Graduate Coursework

Graduate Certificate in Education (Learning Difficulties)

  • Course code: GC-EDLD
Clock
Duration
2 years part time
Location
Mode (Location)
Online
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Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

  • A four-year degree in education (or equivalent), OR
  • A three-year undergraduate qualification in any discipline AND a fourth-year level education qualification (or equivalent), OR
  • A three-year undergraduate qualification in a directly related discipline AND at least two years of documented relevant work experience.

Disciplines directly related to this course include occupational therapy, social work, speech pathology, or psychology.

Work history relevant to this course may include in roles such as a classroom teacher, or in the above fields.

Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

  • English language test score requirementsChevron-down
  • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

    IELTS

    7.0


    with writing 7.0 and no band less than 6.0

    TOEFL

    91


    with writing 26; speaking 19; reading 16; listening 16

    PEARSON

    72


    with writing 75; speaking 60; reading 60; listening 60

    CAMBRIDGE

    178


    with writing 193; speaking 179; reading 163; listening 163

    LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC

    73


    with writing 78; speaking 70; reading 60; listening 57

    MET

    62


    with writing 74; speaking 48; reading 55; listening 56
    *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider: 

  • Prior academic performance

If relevant to your application, the Selection Committee will consider your work history.

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Additional information

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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