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As anyone who has ever taken a driving test knows, there is a huge difference between theory and practice. The theory is of course really important – it’s good to know which side of the road to drive on before you start, and what all those signs mean, and how on earth roundabouts work. But you wouldn’t want to be on the road with someone who only knew those things in theory.

Similarly, university degrees are not just about gaining knowledge. So when we design assessments, we have to make sure it is not just knowledge we are testing for. We need to give students the opportunity to practise, and be recognised for, their skills and application of knowledge to real-world problems. Further, a really good degree gives students a host of other skills and experiences that are more widely applicable – self-knowledge, working with others, curiosity, global citizenship, critical thinking, time management, leadership, overcoming challenges, seeing different perspectives…

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