The University of Melbourne

Master of Philosophy (Education)

Arts and humanities

The Master of Philosophy - Education is an internationally recognized masters (by research) degree. It is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research.

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
AQF 9
Campus
Parkville
VIC · +1 more campus
Course code
CRICOS 061950D
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Course overview

The Master of Philosophy - Education is an internationally recognized masters (by research) degree. It is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a four-year bachelor honours degree (AQF8) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 75%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a masters degree (AQF9) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 75%, or equivalent. Or - Have a qualification, and have professional or other relevant experience or a combination of both, that are considered to be equivalent by the Selection Committee. Or - Be an Indigenous Australian who can establish Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander eligibility and is assessed by the Selection Committee as likely to succeed in their proposed course of study. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Education or a field relevant to the proposed area of study. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria include a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM)and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you’ve studied elsewhere, we’ll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution’s accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks. 2. in a cognate (relevant) discipline, which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 75%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a masters degree (AQF9) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one y Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

Academic qualifications

Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.

Prior tertiary weighted average mark

75%

75%

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 7

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a four-year bachelor honours degree (AQF8) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 75%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a masters degree (AQF9) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 75%, or equivalent. Or - Have a qualification, and have professional or other relevant experience or a combination of both, that are considered to be equivalent by the Selection Committee. Or - Be an Indigenous Australian who can establish Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander eligibility and is assessed by the Selection Committee as likely to succeed in their proposed course of study. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Education or a field relevant to the proposed area of study. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria include a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM)and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you’ve studied elsewhere, we’ll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution’s accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks. 2. in a cognate (relevant) discipline, which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 75%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a masters degree (AQF9) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one y

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Rolling intake———$50,400per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • The University of Melbourne

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    Swanston St, PARKVILLE, VIC

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  • Parkville

    Grattan Street, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Parkville, VIC

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Philosophy (Education)study.unimelb.edu.au
  2. The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
  5. English language requirementsOfficial source
  6. Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
  7. Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
  8. Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
  9. Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
  10. GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
  11. International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
  12. Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
  13. Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
  14. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Philosophy (Education) at The University of Melbourne: Fees & Entry Requirements