PgCert Language Testing (Online) at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Advanced skills for professionals with responsibility for language testing and assessment at institutional, regional or national level. Lancaster University is one of the best places in the world to study language testing and we offer a full set of UK-accredited academic qualifications. This postgraduate level Certificate helps you develop a solid grounding in language test development and evaluation.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Social Sciences | Duration: Part time 1 year | Study mode: part-time / online | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Designing Language Tests: Techniques and Constructs, Issues and Innovations in Language Testing.

Career pathways

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.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic 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. Additional requirements: 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. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,170 a year (2027/28). Annual fee (1 year programme) Source

International applicants: GBP 4,170 a year (2027/28). Annual fee (1 year programme) Source

Duration: Part time 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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