Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must:

• Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with at least one full year of full-time equivalent study relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum.

The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards.

Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

Where our admission criteria includes 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.

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:

About selection

As part of your application, you must also:

• Complete the Initial Teacher Education Assessment (iTEA). iTEA evaluates non-academic components such as key personal attributes and motivations for teaching relevant to success in professional practice.

Refer to the Faculty's further information on the iTEA.

Missing information or documents may result in your application being deemed ineligible.

When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• Prior academic performance
• Relevance of previous study
• Performance in test or examination

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Additional information

• Most bachelor degrees cover one or more of the learning areas of the primary school curriculum.

Other requirements

• All applicants must have a valid Working with Children Check prior to the commencement of the Practicum subjects, and for the duration of the program.
• The Commonwealth Government of Australia requires all students undertaking initial teacher education courses in Australia to pass a literacy and numeracy test. The test is not an entry requirement into this course but must be attempted in the first 12 months of study, and passed prior to graduation.

Pathway information

Guaranteed entry and Graduate Degree Packages

The following guaranteed entry pathways to the Master of Teaching (Primary) are available for school leavers:

• Guaranteed entry for Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholars
• Graduate Degree Packages
• Fee place guarantees

The Academic Board may prescribe minimum grade point averages for Bachelor degree studies that must be met by applicants eligible for Guaranteed Entry in a given year. Applicants not eligible for Guaranteed Entry will normally be required to have a grade point average for Bachelor degree studies at least as high as the prescribed minimum for Guaranteed Entry.

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).

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.