Professional Certificate in Educational Neuroscience
Course code: PR-EDNEURO
This course is available to domestic students only
February, July
AUD $9,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
Entry requirements
Domestic student
You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.
Admission criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
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:
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
| Cards (stat) | |
|---|---|
|
IELTS 7.0 |
with writing 7.0 and no band less than 6.0 |
|
TOEFL 91 |
with writing 26; speaking 19; reading 16; listening 16 |
|
PEARSON 72 |
with writing 75; speaking 60; reading 60; listening 60 |
|
CAMBRIDGE 178 |
with writing 193; speaking 179; reading 163; listening 163 |
|
LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC 73 |
with writing 78; speaking 70; reading 60; listening 57 |
|
MET 62 |
with writing 74; speaking 48; reading 55; listening 56 |
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.
About selection
When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance
Applicants with a degree in an area other than education but who work in a related profession are encouraged to apply.
If relevant to your application, the Selection Committee will also consider your professional history.
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
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.
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