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Masters (MA/MSc)
Educational assessment is something which is constantly in the news. There are issues surrounding the authenticity of coursework, the perceived "dumbing down" of examination content and concerns about the accuracy of examiners' marking of public examinations.
The CIEA is pleased to announce that a number of leading universities across the UK are developing Master's level qualifications which are currently being offered at the following universities:
Institute of Education, London
Durham University
Bath Spa University
Swansea Metropolitan University
The University of Warwick
The CIEA is pleased to announce its close links with a number of leading universities across the UK, please click on the links below to find out more about the course content offered by each partner university.
Institute of Education, London.
The university will offer an MA in Educational Assessment. To view the details about the course, its structure, what you will learn, how to apply and other important information including costs, click on the following link MA in Educational Assessment
Durham University . The university will offer an MSc in educational assessment. To view the details about the course, its structure, what you will learn, how to apply and other important information, click on the following link: MSc in educational assessment
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Bath Spa University
in its Continuing Professional Development Programme offering a credit based route to MA or MTeach. Students can exit with a PG Cert, PG Dip or MA/MTeach with 60, 120 or 180 credits respectively, but need to first complete research modules and a dissertation for the final 90 credits if they want to complete the MA or MTeach.
The Professional Master's Programme fees vary according to the academic year and status of the applicant. There are substantial discounts for qualified teachers with DfES QTS, as the PMP is recognized by the TDA as part of its official Postgraduate Professional Development (PPD) funded programme.
Swansea Metropolitan University. The university will offer an MA in educational assessment. To view the details about the course, its structure, what you will learn, how to apply and other important information, click on the following link: MA in educational assessment
University of Warwick. The university will offer an MA in Educational Assessment. To view the details about the course, its structure, what you will learn, how to apply and other important information including costs, click on the following link: MA in Educational Assessment