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Education (Assessment) MA

UCL (University College London)

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The Education (Assessment) MA route investigates theories, practice, policies and use of assessment in all phases of education. Our modules offer opportunities to explore assessment from a range of perspectives by applying theory related to policy research, sociology, philosophy, psychology and more. Students who take this MA learn with world-leading experts in the field of educational assessment and leave with key research skills that they are able to use in a range of educational workplaces or take on to further study at doctoral level. Students who complete the Education (Assessment) MA are able to interrogate assessment from policy, practice-based, philosophical, historical and sociological perspectives. Our students learn to think critically, to engage with a range of assessment resources and understand principal concepts in educational assessment so they can engage effectively with policy and practice in assessment locally, nationally and globally. The course helps to develop strong writing skills applicable to research, policy authorship and other roles in assessment organisations or educational settings. This course is suited to teachers, educational administrators, examinations officers, inspectors, educational researchers and education policymakers. We recommend that applicants have some knowledge and experience of assessment practice either in a classroom setting or through working in policy/research. We welcome applicants who want to improve their skills and understanding about assessment issues and practices including themes such as assessment for learning, formative and summative assessment, educational measurement, equity and fairness in assessment, and assessment research. This programme is also available on a modular (flexible) basis, with a duration of 5 calendar years.

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 35,400per year

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University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus, Gower Street, London, Greater London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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UCL has over 20,000 students from outside the UK. Many tutors are world-leading academics in their field.
UCL's students come from over 150 countries, providing a truly global perspective.
UCL International Student Support and Wellbeing team provides specialist information and advice to international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    32nd out of 91 17

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    116 54%

    50th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    78th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    52nd

    20

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