Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation Master
An international Master's programme training students to become measurement specialists in the social and behavioral sciences.
Best for:Best for internationally minded students with a background in social or behavioral sciences seeking rigorous training in psychometrics, research methods, and R-based data analysis.
Overview
The Master's in Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation at the University of Oslo is a comprehensive two-year international programme designed to develop specialists in educational and psychological measurement. Offered through the Centre for Educational Measurement (CEMO), the curriculum provides rigorous training in quantitative research methods, psychometrics, and data analysis utilizing the R statistical computing environment. Students engage with both theoretical concepts and practical applications surrounding educational assessment systems, preparing them for evidence-based decision-making in public and private sectors. The programme fosters an international learning environment with diverse cohorts, collaborative student organizations, and pathways toward doctoral studies.
What you'll do
- Participate in rigorous coursework covering assessment, measurement theory, and evaluation methodologies
- Utilize the R software environment for statistical computing, graphics, and quantitative data analysis
- Examine large-scale national standardized examinations and international comparative assessment frameworks
- Collaborate within international student cohorts on academic and applied research projects
- Complete an independent master's thesis demonstrating mastery of measurement and evaluation techniques
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in social sciences, behavioral sciences, or related fields
Degree offered: Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Master's degree in Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation
Language: English proficiency as specified by the university's standard admission requirements
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in social or behavioral sciences
- Interest in quantitative research methods and data analysis
- Readiness to learn statistical computing and graphics using R
- Open to international and domestic applicants meeting general higher education entrance and master's admission criteria at the University of Oslo
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Applicants must submit their application through the official University of Oslo application portal along with all required academic credentials and supporting documents before the specified deadline.
- CV
- Bachelor's degree transcripts and diploma
- English language test scores
- Motivation letter
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