MRes in Education - Assessment and Quality Assurance

The Master of Research in Education Assessment and Quality Assurance is a research-led postgraduate degree designed to equip you with the expertise to critically examine how assessment, evaluation and quality assurance shape teaching, learning and policy across education systems. The programme is grounded in research methodology, focusing on the design, implementation and evaluation of assessment frameworks and the mechanisms that support quality assurance in schools, colleges and universities. You’ll explore how assessment policy, quality standards and institutional accountability influence learner outcomes, teaching practices and educational reform at national and global levels. This pathway develops advanced skills in assessment and evaluation, along with key transferable abilities such as critical analysis, data interpretation, ethical research practice and effective communication of complex ideas. You’ll deepen your understanding of educational theory and practice to contribute evidence-based improvements to teaching, learning and policy.