THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

2011 International
Graduate Prospectus
The Vice-Chancellor welcomes you
Welcome to the University The model is a combined system of Leading industry figures and internationally
of Melbourne. undergraduate degrees offering students renowned academics from pre-eminent
a broad, multi-disciplinary educational research centres will be part of the mix for
Over a century grounding, and postgraduate courses offering coursework students.
and a half, the internationally recognised professional
qualifications in a growing number of fields. Career support programs, internships and
University of
mentorships will also be on offer.
Melbourne has
I hope that as a graduate student at the
developed a As a research student, you will be presented
University of Melbourne in 2010, you will
reputation as a with access to international networks
enjoy a friendly and supportive campus
leading Australian of scholarships available through one of
culture brimming with ideas and possibilities.
university. the largest research and development
As well as leading edge programs in your organisations in Australia.
This reputation
chosen discipline, we offer a stimulating,
rests on the quality And you will have the opportunity to
professional study environment, including
of its world- contribute to the latest developments in
outstanding facilities and strategic new
class teaching research.
investments in upgraded technology.
and research staff, and on generations of
outstanding graduates in a wide range of At our dedicated Graduate Centre, With these many benefits in mind, I invite you
specialist disciplines. incorporating the Melbourne School of to consider the University of Melbourne as
Graduate Research and the Graduate your first choice for graduate study, confident
In the 21st century, the Melbourne Model your ‘Melbourne experience’ will be the most
Students’ Association, a variety of specialist
builds on this historic reputation to serve new exciting time in your academic life.
programs will be available to help you in
generations of students.
your work.
Glyn Davis
Vice-Chancellor

Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Group of Eight (Go8) UNIVERSITAS 21 (U21)

The University of Melbourne is a member of the
Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), along
with other leading research-intensive universities
in Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia,
Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, New Zealand,
Chile, Mexico, the United States of America and Canada.
The University of Melbourne is a member of the Group
of Eight (Go8) – a coalition of Australia’s eight leading
universities, which are intensive in their research and
comprehensive in general and professional education.
www.go8.edu.au
The University of Melbourne is one of only three
Australian university members of Universitas 21
(U21), an international network of research-intensive
universities. U21’s purpose is to facilitate collaboration
and cooperation between the member universities and
to create entrepreneurial opportunities.

The main objective of APRU is to promote scientific, Established in 1997, U21 has 21 member institutions
educational and cultural collaboration among Pacific in 13 countries. Via U21, students can participate
Rim economies. The network offers opportunities to in exchange, research, conference and other study
Melbourne staff and students to access international opportunities.
conferences and summer program opportunities at
other partner institutions. www.universitas21.com

www.apru.org
Contents
Introducing Melbourne
City of Melbourne 6
The University of Melbourne 8
Graduate study at Melbourne 10
Graduate research at Melbourne 12
Life at Melbourne 14
• Melbourne living options and costs 18
Student services 20
Life after Melbourne 22
• Alumni 22
• Career outcomes 23
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Course Information – Enrich Your Degree
GRADUATE SCHOOLS
Study abroad and exchange 108
Study area index 28
Opportunities to engage
Built and natural environments 34 with the community 110
• Melbourne School of Design 34
Business and economics 39
How to Apply
• Graduate School of Applications and visas 114
Business and Economics 39
• Graduate coursework applications 115
• Melbourne Business School 44
• Graduate research applications 116
Education 47
English language requirements 118
• Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Tuition fees 120
Engineering 53
Scholarships 121
• Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Accepting your offer 122
Health and medical sciences 57
International representatives 124
• Melbourne Dental School 57
• Melbourne Medical School 60
REFERENCE
• Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65
Types of degrees 132
• Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Humanities, social sciences
and languages 74
• Graduate School of Humanities
and Social Sciences 74
Law 80
• Melbourne Law School 80
Music, visual and performing arts 86
• Faculty of the VCA and Music 86
Sciences 92
• Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
• Melbourne School of Land
and Environment 96
• Office for Environmental Programs 100
• Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
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Introducing Melbourne

City of Melbourne 6

The University of Melbourne 8

Graduate study at Melbourne 10

Graduate research at Melbourne 12

Life at Melbourne 14

• Melbourne living options and costs 18

Student services 20

Life after Melbourne 22

• Alumni 22

• Career outcomes 23

Enjoy Albert Park Lake, only ten minutes from the city.

Watch an international sporting event at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

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City of Melbourne
City of Melbourne skyline.
When you choose a place to study, you want the best
university, but it helps if it is located in an exciting city
where you can enjoy your time outside the campus,
expand your cultural range and engage in serious sports.
No other city has
world class music,
frequent major
sports events, a
ground breaking
art scene, the best
coffee and a great
club scene, all within
a short walk from
campus and not
at wallet-breaking
prices. In a city with
street performers, regular festivals and strong
communities with their own characters, you
can find your kind of neighborhood.
Melbourne is an accessible and diverse city.
The centre of the city, with its grand roads
defining blocks that are woven with narrow
lanes, set up great spaces and intimate nooks.
Dive down the laneways in the city and find a
new opportunity for your interests. Tram down
to St Kilda and enjoy the beachside fun. In the
suburbs, each with its own character, you will
find the culture you seek.
Explore the city where local designers turn
out new clothing styles or the best of jewelry;
chefs compete with each other to make the
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best dining experiences available at all prices.
Whether you seek the best of world film, the
opportunity to watch excellent sports, it will
be here. When you find you have a quiet
moment, walk down to the city’s family room –
the Federation Square plaza, where you can
hang out and watch the big screen, scope
out the people walking by or get a bite to eat
with friends.
Unlike other world cities, none of the activity
is too far away and all of it is easy to access.
While other cities might match the list, none
of them will be as friendly, easy to get around,
clean and safe as Melbourne.
With a comprehensive public transport
system, an employment base of international
companies and a large student body, this is a
young and vibrant city yet one that has depth
and history. All this makes it the ideal city for
serious studying and serious fun.
TOM KVAN
Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Campus Development),
Dean, Faculty of Architecture,
Building and Planning
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Melbourne is
located in the
state of Victoria
Quick Facts
• Melbourne is the second largest
city in Australia and home to 3.8
million people and 140 different
cultures.
• Melbourne was voted third most
liveable city in the world in 2009
by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
• Melbourne was voted the world’s
best sports city in 2009.
• Melbourne has the largest
percentage of international
students in the country.
• Melbourne has been recognised as
a UNESCO City of Literature – we
have more bookshops per head of
population than anywhere else in
Australia!
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Crowd watching the big screen at Federation Square.
Iconic bathing boxes at Brighton Beach.
>
A year in Melbourne
JANUARY
Australian Open – watch the first tennis
Grand Slam of the year
Australia Day
Cricket One Day Internationals
February
Melbourne Summer Cycle – 40km
fund-raising cycle around the city
Chinese New Year Festival
Tropfest – watch the world’s largest short
film festival at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Moonlight Cinema – watch movies
in the Botanical Gardens Melbourne Cup Carnival – the race that
March
Moomba Waterfest – Australia’s
largest free community festival
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Melbourne International Flower
and Garden Show
Cultural Diversity Week
Australian Formula One Grand Prix
Australian Football League (AFL)
season begins
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World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building in
Carlton Gardens.
Jazz band playing in one of Melbourne’s laneways.
Based on 2009 / 2010 event dates.
More event information can be found at
/ www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
April September
ANZAC Day – honouring war veterans Royal Melbourne Show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival AFL Grand Final
Dutch Orange Day Arts Centre Sunday Market begins
may October
Melbourne International Jazz Festival Melbourne International Arts Festival
Buddha’s Day and Multicultural Festival Melbourne Fringe Festival
june Melbourne Marathon
Run Melbourne – charity marathon Melbourne Cycling Festival
around the city
November
City of Melbourne Laneway Commissions
– public art program in the city’s laneways
stops a nation!
featuring local artists
Great Victorian Bike Ride – 550km of
July exhilarating cycling
Melbourne International Film Festival
December
Melbourne International Design Festival Summer begins – head to one of Victoria’s
beautiful beaches for a surfing lesson
august
Snow season begins – head to any Carols by Candlelight
of Victoria’s seven winter resorts
Cricket International Boxing Day Test Match
Melbourne Writers’ Festival
Shakespeare Under the Stars in the Royal
Botanic Gardens
Melbourne Art Fair
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The University of Melbourne
Aerial image of the Parkville campus (foreground) with the city of Melbourne (background).
Introducing the University of Melbourne.
The University of Melbourne is the second
oldest university in Australia – legislation to
establish the University of Melbourne was
passed in 1852. In 1855, the first classes
commenced with just four professors and
16 students.
Today, the University has seven campuses
around Victoria and enrols approximately
45 000 students annually. The main campus
is still located on the original grounds in
Parkville, an inner city suburb in Melbourne.
The Parkville campus is situated within
a renowned knowledge hub termed the
’Parkville Precinct’ and sits alongside eight
hospitals, many leading national research
institutes and a wide range of knowledge-
based industries. This leads to many
opportunities for collaboration and learning
for both our academics and students.
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And yet, the Parkville campus is a mere
10 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD area, a
vibrant, multicultural city where our students
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can engage with the many sporting and
cultural activities that Melbourne hosts
each year. The University also makes
its own contributions towards the city’s Did you know?
cultural landscape, for example, the
Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC), which The University started out
is a department of the University, and the with only four faculties:
Victorian College of the Arts are located in the
vibrant arts precinct of Southbank. • Mathematics
• Classics and Ancient History
Alongside a vibrant local profile, the University
also has a strong international presence • Natural Sciences
maintained not only from our network of • Modern History, Literature and
worldwide alumni, but also from the extensive Political Economy
research collaborations and partnerships with
more than 170 universities around the world. Law was introduced in 1857 and
The University is also an active member Medicine and Engineering were
of Universitas 21 and the Association of introduced in the 1860s.
Pacific Rim Universities – both networks of
renowned research-led universities.
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Melbourne’s vision
As a University with a longstanding tradition
of excellence in teaching, learning and
research endeavours, we aim to become one
of the finest universities in the world:
 s a teaching institution: we offer an
• A
outstanding education designed to equip
each new generational cohort to succeed
in a globalised environment and define a
future that it values.
• As a research institution: the University
of Melbourne will open new paths to
scientific understanding, support critical
and creative endeavour and provide an
outstanding research training experience
for future leaders in academia, government
and industry.
• As a public-spirited institution: the
University of Melbourne aims to ensure
that research, student learning and
knowledge transfer programs help improve
public policy and build a stronger and more
tolerant community.
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• As an internationally engaged institution:
we work to meet global challenges with
intelligence and ingenuity, with respect for
cultural difference and common humanity
• As a scholarly community: we aim to
uphold intellectual freedom, honesty,
openness and rigour.
Overall, the University of Melbourne aims
to produce well-rounded graduates with
specialised knowledge in a chosen field,
a broad understanding across a range of
disciplines, and the skills to be leading
contributors in the community.
International rankings
We review many global rankings to track our
international performance. Our consistent,
strong performance puts us at the forefront of
higher education in the Asia-Pacific region and
the world.
Performance Ranking of
Scientific Papers for World
Universities 2009
• 51 worldwide
• 4 in Asia-Pacific
• 1 in Australia.
/ www.heeact.edu.tw
Academic Ranking of World
Universities 2009
• 75 worldwide
• 6 in Asia-Pacific.
/ www.arwu.org
World University Rankings 2009
• 36 worldwide
• Only Australian university to be ranked in
the top 30 in all discipline bands.
/ www.timeshighereducation.co.uk
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Did you know?
The University of Melbourne is older
than all the universities in England
except Oxford, Cambridge, Durham
and London.
Ten Reasons
to choose
Melbourne
STUDY SOMEWHERE THAT:
1 Has an international reputation
with strong international
rankings and degrees that are
globally recognised
2 Delivers strong outcomes
3 Provides career and personal
development opportunities.
IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHICH:
4 Is located on a beautiful
campus, with historic sandstone
architecture
5 Has technologically advanced
learning environments
6 Supports your learning with
award-winning* teaching and
learning approaches
7 Is located only ten minutes
from the city.
AND GRADUATE WITH:
8 Depth and breadth of academic
knowledge – a foundation for
career development or further
study
9 Outstanding career outcomes –
we are ranked sixth worldwide
by employers for our graduate
outcomes**
Lifelong connections as you
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become a member of our alumni
community (more than 240 000
worldwide).
Find out more about why you should
choose to study at Melbourne in the
following pages.
*Awarded by the Australian Learning and
Teaching Council. For more information,
visit www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/awards/
altcawards09.html.
**Times Higher Education-QS, World
Universities Rankings 2009
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Graduate study at Melbourne

The historic 1888 building, home of the Melbourne Teacher’s College from 1889, now home to the
Melbourne School of Graduate Research and the Graduate Student Association.

Melbourne’s graduate schools deliver coursework

and research programs of the highest quality in a
stimulating, supportive and professional environment.
Australia’s first
comprehensive
Graduate Schools
The introduction of graduate schools has
been a key element of the University’s
education reforms known as the Melbourne
Model. Graduate schools provide outstanding
graduate education through a stimulating and
supportive environment for students. Our
schools aim to attract the best and brightest
students from a variety of backgrounds and
offer a range of focused and intense courses
to prepare you for a professional career and
develop your expertise.
Students benefit from being part of a
graduate community, studying alongside
fellow students with similar goals and the
desire to achieve.
With over 340 professional development
programs and a suite of professional entry
programs available, the choice and range of
courses offered by our graduate schools is
extensive.
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
ADVANTAGE
Each graduate school is dedicated to the
specific needs of its students, managing its
own admissions, student administration and
student experience programs. Each school
offers access to career support, internships
and mentoring programs to help you build
your professional capabilities and develop
career strategies before graduation.
See individual graduate school sections for
more details or visit:
/ www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/grad/
gradschools.html
Strengths of graduate education at
Melbourne include:
• Engagement with the professional
community in the design and delivery of
many graduate programs
• Professionally focused programs designed
around the capabilities of graduate students
• A strong global reputation for quality
research and research training
• New forms of academic collaboration and
cooperation including the fostering of inter-
disciplinary and cross-disciplinary programs
• Opportunities for you to develop key
professional skills – cross-cultural
communication, problem-solving,
interpersonal skills
• The provision of high-quality career
planning advice.

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Teaching excellence
We pride ourselves on the calibre of our
teaching staff. The citations from the 2009
Australian Learning and Teaching Council
below are just some examples:
• Professor Gordon Lynch: recognised for
over 15 years of sustained excellence in
supervision, support and mentoring of
postgraduate scholars on their research
journeys in the biomedical sciences
• Dr Sean Pinder: recognised for the
development and implementation of
numerous effective innovations in teaching
finance
• Dr David Pitt: recognised for his ongoing
and sustained commitment to providing
actuarial students with a learning
environment that nurtures, motivates
and develops graduates with outstanding
analytic and business skills
• Professor Richard Teese, Professor Jack
Keating, Associate Professor John Polesel
and Dr Veronica Volkoff received an award
for excellence in providing students with an
inspirational and experiential approach to
the analysis of education and training policy
in an international context.
Coursework DEGrees
 coursework program is built around
A Australian Commonwealth Government
timetabled classroom and lecture-based
learning. It offers you a blend of structure and
flexibility as students complete a stream of
core subjects and may choose from a range
of elective subjects to complete their studies.
Some coursework programs also offer a
research project or minor thesis.
 tudents in graduate coursework programs
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can explore topics of interest and build
specialist skills within an established learning
framework. A coursework program might
be well suited to you if you are looking to
broaden your knowledge base and enhance
your career development.
 ualifications available by coursework include
Q you with an important edge in competitive
graduate certificates and diplomas, masters
degrees and some professional doctorates.
 o view the range of coursework programs
T University’s New Generation undergraduate
available, visit:
/ www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/
grad/grad
/ http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au
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> The Nine Principles guiding
teaching and learning
The Nine Principles are a statement of
the University’s shared vision of what
constitutes good teaching and were first
developed by the Centre for the Study
of Higher Education in 2002.
THE NINE PRINCIPLES ARE:
1 The University will provide
an atmosphere of intellectual
excitement.
2 The University will have an
intensive research and knowledge
transfer culture, permeating all
teaching and learning activities.
3 The University will have a vibrant
and embracing social context.
4 The University will be an
international and culturally diverse
learning environment.
Graduate professional
entry degrees
Graduate professional entry degrees have
endorsement as pathways to professional
practice.
Designed with the needs of internationally
mobile graduates in mind, many of these
qualifications are recognised by professional
bodies around the world.
Professional entry degrees provide you with:
• A more focused and intense course of
study than undergraduate programs in the
same disciplines
• Emphasis on the development of
workplace skills
• Prestigious qualifications which provide
employment markets.
Professional entry degrees align with the
degrees, but are open to graduates from any
university who meet prerequisites and entry
standards.
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grad-programs/professional-entry
Graduate professional
development DEGREES
Graduate professional development programs
offer you the opportunity to extend your
professional understanding and update existing
skills, qualify for a new career path, or simply
pursue a personal interest in a particular area.
The University of Melbourne delivers graduate
programs across a wide range of study areas
through our graduate schools.
5 The University will have explicit
concern and support for individual
development.
6 The University will have clear
academic expectations and
standards.
7 The University believes in learning
cycles of experimentation, feedback
and assessment.
8 The University will invest in
premium quality learning spaces,
resources and technologies.
9 The University will offer an adaptive
curriculum.
For the whole framework, see:
/ www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/pdfs/
9principles.pdf
In an increasingly competitive global
employment market, a graduate qualification
can open up for you additional career options
through greater employability and higher
salary potential.
/ www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/grad/
grad-programs/coursework.html
Research Degrees
A graduate research degree allows you
to study a specific subject area in great
depth and involves sustained independent
enquiry carried out under the direction of a
supervising academic.
Research degrees can include a coursework
component but the research component
accounts for at least 66% of credit towards the
degree. See the types of graduate degrees on
page 132 for details of research degree types.
A research degree would suit you if you were:
• Seeking to develop your analytical skills
• Looking to explore your passion and pursue
a thirst for knowledge as part of a dynamic
research community.
Qualifications include masters by research,
Master of Philosophy (MPhil), professional
doctorates and the Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD).
For further general information about graduate
research at Melbourne see page 12, and for
the application process, see page 116.
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research
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Graduate research at Melbourne

“Research is to see what everybody else has seen, The University is an exciting place to be if you
are considering research. As one of Australia’s
and to think what nobody else has thought.” leading research institutions, we enrol and
graduate more research students than any
other Australian university.
Albert Szent-Györgyi, biochemist, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1937
Research and research training (i.e. graduate
research) are the lifeblood of the University –
we are committed to creating opportunities
for the best minds to work together to tackle
some of the challenging issues facing the
world and to training the next generation of
researchers.

World-class research
at Melbourne

Recent research highlights

• Bionic eye reality on the way with clinical
tests within the next two years
• Post-tsunami architecture in Indonesia
• HIV vaccine research has attracted A$4
million in funding from the US National
Institutes of Health
• Climate change advocacy via the Nobel
Peace Prize-winning UN Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
• An $8m Australia India Institute for the
University of Melbourne, which will operate
as an Australian host for information
about India, international conferences and
community engagement initiatives
• MelodicMatch, new software designed for
people who make a living by understanding
how music is put together, is enabling
researchers to formulate and identify
musical patterns, and the relationships
between them.

Did you know?

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The University of Melbourne is the
second largest research organisation
in Australia, after Australia’s national
science agency, the Commonwealth
Scientific and Industrial Research
Organisation (CSIRO).

Dr Rodney Luwor, who is undertaking cancer research at the University’s Department of Surgery.

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Leading researchers
The research culture of the University of
Melbourne is enriched with the presence of
many internationally renowned researchers,
including:
• Two Nobel laureates – Professor Peter
Doherty (Physiology and Medicine) and
visiting Eminent Scholar Sir James Mirrlees
(Economic Science)
• Professor David Karoly, lead author for
the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change (IPCC) who were co-winners of the
2007 Nobel Peace Prize
• 18 Australian Federation Fellows –
this prestigious Australian government
fellowship attracts internationally renowned
researchers to develop strong research
programs and clusters around their areas of
expertise
• Many members of the Australian Academy
of Science, Humanities and Social
Sciences.
Research centres
The University is made up of 12 discipline-
specific faculties and is also affiliated with
many research institutes and hospitals,
putting it at the heart of biomedical research
efforts in Melbourne and Australia.
The University of Melbourne also comprises
flagship interdisciplinary centres, which
embrace over 120 research centres including:
 5 Collaborative Centres – research centres
4 strategic leadership in research training
formed in association with other institutions
e.g. National Centre of Excellence for Islamic
Studies, established in collaboration with
Griffith University and the University of
Western Sydney with federal funding of A$8
million offering world-class, multi-disciplinary
teaching and research in Islamic studies.
12 Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) –
the Australian government’s CRC program
delivers social, economic and environmental
benefits by encouraging collaboration between
research institutions and industry with a strong
commercialisation focus e.g. Cooperative Research
Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies.
 0 Australian Research Council (ARC)
1 to be completed by 2015. The Centre will
Centres of Excellence – prestigious hubs
of expertise through which high-quality
researchers collaborate with other universities
within Australia and overseas to maintain and
develop Australia’s international standing in
research areas of national priority.
 esearch Institutes – a series of virtual
R series bringing PhD candidates into
institutes which work together across all
disciplines to support and showcase the
diverse research programs taking place within
the University and its associated academic,
public and private sector organisations.
To date, there are four Research Institutes:
• The Melbourne Energy Institute
• The Melbourne Institute of Materials
• Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute
• The Institute for a Broadband-Enabled
Society.
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Peter Rathjen visiting the Batterham Lab at the Bio21 Institute.
Research RESOURCES / www.gradresearch.unimelb.edu.au
The University offers its research students
The University also offers an array of research
a generous scholarships program, which
resources, including:
includes opportunities for international
research and study travel.
• The world’s largest supercomputer for life
sciences research through the Victorian Life
MELBOURNE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE
Sciences Computation Initiative
RESEARCH (MSGR)
• The Bio21 Molecular Science and
MSGR has an integral role within the Biotechnology Institute, a single, advanced
University’s research environment, offering facility that houses over 400 scientists
from the University, biomedical research
and a range of enrichment activities and institutes and industry
support mechanisms that contribute to the
success of graduate research candidates and • The Neurosciences Facility, to be
consequently, to the research reputation of completed by late 2011, to house the
the University. principal research laboratories of the Florey
Neuroscience Institute and the Mental
Through the MSGR, we also offer extensive Health Research Institute
facilities and support, including:
• The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection
and Immunity, expected to be in operation
• Academic Programs for International
by the end of 2012, integrating teaching,
Students (APIPS) – a series of programs
training, research and public health
and activities designed to help international
activities in human infectious disease
students and students from non-English
speaking backgrounds transition to study • Parkville Comprehensive Cancer Centre, a
and life in Australia new A$1 billion world-class cancer centre
• A Graduate Centre with numerous
have more than 30 000 square-metres of
services and facilities, including study and
research space capable of accommodating
meeting rooms, computer laboratories,
up to 1400 researchers and a clinical
a multimedia and publishing centre and
trials facility with 24 treatment places
a café
and will house the nation’s leading cancer
researchers.
• The PhD Colloquia – a lunchtime seminar
As a public-spirited institution, Melbourne
dialogue with the leaders of the University’s
declares its intention to make research serve
research community
public ends by taking up pressing societal and
environmental problems. As an internationally
• A Writing Centre to help scholars and
researchers transform their academic work engaged institution, Melbourne undertakes to
work with overseas colleagues to meet global
into publications for a wider audience
challenges with intelligence, ingenuity and
• UpSkills – a series of short courses aimed respect for humanity.
at helping research students develop
professional and research skills. / www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/
research
Further information on all MSGR services and
resources, including the PhD Handbook, are
available on the MSGR website:
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Life at Melbourne

Students at the Eastern Precinct Student Centre, Parkville Campus.

Experience a stimulating
environment
The University is located just a few minutes
from the centre of the City of Melbourne –
an exciting and vibrant global centre of
cultural, social, sporting and business life.

Australian cities hold three of the top 10 spots

in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s liveability
poll, which ranks cities on five factors: health-
care, stability, culture and environment,
education and infrastructure. Melbourne
ranked the highest of any Australian city,
coming third in the poll recognising 140 cities.
At the top end of the global easy-living scale
are Vancouver and Vienna coming first and
second place followed by Melbourne, Toronto, PIC
Perth, Calgary, Helsinki and Geneva, with
Sydney and Zurich in joint ninth place*.

Our learning community and curriculum is

internationally and culturally diverse. Today,
6 500 full- and part-time staff support a vibrant
student body of more than 48 000, including
11 800 international students from 120 countries.

We invite you to become part of this thriving

community.

/ www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/about/
whychoose.html

/ www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
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Clubs and societies
The University has over 100 affiliated clubs
and societies for you to explore new interests,
develop new skills, and most importantly,
meet some new friends at the University.
Most of the clubs and societies at the
University are affiliated with the Student
Union and you may find that joining the
Union brings discounted membership fees.
Some clubs are borne of degree programs,
for example, the International Engineering
Students Society. If you cannot find a club
you like, we encourage you to go ahead and
create one!
The sporting facilities at the University are
considered among the very best in Melbourne
– the Beaurepaire Centre includes a 25m six-
lane heated indoor lap pool, a 850m2 Strength
and Fitness Gym, and overlooks the athletic
track and sports fields.
? We offer assistance with: housing and
Did you know?
Some of the photography featured in
this brochure was kindly provided by
one of our student clubs, Fotoholics.
This group share a passion for
photography and set themselves
challenges and projects to improve
their craft.
See / www.fotoholics.org
Sports facilities, Parkville campus.
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Did you know?
? International Student
The Beaurepaire Centre
was used as training grounds for
athletes in the 1956 Olympic Games.
Student support
services
As an international student studying overseas,
and perhaps living independently for the
first time, we understand that this can be a
wonderful but challenging experience.
Our comprehensive range of student
support services helps in your adjustment
to university life and provides you with
continuing support that will enhance your
learning.
accommodation, student financial aid, career
services, health services, counselling and
academic skills.
For more information, visit our student
services and transition web sites:
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/transition
The University also has some dedicated
services for international students and their
families. See page 20 for a full listing.
Services
International Student Services (ISS) supports
all international students and their families at
the University of Melbourne. ISS programs
and services include:
• Pre-departure briefings
• Arrival services
• Orientation sessions including International
Student Briefings, health and safety and
getting to know Melbourne
• Cultural tours of campus (Parkville) – for
parents and partners of commencing
students
• Language Support and Professional
Development program – for spouses of
international students
• New to Melbourne lunches for students
from under-represented countries
• ’What’s Next?’ program for students in
their final year in conjunction with other
University services staff.
Experienced staff can provide valuable
advice and assistance in various matters that
you might experience during your time at
University including visa, academic, personal
and family issues. ISS is also an emergency
point of contact for parents and family
overseas.
More Information
International Centre
John Smyth Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010 Australia
T +61 3 8344 4505
F +61 3 9349 3204
E iss-info@unimelb.edu.au
Opening hours: 8:30am–5:30pm
(Monday to Friday)
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Students with families
Most students are able to include their
dependant family members in their student
visa application and bring them to Australia.
Some students may find it better to arrive
first, adjust to life and study in Melbourne and
find appropriate accommodation before their
family joins them.
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/
international/planning/family
Students with children
The University’s Children on Campus policy
aims to create a work and study environment
that is family-friendly and free from direct or
indirect discrimination.
If you have children under five, you may
require childcare services during your studies.
The University’s Children’s Services provide
day care (full-time, part-time or sessional)
and an Integrated Preschool Program. You
are encouraged to book early as places are
limited. Some sponsored students may be
eligible for fee rebate schemes.
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/childcare
Students at the Baillieu Library – Australia’s first modern, purpose-built academic library.
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Language support
for spouses
Spouses of international students are
welcome to participate in the Language
Support and Professional Development
Program. The program is free and provides
general English lessons, professional support
and the opportunity to learn about Australian
culture and history. Participants also have the
opportunity to develop friendships across
cultures.
Work while studying
If you or members of your family wish to work
while you are studying, you must hold a visa
with permission to work. Since 26 April 2008, all
student visas automatically include permission to
work which allows you to work for a maximum
of 20 hours per week while your course is in
session and unlimited hours during periods of
vacation. Usually courses are in session from
the first day of semester until the last day of the
examination period. Work restrictions vary for
family members on student visas.
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/
international/visas/workpermits
The International Centre, Parkville campus.
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Housing
If you are applying to start a university course in
2011, it is important to start thinking about your
housing in mid 2010. The University’s Student
Housing Services (SHS) provides information on
the range of housing options available to you.

We also provide related resources such as

guides to suburbs, temporary accommodation
and independent living. Student housing
advisers are available to provide information Newman College – one of the residential colleges
about your rights and duties as a tenant on campus.
(rental lease holder) under the Residential
Tenancies Act 1997.

> Living

There are many styles of housing

available in Melbourne. To choose
the best option for you, consider:
Cloisters at Trinity College. Trinity College – one of the residential colleges
• Where do you want to live? on campus.

• W
 ould you like to live alone or
with someone else?

• What is your budget?

UniLodge on Swanston Street, private student Dining room at Trinity College.

apartments.

AccomNet

>
After we offer you a place at the University of
Budgeting Melbourne, you can access the University’s
AccomNet housing advertisement service.

Student Housing Services (SHS) manages

Don’t forget to calculate an itemised
budget, as this will determine what
you can afford to spend on rent.
The Student Financial Aid website
provides useful tips on calculating
your budget and information on
grants such as the housing grant,
loans and other entitlements:
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/
finaid
AccomNet, and provides numerous listings
of available housing options, such as share
houses, rooming houses, home stay and
More Information
vacant properties. AccomNet is available at: Student Housing Services
Baldwin Spencer Building
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/housing/
accomnet The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010 Australia
More detailed information about housing
options and how to arrange them is available T +61 3 8344 6550
from the SHS website. The website provides F +61 3 8344 5624
downloadable publications covering each E housing-info@unimelb.edu.au
of these housing options. You can send us
further questions by email or you can phone
us during business hours. / www.services.unimelb.edu.au/housing


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Student services
alumni
As a graduate of the University of Melbourne
you automatically become a member of the
alumni community – there is no joining fee.
Alumni access exclusive benefits, services
and events, as well as form valuable
networking relationships.
Over 240 000 alumni continue to reap the
benefits of their time at Melbourne through:
• Access to the library’s online journals
• 20% discount on CAP single subjects
• A lifelong alumni email forwarding address
• A monthly e-bulletin tailored to include the
topics you are interested in
• Invitations to exclusive alumni events
worldwide
• Career advice and job updates
• Opportunities to network face-to-face
and online.
/ www.unimelb.edu.au/alumni
Alumni Relations
Advancement Office Level 3, 45 Barry Street,
Carlton
T +61 3 8344 1751
E alumni-office@unimelb.edu.au
advocacy service
Provides advice and advocacy to students for
problems big and small.
The Advocacy Service website also contains
a blog at:
/ www.union.unimelb.edu.au/advocacy/blog
/ www.union.unimelb.edu.au/advocacy
Student Union Advocacy Service
Third floor, Union House, Parkville Campus
T +61 3 8344 6546
E suashelp@union.unimelb.edu.au
CHILD care
The University operates two children’s centres
for children (from three months to school age) of
students and staff. Waiting list applications can
be submitted to the Children’s Services Office.
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/childcare
Children’s Services
228 Queensberry Street, Carlton
T +61 3 8344 9621
E childcare-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
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CounseLling
The Counselling Service provides free,
confidential and professional assistance
for all students, and offers a wide range
of workshops and seminars to enhance
the learning experience of students. The
University Counselling Service website
provides information and resources for dealing
with common issues such as adjusting to
university.
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/counsel/
New_Information_Resources/index.html
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/counsel
University of Melbourne Counselling Service
Level 2,138 Cardigan Street, Carlton.
T +61 3 8344 6927
DELA
As a first year student, you may require
assistance in developing the sophisticated
language skills that you need at a tertiary level.
DELA is a diagnostic tool that identifies the
academic language skills you may need to
develop further in order to do well in your
studies. It also recommends ways in which
you can improve your academic English within
your degree structure.
To get more information about DELA,
including sample reading, listening and writing
tasks, visit:
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/asu/
services/DELA
Disability LIAISON UNIT (DLU)
The DLU provides advice, information and
services to reduce the impact of health and
disability related issues that may be affecting
your ability to study.
Visit the DLU website to learn more about our
services. You are welcome to contact the DLU
at any stage of your application if you have
questions about managing university study. You
are also encouraged to make an appointment
with DLU staff early after your arrival in
Melbourne to discuss your needs. Health and
personal information provided to the DLU
is treated in accordance with the University
Privacy Policy and is not generally released
without student consent.
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Disability Liaison Unit
Richard Berry House, Masson Rd
T +61 3 8344 7068
SMS +61408 556 897
E dlu-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
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EyeCare Clinic
Glasses and contact lenses available at
significantly reduced costs for students.
/ www.university-eyecare.org.au
University of Melbourne EyeCare Clinic
2/800 Swanston St, Carlton
T +613 9347 1714
E uni-eyecare@unimelb.edu.au
Financial Aid
Information on financial issues relevant to
students, including money and tax matters
in Australia, interest-free loans, grants and
budgeting advice.
The Financial Aid website provides online
advice regarding University loans and grants,
planning and budgeting, finding income, and
details about the cost of living in Australia.
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/finaid
University of Melbourne Financial Aid
Ground Floor, Baldwin Spencer building,
Parkville Campus
T +61 3 8344 6550
E finaid-info@unimelb.edu.au
Graduate Student Association
(GSA)
GSA provides a range of services for graduate
students. These include advice and advocacy,
and facilities such as study areas and printing
services. The University of Melbourne
Graduate Student Association Inc. (GSA) is the
student representative body for postgraduates
at the University of Melbourne.
/ www.gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Graduate Student Association
The West Wing
Graduate Centre (1888 Building)
Parkville Campus
T +61 3 8344 8657
E gsa@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Health Service
The Health Service bulk-bills students and
their dependants and is a 10-minute walk
from the main campus. A number of public
hospitals in the inner-city area provide care
24 hours a day. The closest is the Royal
Melbourne Hospital, Grattan Street, Parkville,
T +61 3 9342 7000
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/health
University Health Service
Ground floor, 138–146 Cardigan St, Carlton
T +61 3 8344 6904
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Orientation for new international students.
HOUSING
See pages 17–19 for information about
Student Housing Services. Publications
on moving to Melbourne from overseas,
including tenancy and housing options advice,
can be downloaded from:
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/housing/
publications
Student Housing Services
Ground Floor, Baldwin Spencer Building,
Parkville Campus
T +61 3 8344 6550
E housing-info@unimelb.edu.au
legal service
Provides confidential legal advice for students
and information about legal issues. The
Legal Service website provides online advice
about issues such as court summons, public
transport fines, penalty notices, and more. You
can download publications containing more
information.
/ www.union.unimelb.edu.au/legal
Student Union Legal Service
Third floor, Union House, Parkville Campus
T +61 3 8344 8687
E legal@union.unimelb.edu.au
LIBRARY
The University Library is one of the oldest
and largest academic libraries in Australia.
Library collections and services are available
from branch libraries located at all University
campuses. The University Library collection
holdings are estimated at 3.6 million and over
20 languages are represented. The branch
libraries support the learning, research and
teaching programs of the Melbourne Model.
The libraries welcome students to make use
of our services, facilities and collections. 24
hour access to our large electronic journal
titles, databases and ebook collections is via
the SuperSearch gateway.
/ www.library.unimelb.edu.au
University Library
T +61 3 8344 0444
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melbourne university overseas
students’ service (MUOSS)
MUOSS is the official representative body
for international students at the University
of Melbourne and is a service provided by
the Student Union. All international students
enrolled at the University are free to use the
services MUOSS provides.
In addition to the MUOSS website, the
service also produces an annual publication
called the LINK Magazine for international
students and their families. Contact the office
for more information.
/ www.union.unimelb.edu.au/overseas-
students
Melbourne University Overseas
Students’ Service
Second floor, Union House, Parkville Campus
T +61 3 8344 4801
E muoss@union.unimelb.edu.au
REligious services
Chaplains are appointed to the University to
offer pastoral and spiritual care, confidential
support and encouragement to all students
and staff, whatever their faith.
Visit the Chaplaincy website or contact a
Chaplain directly.
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/chaplains/
University of Melbourne Chaplaincy
Level 1, 138 Cardigan Street,Carlton 3053
T +61 3 8344 7566
Note: Prayer rooms are available at all
campuses. A muslim prayer room is available
at the Parkville campus.
security service
Promotes personal safety and theft
prevention. A 24-hour Escort Service is
available to all students.
/ www.pcs.unimelb.edu.au/services/security
University of Melbourne Security Services
213 Grattan St, Carlton
T +61 3 8344 4674
E securitymain-pb@unimelb.edu.au
sports
Melbourne University Sport’s services and
facilities are state-of-the-art. A ski lodge at
Mt Buller and a boatshed on the Yarra River
complement the vast array of on-campus
facilities which include a 25-metre heated
indoor six-lane lap pool, gymnasium, squash
and tennis courts, indoor stadiums, athletics
track, hockey field and more than 40 sports
clubs. The Sports Centre also provides
massage, physiotherapy and personal training.
/ www.sports.unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne University Sport
T +61 3 8344 5404/5
Student Union
In addition to the array of support services
offered, the Student Union also provides a
wide range of cultural and extra curricular
activities for students. There are over 100
international, religious, cultural and social
student clubs on campus. From the Chocolate
Lovers’ Society to the Arabic Culture Club and
the Star Trek Club to Amnesty International,
you will find something to engage, entertain,
fill your belly or make you laugh. Join up and
get involved.
To find out more about joining the Student
Union and its services and facilities visit:
/ www.union.unimelb.edu.au
Student Union
Union House, Parkville Campus
T +61 3 8344 3870
E info@union.unimelb.edu.au
Transition and
Orientation Programs
Welcomes and supports students as they
enter and settle into the University.
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/transition
Transition and Orientation Programs
T +61 3 8344 3897
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Life after Melbourne
A world of opportunity
for our alumni
Being a valued member of the University
community does not stop at graduation.
Alumni continue to reap the benefits of their
time at Melbourne through a host of exclusive
offers, services and events.
Benefits include:
• Access to the library’s online journals
• Use of University facilities
• Discounts and special offers
• A monthly e-newsletter that you can tailor
around your specific areas of interest.
You will be able to catch up with old friends
online through the Alumni Web Community
(AWC). The AWC helps alumni reconnect
with their peers and get in touch with alumni
networks, both formal and informal, in
Australia and globally.
Will you get more involved? Many alumni
contribute to the vibrancy of the University
community and enhance their own leadership
capacity by mentoring and employing students,
volunteering their time and participating on
boards and alumni associations.
Our website provides access to benefits,
connects alumni, provides individually tailored
e-newsletters and develops professional
networks. You can email us at:
E alumni-office@unimelb.edu.au
/ www.unimelb.edu.au/alumni
Alumna Germaine Greer speaking at a United Kingdom
alumni event, one of many alumni events held around
the world annually.
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Alumni Snapshot
NOBEL PRIZE WINNER
Professor Elizabeth Blackburn won the
Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology
in 2009. She graduated from the
University of Melbourne with a
Bachelor of Science with honours
and a Master of Science in the then
Biochemistry Department. She is now
a leader in the study of telomeres, the
protective sections of DNA at the ends
of chromosomes, and is based at the
University of California (San Francisco).
’’ ’’
Alumni Profİle Alumni Profİle
Alumnus Tak Stewart gets As a bioinformatics
a thrill out of breathing researcher at a
life back into run-down leading Taiwan
historical buildings. academy, Dr Bill
Chang is used to
That’s why he enjoys facing challenging
working at one of new biological
America’s oldest historic problems. But
preservation firms, he says these
Page & Turnbull, Inc. Tak was project challenges make
coordinator for the Walt Disney Family his job at Academia
Museum which opened in October Sincia interesting. Dr Chang believes
2009 in San Francisco’s Presidio after his degrees from the University of
two years of construction and four Melbourne equipped him with skills
years of design. Serving as Design necessary to get ahead in this highly
Architect, Architect of Record and competitive field.
Preservation Architect, Page & Turnbull
rehabilitated three historic buildings “The engineering course gave me not
located in a decommissioned army only fundamental engineering theories,
base, one dating back as far as 1897. but also provided me with essential
time management and problem solving
Tak continues to work on other skills,” he said. “Outside of studies, the
exciting projects in San Francisco, University also provided a lot of relaxing
and says he approaches his work with and fun activities.”
self confidence and inquisitive traits
developed through the University
of Melbourne’s “rigorous academic DR BILL CHANG
environment”. He has also recently
(Arts/Engineering (Hons) 1999,
applied for the University of Melbourne’s
PhD (Engineering) 2005)
newly structured 3-year (non-cognate)
Master of Architecture program, which
began its inaugural year in 2010.
TAK STEWART
(Bachelor of Arts (Hons) 2005)
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Achieve outstanding
CAREER outcomes
Melbourne graduates are prominent in political,
cultural, academic and business arenas
throughout the world. High-profile employers
from Australia and overseas actively recruit our
graduates who stand out for their problem-
solving skills, capacity for independent critical
thought, and leadership potential.
The University of Melbourne is rated sixth in
the world for employability of its graduates*,
making our graduates the most employable in
Australia. International employers often rank our
graduates as significantly stronger applicants in
comparison to local and other applicants.
The large number of jobs placed through
Careers Online (the University’s job
vacancy site) reflects the demand for our
graduates. Over 50 000 vacancies and
internship opportunities were advertised on
this site in 2008 with 10 000 of these coming More than 2 500 students attended the 2009 Careers & Employment Fair, Parkville campus.
from international employers. International
organisations recruiting on campus include
Accenture, IBM, KPMG, Macquarie Bank and
PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Employers know that our graduates will be
academically excellent, knowledgeable across
disciplines, fluent between cultures, and
active global citizens with the potential to be
leaders in their profession and community.

Upon graduation you can expect to be:

• Academically excellent
• Knowledgeable across disciplines
• An active global citizen
• A leader in communities
• Attuned to cultural diversity.
These qualities are particularly attractive to
employers and equip you to be successful in
any career you subsequently choose.

/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers
*Times Higher Education, World University Rankings, 45 exhibiting employers at the 2009 Careers and Employment Fair.
2009

> What our

graduates say
Our international graduates tell us
that their University of Melbourne
qualification gave them the confidence
to aim high and approach their ideal
employers in their chosen fields.
We asked them which skills they valued
most from their University of Melbourne
qualification. A strong majority felt
Melbourne had given them:
• The ability to engage in
self-directed learning
• Intellectual integrity
• Advanced analytic and
problem solving skills.
Find out about volunteering opportunities at the Careers and Employment Fair.

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Careers & Employment

Careers & Employment at the University are
on hand to help you prepare applications and
access potential employers to maximise your
employment prospects. We offer a broad range
> Organisations we
regularly work with:
of seminars and workshops for you before you
graduate, to help you to perform well at the
application and interview stage. • Accenture • Herbert Smith
• Agilent Technologies • HSBC
Careers & Employment can update you on high-
profile domestic and international companies • ANZ • IBM Australia
that regularly recruit our graduates.
• Australian Taxation Office • Intel Corporation
• Bain International • JP Morgan
the following services and
programs WILL MAXIMISE your • BHP Billiton • KPMG
career prospects:
• BlueScope Steel • LEK Consulting
• One-to-one Résumé Review and Careers
• Booz Allen Hamilton • Motorola
Counselling appointments
• Citigroup Global Markets • National Australia Bank
• International employment services
• Clifford Chance • National Healthcare Group
• A range of career development and work
preparation seminars and workshops (all • Credit Suisse First Boston • PricewaterhouseCoopers
advertised on Careers Online)
• Deloitte • Procter & Gamble
• A weekly email bulletin jobs_careers@
unimelb (during semester) • D
 epartment of Primary Industries • Shell
(Australian Federal Government)
• A coordinated approach to graduate and • Siemens
vacation recruitment programs, plus liaison • Deutsche Bank
• SingHealth
with employers offering immediate-start • D
 epartment of Foreign Affairs
graduate full-time, part-time, casual and and Trade (Australian Federal • Standard Chartered Bank
temporary jobs Government) • The Boston Consulting Group
• Careers fairs and on campus employer • Ernst & Young • UBS
information sessions
• Exxon Mobil • Unilever
• A comprehensive website and Careers
Resource Centre. • GM Holden Ltd • Victorian State Government.

/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers • Goldman Sachs JB Were

Most of our international

graduates work in the fields of:
• Business services, including trade,
scientific research, technical services,
computer services, legal and accounting
services, consultancy, marketing and
business management
• Health and community services, including
hospitals, medical and dental services
• Education
• Finance and insurance
• Communication, IT and telecommunications.
They work in private companies or
government bodies, with the majority working
in large, established, global organisations.

Source: ’The University of Melbourne International

Graduates Career Outcomes Research’, tns social
research, December 2007.

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Engineering graduate Sumant Dhumne is planning to move into the mining industry in Australia.

Did you know?

?
Graduate students in particular find
Careers Online useful for their job
search, with some 6000 unique users
in 2009, and over 2000 graduate
student logins per month during the
peek recruitment period of March
and July every year.

The launch of the Melbourne Law School Mentoring Program in 2009. This program valuably links first year JD
students with Melbourne Law School alumni to further students’ knowledge of the practical realities of working in
the law and aid their career development.

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 COURSE INFORMATION – GRADUATE SCHOOLS

Course Information –
GRADUATE SCHOOLS

Study area index 28

Built and natural environments 34

• Melbourne School of Design 34

Business and economics 39

• Graduate School of
Business and Economics 39

• Melbourne Business School 44

Education 47

• Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47

Engineering 53

• Melbourne School of Engineering 53

Health and medical sciences 57

• Melbourne Dental School 57

• Melbourne Medical School 60

• Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65

• Melbourne School of Population Health 70

Humanities, social sciences

and languages 74

• Graduate School of Humanities

and Social Sciences 74

Law 80

• Melbourne Law School 80 Melbourne Law School’s rare books collection.

Music, visual and performing arts 86

• Faculty of the VCA and Music 86

Sciences 92

• Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92

• Melbourne School of Land

and Environment 96

• Office for Environmental Programs 100

• Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103

Master of Teaching candidate, Emma Baldwin, on placement at Williamstown Primary School.

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Study area index

Study Area Faculty/Graduate School Study Area Faculty/Graduate School

Aboriginal/ Melbourne School of Population Health 70 Arts Management Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Indigenous Health
Astrophysics Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Accounting Graduate School of Business and Economics 39
Asian Law Melbourne Law School 80
Melbourne Business School 44
Asian Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Acting Faculty of the VCA and Music 86
Assessment and Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Actuarial Studies Graduate School of Business and Economics 39 Evaluation
Adolescent Health/ Melbourne Medical School 60 Atmospheric Science Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Youth Health Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Audiology/ Melbourne Medical School 60
Adult and Vocational Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47 Otolaryngology Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Education
Australian Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Ageing/Gerontology Melbourne Medical School 60 Indigenous Studies
Agribusiness Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96 Australian Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Agricultural Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96 Autoimmunity Melbourne Medical School 60
Economics
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Agricultural Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Extension Avian Health Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103

Agricultural Science Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Agroforestry Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Allergy Melbourne Medical School 60
Anatomy Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Ancient and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Medieval Studies
Animal Behaviour Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
and Evolution Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Animal Health and Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Disease
Animal Science Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Animal Welfare Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Animateuring Faculty of the VCA and Music 86
Animation Faculty of the VCA and Music 86
Bacteriology Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Banking Law Melbourne Law School 80
Behavioural Science/ Melbourne Medical School 60
Psychology
Biochemistry and Melbourne Medical School 60
Molecular Biology Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Bioinformatics Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Biomaterials and Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Medical Devices
Biomechanics Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Biomedical and Melbourne Medical School 60
Health Sciences Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92

Anthropology and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Biomedical Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Development Engineering

Anthropology and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Biophysics Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Social Theory
Biostatistics Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Applied Anatomy Melbourne Medical School 60 Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Biotechnology Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Applied Ethics Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Applied Linguistics Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Applied Statistics Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Arabic Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Blood Disease Melbourne Medical School 60
Architectural History Melbourne School of Design 34 Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
and Conservation
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Architecture Melbourne School of Design 34
Bone and Connective Melbourne Medical School 60
Art Faculty of the VCA and Music 86 Tissue Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Art Conservation Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Studies
Botany Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Art Curatorship Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Building Melbourne School of Design 34
Art History Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Arthritis Melbourne Medical School 60 Building Surveying Melbourne School of Design 34
Arts Education Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47

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Study Area Faculty/Graduate School Study Area Faculty/Graduate School

Business Graduate School of Business and Economics 39 Computer Science Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Melbourne Business School 44 Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Business Analysis Graduate School of Business and Economics 39 Computer-Assisted Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
and Systems Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Language Learning

Business Information Graduate School of Business and Economics 39 Conservation Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Technology Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Office for Environmental Programs 100
Business Graduate School of Business and Economics 39
Management Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne Business School 44
Construction Law Melbourne Law School 80
Cancer Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Construction Melbourne School of Design 34
Management Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Cardiorespiratory Melbourne Medical School 60 Continence Melbourne Medical School 60
Physiotherapy Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65
Cardiovascular Melbourne Medical School 60 Corporate Law Melbourne Law School 80
Disease
Creative Arts Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Case Management Melbourne Medical School 60
Creative Writing Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Cell Biology Melbourne Medical School 60
Creative Writing, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Publishing and
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103 Editing
Chemical Biology Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Criminology Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Chemical and Melbourne School of Engineering 53 Crop Science Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Biomolecular
Engineering Cross-cultural Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Communication
Chemistry Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
(Analytical, Cultural Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Environmental, Management
Medicinal, Inorganic, Cultural Materials Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Organic, Molecular Conservation
Design and
Synthesis) Cultural Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74

Child Health/ Melbourne Medical School 60 Curriculum Studies Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Paediatrics Melbourne School of Population Health 70 Dairy Cattle Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Medicine and
Reproduction
Chinese Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Dairy Food Science Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Choreography Faculty of the VCA and Music 86
Dance Faculty of the VCA and Music 86
Cinema Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Management Deafness Melbourne Medical School 60
Cinema and Cultural Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65
Studies Faculty of the VCA and Music 86 Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47

Civil and Melbourne School of Engineering 53 Dental Science Melbourne Dental School 57
Environmental Office for Environmental Programs 100 Design Melbourne School of Design 34
Engineering
Development Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Classical Studies and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Studies Office for Environmental Programs 100
Archaeology
Development Law Melbourne Law School 80
Clinical Dentistry Melbourne Dental School 57
Developmental Melbourne Medical School 60
Clinical Education Melbourne Medical School 60
Biology and Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne Dental School 57 Physiology
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65
Dispute Resolution Melbourne Law School 80
Clinical Research Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne Dental School 57 Distributed Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Computing
Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65
Melbourne School of Population Health 70 Drama Faculty of the VCA and Music 86

Commerce Graduate School of Business and Economics 39 Drug Evaluation Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne Business School 44 Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92

Commercial Law Melbourne Law School 80 Early Childhood Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
/ Early Years
Communications Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Education
Communications Melbourne Law School 80 Early Music Faculty of the VCA and Music 86
Law
Earth Sciences Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Companion Animals Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Office for Environmental Programs 100
Comparative Law Melbourne Law School 80
Ecology and Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Competition Law Melbourne Law School 80 Evolutionary Biology
Composition Faculty of the VCA and Music 86 e-Commerce Graduate School of Business and Economics 39
(Electronic Melbourne Business School 44
Computer Melbourne School of Engineering 53 Commerce)
Engineering Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92

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Study Area Faculty/Graduate School Study Area Faculty/Graduate School

Economics Graduate School of Business and Economics 39 Exercise Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65
Melbourne Business School 44 Eye Disease Melbourne Medical School 60
Editing and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Publishing
Film and Television Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Education (Primary, Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47 Faculty of the VCA and Music 86
Secondary, Early
Childhood) Finance Graduate School of Business and Economics 39
Melbourne Business School 44
Education, Medical Melbourne Medical School 60
and Clinical Melbourne Dental School 57 Finance Law Melbourne Law School 80
Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65 Fine Art (practice- Faculty of the VCA and Music 86
based)
Education of the Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Hearing Impaired Food Science Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Educational Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47 Forest Industries Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Leadership and
Forest Science Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Management
French Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Education Policy Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Gastrointestinal and Melbourne Medical School 60
Educational Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Liver Disease
Psychology
Gender Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Electrical and Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Electronic General Practice, Melbourne Medical School 60
Engineering Primary Health Care
Employee Relations Graduate School of Business and Economics 39 Gene Therapy Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Employment Law Melbourne Law School 80 Genomics Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Endocrinology Melbourne Medical School 60 Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Genetic Counselling Melbourne Medical School 60
Energy and Melbourne Law School 80 Genetics (Human, Melbourne Medical School 60
Resources Law Office for Environmental Programs 100 Animal and Plant) Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Energy Studies Melbourne School of Engineering 53 Geographic Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Office for Environmental Programs 100 Information Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Technology/Systems

Engineering Melbourne School of Engineering 53 Geography Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Management Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Engineering Project Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Management Geography and Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Environmental Office for Environmental Programs 100
English Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Studies
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
English Language Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
and Literacy Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47 Geology Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92

English Language Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Geomatics Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Studies Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47 Geothermal Energy Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Enterprise Analysis Graduate School of Business and Economics 39 Germanic Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
and Systems Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Gerontology/Ageing Melbourne Medical School 60
Environment Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Gifted Learning Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Global Media Graduate School of Humanities and Social Science 74
Office for Environmental Programs 100
Communications
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Government Law Melbourne Law School 80
Environmental Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Engineering Office for Environmental Programs 100 Gynaecology and Melbourne Medical School 60
Obstetrics
Environmental Law Melbourne Law School 80
Health Economics/ Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Office for Environmental Programs 100 Economic Evaluation
Environmental Policy Office for Environmental Programs 100 Health Informatics Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Health Policy/Health Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Environmental Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Program Evaluation
Science
Health Law Melbourne Law School 80
Environmental Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Studies Health Program Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Evaluation
Office for Environmental Programs 100
Health Promotion Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Enzyme Melbourne Medical School 60
Biochemistry Health Sciences Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Epidemiology Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Health Services Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Research Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Hebrew Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Ethics Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
History Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Ethnomusicology Faculty of the VCA and Music 86
European Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74

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Study Area Faculty/Graduate School Study Area Faculty/Graduate School

History and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Labour Relations Melbourne Law School 80
Philosophy of Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Law
Science
Land Management Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Horticulture Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96 Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Human Movement Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65 Landscape Melbourne School of Design 34
Human Resource Graduate School of Business and Economics 39 Architecture
Management Melbourne Business School 44 Language Testing Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
and Language Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Human Rights Law Melbourne Law School 80 Program Evaluation
Humanitarian Law Melbourne Law School 80 Languages Other Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Humanities Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Than English (LOTE)

Immunology Melbourne Medical School 60 Law Melbourne Law School 80

Melbourne School of Population Health 70 Leadership Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Learning and Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103 Teaching
Indigenous/ Melbourne School of Population Health 70 Learning Difficulties Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Aboriginal Health Melbourne Medical School 60
Legal Studies Melbourne Law School 80
Indonesian Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Lighting Design Faculty of the VCA and Music 86
Infectious Disease Melbourne Medical School 60
Linguistics and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Melbourne School of Population Health 70 Applied Linguistics
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Logic and Philosophy Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103 of Science
Information Systems Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Management Graduate School of Business and Economics 39
Melbourne Business School 44 Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Information Melbourne School of Engineering 53 Melbourne Business School 44
Technology Graduate School of Business and Economics 39 Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Management Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Information Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47 Science
Technology in Manipulative Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65
Education Therapy
Innovation Melbourne Business School 44 Manual Therapy Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65
Intellectual Property Melbourne Law School 80 Marine Biology Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Law
Marketing Graduate School of Business and Economics 39
International Graduate School of Business and Economics 39
Business Melbourne Business School 44
Melbourne Business School 44
Material Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
International Graduate School of Business and Economics 39 Conservation
Commerce Melbourne Business School 44
Materials Science Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
International Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Development Mathematical Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Physics
International Melbourne Law School 80
Economic Law Mathematics Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
(Applied and
International Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47 Theoretical)
Education
Mathematics Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
International Finance Graduate School of Business and Economics 39 Education
Melbourne Business School 44
Mechanical Melbourne School of Engineering 53
International Health Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65 Engineering
Melbourne Medical School 60 Media and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Melbourne School of Population Health 70 Communications
International Law Melbourne Law School 80 Media Law Melbourne Law School 80
International Graduate School of Business and Economics 39 Medical Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Management Melbourne Business School 44 Anthropology

International Mental Melbourne School of Population Health 70 Medical Biology Melbourne Medical School 60
Health Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
International Politics Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Medical Humanities Melbourne Medical School 60
International Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Medical Law Melbourne Law School 80
Relations
Medicine Melbourne Medical School 60
International Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
International Tax Melbourne Law School 80 Medieval and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Islamic Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Renaissance Studies

Italian Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Mental Health Melbourne Medical School 60

Japanese Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Mental Health Melbourne Medical School 60
Sciences
Jewish Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Meteorology Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Kinematics Melbourne School of Population Health 70

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Study Area Faculty/Graduate School Study Area Faculty/Graduate School

Microbiology and Melbourne Medical School 60 Pharmacology Melbourne Medical School 60

Immunology Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Mining Engineering Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Modern Languages Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Education
Molecular Biology Melbourne Medical School 60
and Biochemistry Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Musculoskeletal Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Music Faculty of the VCA and Music 86
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Philosophy Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Philosophy and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Social Theory
Photographic Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Materials
Conservation
Physical Chemistry Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Physics Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Physiology Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103

Music Composition Faculty of the VCA and Music 86 Physiotherapy Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65

Music Education Faculty of the VCA and Music 86 Planning and Design Melbourne School of Design 34

Music Performance Faculty of the VCA and Music 86 Plant Biology Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Music Therapy Faculty of the VCA and Music 86
Plant Science Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Musicology Faculty of the VCA and Music 86
(Ecology, Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Nanoelectronic Melbourne School of Engineering 53 Systematics,
Engineering Physiology,
Biotechnology,
Nanotechnology Melbourne School of Engineering 53 Disease)
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Political Science Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Natural Resource Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Management Politics and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Office for Environmental Programs 100 International Studies
Neurology Melbourne Medical School 60 Population Health Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Post-compulsory Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Neuroscience Melbourne Medical School 60 Education and
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Training
Non-profit Melbourne Business School 44 Preventive Medicine Melbourne Medical School 60
Management
Primary Health Care, Melbourne Medical School 60
Nursing Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65 General Practice
Obstetrics and Melbourne Medical School 60 Primary Medical Melbourne Medical School 60
Gynaecology Care
Ocean Sciences Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Primary Teaching Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Oenology Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96 Production Faculty of the VCA and Music 86
Operations Research Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Professional and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Applied Ethics
Ophthalmology Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Professional Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Communication
Optometry Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Project Management Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Oral Biology Melbourne Dental School 57
Property Melbourne School of Design 34
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Property Valuation Melbourne School of Design 34
Oral Surgery Melbourne Dental School 57
Proteomics Melbourne Medical School 60
Organisational Melbourne Business School 44
Behaviour Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Organisational Graduate School of Business and Economics 39
Change Psychiatry Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne Business School 44
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Psychology/ Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Behavioural Science Melbourne Medical School 60
Otolaryngology Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Public Health and Office for Environmental Programs 100
Population Health Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Paediatrics/Child Melbourne Medical School 60
Health Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Public Law Melbourne Law School 80
Palliative Medicine Melbourne Medical School 60
Public Policy and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Particle Physics Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Management Office for Environmental Programs 100
Parasitology Melbourne Medical School 60 Melbourne Business School 44
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Publishing and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Pathology Melbourne Medical School 60 Communications
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Quantity Surveying Melbourne School of Design 34
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Quantum Mechanics Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Performance Faculty of the VCA and Music 86
Radiology Melbourne Medical School 60
Performance Faculty of the VCA and Music 86
Teaching Rehabilitation Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65

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Study Area Faculty/Graduate School Study Area Faculty/Graduate School

Renal Function and Melbourne Medical School 60
Disease Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Reproduction Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Resources Law Melbourne Law School 80
Respiratory Disease Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Rural Health Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Russian Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Science Education Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Office for Environmental Programs 100
Science Informatics Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Scientific Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Instrumentation
Secondary Teaching Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Sexual/Reproductive Melbourne Medical School 60
Health Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Social Health Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Tissue Engineering Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Melbourne Medical School 60
Toxicology Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Transgenesis Melbourne Medical School 60
Transplantation Melbourne Medical School 60
Urban Design Melbourne School of Design 34
Urban Horticulture Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Urban Planning Melbourne School of Design 34
Vaccine Technology Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Valuation Melbourne School of Design 34
Veterinary Medicine/ Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103
Science
Virology Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science 103

Social Policy Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Vision Science Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92

Social Sciences Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Visual Arts Faculty of the VCA and Music 86

Social Theory Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Visual Effects Faculty of the VCA and Music 86

Social Work Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65 Viticulture Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96

Socio-legal Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74 Water Resources Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Management Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Sociology Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Software Systems Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Engineering Wine Technology Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96

Soil Science Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96 Women’s Health Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92 Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65
Melbourne School of Population Health 70
Sound Design Faculty of the VCA and Music 86
Wood Science Melbourne School of Land and Environment 96
Spatial Information Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Science X-Ray, Optical and Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Imaging Physics
Special Education Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
and Inclusion Youth Health/ Melbourne Medical School 60
Adolescent Health Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Spectroscopy Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Zoology Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Sports Law Melbourne Law School 80
Sports Medicine Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65
Sports Physiotherapy Melbourne School of Health Sciences 65
Strategic Melbourne Business School 44
Management
Statistics Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Structural Biology Melbourne Graduate School of Science 92
Structural Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Engineering
Student Health and Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Welfare
Surgery Melbourne Medical School 60
Melbourne Dental School 57
Swedish Studies Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Taxation Melbourne Law School 80
Teaching (Early Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Childhood Education,
Early Years, Primary,
Secondary)
Technology in Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Language Learning
Telecommunications Melbourne School of Engineering 53
Engineering
TESOL Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 74
Melbourne Graduate School of Education 47
Theatre Faculty of the VCA and Music 86

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Built and natural environments

Melbourne School of Design

Overview
The Melbourne School of Design is the
first graduate school in the Asia-Pacific
region devoted to those design professions
responsible for habitable environments.
The Melbourne School of Design’s mission
is to be a dynamic, collaborative and
interdisciplinary community of students,
academics and professionals developing
leading practitioners and scholars.
The School engages the most advanced studio
and seminar-based teaching and research. You
will be exposed to new perspectives, critical
reflection and modes of action to address the
environmental, social and aesthetic challenges
Graduate Design Exhibition. in producing sustainable centres of habitation,
both locally and internationally.
The School offers you professional programs
in Architecture, Landscape Architecture,
Research Snapshot Construction Management, Property and
Urban Planning. A suite of post-professional
development options is also available in
Planning and Design, Urban Design, and
Property Valuation.
Melbourne School of Design
International Travelling Studios In addition to a strong coursework focus, the
Melbourne School of Design offers Masters
In 2008 the Melbourne School of Design and PhD research programs that foster future
(MSD) introduced travelling design leaders and practitioners.
studios to give students the opportunity

to experience different cultures and
places while engaging in diverse design
processes and practice.
Travelling studios are ’working
laboratories’ for design thought and
production and involve the exploration
of complex issues. Exposure to
unfamiliar cultures stimulates the
students’ creativity, team and problem-
solving skills. Each group works
collaboratively with design students
from partner universities on ’real’
projects with real challenges.
In 2009 MSD students travelled to Beijing
(China), Santiago (Chile), Ahmedabad
(Gujarat, India) and Virginia (USA).
Shanshan Diao, a Master of Architecture
student, undertook the Santiago studio
which explored sustainable urban
design and landscape architectural
solutions for a new settlement in the
remote Province of Palena:
’Our studio leader (Ray Green) and
lecturers from Pontificia Universidad
Catolica de Chile (PUC) gave some
brilliant lectures while we travelled, and
we learnt a lot from both the lectures
Ahmedabad Travelling Studio
and the practical work. The travel
experience gave us knowledge that we
couldn’t gain from normal study in the
classroom.’
Ashleigh St Clair travelled to
Ahmedabad in October and
encountered an extraordinary fusion
of ancient vernacular and Modernist
architecture:
’Travelling in the university context
was a great experience – not only did
it help to understand the complexities
of designing for such a different culture
and climate and gain a new perspective
on vernacular architecture, it offered
the opportunity to see buildings that we
had studied back in Melbourne. It was a
once in a lifetime experience.’
Pre-trip seminars occur prior to travelling,
giving the students vital background for
each field-trip. The studios do incur travel
costs, however the Faculty provides
a subsidy to each student. Travelling
studios are open to all MSD students
studying a degree program.
’’
Student Profİle
It should be noted that architects have
a syndrome which makes them talk
about architecture most of the time.
To me, studying at Melbourne means
a great opportunity to experiment and
network. During semester I work two
days a week for an architectural firm
and casually at the digital fabrication
laboratory at the Architecture Faculty.
After class, I generally spend time in
the digital fabrication laboratory, where
I have a casual job. Access to these
facilities gives me the opportunity to
experiment and see my ideas take
physical form.
As a Master of Architecture student I
work a lot and my days are very busy
but I am surrounded by friends who are
also busy, which makes it all bearable!
GIOVANNI VERONESI
Final year, Master of Architecture
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International
leadership
Research strengths are organised into
interdisciplinary groups bringing together staff
and students to exchange knowledge and
engage in debates on key topics.
Our research focuses on:
• Cities and urban environments: creating
and sustaining urban environments,
especially in the Australian and Asian
region and with particular regard to urban
intensification and resource usage
• Community infrastructures: planning,
design and constructing critical community
infrastructure, such as schools, judicial
facilities, municipal services, libraries,
healthcare and hospitals
• Vulnerable communities: planning,
designing and realising safer and healthy
environments, with particular focus on
communities vulnerable to the forces of
nature
• Design, theory and practice in the global
environment: new modes of practice,
methods of design, fabrication and
construction.
Faculty researchers have enjoyed
considerable success in winning external
funding to support their work. Current
projects are supported by grants from
the Australian Research Council and from
government, cultural, industry and community
organisations.
Digital Design Application model by Gioranni Veronesi and Jonathan Brener.
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Your Graduate
School experience
The MSD student experience
On any given day, MSD students explore
topics ranging from contemporary digital
practice, indigenous conceptions of
landscape, sustainable tropical housing to
property development, landscape heritage
and conservation, and participate in projects
in Chile, India and remote parts of Australia.
Being an MSD student means that you will
have access to a range of fantastic resources,
facilities, staff, enrichment opportunities
and services. Flexible study spaces exist for
graduate researchers, from shared offices to
design studios and communal workspaces.
All students have access to several state-of-
the-art computer labs equipped with new
computers, specialised software and colour
and large format printers. All full-time research
students are provided with a dedicated study
space and computer.
The Faculty’s library is renowned as the
pre-eminent collection of texts on the
built environment in the country. Regular
exhibitions of student work, including the
annual EYES (Everyone’s Year End Show)
exhibition and Graduate Design Exhibition,
are highlights in the MSD cultural calendar.
There is an active graduate student group,
the Space Cadets, which organises social
activities. Students also have a close working
relationship with professional student bodies
such as SONA (Royal Australian Institute
of Architects) and the Young Planners
Association (Planning Institute of Australia).
The Faculty fosters an active study and
intellectual environment for staff, students
and the community through its weekly Faculty
Research Seminar Series and Postgraduate
Seminar Series and its Dean’s Lecture Series,
which presents public lectures by international
practitioners and speakers.
Career outcomes
Our graduates are recognised as leading,
adaptable professionals in their fields,
knowledgeable across a range of disciplines.
The MSD is committed to producing world-
class graduates in the built environments.
Our students transition smoothly from the
classroom to leadership roles in practice.
We achieve this by creating programs that
are intellectually rigorous, industry-relevant
and global in their perspective. The profile
of our programs is based on high levels of
interaction between staff and students, the
calibre of our academics, the innovation of our
research and industry-linked projects, and our
connections with similar built environment
schools and leading international practices.
International degree
recognition
Our professional entry programs are
recognised by a range of local and
international accreditation bodies.
For more information visit:
/ www.msd.unimelb.edu.au
More Information
The Melbourne School of Design
Baldwin Spencer Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010, Australia
T +61 3 8344 6417
F +61 3 9344 5532
E msd-info@unimelb.edu.au
/ www.msd.unimelb.edu.au

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NOTES
➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load.
➌ See www.msd.unimelb.edu.au for specific design portfolio requirements. ➍ Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for entry in 2011. Please refer
to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current entry requirements.
COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES
Course name Key features
Master of Architecture The main focus of the Master of Architecture is architectural design and practice.
Course fee in 2010 per It provides graduates with:
EFTSL➋: $28 500 • Design skills that will contribute to the improvement of our built environment
• A grounding in architectural history, theory and technology enabling them to
develop innovative architecture, relevant to time and place, people and culture
• The skills to manage an architectural practice and work within teams
• The ability to use resources, materials and technologies to produce responsible
and sustainable architecture.
Design studios comprising 50% of the course leading to a research thesis –
studios are both project focused and research-led with an emphasis on rigorous
analysis and creative production of ideas.
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Royal Australian Institute of Architects;
Architects Registration Board of Victoria; Commonwealth Association of
Architects.
Streams: Digital architecture, History and conservation, Architectural production
and practice, Sustainable architecture, Social and cultural critique, Asia/Pacific
architecture.
Entry: Semester 1. Semester 2 also available for students completing the course
in 2 years.
Duration: 2 or 3 years.
Master of Construction • Unique mix of breadth and depth provides a distinctive foundation for
Management professional leadership for graduates facing the social, financial and
Course fee in 2010 per environmental challenges in the construction industry
EFTSL➋: $28 500 • Opportunity to take research subjects which may enable progression to further
studies as a PhD candidate
• Professional experience can be integrated as part of the program which
contributes to professional accreditation requirements.
Pathway to: May be possible to progress to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Australian Institute of Building (AIB);
Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS); The Building Commission;
Chartered Institute Of Building (CIOB); Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors; Pacific
Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS); Singapore Institute of Surveyors and
Valuers; Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Entry: Semester 1. Semester 2 also available for students completing the course
in 2 years.
Duration: 2 or 3 years.
Master of Landscape • Landscape architecture offers an exciting career in design ranging across all
Architecture scales of design encompassing large scale public projects such as the Olympic
Course fee in 2010 per parks in Sydney and Beijing, to suburban development, to smaller urban
EFTSL➋: $28 500 spaces and gardens
• Gain design knowledge from a studio-based course that contributes to the
improvement of our built and natural environments
• Critically engage with parameters of international contemporary practice
Opportunities for international studios
• Wide elective choice
• Ability to use resources, materials and technologies to develop responsible and
ecologically sound and up-to-date design solutions
• Develop knowledge of landscape architectural history and theory and critical
skills to interpret historic ideas and contemporary trends.
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Australian Institute of Landscape
Architects; International Federation of Landscape Architects.
Entry: Semester 1. Semester 2 also available for students completing the course
in 2 years.
Duration: 2 or 3 years.
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Entry requirements ➍
3 years:
• An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum average grade of
65%➊ in the final two years, or equivalent
• Completion of one design studio subject and one art/architecture/built
environment/design history subject at undergraduate level, or equivalent
• A design portfolio➌ in a format as specified by the selection committee
• A personal statement (up to 100 words) outlining relevant prior study and work
experience, and motivation to undertake the course.
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews or tests and may call for
referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the requirements.
2 years:
• Completion of the Bachelor of Planning and Design (Architecture) or Bachelor
of Architectural Studies at the University of Melbourne between 2005 and 2010
and completion of at least 16 weeks of full-time, documented and relevant
professional work experience
OR
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
of 65%➊ in the final two years, or equivalent
OR
Guaranteed Pathway for Bachelor of Environments Graduates: BEnv graduates
with a major in Architecture and a minimum average grade of 70%➊ in their
final two years will be guaranteed a full-fee place in the 200-point Master of
Architecture
• A personal statement of up to 1000 words outlining relevant prior study
and work experience, and motivation to undertake the course, and a design
portfolio➌.
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews or tests and may call for
referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the requirements.
3 years:
• An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum average grade of
65%➊ in the final two years, or equivalent
• A personal statement (up to 100 words) outlining relevant prior study and work
experience, and motivation to undertake the course.
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for
referee reports or employer references to elucidate any of the requirements.
2 years:
• Completion of the Bachelor of Planning and Design (Property and Construction)
at the University of Melbourne between 2005 and 2010 and completion of at
least 16 weeks of documented relevant full-time professional work experience
OR
A three-year undergraduate degree in a relevant area with a minimum average
grade of 65%➊ in the final two years, or equivalent
OR
Guaranteed Pathway for Bachelor of Environments Graduates: BEnv graduates
with a major in Construction and a 70%➊ weighted average in their final two
years will be guaranteed a fee place in the 200-point Master of Construction
Management
• A personal statement of up to 1000 words outlining relevant prior study and
work experience, and motivation to undertake the course.
Note: Students who have completed relevant prior study and/or at least one year
of full-time, documented and relevant professional work experience, or equivalent,
may be eligible for advanced standing.
Students who have completed at least 12 months full-time, documented and
relevant work experience may be eligible to receive 50 points of credit for
completion of a reflective journal, including a critical review of an industry project
(not more than 5000 words), during their professional experience.
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews or tests and may call for
referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred
to above.
3 years:
• Minimum of a three-year undergraduate degree with a minimum average grade
of 65%➊ in the final two years, or equivalent
• A personal statement of up to 1000 words outlining relevant prior study and
work experience, and motivation to undertake the course
• Students who intend to apply for advanced standing on the basis of previous
studies in design should also submit a design portfolio➌.
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for
referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the requirements.
2 years:
• Minimum of a three-year undergraduate degree with a landscape architecture
major with a minimum average grade of 65%➊ in the final two years, or
equivalent and a personal statement of up to 1000 words outlining relevant prior
study and work experience, and motivation to undertake the course
OR
Guaranteed pathway for Bachelor of Environments graduates: BEnv graduates
with a major in Landscape Architecture and a 70%➊ weighted average in their
final two years will be guaranteed a full-fee place in the 200-point Master of
Landscape Architecture.
• A design portfolio ➌.
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Course name Key features
Master of Property A professional degree for graduates wanting to gain employment in the property
Course fee in 2010 per industry.
EFTSL➋: $28 500 Provides advanced study in:
• Property valuation and analysis
• Development and management of property
• Professional practice in a property context.
Studies may be enhanced with cross-disciplinary studies from the allied fields in
urban design, urban planning, architecture and landscape architecture, creating
a great opportunity to locate property specific knowledge in a broader context,
and, therefore, DEGREES of study suited to the needs of the individual student.
Opportunity to take research subjects which may enable students to progress to
further studies as a PhD candidate.
Pathway to: May be possible to progress to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Australian Property Institute; Royal
Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Entry: Semester 1. Semester 2 also available for students completing the course
in 2 years.
Duration: 2 or 3 years.
Master of Urban • Prepares students to step up as leaders, to address the world’s urban
Planning problems and to maximise opportunities through a mix of lectures, debate and
Course fee in 2010 per discussion, seminars, a studio and independent research
EFTSL➋: $28 500 • Introduces students to the operation and debate about the planning system
• Provides opportunities, through specialised units, to explore the implications of
different perspectives on urban planning and practice
• Provides opportunities, through subjects with an applied focus, to learn the
way planning decisions impact on real world situations
• Provides a research opportunity so students can follow a supervised and self-
directed learning path on a planning issue.
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Planning Institute of Australia.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 2 years.
COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL Development DEGREES
Course name Key features
Graduate Diploma in • Planning and Design’s flexibility is of great benefit if you:
Planning and Design • Do not wish to specialise in one particular area
Course fee in 2010 per • Wish to pursue a suite of subjects of your own choice
EFTSL➋: $28 500
• Are uncertain of where your interests and career aspirations lie and wish
to explore multiple subject areas before making a commitment to higher
studies
• Have an existing qualification in the disciplines represented in the Melbourne
School of Design (or those related) and wish to enhance your qualifications
through advanced studies in areas of your choice
• Want to enhance your specialist knowledge and/or establish your academic
credentials for entry into a graduate research degree
• Enables graduates in any field to develop skills in the discipline areas offered
by the Melbourne School of Design
• Opportunity to enhance existing qualifications and/or undertake further
academic studies.
Subjects available from: Architectural history and conservation, Architectural
theory, Architectural practice and management, Construction management,
Landscape conservation, Landscape architectural theory, Landscape design ,
Project management , Property management , Urban design, Urban planning,
Statutory planning, Transport planning, Urban sustainability, Workplace planning
and design.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year.
Graduate Diploma • Provide graduates in relevant disciplines with sufficient valuation theory and
in Property Valuation practice to achieve recognition as a certified practicing valuer (after a requisite
Course fee in 2010 per period of industry experience)
EFTSL➋: $28 500 • Enhance and extend existing qualifications to include property valuation and
proficiency in technical and managerial aspects of property
• Gain an understanding of property concepts
• Have the background knowledge at the completion of the course necessary for
entry to the valuation profession and/or for further academic studies.
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Australian Property Institute (Certified
Practising Valuer).
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year.
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Entry requirements ➍
3 years:
• An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum average grade of
65%➊ in the final two years, or equivalent
• A personal statement (up to 100 words) outlining relevant prior study and work
experience, and motivation to undertake the course.
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for
referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the requirements.
2 years:
• Completion of the Bachelor of Planning and Design (Property and Construction)
at the University of Melbourne between 2005 and 2010 and completion of at
least 16 weeks of documented relevant full-time professional work experience
OR
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
of 65%➊ in the final two years, or equivalent
OR
Guaranteed pathway for Bachelor of Environments graduates: BEnvs graduates
with a major in Property and a 70%➊ weighted average in their final two years
will be guaranteed a full-fee place in the 200-point Master of Property
• A personal statement of up to 1000 words outlining relevant prior study and
work experience, and motivation to undertake the course.
Note: Students who have completed relevant prior study and/or at least one year
of full-time, documented and relevant professional work experience, or equivalent,
may be eligible for advanced standing.
Students who have completed at least twelve of full-time, documented and
relevant work experience may be eligible to receive 50 points of credit for
completion of a reflective journal, including a critical review of an industry project
(not more than 5000 words), during their professional experience.
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for
referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the requirements.
• Minimum of an undergraduate degree with a minimum average grade of 65%➊
in the final two years, or equivalent and a personal statement (of up to 1000
words) outlining relevant prior study and work experience, and motivation to
undertake the course
OR
Guaranteed pathway for Bachelor of Environments graduates: BEnv graduates
with a 70%➊ weighted average in their final two years will be guaranteed a full-
fee place in the 200-point Master of Urban Planning.
Note: Students who have completed relevant prior study and/or at least one year
of full-time, documented and relevant professional work experience, or equivalent,
may be eligible for advanced standing.
Students who have completed at least twelve of full-time, documented and
relevant work experience may be eligible to receive 50 points of credit for
completion of a reflective journal, including a critical review of an industry project
(not more than 5000 words), during their professional experience.
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for
referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the requirements.
Entry requirements ➍
• An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent.
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
reports and employer references, as appropriate, to elucidate any of the
requirements.
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as commerce, business,
planning, architecture, building, quantity surveying, law or engineering
• At least one year of full-time, documented and relevant work experience, or
equivalent.
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
reports and employer references, as appropriate, to elucidate any of the matters
referred to above.
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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Postgraduate Diploma • Intended for graduates in discipline areas offered by the Melbourne School • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent.
in Planning and Design of Design (or related fields) who wish to enhance their existing qualifications, The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
Course fee in 2010 per move between disciplines and/or take further academic studies. reports and employer references, as appropriate, to elucidate any of the
EFTSL➋: $28 500 Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. requirements.
Duration: 1 year.

Postgraduate Diploma • Equips students with the skills necessary to undertake design research and to • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent.
in Urban Design learn about urban history, theory and communications. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
Course fee in 2010 per Pathway to: Master of Urban Design. reports and employer references, as appropriate, to elucidate any of the matters
EFTSL➋: $28 500 Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. referred to above.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Planning and • Interdisciplinary postgraduate studies at an advanced level of scholarship. • A four-year honours degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
Design Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. of 70%➊ in the final year, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per OR
Duration: 1 year. An undergraduate degree and a one year Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant
EFTSL➋: $28 500
discipline with a minimum average grade of 70%➊.
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
reports and employer references, as appropriate, to elucidate any of the
requirements.

Master of Planning and • A professional development program for those interested in conservation • A four-year honours degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
Design (Architectural within the architectural context of 70%➊ in the final year, or equivalent
History and • You will gain an understanding of professional practices, be able to prepare OR
Conservation) a conservation analysis to professional standards, develop a capacity for An undergraduate degree and a one year Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant
Course fee in 2010 per independent research and gain a broad familiarity with current practice and discipline with a minimum average grade of 70%➊.
EFTSL➋: $28 500 technology in conservation. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. reports and employer references, as appropriate, to elucidate any of the
requirements.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Urban • The graduate courses in urban design at the University of Melbourne help Option A:
Design develop professionals who are capable of seeing the city from multiple • A four-year undergraduate degree in architecture or landscape architecture with a
Course fee in 2010 per viewpoints and who relish working with interdisciplinary teams minimum average grade of 70%➊ in the final year, or equivalent
EFTSL➋: $28 500 • The strengths of both these courses are the people involved and the • A portfolio➌ of recent design work
atmosphere they create. Our core group of staff brings together experience
and active involvement in current urban design research, design research and • The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for
education. A broader teaching team with expertise in landscape architecture referee reports or employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred
and urban planning adds diversity and richness to above
• Urban design students contribute their own experiences, energy, new themes OR
and aspirations and add to a multicultural complexity that makes our courses Option B:
special. Our urban design courses encourage interaction and an appreciation • An undergraduate degree and a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant
of creativity and difference which creates an atmosphere of collegiality and discipline with a minimum average grade of 70%➊
common endeavour. • A portfolio➌ of recent design work
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. OR
Duration: 1.5 years. Option C:
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Design with a minimum average grade of
70%➊, or equivalent
• A portfolio➌ of recent design work.

RESEARCH DEGREES
Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Philosophy • Develop advanced skills as you conduct an independent, sustained and • A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a minimum
(MPhil) academically-supervised research investigation average grade of 75%➊ Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree
Course fee in 2010 per • Produce a supervised thesis of 30–40 000 words. The thesis should must demonstrate they have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a
EFTSL➋: $28 500 demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge, making an year’s full-time study at fourth year, or masters level
independent contribution to existing scholarship. • Applicants must demonstrate the relevance of their research experience to their
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). proposed topic of research
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. • In some cases, a GMAT or GRE test result is also required.
Duration: 1.5 years.

Doctor of Philosophy • Develop an independent, sustained and academically-supervised research • The minimum entry requirement for the PhD is an Australian four-year honours
(PhD) project investigating a specialised topic degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade of
Course fee in 2010 per • Produce an 80 000 word thesis, which is expected to make a significant new 75%➊
EFTSL➋: $28 500 contribution to the discipline. • Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study at
fourth year, or masters level
Duration: 3 years.
• Applicants must also demonstrate the relevance of their research experience to
their proposed topic of research
• Applicants must demonstrate the relevance of their research experience to their
proposed topic of research
• In some cases, a GMAT or GRE test result is also required.

NOTES
➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load.
➌ See www.msd.unimelb.edu.au for specific design portfolio requirements. ➍ Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for entry in 2011. Please refer
to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current entry requirements.

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Business and economics
Graduate School of
Business and Economics
The new 5 star energy rated Business and Economics Building at 198 Berkeley Street.
Student Snapshot
Credit for global business
experience subject
The Global Business Practicum is
an intensive for-credit subject where
students work in teams as consultants
for overseas companies. Over a two-
week placement, teams work to develop
solutions for real business problems.
Students encounter challenges that
demand critical thought and high-
level analysis. They draw on business
knowledge they have gained in their
studies.
Companies who have signed up to the
Practicum include: KPMG and Mercer
in Singapore; PWC and Prudential Life
Insurance in Bangkok; Cadbury in Beijing;
and GHD Engineering, Ernst & Young and
Talent 2 in Kuala Lumpur.
Master of Business and Information
Technology student Amber Jain reports,
“I really enjoyed my practicum experience
and appreciated the guidance and support
of the Faculty and our professors.
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Overview
The Graduate School of Business and
Economics is committed to providing you
with a dynamic and well-resourced learning
environment. We are located in an award
winning, five star energy rated building.
Our coursework, PhD and research masters
programs are designed to enhance your
career development, to build your leadership
skills and to enable you to make a significant
contribution in your field of study.
Students choose to study at the Graduate
School of Business and Economics for many
reasons:
• Our classroom experience is practical,
relevant and challenging
• Our academics are active in research,
consulting and public policy
• Our international reputation and rankings
– we are ranked No. 19 in Social Sciences
(including Business and Law) in the World
University Rankings 2009, Times Higher
Education Supplement.
• We have purpose-built facilities and
dedicated career and student support
services
• Our friendly campus culture where student
groups organise social and professional
functions
• Our Student Experience Program –
a program to support your learning and
develop your leadership skills in a fun way
• Our powerful network of global alumni and
strong links to corporate employers.
Amber Jain – MBIT student, placed with
Ernst & Young, Kuala Lumpur
“It gave me an opportunity to apply
my theoretical knowledge to real world
business problems while learning
international work practices.
“I would highly recommend this subject
to students who are willing to work
in teams and who enjoy ’real-world’
challenges. The practicum is just not
another subject – it’s an experience.”
Maria Vidyaparamita (Indonesia), AG Whitlam
Graduate Scholarship recipient.
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Research
The Graduate School of Business and
Economics (GSBE) offers graduate
coursework, PhD and research masters
programs across a wide range of disciplines:
• Accounting
• Actuarial studies
• Business
• Business and IT
• Economics
• Finance
• Human resource management
• International business
• Management
• Marketing.
The GSBE is part of the Faculty of Business
and Economics, a world class educational
institution with many research centres
including the high profile Melbourne Institute.
Our Centre for Actuarial Studies is one of four
Australian centres of excellence recognised
by the Institute of Actuaries of Australia.
Our reputation is evidenced by our success
in attracting research funding, our high rate of
research publication and our appeal to visiting
international scholars such Nobel Prize winner
Professor Sir James Mirrlees.
The Faculty places great importance on
research collaboration and has links to over
100 institutions worldwide.
We have over than 100 PhD candidates
and one of the most active PhD programs
in Australia. Our departments host PhD
candidates who work under expert and
attentive supervision. We offer a coursework
component for all PhD programs.
For more detail on departments and
research centres visit:
/ www.fbe.unimelb.edu.au/departments
Internationally
recognised academics
Our academics are highly sought-after
opinion leaders and engage widely with
the international business community. The
quality of teaching at the Graduate School
of Business and Economics is outstanding.
Academic staff are chosen for their reputation
as scholars and researchers, their international
expertise in business and economics, and
for their skills as teachers. They are driven by
a passion to share their insights and create
dynamic learning environments.
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Dr Phillip Harris: Neuromarketing
Dr Harris draws on insights from marketing
research and the cognitive neurosciences
to explore the biological basis of consumer
behaviour. Dr Harris has directed commercial
research projects using neuroscience-based
methods in Australia, the US and the UK.
He has worked for clients including General
Motors and Nestlé.
Professor Colin Ferguson: Business Forensics
Professor Ferguson set up the Graduate
Certificate in Business Forensics program and
was previously the Faculty’s Associate Dean
of Research. Business forensics is a growing
area that draws upon accounting, auditing
and investigative skills to determine economic
loss and/or business valuations that often
arise out of criminal behaviour.
Professor Ross Garnaut: Climate Change
Policies
Professor Garnaut is best known for his
influential climate change review commissioned
by the Australian government. The Garnaut
Climate Change Review examined the effects
of climate change on the Australian economy.
Your Graduate
School experience
The Graduate School of Business and
Economics offers a range of opportunities
to support your learning and give you the
competitive edge that employers are looking
for.
Our activities, events and programs will enrich
and add value to your degree, provide you
with the opportunity to build an international
network and enable you to become an active
global citizen.
Our services and facilities include:
• An orientation program in each semester to
introduce our staff, services and facilities
• A dedicated careers service that offers
targeted programs, mentoring, internships
and individual consultations to prepare you
for employment
• The Teaching and Learning Unit (TLU),
to help you with study skills, reading,
essay writing, oral presentations, exam
preparation, English as a second language
(ESL) help and maths tuition
• The Student Association offers you
opportunities to participate in events,
networking activities and campus life
• A new purpose-built building, which has a
five green-star rating
• Access to a range of specialist libraries and
databases including the Giblin Library.
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Career outcomes
Our alumni are employed in senior positions in
business, government and academia around
the world. Our graduates have high rates of
employment, job satisfaction and reward.
On average, 80% of our graduates (mainly
working in Australia) were working full-time
within four months of graduation.*
Graduates work around the world in business
for employers such as IBM, KPMG, UBS, BP,
Deloitte, Moss Adams LLP, and BHP Billiton.
Their jobs include:
• Accountant
• Analyst
• Consultant
• Product manager
• Marketing manager
• Project manager
• General manager.
 Graduate Destination Survey,
*
University of Melbourne Planning Office.
International
degree recognition
These programs are recognised or accredited by
Australian professional bodies, which have links
with equivalent bodies throughout the world:
• Master of Actuarial Science –
Institute of Actuaries of Australia
• Master of Accounting – CPA Australia
• Master of Professional Accounting –
CPA Australia; Institute of Chartered
Accountants in Australia
• Master of Management (Accounting)
– CPA Australia; Institute of Chartered
Accountants in Australia
• Master of Applied Finance – Finance and
Treasury Association; Australian Securities
and Investment Commission
• Master of Business and IT – Australian
Computing Society
• Master of Human Resource Management –
Australian Human Resource Institute.
More Information
Graduate School of Business
and Economics
Level 4, 198 Berkeley Street
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010, Australia
T +61 3 8344 1670
F +61 3 9349 5021
E gsbe-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
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NOTES
➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load. ➌ The Graduate Management
Admission Test (GMAT) is a standardised assessment – delivered in English – that helps business schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and
management. Schools use the test as one predictor of academic performance in an MBA program or in other graduate management programs. The GMAT measures basic verbal,
mathematical, and analytical writing skills that applicants have developed over a long period of time in their education and work. The Graduate School of Business and Economics will
waive the GMAT/GRE requirement for applicants with an undergraduate or graduate degree from an Australian university, who have achieved a GPA of 75%. ➍ Provide a personal
statement, of no more than 800 words, describing your personal motivation to undertake further study. The statement can include details of your personal circumstances as well as
your life and work experiences. ➎ The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) – General Test measures verbal reasoning, qualitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills
that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study. The GRE General Test scores are used by admissions or fellowship panels to
supplement undergraduate records and other qualifications for graduate study. The Graduate School of Business and Economics will waive the GMAT/GRE requirement for applicants
with an undergraduate or graduate degree from an Australian university, who have achieved a GPA of 75% ➏ Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change
for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current entry requirements.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➏

Master of Actuarial • Provides initial actuarial education to graduates who have mathematical or • An undergraduate degree with a major sequence in a mathematically-based
Science statistical specialisations. subject (e.g. statistics or applied mathematics), or equivalent
Course fee to be Professional accreditation/affiliation: Institute of Actuaries of Australia. • GRE➎
advised Entry: Semester 1. • Personal statement➍.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Management • Equips graduates with the foundation training for entry to the accounting • An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent
(Accounting) profession. • GMAT➌
Course fee in 2010 per Professional accreditation/affiliation: Institute of Chartered Accountants in • Personal statement➍.
EFTSL➋: $29 030 Australia; CPA Australia.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Professional • Pathway to a career in professional accounting • An undergraduate degree in business/commerce, or equivalent
Accounting • Builds students’ technical skills and professional competencies in accounting OR
Course fee in 2010 per issues and practice that impact and drive internal and external decision-making. Successful completion of sufficient business/commerce breadth subjects as
EFTSL➋: $29 030 part of a non-Commerce New Generation degree to meet any prerequisites, or
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Institute of Chartered Accountants in equivalent
Australia; CPA Australia.
• At least one year of full-time, documented and relevant work and/or professional
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. experience
Duration: 1.5 years. • GMAT➌
• Personal statement➍.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➏

Postgraduate Diploma • Prepares students for a career in the finance industry. • An undergraduate degree with some studies in finance, or equivalent.
in Finance Pathway to: Master of Finance. At the minimum, you must have completed the equivalent of the University of
Course fee in 2010 per Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. Melbourne subjects 333-201 Business Finance and 333-301 Investments and
EFTSL➋: $29 030 Corporate Finance.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Accounting • An advanced, specialised degree for accountants, designed to extend skills and 2 years:
Course fee in 2010 per knowledge in professional accounting • An undergraduate degree in accounting, or equivalent
EFTSL➋: $29 030 • The program focuses on leading-edge accounting and business systems thinking • GMAT➌
and developments.
• Personal statement➍.
Professional accreditation/affiliation: CPA Australia.
1.5 years:
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
• An undergraduate degree in accounting, or equivalent, and at least one year of
Duration: 1.5 years or 2 years. full-time, documented and relevant work experience
• GMAT➌
• Personal statement➍.

Master of Applied • Focuses on the application of finance theory to practical problems • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, including one or more subjects
Finance • Aimed at those already working in finance or a finance-related industry. in introductory statistics and/or mathematics, or equivalent, and at least two
Course fee in 2010 per years of full-time, documented work experience in financial management and/or
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Finance and Treasury Association, Australian financial decision making
EFTSL➋: $29 030 Securities and Investments Commission.
• GMAT➌
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
• Personal statement➍.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Business • Provides a combination of core business knowledge together with essential skills 2 years:
and Information in IT management • An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent
Technology • Ideal for graduates seeking managerial or commercial roles • GMAT➌
Course fee in 2010 per • Provides essential business skills for leaders and professionals in the digital firm • Personal statement➍.
EFTSL➋: $29 030
• Combination of core business knowledge together with essential skills in IT 1.5 years:
management.
• An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent, and at least one year
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Australian Computer Society. of full-time, documented and relevant work and/or professional experience
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. • GMAT➌
Duration: 2 years or 1.5 years. • Personal statement➍.

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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➏

Master of Commerce • High-level academic training for those with demonstrated finance skills who wish • A four-year undergraduate degree with a specialisation in finance with a
(Finance) to deepen their knowledge and understanding. minimum average grade of 75%➊ in the specialisation, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per Thesis component: 25%. OR
EFTSL➋: $29 030 Successful completion of an equivalent preliminary course, normally the
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Postgraduate Diploma in Finance, with a minimum average grade of
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. 75%➊
Duration: 1 year. • GMAT➌
• Personal statement➍.

Master of Commerce • Provides business/commerce graduates with advanced level study in • An undergraduate degree in business/commerce with a major in management
(Management) management on an internationally recognised pathway. or a related discipline, or equivalent.
Course fee in 2010 Thesis component: 25% (in second year). • GMAT➌
per EFTSL➋: $29 030 Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). • Personal statement➍.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Commerce • Provides business/commerce graduates with advanced level study in marketing • An undergraduate degree in business/commerce with a major in marketing or a
(Marketing) on an internationally recognised pathway. related discipline, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per Thesis component: 25% (in second year). • GMAT➌
EFTSL➋: $29 030 Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). • Personal statement➍.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Economics • For students with prior training in economics who wish to acquire the advanced 2 years:
Course fee in 2010 per skills needed to practise as a professional economist in the public or private • An undergraduate or postgraduate degree with the equivalent of a major in
EFTSL➋: $29 030 sectors. economics, with a minimum average grade of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects,
Thesis component: 25% (in second year). including subjects which satisfy the prerequisites for both the core and
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). quantitative first year subjects in the Master of Economics
Entry: Semester 1. • GRE➎
Duration: 2 years or 1 year. • Personal statement➍.
1.5 years:
• Students who meet the following requirements may be admitted directly to the
second year of the program:
• A four-year honours degree in economics or a relevant postgraduate degree
with a minimum average grade of 70%➊
• Completion of subjects which satisfy the prerequisites for both the core and
quantitative second subjects in the Master of Economics
• Personal statement➍.

Master of Finance • Provides an understanding of financial management principles and their • An undergraduate degree with some studies in finance, or equivalent – contact
Course fee in 2010 per application to corporate financial policy. the Faculty for more details
EFTSL➋: $29 030 Professional accreditation/affiliation: CFA Australia, CPA Australia. • GMAT➌
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. • Personal statement➍.
Duration: 2 years. At the minimum, you must have completed the equivalent of the University of
Melbourne subjects 333-201 Business Finance and 333-301 Investments and
Corporate Finance.

Master of Human • Covers the main approaches to managing people at work and the factors that • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent
Resource Management influence human resource management practices • GMAT➌
Course fee in 2010 per • Graduates are prepared to analyse and develop advanced human resources • Personal statement➍
EFTSL➋: $29 030 policies and systems that are integrated with business strategy.
• At least two years of full-time, documented and relevant work
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Australian Human Resources Institute. and/or professional experience.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1.5 years.

Master of • Develops specialised management capabilities and resources for managers 2 years:
International Business seeking career advancement in international businesses and organisations. • An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent, and at least two years
Course fee in 2010 per Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. of full-time, documented and relevant work and/or professional experience
EFTSL➋: $29 030 Duration: 2 years or 1.5 years. • GMAT➌
• A personal statement➍.
1.5 years:
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent and at least
two years of full-time, documented and relevant work and/or professional
experience
• GMAT➌
• Personal statement➍.

Master of • Provides foundation training in business and economics, as well as specialist • An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent
Management training in organisational management. • GMAT➌
Course fee in 2010 per Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. • Personal statement➍.
EFTSL➋: $29 030 Duration: 2 years.

Master of Management • Focuses on business processes and operations that are supported by business • An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent
(Business Analysis and information systems, together with a suite of analytical methods from both • GMAT➌
Systems) financial and non-financial perspectives.
• Personal statement➍.
Course fee in 2010 per Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
EFTSL➋: $29 030 Duration: 2 years.

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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➏

Master of Management • Equips graduates with the skills and attributes required of professional • An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent
(Economics) economists in the public or private sectors. • GMAT➌
Course fee in 2010 per Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. • Personal statement➍.
EFTSL: $29 030 Duration: 2 years.

Master of • Provides graduates with advanced competencies, professional skills and • An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent
Management (Finance) knowledge in the finance discipline as a preparation for entry into the finance • GMAT➌
Course fee in 2010 per profession.
• Personal statement➍.
EFTSL: $29 030 Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Management • Enables graduates to develop, implement and control integrated marketing • An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent
(Marketing) programs and work closely with managers in other functional areas. • GMAT➌
Course fee in 2010 per Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. • Personal statement➍.
EFTSL: $29 030 Duration: 2 years.

RESEARCH DEGREES
Course name Key features Entry requirements ➏

Master of Commerce • Only offered in the area of actuarial studies • A four-year honours degree in actuarial studies, commerce or related discipline
Course fee in 2010 per • For students who want to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent with a minimum average grade of 70➊; or successful completion of a
EFTSL➋: $29 030 and sustained research in the field of actuarial studies preliminary course, normally a relevant postgraduate diploma, with a minimum
average grade of 70➊
• Thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and
make an independent contribution to original research. • GRE required➎
Thesis component: >50%. • Demonstrated evidence of research background.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1 year.

Doctor of Philosophy • Develop an independent, sustained and academically-supervised research • An Australian four-year honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline
(PhD) project investigating a specialised topic with a minimum average grade of 75%➊
Course fee in 2010 per • Produce an 80 000 word thesis, which is expected to make a significant new • Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they
EFTSL➋: $29 030 contribution to the discipline have conducted a research project equivalent to 55% of a year’s full-time study
• A coursework component is integral to nearly all of our PhD programs. at fourth year or masters level
Thesis component: >50%. • Applicants must also demonstrate the relevance of their research experience to
their proposed topic of research
Entry: Normally Semester 1.
• GMAT➌
Duration: 3 years.
• Personal statement➍ .

NOTES
➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load. ➌ The Graduate Management
Admission Test (GMAT) is a standardised assessment – delivered in English – that helps business schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and
management. Schools use the test as one predictor of academic performance in an MBA program or in other graduate management DEGREES. The GMAT measures basic verbal,
mathematical, and analytical writing skills that applicants have developed over a long period of time in their education and work. The Graduate School of Business and Economics will
waive the GMAT/GRE requirement for applicants with an undergraduate or graduate degree from an Australian university, who have achieved a GPA of 75%. ➍ Provide a personal
statement, of no more than 800 words, describing your personal motivation to undertake further study. The statement can include details of your personal circumstances as well as
your life and work experiences. ➎ The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) – General Test measures verbal reasoning, qualitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills
that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study. The GRE General Test scores are used by admissions or fellowship panels to
supplement undergraduate records and other qualifications for graduate study. The Graduate School of Business and Economics will waive the GMAT/GRE requirement for applicants
with an undergraduate or graduate degree from an Australian university, who have achieved a GPA of 75%. ➏ Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change
for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current entry requirements.

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Business and economics
Melbourne Business School
Melbourne Business School January 2009 full-time intake.
Student Snapshot
UK Vet takes time out to obtain his
MBA and look at the bigger picture.
His classmates from vet school are
established in compassionate careers as
vets throughout the world, however Jason
Chuei is looking at the bigger picture. His
long-term vision is to found or manage
an international non-profit organisation
to promote animal welfare and establish
neutering programs worldwide.
Achieving this requires an MBA, hence
his decision to settle in Australia for 16
months to study at Melbourne Business
School.
“A vet on the ground does a fantastic
job, but is only touching the surface. I’ve
always wanted to do an MBA, to get into
management and achieve much more,”
he says.
“The MBA will provide the leadership and
fundamental business skills necessary
to achieve this goal. It will also provide
access to the vast MBS alumni network
throughout the world, comprising people
who know how to make things happen”.
Melbourne Business School’s January
2009 intake highlights the School’s
distinctly international flavour. The
Class comprises 55 students from 25
countries with backgrounds ranging
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MBS student, Jason Chuei.
from engineering, to business, science,
law, arts and medicine, ensuring vibrant
classroom discussion.
Jason, 28, is from the UK. His career as
a small animal vet has taken him around
the world. He likes Melbourne.
“It has character, and in comparison to
New York, London or Sydney, it is smaller,
more relaxed and intimate”.
He has a clear post-MBA goal to establish
a non-profit organisation to promote
animal welfare, until then he is busy
immersing himself in school life.
Jason is taking subjects such as Social
Enterprise Development and Non-profit
Capital Markets to support his future goal
and his travel/research also continues,
with recent trips to Japan, Mexico and
Bermuda.
In September 2009 he spent time studying
at the Stern School of Business in New
York as part of MBS’ international
exchange program.
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A global Business School
Melbourne Business School (MBS) is
renowned for consistently delivering high
quality learning experiences and leading edge
business outcomes since offering Australia’s
first MBA in 1963.
MBS is one of the leading business schools
in Asia Pacific for management education and
executive development delivered through
Mt Eliza Executive Education.
Firmly grounded in Australia’s leading tertiary
institution, the University of Melbourne,
MBS is jointly established, owned and led by
corporate Australia and the University – with
ongoing involvement and support from the
business community across all programs.
The quality of the education provided by
MBS is consistently confirmed by leading
international publications. The flagship MBA
program is ranked No. 1 in Asia Pacific and
17th globally in The Economist’s ’Which
MBA? 2010’ report. Executive development
programs delivered through Mt Eliza
Executive Education were ranked No.1 in Asia
Pacific in both 2008 and 2009 by The Financial
Times.
All programs have received formal
international recognition, obtaining full EQUIS
accreditation – an independent stamp of
quality assurance by the European Foundation
for Management Development.
The school’s diverse structure, world-class
teaching standards and commitment to
its alumni ensures that MBS is a truly
international school with an impact that
is felt around the world.
General management
full-time programs
• MBA – full-time
• Executive MBA (EMBA)
Specialist programs
• Master of Management (Innovation)
• Master of Marketing
Combination programs
• JD/MBA
• MBA/Master of Marketing
• MBA/Master of Information Systems
PhD and Research programs
• PhD program.
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> Faculty Snapshot
Joshua Gans, Professor of
Management (Information Economics)
Mark Ritson, Associate Professor
of Marketing
International
leadership
Business education that inspires leaders is
built on a foundation of managerial knowledge
developed through involvement in the key
activities of consulting, teaching and research.
MBS faculty members work across these
key activities creating a powerful knowledge
base. They teach, consult with high-profile
commercial organisations, non-profit
companies and government agencies, sit
on boards and advisory committees and
comment in the media.
At MBS research is bold, complex and
rigorous. Students benefit from access to
international researchers such as Professor
Karen Jehn who specialises in negotiation and
conflict management. Leiden University in the
Netherlands named Professor Jehn the most
frequently cited psychologist in the nation.
Faculty bring real-world business knowledge
to the classroom. Associate Professor Mark
Ritson divides his time between teaching and
consulting.
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Karen Jehn, Professor of Management
(Organisational Behaviour)
Ian Williamson, Professor of
Human Resources Management,
Helen Macpherson Smith Chair of
Leadership for Social Impact
He has worked as a consultant for some of the
largest brands in the world including McKinsey,
Adidas, GlaxoSmithKline and LVMH - the
world’s largest luxury group. One of the world’s
leading marketing instructors, he has won
the teaching prize at London Business School
(2004), MIT (2009) and MBS (both 2008 and
2009). In a 2009 UK national survey, he was
voted one of Britain’s most admired marketers.
More Information
Melbourne Business School
200 Leicester Street, Carlton 3053
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010, Australia
T +61 3 9349 8396
F +61 3 9349 8799
E programs@mbs.edu
/ www.mbs.edu

Your MBS experience
MBS offers you a global experience – with
students, alumni, faculty and participating
organisations coming together from around
the world.
Highly esteemed academic leaders and
program directors are committed to lifelong
learning and reflect leading thinking and
practices through their teaching.
MBS students bring diverse backgrounds,
work histories, industry knowledge and life
experiences with them into the classroom.
This creates a dynamic learning environment.
You will learn immensely from peer interaction.
Our teaching approach incorporates syndicate
learning, case studies, regular assessments
and immersion in real-life industry projects.
You will benefit from:
• Industry integration
• Internship opportunities
• Exchange agreements with more than 40
globally renowned partner schools
• A
 ccess to Harvard Business School
case studies.
• Outside the classroom your student
experience continues via:
• Clubs
• On-campus seminars and forums
• Extracurricular activities designed to
encourage networking and provide a
holistic program experience.
Students are encouraged to cultivate
individual interests while at MBS.
International
Opportunities
MBS has extensive global partnerships
allowing students to spend a term studying
abroad.
MBA students can choose from one of more
than 40 prestigious international business
schools including 20 ranked in the Financial
Times’ top 50.
Subjects completed overseas are credited
towards your MBS degree. Students also
have the option to undertake the ’Industry
Studies in Asia’ subject. A key element of this
subject is a field visit to Asia where students
investigate key industries in an international
context.
Leading business schools maintain reciprocal
exchange arrangements with MBS. Several
cohorts of exchange students study
alongside MBS students each year enabling
the two groups to gain insights, skills and
understanding of how to relate to other
cultures.
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NOTES
➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load. ➌ Entry requirements listed
are a guide only and may be subject to change for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current entry requirements.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➌

Master of Business • Designed to promote career development and help students build their personal and leadership skills • A GMAT score
Administration (MBA) • Extend technical knowledge and gain access to networks vital to being a successful manager • An undergraduate degree
Course fee in 2010 per • Explore cutting-edge management themes in a well-structured, proactive and collaborative study environment, using • At least two years of full-time,
EFTSL➋: $59 000 total cases and teaching materials focusing on Australian, Asian and global issues. documented and relevant work
program fee + $2000 experience.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
acceptance fee for
international students. Internships/placements: Available.
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation.
Entry: Semester 1 January; Semester 2 August.
Duration: 16 months full time (20 months with internship placement).

Executive Master • Innovative modular program designed for senior executives seeking to develop their strategic and leadership capabilities. • Generally an undergraduate degree
of Business Professional accreditation/affiliation: European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation. • At least 10 years of full-time,
Administration (EMBA) documented and relevant work
Entry: Semester 2 October.
Course fee in 2010 per experience
Duration: Residential four 4-week modules with 3 to 4 months between each module. Total time 14 months.
EFTSL➋: $96 000 total • A GMAT score may be required.
program fee (inclusive
of most residential
expenses)

MBA/Master of • Jointly offered by the Melbourne Business School and The Department of Information Systems (Melbourne Graduate • A GMAT score
Information Systems School of Science) the MBA/MIS combines the study of Information Technology Management and Business • An undergraduate degree
Course fee in 2010 per Management
• At least two years of full-time,
EEFTSL➋: $80 000 - • It is designed for high-achieving students on a fast track to Chief Information Officer (CIO) positions in senior documented and relevant work
$82 000 total program management experience.
fee (actual cost • MIS and MBA graduates are successfully employed in multinational companies internationally.
dependant on chosen
Internships/placements: Available.
subject combination)
+ $2000 acceptance Professional accreditation/affiliation: European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation; the MIS is fully
fee for international accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
students. Entry: Semester 1 January; Semester 2 August.
Duration: 2 years.

JD/MBA • Designed for students who require legal expertise and a comprehensive management education • An undergraduate degree
Course fee in 2010 per • Jointly offered by Melbourne Law School and Melbourne Business School. • A GMAT score
EEFTSL➋: Professional accreditation/affiliation: European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation. • A LSAT score
$125 925 total
Entry: Semester 1 January; Semester 2 August. • At least two years of full-time,
program fee + $2000
Duration: 3 years. documented and relevant work
acceptance fee for
experience.
international students.

MBA/Master • Develop a more in-depth understanding of today’s management and marketing principles • An undergraduate degree
of Marketing • Study a combination of 26 core and elective subjects • A GMAT score
Course fee in 2010 per • On completion of the MBA, students choose an additional six subjects to qualify for the Master of Marketing (this extra • At least two years of full-time,
EFTSL➋: $76 700 total study can be completed in one term as a full-time student). documented and relevant work
program fee + $2000 experience.
Internships/placements: Available.
acceptance fee for
international students. Professional accreditation/affiliation: European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation.
Entry: Semester 1 January; Semester 2 August.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Management • Innovation is the key driver of industry and economic growth. This program equips students with the skills and • An undergraduate degree
(Innovation) knowledge to better understand the innovation process. It helps students learn how to commercialise intellectual • A GMAT score
Course fee in 2010 per property, how to fund entrepreneurial ventures, manage technical or scientific staff and how to promote innovation in
their organisations. It caters for the varying needs of professionals in government and private sectors. • At least two years of full-time,
EFTSL➋: $38 350 total documented and relevant work
program fee + $2000 Professional accreditation/affiliation: European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation. experience.
acceptance fee for Entry: Semester 1 January; Semester 2 August.
international students.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Marketing • Intended for those exploring or developing career opportunities in the marketing profession, or who work closely with • An undergraduate degree
Course fee in 2010 per marketing professionals in their management roles. • A GMAT score
EFTSL➋: $38 350 total Internships/placements: Available. • At least two years of full-time,
program fee + $2000 Professional accreditation/affiliation: European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation. documented and relevant work
acceptance fee for experience.
Entry: Semester 1 January; Semester 2 August.
international students.
Duration: 1 year.

RESEARCH DEGREES
Course name Key features Entry requirements ➌

Doctor of Philosophy • For outstanding students with demonstrated potential, the Melbourne Business School may • The minimum entry requirement for the PhD is an Australian four-
(PhD) provide supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The PhD degree is a University of year honours degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant discipline with
Scholarship or grant Melbourne degree, and is centrally administered by the PhD committee. a minimum average grade equivalent to 75%➊
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) • Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must
accreditation. demonstrate they have conducted a research project equivalent to
Entry: Flexible. 25% of a year’s full-time study at fourth year, or masters level
Duration: 3 years. • Applicants must also demonstrate the relevance of their research
experience to their proposed topic of research.

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EDUCATION
Melbourne Graduate
School of Education
Master of Teaching candidate, Peter Stanbrook on placement at Williamstown Primary School.
Research Snapshot
International partnerships
enrich research
The Melbourne Graduate School of
Education is a vibrant hub of research
activity, with 16 research centres and
groups producing nationally and
internationally significant research.
One of our largest research centres is the
Assessment Research Centre (ARC), led
by Professor Patrick Griffin. The ARC’s
work is making a significant impact on
schools in Australia, Vietnam, Hong Kong
and beyond.
ARC researchers have been involved in
the Vietnamese education system
since 1996 and, in 2009, completed a
project for the World Bank that assessed
primary school student achievement.
More recently, the team started a new
project, also for the World Bank, to
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Professor Patrick Griffin, Director of the
Assessment Research Centre
examine teaching and research in the
country’s 22 universities. In addition,
the ARC continues to work on an Asia
Development Bank project designed
to build capacity among Vietnamese
educators.
Here in Australia, the Centre’s work
is leading the way in the use of data
in teaching, and the development of
exciting new online testing technology.
For more information, please visit:
/www.education.unimelb.edu.au/arc
Overview
The Melbourne Graduate School of Education
(MGSE) is Australia’s foremost school of
education.
We are, on every measure, the leading
research school of education in Australia
and home to a number of internationally
renowned experts. The impact of our research
can be seen locally and internationally, in
classroom practice, education policy and
social institutions.
This research excellence informs every level
of study within MGSE, including the new
Master of Teaching program, the revised
Master of Education program, the Doctor of
Education (the largest professional doctorate
in the University), our PhDs in education
and our range of specialist professional
development programs. Our students have
the opportunity to work with some of the
world’s foremost experts in their field.
The Melbourne Graduate School of Education
embraces the study of education in its
broadest sense, covering areas as diverse as
early childhood education, classroom practice
in schools, and youth research in many non-
school contexts. This breadth of knowledge,
coupled with our depth of expertise, places
us among the world’s leading schools of
education.
There are a total of 16 research centres and
groups in the Melbourne Graduate School of
Education. Please see our website for a full list.
Research
Examples of current international research
projects at the Graduate School include:
• The E4Kids study, which is working with
partners in Canada and the UK to assess
what constitutes ’quality’ in Australian early
childhood education and care programs
• The 16-country Learner’s Perspective Study,
which has continued for ten years under
the leadership of Professor David Clarke
and his team at the International Centre for
Classroom Research
• The LH Martin Institute’s collaborative
study, The Changing Nature of the
Academic Profession, an international
comparative study across 25 countries.
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Your Graduate

>
School experience
A team of over 250 staff strive to ensure the
Internationally recognised staff
success of all MGSE students by providing a
supportive and nurturing learning environment.
We recognise that many international students
have unique issues not encountered by
local students. Our Student Experience and
Support Officer is available to help, providing
an important link between yourself, staff and
support services. This involves:
• Assisting you to access enrichment,
wellbeing and academic support services
both within and outside the University
• Organising and facilitating social events and
activities
• Organising and facilitating seminars Professor Collette Tayler, Chair of Early Professor Richard Teese, Director of the
targeting the academic needs of Childhood Education and Care. Centre for Post-compulsory Education
international students, including and Lifelong Learning (CPELL).
introductions to the role of teachers
in Australian schools and placement
preparation workshops.

Career outcomes
Graduates of the Melbourne Graduate School of
Education enjoy rewarding career opportunities,
with beginning teachers benefitting from
attractive starting salaries.
Experienced professionals studying in the
Graduate School enjoy increasing knowledge
and skills in their field, as well as the enhanced
career opportunities available after graduation. Professor Simon Marginson, Professor Professor Lyn Yates, Pro Vice-Chancellor
of Higher Education in the Centre for for Research at the University of
Our programs prepare you to work in your the Study of Higher Education. Melbourne and Foundation Professor
choice of education speciality: of Curriculum.
• Child care
• Pre-school
• Primary school
• Secondary school
International degree
recognition
• Adult education
• Vocational education and training The Master of Teaching (and Postgraduate
Diploma in Teaching) will allow you to teach
• Higher education overseas. It is recommended that you check
whether individual countries’ registering bodies
• Second language education recognise these qualifications.
• Policy
• Corporate.
You may also move into a range of other areas,
both here and abroad, including:
• Management More Information
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T +61 3 8344 8285
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➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load. ➌ The official 2010 fee rate for
the Master of Teaching course is $21,400 per 100 points (1 EFTSL). The 2010 fees payable by a student are dependent on the stream and mode of enrolment, as well as the years in
which study is undertaken. The fees quoted here are what students will pay for the proportion of their course completed in 2010. As fees rise up to 10% per annum the cost of study
in 2011 and beyond will differ from the rates outlined here.  Primary stream students do 100 points per annum over two years.  Accelerated mode students do 150 points in a single
calendar year with an optional 50 points in a subsequent calendar year.  Students enrolled in either reduced mode do 75 points per annum over two calendar years with an optional 50
points in a subsequent year. ➍ If you do not meet these minimum requirements you may be eligible for a 1.5 year program. See the Handbook or contact a student adviser for more
information. ➎ All graduating teachers are granted provisional registration with the VIT for two years. To become fully registered, you must demonstrate to the VIT that you meet their
standards of professional practice. This usually equates to one year of full time teaching. Visit www.vit.vic.edu.au for more information. ➏ Entry requirements listed are a guide only
and may be subject to change for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current entry requirements.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➏

Master of Teaching • For graduates from any discipline who wish to work in the early childhood education sector. • An approved undergraduate degree
(Early Childhood/Early Internships/placements: Placement: One or two days a week in an early childhood setting, starting from the first • IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band
Years) incorporating the few weeks of semester plus a full-time placement each semester. less than 6.0) or equivalent level on another
Postgraduate Diploma approved test.
in Teaching An internship can be undertaken in the final semester.
Course fee in 2010 per Professional accreditation affiliation: The Early Childhood stream is approved by Early Childhood Australia and
qualifies graduates to work in children’s services. The Early Years (prep to grade 2) option in the final 50 points of
EFTSL➋:
Accelerated stream: the Master of Teaching also leads to provisional registration➑ with the Victorian Institute of Teaching as a primary
$32 100 ➌ teacher.
Reduced stream: Streams: Accelerated full-time mode – Completed intensively over three semesters, option to exit with
$16 050 ➌ Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching after two semesters; Reduced full-time mode – Completed over five semesters,
option to exit with the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching after four semesters.
Entry: February.
Duration: 1–2.5 years.

Master of Teaching • For graduates from any discipline who wish to become primary teachers. • An approved undergraduate degree
(Primary) Internships/placements: Placement: Two days a week in a partner school, starting from the first few weeks of • IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band
Course fee in 2010 per semester plus a full-time placement each semester. less than 6.0) or equivalent level on another
EFTSL➋: $21 400 ➌ Professional accreditation affiliation: Leads to provisional registration➑ with the Victorian Institute of Teaching as approved test.
a primary teacher.
Streams: Standard full-time mode only.
Entry: March.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Teaching • For graduates from any discipline who wish to become secondary teachers. • An approved undergraduate degree
(Secondary) Internships/placements: Placement: One or two days a week in a partner school, starting from the first few Applicants for the Secondary stream must
incorporating the weeks of semester plus a full-time placement each semester. satisfy learning area studies requirements
Postgraduate Diploma within their undergraduate degree
in Teaching An internship can be undertaken in the final semester.
• IELTS: Learning areas — TESOL and English:
Course fee in 2010 per Professional accreditation affiliation: Leads to provisional registration➑ with the Victorian Institute of Teaching as Overall 8.0 (with no band less than 7.0) or
EFTSL➋: a secondary teacher. equivalent level on another approved test; all
Accelerated stream: Streams: Accelerated full-time mode – Completed intensively over three semesters, option to exit with other learning areas: overall 7.0 (with written 7.0
$32 100 ➌ Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching after two semesters; Reduced full-time mode – Completed over five semesters, and no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level on
Reduced stream: option to exit with the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching after four semesters. another approved test.
$16 050 ➌ Entry: February.
Duration: 1–2.5 years.

COURSEWORK DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➏

Graduate Certificate • Advanced English language studies • An undergraduate degree, or equivalent

in English as an • Learn how to use English in professional situations • IELTS: Overall 5.5 (with no band less than 5.0) or equivalent level on another approved
International Language test.
• Available only to students for whom English is a second or other language.
Course fee in 2010 per
Pathway to: Graduate Diploma in English as an International Language.
EFTSL➋: $10 700 per
semester full-time Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2; October.
Duration: 0.5 years.

Graduate Diploma • Advanced English language studies • An undergraduate degree, or equivalent

in English as an • Learn how to use English in professional situations • IELTS: Overall 5.5 (with no band less than 5.0) or equivalent level on another approved
International Language test.
• Available only to students for whom English is a second or other language.
Course fee in 2010 per
Pathway to: Master of English as an International Language.
EFTSL➋: $21 400
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2; October.
Duration: 1 year.

Postgraduate • Caters for the needs of those who wish to take a leadership role in • One of the following:
Certificate in assessment and evaluation practice. An approved undergraduate degree and an approved teaching qualification
Assessment and Pathway to: Master of Assessment and Evaluation. OR
Evaluation An approved four-year teaching degree or approved degree
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. OR
Course fee in 2010 per
Duration: 0.5 years. An approved degree or a graduate diploma in a social or human science and either a
EFTSL➋: $10 700 per
semester full-time record of research and/or publication equivalent to year four in education or at least
two years of documented relevant professional experience
• IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level on
another approved test.

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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➏

Postgraduate • Access the latest developments in research, policy and practice. • One of the following:
Certificate in Pathway to: Master of Education. An approved degree and an approved teaching qualification
Educational Studies OR
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. An approved four-year teaching degree, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per
Duration: 0.5 years. OR
EFTSL➋: $10 700 per
semester full-time An approved equivalent qualification which is recognised by MGSE as evidence of
adequate preparation for the course and has a record of professional or teaching
experience in a field and at a level acceptable to MGSE
• IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level on
another approved test.

Postgraduate • Training in the teaching of languages for employment outside Australia • One of the following:
Certificate in • For applicants who are already qualified to teach in Australia but do not An approved degree and an approved teaching qualification
Educational Studies have qualifications in teaching English as a second language (TESOL) and OR
(TESOL) wish to obtain an initial formal qualification in the specialisation of TESOL. An approved four-year teaching degree
Course fee in 2010 per OR
Pathway to: Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies (TESOL). An approved equivalent qualification which is recognised by MGSE as evidence of
EFTSL➋: $10 700 per
Internships/placements: 22 days of supervised observation in a setting adequate preparation for the course and has a record of professional or teaching
semester full-time
relevant to current or intended English language teaching work. experience in a field and at a level acceptable to MGSE
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. • A high degree of proficiency in English
Duration: 0.5 years. • IELTS: Overall 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level on another approved
test.

Postgraduate • A pathway into a research degree for those with a coursework masters • A masters degree in education (e.g. Master of Teaching, Master of Education) with a
Certificate in but who are currently ineligible for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). minimum average grade of 75%➊, or equivalent
Educational Research Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). • IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level on
Course fee in 2010 per Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. another approved test.
EFTSL➋: $10 700 per
Duration: 0.5 years.
semester full-time

Postgraduate Diploma • Training in the teaching of languages for employment outside Australia • One of the following:
in Educational Studies • For applicants who are already qualified to teach in Australia but do not An approved undergraduate degree and an approved teaching qualification
(TESOL) have qualifications in teaching English as a second language (TESOL) and OR
Course fee in 2010 per wish to obtain an initial formal qualification in the specialisation of TESOL. An approved four-year teaching degree
EFTSL➋: $21 400 OR
Pathway to: Master of TESOL. An approved equivalent qualification which is recognised by MGSE as evidence
Internships/placements: 22 days of supervised observation in a setting of adequate preparation for the course and a record of professional or teaching
relevant to current or intended English language teaching work. experience in a field and at a level acceptable to MGSE
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. • A high degree of proficiency in English
Duration: 1 year. • IELTS: Overall 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level on another approved
test.

Master of Assessment • Manage assessment and evaluation programs at a high level • One of the following:
and Evaluation • Make effective use of writing and research in assessment and evaluation A Postgraduate Certificate in Assessment and Evaluation
Course fee in 2010 per OR
• Develop superior knowledge, understanding and skills in assessment An approved degree or graduate diploma in a social or human science and a record of
EFTSL➋: $21 400 design, development and application as well as evaluation theory and research and/or publication equivalent to year four in education or at least four years of
practice.
documented, relevant professional experience ➍
Streams: Stream 100A (1 year) Coursework and Thesis A, Stream 100B (1
• IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level on
year) Coursework, Stream 150B (1.5 years) Coursework, Stream 150A (1.5
another approved test.
years) Coursework & Thesis A (Thesis component: <50%), Stream 150 (1.5
years) Coursework & Major Thesis (Thesis component: >50%).
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1–1.5 years.

Master of Education • Directed at practising professionals in a broad range of fields related to • One of the following:
Course fee in 2010 per education: early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary, vocational and An undergraduate degree and a fourth year level teaching qualification, or equivalent
EFTSL➋: $21 400 adult OR
• The degree also meets the needs of other professionals whose work has A four-year teaching degree, or equivalent
an educational component or some educational responsibility. • IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level on
Streams: Coursework (1 year); Research (1.5 years, thesis component: another approved test.
>50%). Please note: Research students must maintain a grade average of 75%➊ in all
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. coursework to progress to thesis.
Duration: 1–1.5 years.

Master of Education • Designed to prepare leaders in educational organisations to work in an • One of the following:
(Educational international environment in the 21st century. An approved honours degree in education
Management) Streams: Stream 100A (1 year) (Thesis component: >50%), Stream 100B OR
Course fee in 2010 per (1 year) Coursework, Stream 150A (1.5 years) Coursework & Thesis A A postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma in the field of education
EFTSL➋: $21 400 (Thesis component: <50%), Stream 150B (1.5 years) Coursework. OR
An approved four-year degree, or equivalent
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
• Coursework: At least two years of documented relevant professional experience for
Duration: 1–1.5 years. candidates with an approved four-year qualification but without an honours degree or a
postgraduate qualification in the field of education
• Coursework and research: At least two years of full-time, documented and relevant
professional experience, and a record of research activity and or publications
equivalent to 50 points of fifth year study, for candidates with an approved four-year
degree, or equivalent, but without an honours degree or a postgraduate qualification in
the field of education ➍
• IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level on
another approved test.

Master of Education • Gain skills in assessing and programming for children’s language and • One of the following:
(Language Intervention literacy development An approved undergraduate degree and an approved teaching qualification, or
and Hearing • Work effectively on language intervention for children with language delay equivalent
Impairment) or impairment, or children with hearing impairment. OR
Course fee in 2010 per An approved four-year teaching degree, or equivalent
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. OR
EFTSL➋: $21 400
Duration: 1 year. An approved equivalent qualification which is recognised by MGSE as adequate
preparation for the course along with a record of professional or teaching experience
in a field and at a level acceptable to MGSE
• IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level on
another approved test.

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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➏

Master of Education • Trains classroom teachers in special education and early intervention at • One of the following:
(Special Education, pre- and post-service levels An approved undergraduate degree and an approved teaching qualification, or
Inclusion and Early • Understand the learning and programming needs of children and students equivalent
Intervention) with disabilities enrolled in regular schools and preschools. OR
Course fee in 2010 per An approved four-year teaching degree, or equivalent
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. OR
EFTSL➋: $21 400
Duration: 1 year. An approved equivalent qualification which is recognised by MGSE as adequate
preparation for the course along with a record of professional or teaching experience
in a field and at a level acceptable to MGSE
• IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level on
another approved test.

Master of Education • Teach students with intellectual, physical, social-emotional and other • One of the following:
(Specific Learning related disabilities An approved undergraduate degree and an approved teaching qualification, or
Difficulties) • Meet the requirements for specialist positions in schools. equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per OR
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. An approved four-year teaching degree, or equivalent
EFTSL➋: $21 400
Duration: 1 year. OR
An approved equivalent qualification which is recognised by MGSE as adequate
preparation for the course along with a record of professional or teaching experience
in a field and at a level acceptable to MGSE
• IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level on
another approved test.

Master of Education • Develop and enhance knowledge and skills to promote student wellbeing • One of the following:
(Student Wellbeing) in schools. An honours degree in education and at least one year of documented relevant
Course fee in 2010 per Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. professional experience
EFTSL➋: $21 400 OR
Duration: 1 year. A postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma in the field of education and at
least one year of documented relevant professional experience
OR
An appropriate four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, and at least two years
of documented relevant professional experience
• IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level on
another approved test.

Master of Education • Place the analysis of Australian education policy in broader national and • One of the following:
Policy (International) international contexts of best practice An honours degree in education
Course fee in 2010 per • Receive a targeted program of study in three international systems. OR
EFTSL➋: $21 400 A postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma in the field of education
Internships/placements: An optional three-week study trip to three OR
European education and training systems to examine the main challenges An appropriate four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, and at least two years
facing educators and policymakers in an international context. of documented relevant professional experience
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. • IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level on
Duration: 1 year. another approved test.

Master of Educational • For psychologists who wish to work in educational settings (including • One of the following:
Psychology schools, TAFE colleges, universities, or those associated with hospitals, A four-year degree with honours in psychology
Course fee in 2010 per business and industrial organisations), either as staff members or as OR
EFTSL➋: $21 400 private practitioners. An equivalent qualification in psychology which renders the applicant eligible for
Pathway to: Doctor of Educational Psychology. Associate Membership of the Australian Psychological Society
Professional Accreditation Affiliation: Australian Psychological Society. • IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level on
another approved test.
Entry: Semester 1.
Please note: Applicants who wish to be considered for this program and have
Duration: 2 years. international qualifications, must provide confirmation from the Australian Psychological
Society (APS) confirming eligibility for Associate Membership. More information about
eligibility can be located via their website www.psychology.org.au

Master of English as an • Advanced English language studies • An undergraduate degree, or equivalent

International Language • Learn how to use English in professional situations • IELTS: Overall 5.5 (with no band less than 5.0) or equivalent level on another approved
Course fee in 2010 per • Available only to students for whom English is a second or other language. test.
EFTSL➋: $21 400 per
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2, October.
100 points of study
Duration: 4 semesters.

Master of Modern • Advanced course for both Australian and international students • One of the following:
Languages Education • Specialist studies in modern languages education (also known as An appropriate four-year degree comprising approved modern language and modern
Course fee in 2010 per languages other than English [LOTE] education). languages methodology studies and at least two years of documented relevant work
EFTSL➋: $21 400 experience
Streams: Stream 100A (1 year) Coursework and Thesis A (Thesis OR
component: <50%), Stream 100B (1 year) Coursework, Stream 150A (1.5 A three year degree and a Graduate Diploma in Education, comprising modern
years) Coursework & Thesis A (Thesis component: <50%), Stream 150B (1.5 languages methodology studies and at least two years of documented relevant work
years) Coursework. experience
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. OR
Duration: 1–1.5 years. The Postgraduate Certificate in Modern Languages Education➍
• IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level on
another approved test.

Master of Teaching • Specialist training in TESOL to those with qualifications in English language • One of the following:
English to Speakers TESOL who wish to obtain an advanced qualification An appropriate four-year degree and Postgraduate Certificate in TESOL, or equivalent
of Other Languages • Develop and improve understanding of the theories and practices OR
(TESOL) underpinning this field An appropriate four-year degree comprising TESOL methodology studies, and at least
Course fee in 2010 per two years of documented relevant professional experience
• Understand the acquisition of language in bilingual and multilingual OR
EFTSL➋: $21 400 settings A three-year degree and Graduate Diploma in Education comprising TESOL
• Understand language assessment and evaluation. methodology studies and at least two years of documented relevant work
Internships/placements: 1.5 year streams: 22 days of supervised experience➍
observation in a settings relevant to current or intended English language • IELTS: Overall 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level on another approved
teaching work. test.
Streams: Stream 100A (1 year) Coursework and Thesis A (Thesis
component: <50%), Stream 100B (1 year) Coursework, Stream 150A (1.5
years) Coursework & Thesis A (Thesis component: <50%), Stream 150B (1.5
years) Coursework.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1–1.5 years.

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RESEARCH DEGREES
Course name Key features Entry requirements ➏

Master of Philosophy • An internationally recognised masters (by research) degree • The minimum* entry requirement for the MPhil is an Australian four-year honours
Course fee in 2010 per • Develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a minimum overall average
EFTSL➋: $21 400 grade equivalent to an H2A (75%) at the University of Melbourne
• The thesis demonstrates a critical application of specialist knowledge and
makes an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of • IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level
research (Thesis component: >50%). on another approved test.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). *Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they
have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. at fourth-year, or masters level and must also demonstrate the relevance of their
Duration: 1.5 years. research experience to their proposed topic of research.

Doctor of Education • An advanced professional doctorate for experienced professionals with • A masters degree or equivalent in the discipline of Education or a relevant field to
Course fee in 2010 per educational responsibilities the proposed area of study, with a minimum average grade of 75%➊
EFTSL➋: $21 400 • Carefully designed to parallel candidates’ regular work, the course enables • Evidence of capacity to undertake research (such evidence may be the
experienced educators to carry out advanced academic and professional study completion of a research masters thesis, producing a sustained policy document,
which has direct relevance to their professional role. conference presentations, articles in professional journals, etc)
Streams: Coursework; Research (Thesis component: >50%). • IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. on another approved test
Duration: 3 years. • A documented record of at least five years of full-time professional or teaching
experience in a field relevant to the proposed area of study.

Doctor of Educational • Provides educational psychologists with a strong academic and research • One of the following:
Psychology orientation in their professional activities. An approved degree with honours with a minimum average grade of 75%➊ in
Course fee in 2010 per Thesis component: <50%. psychology, or an approved equivalent qualification in psychology which renders
EFTSL➋: $22 900 the applicant eligible for Associate Membership of the Australian Psychological
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Australian Psychological Society.
Society
Entry: Semester 1. OR
Duration: 3 years. Current enrolment in the Master of Educational Psychology degree with
successful completion of the following three subjects at 75%➊ average or
above: Research Methods, Counselling Skills for Educational Psychologists, and
Working with Groups: The Individual in the Social Context
• Entry is also subject to supervision and resource availability
• IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level
on another approved test.
Please note: applicants who wish to be considered for this program and have
international qualifications, must provide confirmation from the Australian
Psychological Society (APS) confirming eligibility for Associate Membership. More
information about eligibility can be located via their website: www.psychology.org.au.

Doctor of Philosophy • Completion of the PhD signifies that the holder has undertaken a substantial • The minimum entry requirement for the PhD is an Australian four-year honours
(PhD) piece of original research, which has been conducted (and reported) by the degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
Course fee in 2010 per holder under proper academic supervision and in a research environment for a of 75%➊
EFTSL➋: $21 400 prescribed period. • Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they
Thesis component: >50%. have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study
Entry: Flexible. at fourth year, or masters level
Duration: 3 years. • Applicants must also demonstrate the relevance of their research experience to
their proposed topic of research
• IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0) or equivalent level
on another approved test.

NOTES
➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load. ➌ The official 2010 fee rate for
the Master of Teaching course is $21,400 per 100 points (1 EFTSL). The 2010 fees payable by a student are dependent on the stream and mode of enrolment, as well as the years in
which study is undertaken. The fees quoted here are what students will pay for the proportion of their course completed in 2010. As fees rise up to 10% per annum the cost of study
in 2011 and beyond will differ from the rates outlined here.  Primary stream students do 100 points per annum over two years.  Accelerated mode students do 150 points in a single
calendar year with an optional 50 points in a subsequent calendar year.  Students enrolled in either reduced mode do 75 points per annum over two calendar years with an optional 50
points in a subsequent year. ➍ If you do not meet these minimum requirements you may be eligible for a 1.5 year program. See the Handbook or contact a student adviser for more
information. ➎ All graduating teachers are granted provisional registration with the VIT for two years. To become fully registered, you must demonstrate to the VIT that you meet their
standards of professional practice. This usually equates to one year of full time teaching. Visit www.vit.vic.edu.au for more information. ➏ Entry requirements listed are a guide only
and may be subject to change for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current entry requirements.

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ENGINEERING
Melbourne School of Engineering
Research Snapshot
Engineering bionic sight
In the 1970s, ground breaking research
at the University of Melbourne lead to a
successful cochlear implant – or Bionic
Ear – which is still regarded as one of
Australia’s finest scientific achievements.
Today, our researchers are leading
Australia’s efforts to develop a
bionic eye that will help people who
are visually impaired. The School’s
researchers are involved in Bionic Vision
Australia (BVA), a partnership of world-
leading Australian research institutions
collaborating to develop an advanced
retinal prosthesis – or bionic eye.
The partnership brings together world
leading experts in ophthalmology, bio-
engineering, material biocompatibility,
vision science and wireless integrated
circuit design, and is lead by Professor
Anthony Burkitt, head of the Neuro-
Engineering group at the University of
Melbourne and Assistant Director of the
Bionic Ear Institute.
Overview
The Melbourne School of Engineering was
the first engineering school to be established
in Australia, nearly 150 years ago. We are
internationally acclaimed, attracting students
from around the world to our distinctive
range of graduate research and coursework
programs.
As a leader in engineering education in
Australia, the School has an excellent suite
of Masters programs, offering professional
programs designed to provide global
accreditation and recognition, as well
as specialised programs for engineering
graduates seeking to further or diversify their
skills and disciplines.
The School is proud to offer the first suite
of professional Masters in Engineering to
be provisionally accredited by Engineers
Australia (the national body for engineering).
The professional Master of Engineering opens
the door to a global career to those with an
engineering background and those seeking to
enter the vibrant world of engineering.
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Circuit technology used to power the
Bionic Eye.
The bionic eye would work with a
computer chip that sits in the back of the
eye, linked up to a mini video camera
built into glasses that are worn by the
patient. Images captured by the camera
would be transmitted to the chip, which
would translate them into electrical
impulses that the brain can interpret.
The School’s specialised Masters in Engineering
provide the opportunity for engineering
graduates to enhance their career opportunities
through further study in technical and
entrepreneurial fields.
 rograms are taught by leading staff from our
P and design projects; internships and site
six departments:
• Chemical and biomolecular engineering
• Civil and environmental engineering
• Computer science and software
engineering
• Electrical and electronic engineering
• Geomatics
• Mechanical engineering.
Your Graduate School
experience
The Melbourne School of Engineering takes
an innovative approach to engineering
education, with an emphasis on problem-
based learning, team projects and the
development of professional practice
capabilities through the maintenance of an
e-portfolio. New spaces for formal learning,
private study and group work, such as the
Engineering Student and Learning Centres –
which feature 24 hour access and wireless
internet – have been designed to reflect these
contemporary approaches.
You will benefit from the School’s dedication
to best practice and support for students from
diverse backgrounds. You will have access
to the following opportunities and support
services:
• The Engineering Masters Orientation Camp
– held at the start of each semester, the
camp is an opportunity for you to make
friends beyond the classroom and meet
informally with lecturers. Find out more at:
/ www.youtube.com watch?v=qQTQ3mOT4EI
• The Engineering Learning Unit supports
the improvement of your learning
experience
• The Graduate Engineering Students Club
operates from the School’s Graduate
Student Lounge and welcomes students
from across the world
• Industry engagement – the School is
committed to ensuring at least 50%
of subjects offered include industry
involvement through guest lectures and
teaching programs; involvement in research
visits
• The School’s Career Programs Officer
provides advice and programs to assist you
with your transition to work.
Career outcomes
The Melbourne School of Engineering’s
programs open doors to a diverse range of
international careers for our graduates. These
opportunities include traditional engineering
roles but also broader possibilities such as
merchant banking, management consulting or
biotechnology.
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Employers around the world recognise the
strong work ethic, motivation and problem
solving skills of our graduates. They are found
in managerial and leadership roles in top
international companies such as:
• ExxonMobil
• Ford Motor Company
• Boston Consulting Group
• Toshiba
• Kodak
• Agilent Technologies
• Shell
• Oracle Systems
• KPMG
• Ericsson.
The initiatives and the services of the School’s
Career Programs Officer also support you in
your transition from study to work.
Leading the
>
call in tele-
communications
Kambiz Agahian chose to study
the Master of Telecommunications
Engineering at the University
of Melbourne because of the
opportunity to work with world
leaders in the telecommunications
industry such as Dr Bob Warfield and
Dr Barry Dingle.
Studying with the Melbourne School
of Engineering gave Kambiz the
opportunity to be involved in a range
of projects, such as evaluating the
possibility of delivering broadband
networks through a sewage
system, designing a new content
caching algorithm for web access
in Australian remote areas, using
models of bacteria to manage next
generation networks and analysing
IMS mobile systems.
A network administrator before
completing the course, Kambiz
now works for Cisco Systems, a
multinational company and one
the most important designers,
manufacturers and sellers of
networking and telecommunication
solutions, where he finds he needs
to stay up to date with the latest
technologies in order to meet his
clients’ needs.
Kambiz was a recipient of the
Marconi Medal in 2008, given to the
graduate with the highest academic
achievement in the Master of
Telecommunications.
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International leadership
The Melbourne School of Engineering is known
as a leader in pioneering research programs
– our courses are designed and taught by
internationally recognised staff such as:
• Professor Stan Skafidas – led the Gigabit
Wireless Chip team, which developed a
silicon chip set to unwire the office and
home in the future
• Professor Ivan Marusic – an Australian
Research Council Federation Fellow and
Director of the Fluids and Thermal Sciences
Team in the Department of Mechanical
Engineering
• Associate Professor Hector Malano and
the Hydrology team in the Department of
Civil and Environmental Engineering – with
the School’s Hydrology team pioneered the
development of irrigation operation models
which have improved irrigation delivery and
been adopted across Asia
• Professor Frank Caruso – leading a team
of nanotechnology researchers who are
working on a new generation of drug
delivery systems to improve healthcare.
Professor Frank Caruso – leading research in
nanotechnology, developing systems for drug
delivery for the treatment of cancer, AIDS and other
diseases.
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Our research staff are leading initiatives
through our research centres and institutes,
including:
• Institute for a Broadband Enabled Society
(IBES)
• CRC for Greenhouse Gas Technologies
(CO2CRC)
• Advanced Centre for Automotive Research
and Testing
• Australia-China Centre on Water Resources
Research
• NHMRC Centre of Clinical Research
Excellence - Gait Analysis and Gait
Rehabilitation
• Neuroengineering Research Laboratory
• Peer-to-Peer Networks and Applications
Research Laboratory.
International degree
recognition
The Master of Engineering suite has
provisional* accreditation from the
Engineers Australia.
In addition:
• T
 he Master of Engineering (Software) is
accredited by the Australian Computer
Society
• T
 he Master of Engineering (Chemical and
Biomolecular Engineering) is accredited by
the Institute of Chemical Engineers
• T
 he Master of Engineering (Geomatics)
is accredited by the Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors
• T
 he Master of Information Technology is
accredited by the Australian Computer
Society
• T
 he Master of Spatial Information Science
is accredited by the Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors.
* Full accreditation is only granted when the first
students graduate from the program.
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Old Engineering Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010, Australia
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➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load. ➌ Duration of the professional
Master of Engineering varies according to the extent of prior studies. Students with an appropriate undergraduate background in engineering may complete the course in two years
or less, students with a non-engineering background may complete the course in three years. ➍ Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for entry in
2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current entry requirements.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Engineering • Developed with three types of students in mind:
Course fee in 2010 per • Students articulating from Bachelors degrees at the University of Melbourne
EFTSL➋: $29 650 with a major or sequence in engineering systems
• Engineering graduates without internationally recognised professional
accreditation
• Non-engineering graduates with an appropriate maths and science
background who want to study and qualify as a professionally accredited
engineer.
Internships/placements: Students have the opportunity to pursue an industry-
based design project to integrate with the professional practice units offered in
the course, and industry internship opportunities are available.
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Provisionally accredited by Engineers
Australia.
Streams: Biomedical; Biomolecular; Chemical; Civil; Electrical; Environmental;
Geomatics; Mechanical; Mechatronics; Software; Structural.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1.5–3 years ➌.
• Biomedical, Biomolecular, and Chemical streams: An undergraduate degree
in any discipline with a minimum average grade of 65%➊ in the final two years;
25 points of first year mathematics (specifically Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra,
or equivalent); Either 25 points of first year biology or 25 points of first year
chemistry (or equivalent).
• Civil/Software/Structural Streams: An undergraduate degree in any discipline
with a minimum average grade of 65%➊ in the final two years; 25 points of first
year mathematics (specifically, Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra, or equivalent); 25
points of science (any).
• Electrical stream: An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum
average grade of 65%➊ in the final two years; 25 points of first year
mathematics (specifically, Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra, or equivalent); 25
points of first year physics (or equivalent).
• Environmental and Geomatics streams: An undergraduate degree in any
discipline with a minimum average grade of 65%➊ in the final two years; 25
points of first year mathematics (specifically, Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra, or
equivalent) 25 points of science (any).
• Mechanical/Mechatronics Stream: An undergraduate degree in any discipline
with a minimum average grade of 65%➊ in the final two years; 25 points of first
year mathematics (specifically, Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra or equivalent); 25
points of first year physics (or equivalent).

Master of Information • Designed for graduates in engineering and the physical sciences seeking
Technology professional development and enhancement of their IT knowledge, or for
Course fee in 2010 per professionals with a background in other disciplines working in the IT industry
EFTSL➋: $31 900 without formal IT qualifications but with a broad interest in the scientific and
engineering applications of the technology.
Note: Students with an approved four-year degree with a substantial component
in computing may be eligible for advanced standing of up to four subjects – the
course then becomes an eight-subject program (one year).
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Australian Computer Society.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1–1.5 years.
• A four-year degree in software engineering or computer science with a minimum
average grade of at least 65%➊ in the final year;
OR
A three-year undergraduate degree in engineering, software, computer science
or science with a minimum average grade of at least 65%➊ in the final year and
two years of full-time, documented and relevant work experience
• Computer programming work experience may enable selection into the program
for students with limited formal computer qualifications.

Master of Spatial • A professional entry masters qualification for graduates with an undergraduate • An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum average grade of
Information Science degree in any discipline. 65%➊, or equivalent.
Course fee in 2010 per Professional accreditation/affiliation: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
EFTSL➋: $31 900 Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 2 years.

COURSEWORK DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Postgraduate • The Postgraduate Certificate will be used to qualify students for further graduate studies • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent.
Certificate in in a related area to their previous engineering degree and to provide foundation studies
Engineering for students who have an engineering degree and who want to expand or update their
Course fee in 2010 per knowledge.
EFTSL➋: $15 950 • May be a pathway to further graduate studies.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 0.5 years.

Master of Biomedical • Aims to train engineers to analyse a problem from both an engineering and biological • A four-year undergraduate degree in engineering or science with a
Engineering science perspective /Scientists may need preliminary studies before being admitted to this minimum average grade of 70%, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per program. OR
EFTSL➋: $31 900 Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. A three-year undergraduate degree in engineering or science with a
minimum average grade of 70%➊, or equivalent, and at least two
Duration: 1 year.
years of full-time, documented and relevant work experience.

Master of Engineering • Addresses demand from the emerging information and communication technology (ICT) • A four-year engineering, software, computer science or science
Distributed Computing market degree with a minimum average grade of 65%➊, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per • Emphasises use of industry standards and Internet-based distributed computing must include mathematics with at least one computer programming
EFTSL➋: $31 900 technologies in the development of networked enterprise systems and their applications subject
OR
• Three different program durations available – duration is contingent upon previous study A three-year undergraduate engineering degree in software,
background in computing. computer science or science degree with a minimum average
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Australian Computer Society. grade of 65%➊, or equivalent must include mathematics with at
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. least one computer programming subject and two years of full-time
documented and relevant work experience.
Duration: 1, 1.5 or 2 years.

Master of Engineering • Designed to bridge the business knowledge gap between engineering, technology and • A four-year degree in engineering or science in a relevant discipline
Management management with a minimum average grade of 70%➊
Course fee in 2010 per • Equips the engineer or scientist with the skills required at management levels of technology- OR
EFTSL➋: $31 900 based enterprises A three-year undergraduate degree in engineering or science degree
• Acquire an overview of the legal, commercial, marketing and human issues that a manager in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade of 70%➊
needs in a technical environment. and at least two years of full-time, documented and relevant work
experience.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year.

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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Engineering • An eight-subject program designed to meet the needs of graduates working, or wishing to • A four-year degree in engineering or science in a relevant discipline
Project Management work, in areas where advanced understanding is required of the theoretical and practical with a minimum average grade of 65%➊
Course fee in 2010 per principles of project management OR
EFTSL➋: $31 900 • Includes procurement, project team leadership skills, establishment of staff employment A three-year undergraduate degree in engineering or science degree
conditions and development of appropriate mechanisms and styles for project management. in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade of 65%➊ and
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Australian Computer Society. two years of full-time, documented and relevant work experience.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Engineering • Designed for those whose first degree is in civil engineering and who require advanced • A four-year undergraduate degree in civil engineering with a
Structures knowledge of structural issues such as ecologically sustainable buildings and design of minimum average grade of at least 65%➊, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per structures for extreme loading such as earthquake, wind blast and fire OR
EFTSL➋: $31 900 • The program may also suit graduates of architecture programs. A three-year undergraduate degree in civil engineering with a
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. minimum average grade of at least 65%➊, or equivalent, and at
least two years of full-time, documented and relevant work-
Duration: 1 year. experience.

Master of • Designed to meet the needs of graduates seeking to enhance their career prospects or • A four-year degree in engineering or science in a relevant discipline
Environmental seeking a career change in the area of environmental engineering with a minimum average grade of at least 65%➊
Engineering • Aims to provide participants with an advanced understanding of the practice of OR
Course fee in 2010 per environmental management and sustainable development A three-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a
EFTSL➋: $31 900 • Course incorporates studies in water resources management, energy studies and minimum average grade of at least 65%➊ and at least two years of
development technologies. full-time, documented and relevant work experience.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Geographic • Designed to meet the needs of graduates employed in the disciplines associated with land • A four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Information Technology administration, natural resources management, urban planning and conservation OR
Course fee in 2010 per • Gain detailed knowledge of the theory, technology and application of geographic information A three-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and
EFTSL➋: $31 900 systems (GIS) as a subset of the broad discipline of the management of spatial data. at least two years of full-time documented and relevant work
experience.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Mining • Designed to meet the educational needs of students interested in obtaining knowledge of • A four-year undergraduate engineering degree in civil, mechanical
Engineering the mining industry or mining engineering, with a minimum average grade of 70%➊,
Course fee in 2010 per • Gain qualifications acceptable for employment as mining engineers in the mining industry. or equivalent.
EFTSL➋: $31 900 Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of • Designed for students with an electrical and electronics engineering degree that want to • A four-year undergraduate electrical engineering degree with a
Nanoelectronic specialise in the design of nano-electronic integrated circuits and systems. minimum average grade of 65%➊ in the final year
Engineering Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. OR
Course fee in 2010 per A three-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and
Duration: 1.5 years.
EFTSL➋: $31 900 at least two years of full-time, documented and relevant work
experience.

Master of Software • Designed to provide advanced computing knowledge for students who wish to develop their • An approved four-year degree with substantial computing content*
Systems Engineering career in the broad field of computing as well as a minimum average grade of 70%➊
Course fee in 2010 per • Gain a thorough understanding of key areas of computer science and software engineering OR
EFTSL➋: $31 900 A four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and
• Provides an introduction to research skills in a selected area and a possible pathway to
considerable industry experience in the field of computing or
research
software engineering.
• Improves computer communication skills, both oral and written.
*As a minimum, the computing background should include solid
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. experience with Unix and C programming, as well as a good
Duration: 1 year. knowledge in the areas of data structures and algorithms for sorting,
searching and graph manipulation, software development principles
and tools, and software design, including object-orientated design.

Master of • Designed to provide students with the technological and competitive skills needed in the • A four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a
Telecommunications design and engineering of modern telecommunications systems and networks minimum average grade of 70%➊ in the final year and/or relevant
Engineering • Develop a fundamental understanding of the principles of telecommunications engineering industrial experience.
Course fee in 2010 per and the basic principles underlying the planning and management of telecommunications
EFTSL➋: $31 900 networks
• Develop high-level oral and written communication skills specific to the needs of the
telecommunications industry
• Develop the mathematical, computational and design skills necessary for the solution of
theoretical and practical telecommunications problems.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year.

RESEARCH DEGREES
Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Philosophy • For graduates to define and manage a research project characterised by • A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a minimum
Course fee in 2010 per originality and independence. average grade of 75%➊
EFTSL➋: $31 500 Thesis component: >50%. • Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they have
Streams: Civil and environmental; Electrical and electronic; Chemical and conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study at fourth
biomolecular; Geomatic; Computing and software; Mechanical; Biomedical. year, or masters level.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2, flexible.
Duration: 1.5–2 years.

Doctor of Philosophy • For graduates who demonstrate academic leadership, independence, • The minimum entry requirement for the PhD is an Australian four-year Honours
Course fee in 2010 per creativity and innovation in their research work. degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
EFTSL➋: $31 500 Thesis component: >50%. of 75%➊
Streams: Civil and environmental; Electrical and electronic; Chemical and • Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they have
biomolecular; Geomatic; Computing and software; Mechanical; Biomedical. conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study at fourth
year, or masters level
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2, flexible.
• Applicants must also demonstrate the relevance of their research experience to their
Duration: 3 years.
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HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
Melbourne Dental School
Students in the clinical practice laboratory.
Research Snapshot
Changing preventative dentistry
by tackling oral disease
Professor Eric Reynolds AO FICD FTSE,
Head of the Melbourne Dental School,
is a world leading dental researcher.
Professor Reynolds’ work on the
molecular basis for dental caries and
the periodontal diseases has changed
the practice of dentistry by promoting
minimal intervention and prevention.
Dental caries and the periodontal
diseases cost around A$3 billion in
treatment annually in Australia.
After investigating the molecular
processes involved in dental caries
initiation and progression, Professor
Reynolds showed that the early disease
stages were reversible and could be
repaired without invasive procedures.
He developed a new technology, based
on phosphopeptides from the milk
protein casein that stabilise and deliver
bioavailable calcium, phosphate and
fluoride ions to the tooth surface to
promote the non-invasive repair of
early dental caries. This technology is
referred to as casein phosphopeptide
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amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-
ACP) and casein phosphopeptide
amorphous calcium fluoride phosphate
(CPP-ACFP) and has been trademarked
as RECALDENT. Products based on
CPP-ACP/CPP-ACFP technology are used
in dental practices in Australia, Japan,
Asia, Europe and the USA and generate
over A$300 million in sales annually.
Professor Reynolds’ research on
chronic periodontitis has identified a
small number of bacterial pathogens
associated with disease. This research
has further identified unique virulence
factors associated with these pathogenic
bacteria, which can explain their link
with periodontitis and certain systemic
diseases. These virulence factors have
been developed as a vaccine that
has been shown to be efficacious in
experimental animal models. Professor
Reynolds and his research team are
working with leading international
companies to commercially develop
this vaccine to substantially reduce the
social and economic burden of disease
caused by these pathogenic bacteria.
Professor Reynolds’ research has resulted
in 16 patents and five license agreements
with major international companies.
Overview
The Melbourne Dental School is ranked as a
global leader along with the dental schools
at Harvard University and the University of
Toronto. The School is one of the leading
dental education and research organisations
in Australia.
Fundamental to the Melbourne Dental School
are four principles:
• Prevention
• Early diagnosis
• Minimal intervention
• Evidence-based practice.
Graduate courses offered by the Melbourne
Dental School include:
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (leading to
general dental registration)
• Master of Science (Biomedical and Health
Sciences)
• Master of Philosophy
• Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (leading to
specialist practice)
• Doctor of Philosophy.
The Melbourne Dental School has a major
commitment to dental education and the
training of dental therapists and dental
hygienists. We are at the forefront of graduate
dental education and have Australia’s largest
graduate program.
The Melbourne Dental School is one of
four schools in the Faculty of Medicine,
Dentistry and Health Sciences. The Faculty
is internationally renowned for its global
leadership in health research, policy and
practice. The University educates more health
professionals, graduates more research and
higher degree students, provides more peer
reviewed papers and attracts more nationally
competitive funding than any other Australian
University.
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International
leadership
Research
In recent years, the Melbourne Dental School
has attracted more nationally competitive
research funding than any other dental school
in Australia. In 2003–4, the Melbourne Dental
School established a Cooperative Research
Centre for Oral Health Science and the
Victorian Centre for Oral Health Science,
whose researchers work closely with the Bio
21 Institute.
The key areas of research are:
• Population oral health and periodontics
• Growth and development
• Oral anatomy, medicine and surgery
• Restorative dentistry.
One new area of research is investigating
the links between periodontal disease, heart
attack and stroke.
The Melbourne Dental School provides a
stimulating and intellectually challenging
environment at the forefront of oral health
science research with state-of-the-art
technologies and international collaborations
with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific
region.
The Melbourne Dental School is a core
participant in the Cooperative Research
Centre for Oral Health Science that brings
together scientists, dentists, population
health experts and manufactures to find new
and efficient ways of reducing the burden of
oral disease in Australia and internationally.
Other core participants include Australian and
Japanese manufacturers.
Research highlights include:
• The adoption in approximately 50 countries
of a topical treatment, (Tooth Mousse Plus),
which helps prevent dental decay and
reverse the damage decay causes to teeth
• The identification of antibodies with the
necessary specificity and sensitivity to
reliably predict the progression of the gum
disease, periodontitis. This discovery will
contribute to the development of a chair
side diagnostic for dental practice
• The Oral Health Informatics project that
focuses on reducing inequalities in oral
health status through more efficient and
targeted delivery of public dental services
and dental programs.
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Your Graduate School
experience
• The teaching staff are highly skilled
clinicians and researchers
• We offer you some of the best high-tech
dental teaching facilities in the Southern
Hemisphere
• The veracity of our research results ensures
high recognition of your qualification
• Melbourne Dental School is located in the
vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Melbourne
and surrounded by major hospitals and
research institutes
• The University of Melbourne offers dental
students a number of scholarships.
The Melbourne Dental School encourages a
collegiate atmosphere for graduate degree
study. You will attend and present discipline-
focused seminars where interaction with your
fellow students is paramount. Senior students
assist new arrivals in clinical and didactic
sessions. Clinical expertise is sought from the
local specialist community as well as from
international visitors to the School.
Students attend international and local
conferences and are required to publicly
present their research findings as part of their
course requirements. During their time with
the Melbourne Dental School, students from
different specialties and research areas get
to know each other and become part of a
supportive group. In addition, academic staff
are able to provide you with detailed feedback
on your progress to enhance your learning
experience.
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Career outcomes
Graduates from the Melbourne Dental School
are well prepared to work in ever-changing and
complex environments where leadership and
highly sophisticated clinical skills are in demand.
International experience has shown that
graduates from the Melbourne Dental
School are in high demand and employers
and clinicians consistently rank Melbourne
Dental School graduates highly. Our graduates
pursue careers in private and public practice
and clinical and basic science research.
International graduates from the Melbourne
Dental School have a variety of career
outcomes. Many return to their home country
as specialist dentists to practise and teach
within their university and public health
sectors. Some choose to remain in Australia
to practise, pursue a research career or both.
Happily, some choose to stay with the School
as researchers and teachers.
International graduates occasionally undertake
two graduate degrees, one in specialist
dentistry and the other in research. These
people are highly sought after as academic
staff in universities around the world.
International degree
recognition
 he Doctor of Dental Surgery leads to
T
registration as a general dentist with the
Dental Practice Board in every state of
Australia and in New Zealand.
 he Doctor of Dental Surgery is the only
T
graduate program in Australia for training
dental practitioners that provides graduates
with a professional doctorate qualification
comparable to other international programs.
More Information
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720 Swanston Street
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➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load. ➌ Eligible international
students completing the Bachelor of Biomedicine or Bachelor of Science in 2010 and commencing the Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2011 will pay a reduced fee of $55,000 per annum.
➍ Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current
entry requirements.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Doctor of Dental • A new masters-level entry to practice degree that prepares graduates to work • An undergraduate degree in science or a health science-related discipline with
Surgery as general dental practitioners the equivalent of 12.5 points (one unit) of Human Anatomy, 12.5 points (one unit)
Course fee in 2011 per • Offers comprehensive didactic and clinical training in all areas of dental practice. of Physiology and 12.5 points (one unit) of Biochemistry at 200 level (second-
EFTSL➋: $60 000 ➌ year) or above (must be completed within the last 10 years)
Internships/placements: Yes (60%).
• Completion of the GAMSAT. International applicants may choose to sit one of the
Entry: Semester 1. following in place of the GAMSAT: MCAT, US DAT, Canadian DAT, UK GAMSAT
Duration: 4 years. or BMAT
• The University of Melbourne’s Bachelor of Biomedicine and Bachelor of Science
are ideal pathways to the Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Master of Science • Research is available in a wide range of disciplines. See www.dent.unimelb. • Bachelor degree with a major in an appropriate discipline with at
(Biomedical and Health edu.au for details least a 65%➊ average in the major or equivalent.
Sciences) • Students undertake a substantive research project as well as a broad range of
Course fee in 2010 per coursework subjects including a professional tools component.
EFTSL➋: $27 750 Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 2 years.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Doctor of Clinical • Advanced development of clinical, academic and research skills necessary for a • An undergraduate dental degree, graduating amongst the top 5–10% of the
Dentistry career in academia, research or speciality practice undergraduate class
Course fee in 2010 per • Course comprises clinical training (50%), coursework (20%) and research • High academic merit judged on attending professional development courses,
EFTSL➋: $44 650 (30%). research publications, and membership of professional organisations
Entry: Semester 1. • At least two years of full-time continuous clinical work experience since
Duration: 3 years. graduation.

RESEARCH DEGREES
Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Philosophy • Research is available in a wide range of disciplines. See www.dent.unimelb. • A four-year honours degree in a relevant science or biomedicine discipline with a
(MPhil) edu.au for details minimum average grade of 75%➊ or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per • Students conduct substantial original research in the area mutually agreed upon • Science or Biomedicine applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree
EFTSL➋: $28 850 by the student and their supervisor. must demonstrate they have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). a year’s full-time student load at fourth year or masters level
Entry: Flexible. • Science or Biomedicine applicants must also demonstrate the relevance of their
research experience to their proposed topic of research.
Duration: 1.5 years.
Applicants who have completed a professional degree such as a Bachelor of Dental
Science will be assessed individually and are deemed to have met the requirement
to provide evidence of research ability with the completion of a professional
degree.

Doctor of Philosophy • Research is available in a wide range of disciplines. See www.dent.unimelb. • A four-year honours degree in a relevant science or biomedicine discipline with a
(PhD) edu.au for details minimum average grade of 75%➊ or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per • Students conduct substantial original research in the area mutually agreed upon • Science or Biomedicine applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree
EFTSL➋: $28 850 by the student and their supervisor. must demonstrate they have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of
Entry: Flexible. a year’s full-time student load at fourth year or masters level
Duration: 3 years. • Science or Biomedicine applicants must also demonstrate the relevance of their
research experience to their proposed topic of research.
Applicants who have completed a professional degree such as a Bachelor of Dental
Science will be assessed individually and are deemed to have met the requirement
to provide evidence of research ability with the completion of a professional
degree.

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HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
Melbourne Medical School
Student Snapshot
Perspectives of our
teachers and students
“When I studied Medicine at the
University of Melbourne, I was the only
female international student and there
were only 10 international students in
the whole school. The situation is very
different today,” reflects Professor Doris
Young, Associate Dean (Academic) in
the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and
Health Sciences.
“I was born in Shanghai, but my family
moved to Hong Kong during turbulent
political times in China. I was sent to
Australia to complete my schooling and
matriculated at University High School
before starting my medical degree at
Melbourne in 1967,” adds Professor
Young.
“There were very few international
students back then and we had to
mix and communicate with the local
students as best we could.”
Fast forward 40 years, and Professor
Young is heavily involved with the
international and local students as
Associate Dean (Academic), as a
teacher and mentor in the Faculty, and
in her role as general practitioner in a
community practice.
“International students have contributed
so much to the University of Melbourne
and to the medical profession. They
bring a richness and diversity of culture
and understanding of health globally
which adds to the student experience
for everyone. When our international
students return to their respective
communities they remain part of
our marvellous international alumni
community.”
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Doris and Kristie.
Singaporean student Kristie Fan is in
her final year of medicine and has loved
her time in Melbourne. Like Professor
Young, Kristie’s parents encouraged her
to pursue her studies overseas.
“I looked at different courses in the UK
and in Australia and decided to come
to Melbourne. It has been an amazing
time and being here has offered me
a great work/life balance. The course
hasn’t been overwhelming and I have
really engaged with the social life
of Melbourne. The lifestyle factor of
Melbourne was a huge drawcard in
attracting me here,” enthused Kristie.
Kristie is completing her training with
Doris Young at Dianella Community
Health Services in Broadmeadows. She
hopes to pursue her passion to become
an ophthalmologist.
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COURSE INFORMATION – GRADUATE SCHOOLS
Overview
The Melbourne Medical School is internationally
renowned for its global leadership in teaching and
training and health research, policy and practice.
It is the oldest medical school in Australia. Our
strength in research is based on our outstanding
graduates and world leading researchers.
The Melbourne Medical School encompasses
all major fields of medicine, rural health and
psychology.
The vision of the Melbourne Medical School is
to make an impact on global health through the
training of outstanding health professionals and
researchers.
Our alumni include Nobel Laureates Sir Frank
Macfarlane Burnet (1960) and Sir John Eccles
(1963). Current academic staff include Professor
Peter Doherty (1996 Nobel Prize in Medicine)
who discovered how the immune system
recognises virus-infected cells.
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health
Sciences is Australia’s largest biomedical
research faculty. The University graduates more
health professionals and attracts more national,
peer-reviewed medical research funding than
any other medical and health sciences faculty in
Australia.
The Faculty is centred in one of world’s most
highly concentrated precincts of biomedical
research and public health – the Parkville
Precinct. The partnerships with leading medical
research institutes, world-class tertiary hospitals
and extensive community based services
provide researchers with unrivalled access to
opportunities for cooperation, collaboration and
consultation with others engaged in similar
pursuits.
The courses taught at the Melbourne Medical
School include:
Entry to professional practice
• Doctor of Medicine
• Master of Psychology
Graduate coursework
• Master of Medicine (various disciplines)
• Master of Psychiatry
• Master of Genetic Counselling
• Master of Adolescent Health and Welfare
• Master of Clinical Audiology.
 elbourne Medical School graduates are
M
equipped to become outstanding doctors and
world-class leaders in their specialist field.
You will benefit from the University’s strong
links to industry, community and professional
bodies with access to internships, mentor
programs and career support services.
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International
leadership
Research
• The Melbourne Medical School is in the
Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health
Sciences, which has over 1000 researchers
in areas ranging from clinical and population
science to biotechnology and genetics
• The number of peer reviewed articles
published by Faculty researchers either
individually or in collaboration with affiliates,
grew from 1264 in 2005 to 3273 in 2008
• O
 ur faculty receives one of the largest
proportional and total funding from the
National Health and Medical Research Council
(NHMRC). National competitive grants
received in 2009 were in excess of A$97
million with approximately A$550 million
received since 2000.
Research Snapshot
Leighton Kearney is completing
his PhD on Aortic Stenosis, which
is a narrowing of the aortic valve
that places fatal stress on the heart
muscles. Doing his PhD at the
University of Melbourne has allowed
Leighton to enrich his clinical skills
and be able to research new medical
techniques and practices.
Leading researchers
• Professor James Angus, Dean of the
Faculty, is one of the top 20 most cited
research scientists in Australia. His research
contributions are fundamental in pre-clinical
pharmacology in relation to cardiovascular
and pain reducing drugs
• Professor James Best, Head of School,
leads the Centre for Clinical Research
Excellence in Diabetes which brings
together the University’s leading
researchers to combat the growing
prevalence of diabetes across all ages
• Arthritis is among the nation’s top five
health priorities in chronic illness and has
a profound debilitating impact on children,
adolescents and adults. Associate Professor
Amanda Fosang’s research team has
identified the enzyme that causes cartilage
degradation in arthritis, leading to work on
new therapies to prevent disability
• Professor James McCluskey is investigating
how genes control immunity, which
underpins our understanding of the basis
for individual differences in response to
infections, cancer and susceptibility to
autoimmune diseases.
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Interns at the University’s Department of Medicine at the Austin Hospital, Heidelberg.
Your Graduate
School experience
Entry to professional
practice courses
Doctor of Medicine
The Doctor of Medicine begins with an
intensive year of study on campus in
biosciences, clinical medicine, population
health and behavioural science. You will spend
the next two years learning the fundamentals
of clinical practice. Your final year is spent in
advanced clinical placement and undertaking
an in-depth research project.
One semester will be dedicated to a scholarly
selective research project and aligned
coursework to build on your research skills.
A capstone semester will help build your
specialist skills in medical practice. You will
also have the opportunity to participate in
an annual medical conference interacting
with leaders in research policy and clinical
healthcare.
A rural health experience is incorporated
in the MD program and provides you
with professional health education and
research training in a rural context. Based
at Shepparton in the Goulburn Valley, we
have major nodes at Ballarat and Wangaratta
and associations with nearly 40 smaller
towns in rural Victoria. We offer an exciting
range of multidisciplinary opportunities for
undergraduate and graduate students and
practising health professionals.
Master of Psychology/PhD
You can apply for the Master of Psychology
if you have completed an accredited
undergraduate major in psychology and a
fourth year of study. Another premier program
conducted by the school is the combined
Master of Psychology/PhD, which allows
graduates to practice as a psychologist as well
as enter into the research/academic field.
Research higher degrees
The Melbourne Medical School is world
renowned for its biomedical research.
Research higher degrees are a fantastic way
to enhance your knowledge in your particular
area of expertise, whether it is biomedicine,
infection and immunity or cancer. Honours,
Doctor of Medical Science and PhD courses
provide a wonderful opportunity to enhance
your learning experience, and to create
valuable, practical solutions to global health
issues.
Postgraduate coursework
The Melbourne Medical School offers a variety
of graduate courses to enhance and develop
careers in the health sciences.
More Information
Melbourne Medical School
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010, Australia
T +61 3 8344 5890
F +61 3 9347 7084
E mdhs-sc@unimelb.edu.au
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NOTES
➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load. ➌ Eligible international students
completing the Bachelor of Biomedicine or Bachelor of Science in 2010 and commencing the Doctor of Medicine in 2011 will pay a reduced fee of $55,000per annum. ➍ Entry requirements
listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current entry requirements.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Doctor of Medicine • A new masters-level professional entry degree
Course fee in 2011 per • Prepares students for the full range of clinical practice and research and
EFTSL➋: $60 000 ➌ provides bioscience teaching in world-class research areas
• An integrated bioscience program led by clinical cases
• Early clinical contact will be a feature of the program and will build, in a
structured way, communication and clinical reasoning skills
• The clinical years of the course will consolidate bioscience knowledge into a
clinical context with an emphasis on evidence-based practice.
Internships/placements: A pre-internship program will complete the course.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 4 years (425 credit points)
• An undergraduate degree with the completion, at second year level, of the
equivalent of a 12.5 credit point subject in each of anatomy, physiology and
biochemistry (must have been completed within the last 10 years)
• Completion of the GAMSAT or MCAT (for international students outside of
Australia)
• Satisfactory performance in multi mini interview (MMI).
The Bachelor of Biomedicine and Bachelor of Science courses at the University of
Melbourne are ideal pathways to this program.

Master of Clinical • Provides comprehensive training in clinical audiology in preparation for clinical • An undergraduate degree in a science or health related discipline.
Audiology practice
Course fee in 2010 per • Students undertake supervised clinical work in a variety of health care settings.
EFTSL➋: $34 300 Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Genetic • Genetic counsellors work in a team, providing information about genetic • An undergraduate degree in science, humanities or nursing
Counselling conditions to enable individuals and families to make informed decisions and OR
Course fee in 2010 per choices about reproduction At least five years of documented, relevant work experience
EFTSL➋: $32 150 • The course is an entry point into the profession of genetic counselling • Consideration is given to any work experience (paid or voluntary) relevant to the
• Subjects are taught in a small group interactive mode and include genetics, field of genetic counselling.
communication and counselling subjects, with the integration of theory into
practice through supervised clinical placements in a clinical genetics setting
• A small supervised research project is included.
Professional accreditation/affiliation: This program meets the requirements for
eligibility to register as a genetic counsellor in Australia and also the UK, Canada,
South Africa, New Zealand, South East Asia and India.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Psychology • Provides training in professional areas of the discipline of psychology, and: • A four-year accredited degree in psychology with a minimum average grade of
Course fee in 2010 per • A grounding in the theoretical, conceptual and empirical foundations of 75%➊ in the fourth year, or equivalent
EFTSL➋: $32 150 psychology • Selection is also based on suitability for professional training.
• Supervised practical experience
• Research training.
Streams: Clinical psychology, clinical psychology (child specialisation), clinical
neuro-psychology.
Internships/placements: Yes (25%).
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Australian Psychological Society.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 2 years.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Graduate Diploma in • Challenges and debate surround the field as the dynamism of youth interfaces • An undergraduate degree in teaching, nursing, social work or a relevant discipline
Adolescent Health and with a changing environment OR
Welfare • Whether a social worker, doctor, teacher or counsellor or other related degree, At least five years of relevant documented work experience
Course fee in 2010 per there is much to learn about working for the health and wellbeing of young OR
EFTSL➋: $28 800 people. A combination of an undergraduate degree and relevant work experience.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year (distance education only).

Graduate Diploma in • The course offers a flexible route to allow candidates with a science degree • An undergraduate degree in science, engineering or other approved qualification
Biotechnology to upgrade or extend their professional qualifications and improve their career with first-year studies in biology and chemistry.
Course fee in 2010 per opportunities in the exciting field of biotechnology
EFTSL➋: $35 750 • The field offers employment opportunities in both medical and other industries
• Students chose from a wide range of subjects plus a laboratory research
project.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year.

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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Graduate Diploma • For people working in clinical medicine, academia, government or the • An undergraduate degree in sciences or health sciences or equivalent.
in Drug Evaluation pharmaceutical industry
and Pharmaceutical • Covers basic pharmacology and toxicology, pharmaceutical chemistry, clinical
Sciences pharmacology and therapeutics, statistics and epidemiology and legal and
Course fee in 2010 per ethical requirements involved in drug development and regulation in Australia
EFTSL➋: $38 700 and overseas
• For those who are active in or interested in becoming involved in the drug
development and regulation process.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1 year.

Graduate Diploma in • Provides health care professionals working in the mental health field with the • An undergraduate degree in a child health or mental health setting in medicine,
Mental Health Science means to develop understanding and clinical skills. psychiatry, psychology, social work, occupational therapy, speech pathology,
Course fee in 2010 per Entry: Semester 1. dentistry, psychiatric nursing, counselling, or equivalent
EFTSL➋: $32,150 Duration: 1 year. • Candidates should be currently working within a related field
• A police check and a ’Working with Children’ check are required for the infant and
parent mental health stream.

Graduate Diploma in • Enables students who have no background in psychology to pursue full • An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent.
Psychology undergraduate psychology studies
Course fee in 2010 per • This program will provide a pathway for students to pursue further studies in
EFTSL➋: $35 350 the field of psychology.
Entry: January.
Duration: 1 year (3 semesters).

Postgraduate Diploma • A fourth-year program designed to provide students with flexibility and choice in • An undergraduate degree including an accredited three-year sequence in
in Psychology coursework areas, as well as a significant research component. psychology with a minimum average grade of 75%➊, or equivalent.
Course fee in 2010 per Entry: Semester 1.
EFTSL➋: $28,250 Duration: 1 year.

Master of Adolescent • Challenges and debate surround the field as the dynamism of youth interfaces • An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, e.g. education, health science,
Health and Welfare with a changing environment social work or a related discipline
Course fee in 2010 per • Whether a social worker, doctor, teacher or counsellor or other related degree, OR
EFTSL➋: $32,150 there is much to learn about working for the health and wellbeing of young Significant relevant work experience.
people
• The Masters offers those who work with young people an opportunity to
become skilled and knowledgeable in adolescent health, while increasing
research and clinical skills.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 2 years (distance education only).

Master of Health • The course is designed to provide health care professionals working in the • An undergraduate degree relevant in a child health or mental health setting in
Sciences mental health field with the means to develop understanding and clinical skills. medicine, psychiatry, psychology, social work, occupational therapy, speech
Course fee in 2010 per Streams: Infant and Parent Mental Health. pathology, dentistry, psychiatric nursing, counselling, or equivalent
EFTSL➋: $44 650 Entry: Semester 1. • An approved graduate diploma or equivalent qualification.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Medicine • Two coursework disciplines are available: paediatrics and women’s health. • An undergraduate degree in medicine of at least two years standing, or
Course fee in 2010 per Entry: Semester 1. equivalent
EFTSL➋: $43 170 Duration: 2 years. • Candidates will be expected to have current registration status from the
appropriate medical registration board
• Not less than two years of experience as a medical officer in a hospital affiliated
to an appropriate university for the purposes of teaching.

RESEARCH DEGREES
Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Health • The course offers the opportunity to undertake research in a variety of • An approved undergraduate degree and a graduate diploma, or equivalent.
Sciences disciplines including genetic counselling, drug evaluation and pharmaceutical
Course fee in 2010 per sciences or transcultural mental health.
EFTSL➋: $28 870 Thesis component: 100%.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Entry: Flexible.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Medicine • The course offers candidates the opportunity to research a specific aspect of • An undergraduate degree in medicine of at least two years standing, or
Course fee in 2010 per medicine and requires submission of a thesis of approximately 40 000 words. equivalent
EFTSL➋: $44 650 Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). • Candidates will be expected to have current registration status from the
Entry: Flexible. appropriate medical registration board
Duration: 2 years (candidates whose exemption from part one is approved • Not less than two years of experience as a medical officer in a hospital affiliated
complete the course in one year). to an appropriate university for the purposes of teaching.

Master of Primary • The course offers candidates the opportunity to research a specific aspect • An undergraduate degree with honours or postgraduate diploma in a relevant
Health Care of primary health care and requires submission of a thesis of approximately discipline, or a degree in a relevant discipline
Course fee in 2010 per 30 000 words. • At least two years of full-time, documented and relevant professional or work
EFTSL➋: $28 870 Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). experience.
Entry: Flexible.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Surgery • Candidates have the opportunity to research a specific aspect of surgery and • An undergraduate degree in medicine of at least two years standing, or
Course fee in 2010 per are required to submit a thesis including a critical review of the literature in the equivalent
EFTSL➋: $44 650 relevant field. • Candidates will be expected to have current registration status from the
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). appropriate medical registration board
Entry: Flexible. • Not less than two years of experience as a medical officer in a hospital affiliated
Duration: 2 years (candidates whose exemption from part one is approved to an appropriate university for the purposes of teaching.
complete the course in one year).

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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Psychology/ • The program combines the thesis requirements of the PhD degree with the • A masters degree in psychology of an approved honours standard
PhD coursework and placement components of the Master of Psychology degree. OR
Course fee in 2010 per Streams: Clinical psychology; Clinical psychology (child specialisation); Clinical A four-year accredited degree in psychology with a minimum average grade of
EFTSL➋: $32 150 neuro-psychology. 80%➊ in the fourth year of study, or equivalent
Internships/placements: Yes (12.5%). • Selection is also based on suitability for professional training.
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Australian Psychological Society.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 4 years.

Doctor of Medical • The Doctor of Medical Science degree is the senior professional research • An undergraduate degree in medicine of at least two years’ standing, or
Science doctorate and may be taken by approved candidates as a supervised research equivalent.
Course fee in 2010 per program in any research area of the Faculty.
EFTSL➋: $44 650 Entry: Flexible.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Philosophy • Develop advanced skills in conducting independent and sustained research • A four-year honours degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average
(MPhil) Medicine • The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and grade of 75%➊, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per make an independent contribution to existing scholarship • Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they
EFTSL➋: $32 400 • Students produce a thesis of approximately 30 000–40 000 words. have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study
at fourth year, or masters level.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Entry: Flexible.
Duration: 1.5 years.

Master of Philosophy • An internationally recognised Masters (by research) degree • At least a four-year honours degree with a minimum grade average of 75%➊,
(MPhil) Rural Health • Students develop advanced skills in conducting independent and sustained or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered by the selection
Course fee in 2010 per research committee to be equivalent
EFTSL➋: $32 400 • The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and • Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they
make an independent contribution to existing scholarship have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study
• Students produce a thesis of approximately 30 000–40 000 words at fourth year, or masters level.
• Opportunity to undertake research in rural health, based at the Shepparton
Campus (200km north of Melbourne) of the University.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Entry: Flexible.
Duration: 1.5 years.

Master of Philosophy • Independent research is conducted under the supervision of a member of • A four-year accredited degree in psychology with a minimum average grade of
(MPhil) Psychology academic staff and a thesis is submitted that is externally examined 75%➊ in the fourth year of study, or equivalent.
Course fee in 2010 per • Students also complete four graduate seminars and participate in the
EFTSL➋: $28 850 Department’s weekly staff colloquium series.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Entry: Flexible.
Duration: 1.5 years.

Doctor of Philosophy • From a broad range of disciplines, students produce a substantial and original • The minimum entry requirement for the PhD is an Australian four-year honours
(PhD) Medicine thesis based on in-depth research under academic supervision. degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade of
Course fee in 2010 per Entry: Flexible. 75%➊
EFTSL➋: $28 850 Duration: 3 years. • Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they
have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study
at fourth year, or masters level
• Applicants must also demonstrate the relevance of their research experience to
their proposed topic of research
• Applicants are normally required to have completed a research project
component that accounts for at least 25% of their year’s work at fourth year or
at masters level
• The applicant’s degrees and/or professional experience must demonstrate that
their knowledge of the discipline in which they plan to undertake their research
higher degree is current.

Doctor of Philosophy • Independent research is conducted under the supervision of a member of • A masters degree in psychology of an approved honours standard
(PhD) Psychology academic staff and a thesis is submitted that is externally examined OR
Course fee in 2010 per • Students also complete four graduate seminars and participate in the A four-year accredited degree in psychology with a minimum average grade of
EFTSL➋: $28 850 Department’s weekly staff colloquium series. 80%➊ in the fourth year of study, or equivalent.
Entry: Flexible.
Duration: 3 years.

Doctor of Philosophy • Students undertake a substantial piece of original research under academic • At least a four-year honours degree with a minimum grade average of 75%➊
(PhD) Rural Health supervision based at the Shepparton Campus (200km north of Melbourne) of or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered by the selection
Course fee in 2010 per the University. committee to be equivalent
EFTSL➋: $28 850 Thesis component: >50%. • The completed degree must be in an area that is relevant to the intended PhD,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. including sufficient specialisation such that the applicant will have already
Duration: 3 years. developed an understanding and appreciation of a body of knowledge relevant to
the intended PhD
• Applicants are normally required to have completed a research project/
component that accounts for at least 25% of their year’s work at fourth year or
at masters level
• The applicant’s degree(s) and / or professional experience must demonstrate that
their knowledge of the discipline in which they plan to undertake their research
higher degree is current.

NOTES
➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load. ➌ Eligible international students
completing the Bachelor of Biomedicine or Bachelor of Science in 2010 and commencing the Doctor of Medicine in 2011 will pay a reduced fee of $55,000per annum. ➍ Entry requirements
listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current entry requirements.

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Melbourne School
of Health Sciences
Overview
The Melbourne School of Health Sciences is
a vibrant multidisciplinary school of nursing,
physiotherapy and social work. It is one of
four schools in the Faculty of Medicine,
Dentistry and Health Sciences, which is
internationally renowned for its global
leadership in health research, policy and
practice.

The courses taught at the Melbourne School

of Health Sciences include:

• Master of Nursing Science

• Master of Advanced Nursing Practice
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Practice
• Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing Practice
• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Primary
Care Nursing
Intensive care training at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
• Master of Social Work
• Master of Advanced Social Work

Student Snapshot • Master of Advanced Social Work (Research)

• Master of Physiotherapy (Coursework)
• Master of Philosophy
After completing a Master of Accounting • Doctor of Physiotherapy (from 2011)
Vishal Vishal decided that he needed a
career change. His initial experience in • Doctor of Clinical Physiotherapy.
the payroll department of a local business
made him quickly realise that finance was

’’
not something that he wanted to do for
his entire life. On face value nursing may
seem a world apart from his previous
experience, but it was something that he
soon became passionate about. Student Profİle
“Nursing had always appealed to me. Jocelyn Atubo is
When I found that I could directly do a studying in the
masters program without having to do an muscular skeletal
undergraduate degree in nursing to enter masters program
the field, I decided to go back to college in physiotherapy
again,” Vishal explains. after completing
Master of Nursing Science student
her undergraduate
“I decided to do nursing at the University degree in Holland.
of Melbourne as I had always believed Vishal Vishal
Her research
nursing to be a very satisfying career and involves hands-on
it would provide ample opportunities to The University of Melbourne has turned
out to be the perfect fit for Vishal, and experience, which
observe people. I could also learn about improves her
different cultures.” he is particularly enthusiastic about the
people on campus. He is also excited clinical skills and
Vishal is thoroughly enjoying his course, about the possibilities that have arisen reasoning.
and loves that the skills he is developing during his course. “Subjects are very well updated
are ones that he can continue to build and are inclined towards an overall
upon. He notes that his new career has a “There are many more part time job development within the program. Most
high level of employability. opportunities while you are studying. importantly the program also provides
The University of Melbourne has a very hands-on experience which improves
“There are multiple career paths and good public transit system that makes clinical skills and reasoning in the field
options to choose from,” enthuses Vishal. your life easy,” Vishal says. of physiotherapy,” Jocelyn says.

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Students engaged in communication skills development for social work.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is the clinical science of
prevention, diagnosis, treatment and
management of disorders of human function and
movement rehabilitation, manual therapy and life
style advice.
As primary contact practitioners,
physiotherapists have the responsibility
of making informed and collaborative clinical
decisions regarding the health and well being of
people who seek their expertise.
Career outcomes
Graduates from the Doctor of Physiotherapy are
immediately employable following registration
with the Physiotherapists Registration Board.
You will be extremely well prepared to work
in an ever-changing and complex environment
where leadership and clinical skills are in high
demand. Employers and clinicians repeatedly
rate our graduates highly.
Graduates in physiotherapy pursue careers in
a wide range of health settings including:
• Hospitals
• Outpatient care
• Private practice
• Sporting and rehabilitation facilities
• Community organisations
• Government and industry bodies.
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Social work
Social workers are committed to the pursuit of
social justice, the enhancement of quality of
life and the development of the full potential
of each individual, group and community in
society. Social workers address the barriers,
inequities and injustices that exist in society
by active involvement in situations of personal
distress and crisis.
Career outcomes
Completion of the Master of Social Work
program leads to eligibility for membership of
the Australian Association of Social Workers
(AASW). Membership of the Association is
recognised Australia-wide and in many other
countries.
Social workers are employed in a wide range
of government and community service
agency settings, focused on:
• Children
• Youth and family
• Women
• Ageing
• Migrants
• Justice and correctional services
• Community counselling
• Advice, support and resource services.
We have an excellent employment record for
our graduates in a wide range of fields.
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Nursing
Nursing at Melbourne seeks to influence
professional practice through high quality
educational experiences for students, the
conduct of practice-based research and
knowledge transfer. Our philosophy is that
clinical practice and practice-based research
are integral to the education of nurses and
advancing the profession. Our courses recognise
the nature of contemporary health care delivery
in light of the impact of rapidly changing medical
and information technologies, consumer demand
and government economic and health policies.
Career outcomes
Nursing graduates are immediately employable
following registration with the Nurses Board of
Victoria. Our graduates are practice-ready and
bring a level of maturity to their practice due to
the combination of the depth and breadth of
experience from their bachelor degree combined
with the Master of Nursing Science. Nursing is a
portable qualification for those who wish to work
locally, nationally or internationally.
More Information
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The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010, Australia
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➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load. ➌ Eligible international
students completing the Bachelor of Biomedicine or Bachelor of Science in 2010 and commencing the Doctor of Physiotherapy in 2011 will pay a reduced fee of $33,000 per annum.
➍ Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current
entry requirements.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Nursing • This course prepares graduates for professional practice as registered Division 1 • An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent
Science nurses with the Nurses Board of Victoria. • The successful completion of one tertiary unit of study in human biology, or
Course fee in 2010 per Internships/placements: Students undertake clinical placements within affiliated equivalent, is highly recommended as applicants are assumed to have some
EFTSL➋: $21 400 hospital networks throughout their course enrolment. grounding at a tertiary level in human anatomy before commencing the course.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 2 years (five semesters).

Master of Social Work • Prepares students for professional practice in a diverse range of social work • An undergraduate degree or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per contexts • At least 40 hours documented, part-time relevant work experience over at least
EFTSL➋: $22 900 • Provides a nationally and internationally benchmarked course of study in the three months (work experience may be paid or unpaid and should normally be
theory and practice of social work. substantiated by an appropriate professional reference)
Internships/placements: Students undertake two field work placements during • A statement of up to 500 words by the applicant.
the course.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 2 years (five semesters).

Doctor of • A new masters-level graduate entry professional degree commencing in 2011. • An undergraduate degree in any discipline (must have been completed within
Physiotherapy Professional accreditation/affiliation: Graduates will be eligible to apply for the last 10 years)
Course fee in 2011 per registration as a physiotherapist in any state within Australia and may be eligible • Applicants must have completed, or be in the final year of completing, an
EFTSL➋: $36 000 ➌ to study and work overseas. undergraduate degree which includes at least one subject in each of human
Entry: Semester 1. anatomy and human physiology
Duration: 3 years. • Selection is based upon GPA and multi-mini interviews.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Postgraduate • Extend undergraduate nursing knowledge and skills into an area of beginning • An undergraduate degree in nursing, or equivalent; and meet requirements for
Certificate in Nursing specialty nursing practice their chosen specialty
Practice • Develop clinical competencies in a workplace environment assessed by clinical • For further information regarding specialty entry requirements see
Course fee in 2010 per experts. www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au/courses
EFTSL➋: $21 800 Entry: Semester 1. • Students must be employed in an appropriate role to undertake the clinical
Duration: 1 year (part-time only). components of the course
• Applicants must be eligible for unrestricted registration as a Division 1 nurse with
the Nurses Board of Victoria.

Postgraduate • Enhances knowledge and skills in specific areas of physiotherapy • A degree that allows the applicant to practise as a physiotherapist
Certificate in • Several areas of practice available: paediatrics, women’s health and cardio • Applicants should normally have at least two years of clinical experience with at
Physiotherapy respiratory. least one year in the area of specialisation
Course fee in 2010 per Entry: Semester 1. • Both academic achievement and clinical experience will be considered by the
EFTSL➋: $29,050 selection committee.
Duration: 0.5 years.

Postgraduate Diploma • Extend nursing knowledge into an area of specialty nursing to develop a level of • An undergraduate degree in nursing, or equivalent; and meet requirements for
in Nursing Practice clinical competence consistent with proficient specialty practice their chosen specialty
Course fee in 2010 per • Develop attributes of greater depth and complexity of knowledge in a speciality • For further information regarding special entry requirements see
EFTSL➋: $21 800 • For clinical specialisation streams, see additional entry requirements at www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au/courses
www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au. • At least one year of documented clinical experience in the area of course
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. specialisation
Duration: 1 month intensive. • Applicants must be eligible for unrestricted registration as a Division 1 nurse with
the Nurses Board of Victoria.

Master of Advanced • Gain the confidence and skill to provide the best possible health care for • Undergraduate degree in nursing, or equivalent
Nursing Practice consumers • Students must be employed in an appropriate role to undertake the clinical
Course fee in 2010 per • Masters-prepared nurses will assume a major responsibility in developing components of the first year of the course
EFTSL➋: $21 800 new professional roles, devising new models of care and overseeing dynamic • For streams without clinical specialisation, at least one year of documented
changes to practice postgraduate clinical experience within the past five years; or streams with
• For clinical specialisation streams, see additional entry requirements at www. clinical specialisation, satisfactorily meet requirements for registration by the
nursing.unimelb.edu.au. Nurses Board of Victoria in Divisions 1, 3 or 4.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of • Designed to meet the needs of qualified and experienced physiotherapists to • A degree that allows the applicant to practise as a physiotherapist
Physiotherapy advance theoretical and clinical skills in their chosen field of practice • At least two years of documented clinical experience, including one year in the
Course fee in 2010 per • Streams: Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy; Women’s health and pelvic area of course specialisation.
EFTSL➋: $32 150 floor; General physiotherapy ; Musculoskeletal physiotherapy; Neurological
physiotherapy; Paediatric physiotherapy; Sports physiotherapy.
*Some streams are offered only every two years.
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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Advanced • The Master of Advanced Social Work (MASW) is an exciting, flexible degree that • A qualifying Australian Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent
Social Work allows you to further advance your professional development in your areas of • Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association
Course fee in 2010 per interest. It offers a research-informed curriculum with a strong emphasis on the of Social Workers
EFTSL➋: $32 150 integration of theory and practice
• Two years of documented professional social work practice.
• The degree is specifically tailored to experienced and qualifies social workers
who wish to update their knowledge and take a leadership role in their particular
area of practice, or for those wishing to acquire skills in a new area
• Within such a degree, you can chose from a pool of specialist subjects and
focus on specialist areas such as: child and family; clinical practice; health;
human services management; and mental health.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year.

Doctor of Clinical • Designed to meet the needs of qualified and experienced physiotherapists to • A masters degree in physiotherapy (coursework or research) with a minimum
Physiotherapy advance their knowledge, clinical skills and expertise in their chosen field of average grade of 70%➊
Course fee in 2010 per physiotherapy. • At least two years of documented clinical experience.
EFTSL➋: $31 150 Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 3 years (or 2 years after completing a masters degree).

RESEARCH DEGREES
Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Advanced • Combine coursework with extensive independent research in social work • A qualifying Australian Bachelor of Social Work within the past 10 years with a
Social Work (Research) • The course encourages an advanced practice-oriented and theoretical minimum average grade of 75%➊, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per approach to learning to ensure close links between theory and practice • Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers AND
EFTSL➋: $22 900 • Supports self-directed and life-long learning. • Two years of documented professional social work practice.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1.5 years.

Master of Philosophy • Master by research degrees allow students to study a specific subject area • An appropriate qualification in a relevant field of science
(MPhil) Physiotherapy in great depths within the field. The Department of Physiotherapy offers a • At least a four-year honours degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average
Course fee in 2010 per wide range of research disciplines. grade of 75%➊, or equivalent
EFTSL➋: $32 400 Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). • Candidates enrolled in a masters degree may apply to transfer to the PhD program if
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2, flexible. acceptable academic progress is made.
Duration: 1.5 years.

Master of Philosophy • An internationally recognised Masters (by Research) degree • A four-year honours degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade of
(MPhil) Nursing • Students develop advanced skills in conducting independent and sustained 75%➊, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per research • Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they
EFTSL➋: $32 400 • The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study at
and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship fourth year, or masters level
• Students produce a thesis of approximately 30 000–40 000 words. • Applicants are normally required to have completed a research project/component
that accounts for at least 25% of their year’s work at fourth year or at masters level
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
• Based on interview or other communication, an assessment should be made of
Entry: Flexible. the level of understanding, motivation and time commitment of the student for the
Duration: 1.5 years. proposed program of study
• For example, a full-time student would be expected to devote at least 40 hours a
week and a part-time student about half of this.

Master of Philosophy • An internationally recognised Masters (by Research) degree • At least a four-year honours degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average
(MPhil) Social Work • Students develop advanced skills in conducting independent and sustained grade of 75%➊, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per research • Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they
EFTSL➋: $32 400 • The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study at
and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship fourth year, or masters level
• Students produce a thesis of approximately 30 000–40 000 words. • Applicants are normally required to have completed a research project/component
that accounts for at least 25% of their year’s work at fourth year or at masters level
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
• Based on interview or other communication, an assessment should be made of
Entry: Flexible. the level of understanding, motivation and time commitment of the student for the
Duration: 1.5 years. proposed program of study
• For example, a full-time student would be expected to devote at least 40 hours a
week and a part-time student about half of this.

Doctor of Philosophy • Students undertake a substantial piece of original research under academic • The minimum entry requirement for the PhD is an Australian four-year honours
(PhD) Nursing supervision. degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
Course fee in 2010 per Thesis component: >50%. of 75%➊
EFTSL➋: $21 400 Entry: Flexible. • Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they
have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study at
Duration: 3 years. fourth year, or masters level
• Applicants must also demonstrate the relevance of their research experience to
their proposed topic of research
• Applicants are normally required to have completed a research project/component
that accounts for at least 25% of their year’s work at fourth year or at masters level
• The applicant’s degree/s and/or professional experience must demonstrate that their
knowledge of the discipline in which they plan to undertake their research higher
degree is current.

Doctor of Philosophy • A research degree requiring students to complete substantial original • The minimum entry requirement for the PhD is an Australian four-year honours
(PhD) Physiotherapy research in their chosen area degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline
Course fee in 2010 per • The Department of Physiotherapy offers a wide range of research disciplines. • Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they
EFTSL➋: $28 850 Entry: Flexible. have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study at
fourth year, or masters level
Duration: 3 years.
• Applicants must also demonstrate the relevance of their research experience to
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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Doctor of Philosophy • Students undertake a substantial piece of original research under academic • The minimum entry requirement for the PhD is an Australian four-year honours
(PhD) Social Work supervision. degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade of
Course fee in 2010 per Thesis component: >50%. 75%➊
EFTSL➋: $21 400 Duration: 3 years. • Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they
have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study at
fourth year, or masters level
• Applicants must also demonstrate the relevance of their research experience to
their proposed topic of research
• Applicants are normally required to have completed a research project/component
that accounts for at least 25% of their year’s work at fourth year or at masters level
• The applicant’s degree/s and/or professional experience must demonstrate that their
knowledge of the discipline in which they plan to undertake their research higher
degree is current
• It is, therefore, expected that an applicant will have completed their tertiary studies
and/or any relevant professional experience in the 10 years immediately prior to their
intended entry to the PhD.

NOTES
➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load. ➌ Eligible international
students completing the Bachelor of Biomedicine or Bachelor of Science in 2010 and commencing the Doctor of Physiotherapy in 2011 will pay a reduced fee of $33,000 per annum.
➍ Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current
entry requirements.

Research Snapshot

Professor Sanchia Aranda is

an international leader in the
development of cancer nursing.
Her research program focuses on
the development of best evidence
to guide interventions aimed at
improving supportive care outcomes
for people affected by cancer.
Professor Meg Morris is the Head
of the Melbourne School of Health
Sciences and holds a Chair in
Physiotherapy. Her main interest is
in Parkinson’s disease research, in
which she is an international leader.
The research focuses particularly on
preventing falls.
Associate Professor Elizabeth
Ozanne is renowned for her work
in the politics of ageing, family and
intergenerational relations in ageing
societies and comparative social
work education.
Associate Professor Lou Harms’
research focuses on trauma and
resilience, particularly in health
settings.
Professor Cathy Humphreys is the
Alfred Felton Chair of Child and
Family Welfare. A key area of her
research is looking at the stability
and quality of care for children in
foster care.

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HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
Melbourne School
of Population Health
Students engaged in a public health discussion.
Research Snapshot
Dr Santa Pasrischa examining a patient in rural India.
melbourne school
of population health
In a remote regional area of India,
Dr Santa Pasrischa spent a year
researching anaemia, a condition that
affects more than 80% of children in
rural India leading to impaired physical
and mental development.
“I am interested in how public health
measures can put medicine on the front
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foot being proactive, preventative and
formulating policy which can improve
the health of many rather than just the
patients in front of you. This has been
an incredible year – the solution will
not be simple but something has to be
done,” says Dr Pasrischa.
Dr Pasrischa graduated in 2001 with a
MBBS (Hons) and a Master of Public
Health in 2002.
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Overview
What is population health?
Population health focuses on preventing
disease and injury and promoting health.
It seeks to do this through understanding
the biological, societal and environmental
determinants of health and of disease, and
by developing and evaluating initiatives that
are based on this understanding. Population
health identifies the contributors to health
gaps among population groups and strives to
address these inequities.
The Melbourne School of Population Health
is a vibrant multidisciplinary school with
strengths in epidemiology and biostatistics,
social sciences in health, and women’s,
indigenous and international health.
Health and wellbeing have traditionally
been considered a function of genetics,
health care or lack thereof, personal lifestyle
and habits. However, increasingly it has
become apparent that while these factors
are important, the circumstances in which
people live, work and age are intimately
related to risk of illness and length of life.
The Melbourne School of Population health is
taking a lead in understanding these genetic
and environmental social determinants in
population health.
Inspirational students and
researchers
Under the guidance of world leaders in health
and wellbeing, students become involved in
addressing the health and wellbeing issues
such as influenza pandemics, Indigenous
health, child health and wellbeing, cancer,
asthma, obesity, mental health and the health
impact of climate change and on improving
health systems and services.
Courses and research
opportunities
Coursework degrees include:
• Master of Health Social Sciences
• Master of Public Health
• Master of Epidemiology
• Master of Science (Epidemiology).
Research higher degree opportunities include the
Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy.
The Melbourne School of Population Health
recognises academic and research excellence
with a number of highly sought after awards
and scholarships.
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Research
In the public health, epidemiology and health
sciences domain, researchers seek to answer
questions affecting society by conducting
quantitative population and cohort studies,
through the analysis of health databases,
and through the qualitative methods of
face-to-face interviews. The research
outcomes inform public debate and health
policies to improve the health and lifestyle of
communities in Australia and throughout the
world.
This research is translated into public health
programs that give people access to health
services, informs them of risks of contracting
diseases and educates them on preventive
measures.
The Melbourne School of Population Health
includes the following Centres:
• Centre for Molecular, Environmental,
Genetic and Analytic Epidemiology
• Centre for Health and Society
• Centre for Women’s Health, Gender
and Society
• Centre for Health Policy, Programs and
Economics
• Centre for International Mental Health
• Sexual Health Unit
• The McCaughey Centre: VicHealth Centre
for the Promotion of Mental Health and
Community Wellbeing
• Vaccine and Immunisation Research Group
• Indigenous Eye Health Unit
• Cooperative Research Centre for
Aboriginal Health
• Onemda VicHealth Koori Health Unit.
Research leaders
Professor Terry Nolan, Head of the Melbourne
School of Population Health, has a strong
belief that future economic growth and
stability depends on a healthy and productive
workforce and that health promotion is crucial
to achieving this outcome. His research
focuses on the evaluation of vaccines such
as those that potentially protect against
bird flu derived human pandemic influenza,
the epidemiology of respiratory viruses
and on mathematical modelling of vaccine
preventable diseases.
Professor John Hopper is a world leader in
genetic epidemiology and runs large family
studies of breast cancer, colorectal cancer,
paediatric cancers and melanoma.
Adolescent mental health in low and middle-
income countries is the focus of a new World
Health Organisation (WHO) study, led by
Associate Professor Jane Fisher from the
Key Centre for Women’s Health, Gender and
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Society. This study will assist primary health
practitioners in developing adolescent friendly
services. The report was reviewed by an
international expert group at the WHO South
East Asian Regional Office in New Delhi.
Professor Ian Anderson, Director of
the Melbourne Institute for Indigenous
Partnerships and Director of Onemda
VicHealth Koori Health Unit is conducting
research into a holistic approach to reducing
smoking among pregnant Aboriginal women
in Victoria and working with the Rumbalara
Football and Netball Club in Shepparton to
develop the health, education and personal
development needs of their members.
’’
Student Profİle
Yao Xu studied Medicine at Wuhan
University in China and decided to
come to Australia to do a Master of
Public Health and is now undertaking
her PhD.
“Studying the Master of Public Health
has helped me to think critically and
independently and look at health
issues at a higher level to solve major
community problems for large groups
of people.”
Yao has based her work on the 2008
Sichuan earthquake and is investigating
women’s mental health following a
disaster, particularly where it involves
the loss of a child.
She hopes to return to China and
establish community programs in
partnership with local hospitals.
Yao Xu is pictured right with her supervisor
Jane Fisher.
Career outcomes
Possible career outcomes include:
• Public health practitioner
• Researcher in healthcare in government
and non-government organisations
• Developing and implementing health
policies in government
• Working with advocacy organisations
• Working in epidemiological or biostatistical
research in hospitals, pharmaceutical
companies, aid agencies and government
agencies.
’’
Graduate Profİle
Anjali Singh completed a Master of
Public Health funded through the
Nossal Institute for Global Health and
has spent the past 10 years working
with women and children in the area of
HIV prevention, health and nutrition.
“The Master of Public Health gives me
a wide, comprehensive understanding
of my subjects. Here the work goes
in depth and we are taught to think
critically about policy”, says Anjali.
Through her studies, Anjali’s career has
shifted from implementing programs
to academia and influencing policy.
“When I return to India I want to pursue
an academic career and teach the next
generation of public health experts –
doctors, nurses and social workers.”
Anjali Singh in discussion with global health
leader, Graham Brown
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Level 5
207 Bouverie Street
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010, Australia
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➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load. ➌ Two subjects per semester)-
Option 1: Ten coursework subjects and a two-unit workplace project portfolio (150 points) Option 2: Eleven coursework subjects and a one-unit workplace project portfolio (150 points).
➍ Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current
entry requirements.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Public Health • Designed to build sound skills and expertise in Australian and international 2 years:
Course fee in 2010 public health • A non-health-related degree, or equivalent, and at least two years of full-time,
EFTSL➋: $32 150 • This course aims to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to develop, documented work experience in a health related field
analyse and implement policy, plan and evaluate health services and programs, OR
and understand how research and project work are conducted, within the public (To be eligible for 25 points advanced standing): A health-related degree or
health context equivalent, with no health-related experience.
• Provides the practical skills needed to design, conduct, analyse and report
on research.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Streams: Epidemiology and biostatistics; health economics/economic evaluation;
international health; health program evaluation; primary care; sexual health; social
health; sexual health; women’s health.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. On a case-by-case basis.
Duration: 2 years.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Postgraduate • This course is a subset of the Master of Biostatistics. On completion of the • An undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, health or other sciences
Certificate in Postgraduate Certificate in Biostatistics, students will usually have completed that include tertiary-level mathematics with a minimum average grade 70%➊
Biostatistics an introductory range of subjects that are required for the Postgraduate Diploma • An undergraduate degree with a minimum average grade of 70%➊ and at
Course fee in 2010 and Master of Biostatistics, and will have acquired an understanding of the least two years of full-time, documented work experience relevant to the use of
$16 075 (amount for 4 principles of epidemiology and some aspects of biostatistics. quantitative methods in health research
subjects only, i.e. 50% Note: This course is available to international students by distance learning only. OR
EFTSL ➋). Pathway to: Postgraduate Diploma in Biostatistics. An undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, health or other sciences
that include tertiary-level mathematics with a minimum average grade 70%➊
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
AND
Duration: 2 years by distance education and only on a part-time basis.
• A demonstrated capacity for advanced mathematical work e.g. a high level of
achievement in secondary or tertiary mathematics
• Successful completion of a tertiary-level statistics subject or demonstrated
equivalent prior knowledge of statistics.

Postgraduate • Aimed at health practitioners, particularly general practitioners or nurses • A health-related degree, or equivalent
Certificate in Public training in sexual health, (or related fields) who may be in urban, regional or rural • At least two years of full-time, documented and relevant professional or
Health (Sexual Health) Australia work experience.
Course fee in 2010 • Also suitable for public health practitioners and students who may have an
$16 075 (amount for 4 interest in sexual health
subjects only, i.e. 50% • Core subjects taught are available in face-to-face or distance mode and draw
EFTSL ➋). on national and international developments in the diagnosis and public health
control of sexually transmissible infections
• Graduates from this course will find it easier to enter careers related to sexual
health in the fields of clinical care, research, the pharmaceutical industry, or
hospitals
• This is a four-subject program offered as a distance education, part-time only
course. Students can only undertake 1–2 subjects per semester and can
complete the course over 1–2 years.
Note: This course is available to international students by distance learning only.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1–2 years part-time only (1–2 subjects per semester).

Postgraduate Diploma • This course is a subset of the Master of Biostatistics • An undergraduate degree with a minimum average grade of 70%➊ at least
in Biostatistics • On completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Biostatistics, students will have two years of full-time, documented work experience relevant to the use of
Course fee in 2010 attained a similar range of skills required for employment as a biostatistician as quantitative methods in health research
$15 575 (amount for 4 those completing the Master of Biostatistics, without the workplace project and OR
subjects only, i.e. 50% without the scope to complete elective subjects An undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, health or other sciences
EFTSL ➋). • This course is only offered on a part-time basis with students only able to that includes tertiary-level mathematics, with a minimum average grade of
undertake two subjects per semester. 70%➊
Note: This course is available to international students by distance learning only. AND
Pathway to: Master of Biostatistics. • A demonstrated capacity for advanced mathematical work, indicated for example
by a high level of achievement in secondary or tertiary mathematics
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
• Successful completion of a tertiary-level statistics subject or demonstrated
Duration: 2-4 years part-time (1-2 subjects per semester). equivalent prior knowledge of statistics
• The Selection Committee may conduct interviews or tests or may call for referee
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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Postgraduate Diploma • A focus on health and health care from a multidisciplinary social sciences • Have proof of meeting the requirements for registration or temporary registration
in Health Social approach drawing from a range of disciplines including sociology, anthropology, as a nurse by the Nurses Board of Victoria in Division 1, 3, or 4 of the Register
Sciences history, ethics, psychology, economics, social epidemiology and policy studies OR
Course fee in 2010 • Provides opportunities to gain knowledge from a range of social science An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent
$15 575 (amount for 4 disciplines and to understand how theory is applied to health in the social OR
subjects only, i.e. 50% sciences An equivalent professional qualification*
EFTSL ➋). • Designed for people interested in broadening their knowledge and expertise to AND
incorporate social sciences approaches as they apply to health but who do not • At least five years of full-time, documented and relevant work or professional
necessarily wish to undertake research training and a minor thesis experience
• Provides integrative knowledge for health and medicine, which seek to • Documentary evidence of competent academic or professional writing skills
understand how social, economic, cultural, historical and ethical factors affect • The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for
health and health care. referee reports or employer references to elucidate any of the requirements
Pathway to: Master of Health Social Sciences. listed.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. *Applicants who have completed honours or a relevant social science or health
Duration: 1 year. related degree may apply for advanced standing for up to 50 points of either core
or elective subjects.

Master of • Provides a solid foundation in epidemiological and analytical skills for those • A postgraduate diploma in epidemiology with a minimum average grade of
Epidemiology who aim to design, conduct, interpret and use the results of epidemiological 70%➊, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per research OR
EFTSL➋: $32 150 • Provides a solid foundation in epidemiological and analytical skills for those who An honours degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
aim to develop their understanding of the epidemiological and biostatistical of 70%➊ in the major, or equivalent, and at least two years of full-time,
theory and methods that underpin epidemiological practice and research, documented and relevant documented full-time work experience OR
build competence in critical appraisal, and develop core skills for research and • A medical degree and at least two years of full-time, documented and relevant
practice in epidemiology. full-time work experience OR
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). • A degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade of 70%➊ in the
Entry: Semester 1. major and at least two years of full-time, documented and relevant full-time work
experience.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Health Social • Draws on a range of social science disciplines – sociology, anthropology, history, • Satisfactory fulfilment of the requirements for registration or temporary
Sciences ethics, psychology, economics, social epidemiology and policy studies registration as a nurse by the Nurses Board of Victoria in Division 1, 3 or 4
Course fee in 2010 per • The health social sciences are ’enabling disciplines’ that bridge medicine and of the Register
EFTSL➋: $31 150 society, the clinic and the community, translating medical knowledge into policy OR
and social practice. They explore social, economic, cultural, historical and ethical Completion of an undergraduate degree in a health-related discipline or
factors that affect health and healthcare. equivalent
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. AND
Duration: 2 years. • At least five years of full-time, documented and relevant work experience
• Evidence of competent academic or professional writing skills.

RESEARCH DEGREES
Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Philosophy • Develops advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research on • A four-year honours degree (with research project component) of high standard
(MPhil) a particular topic conducted under academic supervision OR
Course fee in 2010 per • The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and A qualification or combination of qualifications and experience considered
EFTSL➋: $28 870 make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research equivalent to the above.
• A wide range of research disciplines available.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Entry: Flexible.
Duration: 1.5 years.

Doctor of Philosophy • From a broad range of disciplines, students produce a substantial and original • The minimum entry requirement for the PhD is an Australian four-year honours
(PhD) thesis based on in-depth research under academic supervision. degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade of
Course fee in 2010 per Thesis component: 100%. 75%➊
EFTSL➋: $28 850 Duration: 3 years. • Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they
have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study
at fourth year, or masters level
• Applicants must also demonstrate the relevance of their research experience to
their proposed topic of research.

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Humanities, social sciences and languages
Graduate School of
Humanities and Social Sciences
The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences is located in the historic Old Arts building.
Research Snapshot
Global Youth and the Media
An international research project
based in the School of Culture and
Communication is examining how 14-
17 year olds around the world access
and interpret the media, and how this
affects their understanding of global
citizenship.
The Global Youth and Media project
is being conducted in cooperation
with institutions around the world,
including Oxford University, University
of Amsterdam, University of KwaZulu-
Natal and UNESCO, Paris.
“Through surveys we are finding
out how teenagers use the internet
to access and disseminate political
information. This includes learning
how they present themselves for global
audiences through social networking
services,” said project coordinator,
Associate Professor Ingrid Volkmer.
“We hope to answer many questions
related to the effects of globalisation.
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For example, are teenagers engaged in
issues that affect their local region or in
issues unfolding in other countries? Is
media from another country affecting
how they perceive their place in the
world? How is an issue that affects
many countries in many different
ways, such as global warming, being
communicated in each country?”
The survey asks how individuals access
the internet and if they utilise other
forms of technology, such as mobile
phones and other forms of media.
“In developed countries, such as
Australia, the internet can be accessed
in the home. In developing countries,
users may have to use internet cafes,
communal access points and schools.
This can also have an affect on what
information the user has access to
and this affects how they present
themselves in an online environment,”
said Associate Professor Volkmer.
Researchers will use the findings
to produce educational material for
secondary schools with a focus on
helping students understand that
media is relevant to where they are
in the world and the information they
see in their country might be seen
differently elsewhere.
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Overview
The Graduate School of Humanities and Social
Sciences is a place of intellectual excitement
and new levels of collegiality. It is where ideas
and theories are explored, questioned and
developed, and where your talents, passion
and creativity can be fostered.
The Graduate School of Humanities and
Social Sciences has been designed to provide
you with:
• World-class masters programs
• The ability to interpret and deal with real-
world situations
• A place of intellectual collaboration with
students, teachers and industry leaders
• Opportunities to study a language
• Pathways to careers and further study by
research
• The skills to make a positive impact on
the world.
Six schools teach into programs within the
Graduate School of Humanities and Social
Sciences. Each is unique in structure, focus
and approach, but all have a reputation for
high quality teaching and are engaged in
research with institutions around the world.
• Asia Institute
• School of Culture and Communication
• School of Historical Studies
• School of Languages and Linguistics
• School of Philosophy, Anthropology and
Social Inquiry
• School of Social and Political Sciences.
To learn more about these schools visit:
/ www.arts.unimelb.edu.au
International
leadership
In 2009 the University of Melbourne
was ranked 17 in the world for Arts and
Humanities and 19 in the world for Social
Sciences (Times Higher Education-QS,
World University Rankies 2009).
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> The new Graduate School of

Humanities and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Arts launched the

Research
The following research centres contribute to
the teaching and learning of the School:
• Aceh Researching Training Institute
• Australian Centre
• Centre for Advanced Journalism
• Centre for Applied Philosophy and
Public Ethics
• Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation
• Centre for Islamic Law and Society
• Centre for Jewish History and Culture
• Centre for Public Policy
• Contemporary Europe Research Centre
• Language Testing Research Centre
Graduate School of Humanities and
Social Sciences in September 2009.
New programs have also been
introduced, including Australia’s first
Executive Master of Arts and the new
Master of International Relations.
The new School delivers the graduate
coursework programs developed by
the Faculty of Arts through 150 years
of teaching excellence. Through all
programs, the School develops ethical
leaders who have the knowledge,
skills and creativity to make a positive
contribution to the world.

• National Centre of Excellence for
Islamic Studies.
Your Graduate
School experience
The Graduate School of Humanities and Social
Sciences offers you a unique, contemporary
approach to graduate studies in the Arts.
The School:
• Fosters your social, political and cultural
understanding
• Develops your critical and creative thinking
• Provides you with professional skills and
training, including the opportunity to
complete an internship.
By studying at one of the leading institutions
in Australia and the world for the humanities
and social sciences, you can be assured that
you are under the guidance of world-class
teachers and researchers, and that your peers
will be dedicated to the pursuit of excellence.
Career outcomes
For 150 years the University of Melbourne,
through the Faculty of Arts and now the
Graduate School of Humanities and Social
Sciences, has helped Arts students become
specialists in their fields and enter into
professions that suit their goals and desires
– and the needs of the world. Arts graduates
have moved through a variety of roles in
colourful careers across a vast range of
industries.
The Graduate School aims to create graduates
who are not only ready to work – they are
ready to become leaders and influencers.
Arts graduates are working around the world
in areas such as:
• Government and diplomacy
• Public policy
• Media
’’
Staff Profİle
Associate Professor Mark Davis
is the inaugural Director of the
Graduate School of Humanities
and Social Sciences. He brings
extensive experience to this role
having worked in private industry and
academia. Educated at the University
of Melbourne, Associate Professor
Davis has worked for 15 years in
the Australian magazine and book
publishing industries, twice winning
major awards for book design. He
has been a teacher in the Publishing
and Communications Program in the
School of Culture and Communication
since 2004. As Director of the
Graduate School of Humanities and
Social Sciences, Associate Professor
Davis is also the Program Director for
the new Executive Master of Arts.

The School, located in the historic Old Arts • Marketing and public relations
building, has dedicated facilities that give • Community development
you access to information and networks,
• Publishing and communications
and create new levels of collaboration not
usually seen within the humanities and social
More Information
• Business
sciences. These facilities include:
• Cultural management Arts and Music Student Centre
• A student service centre Old Arts Building
• Education. The University of Melbourne
• Dedicated lecture collaborative Victoria 3010, Australia
learning spaces
T +61 3 8344 6395 / +61 3 8344 5235
• Graduate student lounge F +61 3 9347 0424
E arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au
• Study and meeting rooms
• Easy access to parking and public transport.
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NOTES
➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load. ➌ Designed for those
employed in a publishing or communications role. It provides an opportunity to explore options outside the scope of their daily work by establishing a mentoring relationship with
senior staff. Includes a research project combined with an analysis of the organisation. ➍ Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for entry in 2011.
Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current entry requirements.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Executive Master • A next generation graduate program designed for students who want to deepen 2 years:
of Arts their knowledge of key academic disciplines while also acquiring the kinds of • An undergraduate degree, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per professional skills that will assure them of exciting career destinations
• Statement of intent seeking entry.
EFTSL➋: $24 700 • This is the first program of its kind in Australia and has been developed in
1 year:
consultation with the industry, government and community sectors.
• A Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree, or equivalent
Internships/placements: Available– Applied Module.
• Statement of intent in seeking entry.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1 year or 2 years.

Master of Cultural • Combines both theory and practice and emphasises the philosophical,
Materials Conservation intellectual and scientific aspects of cultural materials conservation
Course fee in 2010 per • Benefit directly from the Centre’s activities in commercial conservation services
EFTSL➋: $23 150 and its responsibility for conservation of the University of Melbourne’s vast
and varied cultural collections, including the Ian Potter Museum of Art, and the
University’s Library, Archives and School collections
• Access to industry links with leading museums, galleries, archives and libraries,
across Australia and overseas
• Opportunities to develop research in relation to broader issues of cultural
preservation for communities and cultures within the Asian-Pacific region.
Pathway to: Masters by Research; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Australian Institute for the Conservation of
Cultural Material.
Internships/placements: Available.
Streams: Options to specialise in areas including: conservation treatment
of paintings; works on paper; frames; and some object and architectural
conservation.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2, flexible.
Duration: 1 year, 1.5 years or 2 years.
• Completion of study equivalent to 25 points of university-level chemistry would
be considered an advantage
• Applicants are required to show evidence of manual dexterity through a folio
presentation or by reference
• Applicants will be required to submit the results of a colour vision test at the
time of application.
2 years:
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects, or equivalent 1.5 years:
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects and at least one year of full-time, documented
and relevant work experience, or equivalent.
1 year:
• An honours degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade of
70%➊, or equivalent
OR
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
70%➊ in the relevant subjects and at least two years of full-time, documented
and relevant work experience, or equivalent.

Master of International • A multidisciplinary and professionally-oriented course with a focus on the Asia- 2 years:
Relations Pacific region • An undergraduate degree with a minimum average grade of 70%➊ in the major,
Course fee in 2010 per • Acquire a deep knowledge of key developments in international relations or equivalent.
EFTSL➋: $23 150 • Study international history, governance and law and how they impact the social 1 year:
and political landscape • An honours degree or equivalent in a cognate discipline
• Gain relevant and practical skills for career opportunities in government, the OR
private sector and in the NGO sector. An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average
Thesis component: <50%. grade of 70%➊ in the major, or equivalent and at least two years of full-time,
documented and relevant professional and/or work experience.
Pathway to: Masters by Research; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Internships/placements: Available.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year or 2 years.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Graduate Certificate • Can be the first half of a Graduate Diploma or an academic award in its • An undergraduate degree.
Course fee in 2010 own right.
per EFTSL➋: $10 795 Pathway to: May be credited for a Graduate Diploma.
(total fee) Streams: A range of specialisations are available. Visit the website for details.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 0.5 years.

Graduate Diploma • Develop expertise in a specialist area equivalent to a major at undergraduate • An undergraduate degree.
Course fee in 2010 per level or initial specialist training at postgraduate level.
EFTSL➋: $21 590 Pathway to: Some advanced subjects may be credited towards a Masters degree.
Streams: A range of specialisations are available. Visit the website for details.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year.

Postgraduate • A short, coherent degree in a specialist area of study. • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum grade average
Certificate Pathway to: May be credited for a Postgraduate Diploma. of 70%➊ in the major, or equivalent.
Course fee in 2010 per Streams: A range of specialisations are available. Visit the website for details.
EFTSL➋: $23 150
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 0.5 years.

Postgraduate Diploma • Develop current knowledge in a specialist area • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum grade average
Course fee in 2010 per • May be some research opportunities and training involved. of 70%➊ or equivalent.
EFTSL➋: $23 150 Thesis component: <50%.
Pathway to: Some subjects may be credited towards a Masters degree.
Streams: A range of specialisations are available. Visit the website for details.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year.

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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Applied • Understand key research issues in applied linguistics and gain the skills to make • A four year honours degree or postgraduate diploma in an appropriate discipline
Linguistics a substantial professional contribution to the field at least at H2B (70%) level, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per • Acquire an advanced understanding of concepts, current issues and research OR
EFTSL➋: $23 150 methods in the core areas of applied linguistics A three year undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline at least at H2B
(70%) level and at least two years of documented relevant professional or work
• Flexible online delivery. experience
Streams: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), language OR
testing, language program evaluation, technology in language learning, the applied An undergraduate degree and graduate certificate in an appropriate discipline and
linguistics of the English language. at least two years of documented relevant professional or work experience.
Thesis component: <50%.
Pathway to: Masters by Research, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Arts • Provides theoretical and analytic tools to understand the central issues in • A four-year honours degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average
(Professional and professional and applied ethics grade of 70%➊, or equivalent
Applied Ethics) • Students can follow their own interests, with a substantial thesis component and OR
Course fee in 2010 per specialisations such as the ethics of health care, computing, business, politics An undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant area of study with at least
EFTSL➋: $23 150 and criminal justice; as well as the broad themes of bioethics and global justice. H2B (70%) ➊ average and two years of full-time, documented and relevant
professional experience.
Thesis component: <50%.
Pathway to: Masters by Research; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Art • Subjects address museum activities including collection management, exhibition 2 years:
Curatorship development and interpretation, and conservation • An undergraduate degree with a minimum average grade of 70%➊, or
Course fee in 2010 per • Leading professionals with first-hand experience of the arts and museum sectors equivalent
EFTSL➋: $23 150 contribute to the teaching program Opportunity to work with staff and holdings 1 year:
of the University of Melbourne’s significant and extensive cultural collections.
• An honours degree in a relevant discipline
Thesis component: <50%. OR
Pathway to: Masters by Research; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
Internships/placements: Available. of 70%➊, or equivalent, and two years of full-time, documented and relevant
work experience.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews or tests and may call for referee
Duration: 1 year or 2 years. reports and employer references to elucidate any of the requirements.

Master of Arts • A vocationally orientated program which prepares students for a management 2 years:
Management career in the arts industry, including the performing and visual arts, cultural policy • An undergraduate degree (including one semester of full time study at second-
Course fee in 2010 per and arts administration year level or above in subjects requiring written and analytical assessment) with
EFTSL➋: $24 350 • Includes subjects in management, law, policy and marketing together with a minimum average grade of 70%➊, or equivalent
challenging analytical content that assists graduates to participate in the ethical, OR
political and philosophical dimensions of creative practices An undergraduate degree with a minimum average grade of 70%➊, or
• Gain skills to manage projects, develop tenders, manage small business equivalent and at least one year of full-time, documented and relevant work
enterprises, understand financial management, understand state, federal and experience
international legislation, cultural property rights, and develop leadership potential OR
and ability to function ethically, imaginatively and resourcefully within the arts An undergraduate degree and a Graduate Certificate of Arts with a minimum
and cultural industries average grade of 70%➊, or equivalent.
• A postgraduate Diploma is Arts Management is also available. 1.5 years:
Thesis component: <50%. • An honours degree in an area of the arts, humanities or languages with a
minimum average grade of 70%➊, or equivalent
Pathway to: Masters by Research; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). OR
Internships/placements: Available. A postgraduate diploma in an area of the arts, humanities or languages with a
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. minimum average grade of 70%➊, or equivalent.
Duration: 1 year, 1.5 years or 2 years. 1 year:
• An honours degree in arts management or a relevant discipline with a minimum
average grade of 70%➊, or equivalent
OR
A postgraduate diploma in arts management or a relevant discipline with a
minimum average grade of 70%➊, or equivalent
OR
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects, or equivalent and two years of full-time,
documented and relevant work experience.

Master of Cinema • Develop the knowledge and skills to work in the film culture industry 2 years:
Management • Explore the social, economic and cultural context of the film industry and • An undergraduate degree with a major in cinema studies or a relevant discipline
Course fee in 2010 per examine the characteristics of Australian and international film culture and issues with a minimum average grade of 70%➊ in the major, or equivalent.
EFTSL➋: $23 150 facing the industry 1 year :
• Examine the structure and history of film culture, the nature of feature film • An honours degree in cinema studies or a relevant discipline with a minimum
production, film festival culture, issues in censorship, film as an aesthetic form average grade of 70%➊, or equivalent
and marketing, publicity and new media. OR
Thesis component: <50%. An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average
Pathway to: Masters by Research; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). grade of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects and at least two years of full-time,
documented and relevant work experience.
Internships/placements: Available.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year or 2 years.

Master of Creative • Offers students an exciting and productive environment in which to acquire and • A relevant undergraduate degree with a minimum grade average of 70%➊ and
Writing, Publishing and develop essential skills in creative writing documented work experience in writing, publishing or editing
Editing • Demonstrates the links and shared skills between writer, editor and publisher as • All applicants must submit a 3 000 word writing folio.
Course fee in 2010 per well as between fiction and non-fiction writing
EFTSL➋: $23 150 • Students make contributions to the publication of School journals and actively
participate in seminar programs designed to foster creative and critical debate
• Staff are experienced and widely published writers in their own fields and offer
subjects and supervision in the areas of fiction, poetry, poetics, nonfiction,
screenwriting, forms of autobiography, and theatre writing.
Pathway to: Masters by Research; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Internships/placements: Creative Writing Advanced Workshops available.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 2 years.

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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Criminology • Provides specialist training for professional qualification purposes for careers
Course fee in 2010 per in the fields of criminology, the criminal justice system and social policy and
EFTSL➋: $23 150 research relating to these areas
• Opportunities to explore why certain behaviours are defined as criminal, how the
nature and extent of crime are measured, and why crime occurs
• Explores a wide range of criminological problems and exposes students to
cutting edge developments in criminologists’ efforts to map, understand and
theorise crime and harm in its local, national and global forms.
Thesis component: <50%.
Pathway to: Masters by Research; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Internships/placements: Available.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year, 1.5 years or 2 years.
2 years:
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects, or equivalent
OR
An undergraduate degree in any discipline and a graduate certificate in a relevant
discipline with a minimum average grade of 70%➊, or equivalent.
1.5 years:
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects, or equivalent and at least one year of full-time,
documented and relevant work experience.
1 year:
• An honours degree in criminology or a relevant discipline with a minimum
average grade of 70%➊ or equivalent
OR
A postgraduate diploma in criminology or a relevant discipline with a minimum
average grade of 70%➊ or equivalent
OR
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or subsequent additional
qualification, (e.g. professional certificates) with a minimum average grade of
70%➊ in the relevant subjects, or equivalent and at least two years of full-time,
documented and relevant work experience.

Master of • Provides theoretical grounding and practical experience to address issues and 2 years:
Development Studies debates of contemporary relevance to the developing world • An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum average grade of
Course fee in 2010 per • Critically engage with key development concerns e.g. poverty, globalisation, 70%➊, or equivalent.
EFTSL➋: $24 350 health and transnationalism such as debt and poverty, culture and human rights, 1.5 years:
gender relations, food and environmental security, globalization and national
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
sovereignty, the role of civil society organisations, HIV AIDS and health systems,
of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects, or equivalent and at least one year of full-time,
and migration and transnationalism
documented and relevant work experience.
• Gain expertise in wide-ranging skills relevant to pursuing careers in both
1 year:
academic research and in the development profession
• An honours degree in a relevant discipline with a research component of
• Develop transferable skills that will substantially enhance career options,
relevance to development and a minimum average grade of 70%➊ or equivalent
including critical analysis, communication, cross-cultural understanding, research
OR
methods in development, project design and management, and team work.
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
Streams: Gender and Development. of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects, or equivalent and at least two years of full-
Thesis component: <50%. time, documented and relevant professional work experience.
Pathway to: Masters by Research; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Internships/placements: Available.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year, 1.5 years or 2 years.

Master of Global Media • Designed for graduates seeking careers in global media and communications, 2 years:
Communications including media and related cultural industries, government and non- • An undergraduate degree with a minimum average grade of 70%➊.
Course fee in 2010 per governmental organisations, and international bodies focusing on communication
1 year:
EFTSL➋: $23 150 policy
• An honours degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade of
• Combines in-depth engagement with the impacts and implications of dynamic
70%➊, or equivalent
processes of change in contemporary global media with the development of
OR
professional skills and capacities
A Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Media and Communications) with a minimum
• Develop skills in media writing, audience research, and critical knowledge of key average grade of 70%➊, or equivalent
sectors of media practice, such as journalism and public relations, informed by OR
the latest research. An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average
Thesis component: <50%. grade of 70%➊ and at least two years of full-time, documented and relevant
Pathway to: Masters by Research; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). professional and/or work experience.
Internships/placements: Available.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year or 2 years.

Master of Islamic • Addresses historical and modern Islamic studies and incorporates the latest 2 years:
Studies research, approaches and teaching methods in the field • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
Course fee in 2010 per • Students are encouraged to develop their interests in Islamic Studies, and to of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects, or equivalent.
EFTSL➋: $23 150 engage in a broader range of subjects, taken from other streams available as 1.5 years:
electives
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
• The program is taught by staff from the National Centre of Excellence for Islamic of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects, or equivalent and at least one year of full-time,
Studies (NCEIS). documented and relevant professional work experience.
Thesis component: <50%. 1 year:
Pathway to: Masters by Research; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). • An honours degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade of
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. 70%➊ in the relevant subjects, or equivalent
Duration: 1 year, 1.5 years or 2 years. OR
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent and at least two
years of full-time, documented and relevant professional work experience.

Master of Public Policy • Designed for current public, private and community sector leaders and
and Management managers, as well as those wishing to begin a career in this field
Course fee in 2010 per • Critically engage with contemporary policy issues, develop high level analytical
EFTSL➋: $24 050 skills and a deep understanding of the process of government and public sector
management
• Gain extensive knowledge of the institutions, processes and problems of
modern government and policy making
• Develop skills necessary for advanced public sector and community sector
management and policy making, including the skills to critically appreciate a
range of key drivers in contemporary public policy; understand governance
and public management and its applications; and understand public sector
management and its application in selective case studies.
Thesis component: <50%.
Pathway to: Masters by Research; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Internships/placements: Available.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year, 1.5 years or 2 years.
2 years:
• An undergraduate degree with a major area of study related to public policy with
a minimum average grade of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects, or equivalent
OR
An undergraduate degree in any field with a minimum average grade of 70%➊,
or equivalent and at least two years of full-time, documented and relevant
professional work experience in public or community sectors.
1.5 years:
• An undergraduate degree with a major area of study related to public policy
with a minimum average grade of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects, or equivalent
and at least one year of full-time, documented and relevant professional work
experience or training.
1 year:
• An honours degree or postgraduate diploma in a major area of study related to
public policy with a research component and with a minimum average grade of
70%➊ in the relevant subjects, or equivalent
OR
An undergraduate degree in a major area of study related to public policy with
a minimum average grade of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects, or equivalent
and at least two years of full-time, documented and relevant professional work
experience.

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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Publishing • Designed to help graduates build careers in publishing and offer those currently 2 years:
and Communications working in the publishing industry an opportunity to consolidate their skills and • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
Course fee in 2010 per broaden their knowledge of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects, or equivalent.
EFTSL➋: $24 050 / • Combines hands-on skills development with analysis of the varied fields that 1.5 years:
$23 150 make up the publishing industry
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
• The program brings together students from many different disciplines and of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects and the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts
provides a stimulating environment for those who wish to combine work| (Editing and Communications), or equivalent
and study OR
• Students are encouraged to try out a range of potential roles and master An honours degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade of
publishing skills and strategies for both print and digital media. 70%➊, or equivalent
Thesis component: <50%. OR
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
Pathway to: Masters by Research; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects, or equivalent and at least one year of full-time,
Internships/placements: Available. documented and relevant work experience.
Practicum: Available. 1 year:
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. • Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Editing and Communications) with a minimum
Duration: 1 year, 1.5 years or 2 years. average grade of 70%➊
OR
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average
grade of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects and the Postgraduate Certificate in
Arts (Editing and Communications) with a minimum average grade of 70%➊,
or equivalent and at least one year of full-time, documented and relevant work
experience
OR
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average
grade of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects and at least two years of full-time,
documented and relevant professional experience.

Master of Social Policy • Combines the disciplines of sociology, politics, criminology, history, economics, 2 years:
Course fee in 2010 per geography and philosophy • An undergraduate degree with a major area of study related to social policy with
EFTSL➋: $23 150 • Curriculum reflects cutting-edge developments in the key fields of social policy a minimum average grade of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects, or equivalent
such as employment, income support, education, health and climate change OR
• Graduates are equipped to understand the respective roles of government, An undergraduate degree in any field with a minimum average grade of 70%➊,
private and not for profit sectors in meeting the needs of citizens. or equivalent and at least one year of full-time, documented and relevant
professional work experience.
Thesis component: <50%.
1 year:
Pathway to: Masters by Research; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
• An honours degree with a major area of study related to social policy with a
Internships/placements: Available. minimum average grade of 70%➊ in the relevant subjects, or equivalent
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. OR
Duration: 1 year or 2 years. An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent and at least two years
of full-time, documented and relevant professional work experience.

RESEARCH DEGREES
Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Honours • A specialised year of study for students who have achieved academic • Completion of the Bachelor of Arts (Pass) degree and a major in the discipline/s
Course fee in 2010 per excellence in their completed undergraduate degree in which honours is to be undertaken (including any specified prerequisites)
EFTSL➋: $21 700 • An honours year enables you to extend your knowledge of your ’major’ or area A minimum grade average must be obtained for the major/s, as specified by
of specialisation through higher level honours subjects and by undertaking an individual departments – usually either a minimum average grade of 70%➊ or
independent research thesis in a single area of study under the guidance of an 75%➊.
academic supervisor.
Pathway to: Masters by Research; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).High-achieving
students with a research component in the relevant area may be eligible to apply
for entry into the Arts Masters by Research or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Streams: More than 40 areas of study across the humanities, social sciences and
languages.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1 year.

Masters by Research • Develop advanced knowledge and skills by undertaking sustained and • A four-year arts honours degree with a research component in the appropriate
Course fee in 2010 per independent research in a chosen area area of study or closely related area, with an honours thesis result at least
EFTSL➋: $23 150 • Define and manage a research project characterised by originality and equivalent to 75%➊ and an overall result at least equivalent to 70%➊.
independence under expert supervision
• The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and
make an original contribution to existing scholarship
• The program is available in three forms:
• Thesis only: submission of 30 000 word thesis
• Advanced Seminar and Shorter Thesis: coursework seminars of 10,000 words
and the submission of a 20 000 to 22 000 word thesis
• Thesis combined with creative work: in Master of Arts (Creative Writing) only.
Pathway to: Masters by Research; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Streams: More than 40 areas of study across the humanities, social sciences and
languages.
Duration: 1.5 years.

Doctor of Philosophy • Undertake a substantial piece of independent and sustained research on an • A four-year arts honours degree with a research component in the appropriate
(PhD) original topic under academic supervision area of study or closely related area, with an honours thesis result at least
Course fee in 2010 per • The research is expected to make a significantly new and innovative equivalent to 75%➊and an overall result at least equivalent to 70%➊
EFTSL➋: $23 150 contribution to the discipline • Applicants must also demonstrate the relevance of their research experience to
• A PhD from the University of Melbourne is an internationally recognised their proposed topic of research.
prestigious degree.
Streams: More than 40 areas of study across the humanities, social sciences and
languages.
Duration: 3 years.

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➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load. ➌ Designed for those
employed in a publishing or communications role. It provides an opportunity to explore options outside the scope of their daily work by establishing a mentoring relationship with
senior staff. Includes a research project combined with an analysis of the organisation. ➍ Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for entry in 2011.
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Melbourne Law School
The Melbourne JD orientation program is an exciting event for students. Here, students visit the Supreme Court to hear the Chief Justice speak.
Student Snapshot
Meet New York based lawyer
Jacqueline ’Muna’ Musiitwa –
a Melbourne JD graduate
Jacqueline ’Muna’ Musiitwa graduated
from the Melbourne JD in 2005. A dual
US/Zambian citizen, Muna chose the
Melbourne JD because of the joint
attraction of “the most prestigious JD
program in Australia” and the chance
to move to Australia to study. On
completion of the Melbourne JD, she
returned to San Francisco to begin her
career.
Currently the Principal Attorney at Hoja
Law Group in New York, which advises
on corporate and intellectual property
matters in the United States, as well
as advising clients investing in Africa,
Muna is also the Founder and Executive
Director of Transitional Trade, a non-profit
organisation that promotes social trade,
investment and entrepreneurship in
post-conflict countries and transitional
communities.
“The highlight of my current work is
meeting lots of interesting people,
including heads of state and other
dignitaries on a regular basis. I also love
the challenging and rewarding nature of
my work.”
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Jacqueline ’Muna’ Musiitwa,
Melbourne JD alumna, class of 2005.
Muna says her experience was
“challenging, but I learned a lot.
Taking electives from the Melbourne
Law Masters program towards my JD
was a great highlight, and I really enjoyed
the experience of the Australian way of life,
which I found to be quite laid back.”
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Overview
As the first university in Australia to teach law,
Melbourne Law School has a rich history. We
are also proud to call ourselves Australia’s first
fully graduate law school.
Our decision to shift to graduate law is part
of a global trend in response to the challenge
of providing the best legal education to
our students. It cements our position as a
pioneer in legal education and builds on our
tradition of excellence, which has enabled our
graduates to become leaders across Australia
and internationally.
Melbourne JD
The Melbourne Juris Doctor (JD) is a graduate
law degree that leads to admission to legal
practice in Australia and can be used as a
basis for seeking admission in many overseas
jurisdictions.
Melbourne Law Masters
Our masters degrees and graduate diplomas
are available to both law and non-law
graduates and combine the latest legal
expertise with academic excellence.
Melbourne Law Doctorates
Our outstanding graduate research programs
and training attract students of exceptional
ability from around the world.
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International
leadership
Melbourne Law School is an outstanding
research institution with internationally
recognised scholars and some of the best
emerging research talent in Australia.
Our academic staff influence law reform in
areas including the Charter of Rights, genetic
testing, treatment of asylum seekers and
detainees in wartime, HIV policy and using
DNA in criminal trials.
Research centres
• Asia Pacific Centre for Military Law
• Asian Law Centre
• Centre for Comparative
Constitutional Studies
• Centre for Corporate Law and Securities
Regulation
• Centre for Employment and Labour
Relations Law
• Centre for Resources, Energy and
Environmental Law
• Centre for Media and Communications Law
• Centre for Islamic Law and Society
• Institute for International Law and the
Humanities
• Intellectual Property Research
Institute of Australia
• Tax Group
Your Graduate
School Experience
We are committed to expanding opportunities
for our students through innovation and
excellence in teaching, and the development
of student support programs.
Kamaka Martin from the USA (on left) chose the Melbourne JD “because it is recognised internationally
with a focus on globalisation”.
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Creative learning approaches
The Melbourne JD curriculum was recently
redesigned specifically for graduate students,
and extensive consultation continues to
ensure our students gain the skills and
knowledge required for a legal career.
Engage with the profession
Students attend regular guest lectures
hosted by leaders from the legal, political
and business sectors and participate in our
unique legal mentoring program. Internships,
international mooting competitions and
exchange opportunities are available, along
with international subjects through the Centre
for Transnational Legal Studies, London.
An international experience
Each year a large number of international
visiting lecturers join us to teach in our
masters program, offering an exciting
experience for students. Visiting lecturers
include international legal practitioners,
industry professionals and outstanding
scholars from around the globe.
In addition, Melbourne Law School has
established degree partnerships with NYU,
Oxford and CUHK and is the only Australian
university that is a member of the Centre for
Transnational Legal Studies (CTLS) in London.
Academic support
The Law School provides high level academic
support programs designed to develop the
communication and research skills essential for
studying law. Many programs are specifically
developed for international students.
We also offer a Research Support Program for
research students, generous research facilities
and funding, and vital links to prestigious
international organisations.
Career outcomes
A law degree from Melbourne Law School is an
internationally recognised qualification. The Law
School’s outstanding reputation opens up a huge
range of employment opportunities for graduates
– legal and non-legal; local and international.
The Law School’s Careers Centre gives our
students access to comprehensive career
advice throughout their entire degree, enabling
students to start planning their career from the
very beginning of their studies.
Beyond-the-curricular programs such as the
Mentoring Program, Internship Program,
Guest Lecture Series and the Professional
Skills Program are specially designed to
complement rigorous academic training to
enhance and diversify our students’ real-world
career prospects.
Furthermore, three appointed senior academics
are available to mentor students interested
in career pathways to academia, international
careers, and judicial associateships.
Graduates of Melbourne Law School are actively
recruited by international law firms, and are highly
regarded by the legal profession and throughout
the private sector, government and industry.
International degree
recognition
The Melbourne JD leads to admission to legal
practice in all Australian jurisdictions, upon
completion of a traineeship or equivalent
practical professional admission course, and
can be used as a basis for seeking admission
in many overseas jurisdictions.
More Information
Melbourne Law School
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010, Australia
Melbourne Juris Doctor
T +61 3 8344 4475
F +61 3 8344 0106
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Melbourne Law Masters
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Melbourne Law Doctorates
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➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load. ➌ Information about practising
law in other jurisdictions should be obtained from the relevant admitting authority in the country concerned. ➍ Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to
change for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current entry requirements.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Melbourne JD • A graduate law degree of the highest quality leading to admission to legal The Law School will select JD students from a broad range of backgrounds who
(Juris Doctor) practice in all Australian jurisdictions. May also be used as a basis for seeking have a record of academic excellence and are committed to the study of law.
Course fee in 2010 per admission in many overseas jurisdictions➌ The criteria for selection are:
EFTSL➋: $29 700 • Applicants must have either an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than • Academic results achieved in previous tertiary studies
law or a degree in law from a different legal system. Key features include: • Score in the Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
• An exclusively graduate student body • Applicant’s personal statement.
• High-quality teaching No single criterion is determinative. The selection criteria are used collectively by
• Cutting-edge curriculum the School to determine the applicant’s suitability for the Melbourne JD.
• World class facilities.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 3 years (accelerated options available).

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Graduate Diploma in • Provides an understanding of East and South-East Asian legal systems and their • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
Asian Law social, political and economic contexts of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per • Focuses on Asian legal systems and societies OR
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
• Ideal for students from Asia and other countries who deal with Asian legal systems equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
nine months full-time in a commercial, legal, development assistance, security or policy capacity and for OR
researchers and scholars interested in Asia. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Pathway to: LLM; Master of Law and Development; Master of Public and International or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
Law. documented and relevant professional experience.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 9 months.

Graduate Diploma in • Provides legal and financial practitioners with a sophisticated understanding of the • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
Banking and Finance legal and regulatory framework of the Australian and international financial sector of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Law • Most subjects have a practical application OR
Course fee in 2010 per A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
• Subjects cover areas including banking (lending, deposit taking, treasury etc.), equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per funds management, payments, superannuation, financial intermediaries, markets or
nine months full-time OR
insurance. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Pathway to: LLM; Master of Commercial Law. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. documented and relevant professional experience.
Duration: 9 months.

Graduate Diploma in • Provides an understanding of the existing and developing laws affecting the media and • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
Communications Law communication industries and its impact on the publication of information, ownership, of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per services and technology OR
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per • Subjects cover areas such as defamation, free speech, privacy law and entertainment A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
nine months full-time law. equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
OR
Pathway to: LLM; Master of Commercial Law. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
Duration: 9 months. documented and relevant professional experience.

Graduate Diploma in • Provides an interdisciplinary understanding of the laws regulating competition in • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
Competition Law Australia and current debates on competition law reform of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per • Also offers an international and comparative perspective on competition law OR
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
• Recognises the economic character of competition law and offers an applied focus on equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
nine months full-time issues arising in practice. OR
Pathway to: LLM; Master of Commercial Law. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
documented and relevant professional experience.
Duration: 9 months.

Graduate Diploma in • One of the largest graduate programs in construction law in the world • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
Construction Law • Provides an understanding of the laws relating to and regulating the construction of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per industry and their application to the various phases of construction and engineering OR
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per projects A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
nine months full-time equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
• Program is tailored to give construction lawyers and professionals in building, OR
construction, engineering and associated industries specialised legal knowledge. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Pathway to: LLM; Master of Commercial Law; Master of Construction Law. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. documented and relevant professional experience.
Duration: 9 months.

Graduate Diploma • Provides an understanding of corporate law and securities regulation nationally and • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
in Corporations and internationally of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Securities Law • Ideal for lawyers and other professionals engaged in securities regulation and issues OR
Course fee in 2010 per relating to corporate law. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
Pathway to: LLM; Master of Commercial Law. OR
nine months full-time
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Duration: 9 months. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
documented and relevant professional experience.

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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Graduate Diploma in • Provides an understanding of the principles surrounding dispute resolution and • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
Dispute Resolution management of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per • Subjects cover the range of techniques available for the resolution of disputes, the OR
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per theories underpinning alternative forms of dispute resolution, new developments in A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
nine months full-time the field and a comparison between Australia and other countries. equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
OR
Pathway to: LLM; Master of Commercial Law. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
Duration: 9 months. documented and relevant professional experience.

Graduate Diploma in • Provides an understanding of policies, legal regimes and regulatory practices affecting • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
Environment, Energy the environment, energy and resources of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
and Resources Law • Subjects cover the legal issues relating to climate change, resource regulation OR
Course fee in 2010 per in mining, petroleum and water resources, the production, distribution and A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per environmental impact of energy, development of infrastructure, indigenous rights and equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
nine months full-time environmental law and sustainability. OR
A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Pathway to: LLM; Master of Commercial Law. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. documented and relevant professional experience.
Duration: 9 months.

Graduate Diploma in • Provides an understanding of the law and practice affecting government in Australia • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
Government Law and other regions of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per • Relevant for those currently working for or dealing with government, and of appeal to OR
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per those with an interest in public affairs, in Australia or around the world A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
nine months full-time equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
• Focuses on comparative public law and the different approaches to government law OR
around the world. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Pathway to: LLM; Master of Public and International Law. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. documented and relevant professional experience.
Duration: 9 months.

Graduate Diploma in • Program available to lawyers in the medico-legal area and to doctors and other health • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
Health and Medical professionals and administrators of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Law • Provides an understanding of relevant aspects of health and medical law OR
Course fee in 2010 per A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
• Subjects cover areas including medical litigation and liability, medical ethics, public equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per health law and law on the beginning and end of life.
nine months full-time OR
Pathway to: LLM; Master of Health and Medical Law. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
documented and relevant professional experience.
Duration: 9 months.

Graduate Diploma in • Melbourne Law School’s graduate program in human rights law offers the widest • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
Human Rights Law range of human rights subjects in Australia of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per • Provides an understanding of the principles of human rights law in Australia and OR
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per internationally from a comparative perspective A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
nine months full-time equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
• Focuses on human rights theories, processes and actions, and the effectiveness of OR
mechanisms for enforcing human rights A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
• Ideal for lawyers currently working, or hoping to work, in the field of human rights, as or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
well as those with a non-law background working in development agencies and other documented and relevant professional experience.
human rights-related organisations.
Pathway to: LLM; Master of Public and International Law.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 9 months.

Graduate Diploma in • This program examines the laws governing economic relations between different • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
International Economic countries, domestic government regulation, private international transactions of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Law and international regulation between countries, with a focus on the World Trade OR
Course fee in 2010 per Organization A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per • Ideal for legal practitioners as well as government representatives, development equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
nine months full-time specialists and economists. OR
A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Pathway to: LLM; Master of Commercial Law; Master of Public and International Law. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. documented and relevant professional experience.
Duration: 9 months.

Graduate Diploma in • Diverse program offering subjects in both public and private international law • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
International Law • Students can focus on fields including international humanitarian law, economics, of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per finance, tax, law and development or international arbitration OR
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
• International legal practitioners, as well as those working in international agencies or equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
nine months full-time nongovernmental organisations will benefit greatly from the specialised knowledge OR
provided in this program. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Pathway to: LLM; Master of Public and International Law. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. documented and relevant professional experience.
Duration: 9 months.

Graduate Diploma in • Provides advanced training and education in intellectual property law • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
Intellectual Property • Provides an understanding of key aspects of Australian intellectual property law and of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Law practice OR
Course fee in 2010 per A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
• Develops an awareness of the international context in which Australian intellectual equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per property law operates.
nine months full-time OR
Pathway to: LLM; Master of Commercial Law; Master of Intellectual Property Law. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
documented and relevant professional experience.
Duration: 9 months.

Graduate Diploma in • A specialist tax course in the broad field of international and comparative tax policy • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
International Tax • All subjects are taught by leading international and Australian tax experts with of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per significant reputations in the field of international tax OR
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
• Provides an understanding of the technical issues of international tax law, current equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
nine months full-time developments in international tax practice and influential international trends in the OR
Asia-Pacific region and globally. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Pathway to: LLM; Master of International Tax; Master of Tax; Master of Commercial or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
Law. documented and relevant professional experience.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 9 months.

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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Graduate Diploma in • Provides an understanding of Australian labour law as well as aspects of international • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
Labour Relations Law and comparative labour law of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per • Subjects cover issues relating to minimum labour standards, enterprise bargaining, OR
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per discrimination and health and safety. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
nine months full-time equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
Pathway to: LLM; Master of Labour Relations Law. OR
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Duration: 9 months. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
documented and relevant professional experience.

Graduate Diploma in • New program – introduced in 2010 • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
Legal Studies • Broad subject choice – students can choose from the entire range of subjects in the of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per Melbourne Law Masters (around 150 per year) OR
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
• Gives students the opportunity to gain valuable legal expertise and skills equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
nine months full-time
• Examines contemporary legal issues from an Australian and international perspective. OR
Pathway to: LLM and all Melbourne Law School masters degrees. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
documented and relevant professional experience.
Duration: 9 months.

Graduate Diploma in • This unique program is at the cutting edge of sporting and legal knowledge • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
Sports Law • Provides an understanding of the legal regimes and current practical legal issues of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per concerning Australian sport, and the international legal environment applicable to sport OR
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
• Also investigates special policy issues affecting the legal regulation of sport and the equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
nine months full-time resolution of problems from theoretical and practical perspectives. OR
Pathway to: LLM; Master of Commercial Law. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
documented and relevant professional experience.
Duration: 9 months.

Graduate Diploma • Extensive range of subjects allows students to gain an advanced understanding of tax • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least one year
in Tax law and policy of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per • All subjects are taught by leading Australian and international tax experts and OR
EFTSL➋: $14 850 per emphasise international trends and current developments in tax practice A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
nine months full-time equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
• Ideal for lawyers, accountants and other tax professionals working as tax advisers, in OR
business or in government organisations. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Pathway to: LLM; Master of Tax; Master of Commercial Law; Master of International Tax. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. documented and relevant professional experience.
Duration: 9 months.

Master of Banking and • Provides legal and financial practitioners with a sophisticated understanding of the • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least two years
Finance Law legal and regulatory framework of the Australian and international financial sector of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per • Most subjects have a practical application OR
EFTSL➋: $29 700 A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
• Subjects cover areas including banking (lending, deposit taking, treasury etc.), equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
funds management, payments, superannuation, financial intermediaries, markets or OR
insurance. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time,
Duration: 1 year or 1.5 years. documented and relevant professional experience.

Master of • Melbourne Law School offers an extensive program in commercial law • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least two years
Commercial Law • Lawyers and other professionals will gain an understanding of many aspects of of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per commercial law from both an Australian and international perspective OR
EFTSL➋: $29 700 A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
• Students can tailor their course to complement their professional expertise and career equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
goals OR
• Subjects are available in areas as diverse as finance, competition law, dispute A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
resolution, tax and intellectual property as well as construction law, environment and or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time,
resources law, communications and sports law. documented and relevant professional experience.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year or 1.5 years.

Master of • One of the largest graduate programs in construction law in the world • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least two years
Construction Law • Provides an understanding of the laws relating to and regulating the construction of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per industry and their application to the various phases of construction and engineering OR
EFTSL➋: $29 700 projects A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
• Program is tailored to give construction lawyers and professionals in building, OR
construction, engineering and associated industries specialised legal knowledge. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time,
Duration: 1 year or 1.5 years. documented and relevant professional experience.

Master of Health • Program available to lawyers in the medico-legal area and to doctors and other health • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least two years
and Medical Law professionals and administrators of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per • Provides an understanding of relevant aspects of health and medical law OR
EFTSL➋: $29 700 A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
• Subjects cover areas including medical litigation and liability, medical ethics, public equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
health law and law on the beginning and end of life. OR
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Duration: 1 year or 1.5 years. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time,
documented and relevant professional experience.

Master of Intellectual • Provides advanced training and education in intellectual property law • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least two years
Property Law • Provides an understanding of key aspects of Australian intellectual property law and of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per practice OR
EFTSL➋: $29 700 A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
• Develops an awareness of the international context in which Australian intellectual equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
property law operates. OR
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Duration: 1 year or 1.5 years. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time,
documented and relevant professional experience.

Master of • A specialist tax degree in the broad field of international and comparative • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least two years
International Tax tax policy. of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per • All subjects are taught by leading international and Australian tax experts with OR
EFTSL➋: $29 700 significant reputations in the field of international tax A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
• Provides an understanding of the technical issues of international tax law, current OR
developments in international tax practice and influential international trends in the A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Asia-Pacific region and globally. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. documented and relevant professional experience.
Duration: 1 year or 1.5 years.

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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Labour • Provides an understanding of Australian labour law as well as aspects of international • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least two years
Relations Law and comparative labour law of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per • Subjects cover issues relating to minimum labour standards, enterprise bargaining, OR
EFTSL➋: $29 700 discrimination and health and safety. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. OR
Duration: 1 year or 1.5 years. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time,
documented and relevant professional experience.

Master of Law and • Provides an in-depth understanding of law and development • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least two years
Development • Subjects examine issues surrounding the legalisation of development, the role of of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per economic institutions in law reform, the history of the rule of law in a developmental OR
EFTSL➋: $29 700 context and an investigation and analysis of law reform projects by international and A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
regional institutions. equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
OR
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Duration: 1 year or 1.5 years. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time,
documented and relevant professional experience.

Master of Laws • High quality, internationally recognised degree • A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD, or
(by coursework) • Broad subject choice - students can choose from the entire range of subjects in the equivalent), at honours standard, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per Melbourne Law Masters (around 150 per year) OR
EFTSL➋: $29 700 A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
• Ideal for law graduates who wish to enhance their skills in a particular legal area or or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time,
gain a broader knowledge of the law documented and relevant professional experience.
• Examines contemporary legal issues from an Australian and international perspective.
Pathway to: LLM by coursework and minor thesis.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year or 1.5 years.

Master of Laws • High quality, international recognised degree • Applicants must meet the entry requirements for the Master of Laws by
(by coursework and • Broad subject choice Coursework and have completed four subjects towards a masters degree
minor thesis) or graduate diploma with a minimum average grade of 70%➊ in each (see
• Ideal for law graduates who wish to enhance their skills in a particular legal area or entry requirements for Master of Laws by coursework).
Course fee in 2010 per gain a broader knowledge of the law.
EFTSL➋: $29 700 Note: The selection criteria for this program is currently under review, please
Thesis component: 50% (allows in depth analysis of a specific legal issue). check the website for the most up-to-date requirements.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year or 1.5 years.

Master of Public and • Offers a wide range of subjects covering diverse issues relevant to public and • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least two years
International Law international law of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
Course fee in 2010 per • Students can specialise in a particular area of public and/or international law, or choose OR
EFTSL➋: $29 700 a range of subjects from across the specialisation to gain a broader perspective A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
• Ideal for legal practitioners in the international sphere as well as those working in OR
economics and trade, government and the public sector or international development A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
and not-for-profit organisations. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. documented and relevant professional experience.
Duration: 1 year or 1.5 years.

Master of Tax • Extensive range of subjects allows students to gain an advanced understanding of tax • A degree in a relevant discipline and the equivalent of at least two years
Course fee in 2010 per law and policy of full-time, documented and relevant professional experience
EFTSL➋: $29 700 • All subjects are taught by leading Australian and international tax experts and OR
emphasise international trends and current developments in tax practice A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or
equivalent) at honours standard, or equivalent
• Ideal for lawyers, accountants and other tax professionals working as tax advisers, in OR
business or in government organisations. A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD,
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. or equivalent) and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time,
Duration: 1 year or 1.5 years. documented and relevant professional experience.

RESEARCH DEGREES
Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Philosophy • An internationally recognised masters degree by research • A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a
(MPhil) • Consists of advanced study and research under academic supervision to minimum average grade of 75%➊
Course fee in 2010 per prepare and submit a thesis of 40 000 to 50 000 words • Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they
EFTSL➋: $29 700 • Designed to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study
research at fourth year, or masters level.
• Thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge
and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of
research.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1.5–2 years.

Doctor of Philosophy • Premier research higher degree at the University of Melbourne • The minimum entry requirement for the PhD is a four-year honours degree, or
(PhD) • Candidates complete a piece of sustained research under academic supervision equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade of 75%➊
Course fee in 2010 per culminating in a thesis of 80 000 to 100 000 words representing a significant • Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they
EFTSL➋: $29 700 and original piece of scholarship. have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study
Entry: Flexible. at fourth year, or masters level
Duration: 3 years. • Applicants must also demonstrate the relevance of their research experience to
their proposed topic of research.

NOTES
➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load. ➌ Information about practising
law in other jurisdictions should be obtained from the relevant admitting authority in the country concerned. ➍ Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to
change for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current entry requirements.

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Music, visual and performing arts
Faculty of the VCA and Music
Student Snapshot
Amy Tsui, Master of Music Therapy student.
Healing through music
Amy undertook Semester One of the
Master of Music Therapy in Hong Kong,
where the University of Melbourne
delivers intensive modules of the
course through collaboration with
HKSpace, the professional development
arm of the University of Hong Kong. As
part of the collaboration, students are
able to come to Melbourne to complete
the course, and Amy is the first student
to do so.
With training in piano, voice and guitar,
and qualifications in accounting and
social work, Amy is able to combine her
skills and interests into music therapy.
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Amy finds that each day is a rewarding
experience. “As a music therapist,
we use instruments and the voice
as communication tools in order to
achieve therapeutic benefits. Each day
I get to see the power of music.”
Amy plans to return to Hong Kong
when she completes her studies.
“There is huge potential for my work
there – there are hardly any music
therapists in hospitals, aged care,
paediatrics or palliative care. I’m lucky
to have access to the teaching staff at
Melbourne who were instrumental in
establishing the industry here.”
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Overview
The Faculty of the VCA and Music (VCAM)
draws on the strengths of two iconic
Melbourne arts institutions; the Victorian
College of the Arts and the Faculty of Music.
The Faculty brings together a wide range of
creative disciplines including:
• Art
• Community Cultural Development
• Dance
• Film and Television
• Indigenous Arts Management
• Music, including Music Therapy
• Production
• Theatre.
VCAM is an exciting destination for
professional graduate study and research
training within creative, cultural, artistic and
scholarly spheres. Graduate study at VCAM
provides the opportunity for deeper enquiry
into your chosen area of specialisation within
a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment.
International
leadership
Research
VCAM provides an arena that encourages
and supports academic excellence in the
arts and the production of new work.
Research is characterised by a spirit of
enquiry, collaboration and a willingness
to cross discipline boundaries. In many
current research projects, the artist’s and
scholar’s knowledge, skills and experience
are combined with those of practitioners
from other disciplines across VCAM and the
University of Melbourne, external institutions
and community organisations in Australia and
overseas.
Current research activity at VCAM covers
diverse areas such as:
• Aesthetic and philosophical enquiry in the
visual arts
• The translation of specialist knowledge
about the body in dance and voice
• Music therapy, musicology and analysis of
music training methods
• Technical innovation in areas such as
animation and production design
• Multi-disciplinary arts research projects
with ethnic communities.
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Internationally
recognised staff
 eraldine Cook, Head of Voice in the School
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of Performing Arts, recently completed
a research project on the effect of actor
vocal training on young adults with cochlear
implants and hearing aids.
Jan Murray, artist and Deputy Head of the
School of Art, is taking up the prestigious
British School residency in Rome in 2010.
Jan’s work is widely represented in significant
Australian public collections and she has
also been collected by the Solomon R
Guggenheim Museum and the Metropolitan
Museum in New York.
Her work has been included in national and
international surveys of contemporary art in
Australia, Germany, France and the USA.
Your Graduate
School experience
Learning facilities
 CAM operates across two campuses:
V
Southbank offers purpose built facilities
situated in the heart of Melbourne’s vibrant
arts precinct; Music at Parkville comprises
unique teaching and performance facilities.
VCAM’s cultural resources include:
• Lenton Parr Music, Visual and Performing
Arts Library
• Louise Hanson-Dyer Music Library
• Melba Hall, a grand 340-seat concert hall
• Grainger Museum, a heritage listed
museum housing Percy Grainger’s
internationally recognised archive and
artefact collection
• Margaret Lawrence Gallery, which supports
innovative contemporary art practices;
• Early Music Studio
• National Music Therapy Research Unit
• Centre for Cultural Partnerships.
Creative approaches
to learning
 ou will have the opportunity to be mentored
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by established artists and to undertake
practical training infused with intellectual,
reflective and critical inquiry. These varied
modes of learning are particularly important
for emerging artists who wish to thrive in the
competitive arts environment.
 tudents participate in the important role
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VCAM plays in Melbourne’s artistic life.
Performances, concerts and exhibitions
attract capacity audiences. The experience of
working with fellow professional artists will
inspire you to reach further, and create and
perform beyond artistic boundaries.
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Other features of studying at VCAM include: International degree
• Small class sizes recognition
• Purpose-built studios The Faculty of the VCA and Music has
• A culturally diverse student body partnerships with over 30 leading arts
institutions around the world including
• Access to a range of international artists as Universitas 21 and the Association of Pacific
part of the artist in residency program Rim Universities networks. VCAM is also a
member of the European League of Institutes
• Strong links with an array of arts bodies, of the Arts (ELIA); the international association
with opportunities extended to students for of Film and Television schools (CILECT); and
collaborative work and performance the Australian Screen Production Education
• Student participation in international and Research Association (ASPERA). Master
conferences and music festivals hosted by of Music Therapy graduates are eligible for
VCAM. registration with the Australian Music Therapy
Association (AMTA).
Career outcomes
Graduates work in various roles as:
• Choreographers
• Dancers
• Visual artists
• Photographers
• Film and documentary writers
• Animators
• Actors
• Directors
• Costume and set designers
• Musicians
• Musicologists
• Music therapists
• Composers
• Conductors
• Concertmasters
• Event coordinators
• Teachers
• Arts managers
• Researchers
• Policy makers Tamirat Gebremariam, currently undertaking the
Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Art.
• Entertainers
• Entrepreneurs
• Media commentators
• Community development managers.
More Information
 raduates find employment in various local
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and international settings in a self-employed The Faculty of the VCA and Music
capacity or in arts-related organisations. Many Parkville Campus: Music Building
graduates have gone on to win major awards Southbank Campus: St Kilda Road
at international arts festivals. The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010, Australia
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NOTES
➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load. ➌ Applicants should download
and submit additional requirements as listed on VCAM’s Supplementary Graduate Admissions Information sheet at www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/grad/gradcoursework.
➍ Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current
entry requirements.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Music • The course provides an opportunity for those who have qualifications in music to • A Bachelor of Music, or an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Therapy change career. The course provides a study of the theory and practice of music • Performance requirement: Equivalent to Grade 8 AMEB standard
Course fee in 2010 per therapy.
• Music theory: Grade 5 AMEB standard
EFTSL➋: $23 250 Thesis component: <50%.
• Proficiency on the guitar
Internships/placements: Placements undertaken during each year of the course, in
special education and aged care, under the guidance of a registered music therapist. • One year of psychology study at tertiary level
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Australian Music Therapy Association (Inc.). • Audition/interview is required for all applicants (phone interviews can
be arranged)
Campus: Parkville.
• Strongly recommended that applicants have experience working with
Entry: Flexible. special-needs clients and have observed music therapy in practice.
Duration: 2 years.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Graduate Diploma in • A practical program production course introducing students to all facets of short program • An undergraduate degree in any discipline (see Supplementary
Film and Television production. Information sheet➌).
Course fee in 2010 per Streams: Documentary, narrative, post-production/visual effects and animation.
EFTSL➋: Pathway to: Master of Film and Television (by coursework).
$32 950 (Animation/
Professional accreditation/affiliation: The international association of film and television schools
Post Production)
(CILECT); Australian Screen Production Education and Research Association (ASPERA); European
$38 000 (Documentary/
League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Narrative)
Campus: Southbank.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1 year.

Graduate Diploma • The course provides a pathway for graduates of non-music degrees to become eligible for • An undergraduate degree of three years or more
in Music masters-level courses. • Practical music: audition
Course fee in 2010 per Streams: Composition, early music, instrumental/vocal teaching, musicology/ethnomusicology and • Composition: folio
EFTSL➋: $21 250 performance.
• Musicology/ethnomusicology: Dissertation proposal and
Pathway to: Master of Music; Master of Music Studies; Master of Music Therapy. example of academic writing.
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Campus: Parkville.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1 year.

Postgraduate Diploma • The course incorporates studies in a creative paradigm incorporating community cultural • An undergraduate degree with a major in a specific art form,
in Community Cultural development practice, context, process and theory in order to foster cultural development in the or equivalent, plus one year full-time documented arts practice
Development Practice community. or community cultural development experience, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per Pathway to: Master of Community Cultural Development Practice (by coursework). (see Supplementary Information sheet➌)
EFTSL➋: $23 750 OR
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Five years of full-time, documented and relevant experience in
Campus: Southbank. arts practice or community cultural development.
Entry: Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year.

Postgraduate Diploma • An intensive professional skills-based course with strong links to industry which leads to the • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (see
in Film and Television student undertaking the role of producer for at least one VCAM student production. Supplementary Information sheet➌).
(Producing) Pathway to: Master of Film and Television (Producing) (by research).
Course fee in 2010 per Professional accreditation/affiliation:The international association of film and television schools
EFTSL➋: $25 350 (CILECT); Australian Screen Production Education and Research Association (ASPERA); European
League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Campus: Southbank.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1 year.

Postgraduate Diploma • The course provides a pathway for music graduates with a three-year degree to gain an honours • An undergraduate degree with a minimum average grade of
in Music degree equivalent and thereby become eligible to apply for masters-level courses. 70%➊ in a music major
Course fee in 2010 per Pathway to: Master of Music; Master of Music Studies; Master of Music Therapy. OR
EFTSL➋: $21 250 Five years of full-time, documented and relevant experience
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
• Performance, instrumental/vocal teaching and early music:
Campus: Parkville.
audition
Duration: 1 year.
• Composition: folio
• Musicology/ethnomusicology: Dissertation proposal and
example of academic writing.

Postgraduate Diploma • Provides students with high-level performance proficiency and the opportunity to further enhance • An undergraduate degree in music performance, or equivalent
in Music Performance their chosen performance area. (see Supplementary Information sheet➌).
Course fee in 2010 per Streams: Instrumental/vocal performance accompaniment/collaborative pianism, conducting/
EFTSL➋: $23 750 directing, performance/composition.
Pathway to: Master of Music Performance (by research).
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Campus: Southbank.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1 year.

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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Postgraduate Diploma • This course brings together choreographers, dance animateurs, theatre animateurs, directors, and • An undergraduate degree in an area relevant to the chosen
in Performance actor and voice trainers in a flexible program which enables distinct discipline specialisations as specialisation, or equivalent
Creation well as cross-collaborative and interdisciplinary projects through common subject areas. OR
Course fee in 2010 per Streams: Directing, animateuring, actor training, voice, choreography. At least five years of full-time, documented work experience
EFTSL➋: $23 750 in an area relevant to the chosen specialisation (see
Pathway to: Master of Dramatic Art (Direction) (by research); Master of Theatre Practice (by
Supplementary Information sheet➌).
coursework); Master of Choreography (by coursework) or (by research); Master of Animateuring (by
research).
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Campus: Southbank.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1 year.

Postgraduate Diploma • Specialisations in design, lighting, sound and production management • An undergraduate degree in an area relevant to the chosen
in Production • Each stream consists of six subjects including a major component of practical work which involve specialisation, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per field placements on faculty productions in dance, theatre, music and events and with external OR
EFTSL➋: $23 750 companies. At least five years of full-time, documented work experience
in an area relevant to the chosen specialisation (see
Streams: Design, lighting, sound and production management.
Supplementary Information sheet➌).
Pathway to: Master of Theatre Design (by research) (design specialisation); Master of Production (by
coursework); Master of Sound Design (by Research).
Internships/placements: Field placements on faculty productions in dance, theatre, and with
external companies.
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Campus: Southbank.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1 year.

Postgraduate Diploma • Serves as a bridge between undergraduate study and independent art practice. • An undergraduate degree in an area relevant to the chosen
in Visual Art Pathway to: Master of Visual Art (by coursework). specialisation, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per OR
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Australian Council of University Art and Design Schools At least five years of full-time, documented work experience
EFTSL➋: $23 750 (ACUADS); European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA). in an area relevant to the chosen specialisation (see
Campus: Southbank. Supplementary Information sheet➌).
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of • Provides students with the opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills in the area of • Postgraduate Diploma in Performance Creation (Choreography)
Choreography dance choreography. OR
Course fee in 2010 per Pathway to: Master of Choreography (by research). An honours degree in dance, or equivalent
EFTSL➋: $23 750 OR
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA). Equivalent of at least five years documented professional
Campus: Southbank. dance experience and demonstrated artistic and leadership
Entry: Semester 1. ability (see Supplementary Information sheet➌).
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Community • The Masters degree by coursework further develops skills and knowledge acquired in the • An honours degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent
Cultural Development Postgraduate Diploma in Community Cultural Development Practice. OR
Practice Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). A Postgraduate Diploma in Community Cultural Development
Course fee in 2010 per Practice.
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
EFTSL➋: $23 750
Campus: Southbank.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Film • Students focus on writing, directing and editing a major production as well as advanced • An honours degree in film and television, or equivalent
and Television screenwriting. (see Supplementary Information sheet➌)
$32 950 (Animation/ Streams: Documentary, narrative, post-production/visual effects and animation. • A Graduate Diploma in Film and Television.
Post Production) Pathway to: Master of Film and Television (by research).
$38 000 (Documentary/
Narrative) Professional accreditation/affiliation: The international association of film and television schools
(CILECT); Australian Screen Production Education and Research Association (ASPERA); European
League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Campus: Southbank.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Music • A professional coursework degree, in which candidates select a specialisation, supported by • Bachelor of Music, or Bachelor of Arts with a major in music,
Studies appropriate advanced elective subjects. with a minimum average grade of 75%➊
Course fee in 2010 per Thesis component: >50%. OR
EFTSL➋: $23 250 Equivalent documented professional experience
Streams: Composition, musicology/ethnomusicology, performance/teaching, music education
(intensive mode). • Performance/teaching: audition
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA). • Composition: folio
Campus: Parkville. • Musicology/ethnomusicology: research proposal and example
of academic writing.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Production • Provides a structured coursework program enabling high-achieving students of the Postgraduate • Postgraduate Diploma in Production, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per Diploma in Production to continue in their specialisation and progress to a masters. OR
EFTSL➋: $23 750 Streams: Design, lighting, sound and production management. At least five years of full-time, documented and relevant
professional experience (see Supplementary Information
Pathway to: Master of Theatre Design (by research); Master of Sound Design (by research).
sheet➌).
Internships/placements: Field placements on faculty productions in dance, theatre, music and with
external companies.
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Campus: Southbank.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Theatre • Allows high-achieving students to develop an increased level of specificity in the development of • Postgraduate Diploma in Performance Creation, or equivalent.
Practice their arts practice in direction or performance creation. (see Supplementary Information sheet➌).
Course fee in 2010 per Pathway to: Master of Dramatic Art (Direction) (by research); Master of Animateuring (by research).
EFTSL➋: $23 750 Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Campus: Southbank.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1 year.

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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Visual Art • An intensive studio-based program offering emerging artists the opportunity to consolidate skills • An honours degree in a relevant discipline
Course fee in 2010 per and knowledge. OR
EFTSL➋: $23 750 Pathway to: Master of Fine Art (by research). A graduate diploma, or equivalent
OR
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Australian Council of University Art and Design Schools A postgraduate diploma in a relevant discipline, or equivalent
(ACUADS); European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA). OR
Campus: Southbank. Five years of documented and relevant professional experience
Entry: Semester 1. (see Supplementary Information sheet➌).
Duration: 1 year.

Doctor of Musical Arts • The course provides an avenue of study for music performers. It is orientated towards • Master of Music in performance, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per professional performers who are already established in their respective fields. • Completion of a minor thesis at masters level, and
EFTSL➋: $22 260 Thesis component: <50%. musicological research methods or equivalent.
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Campus: Parkville.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 3 years.

RESEARCH DEGREES
Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Animateuring • Provides a framework for developing skills and expertise in the chosen field of research in cross- • Postgraduate Diploma in Performance Creation, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per modal performances. OR
EFTSL➋: $23 750 Thesis component: >50%. Substantial professional experience, together with
demonstrated artistic and leadership ability (see
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Supplementary Information sheet➌)
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
• An honours degree in a relevant discipline.
Campus: Southbank.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1.5 years.

Master of • Allows students to extend their knowledge and skills in the chosen field of research in dance • Postgraduate Diploma in Choreography
Choreography choreography. OR
Course fee in 2010 per Thesis component: >50%. Equivalent of at least five years of full-time, documented and
EFTSL➋: $23 750 relevant professional dance experience and demonstrated
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). artistic and leadership ability see Supplementary Information
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA). sheet.➌)
Campus: Southbank. OR
Entry: Semester 1. An honours degree in dance.
Duration: 1.5 years (minimum).

Master of Dance • Provides opportunities for professional dancers to further extend and develop their performance • Four-year honours degree in the study of dance
(Performance) skills, knowledge and understanding in the theory and practice of dance as an art form. OR
Course fee in 2010 per Thesis component: >50%. Equivalent of at least five years of full-time, documented and
EFTSL➋: $23 750 relevant professional dance experience (see Supplementary
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Information sheet➌).
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Campus: Southbank.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Dramatic Art • Further develops skills in directing through an advanced-level research project. • Postgraduate Diploma in Performance Creation, or equivalent
(Direction) Thesis component: >50%. OR
Course fee in 2010 per Substantial professional experience and demonstrated artistic
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
EFTSL➋: $23 750 and leadership ability (see Supplementary Information sheet➌)
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA). OR
Campus: Southbank. An honours degree in a relevant discipline.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1.5 years (minimum).

Master of Film • Allows students to build on their capacity for independent investigation and creative and technical • An honours degree in film and television with a minimum
and Television skills in film and television. average grade of 70%➊, or equivalent (see Supplementary
Course fee in 2010 per Thesis component: >50%. Information sheet➌)
EFTSL➋: $25 350 OR
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
A Graduate Diploma in Film and Television with a minimum
Professional accreditation/affiliation: The international association of film and television schools average grade of 70%➊.
(CILECT); Australian Screen Production Education and Research Association (ASPERA); European
League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Campus: Southbank.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Film and • Allows students to build on their theoretical and practical skills in producing for film and television. • Postgraduate Diploma in Film and Television (Producing), or
Television (Producing) Thesis component: >50%. equivalent (see Supplementary Information sheet➌).
Course fee in 2010 per Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
EFTSL➋: $25 350
Professional accreditation/affiliation: The international association of film and television schools
(CILECT); Australian Screen Production Education and Research Association (ASPERA); European
League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Campus: Southbank.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1 year.

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Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Fine Art • For practising artists who have a specific research interest or project they wish to pursue within a • Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours), or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per formal and supportive institutional context. OR
EFTSL➋: $23 750 Thesis component: >50%. Demonstrable relevant professional experience and studio-
based practice (see Supplementary Information sheet➌).
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Australian Council of University Art and Design Schools
(ACUADS), European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Campus: Southbank.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Music • A professional degree that prepares students for specialist careers in musicology, • Bachelor of Music (Honours) with a minimum average grade
Course fee in 2010 per ethnomusicology, composition, performance, conducting or music therapy. of 75%➊.
EFTSL➋: $23 250 Thesis component: >50%. • Music Performance: audition
Pathway to: Doctor of Musical Arts; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). • Composition: folio
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA). • Musicology/Ethnomusicology: thesis proposal and example of
Campus: Parkville. academic writing, plus completion of Musicological Research
Methods 1 or equivalent.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1.5 years.

Master of Music • Focuses on the training of musicians to a level commensurate with the highest standards of • An honours degree in music, or equivalent
Performance performance within the profession. OR
Course fee in 2010 per Streams: Instrumental/vocal performance, accompaniment (keyboard), conducting/directing, Extensive practical experience in the designated principal
EFTSL➋: $23 750 performance/composition. study area (see Supplementary Information sheet➌).
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Campus: Southbank.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Sound • Provides an opportunity for candidates to undertake advanced work in sound design. • Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline with
Design Thesis component: >50%. a minimum average grade of 70%➊ (see Supplementary
Course fee in 2010 per Information sheet.➌).
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
EFTSL➋: $23 750
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Campus: Southbank.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 1.5 years (minimum).

Master of Theatre • Allows students to build on their capacity for independent investigation and their creative, • Postgraduate Diploma in Production with a minimum average
Design technical and collaborative skills in set and/or costume design. grade of 70%➊
Course fee in 2010 per Thesis component: >50%. OR
EFTSL➋: $23 750 Equivalent and substantial professional experience
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). with demonstrated artistic and leadership ability (see
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA). Supplementary Information sheet➌)
Campus: Southbank. OR
Entry: Semester 1. An honours undergraduate degree, or equivalent, and at least
three years of full-time, documented and relevant professional
Duration: 1.5 years (minimum). experience.

Doctor of Philosophy • A substantial piece of original research in a single or interdisciplinary artistic field. For the creative • The minimum* entry requirement for the PhD is an Australian
(PhD) arts disciplines, the thesis may take the form of creative work plus dissertation four-year honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline
Course fee in 2010 per • The creative work may be in the form of exhibition, performance (in this case taken to be both with a minimum average grade of 75%➊.
EFTSL➋: $23 750 the creation and performance of original works and/or interpretation and performance of others’ *Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must
works), literary work, film, CD ROM or other approved format demonstrate they have conducted a research project equivalent
• The dissertation should describe the research process and elaborate, elucidate and contextualise to 25% of a year’s full-time study at fourth year, or masters
the work. level and must also demonstrate the relevance of their research
experience to their proposed topic of research.
Thesis component: >50%.
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Campus: Southbank.
Entry: Flexible.
Duration: 3 years.

Doctor of Philosophy • A substantial piece of original research in a single or interdisciplinary artistic field. For the creative • The minimum* entry requirement for the PhD is an Australian
(PhD) (Music) arts disciplines, the thesis may take the form of creative work plus dissertation four-year honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline
Course fee in 2010 per • The creative work may be in the form of exhibition, performance (in this case taken to be both with a minimum average grade of 75%➊.
EFTSL➋: $22 700 the creation and performance of original works andor interpretation and performance of others’ *Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must
works), literary work, film, CD ROM or other approved format demonstrate they have conducted a research project equivalent
• The dissertation should describe the research process and elaborate, elucidate and contextualise to 25% of a year’s full-time study at fourth year, or masters
the work. level and must also demonstrate the relevance of their research
experience to their proposed topic of research.
Thesis component: >50%.
Professional accreditation/affiliation: European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA).
Campus: Southbank or Parkville.
Entry: Flexible.
Duration: 3 years.

NOTES
➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load. ➌ Applicants should download
and submit additional requirements as listed on VCAM’s Supplementary Graduate Admissions Information sheet at www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/grad/gradcoursework.
➍ Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current
entry requirements.

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SCIENCES
Melbourne Graduate
School of Science
Research Snapshot
University congratulates
alumna Professor
Elizabeth Blackburn
Alumna Professor Elizabeth Blackburn
recently became the first Australian
woman to be awarded a Nobel Prize.
Professor Blackburn, who is now at
the University of California at San
Francisco, graduated with Bachelor
and Master of Science degrees from
the University of Melbourne and has
gone on to be a leader in the study
of telomeres, the protective sections
of DNA at the ends of chromosomes.
These short sections of DNA are
required to maintain the normal
structure of chromosomes.
The Dean of Science, Professor Robert
Saint, said the impact of Professor
Blackburn’s work was far-reaching and
has broad implications for human
health.
“We are delighted that Professor
Blackburn has been awarded the Nobel
Prize. Professor Blackburn’s research
94
has contributed fundamentally to
our understanding of chromosome
structure through the discovery of the
nature of telomeres and of the enzyme,
telomerase, which maintains them,”
he said.
“Telomeres play crucial roles in
normal cellular growth and ageing and
telomere function impacts on human
diseases such as cancer.
“Professor Blackburn showed great
foresight in choosing to study a single-
celled pond-dwelling organism in order
to crack the telomere problem. She then
used this information to understand
how human telomeres work. It is a
wonderful example of basic research
leading to a major breakthrough.”
Professor Blackburn was awarded the
Nobel Prize along with colleagues
Carol Greider, from Johns Hopkins
University’s school of medicine,
and Jack Szostak from Harvard
University for their discovery of
“how chromosomes are protected by
telomeres and the enzyme telomerase”.
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Overview
At the University of Melbourne we have over
100 years of experience in pioneering scientific
discovery. Our strengths lie in biological,
chemical, earth, mathematical and physical
sciences, information systems and optometry.
The Melbourne Graduate School of Science is
home to a community of scientists engaging in
the most diverse range of scientific disciplines
in Australia. We are consistently ranked among
the top universities in Australia for our scientific
research – we are ranked No. 1 in Australia for
citations of scientific papers (HEEACT 2009).
Our decorated teaching and research staff,
innovative training programs, high-achieving
student body and extensive resources enable
us to pursue our aim of educating scientists
who are capable of playing leading roles in
research or industry internationally.
Join us and you will discover that all the
scientific knowledge you gain forms the
foundation of the person you are – someone
who explores, questions and discovers.
International leadership
The Melbourne Graduate School of Science is
the only graduate school in Australia pursuing
research excellence across fundamental,
applied and interdisciplinary sciences.
Research institutes, centres,
partnerships and affiliations
We are one of the most successful scientific
research powerhouses in Australia. Just some
of our research centres are:
• Bio21 Institute
• Institute for a Broadband-Enabled Society
• Melbourne Energy Institute
• Melbourne Materials Institute
• Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute
• ARC Centre of Excellence for Mathematics
and Statistics of Complex Systems
(MASCOS)
• ARC Centre of Excellence in Ore Deposits
(CODES)
• ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum
Computer Technology (CQCT)
• Australian Stem Cell Centre Limited
• Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
• Victorian Life Sciences Computation
Initiative (VLSCI).
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Internationally recognised staff

• Professor David Karoly is a member of the
United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC)
• Professor Andrew Holmes and his group
collaborate with Imperial College (London)
on light-emitting polymer and organic solar
cells research.

Your Graduate
School experience
The Melbourne Graduate School of Science is
more than a provider of world-class, advanced
scientific training – it’s an incubator for your
talents and ambitions.

Specialist advisory staff

The Graduate School is an invaluable source
of support. Our people have a wealth of
experience in looking after the needs of
students enrolled in our graduate programs. Graduate students can gain teaching skills assisting undergraduate students.
You will receive friendly, detailed and timely
course advice as well as more general support.

Industry interaction
Our enduring reputation for scientific
innovation has attracted the support of
distinguished scientists and of others from
science-related business and industry. These
colleagues are involved with the Graduate
School’s Advisory Committee, monitoring the
industry relevance of curriculum delivery.
Scholarships,
bursaries and awards
Career outcomes
We offer an educational framework for
graduates of science and technology courses
to obtain further training that provide
pathways for:
• Careers in scientific, technological and
business-oriented research
• Professional training for students who wish
to maintain a professional connection with
science and/or technology in the workplace.
Together with a comprehensive understanding
of current scientific issues, graduates
emerge with high-functioning management
and leadership skills. Melbourne Science
graduates enjoy an excellent reputation and
are widely recruited in Australia and across the
globe, making the University of Melbourne the
first choice for outstanding professionals.
For more information, visit:
/ www.graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au/
careers/graduate

Graduate students can apply for funds to

provide support for living costs, research,
International degree
travel, local and international conference recognition
attendance, and periods of overseas study.
Endowments such as the David Hay Memorial Graduates of the Master of Information
Fund provide financial assistance for writing Systems qualify for professional membership
theses and the publication of this work in of the Australian Computer Society and
journals. internationally for membership of the
Association for Computing Machinery and the
For more information, visit: Association for Information Systems.
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For information about courses and accreditation
Our innovative curriculum will allow you to by professional bodies, please contact the
obtain a set of flexible and transferable skills Melbourne Graduate School of Science.
for different types of employment, particularly
in skills to initiate and implement constructive
change in your communities, professions and
workplaces.
More Information
Melbourne Graduate School of Science
Old Geology Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010, Australia
T +61 3 8344 6404
F +61 3 8344 3351
E via: http://graduate.science.unimelb.
Right: The Herbarium is home to a growing collection
edu.au/enquiry-general
of approximately 100,000 specimens. All major
plant groups are housed in the Herbarium, including
fungi, mosses, liverworts, lichens, algae, ferns,
gymnosperms and flowering plants.
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NOTES
➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load.
➌ Two subjects per semester – Option 1: Ten coursework subjects and a two-unit workplace project portfolio (150 points) Option 2: Eleven coursework subjects and a one-unit
workplace project portfolio (150 points).➍ Students who are exempt from Semester 1 core subjects may apply for mid-year entry. ➎ Entry requirements listed are a guide only and
may be subject to change for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current entry requirements.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➎

Master of Information • A course for aspiring and current professionals supporting, managing and 2 years:
Systems changing business processes through information and communications • An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum average grade of
Course fee in 2010 per technology (ICT) and information systems. 65%➊ in the final year of study, or equivalent.
EFTSL➋: $27 750 Professional accreditation/affiliation: Qualification for professional membership 1.5 years:
of the Australian Computer Society and internationally for membership of the
• A Graduate Certificate in Information Systems with a minimum average grade
Association for Computing Machinery and the Association for Information Systems.
of 65%➊, or equivalent
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. OR
Duration: 1, 1.5 or 2 years. An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum average grade of
65%➊ in the final year of study, or equivalent, and at least one year of full-time,
documented and relevant work experience.
1 year:
• A four-year honours degree in information systems with a minimum average
grade of 65%➊ in the final year of study, or equivalent
OR
An undergraduate degree in any discipline and the Postgraduate Diploma in
information systems with a minimum average grade of 65%➊, or equivalent
OR
An undergraduate degree in information systems with a minimum average
grade of 65% ➊ in the final year of study, or equivalent and at least two years
of full-time, documented and relevant work experience
OR
An undergraduate degree in any discipline and the Postgraduate Certificate in
Information Systems with a minimum average grade of 65%➊, or equivalent
and at least one year of full-time, documented an relevant work experience.

Master of Science • For students seeking employment and/or promotion opportunities in the • An undergraduate degree with a major in a life science or chemistry and a
(Biotechnology) biotechnology industries minimum average grade of 65%➊ in the major, or equivalent.
Course fee in 2010 per • Offers a novel and innovative curriculum characterised by three key modules: the Applicants must have already completed an appropriate sequence of genetics
EFTSL➋: $27 750 core discipline; the project; and the professional tools. or biochemistry subjects or equivalent to at least undergraduate second year level.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
Duration: 2 years. reports and employer references.

Master of Science • For students seeking employment and/or promotion opportunities in industries • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline including mathematics,
(Management Science) requiring management science expertise statistics and operations research, engineering, information technology,
Course fee in 2010 per • Offers a novel and innovative curriculum characterised by three key modules: the computing, commerce or business, with a minimum average grade of 65% ➊
EFTSL➋: $27 750 core discipline; the project; and the professional tools. in the major, or equivalent.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. Applicants must have already completed a sequence of mathematics and
statistics (or related) subjects to at least undergraduate second year level.
Duration: 2 years.
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
reports and employer references.

Master of Science • For students intending to pursue a research career in the sciences • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade
(research training • It offers a novel and innovative curriculum characterised by three key modules: of 65%➊ in the major, or equivalent.
program) the core discipline; the project; and the professional tools. Entry is also subject to the availability of appropriate research topics and
Course fee in 2010 per Thesis component: <50%. supervisors.
EFTSL➋: $27 750 The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
Streams: Bioinformatics, biomedical and health sciences, botany, chemistry, earth
sciences, epidemiology, genetics, geography, information systems, mathematics reports and employer references.
and statistics, physics, vision sciences, zoology.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2 may be available.
Duration: 2 years.

Doctor of Optometry • This course is the international standard for entry into optometric practice and
Course fee to be will have its first intake of students in 2011.
advised Please refer to www.optometry.unimelb.edu.au for updates.
Thesis component: <50%.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Internships/placements: All students will complete an externship with an eye
health care provider. Some placements are available overseas.
Professional accreditation/affiliation: The proposed Doctor of Optometry will
qualify you to practise as a therapeutically endorsed Optometrist in Australia,
and to register to practise in several overseas countries. Accreditation in other
countries, including North America, is being planned.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 4 years.
Subject to Academic Board approval, selection for the proposed Doctor of
Optometry may include consideration of:
• Grade point average in an undergraduate degree which includes a tertiary
subject (at any level) in physics or optics, plus three second or third year
subjects: one in anatomy or cell biology; and two from one or more relevant
biological science disciplines
• An aptitude test (e.g. GAMSAT or OAT)
• A written statement in support of the application (this might include details of
any relevant work experience).
Applicants whose undergraduate course did not incorporate a physics or optics
subject are required to successfully complete a subject in this area before they
can be considered for entry.

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COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➎

Postgraduate • Advanced study for students who want to understand information systems from • An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum average grade of
Certificate in a technological perspective, as well as the organisational contexts in which these 65%➊ in the final year and one year of full-time, documented and relevant
Information Systems systems are used to create value. work experience
Course fee in 2010 per Pathway to: Master of Information Systems. OR
EFTSL➋: $13 875 per A Graduate Certificate in Information Systems with a minimum average grade
Professional accreditation/affiliation: Associate level accreditation with the of 65%➊ in the Graduate Certificate, or equivalent.
semester full-time Australian Computer Society.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 0.5 years.

Postgraduate • Advanced theory and field-based units in earth sciences. • A Bachelor of Science degree specialising in earth sciences
Certificate in Science Pathway to: Master of Science (Earth Science stream). OR
(Earth Sciences) A Bachelor of Science degree and a background or work experience in earth
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. sciences.
Course fee in 2010 per
Duration: 0.5 years.
EFTSL➋: $13 875 per
semester full-time

Postgraduate Diploma • Available to optometrists wishing to take their clinical skills to a higher standard • A four-year Australian undergraduate degree in optometry, or equivalent
in Advanced Clinical by examining the latest research and clinical techniques OR
Optometry • The course is available by distance education online. A three-year optometry degree and a year of supervised clinical practice.
Course fee in 2010 per Pathway to: Master of Science (Vision Sciences).
EFTSL➋: $13 050
Entry: Semester 1, January; Semester 2, June.
Duration: 1 year.

Postgraduate Diploma • Students acquire research skills and current, in-depth knowledge of their • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
in Science scientific field.
Course fee in 2010 per Thesis component: <50%.
EFTSL➋: $27 750 Pathway to: Master of Science; Master of Philosophy; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Streams: Anatomy and cell biology, botany, chemistry, computer science, oral
biology (dental science), earth sciences, genetics, history and philosophy of
science, mathematics and statistics, medicine (st vincent’s hospital), microbiology
and immunology, obstetrics and gynaecology, otolaryngology, pathology,
pharmacology, physics, physiology, vision science, zoology.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. On a case-by-case basis.
Duration: 1 year.

RESEARCH DEGREES
Course name Key features Entry requirements ➎

Master of Philosophy • Under academic supervision, students produce an original thesis from in-depth • A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a
Course fee in 2010 per research in one of nine areas of science. minimum average grade of 75%➊.
EFTSL➋: $28 870 Thesis component: >50%. Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study at
fourth year, or masters level. Entry is also subject to the availability of appropriate
Streams: Botany, chemistry, earth sciences, genetics, information systems, research topics and supervisors.
mathematics and statistics, optometry and vision sciences, physics, zoology.
Duration: 2 years.

Doctor of Philosophy • From a broad range of sciences, students produce a substantial and original • The minimum entry requirement for the PhD is an Australian four-year honours
(PhD) thesis from in-depth research under academic supervision. degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a minimum average grade of
Course fee in 2010 per Thesis component: >50%. 75%➊.
EFTSL➋: $28 870 Streams: Botany, chemistry, earth sciences, genetics, information systems, Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they
mathematics and statistics, optometry and vision sciences, physics, zoology. have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study
at fourth year or masters level and must also demonstrate the relevance of their
Duration: 3 years. research experience to their proposed topic of research. Entry is also subject to
the availability of appropriate research topics and supervisors.

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Melbourne School of
Land and Environment
Students in the Greenhouse, Burnley campus.
Research Snapshot
Contributing to Australia’s
innovation agenda
In 2009, the Melbourne School of Land
and Environment (MSLE) obtained
funding for new world-class collaborative
research initiatives under the Australian
Government’s Cooperative Research
Centres (CRC) Program.
MSLE researchers will play leadership
roles in two new CRCs:
Poultry CRC: AUD 28 million
The Poultry CRC will help Australia achieve
sustainable, ethical poultry production,
with MSLE involvement led by Professor
Paul Hemsworth, from the Department of
Agriculture and Food Systems.
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Dairy Futures CRC: AUD 28 Million
The Dairy Futures CRC will provide more
productive pasture for dairy and grazing
industries, efficient milk processing
and improve on-farm sustainability.
Professors David Chapman and Frank
Dunshea, Department of Agriculture and
Food Systems lead the Dairy Futures
CRC for the University.
MSLE is involved in a number of other
CRCs, including Bushfires, Forestry and
Future Farm Industries.
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Overview
The Melbourne School of Land and
Environment (MSLE) is the largest faculty of
its kind in the southern hemisphere, leading
education and research in the critical areas
of climate change and natural resource
management to build sustainable urban and
rural environments.
A masters or PhD from MSLE will equip you
to play a leading role in a sustainable society,
with graduate programs offered in:
• Agricultural science
• Agribusiness
• Animal science
• Environment and natural resource
management
• Food science
• Forest ecosystem science
• Geography
• Urban horticulture
• Wine technology and viticulture.
MSLE programs boast world renowned
academics and facilities including a farm,
forest, and specialist research centres,
with strong Australian and international
government and industry research
partnerships.
Over the past 25 years, almost 400
international graduate students have studied
with MSLE, representing over 40 countries
worldwide.
MSLE departments include:
• Agriculture and Food Systems
• Forest and Ecosystem Science
• Resource Management and Geography.
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International
leadership
Research
MSLE undertakes research in collaboration
with partners Australia-wide and internationally.
The School’s internationally recognised
research strengths include:
• Agricultural economics
• Animal science
• Climate change adaptation and mitigation
• Ecology, ecophysiology and ecosystem
function
• Food science
• Forest science, wood science, timber
product development and sustainable
forest management
• Geography
• Green infrastructure
• Land and food systems management,
innovation and change
• Plant biology, production and biotechnology
• Water efficiency.
Internationally
recognised staff
• Associate Professor Jon Barnett is an
Australian Research Council Fellow,
investigating impacts of and responses to
environmental change on social systems.
• Dr Kevin Tolhurst is a fire science and
management expert, currently developing
a risk management model through the
Bushfire CRC.
• Professor Nigel Stork specialises in the
conservation of biodiversity in the wet
tropics rainforests of Australia and is
President Elect of the Association for
Tropical Biology and Conservation - the
premier science body for tropical forests
and their conservation.
• Professor Paul Hemsworth specialises
in animal behaviour and welfare and is
Director of the Animal Welfare Science
Centre, providing animal industries,
farming communities and government with
internationally competitive research and
training resources.
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Vineyard, Dookie campus.
Your Graduate
School experience
Creative approaches to learning
You will experience a rich variety of learning
styles and take advantage of new learning
technologies. Courses are structured to be as
flexible as possible. Many subjects are taught
in short, intensive blocks or online; others
incorporate real-time online video seminars.
Experiential learning is central to MSLE’s
approach with extensive use made of field
visits and on-site training.
Presentation and debate of concepts and theories
is given priority, and you will be encouraged
to submit and present papers and abstracts at
seminars, focus groups and conferences.
Learning facilities
MSLE is well placed to support the
environment sector by having specialist
campuses in key parts of Victoria:
• Burnley: A specialist horticulture campus
set in historic gardens, seven kilometres
from central Melbourne.
• Creswick: A forest science teaching and
research campus, located in a major
forestry district, 100 kilometres from
Melbourne.
• Dookie: 2240 hectares of mixed farming
operations, situated 200 kilometres from
Melbourne.
• Parkville: The University’s main campus,
minutes from central Melbourne.
Industry linked learning
 ll courses have been developed in close
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collaboration with industry, ensuring that
students are provided with contemporary
training and skills valued by employers.
Career outcomes
 awareness strengthens about the economic
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importance of environmental sustainability,
there is urgent demand from the public,
private and community sectors for expertise
in fields involving the management and
protection of the natural environment. Research
indicates that demand will increase in areas
such as environmental management, forest
management, horticulture, viticulture and
agriculture.
 SLE graduates have developed exciting and
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satisfying careers. For example, Dr Orarat
Mongkolporn undertook her PhD investigating
properties of rapeseed. She is now an
Associate Professor in plant pathology at
Kasetsart University, Thailand.
 any MSLE international students seek to
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deepen their professional commitment, develop
existing skills and fast-track career progression
in increasingly specialised employment
environments. Others pursue graduate study to
lay the foundation for new and exciting career
paths.
International degree recognition
Qualifications from MSLE are highly portable
and graduates are recognised internationally.
Professional accreditation varies for each MSLE
course and for each country.
More Information
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Land and Environment
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010, Australia
F +61 3 8344 5570
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are a guide only and may be subject to change for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current entry requirements.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➌

Master of Agricultural • Food and fibre production and sustainability • An honours degree or equivalent
Science • Emerging issues for land and food security, including genetically modified OR
Course fee in 2010 per organisms, climate change and water access An undergraduate degree with a minimum average grade of 65%➊ in the final
EFTSL➋: $28 500 year
• Natural resource management research methodologies OR
• Broad range of electives available, including global environmental sustainability, A graduate or postgraduate diploma with a minimum weighted average grade
climate change impacts and adaptation in agriculture. of 65%➊.
Thesis component: <50%. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). reports and employer references to elucidate any application information
submitted.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Animal • Animal science and management systems • An honours degree, or equivalent
Science • Ethical and moral issues encompassing care, management and use of animals OR
Course fee in 2010 per as a resource An undergraduate degree with a minimum average of 65%➊ in the final year
EFTSL➋: $28 500 OR
• Research methodology and experiment design, with original research A graduate / postgraduate diploma with a minimum average of 65%➊.
conducted under supervision
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
• Allows a degree of specialisation around analysis of animal systems reports and employer references to elucidate any application information
management in a chosen species or classification of animal. submitted.
Thesis component: <50%.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Food • Methods for sustainable food production across the entire supply chain • An honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Science • Food chemistry, microbiology, food processing and food quality and safety OR
Course fee in 2010 per An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum weighted
• Current and emerging food science technology, industrial applications and their average of 65%➊.
EFTSL➋: $28 500 commercial outcomes
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
• Advanced research with practical application reports and employer references to elucidate any application information
• Experiment design, conduct and analysis submitted.
• Economic, social and ethical factors in Australian and global food production.
Thesis component: <50%.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Forest • Forest ecosystem science and sustainable forest management • An honours degree, or equivalent
Ecosystem Science • Taught in intensive two-week blocks at Creswick campus (the southern OR
Course fee in 2010 per hemisphere’s largest and best equipped forest science teaching and An undergraduate degree with a minimum average grade of
EFTSL➋: $28 500 research facility) 65%➊ in the final year
OR
• Internships with forest sector agencies, forest related industries and NGOs A graduate or postgraduate diploma with a minimum average grade of 65%➊.
• Forest research project The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
• Electives include sustainable forest management, forests carbon and climate reports and employer references to elucidate any application information
change, and bushfire management. submitted.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Entry: Flexible.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Urban • Horticultural program development, operation and management • An honours degree, or equivalent
Horticulture • Plant production and science OR
Course fee in 2010 per An undergraduate degree with a minimum weighted average grade
• Sustainable urban landscapes of 65%➊ in the final year
EFTSL➋: $28 500
• Electives include social and therapeutic horticulture and the opportunity to OR
undertake original research under supervision. A graduate or postgraduate certificate with a minimum average grade of 65%➊
Thesis component: <50%. OR
A graduate or postgraduate diploma.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
reports and employer references to elucidate any application information
Duration: 2 years. submitted.

Master of Wine • Science of viticulture and wine • An undergraduate degree at pass level➊ and a minimum of six years of full-time,
Technology and • Australian and international wine industries documented and relevant work experience (e.g. relevant industry experience in
Viticulture the professional and/or managerial aspects of viticulture and/or wine production)
• Operations in annual cycles of vineyards and wineries
Course fee in 2010 per OR
• Integrated approach to viticulture and oenology Graduate Diploma of Wine Technology and Viticulture
EFTSL➋: $28 500
• Practical and experiential teaching modes including access to the Dookie OR
campus vineyard, winery, laboratories and tasting facilities Graduate Certificate of Wine Technology and Viticulture with a minimum average
• Viticulture and wine production skills and knowledge grade of 65%➊.
• Opportunity to undertake a major research project The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
reports and employer references to elucidate any application information
• Distance education with intensive residential workshops at Dookie campus.
submitted.
Thesis component: <50%.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 2 years.

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COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➌

Postgraduate Diploma • Food and fibre production and sustainability • An honours degree, or equivalent
in Agricultural Science • Emerging issues for land and food security, including genetically modified OR
Course fee in 2010 per organisms, climate change and water access An undergraduate degree with a minimum weighted average of 65% ➊ in
EFTSL➋: $28 500 the final year
• Natural resource management research methodologies. OR
Pathway to: Master of Agricultural Science. A graduate or postgraduate diploma with a minimum weighted average
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. of 65% ➊.
Duration: 1 year. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
reports and employer references to elucidate any application information
submitted.

Graduate Diploma in • Physical and human geography • A Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree with a research component in an approved
Arts (Geography) • Spatial and temporal differences in environmental and social systems. area of study, or closely related area, with a minimum average honours grade of
Course fee in 2010 per 70%➊, or equivalent.
Pathway to: Master of Arts in Geography (by Research).
EFTSL➋: $21 590 The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
Entry: Semester 1. reports and employer references to elucidate any application information
Duration: 1 year. submitted.

Graduate Diploma in • Horticultural program development, operation and management • An undergraduate degree with a minimum weighted average of 65%➊
Urban Horticulture • Plant production and science OR
Course fee in 2010 per • Sustainable urban landscapes An honours degree or equivalent
EFTSL➋: $28 500 OR
• Elective subjects including the opportunity to undertake original research under A graduate or postgraduate diploma
supervision. OR
Pathway to: Master of Urban Horticulture. A graduate or postgraduate certificate with a minimum weighted average of
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2. 65%➊.
Duration: 1 year. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
reports and employer references to elucidate any application information
submitted.

Postgraduate Diploma • Animal science and management systems • An honours degree, or equivalent
in Animal Science and • Research methodology and experiment design with original research conducted OR
Management under supervision An undergraduate degree with a minimum average of 65%➊ in the final year
Course fee in 2010 per OR
• Methods for sustainable food and fibre production A graduate or postgraduate diploma with a minimum average of 65%➊.
EFTSL➋: $28 500
• Electives include conservation genetics and advanced animal welfare The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
• Original research under supervision. reports and employer references to elucidate any application information
Pathway to: Master of Animal Science and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). submitted.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year.

Postgraduate Diploma • Methods for sustainable food production across the entire supply chain • An honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
in Food Science • Food chemistry, microbiology, food processing and food quality and safety OR
Course fee in 2010 per An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum weighted
• Current and emerging food science technology, industrial applications and their average of 65%➊.
EFTSL➋: $28 500 commercial outcomes
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee
• Electives include disease management and food security, and food reports and employer references to elucidate any application information
biotechnology. submitted.
Pathway to: Master of Food Science.
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1 year.

Master of Agribusiness • Methods for sustainable food production across the entire supply chain • An honours degree, or equivalent
Course fee in 2010 per • Agribusiness industries, management and economics OR
EFTSL➋: $28 500 An undergraduate degree with a minimum weighted average of 65%➊ in
• Leadership, innovation and analytical skills the final year, and at least two years of full-time, documented and relevant
• Finance, human resources, markets, information and risk management professional work experience
• Business strategy OR
A Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness with a minimum grade average of 65%➊.
• Choice between delivery on-campus or online; online mode allows study from
anywhere in the world, with attendance required for a one-week intensive on
campus.
Thesis component: <50%.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
Duration: 1.5 years (delivered online part-time or on campus full-time).

RESEARCH DEGREES
Course name Key features Entry requirements ➌

Master of Philosophy • Melbourne School of Land and Environment research capabilities for Master of • A four-year honours degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum average
(MPhil) Philosophy (Land and Environment) candidates include areas such as: animal grade of 75%➊, or equivalent.
Course fee in 2010 per science, climate change adaptation and mitigation, ecology, food science, forest Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they have
EFTSL➋: $28 500 production and sustainable management, green infrastructure, land and food conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study at fourth
systems management, innovation and change, plant biology, production and year, or masters level.
biotechnology, water efficiency, wood science.
Thesis component: Thesis varies in length.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Duration: 2 years.

Doctor of Philosophy • Melbourne School of Land and Environment research capabilities for Master of
(PhD) Philosophy (Land and Environment) candidates include areas such as: animal
Course fee in 2010 per science, climate change adaptation and mitigation, ecology, food science, forest
EFTSL➋: $28 500 production and sustainable management, green infrastructure, land and food
systems management, innovation and change, plant biology, production and
biotechnology, water efficiency, wood science.
Thesis component: Thesis varies in length.
Duration: 2 years.
• A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a minimum
average grade of 75%➊.
Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they
have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time study
at fourth year, or masters level and must also demonstrate the relevance of their
research experience to their proposed topic of research.

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Office for Environmental Programs

Overview
The Graduate Environmental Program,
offered through the Office for Environmental
Programs (OEP), provides you with a flexible
curriculum that builds on your first degree,
and allows you to select a course of study
based on subjects (classes) drawn from the
wide range of expertise in faculties across the
University.

Strong links with industry, government and

environmental organisations allow integration
of academic teaching with real-world
environmental policymaking and action. You
will also share knowledge and ideas with
other international and Australian students in
our programs, who come from a wide range
of academic disciplines and backgrounds.

Our academic staff will assist you in course

Environmental issues are a dominant concern in the early 21st century.
planning and support your progress through
the program. The Office maintains a personal
interest in student progress and success.

Research Snapshot We welcome applicants from a broad range

of professional and academic backgrounds,
and there is the opportunity to upgrade your
qualifications if you are not immediately
eligible for entry into the postgraduate
Combining sciences for program of your choice.
climate change solutions
Dawn Lee, a Master of Environment
student, recently completed an
International
internship program at the United leadership
Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change in Bonn, Germany: The Graduate Environmental Program
an experience she describes as “life is supported by academics across the
changing”. University who have international reputations
for research, teaching and collaboration.
Dawn says, “Climate change is, to me, In addition, the OEP’s own staff conduct
a perfect example of the merits of an research in:
interdisciplinary approach. One day you
are focusing on technology; one day • International environment and development
it’s science and agriculture; the next, in Africa and Oceania
economic policy; and then humanitarian • Water and resources policy in Australia
relief and adaptation. It is like being in a
newsroom – you must quickly become a • The politics of environmental decision-
mini-expert in whatever subject you are making
thrown into.”
• Drylands management.
“It would have been difficult to do this
without the Masters background. My
subjects have covered environmental
economics, environmental risk
assessment, environmental law, politics
and policy. I was warned by friends in
climate policy that the first time you
attempt to grasp the magnitude of Dawn Lee – Master of Environment student.
the issue, it can overwhelm you, but
when you study it under such amazing
instruction, it cushions the impact.”

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Your Graduate
School experience
At the University of Melbourne, we believe
that solutions to environmental issues
will be achieved through the application of
multi-disciplinary knowledge, underpinned
and strengthened by expertise that crosses
disciplines and faculties.
At masters level, the specialist paths of study
(streams) have been designed to help you get
the most out of your degree. These currently
include:
• Climate change
• Development
• Conservation, restoration and landscape
management
• Integrated catchment management
• Energy studies
• Sustainable cities, sustainable regions
• Waste management
• Public health
• Education
• Governance, policy and communication
• Energy efficiency modelling and
implementation
• Sustainable forests.
Sustainable cities, sustainable regions.
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Alternatively, you may select a tailored
graduate program that you, in partnership
with an academic adviser, can design to fit
your background, interests and career goals.
The flexible nature of the Graduate
Environmental Program also gives you the
opportunity to undertake internships and
industry-based research projects. Extra-
curricular activities, public seminars, field trips
and workshops sponsored by the OEP further
enhance your opportunities to engage with
environmental professionals and researchers.
The OEP is dedicated to the management
of the Program and to fostering greater
cooperation in environmental teaching across
the University. Support services available to
students from the OEP include:
• Information about administrative matters,
orientation, seminars and social events
• “OEP cuppa” (informal café gatherings)
• Advisers representing the program in each
participating faculty who can provide details
about subjects, paths of study and areas of
interest
• Good links with the International Centre
and with student support services on our
four campuses
• Regular public talks and events that provide
you with opportunities to link with alumni
and potential employers.
Career outcomes
In many sectors there is an increasing
demand for people with environmental
expertise, particularly those with skills in
resources, conservation, design, energy
systems, and climate-related management
and policy.
Employers recognise that OEP graduates gain
a better appreciation of environmental issues
through training in diverse areas. There is
added benefit from interacting and exchanging
ideas with hundreds of other students.
Examples of careers of recent graduates
include:
• Environmental manager in the public
health sector
• Climate change consultant
• Partner, global accounting firm
• NGO campaign director
• Environmental scientist
• PhD student in natural resources
• Government resource manager
• Positions in environmental education and
environmental policy.
> What our
graduates say
“My masters (particularly my research
project) helped me to change to a more
policy-oriented job two thirds of the way
through the program.”
“I changed career to environmental
management in public health as a direct
result of the Master of Environment.”
More Information
Office for Environmental Programs
Natural Philosophy Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010, Australia
T +61 3 8344 5073
F +61 3 8344 5650
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fees will depend on subjects chosen. ➍ Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.
unimelb.edu.au) for the most current entry requirements.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Environment • Cross-disciplinary program • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum weighted
Course fee in 2010 per • Choice of tailored program or specialised course of study (streams). average of 65%➊, or equivalent, or successful completion of the Postgraduate
EFTSL➋: $28 500 Diploma with a minimum average grade of 70%➊. An average of 70%➊ or
Streams: Climate change; development; conservation, restoration and landscape above must be achieved in the first 100 points to progress to the Masters,
management; integrated catchment management; energy studies; otherwise a Postgraduate Diploma will be awarded.
waste management; public health; governance, policy and communication;
education; sustainable cities, sustainable regions; energy efficiency modelling
and implementation; sustainable forests.
Entry: Flexible.
Duration: 2 years.

Master of Environment • Cross-disciplinary program • A four or five-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum
Course fee in 2010 per • Choice of tailored program or specialised course of study (streams). weighted average of 65%➊
EFTSL➋: $28 500 Streams: Climate change; development; conservation, restoration and landscape • Either honours or a minimum two years of full-time, documented and relevant
management; integrated catchment management; energy studies; post-degree professional experience
waste management; public health; governance, policy and communication; • Work experience is required where higher education is not deemed relevant or is
education; sustainable cities, sustainable regions; energy efficiency modelling less than undergraduate honours level.
and implementation; sustainable forests.
Entry: Flexible.
Duration: 1 year.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Postgraduate • Postgraduate level subjects • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum weighted
Certificate in • No formal requirement for specific subjects or streams. average of 65%➊ in the final year of study, or equivalent
Environment OR
Entry: Flexible. Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Environment with a minimum
Course fee in 2010 per
Duration: 0.5 years. average grade of 70%➊.
EFTSL➋: $14 250 per
semester full-time

Postgraduate Diploma • Postgraduate level subjects • An undergraduate degree in a relevent discipline worth a minimum weighted
in Environment • No formal requirement for specific subjects or streams. average of 65%➊ in the final year of study.
Course fee in 2010 per Pathway to: Master of Environment.
EFTSL➋: $28 500
Entry: Flexible.
Duration: 1 year.

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Melbourne School
of Veterinary Science

Veterinary science student, Jimmy Pan, from Taiwan.

Overview

> We’re proud to introduce the

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
The Melbourne School of Veterinary Science has
an outstanding reputation worldwide. Students
from across the globe benefit from our state-
of-the art facilities and have the opportunity to
work with a team of internationally recognised
individuals, whose interests and expertise lie at
the cutting edge of veterinary science.
The Melbourne School of Veterinary Science
is an Australian leader in veterinary science,
providing world-class degree programs,
research activities and clinical services.
Our staff are highly skilled, passionate and
dedicated, and many are world leaders in
their field. We have the strongest research
performance of all veterinary schools in
Australia in terms of publications and research
funding.

A range of graduate entry courses are available The School values the contribution of its
to you, and from 2011, veterinary science will be graduate students to its research and
offered via a graduate program, the new Doctor of professional activities and will encourage you
Veterinary Medicine (DVM). to work collaboratively in the laboratory and/
The new veterinary program will now be or clinic.
comprised of an undergraduate science degree
Our expertise spans a broad range of areas of
followed by the DVM, which is aligned with
veterinary and biomedical science, extending
European and North American models. The
from molecular and cell biology to areas of
enhanced program provides students with an
applied veterinary medicine in agricultural
outstanding and distinctive experience, including
production, companion animal medicine,
a final year of lecture-free clinical training at the
performance activities such as horse
University’s Veterinary Hospital, and enables
racing and competitive sport, and wildlife
students to better respond to challenges
management.
presented to veterinarians in the 21st century.

Professor Marshall Lightowlers.

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International
leadership
Research
The School has been highly successful
in generating research income from its
numerous partnerships and sources,
including competitive grants from national
and international scientific, medical and rural
industry research funding agencies, as well as
linkages with industry.
Our research has led to increased agricultural
productivity, vaccines and diagnostic products
that have been commercialised throughout
the world, enhanced animal welfare and
improvements in public health, as well as
contributing to basic understanding of animal
biology. Research in the School of Veterinary
Science focuses on four research clusters:
• Animal production, performance and
welfare
• Infectious diseases, public health
and biosecurity
• Cell biology and morphology
• Animal biotechnology.
Research leaders
Jean-Pierre Scheerlinck is Director of the
Centre for Animal Biotechnology. He is a
member of the editorial board of Veterinary
Immunology and Immunopathology and a
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company
Directors. In 2003, he became the founding
Managing Director of the spin-off company
Allergenix Pty Ltd, a role he held until 2008. In
2008, he was appointed to the ARC College
of Experts. He has authored over 50 articles
on vaccines and adjuvants.
Marshall Lightowlers is a Principal Research
Fellow with the National Health and
Medical Research Council. He commenced
employment with the Melbourne School
of Veterinary Science in 1981 as a senior
post-doctoral fellow, and became head of
the cestode vaccine molecular parasitology
unit in 1989. He was a member of a team
of scientists that developed the world’s first
vaccine against a parasitic disease.
Robin Gasser, International Associate Dean
of the Faculty, and Professor in Parasitology,
was awarded the Brancrof-Mackerras Medal
in 2000 from the Australian Society for
Parasitology for outstanding contribution to
the science of parasitology. He was awarded
a Fulbright Senior Scholarship in 2008.
Glenn Browning is a Professor in Veterinary
Microbiology and Associate Dean of Research
and Research Training. He was previously
the editor of the highest ranked journal in
the avian sciences, Avian Pathology, and
is currently the chair of the International
Research Program for Comparative
Mycoplasmology.
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Your Graduate School
experience
The School will provide you with a stimulating
learning environment. There are two campuses:
the pre-clinical centre in Parkville, and the
recently renovated veterinary teaching hospital
in Werribee, which have been designed to
support veterinary education in the 21st
century. Both campuses offer you a supportive
environment and excellent facilities for
research, teaching and learning.
The School is committed to providing a
first-class supervisory panel and technical
staff dedicated to achieving research and
professional outcomes, an orientation program,
a seminar program and library at each campus,
study space and computer access.
As a graduate student, you will benefit from
our active involvement and close proximity
with many of the biomedical research institutes
adjacent to the University. Close collaboration
exists with key agricultural animal industries at
a state and national level, and we also provide
an on-farm research and consultancy service.
Our staff have national and international
networks, which may allow you to undertake
part of your research in another laboratory.
The teaching hospital in Werribee is one of
Australia’s leading veterinary teaching and
research facilities, treating over 17 000 animals
every year. It comprises a general practice, a
referral practice, emergency and critical care
and an equine centre.
Career outcomes
Graduates are highly regarded by employers
and enjoy diverse and rewarding careers
within their chosen disciplines. Graduates
have developed their careers in many areas of
veterinary practice and science both nationally
and internationally. Most graduates change
their career directions as they develop and
gain more experience. Continuing professional
education leads to graduates specialising in
small animal medicine, equine or farm-animal
practice, exotic animals, wildlife, laboratory
animals or poultry.
The largest numbers of veterinarians work
mainly with companion animals in private
practice, but there are opportunities for
veterinarians in consultancies, research and
higher education, industry and government
services throughout the world. There are
also new opportunities emerging with the
new genetic technologies, in food safety, in
disease diagnosis, in animal welfare and urban
animal management.
PhD graduates go onto pursue careers in
academic research and teaching, biomedical
research and research and development in
industry.
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PIC Profİle
Student ’’
I decided on the
Melbourne School
of Veterinary
Science as I had
been following
one of my
supervisor’s
(Patrick Wright)
publications for
several years and was impressed by
his thorough and clinically relevant
approach to uterine disease in dogs.
I have a strong interest in veterinary
pathology. The pathology group at
the School is world-renowned so the
setting is ideal for exploring many
facets of veterinary research. I have
the opportunity to interact with many
bright researchers and clinicians. They
are very helpful and I am grateful to
them for giving me valuable advice.
The equipment used at the School
is state-of-the-art, which allows me
to explore many different areas and
gain hands-on experience in various
research techniques. Having access
to high quality equipment and having
many knowledgeable and helpful
scientists around is very stimulating
and facilitates collaborative work.
My supervisors have offered excellent
support and give me the freedom to
develop my project into directions,
which interest me the most.
NATALI KREKELER
PhD candidature
Germany
International degree
recognition
Our current veterinary degree is internationally
recognised by the American Veterinary
Medical Association, the Royal College of
Veterinary Surgeons and the Australasian
Veterinary Boards Council Inc. Accreditation
is important, as registration bodies require
graduation from an accredited veterinary
school before new graduates can be issued
a licence to practise veterinary medicine.
More Information
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010, Australia
T +61 3 8344 7357
F +61 3 8344 7374
E via: http://vet-unimelb.custhelp.com
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/ www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/international
NOTES
➊ Grade equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. ➋ Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL): 1 EFTSL is a standard annual full time load.
➌ Actual grade requirements are yet to be confirmed. For the most current information, please visit www.vet.unimelb.edu.au. ➍ Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may
be subject to change for entry in 2011. Please refer to Course Search (http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au) for the most current entry requirements.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Doctor of Veterinary • The new veterinary program will now be comprised of an undergraduate • A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Animal Health and Disease
Medicine science degree followed by the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree (Veterinary Bioscience specialisation)➌ at the University of Melbourne
Course fee to be • This model is aligned with European and North American models, and provides OR
advised students with an outstanding and distinctive experience A science degree from an another institution.
• Graduates will have an increased capacity to successfully negotiate their way
in a world where knowledge is rapidly renewed, and will be equipped with the
knowledge and skills to be competent and talented veterinarians.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 4 years; 3 years for students with a major in Animal Health and Disease
(Veterinary Bioscience specialisation) from the University of Melbourne.

COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Postgraduate • Designed for graduate veterinarians to expand their professional skills into the • Five-year Australian undergraduate degree in veterinary science, or equivalent
Certificate in Avian international poultry industries • Full-time, documented and relevant professional work experience – either one
Health • Assessment is conducted online. year in the poultry industry or two years in other veterinary practice post-
Course fee in 2010 per Pathway to: Master of Avian Health and Medicine, or career in avian health. graduation.
EFTSL➋: $11 800 per
Entry: Semester 1.
semester full time
Duration: 1 year, part-time only.

Master of Avian Health • This program is offered online and builds on what has already been learnt in the • Postgraduate Certificate in Avian Health (a minimum average grade of 70%➊).
and Medicine Postgraduate Certificate
Course fee in 2010 per • The program will assist students to develop a working knowledge of the
EFTSL➋: $23 600 use and applications of pathology; serology and microbiology in avian health;
product quality, public health and international trade; financial analysis in
decision making for poultry production systems; and critical reading and
preparation skills for scientific papers.
Pathway to: Career in avian health field.
Entry: Semester 1.
Duration: 2 years, part time only.

RESEARCH DEGREES
Course name Key features Entry requirements ➍

Master of Philosophy • Develop advanced skills in conducting independent and sustained research • A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a
(MPhil) • The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and minimum average grade of 75%➊
Course fee in 2010 per make an independent contribution to existing scholarship. • Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate
EFTSL➋: $32 300 Thesis component: >50%. they have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-
time study at fourth year, or masters level.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or career in research or working in clinics.
Entry: Flexible.
Duration: 1.5 years (option to extend to 2 years).

Master of Veterinary • Provides research training in a selected discipline area within the field of veterinary • Five-year Australian undergraduate degree in veterinary science, or
Science science, based on the conduct of experiments under appropriate supervision equivalent, with honours-level performance.
Course fee in 2010 per • The course may also be used to train graduate veterinarians in clinical research and
EFTSL➋: $32 300 in advanced clinical skills.
Pathway to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or career in research or working in clinics.
Internships/placements: Yes- (30%) in MVSc (Clinical) stream.
Steams: 100% research stream or 70% research and 30% practicum stream (MVSc
(Clinical)).
Entry: Flexible.
Duration: 1.5 years (option to extend to 2 years).

Master of Veterinary • Provides advanced veterinary professional education in a selected discipline area of • Five-year Australian undergraduate degree in veterinary science, or
Studies (All other veterinary science. equivalent, with honours-level performance
streams) Thesis component: <50%. • Professional work experience post-graduation is recommended.
Course fee in 2010 per Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2.
EFTSL➋: $32 300
Duration: 1 year.

Doctor of Philosophy • Provides research training in a selected discipline area within the field of veterinary • The minimum entry requirement for the PhD is an Australian four-year
(PhD) science, based on the conduct of experiments under appropriate supervision honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a minimum
Course fee in 2010 per • The course requires the reporting of a substantial piece of original research. average grade of 75%➊.
EFTSL➋: $32 300 Thesis component: >50%. Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate
they have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year’s full-time
Please note that there are no coursework requirements for a PhD. study at fourth year, or masters level and must also demonstrate the relevance
Entry: Flexible. of their research experience to their proposed topic of research.
Duration: 3 years.

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Enrich Your Degree

Study abroad and exchange 108

Opportunities to engage
with the community 110

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Study abroad
refer to the following list of
exchange partner institutions
for suggestions of whereyou
might study:

and exchange Austria

University of Music and Dramatic Arts, Graz

University of Vienna

Belgium

Catholic University of Leuven

Brazil

University of Sao Paulo*

Canada

Emily Carr Institute

McGill University (U21)

University of British Columbia (U21 and APRU)

University of New Brunswick

University of Toronto

Chile

Adolfo Ibañez University

Pontifical Catholic University

University of Chile (APRU)

China

Beijing Film Academy

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Fudan University (U21 and APRU)

Nanjing University (APRU)

Nankai University

Peking University (APRU)

Shantou University

Tianjin Fine Arts Academy

Tsinghua University (APRU)

University of Hong Kong (U21 and APRU)

University of Science and Technology of China (APRU)

Czech Republic

Charles University

Denmark

Aalborg University

University of Copenhagen

The University of Melbourne views
internationalisation as an essential part of
its continued growth and development.
Partnerships in research and exchange mean
that your experience at the University of
Melbourne will be a global one.
You may be eligible to further expand your
international experience by completing
part of your course at one of many partner
institutions around the world. Dedicated
staff in your graduate school, as well as at
Melbourne Global Mobility, will assist you to
study subjects not offered at the University
of Melbourne at an international institution,
to undertake part of your research overseas,
develop contacts all over the world and spend
time living in another country.
This international experience can also give
you a competitive edge in the workplace as
employers seek people with initiative, a global
focus and experience at some of the world’s
most prestigious institutions.
To help you undertake study at an overseas
institution, individual graduate schools and the
University as a whole offer a range of financial
incentives, scholarships and bursaries. See
your graduate school for specific programs
and make sure to visit the Melbourne Global
Mobility office.
To read about student exchange experiences
as they take place across the globe, visit:
/ www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/blog
For more information about how to make this
experience your own, visit:
/ www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/outgoing
Estonia
University of Tartu
Finland
Sibelius Academy
University of Helsinki
University of Oulu
France
Grenoble Institute of Technology (Grenoble INP Group)
HEC School of Management
Institute of Political Studies, Paris (Sciences Po)
Jean Moulin University – Lyon III
Lumière University – Lyon II
National College of Agronomy, Toulouse (ENSAT)
National School of Higher Studies of Architecture and
Landscape Architecture, Bordeaux
National Veterinary College of Toulouse (ENVT)
Panthéon-Assas University – Paris II

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Paris Diderot University – Paris VII Seoul National University (APRU) United Kingdom

Universities of Bordeaux: Latvia Bartlett School of Planning, University College, London

• Bordeaux I University of Latvia Edinburgh College of Art

Lithuania Glasgow School of Art
• Bordeaux II Victor Segalen
Vilnius University Goldsmiths’ College, University of London*
• Bordeaux III Michel de Montaigne
Malaysia Heriot-Watt University
• Bordeaux IV Montesquieu
University of Malaya (APRU) Imperial College London
Germany
Mexico
Academy of Fine Arts, Marinz King’s College, London
Institute of Technology and Higher Education of
Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg Manchester Business School
Monterrey – Tec de Monterrey (U21 and APRU)
Free University of Berlin Queen Mary, University of London
• Cuidad de México
Humboldt University Royal Holloway, University of London
• Cuernavaca
Rupert Charles University of Heidelberg Royal Northern College of Music
• Estado de México
Technical University of Berlin • Guadalajara University College, London
Technical University of Munich • Monterrey
University of Birmingham (U21)
University of Münster • Puebla
University of Bristol
University of Stuttgart • Querétaro
University of East Anglia
India • San Luis Potosi
• Toluca University of Edinburgh (U21)
Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta The Netherlands University of Glasgow (U21)

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Erasmus University of Rotterdam (School of University of Nottingham (U21)
Management)
Indonesia USA
Leiden University
Australian Consortium for ’In-Country’ Boston College
Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) Technical University of Delft
California Polytechnic State University
• Gadjah Mada University University of Amsterdam
Chicago College of Performing Arts
• Muhammadiyah Malang University University of Utrecht*
Duke University
Ireland New Zealand
Haverford College
Trinity College Dublin University of Auckland (U21 and APRU)
Georgetown University
University College, Dublin (U21)
Norway
Massachusetts College of Art
Israel
NHH – Norwegian School of Economics and Business
Administration Pacific Northwest College of Art
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology University of Oslo Rutgers University

Italy Singapore University of California

Ca’ Foscari University of Venice • Berkeley (APRU)

Nanyang Technological University
• Davis (APRU)
’Luigi Bocconi’ University of Commerce
National University of Singapore (U21 and APRU)
• Irvine (APRU)
School of Higher Studies (SHS), Pisa
South Africa • Los Angeles (APRU)
University of Bari
University of Cape Town • Merced
University of Bologna
Spain • Riverside
University of Siena
• San Diego (APRU)
University of Granada
University of Trento • Santa Barbara (APRU)
University of Salamanca
University of Trieste • Santa Cruz
Japan Sweden
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Doshisha University KTH – Royal Institute of Technology
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Gakushuin Women’s College Lund University (U21)
University of Washington (APRU)
Hitotsubashi University Malmö University
Japan Women’s University SLU – Swedish University of Agricultural Science
Kanazawa Institute of Technology*
Uppsala University
Keio University (APRU) (U21) denotes a Universitas 21 partner.
Switzerland
Kyoto University (APRU) (APRU) denotes an Association of Pacific Rim
University of Geneva
Ritsumeikan University Universities partner.
Taiwan
Sophia University * These agreements are restricted to graduate
National Taiwan University (APRU) research mobility opportunities only. Graduate
Tokyo Institute of Technology students interested in visiting these institutions
Thailand should contact the institution directly.
University of Tokyo
Chulalongkorn University (APRU) Note: As this list is regularly updated you
Waseda University (U21 and APRU)
should check the partner list on the Melbourne
Korea (South) Kasetsart University Global Mobility website for the most current
Thammasat University information.
Korea University (U21 and APRU)
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)

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Opportunities to engage
with the community
Knowledge transfer
Knowledge transfer (KT) describes the
University of Melbourne’s relationship and
engagement with the wider community
where the interaction delivers greater results
than could have been achieved alone. These
partnerships with business, government, not-
for-profit organisations and community groups
lead to innovative programs that benefit the
University and its partners.
Knowledge transfer naturally links into the
University’s teaching, learning and research
and contributes to the social, economic,
environmental and cultural life of the
community.
Engineering students working on water and sanitation problems in Papua New Guinea.
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The DREAMLARGE Knowledge Transfer
Student Grants are awarded to student teams
enrolled in a University of Melbourne degree.
Students devise the projects themselves,
find an external partner and implement their
projects under the guidance of a faculty
mentor. This experience contributes to
building leadership and professional skills,
connecting your academic learning to life
outside the University and preparing you to
act as a global citizen. For more information
about KT go to:
/ www.knowledgetransfer.unimelb.edu.au
And for specific information about KT and
students, have a look at our KT Students’
magazine:
/ www.knowledgetransfer.unimelb.edu.au
content/pages/student_magazine
Veterinary science students at Devils@Cradle,
a conservation facility for Tasmanian devils.
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Architecture students at Palmerston Indigenous Village (near Darwin) collaborating with the community to
construct transitional housing for young men.
2009 Community Volunteer Fair, Parkville campus.
LIVE UNIT
LIVE stands for Leadership, Involvement and
Volunteer Experience. The LIVE unit hosts
a range of programs and resources which
provide you with opportunities to get involved
both on and off campus in leadership,
community engagement and volunteering
activities, locally and globally.
As a graduate student, LIVE offers you
support and advice in finding course and
career-related volunteering opportunities to
provide you with valuable practical experience
and skills for future employment. It also
provides opportunities for you to connect with
other students, the University community
and wider community through leadership
seminars, community events and volunteer
projects.
For more information see:
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/live
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au
Programs offered through LIVE
The Student Ambassador Leadership Program
is a 14-month program consisting of two
components:
Training:
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Weekend camps.
Contributing:
• University Service (assisting with programs
and events on campus)
• Community Engagement (volunteering with
an organisation of your choice, either alone
or with other student partners)
• Action-Learning group project.
For more information see:
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/live/salp
The Student Volunteer Resource Service
provides a range of services to support
you to volunteer on campus and in the
community, locally and internationally. This
support includes seminars, workshops and
our database of volunteer opportunities,
Volunteers Online. For more information see:
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/live/svrs
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, an
internationally recognised, self-paced and
self-driven ’leadership in action’ program,
focuses on personal development. You
can complete one activity in each of the
following award sections: physical recreation,
community service, development of a new
skill, adventurous journeys and participation in
a residential project.
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/live/doe
The Student Ambassador Leadership Program
and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program
are both recognised on your academic
transcript.
The annual Community Volunteer Fair
showcases a diverse mix of local, national
and international not-for-profit organisations
and provides you with a great opportunity
to connect with more than 70 organisations
and explore the wide range of volunteer
opportunities and projects available. For more
information see:
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/live/svrs/
resources.html#fair
Leadership and volunteering experience
provides you with rewarding community
connections, the chance to develop new skills
and knowledge, and opportunities to form
friendships with a wide range of your fellow
students. It also looks great on your résumé
as employers really value graduates who have
a breadth of experience, additional to their
university study.
Find out about the varied leadership
and volunteering activities University of
Melbourne students have been involved in:
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/live/getLIVE/
profiles
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 HOW TO APPLY

How to Apply

Applications and visas 114

• Graduate coursework applications 115

• Graduate research applications 116

English language requirements 118

Tuition fees 120

Scholarships 121

Accepting your offer 122

International representatives 124

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Applications and visas
How to Apply
An application form is included at the back of
this prospectus. Alternatively, applicants may
choose to apply online:
/ www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/grad
On receipt of your application,
International Admissions will send you
an acknowledgement letter. Applications
for coursework programs normally take
four weeks to assess, and applications for
research programs normally take eight weeks
to assess, providing the application has all the
necessary documentation.
Research applicants are strongly
recommended to make contact with a
potential University of Melbourne supervisor
prior to application, and provide details of the
supervisor on the application form. Failure
to do this will result in a delay in assessing
your application. For more information about
finding a research supervisor, visit:
/ www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/grad/
research/application/identify.html
Note: Please quote the application number
you receive on your acknowledgment letter in
all correspondence with the University.
More Information
Please contact International
Admissions should you have any
questions about your application:
T +61 3 8344 4505
F +61 3 9347 9062
E via: http://unimelb.custhelp.com
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COURSE
Certificates, Diplomas, Masters and
Doctorates by coursework
Masters by Research and PhD candidature
These dates were correct at the time of printing.
Please check these dates on the faculty websites before applying.
Apply through
an Overseas
Representative
You may apply to the University directly (see
pages 115–117), or through one of our official
representatives in your country.
Should you choose to apply through one of
these representatives, they will be able to
provide counselling and advice to assist you
through all aspects of the application process,
as well as assistance with your student visa
application should you be accepted into the
University.
Please note that while overseas
representatives can assist you with your
application, they may not accept it on behalf
of the University.
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APPLICATION CLOSING DATE
Semester 1: 31 October
(for commencement in the following year)
Semester 2: 30 April
Exceptions:
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine:
20 December (for commencement
in the following year)
• P
 ostgraduate Diploma in
Clinical Dentistry:
30 April (for commencement
in the following year)
• D
 octor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of
Medicine, Doctor of Physiotherapy,
Doctor of Optometry:
See www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.
au/int/grad/gradcoursework
• Melbourne JD:
See www.law.unimelb.edu.au
Apply any time
Contact details for the University’s overseas
representatives are listed on pages 124–131
or at:
/http://offshore.unimelb.edu.au/
OverseasReps.aspx
Please note: The University of Melbourne
does not accept international student
applications from non-registered
representatives.
Obtaining a student visa
Visa requirements are subject to change
from time to time. For the most up-to-date
information you should consult one of
the University’s overseas representatives
listed on pages 124–131, or the Australian
Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
For more information, visit:
/ www.immi.gov.au
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Graduate coursework applications

This section provides general advice on the application process and

requirements for graduate coursework programs. Please note that
these can vary depending on the faculty or graduate school you are
interested in studying with, and you should find out more about
specific requirements before you begin your application process.
STEP 3: Lodge an application
Once you have checked if you meet the entry requirements
for the course you wish to apply for you are ready to lodge a
formal application.

STEP 1: Identify the course What you need to do:

you are interested in
Information provided in this book can help you narrow the
range of suitable courses. Detailed information can be found
on faculty and graduate school websites.
/www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/grad/gs
STEP 2: MEETING COURSE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A successful application requires course entry requirements to be
met. If you are unclear about information in this prospectus, you
should contact the relevant faculty or graduate school directly.
What you need to do:
Use the application form at the back of this publication,
download a form from the website below or apply online at:
/www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/grad/gradcoursework
1 Complete all sections except Part C of the application form.
Sign and date the form.
2 Attach original or certified copies of all relevant documents,
such as:
• Academic transcripts for all tertiary study
• A key to the grading system used on your transcripts
• Evidence of work experience, if required
• A copy of your curriculum vitae summarising academic
and professional experience
• A copy of your Australian visa (other than student visa)
if applicable.
If any of these documents are written in a language other
than English, you must include an official certified translation
of the document.

1 Find out more about academic requirements

2 C
 heck for other requirements – some courses may have
additional requirements e.g. work experience. Find out
what information you need to provide to meet these
requirements. Refer to the lists of courses between
pages 34 and 105 for information on academic and work
experience entry requirements.
3 Provide evidence of English language proficiency, e.g.
TOEFL or IELTS (academic) results. For a comprehensive
list of ways that the English language requirements can be
satisfied please refer to:
/www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/grad/english-req
4 Include with your application an assessment fee of
AUD$100. If you are accepted by the University, this fee
will be credited to your tuition fees. The assessment fee
can be paid by bank cheque (payable to ’The University
of Melbourne’ at an Australian bank) or by credit card
(Mastercard or Visa). The credit card authorisation section of
the application must be completed if you choose to pay by
credit card.

5 Send the completed application form and supporting

YES
I believe I have met /
will meet in the next 12
months, the course entry
requirements.
Proceed to Step 3
documentation to:
NO General Manager
International Admissions
I do not think I will meet the International Centre
course entry requirements
The University of Melbourne
now or in the next 12 months.
Victoria 3010
There may be alternative Australia
courses you can apply for that
suit your needs. Please visit
course search:

/ http://coursesearch.
unimelb.edu.au

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Graduate research applications

This section provides general advice on the application process and

requirements for graduate research programs. Please note that
these can vary depending on the faculty or graduate school you are
interested in studying with, and you should find out more about
specific requirements before you begin your application process.

STEP 1: Identify the course STEP 2: MEETING COURSE ENTRY

you are interested in REQUIREMENTS

Clearly identify the area you would like to research – this will
help you to narrow the range of suitable supervisors.
What you need to do:
1 Refer to the lists of courses between pages 34 and 105
for information on academic and work experience entry
requirements.
A successful application requires course entry requirements to
be met. If you are unclear about information in this prospectus,
you should contact the relevant faculty or graduate school
directly.
What you need to do:
1 Find out more about academic requirements

2 Find researchers with expertise and research interests
matching yours by exploring:
• Faculty and graduate school websites
/ www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/grad/gs
• The University’s ’Find An Expert’ website
/ www.findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au
2 Check for other requirements – some courses may have
additional requirements e.g. research experience. Find
out what information you need to provide to meet these
requirements. Refer to the lists of courses between
pages 34 and 105 for information on academic and work
experience entry requirements.

YES NO

? I believe I have met/

will meet in the next 12
months the course entry
I do not think I will meet the
course entry requirements
now or in the next 12 months.
What is a requirements.
There may be alternative
research proposal? Proceed to Step 3 courses you can apply for that
suit your needs. Please visit
A research proposal is a short course search:
document which you put together
which states your research question, / http://coursesearch.
your area of research interest, and unimelb.edu.au
how you propose to undertake your
research.
To develop a successful proposal,
you will need to be familiar with
current research in the area –
identifying gaps in the research
literature can be a way of finding
an original research topic.

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STEP 3: Finding a supervisor
A successful application requires approval from the academic
who will supervise your research project. A good supervisor-
student relationship is essential to the successful completion
of your research degree.
What you need to do:
1 Prepare a research proposal
A research proposal is a short document which you put
together which states your research question, your area of
research interest, and how you propose to undertake your
research. Depending on the faculty or graduate school that
you are applying to, the length of your research proposal
can vary – usually half to one page long.
2 Check for other requirements
Some faculties may also require you to complete an
expression of interest form. More information about the
different requirements can be found at:
/ www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/research
application/enquiries.html
3 Contact potential supervisors
Contact the potential supervisors you identified in Step 1
and provide them with your research proposal and other
supporting documents as required.
Supervision enquiries are managed differently by each
graduate school or faculty. You should contact the relevant
graduate school or faculty for advice. For more information,
please visit:
/
 www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/research/
application/enquiries.html
Does your supervisor support
the application?
Support is usually given only after the supervisor is confident that:
• You can work together
• Your research interests are aligned
• You are ready for a research degree.
*Please note that support from a supervisor does not guarantee admission,
nor does it guarantee a scholarship or financial support.
Proceed to Step 4
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STEP 4: Lodge an application
Once you have checked if you meet the entry requirements for
the course you wish to apply for and received support from your
potential supervisor, you are ready to lodge a formal application.
What you need to do:
Use the application form at the back of this publication, or
download a form from:
/ www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/data/assets/pdf_
file/0006/133548/grad_app_form.pdf
1 Complete all sections except Part B of the application form.
Sign and date the form. You can also apply online at:
/ www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/grad/research/
application
2 Attach original or certified copies of all relevant documents,
such as:
• Academic transcripts for all tertiary study
• A key to the grading system used on your transcripts
• Your research proposal
• Academic referee reports
• Evidence of work experience, if required
• Evidence of contact with a potential supervisor
(eg an email)
• Thesis examiners’ reports
• A copy of your curriculum vitae summarising academic
and professional experience
• A copy of the front page of any refereed publications
listed in Part E
• A copy of your Australian visa (other than student visa)
if applicable.
If any of these documents are written in a language other than
English, you must include an official certified translation of the
document.
3 Provide evidence of English language proficiency, eg.
TOEFL or IELTS (academic) results. For a comprehensive
list of ways that the English language requirements can be
satisfied please refer to:
/ www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/apply/grad/
english-req.html
4 Include with your application an assessment fee of
AUD$100. If you are accepted by the University, this fee
will be credited to your tuition fees. The assessment fee
can be paid by bank cheque (payable to ’The University
of Melbourne’ at an Australian bank) or by credit card
(Mastercard or Visa). The credit card authorisation section of
the application must be completed if you choose to pay by
credit card.
5 Send the completed application form and supporting
documentation to:
General Manager
International Admissions
International Centre
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
Australia
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English language requirements

The University requires a specific level of understanding of the English

language for admission and to enable you to succeed in your studies.

Applicants for graduate degrees can satisfy
the English language requirements in a
number of ways, including:
1. Meeting the University’s TOEFL or IELTS
(academic) requirements in a test taken no
more than 24 months prior to application.
For required scores for each faculty, visit:
/ www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/ the past five years.
apply/grad/english-req.html
2. Some graduate schools and faculties
may accept students with a slightly lower
score. These students will be required to
undertake and pass additional English as
part of their academic programs or prior to
commencement. For information regarding
the University of Melbourne English
Language Bridging Program visit:
5. In an institution where English is the
language of instruction and assessment
for the entire institution, satisfactorily
completing either:
• at least the first year of a tertiary course
within the past two years; or
• a t least a two-year tertiary degree within
Please provide formal advice from the
institution to support your claim that you
have satisfied this requirement.
6. Satisfactorily completing additional English
language studies which, in the opinion of
the selection committee, are the equivalent
of the other tests specified above.
 or a complete listing of English language
F
requirements see:
/ www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/
apply/grad/english-req.html
Please note:
While both the IELTS and TOEFL test are
acceptable for meeting the University’s
English language requirements, the
requirements of the Australian Department
of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) may
differ. It is recommended that you contact
your nearest Australian Embassy or High
Commission in order to ascertain the English
language requirements for obtaining a
student visa.
/ www.immi.gov.au/contacts

/ www.hawthornenglish.com/UMELBP
or see page 119.

3. Satisfactorily completing secondary studies

in a country where English is the official
language and gaining a pass in an approved
final-year English subject. (Applicants
from countries with more than one official
language may be required to meet TOEFL
or IELTS requirements).

4. Satisfactorily completing the final two

years of secondary studies in an approved
secondary school with English as the
medium of instruction and gaining a pass
in English in the final year.

Learning English at Hawthorn-Melbourne.

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Hawthorn-Melbourne
Hawthorn-Melbourne offers a range of
high-quality English language programs for
international students preparing for further
study at university level.
The University of Melbourne
English Language Bridging
Program (UMELBP)
The University of Melbourne English
Language Bridging Program (UMELBP)
provides a direct English language pathway
from Hawthorn-Melbourne to specific courses
at the University of Melbourne.
Students who have achieved an overall
IELTS band 0.5 lower than their University of
Melbourne course entry requirement may be
eligible to join the UMELBP and directly enter
the University upon successful completion of
the 10 week program.
Please note that the UMELBP is not accepted
by every faculty. Refer to the following
website for full details:
/ www.hawthornenglish.com/UMELBP
Hawthorn-Melbourne is endorsed by the
University of Melbourne as the sole external
provider of the University of Melbourne
English Language Bridging Program.
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Academic English programs
In addition to the UMELBP, a range of
academic English language programs
designed to prepare students for further study
in Australia are offered, including:
• IELTS Preparation Program
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
• Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP).
Students are trained in research and study
techniques, assignment preparation,
computer literacy, listening to lectures and
note-taking, presentations and construction
of essays and reports. Upper-intermediate to
advanced levels of English are required for
these courses.
Students are given a placement test on arrival
at Hawthorn to ensure they are placed in a
class appropriate to their level of English.
Each of these programs follows the Centre’s
main goals of:
• Preparing international students for
successful entry into degree-level programs
at the University of Melbourne
• Ensuring that once accepted, they will be
able to participate on equal terms with
other students.
Hawthorn-Melbourne is also an award-
winning IELTS testing centre.
Hawthorn Package offers
English language study + a University of
Melbourne course.
Package offers are a great way to reduce
both the time and associated costs involved
in applying for visas. They are available
for applicants who have an offer that is
conditional on meeting the English language
requirements of the University.
A packaged offer enables you to obtain a
single visa if you are undertaking an English
language course at the Hawthorn-Melbourne
followed by a University of Melbourne course.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible to apply for a packaged offer
if you:
• Apply through an authorised University
overseas representative (see pages
124–131)
• Have an offer for a place at the University
of Melbourne that is conditional only on
satisfying the University’s English language
requirements
• Have achieved an overall IELTS score of
5.5 and you are applying for a course where
the English language requirement is a score
of 6.5; or you have achieved an overall
IELTS score of 6.5 and you are applying
for a course where the English language
requirement is a score of 7.0.
How do I apply?
You must apply for a University course and a
place in an English language course offered
by Hawthorn-Melbourne. The University’s
overseas representative will be able to assist
you in applying for the package. Please refer
to the information above regarding the range
of English courses available.
More Information
Hawthorn-Melbourne
442 Auburn Road
Hawthorn Victoria 3122
T +61 3 9815 4000
F +61 3 9810 3242
E enquiries@hawthornenglish.vic.edu.au
CRICOS Provider Number 02931G
ABN 50 124 208 171
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Tuition fees

Guide to calculating How do I calculate my Other fees

tuition fees
There are often many questions about tuition
fees; the information on this page answers
some of these questions. You will receive
detailed fee information and the fee policy
when you are offered a place at the University
of Melbourne.
Full details about tuition fees will be available
in the 2011 International Tuition Fees brochure
and online at:
/ www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/fees
What fees do I pay?
Students commencing a graduate course
in 2011 will pay a course based tuition fee.
A 2011 course fee will be set for every
graduate course and this is the fee for all
students enrolled in the course in 2011. The
fee is usually based on a standard annual full-
time study load; if you are studying more or
less than this in 2011 your fee will increase or
decrease proportionally.
Will my tuition fees
ever differ from the
published fee?
The tuition fees provided in this brochure
relate to 2010 only. These fees are subject to
annual review and may be adjusted to take
into account price and demand factors for
each discipline band.
tuition fee?
Fees are typically shown for 100 credit points
(1 Equivalent Full-time Student Load or
EFTSL). 100 credit points is a standard full-
time load for one year of study.
Coursework students
Each subject you undertake has an EFTSL,
or credit point, value. For example, if you
undertake eight subjects worth 12.5 credit
points each (0.125 EFTSL) then your total
study load for the year is 1 EFTSL and you
will pay the published course fee. If you
undertake more or less than 1 EFTSL in a year
the amount charged will increase or decrease
correspondingly.
Example: Frankie is an international student
who enrols in a Graduate Certificate in Wine
Technology and Viticulture in 2010. He enrols
in a total of 50 credit points (0.5 EFTSL) in
Semester One and completes his degree.
Frankie’s tuition fees for 2010 are calculated as:
A$28 500 x 0.5 = A$14 250.
Research students
Fees are based on the study load (EFTSL)
you undertake in each semester. Research
semesters differ from coursework semesters
in that Semester One is defined as 1 January
to 30 June (six months) and Semester Two
is defined as 1 July to 31 December (six
months). You will be charged on a daily pro
rata basis. If you enrol after a semester
commencement date, your first semester
fees will be adjusted to take account of the
number of days you will actually be enrolled.
There are other costs associated with your
studies that you need to consider, including
compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover
(OSHC). The Commonwealth Government is
also considering the introduction of a Student
Services and Amenities Fee from 2010. The
specific fees payable will be included in your
letter of offer.
Overseas Student
Health Cover
The Australian Department of Immigration
requires international students to take out
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) while
studying in Australia on a student visa. There
are various Australian insurers that provide
OSHC. At present Norwegian and some
Swedish students are exempt from obtaining
OSHC.
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/
international/visas/healthcover.html
The University requires students to purchase
visa-length OSHC cover at the time of
accepting your offer. This ensures that you are
compliant with the conditions of your student
visa and you have up-to-date health insurance
for the entire duration of your study program.
The University can arrange course-length
cover on your behalf with OSHC Worldcare,
the University’s preferred OSHC provider.
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/
international/visas/oshc.html

Example: Mamiko is an international student

who enrols in a Master of Education
(by Research). She starts her degree on
January 1 with a semester workload of 0.5
EFTSL. Mamiko’s Semester One tuition fee is
calculated as: (0.5 × A$21 400) = A$10 700.

However if Mamiko did not commence until

20 March 2010, her tuition fees would be
adjusted to take account of the fact that
her first semester will be of only 103 days’
duration. This means she will be charged only
from 20 March, thus her tuition fee will be
calculated as: (103/181 × 0.5 × A$21 400)
= A$6 089.

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Scholarships
Our ambition at the University of Melbourne
is to attract the best and brightest students,
regardless of their financial circumstances,
and to offer them an education equal to
any in the world. Working out your financial
obligations for overseas study can be difficult,
but the University can provide you with advice
about what you need to consider, as well as
real financial assistance. Our support services
recognise that, as a graduate student, you
may require advice and support for your family
as well as for yourself while you study.
The Melbourne Scholarships Program is one
of the most comprehensive and generous of
its kind in Australia. If you have received an
unconditional offer for entry into an eligible
University of Melbourne course you are
automatically considered for most of our
scholarships.
A separate application form is not required for
scholarship consideration. The only exception
is the Human Rights Scholarship. A strong
academic record is required to be competitive
for these scholarships.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to explore
all funding opportunities available to them,
including any funding offered by faculties and
graduate schools, as well as other sources
within and external to the University of
Melbourne. For useful links and information
on other funding opportunities, please see:
/ www.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships
Graduate research
scholarships
International students who have an
unconditional offer of a place in a Masters
by Research, Masters leading to PhD, PhD,
or other approved research Doctorate at the
University of Melbourne, are considered for:
• Endeavour International Postgraduate
Research Scholarship (IPRS)
• Melbourne International Fee Remission
Scholarship (MIFRS)
• Melbourne International Research
Scholarship (MIRS).
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Endeavour International
Postgraduate Research
Scholarships (IPRS)
An IPRS is a highly competitive Australian
Government scholarship that provides a
full remission of tuition fees and Overseas
Student Health Cover (OSHC). IPRSs are
usually available only to international students
commencing a degree. Students who are
awarded an IPRS will also normally receive a
Melbourne International Research Scholarship
(see below).
Melbourne International
Fee Remission
Scholarships (MIFRS)
MIFRSs, awarded by the University, provide a
full remission of tuition fees. Each faculty has
a number to award. MIFRSs are often also
awarded with a MIRS scholarship (see below).
Melbourne International
Research Scholarships
(MIRS)
The University offers Melbourne Research
Scholarships (MRSs) each year to both local
and international students. MRSs awarded to
international students are termed MIRSs. They
provide a living allowance paid on a fortnightly
basis, the value of which is reviewed annually.
Human Rights
Scholarships (HRS)
The University offers Human Rights
Scholarships to local and international students
wishing to undertake graduate research or
graduate coursework studies at the University
in the field of human rights. International
students may be considered for the HRS if you:
• Receive an unconditional offer of a place in
a University of Melbourne research higher
degree (e.g. PhD or Masters) or graduate
coursework program in the field of human
rights
• Demonstrate your commitment, over a
period of time, to the peaceful advancement
of and respect for human rights.
An HRS provides benefits similar to those of
the MIRS.
Check the Scholarships website for application
procedures.
Graduate Coursework
Scholarships
NEW GENERATION International
Graduate AWARDS (IGA)
For final year University of Melbourne
international undergraduate students, the
University offers New Generation International
Graduate Awards. These awards provide
a tuition fee reduction of A$10 000 in the
first year of a professional entry graduate
coursework program.
International Graduate
Coursework AWARDS (IPCA)
The University awards IPCAs to high achieving
international students undertaking graduate
coursework programs. An IPCA provides a fee
remission of between 25 and 100% for the
standard duration of a course.
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Scholarships
The ADB Scholarship Program is offered at
18 well-known institutions in the Asia-Pacific
region. The University of Melbourne is one
of only three institutions where scholarship
recipients can undertake their studies in
Australia. For a list of eligible countries and
courses check the Scholarships website.
Travelling
scholarships
Once enrolled at the University of Melbourne,
graduate coursework and research students
may apply for several scholarship schemes
that facilitate study overseas.
Closing dates
ADB (Semester 1): 31 August
ADB (Semester 2): 15 February
HRS: 31 October
IGA, MIRS, MIFRS: 31 October
(applications for MIRS and MIFRS will be
accepted after this date however will be
subject to scholarship availability).
IPCA: 31 October
IPRS: 31 August
For more information, please see:
/ www.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships
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Accepting your offer
More Information
If you receive an offer from the
University of Melbourne, you will
also receive a personalised offer
acceptance form. You will need to
complete the form and return it to
International Admissions.
International Centre
John Smyth Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010, Australia
T +61 3 8344 4505
F +61 3 9347 9062
E via: http://unimelb.custhelp.com
For more information about the
process for accepting your offer,
you can also visit our website.
/www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int
Did you know?
? Transition to
You can assist in your own transition
by finding out as much as you can
before arriving. The Transition and
Orientation website has great advice
for you as you embark on your
graduate studies.
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/
transition/
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AIRport
The Academic Interactive Resources portal
Attend Academic Advice Day (AAD)
(AIRport) provides a range of online interactive • International student briefing
materials and activities organised into ’gates’ about health, safety and visas
and ’terminals’. • Receive information about
courses, subject choices and the
Visit the International Terminal before you enrolment process
leave to access information about relocating
to Melbourne. It includes the Meeting Place, a • W
 ork towards finalising your
social networking tool helping you to connect enrolment.
with other new students before you leave
home. For more information, see:
/ https://airport.unimelb.edu.au
Arrival Services
We can arrange to pick you up at Melbourne
Airport (Tullamarine) when you arrive. This
free service is available from the airport to
the city, Parkville and surrounding areas. You
must apply at least 72 hours before you leave
your country or other Australian states and
territories and enter a destination address
in your online application. If you have not ’Week O’ – ORIENTATION WEEK
arranged long-term housing before arriving in
Melbourne, you will need to book temporary • Learn about the University through
accommodation. For more information, see: orientation activities for all new
students led by student hosts
/ www.services.unimelb.edu.au/international/ • Transition workshops on a variety
planning/arrival.html#airportreception
of academic, cultural and practical
topics
Before you commence • Visit the Welcome Centre if you
your studies need assistance
• Attend any transition activities
Studying in another country is an exciting
specific to your degree.
and inspiring experience. We understand that
it can also be a bit daunting. Naturally, you
can expect a period of adjustment as you
settle into your new course and lifestyle. Our
students come from a diverse range of social
and cultural backgrounds. All of them need
to anticipate changes as they commence
living and studying somewhere different,
even those students who are familiar with
Melbourne.
university
Academic and student culture HAVE FUN!
At the University of Melbourne we have an Your Melbourne Experience is
award-winning Transition and Orientation not limited to academic pursuits.
Programs unit to welcome students and We encourage you to become
provide support as they enter this new involved in the life of the University
environment. community. You might start by
joining one or more of the 150
student-run clubs and societies on
campus.
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We look forward
to welcoming
you at Melbourne
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International representatives
of the University
Apply through an Overseas Representative
You may apply to the University directly, or University. While overseas representatives can The following list is also available online at:
through one of our official representatives assist you with your application, they may not / http://offshore.unimelb.edu.au/OverseasReps.
in your country that are listed below. Should accept it on behalf of the University. aspx
you choose to apply through one of these
representatives, they will be able to provide Please note that the University of
counselling and advice to assist you through Melbourne does not accept international
all aspects of the application process, as student applications from non-registered
well as assistance with your student visa representatives.
application should you be accepted into the

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SWEDEN GOTEBORG Centre for International +46 31 15 10 90 info@cis.nu www.cis.nu

Studies (CIS)
SWEDEN MALMÖ Centre for International +46 40 661 6250 info@cis.nu www.cis.nu
Studies (CIS)
SWEDEN STOCKHOLM Centre for International +46 8 33 07 20 info@cis.nu www.cis.nu
Studies (CIS)
TAIWAN TAIPEI Academic Asia Taiwan +886 2 2777 4188 aat96@ms6.hinet.net www.aat96.com.tw
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International
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Office unimelb.edu.au/int
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Services
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Types of degrees

Title Description

Graduate Certificate May be the first half of a Graduate Diploma or an academic award in its own right. Some subjects may be offered at
undergraduate level.

Graduate Diploma Provides expertise in a specialist area equivalent to a major at undergraduate level or initial specialist training at
graduate level.

Honours A one-year extension to an undergraduate (bachelors) degree that enables you to extend your knowledge of your
major or area of specialisation. Honours provides students with experience conducting independent research.

Postgraduate Certificate A short, coherent degree in a specialist area of study.

Postgraduate Diploma Provides current knowledge in a specialist area. There may be some research opportunities and training involved.

Masters by Coursework Provides advanced specialist or professional training in a particular discipline or interdisciplinary area. It can also lead
to professional accreditation.

Masters by Coursework – Professional Entry
Provides a focused course of studies qualifying graduates for employment in a specific professional occupation. The
content of the degree is usually regulated by a professional organisation outside of the University. Upon completion
of the degree, you may be able to receive professional accreditation or become a member of a professional group.
Examples include the Master of Teaching, the Master of Architecture, the Master of Professional Accounting and the
Melbourne Juris Doctor (JD) (in law).

Masters by Coursework – Professional Development Internationally-recognised masters degrees designed to advance your professional and intellectual development.
These programs offer the opportunity to extend your professional understanding in a specific area, update or
advance existing skills or pursue a new career direction.

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) An internationally-recognised masters degree (by research) which develops advanced skills in conducting
independent, sustained and academically-supervised research. The MPhil requires the production of a
30-40 000 word thesis which should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an
independent contribution to existing scholarship.

Masters by Research (Other) These programs develop advanced skills in conducting independent, sustained and academically-supervised
research. They differ from the MPhil by allowing for up to 30% of the program to be coursework and in turn, a
shorter thesis of 30 000 words may be produced. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist
knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship.

Doctorates – Professional Professional doctorates provide a focused course of studies qualifying graduates for employment in a specific
professional occupation. These graduate programs provide the knowledge and skills required to practice in the
relevant professional field.
Examples include the Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Physiotherapy, Doctor of Optometry
and the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Graduation with a PhD marks a students’ admission to the community of scholars in their discipline. The PhD is
awarded on the basis of an 80 000 word thesis, which reports on an independent, sustained and academically-
supervised research project investigating a specialised topic. The research is expected to make a significant new
contribution to the discipline. Some PhD programs may contain some coursework and all PhDs are assessed via
external examination.

Please note:
The above information is intended as a guide only. Please refer to the relevant graduate
school for further details relating to your specific course of interest.

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Articulation/pathway
May be credited to a Graduate Diploma.
Some advanced subjects may be credited towards a masters
degree.
May lead to a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or a masters by
research. Students with exceptional results may be able to
progress directly to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
May be credited to a Postgraduate Diploma.
Some subjects may be credited towards a masters degree.
May convert to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
May convert to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Three to four years.
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Length/Mode Prerequisite
Six months (one semester). Undergraduate degree.
One year. Undergraduate degree.
One year. Undergraduate degree.
Six months (one semester). Undergraduate degree in a relevant or associated area.
One year. Undergraduate degree in a relevant or associated area.
Normally one to two years. Some masters courses that Undergraduate degree. Some programs require a
offer professional accreditation may be longer than two degree, or studies, in a relevant or associated area. Some
years. programs may also require professional experience.
Two to four years. Undergraduate degree. Some programs require a
degree, or studies, in a relevant or associated area. Some
programs may also require professional experience.
One to two years. Undergraduate degree. Some programs require a
degree, or studies, in a relevant or associated area. Some
programs may also require professional experience.
Eighteen months to two years. A four year honours degree of high standard or a
qualification and experience judged to be equivalent.
Applicants are normally required to have completed a
research project counting for at least 25% of their year’s
work at fourth year or at masters level.
One to two years. A four year honours degree of high standard or a
qualification and experience judged to be equivalent.
Applicants are normally required to have completed a
research project counting for at least 25% of their year’s
work at fourth year or at masters level.
Three years. Requirements vary according to program and may
include the completion of specific subjects or majors at
undergraduate level or a combination of qualifications and
experience.
A relevant aptitude test may also be required.
A four year honours degree of high standard or a
qualification and experience judged to be equivalent.
Applicants are normally required to have completed a
research project counting for at least 25% of their year’s
work at fourth year
or at masters level.
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International graduate Student
Who should use this form?
You should use this form if you are an international applicant applying for:
YY Graduate Certificates and Diplomas/Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas
YY Masters Degrees (except for the Master of Business Administration programs)
YY Coursework Doctorates
YY PhD Degrees/Doctoral Degrees
YY International Graduate Scholarships.
This form should not be used by citizens or permanent residents of Australia or citizens of New Zealand
or anyone who holds dual citizenship with Australia. Any applicant who fits these criteria will have their
application rejected or enrolment terminated as the case may be.

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YY Please write in black ink using BLOCK LETTERS.

YY Include one set of supporting documents with this application.
YY All documents must be certified as true copies of originals.
YY Ensure that you sign the declaration at the back of this form.
YY An assessment fee of AUD$100 must accompany this application.
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Have you applied for permanent residency in Australia? Yes No
Appointment of Agent
Do you have an Australian visa that is not a student visa? Yes No
(to be completed by the applicant – agent stamp not accepted)
If yes, please detail:
I appoint the following University of Melbourne authorised agent to
and attach a photocopy of the visa from your passport. It is your manage my application and I authorise the University of Melbourne to
responsibility to ensure this visa allows you to study and covers the release personal information and visa documentation relevant to my
duration of the program for which you have applied. application to this agent:

Country of birth:
Main language spoken at home:

Closing dates Information is collected on this form and during

your enrolment in order to meet our obligations
under the ESOS Act and the National Code
Late applications may be accepted in special circumstances. 2007; to ensure student compliance with the
conditions of their visas and their obligations
YY Masters by Research and PhD candidature: Apply any time (note scholarship application under Australian immigration laws generally. The
closing dates). authority to collect this information is contained
in the Education Services for Overseas Students
YY Diplomas, Masters and Doctorates by Coursework: Semester 1: 31 October / Semester 2: 30 April. Act 2000, the Education Services for Overseas
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YY Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: 20 December. Students 2007. Information collected about
you on this form and during your enrolment can
YY Dental Science, Medicine and Physiotherapy coursework programs: Refer to be provided, in certain circumstances, to the
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instances information collected on this form or
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your consent where authorised or required by law.
For scholarship application closing dates, refer to Part H.

Melbourne JD: Refer to www.law.unimelb.edu.au for information regarding the closing dates and additional application requirements including the Law
Schools Admission Test (LSAT). Please note that whilst a fee will apply to sit the LSAT, no additional AUD$100 University assessment fee is required.

Please provide your LSAT No: L

PART B graduate Programs by Coursework* PART C graduate Programs by Research*
To be completed by Graduate Coursework program applicants only To be completed by Graduate Research program applicants only
i.e. Graduate Certificate/Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/ i.e. Research Masters degree and Research Doctoral degree programs.
Coursework Masters degrees and coursework Doctoral degree programs.
Title of proposed degree:
Program you are applying for:
MPhil PhD
Graduate Certificate Postgraduate Certificate Other Masters by Research Other by Research (please specify)
Graduate Diploma Postgraduate Diploma
Masters Degree by Coursework Doctoral Degree by Coursework
JD If you have selected MPhil or other masters by research, do you plan to
Year/Semester you are applying for: request a transfer to a PhD before completing the masters? Yes No
Year/Semester you are applying for:
Semester 1 Year 20 (February)
Semester 2 Year 20 (July) Semester 1 Year 20 (February)
Semester 2 Year 20 (July)
Course(s) you are applying for:
Preferred commencement date (optional):
Name: Specialisation: Length:
1.
Proposed department, school or faculty:
2.
What are your reasons for applying for these particular courses:
Field of research:

Proposed title of project:

References
Please provide the names and contact details of two referees, who
may be asked for their confidential advice about your suitability for Applicants are strongly advised to make contact with potential
the course. Note: Doctor of Dental Surgery applicants must provide supervisors at the University of Melbourne prior to submitting an
three references. application. Failure to do this will result in a delay in assessing your
application. Further information and contact details can be found at
1. Title: Mr Ms Other: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/research/application/enquiries.html
Family name: Please provide details of a potential supervisor with whom you
have discussed your research proposal, and attach evidence of this
Given name: contact (eg. copy of email correspondence).
Position/title: Supervisor’s name:
Relationship to applicant:
Address: Faculty:

Country: Department:
Phone number:
Facsimile number: Please note that you must provide the following:
Email address: 1. Two academic referee reports. Please select referees who are able to comment on your
academic performance in all components of the academic program that you have most
recently undertaken at a university. The academic program should be relevant to your
2. Title: Mr Ms Other intended study at the University of Melbourne.
The form that your referees must use is located at the back of the International Graduate
Family name:
Prospectus or may be downloaded from: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/ipg/
Given name: ipgapply. It is in your interests that your referees use this form instead of sending a letter.
Your referee may attach a letter to the form.
Position/title: Applicants who are currently enrolled at the University of Melbourne or whose most recent
qualification was obtained from the University of Melbourne are only required to submit
Relationship to applicant: one academic referee report form.
2. A
 one- or two-page outline of your proposed research project. (Faculty of Arts applicants, please
Address: refer to www.arts.unimelb.edu.au/media/proposal-guidelines for more specific requirements)
3. A copy of your curriculum vitae summarising your academic and professional experience.
4. If you are currently undertaking or have completed a masters qualification, please provide:
Country: a) examiners’ reports for your thesis, if available; and
b) an extract from the relevant university handbook or web site that clearly states the:
Phone number:
(i) requirements to be admitted to the program;
Facsimile number: (ii) normal full-time duration of the masters program (eg. 2 years full-time);
(iii) structure of the program (eg. 24 points of which 18 points are a research project).
Email address:
5. If you list any refereed publications in Part E of this form, you must provide a copy of the
front page of each publication.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PART D.

* Additional application requirements for Faculty of the VCA and Music (VCAM) and Graduate School of Business and Economics applicants
• Faculty of the VCA and Music (VCAM): please refer to www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/ipg/ipgapply.html for information regarding the supplementary
application form which must be completed and audition/folio requirements.
• Graduate School of Business and Economics (GSBE): Many programs offered by the GSBE require GMAT or GRE results to be submitted with your
application. For information about the requirements for GSBE coursework programs please see www.melbournegsm.unimelb.edu.au/courses/admission-
requirements.html and for research programs please see www.melbournegsm.unimelb.edu.au/research/research-admission-requirements.html
PART D Academic Qualifications Are you currently enrolled in a tertiary education program?
To be completed by all applicants Yes No

Please provide details and documentation for all completed and/or
current tertiary studies, including:
1. Official certified copies* of all transcripts.†
2. A university explanation of the grading system. (eg. A–B=100%–80%)
3. If the documents are not in English they must be accompanied by an
official certified English translation.
4. Wherever possible please provide official advice from the university
detailing the actual numeric marks (eg. 82%) or GPAs (eg. 3.4)
you achieved for your tertiary studies. This will assist with the
assessment of your application for scholarship.
If yes, when will your final results be available?
Month: Year:
* A certified copy is a photocopy of the original document with the signature
and official stamp of an appropriate authority (eg. solicitor, principal, doctor,
police officer) indicating that they have sighted the original. A photocopy or fax
of a certified copy is not acceptable. Please note that all documents remain
the property of the University of Melbourne.
†
Applicants who have completed their degree are advised that if their transcript
does not state they have successfully completed their degree, they must provide
an original or certified copy of an official letter from their institution confirming
completion, in addition to their final academic transcript.

Please complete the table below with your most recent or current qualification listed first.

Name of qualification: Name of Institution: Country of Institution: Course length: Date Date of
(no. of years commenced: completion:
full time study) (dd/mm/yy) (dd/mm/yy)

If you are undertaking or have completed a masters degree, what percentage of the program was the research (thesis) component? %
If available, please attach documents as outlined in item 4 of Part C of this form.
Briefly describe any research (eg. thesis, research project subjects) you have completed as part of your tertiary studies.
Please only provide details of the research completed at the fourth year level or higher. (Attach an additional page if required.)

PART E  Professional Work Experience (last five years)

To be completed by all applicants Details of current employment (if applicable)
Have you had any work experience that is relevant to your proposed area Current employer:
of research/study? Yes No
Position title:
If yes, please give details:
Commencement date: Day: Month: Year:
Nature of work and level of responsibility (include hours worked
per week and number of staff supervised):

Has your work been published in a refereed journal? Yes No

If yes, provide details below and attach a copy of the front page of each publication:

JOURNAL/ PUBLICATION DATE FULL AUTHOR LIST TITLE OF ARTICLE

PUBLICATION NAME VOLUME (AS LISTED IN JOURNAL)

Membership of professional society/association (if any):

NAME OF SOCIETY GRADE OF MEMBERSHIP YEAR OF FIRST MEMBERSHIP/ASSOCIATION

PART F graduate English Language Proficiency
To be completed by all applicants
YY Please refer to the University's Future Students web site for the latest information on the University’s English language
requirements including required IELTS and TOEFL scores: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/courses/pgenglishreq.html
YY Documentary evidence is required to demonstrate your English language proficiency.

A I have a valid* IELTS (Academic) or TOEFL English language test result that meets the University’s English language requirements.
Refer to www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/courses/pgenglishreq.html for score requirements.
Yes (attach original test results)

* Note: test results expire two years after the test was taken.

B I will be sitting for an IELTS (Academic) or TOEFL test or I am waiting for the test results.
Yes

C I have satisfactorily completed at least the first year of a tertiary course within the last two years; or at least a two-year tertiary degree
within the last five years where English is the language of instruction and assessment for the entire institution.
Yes

D I have completed English studies approved by the university eg. Australian Year 12 English, IB Diploma English, GCE AS subject
(General Paper, General Studies, English Language, English Literature, English Language and Literature) NCEA level 3 English,
approved Australian Foundation Program English.
Yes

E I have completed one of the following programs and achieved the stated grade for English:
Denmark – Studentereksamen – grade 10 (level B) Germany – Abitur – grade 10
Sweden – Avgangsbetyg – VG or grade 4 Netherlands – VWO – grade 8
Norway – Vitnemal – grade 4
Yes

F Other – please attach documentary evidence.

University of Melbourne Privacy Statement

The University of Melbourne has a statutory obligation to comply with the Information Privacy
Act (VIC) 2000 and the Health Records Act (VIC) 2001 in its treatment of personal and health
information regarding students.
The University collects information about a student for a number of purposes. The main
purposes are to enable proper administration of an individual’s course of study, to assist
the University to organise programs for the health and welfare of students and to foster
alumni relations and promote University activities. Information is also collected under
Commonwealth or State Government legislation for the purposes of reporting annually to
these governments and for the administration of, but not limited to, the Higher Education
Loan Programme (HELP) and the Youth Allowance (Austudy and Abstudy). Information may
also be collected to facilitate internal planning.
The University holds personal information on computer and paper based records. It takes all
reasonable steps to ensure that the information it holds is accurate and complete and that it
is protected from misuse, loss, unauthorised access or disclosure.
Information concerning enrolled students is maintained by the Student Administration section
in the University’s Academic Services Division. The University will not disclose personal
information about you without your permission or unless permitted or required by law.
Examples of instances when personal information about you may be disclosed are:
YY informing Centrelink of your enrolment details if you are in receipt of payments;
YY releasing statistical information to the Department of Education, Science and Training;
YY releasing statistical information to the Office of Training and Tertiary Education;
YY releasing information to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
YY informing the Australian Taxation Office of your taxation liabilities;
YY assisting the police with personal information about you if you are alleged to have
YY been involved in a criminal offence;
YY releasing your academic details to another tertiary institution or tertiary admission
YY centre if you apply to transfer studies; and
YY publishing the names of graduates.
Access to and correction of your information are handled in accordance with the Freedom of
Information Act 1982. Data obtained via the Enrolment Questionnaire that is reported to the
Commonwealth Government can be viewed (and, if necessary, corrected) at
http://sis.unimelb.edu.au.
The University’s Privacy Officer is the University Secretary, Ms Janet White. The Privacy
Officer’s website, contains the University’s Privacy Policy and provides detailed information
about the contact details, complaints procedures and other aspects of the University’s
privacy regime.
If you have an enquiry about your privacy rights in relation to the collection of information
from students, please contact the University’s Privacy Officer.
PART G non-university of melbourne
scholarships
To be completed by all applicants
Do you expect to be sponsored by a company, home government or a
scholarship body? Yes No
Please provide details of any sponsorship arrangements, scholarships or
research grants currently held or applied for. Note that evidence of this
award, including details of funding body and duration, must be attached
to this application. If you are unable to enclose this with your application,
it must be received by the scholarship closing date:
PART H graduate Scholarships
for International Students
International applicants who receive an unconditional offer of a place in a
University of Melbourne course will be automatically considered, subject
to availability, for the scholarships outlined below. The scholarship
eligibility requirements include submission of this application and all
required documents to the University by the scholarship closing dates
noted below. Applicants must meet the University’s English language
and other requirements to receive an unconditional course offer.
LIST OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Scholarships for graduate research studies
YY Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships
(IPRSs)
YY Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarships (MIFRSs)
YY Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRSs)
YY Human Rights Scholarships (HRSs)
Scholarships for graduate coursework studies
YY Asian Development Bank Scholarships (ADB Scholarships)
YY International Postgraduate Coursework Awards (IPCAs)
YY New Generation International Graduate Scholarships (NGIGS)
YY Human Rights Scholarships (HRSs)
Please refer to www.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships for detailed
information about eligibility, academic progress requirements, availability
and benefits.
Scholarship selection and
eligibility guidelines
YY Scholarship selection is very competitive. Admission to a course
does not guarantee the award of a scholarship.
YY Selection is based on academic merit and, for graduate research
scholarships, demonstrated research potential. This usually means
a high first-class honours/first division with distinction or equivalent
in the most recently completed qualification. Publications in inter-
national refereed journals are also taken into account.
YY International Scholarships are available to students from any
overseas country (excluding citizens and permanent residents of
Australia and citizens of New Zealand).
>> English language requirements must be met and documentation
submitted by the closing date for consideration in the main rounds.
Applicants will only be considered when an unconditional offer for
admission has been made.
YY Most scholarships are accessible across all faculties.
YY Students already in receipt of a scholarship that covers tuition fees
and/or a living allowance are ineligible for the same type of scholar-
ship.
YY Students who have already completed a degree (PhD or Masters)
at an equivalent or higher level to the course for which they are
seeking a scholarship are not eligible for consideration.
All queries about these scholarships should be directed to the Melbourne
Scholarships Office:
Graduate Coursework Scholarships
Web: www.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships
Email: www.undergradschols.unimelb.edu.au/query
Phone: (+61 3) 8344 7467
Fax: (+61 3) 8344 3734
Graduate Research Scholarships
Web: www.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships
Email: www.postgradschols.unimelb.edu.au/query
Phone: (+61 3) 8344 8747
Fax: (+61 3) 9349 1740
AusAID and other sponsored students
>> The award of an international scholarship is always conditional upon
the student holding the appropriate valid visa and complying with
contractual obligations of an employer or other sponsor.
>> AusAID students are reminded of their obligation to return to their
home country for a specified period.
All enquiries regarding AusAID scholarships should be directed to the
Australian Diplomatic Mission in your home country.
SCHOLARSHIP CLOSING DATES
International applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their
application, including all of the required documents, by the application
closing dates. This will enable the application to be considered for a
greater range and number of scholarships.
Scholarship Application closing date
IPRS, MIFRS, MIRS 1
31 August
IPCA 2 31 October
HRS 31 October
NGIGS3 31 October
ADB Scholarships4 31 August (for Semester 1)
15 February (for Semester 2)
1. While applications submitted after this closing date will be accepted,
these applications will only be considered for any MIFRSs and
MIRSs that remain in the relevant faculty’s allocation at the time the
application is assessed. A majority of the MIFRSs and MIRSs are
offered immediately after the main scholarship selection rounds held in
November and December each year.
2. 31 October is the closing date for the first round. Applications received
after 31 October will be considered for any IPCAs that remain after the
first round.
3. Closing dates may vary according to the course for which the applicant
is applying. Applicants should confirm the course application closing
date with the relevant faculty.
4. These are the dates by which applicants must have an unconditional
course offer to be considered for an ADB Scholarship. Applicants
are encouraged to submit their Application for Admission as an
International Graduate Student form at least eight weeks before the
dates noted above.
PART I How did you find out about the University?
To be completed by all applicants
We would be grateful if you could let us know how you found out about the University. Please tick one box only.
Visiting University of Melbourne staff member An education exhibition Country:
Graduate/s of the University of Melbourne Interview program Country:
Advertisement in newspaper/magazine Australian Diplomatic Mission
University of Melbourne representative University careers advisor/University lecturer
Family/friends Hawthorn English Language Centre
University of Melbourne web site ICC seminar/counselling session
Other web site Other
IDP Education Australia Country:

PART J  Declaration and Signature

To be completed by all applicants

1. I declare that the information I have submitted with this application is
a true and complete record of all academic results I have achieved at
each and every university and tertiary institution which I have attended.
2. I hereby authorise the University of Melbourne to make enquiries and
to obtain official records from any university and tertiary educational
institution concerning my current or previous attendance which, in its
absolute discretion, it believes are necessary.
3. I acknowledge that my failure to disclose my true and complete tertiary
record may result in my being excluded from the University. I further
declare that all the financial information supplied by me is complete,
true and correct in every particular and acknowledge that the University
may terminate my studies if I have misrepresented my past and/or
present circumstances and that this termination may take place at any
stage during the course undertaken.
4. I understand that should I be awarded a scholarship from the University
of Melbourne I may not hold another equivalent award at the same time.
5. I declare that I will be able to abide by the University’s policy regarding
refunds outlined in Arrangements Relating to the Payment of Student
Fees.
6. I understand that should I be awarded a scholarship from the University
of Melbourne, I will be required to repay to the University of Melbourne
any scholarship/s that I have received on the basis of false or
misleading information included in my application. Scholarship benefits
may include living allowances, fee remission and travel allowances.
7. I understand that the personal information that I have provided may
be released to Australian Commonwealth and State agencies under the
Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000.
8. I understand that the University reserves the right to inform other
tertiary institutions if any of the material presented to support my
application is found to be false.
9. I acknowledge that all documents submitted become the property of
the University of Melbourne.
Name of applicant (please print):
Signature:
Day: Month: Year:

Please return this form to:

The General Manager
International Admissions, International Centre
The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia
Telephone: (+61 3) 8344 4505
Facsimile: (+61 3) 9347 9062
For further information:
General information page: www.unimelb.edu.au
Email enquiries and frequently asked questions: http://unimelb.custhelp.com
CRICOS Provider Code: The University of Melbourne 00116K

PART K Assessment Fee* Office use only – Assessment Fee Waiver

Please charge AUD$100 to my credit card below:
Exhibition/Interview Program:
Please tick box: Mastercard Visa
Waived by (print name):
Card number:
Faculty:
Cardholder name:
(please print)
Card expiry date: Month: Year: Signature: Date:

Cardholder signature: Note: the assessment fee can only be waived by a University staff
member at an overseas exhibition or interview program.
I attach a bank cheque or money order for AUD$100
made payable to the University of Melbourne. The bank
cheque must be payable to an Australian bank.
* Not required for JD applicants.
 Academic REFEREE REPORT FORM FOR
GRADUATE RESEARCH APPLICANTS
TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

SECTION I: ADVICE TO APPLICANTS SECTION III: REFEREE’S COMMENTS

(To be completed by the Referee)
AND REFEREES
Please read Section I ‘Advice to Applicants and Referees’ for
The applicant below has given your name in support of his/her
information about the purpose of the report and an outline of the
application for a University of Melbourne graduate research program terminology used.
and/or scholarship
Referee reports are critical to the University as they are used to assess Information about the academic program that you
applications for admission to graduate research programs at the are commenting on:
University of Melbourne and for the award of scholarships. 1. Name of the academic program (eg. Bachelor of Science):
Applicants should select referees who are able to comment on their
academic performance in all components of the academic program
that they have most recently undertaken at a university. This academic 2. University (eg. Oxford University):
program should be relevant to their intended study at the University of
Melbourne.
3. Year/s when the applicant was enrolled in the program
Additional copies of this Referee Report form can be obtained from (eg. 2003 to 2006): to
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/ipg/ipgapply or a photocopy 4. Number of year/s of full-time study normally required to complete
of this form may be used. the program (eg. 1.5 years)
Referees should provide actual numeric marks (eg. 82% or GPA of 5. Proportion of the academic program that entailed completion of
3.4 out of 4.0) wherever possible. Applicants may be disadvantaged if an independent research project %
these marks, and any other requested information, are not provided.
What is the:
At the University of Melbourne academic programs are sometimes
•  ighest honour or grade range awarded for this academic program?
h
called ‘courses’. Academic programs normally entail the completion of a (eg. First Class Honours with Distinction, H1, High Distinction, A)
number of subjects or components. At other universities, subjects may
be referred to as ‘courses’ or ‘units’.
The University of Melbourne normally awards a letter grade and • minimum numeric mark for this highest grade range?
numeric mark for each subject and often awards an overall mark for the As shown in Section I, at the University of Melbourne First Class
academic program. The University’s current grading system is shown Honours (H1) is the highest grade, for which 80% is the minimum
below. mark.
6. Please describe your contact with the applicant (eg. I supervised
Letter Grade Description % Range the research project that the applicant completed in 2006).
H1 First Class Honours 80–100
H2A Second Class Honours Division A 75–79
H2B Second Class Honours Division B 70–74
H3 Third Class Honours 65–69
P Pass 50–64
N Fail 0–49

This reference will be treated in strict confidence.

Section II: Applicant details

(To be completed by applicant)

Title: Mr Ms Other:

Family name:

Given name:

Date of birth: Day: Month: Year:

Email:

Proposed course and department at the University of Melbourne

(eg. PhD, History):
Applicant’s performance in the above-mentioned 6. Please add any other comments that you wish to make
academic program (please attach another sheet if required).
Unless stated otherwise, please comment on the applicant’s overall
performance in the academic components of the program.
1. In the final graduating class of students, this student was
placed (eg. placed 10 out of the 210 students enrolled in
the academic program)
2. What is the final numeric mark and grade or honour that the
applicant achieved for the academic program?
• numeric mark (eg. 82% or a GPA of 3.4 out of 4.0):
• grade or honour (eg. A, H1, High Distinction with Honours):

3. If there was an independent research component:

• What did this component entail? (eg. completion of a 40,000 word
thesis in the final year)

• How was this component assessed? (eg. two external examiners

rated the thesis as follows)

• What numeric mark and grade did the applicant obtain for this
component? 7. In summary, how strongly do you recommend the applicant for
graduate research studies?
– Numeric mark (eg. 82% or a GPA of 3.4 out of 4.0):
Strongly recommend
– G
 rade or honour (eg. A, H1, High Distinction with Honours):
Recommend

4. Please indicate below your appraisal of the applicant in terms of Do not recommend
the attributes or qualities listed below. Please rate the applicant in
comparison to other students that you know who have undertaken SECTION IV: REFEREE’S DETAILS
graduate research. For each attribute please either place an X in one
of the boxes or somewhere along the percentile line. Referee name:

EXCEPTIONAL GOOD Title: Mr Ms Dr Other:

ATTRIBUTE Exceptional* Percentile ranking of student
compared to their cohort
Unable to
judge Name of the university:
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 Department:
Knowledge of the field or discipline

Critical thinking
Email address:
Analytical thinking Postal address:
Imagination and creativity

Written communication

Organisational ability

Persistence and maturity Telephone: Country code: Area code:

Research potential Phone number:
* Indicate only if this is one of the best students that you have ever taught.
Facsimile: Country code: Area code:
5. What are the applicant’s greatest academic strengths and how does Facsimile number:
the applicant compare with other students who have undertaken
graduate studies? (You may attach another sheet if you require
more space.) Referee’s signature:

Day Month Year

SECTION V: SUBMITTING THIS FORM

Referees, please either return this form to the applicant in a
sealed envelope or send directly to the address listed below as
soon as possible.
Applicants, please forward all references provided by your
referees in their sealed envelopes directly to the address listed
below.
The General Manager
International Admissions, International Centre
The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia
Facsimile: (+61 3) 9347 9062
 THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
2011 INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE PROSPECTUS

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