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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:
- A bachelor honours degree or equivalent in a cognate area, OR
- A three-year undergraduate qualification in a directly related discipline AND at least two years of documented relevant work experience, OR
- A three-year undergraduate qualification and at least 50 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in a cognate area.
Disciplines directly related to this course include (but may not be limited to) business, economics, education, management, medicine, political science, public health, psychology, and sociology.
Work history relevant to this course may include in roles such as consultant, entrepreneur, teacher, or health, HR, or law professional.
English language requirements
- English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
7.0
with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0TOEFL
94+
with writing 27; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13PEARSON
65+
with written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 50CAMBRIDGE
185+
with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 169 in each other skill
About selection
When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.
The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
If relevant to your application, the Selection Committee will also consider your work history.
Additional information
Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)
We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.
GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.
Advanced Standing
You may be eligible for up to 25 credit points of advanced standing if you successfully completed the following qualifications at the University of Melbourne from 2022 onwards:
- Professional Certificate in Positive Psychology
- Professional Certificate in Positive Education.