Coursework

Master of Learning Intervention

  • CRICOS code: 085104M

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

  • A four-year degree in education (or equivalent), OR
  • A three-year undergraduate qualification in any discipline AND a fourth-year level education qualification, OR
  • A three-year undergraduate qualification in a directly related discipline AND at last two years of documented relevant work experience.

Disciplines related to this course include occupational therapy, social work, speech pathology, or psychology.

Work experience relevant to each streams of this course includes:

Stream A: work with people with disabilities, people who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) or specific learning difficulties in other community contexts.

Stream B: allied health practitioners, early childhood educators (this stream is also suitable for international students).

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.

If relevant to your application, the Selection Committee will also consider your professional experience.

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