Would an education degree help me move into assessment design rather than teaching?
Yes. An education degree can support a move into assessment design by developing knowledge of learning outcomes, curriculum, pedagogy, accessibility, and ways to evaluate learning. It is not the only route: employers may also value subject expertise, instructional design, educational measurement, research, technology, and a portfolio showing well-designed assessments.
Key points
- Relevant coursework may include assessment and evaluation, curriculum design, educational psychology, research methods, or learning technology.
- A portfolio could demonstrate test questions, marking criteria, rubrics, feedback approaches, or digital assessment prototypes.
- Work or placements involving assessment, quality assurance, content development, or learning design can strengthen your application.
Things to check
- The value of a particular degree depends on the role, employer, and country; check job descriptions and course modules carefully.
- Some specialist roles, such as psychometric assessment development, may require further study or technical skills in measurement and data analysis.