Master of Philosophy (Education)

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.