Overview

Throughout the Language Testing (Online) course from Lancaster University 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.

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.

After this 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 MA in Language Testing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current Topics in Language Testing
Designing Language Tests: Techniques and Constructs
Doing Research in Language Testing
Statistical Analysis for Language Testing

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies View 267 other Masters in Language Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General 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.
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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

4020 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4020 GBP / year

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Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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