Duration
1 year full time / 2 years part time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville) or Online
Intake
March, July
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
AUD $48,992 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Entry schemes
Access Melbourne is available
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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.
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 requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
*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.IELTS
7.0
with writing 7.0 and no band less than 6.0TOEFL
91
with writing 26; speaking 19; reading 16; listening 16PEARSON
72
with writing 75; speaking 60; reading 60; listening 60CAMBRIDGE
178
with writing 193; speaking 179; reading 163; listening 163LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
73
with writing 78; speaking 70; reading 60; listening 57MET
62
with writing 74; speaking 48; reading 55; listening 56
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 also 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
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
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).
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.
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.