Hello and welcome,

We are delighted to be launching this new MA in Educational Assessment which has come about as the result of a collaborative partnership between the Centre for Lifelong Learning and Warwick Institute of Education working closely with the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors. The idea that assessment for and of learning lie at the heart of educational practice is not, in itself, new. But the identification of a need for individuals with particular expertise in assessment to become part of the staff of all educational establishments is a relatively recent development.

We anticipate that participants on this MA programme will welcome the opportunity to share their own experience, insights and expertise on the way to becoming more technically proficient whilst furthering intellectual enquiry in this complex, varied and intriguing field. My own research and professional interests include the assessment of vocational learning and the assessment of occupational and professional learning in a higher education context. Fellow members of the course team offer complementary expertise ranging from assessment for learning to psychometrics. We are all very much looking forward to meeting you and supporting your professional development in this field.