Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
March, July
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry pathways
Special entry options and Access Melbourne are 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:
- 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). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.IELTS
7.0
with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0TOEFL
94+
with writing 27; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13PEARSON
72+
with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 60CAMBRIDGE
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.
Additional information
In 2025, under the refreshed Master of Education, the specialisations available may vary from intake to intake.
Any changes to the delivery of specialisations will be communicated to all admitted students.
Please note that for the Educational Leadership specialisation, 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).
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).
Successful applicants with the following may be granted up to 50 credit points of advanced standing:
- An accredited initial teacher education degree (or equivalent); or
- any undergraduate degree in any discipline area and at least 2-years of relevant work experience*
Successful applicants with the following may be granted up to 100 credit points of advanced standing:
- An accredited initial teacher education degree (or equivalent) and at least 2-years relevant work experience*
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.