MASTER OF EDUCATION M.ED

  • Country Australia
  • Course Duration 2 YEARS
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification ENGLISH
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Graduate
  • Admission intake Apr 30
  • Minimum GPA 2.5

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
USD 77 USD 23,991

Program Description

Program Description

  • Master of Education at the University of Melbourne is offered as a 2-year or 4-year teaching program.
  • This program is offered on a full-time teaching basis
  • The Master of Education is designed for a range of education professionals who want to develop or extend their expertise in education so they can move into leadership, specialist, or coordinator positions.
  • With nine specialization areas, ranging from arts education to leadership and management, students have the opportunity to become true leaders in their field of interest.
  • As well as an array of fields, the course offers educators professional learning in a wide range of settings, from early childhood through to vocational and adult education.
  • Some of the courses that students go through in this program are:
    • Arts education
    • Assessment and Pedagogy
    • Equity, Diversity and Social Change
    • Leadership and Management
    • Literacy Education
    • Mathematics Education
  • The Master of Education has been created for the learning needs of teachers or educators looking to specialize their knowledge in a variety of educational fields.
  • It will also benefit those currently in wider education-related roles, such as youth workers, policymakers, education administrators or managers, and those in tertiary education.
  • The reputation of the University of Melbourne is strong and globally recognized, particularly for education where MGSE has been ranked #1 in Australia.
  • For this course, the student to teacher ratio is 19:1, which helps increase interaction between professors and students.
  • The job opportunities after this program that students get in companies like:
    • Consultant
    • Capgemini
    • Ausnet Services
    • Deloitte, etc., with an average salary of 47,250 USD.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility: To be considered for entry to the Master of Education, students must have completed:
  • A 3-year degree in a relevant discipline
A degree in a ‘relevant discipline’ would include but not necessarily be limited to a degree in law, economics, commerce, or business. 

Work Experience Eligibility:
  • Students do not require any kind of work experience for this particular program.
  • If students have any work experience for more than 1 year then the chances of accepting the applications are more. 
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum GRE-300 for better a chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

Following Documents are required to attend this program:
  • Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
  • Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
  • Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
  • Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
  • Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.