Duration
1 year full time / 2 years part time
Mode (Location)
Online
Intake
February
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
AUD $28,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe.
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
- Provide referee contact details
- Provide one referee report
- Provide a 500-word personal statement outlining motivation for applying to the course. The statement should include relevant supporting information such as skills, experience, achievements and potential contributions to the program
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
- Relevance of previous study
- Motivation to complete the course
- Capacity to complete the course
- 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
Introductory Training in Narrative Therapy
Prospective students who are interested in this course but cannot currently satisfy the entry requirement of having completed prior narrative therapy studies at Dulwich Centre or equivalent should note that the Dulwich Centre runs a number of intensive courses annually that meet this requirement.
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).
Teachers/trainers or Graduates of the Dulwich Centre International Training Program may be eligible for up to 50 points of credit (advanced standing) for the subjects:
- Advanced Narrative Skills Development
- The Art of Narrative Practice
Graduates of the Dulwich Centre Graduate Certificate courses in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore and Greece may be eligible for up to 25 points of credit (advanced standing) for:
- Advanced Narrative Sills Development.
Applicants who have completed narrative therapy courses elsewhere are encouraged to contact us to determine eligibility for credit.
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.