Duration
2 years full time
Mode (Location)
Mixed Attendance Mode (Parkville)
Intake
January
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry schemes
Access Melbourne is available
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must:
- Have a completed undergraduate degree which includes appropriate discipline study that satisfies the requirements for two learning areas OR one double learning area. Undergraduate studies must include at least a major study in one learning area, and preferably a second learning area comprising at least a minor study, AND
- Complete the Initial Teacher Education Assessment (iTEA)) AND
- Obtain a teaching internship position with a partner school.
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
7.0
with writing 7.0; speaking 7.5; reading 7.0; listening 7.5TOEFL
91
with writing 26; speaking 26; reading 22; listening 24PEARSON
72
with writing 75; speaking 78; reading 72; listening 78CAMBRIDGE
178
with writing 193; speaking 201; reading 179; listening 181LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
73
with writing 78; speaking 87; reading 71; listening 73MET
62
with writing 74; speaking 67; reading 63; listening 64
About selection
When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance
In addition to your prior academic performance, the Selection Committee will confirm that you have completed ITEA.
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
The Commonwealth Government of Australia requires all students undertaking initial teacher education courses in Australia to pass a literacy and numeracy test. The test is not an entry requirement into this course.
Please note: This is an initial teacher education qualification for those seeking registration as a secondary school teacher. If you already hold a recognised secondary teacher qualification, you are not eligible for this course.
Please note: As a successful applicant to this course, you will commence teaching at the beginning of the academic school year, and you must obtain and hold Permission to Teach (Internship) (PTT) with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) for the duration of the internship. You will be guided through this process by the University following an offer of admission.
You can see FAQ's for this program here.
If you are interested in the internship program but feel you would prefer a more supported first year of study, you can consider enrolling in the Master of Teaching (Secondary), standard mode, on campus. After completing one year of study, you can apply to transfer to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) Internship for your second year of study. Please note that a transfer cannot be guaranteed.
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.