Master of Modern Languages Education (MC-MLED)

Overview

Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

• A three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in any discipline area;

AND

• A major in a language other than English, or provide a statement of equivalence.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• Prior academic performance.

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 7 is required.

Note:

a) Successful applicants with the following may be granted up to 100 credit points of advanced standing:

• a four-year education degree, or equivalent; or

• an undergraduate degree in any discipline and at least 100 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in education

b) Applicants who have completed the University of Melbourne Graduate Certificate in Modern Languages Education may be eligible to apply for entry to the Master of Modern Languages Education with 100 credit points of advanced standing, plus receive 50 points of credit for the ‘Languages Teaching’ specialisation subjects.

c) Successful applicants with advanced standing who intend to complete the ‘Languages Teaching specialisation’ must be eligible for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Applicants who do not hold current VIT registration are encouraged to contact the VIT to determine eligibility.

d) Credit is not normally granted for studies completed more than ten years prior to the course commencement. You may be eligible for advanced standing if your previous studies are more than ten years prior to the course commencement on the basis of substantial, relevant and documented professional work experience where recent prior learning can be demonstrated. Further information is contained in the University of Melbourne Credit, Advanced Standing and Accelerated Entry Policy.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The Faculty of Education welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and Faculty policy to take reasonable steps to enable the participation of students with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the Faculty’s programs.
The core participation requirements for study in the Faculty of Education are:

In all courses

1. The ability to comprehend complex information related to education and the disciplines in which the student is teaching.
2. The ability to communicate clearly and independently in assessment tasks a knowledge of the content, principles and practices relating to education and other relevant disciplines.
3. Behavioural and social attributes that enable a student to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students.
   
   In courses requiring students to undertake practicum placements
   
4. The ability to undertake professional practice placements independently, including:
   a. the ability based on personal maturity to establish a professional relationship with students and interact with them appropriately;
   b. the ability to communicate to students the subject matter being taught with clarity and in a way that is age-sensitive;
   c. the ability to model literacy and numeracy skills independently for students and in all their interactions meet community expectations of the literacy and numeracy skills teachers should have;
   d. the ability to demonstrate skilfully and safely activities required in particular discipline areas being taught (e.g. physical education activities, science laboratory techniques);
   e. the ability to create, monitor and maintain a safe physical environment, a stable and supportive psychological environment, and a productive learning environment in their classroom;
   f. the ability to establish effective relationships with all members of the school community, including colleagues, students, and caregivers;
   g. the ability based on mental and physical health to exercise sound judgment and respond promptly to the demands of classroom situations, and the personal resilience to cope and maintain their wellbeing under stress.

Students who feel a disability will prevent them from meeting the above academic requirements are encouraged to contact Student Equity and Disability Support.

Course structure

200 POINT PROGRAM

Students complete 200 points of study over two years of full time study (or part time equivalent). The compulsory subjects and education electives completed in the first year of the course provide a foundation in education studies. Students can choose from a range of education and additional languages electives. In the final semester of the course, students undertake a capstone professional project; or may choose to complete the research option (conditional upon meeting the eligibility criteria).

100 POINT PROGRAMS

Students with 100 points of advanced standing complete 100 points of study over one year of full time study (or part time equivalent). The 100 Point Program may be completed with or without a Languages Teaching specialisation (conditional upon meeting the eligibility criteria).

100 Point Program with Languages Teaching Specialisation^

Students complete the Languages Teaching specialisation and either the Capstone or Research option.

^Students undertaking this program (with Languages Teaching Specialisation) must be eligible for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Contact the VIT to determine eligibility if you do not already hold current registration.

OR

100 Point Program without Languages Teaching Specialisation

Students complete Additional Languages Electives and either the Capstone Professional Project or Research option.

Alternative Exit Point

An early exit point is available for students who commence the Masters, but later decide to not complete the whole course. These students may exit the Master of Modern Languages Education^^, and apply to graduate with one of the following awards:

• Students in the 200-point program may exit this course early and apply to graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies, if they have satisfied the requirements for that award during their enrolment in this master degree course (i.e. successfully completed the first 100 credit points of study of the 200-credit point master degree).
• Students that complete the Languages Teaching specialisation may exit this course early and apply to graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Modern Languages Education, if they have satisfied the requirements for that award during their enrolment in this master degree course (i.e. successfully completed all four Languages Teaching specialisation subjects).

^^Students must discontinue their enrolment in the MC-MLED without completing the award, to be conferred the exit award.

For 200 Point Program and 100 Point Program subject listings, see Majors, minors & specialisations.

Majors, minors & specialisations

Further study

Graduate Research Degrees

The University of Melbourne's Faculty of Education is widely recognised as a leader in Australian and international education research. Graduates interested in further study in one of Faculty of Education’s suite of graduate research degrees may have several options, depending on their prior qualifications, academic achievement, research experience and professional experience.

Graduates who have completed the Capstone option in this course (MC-MLED) may be eligible to apply to either:

• Graduate Certificate in Educational Research or
• Master of Education (Research) or
• Doctor of Education.

Graduates who have completed:

• the 50 credit-point Research option in this course (MC-MLED), or
• the Graduate Certificate in Educational Research, or
• the Master of Education (Research), or
• an undergraduate Honours degree

may be eligible to apply to one of the following Faculty of Education research degrees:

• Doctor of Philosophy - Education (PhD)
• Doctor of Education
• Master of Philosophy - Education

Entry to these courses is a competitive process and each course has additional entry requirements such as minimum academic entry scores which must be met. ​ Please check the Handbook course entry for details of entry requirements.

For more information about graduate research study in Education see the Faculty of Education Research Degrees page.

Last updated: 24 April 2024