Language Testing (Online) Lancaster University

Overview

The Language Testing (Online) course from Lancaster University  helps you develop a solid grounding in language test development and evaluation. An ideal stepping-stone to advance your career.

The 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.

There will be plenty of opportunities to interact with peers and your tutors. The international reach of the programme allows you to learn from the diverse experience and expertise of the other students as well as of your tutors. Equally important, you will contribute and reflect on your own experience and values.

Career opportunities:

Lancaster’s Language Testing graduates lead test development and research projects in many parts of the world.

Through the network of contacts that you will develop during your studies on this programme you will expand your knowledge of the professional opportunities available in the field of language testing and assessment. You will also be able to use this network to find further openings for collaboration and support as your career develops.

At the end of the course, you may find opportunities to progress in your current role or decide to apply your skills to a different position.

Your skills will be valued by employers in a range of settings, including:

• Language testing organisations

• Ministries of education, foreign affairs and defence

• Curriculum development centres

• Schools, colleges and universities

• Cultural organisations

• Educational publishing

You may wish to continue onto our Postgraduate Diploma or MA in Language Testing.