Graduate Coursework

Master of Education

  • Course code: MC-ED
Clock
Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Location
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Calendar-month
Intake
March, July
Key dates
Dollar
Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry pathways
Special entry options and Access Melbourne are available
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Key application dates

UPCOMING INTAKES AND KEY DATES

  • Calendar
    Mid year (July 2025 intake) timely applications due
  • Calendar
    Start year (February 2026 intake) timely applications due
IntakeApplication deadline
Mid Year 2025 (commencing July)30 April 2025 (timely)
Start Year 2026 (commencing February)30 November 2025 (timely)
Mid Year 2026 (commencing July)30 April 2026 (timely)

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. Once your application has been submitted, our admissions team will have an outcome for you within a few weeks. We recommend applying early to secure your place.

There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for this course. To ensure you are considered for a CSP, submit your complete application prior to the application deadline.

How to apply

1. Review entry requirements and eligibility

  • Only submit one application per course with your preferred fee type and study load (full-time or part-time) if applicable.
  • You are not required to nominate your specialisation during the application process. Please note, however, 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) before undertaking the Educational Leadership specialisation.

2. Gather your supporting documentation

As part of your application, you’ll be required to submit:

3. Submit your application

Additional application considerations:

Where a course offers both Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) and Australian full fee (AF) places, you only need to submit an application for one fee type. You will automatically be considered for a CSP if you are eligible.

Ready and eligible to apply?

After you apply

  • All communications related to your application, including requests for additional information and application outcomes, will be sent to the email address you registered for your application. To avoid delays, please upload requested information as soon as possible.
  • Track the progress of your application via the Application Portal.
  • Please note that the Admissions team will only contact you via email if anything else is needed; there's no need to enquire about the timeline in the meantime.
  • The time it takes to assess applications can vary. If you're applying for the next intake, this will typically be 4 to 8 weeks after we receive all required documents. Future intakes (beyond the next intake) may have different assessment timelines. 
  • You will be automatically assessed for 50-100 credit points of advanced standing. Please refer to entry requirements page for further details on Advanced Standing requirements.
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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