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Graduate Coursework

Master of Education

  • Course code: MC-ED
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Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
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Mode (Location)
On Campus (Parkville)
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Intake
February, July
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Fees
Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) available
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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

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

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:
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  • 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 6.0

      TOEFL

      94+

      with writing 27; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

      PEARSON

      65+

      with written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 50

      CAMBRIDGE

      185+

      with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 169 in each other skill
    *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

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.

Additional information

During your application, you will be asked to nominate at least one specialisation for this course. You may change your specialisation through the course of your enrolment, and indicating an intended specialisation at the time of application does not commit you to completing that specialisation.

Please note, however, that you are recommended to have a minimum of two years of work experience in education or a related setting (such as health and social services) before undertaking the Leadership and Management specialisation.

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).

If you are applying for the 200-point program, you may be eligible for up to 100 credit points of advanced standing if you have:

  • A four-year degree in education (or equivalent), OR
  • An undergraduate degree in any discipline and at least 100 credit points (or equivalent) of graduate study in education.
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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