Duration
2 years full time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
March, July
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry schemes
Access Melbourne is available
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How to apply
Key application dates
UPCOMING INTAKES AND KEY DATES
- Mid-year 2026 (July) – Australian full fee place applications due12 July 2026
- Start year 2027 (Feb) – Commonwealth Supported Place & Graduate Access Melbourne applications due30 November 2026
- Start year 2027 (Feb) – Australian full fee applications due12 February 2027
During your online application, you will be asked to nominate your preferred entry point. Admission to the 200 (2-year), 150 (1.5-year) or 100 (1-year) point program will be based on course entry requirements.
We will always assess your application for the shortest program that you qualify for based on the information you provide about work experience and prior study.
If you nominate entry to a longer duration program, but we assess you as eligible for a shorter duration program, then your course offer will include both options.
There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for this course. To ensure you are considered for a CSP, submit your complete application prior to the application deadline.
How to apply
1. Review entry requirements and eligibility
- Check the entry requirements tab of this course page and ensure you meet the admission criteria.
- Review the English language requirements.
- Consider whether you are eligible for Graduate Access Melbourne.
- If you are applying for multiple courses, ensure you have confirmed your preference order.
2. Gather your supporting documentation
As part of your application, you’ll be required to submit:
- Transcripts and detailed information related to all previous studies you have undertaken and/or completed, including an explanation of the grading system used and official certified English translation of any document that is not written in English. View further information about supporting documentation.
- Evidence of meeting the University's English language requirements.
The personal statement required as part of your application should be no more than 500 words and address the following:
- The study and/or work experience that motivates your decision to apply for the Executive Master of Arts.
- A book you have read that has influenced the way you see the world, briefly outlining its significance.
- Why you think creative and critical thinking strengths based in the humanities may improve your life, education and/or career.
3. Submit your application
- To get started, begin your application here.
Additional application considerations:
Where a course offers both Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) and Australian full fee (AF) places, you only need to submit an application for one fee type. You will automatically be considered for a CSP if you are eligible.
After you apply
- All communications related to your application, including requests for additional information and application outcomes, will be sent to the email address you registered for your application. To avoid delays, please upload requested information as soon as possible.
- Please note that the Admissions team will only contact you via email if anything else is needed; there's no need to enquire about the timeline in the meantime.
- The time it takes to assess applications can vary. If you're applying for the next intake, this will typically be 4 to 8 weeks after we receive all required documents. Future intakes (beyond the next intake) may have different assessment timelines.
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.