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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have a three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
English language requirements
- English language test score requirements
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 6.0TOEFL
94+
with writing 27; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13PEARSON
65+
with written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 50CAMBRIDGE
185+
with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 169 in each other skill
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 you are a successful applicant with advanced standing and intend to complete the EAL Teaching specialisation, you must be eligible for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Contact the VIT to determine your eligibility.
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
You may be eligible for up to 100 credit points of advanced standing if you hold:
- A four-year degree in education (or equivalent), OR
- An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline AND at least 100 credit points (or equivalent) of graduate study in education, OR
- A Graduate Certificate in TESOL from the University of Melbourne. You may also receive 50 further credit points for specialisation subjects in EAL Teaching.