Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Mode (Location)
Online
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Intake
January, March, April, June, August, October
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
AUD $27,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
In order to be considered for entry into this course, you must have:
- A bachelor honours degree or equivalent in education or
- A bachelor degree or equivalent in education or a related discipline* and at least two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant work experience^ or
- A bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline, and at least 50 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in education or
- A masters degree or equivalent in any discipline and at least two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant work experience.^
* Related discipline may include: teaching (primary, secondary, or early childhood), special education, educational psychology, STEM education, curriculum and pedagogy TESOL/language and literacy, educational leadership or policy, social work (with an education or youth focus), youth work or community education, human development or child development, sociology or anthropology of education, Indigenous education, learning design/educational technology.
^ Relevant work experience may include, but is not limited to, the following: school settings (primary, secondary, vocational), early childhood settings, special education, TAFE, higher education. learning designers, workplace educators, community-based educators, government education departments, education policy, education technology experience. Applicants are to submit a copy of their CV/resume.
Note:
Applicants who hold an alternative combination of study and relevant work experience not listed may be assessed for 100 points of advanced standing on a case-by-case basis. The Selection Committee will assess the depth and relevance of the professional experience and/or scope and level of prior study, and may request additional supporting evidence. This provision is at the discretion of the Selection Committee and does not replace the published minimum academic requirements.
Credit is not normally granted for studies completed more than ten years prior to the course commencement. You may be eligible for advanced standing if your previous studies are more than ten years prior to the course commencement on the basis of substantial, relevant and documented professional work experience, where recent prior learning can be demonstrated. Further information is contained in the University of Melbourne Credit, Advanced Standing and Accelerated Entry Policy.
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
6.5
with writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; reading 6.0; listening 6.0TOEFL
81
with writing 19; speaking 19; reading 16; listening 16PEARSON
64
with writing 60; speaking 60; reading 60; listening 60CAMBRIDGE
169
with writing 170; speaking 179; reading 163; listening 163LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
67
with writing 64; speaking 70; reading 60; listening 57MET
58
with writing 57; speaking 48; reading 55; listening 56
About selection
As part of your application, you must also:
- Provide a curriculum vitae (CV) detailing relevant education, work experience, skills and achievements
Missing information or documents may result in your application being deemed ineligible.
When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance
- Relevant prior (research and/or professional) experience
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 entry into this course, applicants will be automatically assessed for 100 credit points of advanced standing based on their previous qualifications and relevant work experience as outlined in the entry requirements.
For any additional information or assistance with your application, contact an Online Education Adviser by email or telephone (1300 127 494).
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.