credit Module (2025-26) Home £1,300; International £1,300
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