Master of Cultural Materials Conservation : Entry requirements

Graduate Coursework

Course code: MC-CULMC

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Duration

2 years full time / 4 years part time

Mode (Location)

On campus (Parkville)

Intake

February
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Fees

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry schemes

Access Melbourne is available
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Entry requirements

Domestic student Change

You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.

Admission criteria

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

Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

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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:
IELTS
6.5
with writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; reading 6.0; listening 6.0
TOEFL
81
with writing 19; speaking 19; reading 16; listening 16
PEARSON
64
with writing 60; speaking 60; reading 60; listening 60
CAMBRIDGE
169
with writing 170; speaking 179; reading 163; listening 163
LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
67
with writing 64; speaking 70; reading 60; listening 57
MET
58
with writing 57; 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

Although portfolios or evidence of colour vision acuity or manual dexterity are not required for selection, the Selection Committee may require you to supply information about your interest, knowledge and experience in conservation; the area you would most like to focus on; a curriculum vitae, and a statement advising whether you believe you have normal colour vision and manual dexterity.

If you have limited vision or dexterity, you are encouraged to discuss with the course coordinator what assistance may be available to help you meet course requirements in your preferred area of conservation specialisation and to practice in the field.

In addition to this, completion of 25 credit points (or equivalent) of university level study in chemistry would be considered an advantage, as a level of competence in chemistry is essential to the professional practice of cultural materials conservation.

The Chemistry Bridging Course is a one-week preparatory program tailored for students without a chemistry background but wish to pursue studies in conservation. It is composed of an intensive program of lectures, tutorials, and practical classes to help you revise course‐relevant chemistry concepts and skills.

Depending on your prior study and/or which set of entry requirements you meet, you may be offered the 200, 150 and 100 point version this course.

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

Depending on your prior study and/or which set of entry requirements you meet, you may be offered the 200, 150 and 100 point version this course.

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).

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

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