Our Masters in Educational Assessment is your route to gaining specialist knowledge and skills within educational testing and assessment.
Through this online programme, you’ll develop knowledge and understanding of relevant theory, policy and legislation surrounding assessment and testing. You’ll apply your critical analysis skills and will develop the specialist skills and experience which will enable you to carry out effective assessments and positively impact the students within your setting.
Whether you’d like to achieve a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits), or a Master of Education in SEND and Inclusion: Assessment (180 credits), we can help you to achieve a respected qualification through flexible, practice-led learning that works around you. If you opt for the full Masters qualification, under the guidance of our assessment experts, you will plan and carry out your own research project, designed to improve the outcomes of students in your setting.
Our postgraduate programmes are developed, delivered and assessed by Real Training, awarded and quality assured by Middlesex University.
The programme will enable you to:
We will ensure that you never feel lonely or unsupported in your studies.
Choose a start date that suits you
Cohorts begin in January, May, or September.
The next cohort begins on 15 May 2024. Book and enrol before 15 May 2024 to join our next cohort.
This programme is suitable for a wide range of roles, however we would recommend this pathway to those working as SENCOs, Assistant SENCOs, Exams Officers, Access Arrangements Assessors, Specialist teachers, and more.
The Masters in Educational Assessment comprises core and recommended modules which focus on topics relating to assessment in educational settings. There is flexibility in the programme for you to choose modules from another area of interest, in place of the recommended modules, if you wish. The combination of both these elements enables you to tailor your programme to the needs of your setting, your interests or the direction you would like your career to take.
Explore our modules
For all exit awards from the Educational Assessment programme, delegates will need to complete at least 60 credits from the following core modules:
For PGDip and MEd, it is recommended you choose 120 credits from the above modules or our recommended module Auditing and Leading Improvement (60 credits). You can however also choose from the optional modules listed below. Your PGDip and MEd programme must include one of our enhanced application and reflection modules which are; NASENCO, iSENCO, Leading Inclusive Practice, Auditing and Leading Improvement or Evidence and Pedagogy for Inclusion.
To complete the full MEd, the Enquiry-Based Practice (60 credits) needs to be your final module and your chosen research project for this module must have an assessment focus.
Optional modules, which can be chosen for this pathway, up to 60 credits:
Our courses are delivered through Campus Online, our unique provision for online learning.
Campus Online allows you to study at your own pace, without the need to travel, or commit to particular dates or times. Log in to access your study materials, contact your personal tutor for support, connect and network with other delegates and make use of the extensive resource library.
You can easily track your progress throughout the course and submit your work and evidence of assignments for feedback.
You will need to produce:
Where indicated by your tutor, you may submit multimedia resources that you have produced within your applied practice as part of your final portfolio of evidence.
You will need to be working in an educational setting for this programme. If you aren’t currently working in an educational setting you will need written permission from a senior member of staff to regularly access a setting.
Please note: Some of our modules have specific eligibility requirements. Please check the course pages for more information.
This programme is available online and can therefore be completed anywhere in the world. The programme content is designed and written with both UK and international settings in mind.
Please click here for advice on payment options and other information relevant to those studying outside of the UK.
We offer a flexible range of fees to suit your finances. Please refer to the module pages to see the cost of each individual module.
The cost of a PGCert with Real Training (made up of 60 credits) varies, typically you could expect it to cost between £2,495 + VAT and £2,990 + VAT.
The cost of a PGDip with Real Training (made up of 120 credits) varies. Typically, two 30 credit modules and one 60 credit module will cost approximately £5,485 + VAT.
The cost of a Master of Education in Educational Assessment (MEd SEND and Inclusion: Assessment) with Real Training (made up of 180 credits) varies. Typically, two 30 credit modules, and two 60 credit modules – including the obligatory Enquiry-Based Practice module – will cost £7,980 + VAT.
To find out the exact cost, visit the module pages linked above.
Speak to us on +44 (0)1273 358080 or make a booking.
Cohorts begin in January, May, or September.
The next cohort begins on 15 May 2024. Book and enrol before 15 May 2024 to join our next cohort.
As it takes time to process your application and payment, we strongly recommend that you register as soon as possible, so that you don’t miss the next intake.
Please note, this programme is currently subject to approval.
It depends. Most delegates tend to complete the programme within 3-5 years. It usually takes a year to complete a module, however some delegates will choose to study 2 modules at a time. It also depends if a delegate has existing credits that they can bring into the programme.
Delegates may be able to bring in credits they have achieved with another provider. If you think this could apply to you, find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning.
You are able to take breaks between the modules if need be, however, as long as you return to complete the programme within 5 years, your credits will remain valid.
We offer a number of Masters programmes, enabling you to develop specialist skills in SEND, pastoral care or leadership:
Katie has worked within educational settings for a decade as a teacher, a SENCO and a member of the Senior Management Team. Now working for Real Group, Katie is the Academic and Professional Lead for our postgraduate programmes. She also leads and tutors on several modules on the SEND and Inclusion Programme, including the NASENCO and iSENCO qualifications.