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CRICOS Provider Code: 00116K ISSN: 1838-8078 Contents Key dates for INTRODUCING MELBOURNE Study in the heart of Melbourne 8 Learn from the best 9 future students Graduate with the best 9 A world-standard education 10 A wealth of experiences 11 Get the Melbourne advantage 12 Graduate coursework degrees 13 Graduate research degrees 14 Supporting you in your research 15 Graduate coursework scholarships: 16 Domestic students Graduate Access Melbourne: 18 Domestic students KEY DATES Q More info Graduate research scholarships: 19 Domestic students 2013 Full academic calendar: dates Key Graduate scholarships: 20 31 August Applications due: International Postgraduate International students Research Scholarship (IPRS). For other unimelb.edu.au/keydates Housing 22 international graduate research scholarship Residential colleges 24 application deadlines, visit: Admission and application dates: Student support services 25 services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/ futurestudents.unimelb.edu. research/international au/admissions/dates GRADUATE SCHOOLS AND COURSES 31 October Most domestic research scholarship Business 27 applications due. W Dentistry 36 Most coursework applications due: international Design 40 graduate students (2014 Semester 1 entry) .E Education 44 30 November Most coursework applications due: domestic Engineering 51 graduate students (2014 Semester 1 entry) .E Environmental Programs 56 Health Sciences 58 2014 Humanities and Social Sciences 62 January Pre-departure briefings in your country Information Technology 69 (international students). These briefings will Land and Environment 72 help you understand more about what life in Law 78 Melbourne will be like. services.unimelb.edu.au/international/ Medicine 84 planning Music 89 Population and Global Health 93 25 February–28 February Week O: Orientation Week Psychology 96 services.unimelb.edu.au/transition/orient/grad Science 98 3 March–1 June Semester 1 (12 teaching weeks) Veterinary Science 102 Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Music 106 30 April Most coursework applications due: international graduate students (2014 Semester 2 entry) .E Notes: ADMISSIONS Q Dates subject to annual confirmation. Are you a domestic or international student? 112 31 May Most coursework applications due: domestic W Research degree applications can be graduate students (2014 Semester 2 entry).E Domestic students made at any time of the year, however research scholarship deadlines have How to apply 113 2 June–27 July Winter Vacation (8 weeks) strict closing dates. Graduate coursework applications 114 services.unimelb.edu.au/ Pre-departure briefings and Watch out for the dates at: Graduate research applications 115 scholarships/grad orientation for international services.unimelb.edu.au/international/ Fees 116 students planning E Some courses have early closing dates. However, late applications may also Help with financing your graduate study 117 28 July–26 October Semester 2 (12 teaching weeks) be accepted if places are available. International students Please check with the relevant graduate How to apply 118 school or faculty before submitting your 2015 application. Overseas representatives 119 5 January–1 March Summer term (8 weeks) futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ Graduate coursework applications 120 explore/graduate-schools Graduate research applications 121 English language requirements 122 Help to meet English requirements 123 Fees 124 Preparing for study 125

REFERENCE Study area index 126 Glossary 130 Key dates 131 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 131 Graduate to the world standard Welcome to Australia‘s leading university

When considering where to undertake At the University of Melbourne you‘ll your graduate study, you want to know learn from inspiring academic staff that you‘ll be graduating from one of who are immersed in contemporary the world‘s finest universities, one scholarship and research. You‘ll study with internationally recognised and alongside great students from all over transferable qualifications that will place Australia and from over 120 countries you among the world‘s most sought- across the world. after employees. The University has world-class facilities From this perspective alone, Melbourne and offers services to support you is a great choice. We are consistently throughout your studies (including help placed among the world‘s leading in finding housing and accommodation, universities, ranked in the top 30 financial aid, scholarships, career worldwide, and deemed to be in the and health services, counselling and top 10 by employers.Q language assistance), as well as broad experiences in the arts and sport With over 270 graduate programs and recreation. across all disciplines, graduate study at the University of Melbourne will give I invite you to take the next step you the head start you need to secure towards an extraordinary future by the career you‘ve set your sights on. considering the University of Melbourne If you‘re already in the workforce, you as your first choice for graduate study. will get the professional development opportunities you need to advance, or even change career direction entirely. Our academic faculty works closely with employers to develop programs that provide you with transferable and high-level skills. Our aim is to enable you to keep pace with environments Glyn Davis where knowledge is rapidly renewed Vice-Chancellor and knowledge boundaries are increasingly permeable. Q Academic Ranking of World Universities 2012 and Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012–2013 How to use this guide

INTRODUCING OUR COURSES ADMISSIONS REFERENCES MELBOURNE Page 26 Page 112 Page 126 1Page 7 2 3 4 Find out what it‘s like to Read about our graduate Domestic students: Search for a course based be a graduate student at schools, the courses Page 113 on your area of interest in Melbourne. Read about available and your study the study area index, or look the Melbourne experience, options at Melbourne. up the glossary of terms. housing options, student International students: services, extracurricular Page 118 activities and the generous This section has all the scholarships we offer our information you need to know students. about how to apply, course fees and preparing for study.

Melbourne: The world standard To compete on the world stage, you need a world-standard education. At the University of Melbourne, you‘ll gain an Est. 1853 internationally recognised degree that will Celebrating open doors to an outstanding future. 160 years of excellence Become a global citizen With a graduate qualification from the University of Study abroad or Melbourne, you‘ll become a global citizen. go on exchange

Our engagement with leading universities around the world opens up international Build professional overseas opportunities for study and research collaboration. Our academic staff and their networks, develop colleagues from international universities regularly make exchange visits and give guest lectures. Likewise our students enjoy cultural exchange programs and cross-cultural skills, gain collaborate on joint research projects with our international partner organisations. international experience to This means limitless opportunities to acquire higher learning and increased mobility enrich your studies. within the University of Melbourne‘s extensive network. Our global mobility program allows you to study for a semester or for a shorter period, undertake single subjects overseas or take up internship opportunities with some of the world‘s International partnerships most prestigious institutions and organisations as part of your degree at Melbourne. Scholarships and grants are available for graduate students.Q

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Q Eligibility varies per discipline. Check with your graduate school. e world th Introducing Melbourne in Study in the heart of Melbourne 8 8 Learn from the best 9 2 Graduate with the best 9

# in#1 Australia A world-standard education 10 A wealth of experiences 11 Get the Melbourne advantage 12 Graduate coursework degrees 13 Times Higher Education World University Graduate research degrees 14 Rankings 2012–2013 Supporting you in your research 15 Graduate coursework scholarships: Domestic students 16 Graduate Access Melbourne: Domestic students 18 Graduate research scholarships: Domestic students 19 Graduate scholarships: International students 20 Housing 22 Residential colleges 24 Student support services 25 Study in the heart of Melbourne

Aside from being the world‘s most liveable city, Melbourne is rated one of the most student- friendly cities in the world, along with Paris, London and Boston.

THE WORLD‘S MOST SPORTY MELBOURNE GETTING AROUND LIVEABLE CITY Melbourne is Australia‘s sporting events MELBOURNE There is a lot to love about Melbourne – capital, and as a world-class sporting Melbourne has a fantastic public just ask the locals. It‘s no big surprise destination, the city‘s atmosphere is transport system that is reliable and to residents that the city is consistently especially lively during the Formula 1 easy to navigate. Trams, buses and ranked among the world‘s most liveable Australian Grand Prix, the Australian trains operate throughout the city cities. Open Tennis Championships and the and its suburbs. It also has a great Melbourne Cup Carnival. The city ferry network that can take you to the The city of Melbourne has a vibrant hosted the 2006 Commonwealth shops and buskers at Southbank in energy, excellent restaurants, fashion Games, and has been awarded as the the heart of the city or further afield boutiques, cafe-filled laneways, cool world‘s ‘Ultimate Sports City‘ by Sport from the beaches of St Kilda to historic bars, unbeatable galleries, spacious Business Group three times in a row. Williamstown. parks and village-like inner suburbs, each with its own special character. Modern, cutting-edge designs add DELICIOUS MELBOURNE DESIGNER MELBOURNE to the fascinating mix of heritage Famous for its laneways, stunning Melbourne is also famous for its many architecture and ensure the skyline is waterfront precincts and trendy and varied shopping experiences, constantly changing. neighbourhoods, the city provides an including local designers, outdoor endless choice of restaurants, cafes markets, international boutiques, As a student living in Melbourne, you‘ll and bars. Melbourne is at the forefront comprehensive shopping centres and be able to take full advantage of all of culinary innovation, with more than department stores. The city‘s arcades the attractions offered. You‘ll instantly 3000 restaurants, cafes and bars, some and laneways have specialist shops feel at home in this safe, vibrant and 75 ethnic cuisines, boutique beers, selling everything from chocolate to multicultural city. creative cocktails and local and vintage and haute couture. For bargain imported wines. shopping, check out the Queen Victoria BREATHTAKING MELBOURNE Market, and for boutique shops, the Melbourne is set around the shores CULTURAL MELBOURNE ‘Paris End‘ of Collins Street is a must. of the picturesque Port Phillip Bay Museums, galleries, theatre, musicals, and is enhanced by the Yarra River, orchestras, ballet and concerts of OUTSIDE MELBOURNE immaculate parks and gardens, public established and independent artists – Melbourne is located in the state of art, enchanting laneways, classical Melbourne is world-famous for its Victoria, which offers a wealth of buildings and innovative design. comprehensive year-round cultural attractions. Many of Victoria‘s unique program. Public art is on display areas and towns are easily accessible as throughout the city, some hidden down day trips from Melbourne, including: intimate laneways, some on show „„Great Ocean Road and scenic Twelve through dynamic street performances, Apostles and some boldly presented on billboards. Plus, Melbourne presents „„Thermal spas of Hepburn Springs annual festivals such as Melbourne „„Penguin Parade on Phillip Island Fringe, Melbourne Festival and „„Wineries of the Yarra Valley Melbourne International Film Festival. „„Snowfields in Victoria‘s The city‘s literary heritage and culture High Country is internationally recognised as one of „„Healesville Sanctuary, where you MELBOURNE only six UNESCO Cities of Literature in can meet some of Australia‘s unique the world. native animals. Q The world‘s most liveable city 4th most student-friendly city in the worldW

Q Economist Intelligence Unit, Global Liveability Report 2012 W QS Best Student Cities in the World 2012

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At Melbourne, you‘ll learn from renowned We attract the highest calibre of graduate researchers and industry leaders who students. It‘s not surprising that we have are internationally recognised for their a long list of distinguished alumni from outstanding achievements. Our academic our graduate schools. staff includes business, government and community leaders as well as Nobel Laureates and Rhodes Scholars. Our graduates go places

„„Professor Elizabeth Blackburn, first Australian woman awarded a Nobel Prize; Nobel Prize in We‘re proud of our staff Physiology or Medicine, 2009 „„Dr Ruth Bright (nee Ockenden, 1953), authored „„Professor Margaret Abernethy, IBM Community 13 books on music therapy and co-founded the and Government Award Australian Music Therapy Association „„Laureate Professor Peter Doherty, Nobel Prize in „„Marita Cheng, 2012 Young Australian of the Year Physiology or Medicine, 1996 and founder of Robogals „„Professor Ross Garnaut, Vice-Chancellor‘s Fellow „„Professor Eric Reynolds AO, recipient of the IADR and Professorial Fellow in Economics 2011 Distinguished Scientist Award for Basic Research in Periodontal Disease; developer of the „„Dr Robin Gasser, Fulbright Senior Scholarship remineralisation technology Recaldent TM „„Professor Trevor Kilpatrick, Eureka Prize for „„John Stocker, Company Director and former Medical Research Chairman, CSIRO; former chief scientist of Australia „„Professor Peter Singer, Laureate Professor „„Mechai Viravaidya, founder and chairman of „„Professor Rod Tucker, Laureate Professor and the Population and Community Development Director of the Institute for a Broadband- Association (Thailand). Enabled Society. A world-standard education

Aligned with leading universities in Europe, North America and Asia, the University of Melbourne continues to attract the world‘s finest scholars and students.

SOUGHT AFTER BY STATE-OF-THE-ART LEARNING EMPLOYERS THE FACILITIES WORLD OVER As a student at Melbourne, you‘ll have The University of Melbourne provides a access to the most up-to-date teaching in#9 the world world-standard education on par with and learning methods and facilities. for graduate leading universities globally. When Our eLearning studios are designed for employability you graduate from the University of collaborative work in small groups and Melbourne you‘ll be highly sought are equipped with the latest technology. QS World University after by leading employers not just in Rankings 2012 You‘ll also have access to dedicated Australia but all over the world. learning spaces specifically designed for graduate study in diverse disciplines. ANCHORED IN TRADITION, Here are just a few examples: FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE „„The Law Moot Court, which trains Only a few minutes from the centre of future lawyers in using technology to Melbourne, the University‘s Parkville present their cases campus combines contemporary „„The Information Systems Interaction architecture and sustainable design Design, Evaluation and Analysis with historic sandstone buildings (IDEA) Laboratory, specially and many beautiful open spaces for designed for conducting computer students to enjoy. The campus is user-experience tests and interaction located within a renowned knowledge research precinct, which includes eight hospitals, many leading research institutes and „„The world‘s largest supercomputer a wide range of knowledge-based for life sciences research through the industries. Victorian Life Sciences Computation Initiative I‘m in the right place The Southbank campus hosts the „„The Bio21 Molecular Science It‘s important in my studies Victorian College of the Arts and part and Biotechnology Institute, an “ of the Melbourne Conservatorium of not only to have classroom advanced facility that houses over learning, but the opportunity Music (which is primarily based at the 400 scientists from the University, Parkville campus). It is centrally located biomedical research institutes and to see a living, working city within Melbourne‘s cultural and arts industry where city planning has precinct, and sits alongside the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Theatre „„The new IBM Global Lab, which succeeded. Melbourne has Company, Melbourne Recital Centre, combines research and development consistently been ranked as the Australian Ballet, Chunky Move in a single organisation focused on one of the most liveable cities dance company, the Arts Centre and accelerating progress towards a in the world, providing me the smarter planet the Australian Centre for Contemporary best opportunity to get a great Art. „„The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer education while living abroad. Centre, a new $1 billion world-class ” The University of Melbourne‘s other cancer centre, which will incorporate Victorian campuses specialise in Nile Ledbetter more than 30 000 square metres of forest ecosystem science, agriculture, research space, and accommodate Master of Urban Planning horticulture, rural health and veterinary up to 1400 researchers and a clinical science. They are situated in Burnley, United States of America trials facility (due for completion Creswick, Dookie, Shepparton and by 2015) Werribee. „„The Centre for Spatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration, which undertakes worldwide research in land policy, land management, land information, spatial data and technical applications.

10 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au A wealth of experiences

The Melbourne experience is more than just lectures and study sessions. You‘ll enjoy amazing new experiences and meet new people from all over the globe who will provide you with new perspectives.

HONE YOUR LEADERSHIP HAVE FUN AND STAY FIT ENJOY STUDENT UNION AND VOLUNTEERING SKILLS With 41 sporting clubs, the Melbourne EVENTS AND SERVICES The University of Melbourne encourages University Sports Precinct is considered For over 130 years, the Student Union you to hone or develop your leadership among the best in Melbourne. The has been enhancing the dynamic skills, and form connections with Beaurepaire Centre features a 25-metre, community life on campus at the fellow students and the wider six-lane heated indoor lap pool and University of Melbourne. The Student community. Highly valued by employers, a large strength and fitness gym that Union is the representative body for volunteering is a great way to acquire overlooks the athletics track and all students, and provides cultural and new skills and expand your network. sports field. The Sports Centre houses support services as well as organising four dedicated group fitness studios activities throughout the year. services.unimelb.edu.au/live – offering classes in everything from Melbourne Introducing Yoga and Pilates to Cardio Box – as union.unimelb.edu.au STUDY ABROAD AND well as squash courts, massage and EXCHANGE physiotherapy services. Help from your Studying overseas is a great way to Other facilities available include Lincoln student centre immerse yourself in a completely Square Fitness (with a gym and group fitness classes), the Alpine Lodge at different social, cultural and intellectual Your Student Centre should be Mount Buller, and the Boat House along environment and get a truly international your first port of call for study the Yarra River. experience during your studies. information and advice once you‘re enrolled. Student Centre staff As a student at Melbourne, you can sport.unimelb.edu.au study at some of the world‘s most can help you with administrative and transactional services such prestigious institutions. You‘ll gain a JOIN A CLUB OR SOCIETY whole new perspective on how your as enrolment, fees, results, Joining a club on campus is a great discipline is practised elsewhere in assessment, transcripts and way to meet people who share your the world. Best of all, you‘ll have an student ID cards. They can also interests, and perhaps even to develop amazing time. provide individual advice on course some new skills. There are more than planning, subject selection and 150 clubs available, so there‘s bound to pathways to future employment or mobility.unimelb.edu.au be something for you. And if not, you further study. can always start your own! BECOME A MEMBER OF The University has 15 Student Centres, each one dedicated to THE GRADUATE STUDENT union.unimelb.edu.au/clubs ASSOCIATION (GSA) providing you with assistance during your time at Melbourne. The GSA is the student representative body for graduate students in the services.unimelb.edu.au/ University and is a great provider of studentcentre community and social activities.

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As a graduate student at the University of Melbourne, you‘ll learn from industry leaders and renowned researchers internationally recognised for their outstanding achievements. With a strong focus and intensity of study, our graduate courses prepare you to achieve your goals whether your next step is working in your chosen profession, undertaking a graduate research degree or taking your established career to a new level.

EARN A GRADUATE START YOUR CAREER QUALIFICATION IN RESEARCH Graduate students go In an increasingly competitive global Melbourne‘s international reputation for further, faster employment market, a graduate research and education is unparalleled. qualification sets you apart as someone On completing your graduate research who is looking to advance and lead, and degree, you will have acquired an has the skills and knowledge to succeed. internationally respected qualification and desirable skills that employers globally will recognise and reward.

People with a graduate degree in Australia earn $21 000 more per year than those with a bachelors degree.

Postgraduate Destinations 2011, Graduate Careers Australia Graduate coursework degrees

A graduate coursework qualification from Melbourne will set you up to become a leader in your field, and open up a wider range of career opportunities and increased earning potential. There are two types of graduate coursework degrees at Melbourne: n Graduate professional entry degrees n Graduate professional development degrees.

GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES What is coursework? Scholarships Graduate professional entry degrees from the University of Melbourne Coursework degrees are structured Our generous scholarships program offer intensive, focused study and courses that have set classes and could provide you with financial professional knowledge, making you assignments. Some coursework support to undertake graduate job ready. programs may include a small study. See pages 16–21 for details. Designed with the needs of research project. internationally mobile graduates in mind, these qualifications are endorsed by the Australian government as Guaranteed entry into pathways to professional employment in graduate degrees international26% Melbourne Introducing Australia. Many are also recognised by students professional bodies around the world. If you completed your undergraduate On graduation, you‘ll be awarded a degree at Melbourne you may be masters qualification in your chosen guaranteed a place in a graduate field – a higher level of qualification professional entry degree. For more than you‘d gain studying a ‘double‘ or information, go to: 47 000 ‘combined‘ bachelors degree at another futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ students in total university. guaranteed-entry Some examples of graduate professional entry degrees are the Doctor of Medicine, the Juris Doctor and the Master of Teaching.

GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES Graduate professional development degrees are ideal if you‘re already trained in a particular area and are looking to advance your knowledge through further graduate study. They can help you to increase your earning potential, get a promotion or move into a new career. Some examples of graduate professional development degrees are the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the Master of Engineering Project Management. To view the extensive range of graduate coursework degrees available, go to:

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coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 13 Graduate research degrees

Melbourne is a leading research-intensive university, widely renowned for its teaching, advancement of knowledge and innovation, and social and economic contributions.

WHY DO A RESEARCH Master of Philosophy (MPhil) DEGREE? The Master of Philosophy is an A graduate research degree enables you internationally recognised masters to quench that thirst for knowledge in degree by research. It is designed to an area of research that most interests develop advanced skills in carrying out you. It allows you to delve deeply into independent and sustained research. your subject area and contribute distinct You‘ll write a thesis of between 30 000 knowledge to your field. and 40 000 words. At Melbourne you will collaborate with The usual duration of the MPhil is one world-class researchers in your field and a half to two years, full time. and develop key transferable skills while gradresearch.unimelb.edu.au/ making an original contribution handbooks/mphil/admission.html to knowledge. Masters by Research YOUR RESEARCH Masters by Research degrees differ DEGREE OPTIONS from the MPhil in that they have a Our research degrees allow you to work coursework component, along with a Melbourne helped together with academic mentors to tackle shorter thesis of approximately the challenging issues facing the world. 30 000 words. Check with the relevant me excel faculty or graduate school to see which For more information about graduate Masters by Research programs are “I did my PhD at Melbourne research degrees, go to: available in your intended area of study. because I wanted to excel, futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ The usual duration of the Masters by and Melbourne has a long info/research Research is one to two years, full time. tradition of excellence in my field. My PhD supervisor gradresearch.unimelb.edu.au/ think-research/research-areas.html is highly recognised internationally and I enjoyed Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) collaborating with highly Graduating with a Doctor of Philosophy regarded scientists. My study marks your admission to the community has certainly increased my 2nd largest of scholars in your discipline. research institution visibility in my research field in Australia, after The Melbourne PhD is awarded on the and consequently my career basis of a thesis of approximately the CSIRO opportunities. 80 000 to 100 000 words, in which you ” report on an independent, sustained Dr Cinzia Cantacessi and academically supervised research project investigating a specialised topic. Senior Research Scientist, The CSIRO is the national Queensland Tropical Health government body for scientific Your research is expected to make a research in Australia. significant new contribution to your Alliance at James Cook discipline. In some disciplines, creative University in Cairns work or performance may form part of Doctor of Philosophy, the thesis. Veterinary Parasitology Some PhDs at the University Chancellor‘s Prize for of Melbourne also incorporate coursework, but all are assessed via Excellence in a PhD Thesis 2012 external examination of the research Italy thesis alone. The usual duration of PhD study is three years, full time.

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We are at the forefront of graduate research training, offering comprehensive, diverse and innovative support to assist you in becoming an effective researcher.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL In 2013, the Melbourne Scholarships DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT Over Program provided living allowances The Melbourne School of Graduate and/or tuition fee scholarships to Research (MSGR) provides research more than 700 new graduate research training and professional development to students. graduate researchers, and offers extensive professional development programs: Domestic students new graduate research The fees for many domestic graduate Orientation Workshop for scholarships awarded in 2013 researchers are funded by the Graduate Researchers Australian Government via the Research A comprehensive orientation event for Melbourne Introducing Training Scheme. For more information, all commencing research candidates. go to page 116. Australian Postgraduate Awards UpSkills (APA) and Melbourne Research A series of free workshops and Scholarships (MRS) provide an annual seminars on topics such as research living allowance, relocation grant for communication, research skills, thesis researchers from interstate, a thesis writing, conferences and career allowance, and paid sick, maternity and development. parenting leave. Thesis Boot Camp For more information and to find Gets you over that final hurdle or other available scholarships for kick-starts your writing if it has stalled. domestic graduate research students, go to page 19. Graduate Research ePortfolio I adopted new International students (GReP) ideas and styles In 2013, more than 400 scholarships Offers extensive online support at all were available to international research stages of candidature. of learning students. In addition, all international The GCALL really opened research students who are not already 3 Minute Thesis Competition “ receiving funding, had their Overseas (3MT™) my mind to new ideas and Student Health Cover (OSHC) paid by Present your thesis in three minutes different styles of learning. the University.Q for a chance to win research travel The exposure to different scholarships and prizes. International Postgraduate Research modes of thought and so Scholarships (IPRS) provide 100 per Graduate Certificate in many amazing people has cent tuition fee remission. Successful Advanced Learning and been incredible. Learning applicants will normally also receive an Leadership (GCALL) how to network and to work APA, which provides a living allowance An advanced interdisciplinary program effectively within a group will and all accompanying benefits. focusing on leadership exclusively for help make any student more Melbourne International Research doctoral candidates. employable. Scholarships (MIRS) provide a living ” allowance, a relocation grant, thesis Start of Career Researchers Melina Glasson allowance, and paid sick, maternity Series Doctor of Philosophy, and parenting leave, while Melbourne Workshops that support you with International Fee Remission practical advice on academic career Chemistry Scholarships (MIFRS) cover 100 per planning, grant seeking, research cent of tuition fees. communication and publishing. For more information and to find other The Writing Centre for Scholars available scholarships for international and Researchers graduate research students, go to Works with publishers, editors page 20. and literary agents to assist you in To find out more about research publishing for a non-specialist audience. scholarships, go to: Find out more: services.unimelb.edu.au/ scholarships/research gradresearch.unimelb.edu.au/ programs Q Applies to single rate health cover only.

coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 15 Graduate coursework scholarships Domestic students We recognise the outstanding academic achievement of students and commit to providing access to higher education through a range of scholarships.

While graduate study is considered an „„Sir Samuel Wadham Rural Students investment into the future, the financial Scholarship costs involved can seem daunting. Help „„Peter Reid Memorial Scholarship with fees is available if you look around, „„Maisie Fawcett Scholarships. so it‘s worth checking what options are available. Indigenous Scholarships A FEE-HELP loan is available for eligible Benefits Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders to help with Depending on the scholarship awarded, tuition fees. For more information, see benefits may include: page 117. „„Housing bursary The Melbourne Scholarships Program „„Book vouchers is one of the most generous and „„Assistance with living costs comprehensive in Australia. It can also „„Monetary grants. provide you with the funding support you need throughout your study. Eligibility „„Australian Aboriginal of Torres Strait RECOGNITION WHEN YOU Islander I can focus on my DESERVE IT, SUPPORT WHEN „„ study, thanks to my YOU NEED IT Meet the eligibility requirements of the scholarship. Graduate coursework scholarships are scholarship awarded to students based on a range murrupbarak.unimelb.edu.au “I was lucky enough to be of criteria – to high academic achievers, the recipient for both the and to students in financial need or Future Generations Environmental Graduate Study experiencing disadvantage. Scholarships Award and the Rosemary Future Generations Scholarships are Melbourne Scholarships have a strong and Chris Lester Award. This commitment to social inclusion, with an awarded to students who have been emphasis on equity. admitted to one of a group of specific has been of great benefit as graduate coursework programs, and it has allowed me to devote Equity categories: who will have difficulty with their study much more time to studying „„Primary care responsibilities for as a result of financial constraints. and exploring my academic preschool children services.unimelb.edu.au/ interests. „„Primary care responsibilities for scholarships/gradcoursework/ ” school-aged children as a sole local/future_gen_masters Brigette Reid parent with limited access to outside Master of Environment support Please note that the list of available scholarships and the benefit amounts „„Primary care responsibilities for a may vary from year to year. disabled family member or dependant „„Medical condition(s) For more information about eligibility More info criteria, benefits, closing dates for „„Relocation from a rural area to study applications, and application forms, at the University of Melbourne go to: 13 MELB (13 6352) „„Female graduates of the University services.unimelb.edu.au/ of Melbourne scholarships/grad/local +61 3 9349 1740 „„Refugee background „„Financial difficulties. [email protected] How to apply services.unimelb.edu.au/ Equity scholarships: scholarships/grad „„Graduate Access Melbourne Bursary Scholarship application jason.edu.au (see page 18) requirements vary, and have „„Eleanor and Joseph Wertheim strict closing dates. For more Scholarship information, visit the scholarships website: „„Irene and Arthur Kinsman Award for services.unimelb.edu.au/ Postgraduate Studies scholarships/grad

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Introducing Melbourne Graduate Access Melbourne Domestic students The University is committed to providing education opportunities for students from a range of backgrounds.

SPECIAL ENTRY AND Enhance your chances of SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME securing a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) If you‘ve completed an undergraduate degree and have your sights set on Applying through Graduate Access graduate study, Graduate Access Melbourne can enhance your chances of Melbourne may be able to give you the obtaining a Commonwealth Supported support you need. Place (CSP), which will greatly reduce the cost of your graduate studies. 20% Graduate Access Melbourne is the of graduate CSPs reserved University‘s graduate special entry Be considered for a scholarship for Graduate Access and scholarship scheme – it minimises or bursary Melbourne applicants barriers and broadens access for If you applied for Graduate Access students facing particular challenges. Melbourne you are automatically It can increase your chances of being considered for a Graduate Access More info offered a Commonwealth Supported Melbourne Bursary or the Maisie Place, and you may even be eligible for Fawcett Scholarship. a bursary. Graduate Access Melbourne Graduate Access Melbourne 13 MELB (13 6352) If you‘re a domestic student whose courses personal circumstances have had Graduate Access Melbourne [email protected] a sustained adverse effect on applications can be submitted in your academic achievement at support of a course application for most gradaccess.unimelb.edu.au undergraduate level, or you‘re a graduate coursework degrees at the member of a group under-represented University, including a range of graduate in higher education, then you may be professional entry degrees. A full list of eligible for Graduate Access Melbourne. relevant courses is available at:

MINIMISING BARRIERS AND gradaccess.unimelb.edu.au BROADENING ACCESS You can apply under one or more of Graduate Access Melbourne the following categories for Graduate eligibility Access Melbourne support: To be eligible for Graduate Access „„Disadvantaged socio-economic Melbourne you must: circumstances „„Be an Australian or New Zealand „„Rural or isolated background citizen or Australian permanent resident or holder of a permanent „„Disability or chronic medical condition humanitarian visa, and „„Personal difficulties „„Apply for a place in a participating „„Previous status as a refugee or graduate coursework program, and current holder of a humanitarian visa „„Be eligible for one or more of „„Recognition as an Indigenous the Graduate Access Melbourne Australian application categories (see „„Women in Engineering. information on the left), and „„Have demonstrated the capacity to Check out the added benefits successfully undertake the graduate Increase your chances of being degree of your choice. accepted If you think you may be eligible you can Entry into our graduate degrees is submit a Graduate Access Melbourne competitive. By applying through application via: Graduate Access Melbourne, you‘ll ensure that your circumstances will futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ be taken into consideration when your gradaccess/how-to-apply application is assessed.

18 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au Graduate research scholarships Domestic students The majority of our domestic graduate research students receive funding through the Australian government‘s Research Training Scheme, as well as a range of research scholarships from the University.

SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE Eligibility RESEARCH WHERE IT‘S Indigenous Australian descent and/or NEEDED have had tertiary studies adversely Australian Postgraduate Award affected by personal circumstances. (APA) Human Rights Scholarship Benefits Benefits „„Living allowance ($24 653 „„Living allowance ($28 000 per annum) per annum) „„Relocation grant „„Relocation grant

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coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 19 Graduate scholarships International students The University of Melbourne values the contributions made by our international graduate students and researchers and is committed to supporting high-quality applicants through our range of scholarships and awards.

GRADUATE COURSEWORK GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS International Postgraduate The University of Melbourne provides Coursework Award more than 400 new living allowance and/or fee remission scholarships 400 Benefits for international graduate research international research „„25%–100% tuition fee remission students each year. scholarships in 2013

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Introducing Melbourne Housing options to suit your needs

Melbourne boasts a range of housing options available in or near our Parkville campus. Choose what‘s right for you and your lifestyle to make the most of your time here.

HOUSING ADVICE A GUIDE TO HOUSING OPTIONS AND COSTS IN MELBOURNE The University‘s Student Housing Costs indicated here should be used as a guide only. service provides information on the range of housing options available to you. Our advisers can provide general information on independent living and specific advice about your rights and duties as a tenant under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic). You can also download information about the suburbs of Melbourne, temporary accommodation and tenancy law issues.

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Find your accommodation Residential colleges Student apartments online There are 12 colleges for graduate Student apartments are often designed You can search for housing students, located on the Parkville specifically for students and can be advertisements on the University‘s campus or a short walk away. The quite modern. Different apartment online database, which is managed by colleges provide a unique atmosphere styles are available, for example studio, Student Housing. Check out the listings for graduate students, and include one bedroom or two bedrooms. The of available housing options, such as academic and pastoral support. Each apartments are generally self-contained, share houses, hostels (rooming houses), college has facilities such as 24-hour but communal space is usually homestay and vacant properties. libraries and IT labs, music practice available. The figures below apply to rooms and other common areas. one-bedroom apartments. housing.unimelb.edu.au Graduate students have a wide choice

of different accommodation at the Lease: 52 weeks Budgeting made easy colleges, including apartments and Meals: Sometimes – meal plans may Preparing a budget will help you more traditional single rooms. All meals, be offered as well as a wide range of activities to determine what you can afford to spend Average weekly rent: $300–$360 on rent and other living costs. The get involved in, are included in the fees. Student Services Financial Aid website Cooking: Yes See page 24 for more information. provides useful tips on calculating your Furnished: Yes budget, and information on housing Lease: 35–52 weeks Shared bathroom: No grants, loans and other entitlements. Meals: Included Utilities included: Sometimes – check with the apartment administration services.unimelb.edu.au/finaid Average weekly cost: $330–$520 Q regarding which utilities are included in (including meals, academic support your rent and utilities). Financial assistance available to many graduate students services.unimelb.edu.au/housing/ through scholarships, bursaries and moving-to-melbourne/apartments employment (see page 24). Cooking: Generally no Furnished: Yes Shared bathroom: Some Utilities included: Yes residential colleges Intercollegiate Office on or near Parkville campus +61 3 9347 9320 [email protected]. edu.au colleges.unimelb.edu.au

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Introducing Melbourne Residential colleges on your doorstep

Graduate students at the residential colleges are part of a uniquely supportive academic community, while living right near the University‘s Parkville campus.

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A COMPLETE UNIVERSITY All rooms are fully furnished, and EXPERIENCE have internet and phone connections. Communal areas include music rooms, For graduate students, the residential sporting and recreational areas, libraries colleges provide not only a place and IT labs, many of which are open 24/7. to live convenient to the Parkville campus, but a complete learning Typically, college residence is for 35 experience that will enhance your to 52 weeks a year, with students‘ graduate studies. Graduates are offered different study periods taken into seminars, small tutorials tailored to their consideration. Some colleges offer courses, mentoring, and networking limited accommodation suitable to opportunities as part of their residency. couples and families. The colleges give graduate students the opportunity to be as involved in HOW TO APPLY college life as they wish, and often have Students thinking about applying for graduate-specific events in addition a college place are encouraged to to whole-college activities as part of a visit each college‘s website, to check vibrant social, sporting and academic which of the colleges offer the kind I loved living at program. of graduate experience the student is Ormond College! looking for. When applying, students Graduates can also become senior choose one college as their first The thing I enjoyed most members of leadership groups, preference, and list the rest in order of “ mentor younger students, and can about college life was the preference, to ensure the best chance even become tutors to reduce fees. graduate community I shared of receiving a place. Attending a residential college can it with. I was able to interact open doorways in a graduate‘s SCHOLARSHIPS AND on a daily basis with other career, a unique aspect of the college graduate students from a wide experience. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The colleges aspire to make the college range of disciplines including YOUR HOME experience accessible to all and will offer human medicine, law, over $3.5 million in scholarships and The colleges offer a wide range of economics and public health, bursaries in 2013. Financial assistance purpose-built graduate accommodation many of whom I am still in usually takes the form of a reduction only a stone‘s throw away from the contact with. in fees. Employment opportunities, University, including single en suite ” including tutoring and mentoring, rooms, self-contained flats and shared Carolyn Malinowski can substantially assist with costs of apartments and houses with other residence. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine graduate students. Many of these have been very recently built. colleges.unimelb.edu.au/ United States of America information/scholarships.html All colleges have both male and female residents who come to college from a diverse range of backgrounds NON-RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE and locations. Residents mostly dine MEMBERSHIP More info together in their college‘s dining hall, a Students who are already living off- great place for the community to come campus or prefer a different style of Intercollegiate Office together, and for taking a break from accommodation can still reap the The office can assist with queries the day‘s studies. benefits of college life with a non- or facilitate tours at any time of residential college membership. Half the the year. colleges offer this option, which allows +61 3 9347 9320 Around members to participate in social events, academic programs including tutorials, [email protected]. and be a part of the college community. edu.au More information on the non-resident $3.5 programs is available on our website. colleges.unimelb.edu.au million in financial assistance for college residents in 2013

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coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 25 Graduate schools Plan your studies and courses

The University of Melbourne‘s graduate schools boast an extensive course Business 27 offering, with more than 270 graduate programs. Dentistry 36 Design 40 Education 44 Engineering 51 Environmental Programs 56 Health Sciences 58 Humanities and Social Sciences 62 Information Technology 69 1st Australian university to join Land and Environment 72 Law 78 Medicine 84 offering Music 89 Population and Global Health 93 free, online courses Psychology 96 Science 98 coursera.org Veterinary Science 102 Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Music 106 Melbourne Business School

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ASIA-PACIFIC‘S HUB FOR PhD and research masters programs „„Our student associations and BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS are designed to enhance your career specialised student clubs organise EDUCATION opportunities, build your leadership skills social and professional functions, and enable you to make a significant creating a friendly campus culture Business Melbourne Business School (MBS) is contribution in your field of study. that encourages networking a globally leading centre for business and provides a holistic program Students choose MBS for many education, executive development, experience research and innovation. Our graduates reasons, including: „„Powerful networks of global alumni are highly employable, with strong „„The classroom experience is provide strong links to corporate technical capabilities and the ability practical, relevant and challenging – employers. Our alumni program to creatively apply knowledge to our teaching approach incorporates cultivates professional networks, real-world challenges. Since offering syndicate learning, case studies, supports continuous learning, Australia‘s first MBA in 1963, MBS regular assessments, and immersion provides career resources and has provided high-quality learning in real-life industry projects experiences and cutting-edge business enhances the value of your degree in „„Our academics are active in research, opportunities and outcomes. At the ways that will benefit you throughout consulting and public policy dawn of the Asian century we are your entire career. ideally positioned as the foremost „„Our purpose-built facilities are Our diverse structure, incorporating educator for business and economics staffed by dedicated career and programs for those early in their career leadership development in not just our student support service advisers. through to senior professionals, our region, but the world. As a student you will enjoy access to modern lecture theatres, group world-class teaching standards and our MBS is committed to providing you study rooms and dedicated student commitment to our alumni ensure that with a dynamic and well-resourced lounges MBS is a truly international school with learning environment. Our coursework, a global impact.

World-class MBA programs

MBS has long been ranked among the best MBA programs in the world by leading international publications, including The Economist and the Financial Times. The MBA fosters the highest level of leadership, and gives students the skills they need to shape the future and address the critical issues faced by managers. MBS graduates have an understanding of global business issues, strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to Using real-life think analytically and strategically. examples for class Our MBA is academically rigorous and gives students the freedom to learning customise their program based on career aspirations. The core subjects I enjoy grappling with develop student knowledge and understanding of the many functions of “ business operations, while electives allow students to maintain a broad business and marketing issues focus or to concentrate on a preferred specialisation. in class that are taken from real- life examples. You are able to There is no typical MBA student at MBS and no standard career path for our graduates. Selection into the program supports academic industry, use your own work experience and cultural diversity. Students come from different countries around the to consolidate the knowledge globe, and bring diverse backgrounds, work histories, industry knowledge gained from weekly readings and life experiences with them. However, our MBA students do have some and class discussions. common attributes – the motivation to succeed, the ability to provide ” meaningful contributions in the classroom and the desire to transform their Lauren Zoric life and become global business leaders. Arts and Entertainment Publicist Graduate Certificate in Communication and Customer Strategy

coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 27 YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE MBS offers you a global experience, with students, alumni, faculty and MBA: organisations coming together from in Australia around the world. Our students bring #1 diverse backgrounds, work histories, in the world industry knowledge and life experiences #38 with them in the classroom, creating a The Economist ‘Which MBA?‘ ranking 2012 dynamic learning environment. At MBS you will benefit from: „„Industry integration I gain career „„Local and global internship and development business practicum opportunities „„International exchange opportunities opportunities with business schools around “I enjoy the opportunities that the world, such as HEC School are available to me through of Management (Paris, France), Erasmus University (Rotterdam, this course. The support and Netherlands), NYU Stern School mentoring I receive from the of Business (USA) and the London tutors and professional staff School of Economics and Political is something I value. Studying Science (UK) depending on program this course has clarified my „„Access to a range of specialist career development and libraries including the newly allowed me to make a decision completed, state-of-the-art Giblin Eunson library, as well as unlimited Melbourne allows on what I need to focus on.” access to the entire range of Harvard me to grow Haseem Khan Business Publishing education professionally materials. Master of Finance “Studying at such an GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK established and recognised When you join MBS you become institution as the Melbourne a lifetime member of our alumni Business School means I not in Australia community. The alumni program at only grow professionally by #1 worldwide MBS cultivates professional networks, supports continuous learning, provides learning from a distinguished for Accounting career resources and enhances the faculty that are rich in #16 and Finance value of your degree. experience and focused on QS World university Rankings by Our diverse structure, world-class 21st century management Subject 2012 teaching standards and commitment to competencies, I also get to our alumni ensure that MBS is a truly join a growing diverse and international school with global impact. global network of professional graduates.” Cheryl Tan Master of Business Administration Singapore

28 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au INSPIRING, PASSIONATE AND Our alumni are employed in senior CHALLENGING positions in business, government and academia around the world, Our academics are highly sought-after enjoying high rates of employment, job opinion leaders and engage widely with Business satisfaction and reward. the international business community. Academic staff are chosen for their From accountants to risk analysts, reputation as scholars and researchers, general managers to policy advisers, their international expertise in business our graduates make their mark on the and economics and their skills as global business world. teachers, making the quality of teaching at MBS outstanding. Committed to PROFESSIONAL lifelong learning, they reflect leading ACCREDITATION research and current practices through their teaching. MBS is accredited internationally by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business YOUR CAREER IN BUSINESS (AACSB) International. AACSB is Learning with other As an MBS graduate you will be highly a global, non-profit membership sought after, with strong technical organisation of educational institutions, high performers capabilities and the capacity to creatively businesses and other entities devoted I love working with other apply your knowledge to real-world “ to the advancement of management high performers. It‘s incredibly challenges. These excellent career- education. Our MBA programs are oriented outcomes are supported by accredited by the European Quality motivating and energising to our dedicated careers centre specialist Improvement System (EQUIS). EQUIS be surrounded by people who staff and their many programs, including is a leading international system of are amazing at what they do internships with leading organisations, quality assessment, improvement but still keen to learn. I‘ll leave on-campus recruitment events and and accreditation of higher education MBS with a bunch of lifelong career workshops. institutions in management and business administration. friends, a new perspective and Companies who presented or hired on skill set and a fresh focus for campus in 2012 included: For information on professional my professional life and that‘s „„Apple accreditation of specific courses, please check the relevant course entry in the incredibly valuable to me. „„AstraZeneca ” table on the following pages. „„AT Kearney Timothy Ebeling „„Bain & Company Master of Business „„Barclays Administration and „„Booz & Company Master of Marketing „„Boston Consulting Group „„Coles Global „„Deloitte More info

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PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Actuarial Science nnProvides initial actuarial education to nnUndergraduate or postgraduate degree with Fees 2013 graduates who have mathematical or statistical equivalent of major in mathematically based International: $32 704 per year E specialisations. subjects (eg commerce, mathematics, physics or engineering) Domestic: CSPs available R Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. nnPerformance on the GRE T Fee place $27 392 per year E Professional accreditation: Institute of Actuaries of Australia, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK). nnPersonal statement. Entry: Semester 1. Master of Management nnProvides foundation training in accounting, nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline or (Accounting) economics, management, and quantitative equivalent Fees 2013 methods. 200-point program includes nnPerformance on the GMAT or GRE T opportunities for cross-disciplinary studies. International: $32 704 per year E nnPersonal statement. Domestic: CSPs available R Duration: 1.5 to 2 years full time/3 to 4 years part time. Fee place $27 392 per year E Professional accreditation: Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, CPA Australia. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Graduate Certificate in Business nnProvides specialist skills and knowledge in nnUndergraduate degree or equivalent in Forensics business forensics in business valuation, accounting, finance, law or other relevant Fees 2013 assessment of information systems, security, discipline expert witness processes and the laws of evidence. Not available to international nnAt least one year documented, relevant (full-time) students Duration: 1 year part time. work experience. Domestic: Fee place $13 696 total Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. program fee U Graduate Certificate in nnSkills to plan and drive social impact initiatives nnUndergraduate degree Social Impact nnEnhanced networks and a well-rounded nnMinimum one year of full-time, documented and Fees 2013 understanding of the issues surrounding relevant work experience Not available to international social impact. nnApplicants without an undergraduate degree students Duration: 1 year part time (minimum). or required work experience can discuss their Domestic: $12 800 total program fee Mode: Evenings and week-long intensives. application and individual circumstances with the Admissions office. (part time study only) E Entry: Jan/Apr/Jul. Graduate Diploma in nnDevelops ability to identify and discuss nnUndergraduate degree in accounting or Professional Accounting contemporary issues in accounting, auditing and equivalent Fees 2013 related disciplines. nnAt least one year documented, relevant (full-time) International: $32 704 per year Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. work experience T Domestic: $27 392 per year Professional accreditation: Institute of Chartered nnPerformance on the GMAT or GRE Accountants; may also enable admission to CPA nnPersonal statement. Australia. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Postgraduate Diploma in nnProvides graduates possessing a strong nnUndergraduate or graduate degree with Actuarial Science mathematical background with a pathway to a equivalent of a major in mathematically Fees 2013 professional actuarial career. based subjects (eg mathematics, physics or engineering) International: $32 704 per year E Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. nnPerformance on the GRE T Domestic: Fee place $27 392 Entry: Semester 1. per year E nnPersonal statement.

30 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au International students cannot usually enrol part time due to visa requirements. mbs.unimelb.edu.au Business Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Postgraduate Diploma in nnOffers flexibility to students seeking nnUndergraduate or graduate degree (or equivalent) Economics a shorter graduate qualification in with a strong analytical/mathematical component Fees 2013 economics and minimum 70% average in subjects central to the application International: $32 704 per year E nnGraduates should acquire and be able to apply the skills of a professional economist nnPerformance on the GMAT or GRE T Domestic: Fee place $27 392 per year E at honours level. nnPersonal statement. Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. Entry: Semester 1. Postgraduate Diploma in nnPrepares graduates for a career in the nnUndergraduate degree or equivalent in relevant Finance finance industry. discipline, with some studies in finance Fees 2013 Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. nnPerformance on the GMAT or GRE T International: $32 704 per year E Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. nnPersonal statement. Domestic: Fee place $27 392 per year E Postgraduate Diploma in nnDevelops ability to identify and discuss nnUndergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent Accounting contemporary issues in accounting, nnPerformance on the GMAT or GRE T Fees 2013 auditing and related disciplines nnPersonal statement. International: $32 704 per year E nnAbility to progress to Master of Accounting following successful Domestic: Fee place $27 392 per year E completion. Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Accounting nnAdvanced, specialised degree for 12 subject program: Fees 2013 accountants, designed to extend skills nnUndergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent International: $32 704 per year E and knowledge in professional accounting nnAt least one year documented, relevant (full-time) work Domestic: Fee place $27 392 nnFocuses on leading-edge accounting experience per year E and business systems thinking and nnPerformance on the GMAT or GRE T developments. nnPersonal statement. Duration: 12 subject program: 1.5 years 16 subject program: full time/3 years part time. 16 subject program: 2 years full time/4 years part time. nnUndergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent T Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. nnPerformance on the GMAT or GRE nnPersonal statement. Master of Commerce (Finance) nnOffers high-level academic training in nnFour-year undergraduate degree with specialisation in Fees 2013 finance – an appropriate foundation for finance or equivalent, with minimum (H2A) 75% average International: $32 704 per year E the PhD program in finance. in the specialisation, or Domestic: Fee place $27 392 Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. nnPostgraduate Diploma in Finance or equivalent, with per year E Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. minimum (H2A) 75% average, and nnPerformance on the GMAT or GRE. T Applicants undertaking GMAT must achieve a minimum score of: 42 (Quantitative), 31 (Verbal) and 5 (Analytical Writing). Applicants undertaking GRE must achieve a minimum score of: 153 (Quantitative), 152 (Verbal) and 4 (Analytical Writing) nnPersonal statement. Master of Commerce nnProvides business/commerce graduates nnUndergraduate degree or postgraduate degree with (Management) with advanced studies in management on major in management, marketing or related discipline Fees 2013 an internationally recognised pathway. with minimum 70% average or equivalent International: $32 704 per year E Duration: 1.5 years full time/3 years part time. nnAverage of minimum 70% in best three subjects in disciplines of management and marketing in final year Domestic: CSPs available R Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. of study Fee place $27 392 per year E nnPersonal statement nnPerformance on the GMAT or GRE T nnApplicants with honours degree in management with minimum 70% average, or relevant postgraduate degree with minimum 70% average, may be granted up to 75 points of credit into Master of Commerce (Management).

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Commerce nnProvides business/commerce graduates nnUndergraduate or postgraduate degree with major (Marketing) with advanced studies in marketing on an in management, marketing or related discipline Fees 2013 internationally recognised pathway. with minimum 70% average or equivalent International: $32 704 per year E Duration: 1.5 years full time/3 years part time. nnAverage minimum 70% in best three subjects in disciplines of management and marketing in final Domestic: CSPs available R Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. year of study Fee place $27 392 per year E nnPersonal statement nnPerformance on the GMAT or GRE T nnApplicants with honours degree in management with minimum 70% average, or relevant postgraduate degree with minimum 70% average, may be granted up to 75 points of credit into Master of Commerce (Marketing). Master of Economics nnFor students with prior training in economics who nnUndergraduate or graduate degree (or equivalent) Fees 2013 wish to acquire the advanced skills needed to with strong analytical/mathematical component International: $32 704 per year E practise as a professional economist in public or and minimum 75% average in subjects central to private sectors the application Domestic: CSPs available R nnFor students wishing to progress into a four-year nnPerformance on the GRE T Fee place $27 392 per year E PhD, note that a 70% GPA is required to progress nnPersonal statement to the PhD. nnStudents who meet the following requirements may Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. be admitted directly into year two of the program: Entry: Semester 1. - Four-year honours degree in economics with minimum 75% average, or - Relevant postgraduate degree with minimum 75% average. - Completion of subjects that satisfy prerequisites for both core and quantitative second-year subjects in Master of Economics. Master of Enterprise nnCreates skilled leaders, executives and general nnUndergraduate degree or equivalent qualification, (Executive) managers who can drive their organisations plus at least seven years of documented full time, Fees 2013 forward. Provides advanced knowledge in the relevant, professional work experience which eight core subject areas required by leaders in the demonstrates the capacity to undertake the Not available to international modern organisation. course successfully, or students I nn10 years of documented full time, relevant, Domestic: Fee place $27 392 Duration: 1 year part-time intensive. per year Entry: Feb/May/Aug/Nov. professional work experience which demonstrates the capacity to undertake the course successfully. Master of Finance nnProvides broad and comprehensive training nnUndergraduate degree or equivalent in relevant Fees 2013 and builds upon an understanding of financial discipline, with some studies in finance International: $32 704 per year E management principles and their application nnPerformance on the GMAT or GRE T to corporate financial policy. Develops applied Domestic: Fee place $27 392 nnPersonal statement. knowledge of various specialised aspects of the per year E finance industry. Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. Professional accreditation: Program Partner of the CFA Institute. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of International nnProvides a solid grounding in foundations of nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline or Business management and strategic thinking, relative to equivalent Fees 2013 international and global market operations. nnPerformance on the GMAT or GRE T International: $32 704 per year E Duration: 1.5 years full time/3 years part time. nnPersonal statement. Domestic: Fee place $27 392 Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. per year E Master of Management nnProvides specialist training in organisational nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline or (150 or 200 points) management. The 200-point program offers equivalent Fees 2013 opportunities for cross-disciplinary studies. nnPerformance on the GMAT or GRE T International: $32 704 per year E Duration: 1.5 to 2 years full time/3 to 4 years nnPersonal statement. Domestic: CSPs available R part time. Fee place $27 392 per year E Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Management nnProvides graduates with advanced competencies, nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline or (Finance) professional skills and knowledge in finance as equivalent (150 or 200 points) preparation for entry into the finance profession. nnPerformance on the GMAT or GRE T Fees 2013 The 200-point program offers opportunities for nnPersonal statement. cross-disciplinary studies. International: $32 704 per year E 1.5 to 2 years full time/3 to 4 years Domestic: CSPs available R Duration: part time. Fee place $27 392 per year E Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Management nnProvides foundation training in business and nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline or (Human Resources) economics, and specialist training in human equivalent (150 or 200 points) resource management. The 200-point program nnPerformance on the GMAT or GRE T Fees 2013 offers opportunity for cross-disciplinary studies. nnPersonal statement. International: $32 704 per year E Duration: 1.5 to 2 years full time/3 to 4 years part time. Domestic: CSPs available R Fee place $27 392 per year E Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Management nnEnables graduates to develop, implement and nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline or (Marketing) control integrated marketing programs and work equivalent (150 or 200 points) closely with managers in other functional areas. nnPerformance on the GMAT or GRE T Fees 2013 The 200-point program offers opportunities for nnPersonal statement. cross-disciplinary studies. International: $32 704 per year E 1.5 to 2 years full time/3 to 4 years Domestic: CSPs available R Duration: part time. Fee place $27 392 per year E Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Marketing nnFor exploring or developing career opportunities nnEntry via the Postgraduate Diploma in Fees 2013 in marketing, or for those who work closely with Management (PDM) – Marketing (see below) Not available to international marketing professionals in management roles. nnApplication to transfer to the MBA program can students Duration: 2 years part time. be made after completing seven subjects. Domestic: $50 700 total program Entry: Jan/Apr/Jul (part time only). fee E Postgraduate Diploma in nnSolid grounding in key disciplines, concepts and nnUndergraduate degree Management (Marketing) – activities of management and marketing nnMinimum one year of full-time, documented and (PDM Marketing) nnMarketing qualifications in shorter study period relevant work experience Fees 2013 nnRequired for entry into part-time Master of nnApplication to transfer to Master of Marketing Business Not available to international Marketing. program can be made after completing nine students Duration: 12 months part time. subjects. Domestic: $35 100 total program Professional accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB. E fee Entry: Jan/Apr/Jul (part time only). Master of Supply Chain nnDraws on industry expertise, emphasising a nnUndergraduate degree or equivalent qualification, Management strategic approach to Supply Chain Management. plus at least seven years of documented full time, Fees 2013 Focuses on global best practice and links supply relevant, professional work experience which chain with general management. demonstrates the capacity to undertake the Not available to international course successfully, or students I Duration: 1 year part time intensive. nn10 years of documented full time, relevant, Domestic: Fee place $27 392 Entry: Feb/May/Jul/Oct. per year professional work experience which demonstrates the capacity to undertake the course successfully.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Business nnCutting-edge management themes in well- nnUndergraduate degree Administration (MBA) – structured, proactive and collaborative study nnGMAT score full-time program environment, using cases and teaching materials nnMinimum one year of full-time, documented and Fees 2013 focusing on Australian, Asian and global issues relevant work experience; exceptional candidates International: $75 000 total nnIntegrated learning may be considered with less work experience program fee E nnBusiness in Asia subject with project in China nnInterview. Domestic: $75 000 total program nnPromotes career development, builds personal fee E and leadership skills nnExtends technical knowledge and expands vital networks. Duration: 12 months full time. Professional accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB. Entry: Jan/Aug. Master of Business nnComprises 12 core subjects and 6 electives nnEntry via the Post Graduate Diploma Administration (MBA) – nnElectives can follow a general management Management (PDM), which comprise 9 core part-time program approach or specialise in a functional area subjects of the Part-time MBA (see below) Fees 2013 nnFlexible part-time program designed to meet the nnApplication to transfer to MBA Program can be Not available to international needs of working professionals, evening and/or made after completing seven subjects. students weekend hours plus study load to suit personal Domestic: $70 200 total program circumstances. fee E Duration: 2 years part time. Postgraduate Diploma in nnSolid grounding in key disciplines, concepts and nnUndergraduate degree Management (PDM) activities of management, with the same first nnMinimum one year of full-time, documented and Fees 2013 nine subjects as the part-time MBA relevant work experience. Not available to international nnManagement qualifications in shorter study period students nnRequired for entry into part-time MBA. Domestic: $35 100 total program Duration: 12 months part time. fee E Professional accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB. Entry: Jan/Apr/Jul. Executive Master of Business nnProgram delivered in a weekend residential format nnUndergraduate degree Administration (EMBA) nnOne long weekend a month (Thurs to Sun) for 17 nnMinimum 5 years management experience Fees 2013 months plus one week-long overseas module nnGMAT score may be required. International: $90 000 total nnDesigned for business people with a minimum of program fee E five years management experience. Domestic: $90 000 total program Duration: 18 months. fee E Professional accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB. Entry: Mar.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Senior Executive Master of nnInnovative modular program for senior executives nnUndergraduate degree Business Administration seeking to enhance strategic and leadership nnMinimum 10 years‘ full-time management (SEMBA) capabilities nnGMAT score may be required. Fees 2013 nnA global classroom with one module delivered in International: $110 000 total China, Germany and the USA. program fee E Duration: Four residential four-week modules with Domestic: $110 000 total three to four months between each module. Total program fee E time: 14 months. Professional accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB. Entry: Mar. Master of Business nnCombines information technology management nnUndergraduate degree Administration/ and business management nnGMAT score Master of Information Systems nnJointly offered by MBS and Melbourne School of nnMinimum one year of full-time, documented and Fees 2013 Information relevant work experience International: $97 536 (full time nnFor high-achieving students to fast-track to senior nnInterview (for full-time students). study) E management and CIO positions. Domestic: $90 480 (full time Duration: 24–36 months. study) E Professional accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB. Entry: Full-time: Jan/Aug. Part-time: Jan/Apr/Jul. Master of Business nnIn-depth understanding of today‘s management nnUndergraduate degree Administration/ and marketing principles nnGMAT score Master of Marketing nnGraduates of the MBA can choose an additional nnMinimum one year of full-time, documented and Fees 2013 six subjects for Master of Marketing (can be relevant work experience. International: $98 400 total program completed in one full-time term). fee (full-time study) E Duration: 18 months full time/36 months part time. Domestic: $98 400 total program fee Professional accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB. (full-time study) E Entry: Domestic: $93 600 total program fee Full-time: Jan/Aug (part-time study) E Part-time: Jan/Apr/Jul. Juris Doctor/ nnFor students requiring legal expertise and nnUndergraduate degree Master of Business comprehensive management education nnGMAT score Administration nnJointly offered by Melbourne Law School and nnLSAT score Fees 2013 MBS. nnMinimum one year full-time, documented and International: $75 000 (MBA) Duration: 3 years full time. relevant work experience. plus $4200 per JD subject (full time Professional accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB. study) E Entry: Jan/Aug. Domestic: $75 000 (MBA) plus $4200 per JD subject (full time study) E

34 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au mbs.unimelb.edu.au International students cannot usually enrol part time due to visa requirements.

RESEARCH DEGREES Business Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Commerce nnOnly offered in the area of actuarial studies nnFour-year honours degree in actuarial studies, (by Research) nnFor students who want to develop advanced commerce or related discipline with minimum Fees 2013 skills in carrying out independent and sustained 70% average, or International: $32 704 per year E Y research in the field of actuarial studies nnSuccessful completion of preliminary course, normally the relevant postgraduate diploma, at Domestic: RTS places available Y nnThesis should demonstrate critical application of specialist knowledge. overall standard of at least second class honours. T Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. nnPerformance on the GRE Entry: Semester 1. nnPersonal statement. Doctor of Philosophy nnDevelop independent, sustained and nnFour-year honours degree with minimum 75% Fees 2013 academically supervised research project average, or qualification or combination of International: $32 704 per year E Y investigating specialised topic qualifications considered to be equivalent T Domestic: RTS places available Y nnProduce 80 000-word thesis, expected to make nnPerformance on the GMAT or GRE (for significant new contribution to the discipline particular disciplines) nnCoursework component is integral to nearly all nnApplicants usually required to have completed our PhD programs. research project/component that accounts for at Duration: 3 years full time/6 years part time. least 25% of one year‘s work at fourth-year or at masters level Entry: Semester 1. nnInterview or other verbal communication nnEntry requirements must have been completed within 10 years prior to entry.

Notes: Q Delivery of each course is through on-campus lectures unless otherwise indicated. W Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may change for 2014 entry. Students must also meet English language requirements (see page 122). Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. E Fees shown are for 2013 and assume full-time study unless otherwise indicated. Fees are subject to annual review and are normally shown as course fee per year. One year is equivalent to one EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) or a standard annual full-time load. If a course duration is one year or less, an estimate of the total program fee is shown. For further details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). R Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are only available to eligible domestic students. See page 116 for details. T Performance on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), unless the applicant has met one of the requirements for a GMAT or GRE exemption. Applicants are exempt if they have completed an undergraduate degree in Australia or New Zealand within 18 months of applying, and are applying for entry to masters programs that do not require prior work experience. Applicants are also exempt if they fit into the ‘humanitarian aid case‘ category. For more information see mbs.unimelb.edu.au/courses/apply Y Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees under the Australian government‘s Research Training Scheme (RTS). See page 116 for details. International students pay full fees but are frequently supported by scholarships. For more information, see page 20. U Fees shown are for 2013. This course is only available part time, and an estimate of the total program fee is shown. For further details see page 116. (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). I This course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia. However, international students may be able to attend the intensive classes if they hold or are eligible to apply for visas that permit study (eg. short-stay visitor visas).

coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 35 Melbourne Dental School

Help improve people‘s lives through good oral health.

AT THE FOREFRONT OF RESEARCH LEADERS, ORAL HEALTH WORLD-CLASS EDUCATORS The Melbourne Dental School (MDS) The MDS is a core participant in the $19 million is at the forefront of graduate dental Oral Health Cooperative Research simulation training education and has Australia‘s largest Centre, which combines world-class and teaching facilities graduate dental program. Fundamental multidisciplinary researchers with completed in 2012 to our program are four principles: manufacturers and global marketing „„Prevention of dental diseases experience. The Centre positions Australia as a global leader in oral „„Early diagnosis of dental diseases health research, focusing on links and conditions between oral and systemic diseases; „„Minimal intervention techniques prevention, early diagnosis, intervention „„Evidence-based practice. and management of oral diseases and disorders; and development and MDS has gained worldwide prestige refinement of techniques for dental through research leadership in key reconstruction and regeneration. fields such as oral biology, dental materials, forensic odontology, Our pioneering dental research work population oral health and orthodontics. has gained an international reputation Each year, together with the Oral Health for excellence similar to that of Toronto, Cooperative Research Centre and the Canada and Harvard, USA. Throughout Bio 21 Institute, our dedicated oral the world experts cite our numerous health experts are developing exciting journals, papers and books. new products and procedures and Consequently, we are able to invest discovering new insights into dental heavily in teaching, placing great health. emphasis on the quality of our teaching I‘m getting an staff, many of whom are internationally excellent education OUR RESEARCH BREAKS renowned dental academics. We NEW GROUND have top-quality dental teaching “As a dental student, I spend facilities which are among the best Professor Eric Reynolds AO FICD two to three days a week in the southern hemisphere. Clinical FTSE, head of the Melbourne Dental in lectures and seminars, expertise is sought from the local School, is a world-leading dental then the rest of the week specialist community as well as from researcher. Under his leadership, international visitors to the school. in practical classes putting teams of scientists have shown that theory into practice. I‘m the early stages of dental disease are reversible without invasive procedures. confident I‘m getting an A new technology was developed that excellent dental education promotes the non-invasive repair of in a wonderful learning early dental caries. Products based environment. on this technology, trademarked ” as RECALDENT, are used in dental Casey Edgar practices in Australia, Japan, Europe Doctor of Dental Surgery and the USA and generate over $300 million in sales annually.

36 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL Our distinguished, high-impact research ACCREDITATION results ensure high recognition and The Doctor of Dental Surgery and respect for our graduates. During the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry are Dentistry your time with us, you‘ll get to know accredited by the Australian Dental The oldest dental students from different specialties Council. Graduates register with the school in Australia. and research areas. You‘ll attend and Dental Board of Australia to practise as present discipline-focused seminars general dentists and specialist dentists. where interaction with your fellow International Doctor of Clinical Dentistry students is paramount. Senior students graduates must complete Australian More info assist new students in clinical and Dental Council examinations to register didactic sessions. You‘ll become part of to practise in Australia. a supportive, collegiate group. +61 3 9341 1500 For information on professional accreditation of specific courses, please [email protected] YOUR CAREER IN DENTISTRY check the relevant course entry in the The Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) table on the following pages. is a graduate entry program for dent.unimelb.edu.au trainee dental practitioners. The DDS provides graduates with a professional qualification comparable to other international dental programs. The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD) is a postgraduate dental course providing specialist training for dentists in seven disciplines. Graduates from the DCD register as specialist practitioners. Students completing the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) are qualified as scientific researchers. Upon completion of this program, you‘ll be able to gain employment as a university academic researcher and/or industry researcher. Those who also hold a dental degree are highly sought after as dental academics by the MDS and other national and international dental schools.

Rated 5 or well above world standard for quality research in Dentistry

Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2012 National Report

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PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WT Doctor of Dental Surgery nnMasters-level degree that prepares graduates to nnUndergraduate degree with completion of Fees 2013 work as general dental practitioners one subject each of anatomy, physiology and International: $64 896 per year E nnOffers comprehensive didactic and clinical biochemistry at second-year level (or equivalent), completed in the last 10 years Domestic: CSPs available R training in all areas of dental practice. Fee place $55 200 per year E Duration: 4 years full time. nnCompletion of Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT), or for international Professional accreditation: Australian Dental students located overseas, the MCAT, US DAT, Council. Canadian DAT, UK GAMSAT or BMAT. Entry: Semester 1.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W T Postgraduate Diploma in nnExpands knowledge and skills in implant dentistry nnDental degree with good academic results Clinical Dentistry nnIdeal for local general dentists who wish to nnMinimum two years of full-time, continuous Fees 2013 remain in private practice while learning (only clinical work experience Not available to international available part time). nnCompletion of professional development courses students Duration: 2 years part time only. is well regarded. Domestic: Fee place $34 528 per Stream: Implant Dentistry. year E Entry: Semester 1. Doctor of Clinical Dentistry nnAdvanced development of clinical, academic nnDental degree, graduating in the top 10% of Fees 2013 and research skills necessary for a career in the class International: $50 304 per year E academia, research or specialty practice nnHigh academic merit, judged on attending Domestic: Fee place $34 464 per nnCourse comprises clinical training (50%), professional development courses, research year E coursework (20%) and research (30%). publications, and membership of professional Duration: 3 years full time. organisations Specialisation: Endodontics, Orthodontics, nnAt least two years full-time, continuous clinical Oral Medicine, Paediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, work experience since graduation. Prosthodontics, Special Needs Dentistry. Professional accreditation: Australian Dental Council. Entry: Semester 1.

38 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au dent.unimelb.edu.au International students cannot usually enrol part time due to visa requirements.

RESEARCH DEGREES Dentistry Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W T Master of Philosophy nnResearch available in wide range of disciplines. nnFour-year honours degree in relevant science Fees 2013 See dent.unimelb.edu.au/dsweb/research or biomedicine discipline with minimum 75% International: $32 544 per year E Y nnStudents conduct substantial original research average or equivalent Domestic: RTS places available Y in an area mutually agreed on by student and nnFor Science or Biomedicine applicants who supervisor. do not have a four-year honours degree – Duration: 1.5 years full time/3 years part time. demonstration of a research project equivalent to 25% of one year‘s full-time student load at fourth- Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. year or masters level nnScience or Biomedicine applicants – demonstration of relevance of research experience to proposed topic of research. Applicants who have completed a professional degree such as a Bachelor of Dental Science will be assessed individually. They will be deemed to have met the requirement to provide evidence of research ability with the completion of their professional degree. Doctor of Philosophy nnResearch available in wide range of disciplines. nnFour-year honours degree in relevant science Fees 2013 For more information, go to: dent.unimelb.edu. or biomedicine discipline with minimum 75% International: $32 544 per year E Y au/dsweb/research average or equivalent Domestic: RTS places available Y nnStudents conduct substantial original research nnScience or Biomedicine applicants who do not in an area mutually agreed on by student and have a four-year honours degree – demonstration supervisor. of research project equivalent to 25% of one Duration: 3 years full time/6 years part time. year‘s full-time student load at fourth-year or masters level Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. nnScience or Biomedicine applicants – demonstration of relevance of research experience to proposed topic of research. Applicants who have completed a professional degree such as a Bachelor of Dental Science will be assessed individually. They will be deemed to have met the requirement to provide evidence of research ability with the completion of their professional degree.

Notes: Q Courses are delivered on campus unless otherwise indicated. W Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for 2014 entry. Students must also meet English language requirements (see page 122). Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. E Fees shown are for 2013 and assume full-time study unless otherwise indicated. Fees are subject to annual review and are normally shown as course fee per year. One year is equivalent to one EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) or a standard annual full-time load. If a course duration is one year or less, an estimate of the total program fee is shown. For further details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). R Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are only available to eligible domestic students. See page 116 for details. T The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for referee reports or employer references to expand on any of the matters referred to in the selection criteria. Y Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees under the Australian government‘s Research Training Scheme (RTS). See page 116 for details. International students pay full fees but are frequently supported by scholarships. For more information, see page 20.

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Gain an industry-focused degree in the built environment.

STUDY THE BUILT MELBOURNE SCHOOL OF South Africa, Japan, ENVIRONMENT DESIGN PROGRAMS Sweden, Spain and India: The Melbourne School of Design (MSD) MSD caters to bright and ambitious travelling studio is the graduate school of the Faculty of students who are keen to get ahead in destinations in 2013 Architecture, Building and Planning, the their profession and influence the future leading faculty in the Asia-Pacific region design of our built environments. for studies in the built environment. Our Whether you are interested in professional entry programs are fully coursework or research studies, and accredited, and many are internationally whatever stage you‘re at in your career, recognised. Melbourne School of Design has the Whether you are just starting out or program for you. wishing to extend or change your career MSD offers professional programs in direction, MSD graduate programs architecture, landscape architecture, will ensure you have a professionally construction management, property, relevant and industry-focused degree in urban design and urban planning as the built environment. well as post-professional development All our masters programs are accredited programs. by relevant industry associations, In addition to a strong coursework so you will graduate with industry- focus, we offer masters and PhD approved knowledge and skills into research programs that foster future Understanding clear career pathways. leaders and practitioners. the challenges YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE of environmental LEARN IN A STUDIO CULTURE When you study at MSD you will change You will learn in a dynamic studio become part of a community of culture where emphasis is placed on students, faculty, alumni and industry The built environment the potential and importance of design. “ professionals all focused on solving must support people and You will interact with fellow students real-life problems and positively their productive activities. and faculty members to problem-solve impacting the world in which we all and to propose design solutions to both This requires an integral work and live. MSD runs a dynamic real-life and imagined situations. understanding of the future program of exhibitions, public lectures, research seminars, conferences and pressures that will face our more to help you connect with the GAIN A GLOBAL FOCUS societies, and, of these, people and the knowledge in your Your studies at the Melbourne School of the most challenging is chosen field, as well as provide you with Design will be globally focused so you environmental change. In a network of colleagues and friends. will be well equipped to work all over order to design spaces and the world. structures that support future productive, resilient and maste You will have the opportunity to take ry rs w part in international travelling studios adaptive communities, I need t i en th where you can apply your skills to l p a detailed understanding of r a o help solve critical built environment n f o e environmental change. i s issues. Our travelling studios program s ” s i

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CAPITALISE ON RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL For information on professional STRENGTHS ACCREDITATION accreditation of specific courses, please

check the relevant course entry in the Design Melbourne School of Design is MSD professional entry masters table on the following pages. Please renowned for its research capabilities degrees are recognised by a range of note accreditation information is correct across a spectrum of built environment local and international accreditation at the time of printing and is subject to subjects. In coursework programs you bodies, including: change. will benefit from the latest industry- „„Architects Registration Board linked research, ensuring your of Victoria knowledge is at the cutting edge of „„Australian Institute of Architects the field. „„Australian Institute of Chartered For those undertaking research Surveyors 40 programs, you will work with thought „„Australian Institute of Landscape leaders in your field and contribute exhibitions Architects innovative research to the existing base in our 2 gallery spaces in 2012 of knowledge in the built environment. „„Australian Property Institute „„Commonwealth Association of The cross-disciplinary experience Architects offered to graduate research students at More info MSD produces graduates who actively „„International Federation of Landscape contribute to the future development of Architects +61 3 9035 5044 cities and regions across the globe. „„Planning Institute of Australia „„Royal Institution of Chartered [email protected] Surveyors. msd.unimelb.edu.au

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PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WRY Master of Architecture You will gain: 300 point program: Fees 2013 nnCutting-edge skills to help advance built nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline with International: $32 416 per year E environment design weighted average of at least 65% in final two Domestic: $28 352 per year E nnGrounding in architectural history, theory years or equivalent and technology so you develop innovative nnCompletion of one design studio subject and one architecture, relevant to time and place, people art/architecture/built environment/design history and culture subject at undergraduate level or equivalent nnHighly developed skills to manage an nnPersonal statement architectural practice and work within teams nnDesign portfolio. nnThe ability to use resources, materials and 200 point program: technologies to produce responsible and nnThree-year undergraduate degree in a related sustainable architecture. discipline with weighted average of at least 65% Duration: in final two years or equivalent 300 point program: 3 years full time. nnPersonal statement 200 point program: 2 years full time. nnDesign portfolio. Part-time study available for both programs. Streams: Asia-Pacific Architecture; Digital Architecture; History and Conservation; Production, Practice and Sustainability; Society and Culture. Professional accreditation: Australian Institute of Architects, Architects Registration Board of Victoria, Commonwealth Association of Architects. Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2 (two-year program only).

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W R Y Master of Construction You will gain: 300 point program: Management nnThe knowledge and skills to start or develop your nnUndergraduate degree in any area with at least Fees 2013 career in the construction industry 65% in final two years or equivalent International: $32 416 per year E nnThe ability to tackle the social, technological, nnPersonal statement. Domestic: $28 352 per year E financial and environmental challenges being faced 200 point program: in construction today nnThree-year undergraduate degree in a related nnExpertise in a chosen specialisation. discipline with weighted average of at least 65% Duration: in final two years or equivalent 300 point program: 3 years full time. nnPersonal statement 200 point program: 2 years full time. nnFolio/report. Part-time study available for both programs. Specialisations: Building, Cost Management, Project Management, Building Systems and Trade Specialties, Corporate Management, Policy, Research and Development. Professional accreditation: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Australian Institute of Chartered Surveyors (AIQS). Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2 (two-year program only). Master of Landscape You will gain: 300 point program: Architecture nnThe ability to best use resources, materials and nnMinimum three-year undergraduate degree with Fees 2013 technologies to develop responsible, ecologically weighted average of at least 65% in final two International: $32 416 per year E sound and contemporary design solutions years or equivalent Domestic: $28 352 per year E nnUnderstanding of international contemporary nnPersonal statement. practice 200 point program: nnThe management and communications skills to work nnThree-year undergraduate degree with landscape effectively in interdisciplinary teams architecture major with weighted average of at nnIn-depth knowledge of landscape architectural least 65% in final two years or equivalent history and theory along with the critical skills to nnPersonal statement interpret historic ideas and contemporary trends. nnDesign portfolio. Duration: 300 point program: 3 years full time. 200 point program: 2 years full time. Part-time study available for both programs. Professional accreditation: Australian Institute of Landscape Architects with recognition from International Federation of Landscape Architects. Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2 (two-year program only). Master of Property You will gain: 300 point program: Fees 2013 nnAdvanced knowledge in property valuation and nnThree-year undergraduate degree with weighted International: $32 416 per year E analysis, property development and management, average of at least 65% in final two years or Domestic: $28 352 per year E and professional practice in a property context equivalent nnThe skills to work across the disciplines of urban nnPersonal statement and essay. design, urban planning, architecture and landscape 200 point program: architecture to operate effectively in the broader nnThree-year undergraduate degree in a related context of the professional world. discipline with weighted average of at least 65% Duration: in final two years or equivalent 300 point program: 3 years full time. nnPersonal statement. 200 point program: 2 years full time. Part-time study available for both programs. Professional accreditation: Australian Property Institute, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2 (two-year program only). Master of Urban Design You will gain: nnUndergraduate degree in a related discipline with Fees 2013 nnA thorough understanding of the importance weighted average of at least 65% in final two International: $32 416 per year E of place years or equivalent Domestic: $28 352 per year E nnAdvanced design skills in this studio-based program nnDesign portfolio. nnThe ability to create best practice responses to complex urban issues nnKnowledge across design research, urban history, theory and communications. Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. Professional accreditation: Planning Institute of Australia. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W R Y Master of Urban Planning You will gain: nnMinimum three-year undergraduate degree with Fees 2013 nnIn-depth knowledge of urban problems, policies, weighted average of at least 65% in final two International: $32 416 per year E planning and practices years or equivalent Domestic: $28 352 per year E nnAn understanding of the interaction between people, nnPersonal statement. the places they live and the policies that shape sustainable cities and liveable communities nnThe ability to respond creatively to address pressing urban issues, both locally and internationally. Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. Streams: International Development Planning, Urban Development and Planning, Social and Community Planning. Professional accreditation: Planning Institute of Australia. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES Design

Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W R Y Graduate Diploma in Property The Graduate Diploma in Property Valuation will nnUndergraduate degree in a related discipline such Valuation help you: as commerce, business, planning, architecture, Fees 2013 nnEnhance existing qualifications and extend your building, quantity surveying, law or engineering International: $32 416 per year E knowledge in the field nnAt least one year of documented relevant work experience or equivalent. Domestic: $28 352 per year E nnBecome proficient in the technical and managerial aspects of property valuation nnEnter the property valuation profession or go on to further research study. Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. Professional accreditation: Australian Property Institute (Certified Practising Valuer). Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Design nnPost-professional degree for those who want to nnMinimum four-year professional degree or Fees 2013 focus on a specialised aspect of design in the equivalent in the disciplines of the Melbourne International: $32 416 per year E built environment. School of Design with a weighted average of at least H3 (65%) in the final two years Domestic: $28 352 per year E Delivery mode: Intensive modules. Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. nnAt least two years of documented relevant work experience demonstrated in a portfolio/report. Streams: Digital Cities, Heritage and Conservation. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

RESEARCH DEGREES

Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W R Master of Philosophy nnDevelop advanced skills as you conduct an nnFour-year honours degree and/or masters Fees 2013 independent, sustained and academically degree with minimum average of 75% from an International: $32 416 per year E T supervised research investigation Australian university, or equivalent qualification or combination of qualifications Domestic: RTS places available T nnProduce thesis of 30 000–40 000 words that demonstrates critical application of specialist nnApplicants are normally required to have knowledge. completed a research project/component that Duration: 1.5 years full time/3 years part time. accounts for at least 25% of one year‘s work at fourth-year or at masters level. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Doctor of Philosophy nnDevelop an independent, sustained and nnFour-year honours degree and/or masters degree Fees 2013 academically supervised research project with minimum average of 75% from an Australian International: $32 416 per year E T investigating a specialised topic university, or qualification or combination of qualifications considered by the RHD Committee Domestic: RTS places availableT nnProduce 80 000-word thesis which makes a significant new contribution to the discipline. to be equivalent Duration: 3 years full time/6 years part time. nnApplicants are normally required to have completed a research project/component that Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. accounts for at least 25% of one year‘s work at fourth-year or at masters level.

Notes: Q Courses are delivered on campus unless otherwise indicated. W Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for 2014 entry. Students must also meet English language requirements (see page 122). Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. E Fees shown are for 2013 and assume full-time study unless otherwise indicated. Fees are subject to annual review and are normally shown as course fee per year. One year is equivalent to one EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) or a standard annual full-time load. If a course duration is one year or less, an estimate of the total program fee is shown. For further details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). R The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for referee reports and employer references to expand on any of the matters referred to in the selection criteria. T Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees under the Australian government‘s Research Training Scheme (RTS). See page 116 for details. International students pay full fees but are frequently supported by scholarships. For more information, see page 20. Y Students who have completed relevant prior study may be eligible for advanced standing.

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Shaping minds, shaping the world.

GREAT EDUCATION YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE STARTS HERE As an MGSE student, you‘ll enjoy The Melbourne Graduate School a supportive and stimulating in education of Education (MGSE) is a vibrant environment. Our courses are informed in Australia and exciting place to study. Our by a powerful combination of the latest research and on-the-ground #1 environment is supportive and student-focused and our courses are experience, and offer flexible study challenging. Home to a number of options where possible. Our dedicated internationally recognised experts, we Student Experience and Support team QS World University Rankings by Subject 2012 are at the cutting edge of teaching and facilitates: research in education. „„Social events and activities The Melbourne Master of Teaching „„Enrichment, wellbeing and academic is unique in Australia. Its innovative support services curriculum brings together theory and „„Specialist support and seminars for practice in a way that will give you international students. powerful insights into children and young people and how they learn. A BECOME A FIRST-CLASS unique partnership model means you‘ll EDUCATOR spend significantly more time in schools and receive an unprecedented amount Career outcomes for the Master of of support. Teaching include: „„Early childhood educator For practising educators, the Master of Education provides a solid foundation in „„Primary teacher Loving my course education theory while allowing you to „„Secondary teacher I‘m really enjoying the pursue a specialist interest in one of 10 “ „„Early intervention for children with course. I‘ve built a bank of areas. If you want to develop expertise special needs in a particular field, we also offer a knowledge and resources range of specialist masters degrees. „„Working in children‘s services that I‘m able to use in the Master of Education and specialist coordination classroom, which is really masters graduates often move into „„Working in policy formation/research great. Having the support more senior or specialist roles. „„Working in quality regulation and of my Teaching Fellow and Our facilities are designed specifically assessment Mentor Teacher really helps for graduate education students, „„Working in assessment and too. I‘ve grown in so many evaluation offering a range of contemporary ways since starting the learning and social spaces. „„Working in youth health and course – it‘s a great learning wellbeing. experience.” PROFESSIONAL Kim Chen ACCREDITATION Master of Teaching (Primary) Our professional entry degrees are accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching. For information on professional accreditation of specific courses, please check the table on the More info following pages. aOur society invision: which education enables International students should check 13 MELB (13 6352) registration requirements for your country. full and equitable participation +61 3 9035 5511 (outside Australia) via education.unimelb.edu.au/ contact education.unimelb.edu.au education.unimelb.edu.au/ study_with_us

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Home to Professor John Hattie one of the world‘s leading education thinkers PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES Degree Y KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Teaching nnQualifies graduates from any discipline as early nnUndergraduate degree from an approved (Early Childhood) childhood teachers. institution Fees 2013 Delivery mode: On-campus lectures and nnAdditional selection processes for the Master International: $27 104 per placements in early childhood centres and schools. of Teaching are planned for 2014. Contact the 100 points E Duration: 2 years full time. graduate school for further information. Domestic: CSPs available R Early Childhood option: Qualifies graduates to Fee place $21 280 per 100 points E teach in early childhood settings only. You can also exit early after 1.5 years with a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood). Early Years option: Qualifies graduates to teach in early childhood settings and primary classrooms. Professional accreditation: Approved by Early Education Childhood Australia for graduates to work in Victorian children‘s services. Students who complete the Early Years option will also be eligible for provisional registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching as a primary teacher. Entry: Semester 1. Master of Teaching (Primary) nnQualifies graduates from any discipline as nnUndergraduate degree from an approved Fees 2013 primary teachers. institution International: $27 104 per Delivery mode: On-campus lectures and nnAdditional selection processes for the Master 100 points E placements in schools. of Teaching are planned for 2014. Contact the Domestic: CSPs available R Duration: 2 years full time. graduate school for further information. Fee place $21 280 per 100 points E Professional accreditation: Provisional registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as a primary teacher. Entry: Semester 1. Master of Teaching nnQualifies graduates as secondary teachers. nnUndergraduate degree from an approved (Secondary) U Delivery mode: On-campus lectures and institution, which satisfies learning area Fees 2013 placements in schools. requirements International: $27 104 per Duration: 2 years full time. You can exit early after nnAdditional selection processes for the Master 100 points E one year with a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching of Teaching are planned for 2014. Contact the graduate school for further information. Domestic: CSPs available R (Secondary), at which point you will be ready to teach. Fee place $21 280 per 100 points E Professional accreditation: Provisional registration with VIT as a secondary teacher. Entry: Semester 1.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES Degree Y KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Graduate Certificate in Quality nnOnline graduate program for practising quality nnUndergraduate degree or equivalent Assurance assurance professionals and tertiary education nnAt least two years relevant experience Fees 2013 staff with a role in quality assurance nnCurrent employment in the sector Domestic and International: nnEndorsed by International Network for Quality nnEmployer support. Fee place $14 000 E Assurance Agencies in Higher Education nnDelivered by LH Martin Institute. Delivery mode: Online. Duration: 1 year part time. Entry: Semester 1. Postgraduate Certificate nnOffers solid grounding in education theory and nnUndergraduate degree and fourth-year level in Education research, while providing the opportunity to teaching qualification or equivalent, or Fees 2013 pursue one of 10 specialist area options. nnFour-year teaching degree or equivalent. International: $12 688 E Duration: 6 months full time/1 year part time. Domestic: Fee place $9104 E Streams: Choose from 10 area options. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Postgraduate Certificate nnInternational BaccalaureateTM (IB) promotes nnAppropriate honours degree in education, or in Education (International development and growth of the whole person nnAppropriate four-year degree in education or BaccalaureateTM) – Diploma (intellectual, personal, emotional and social) equivalent, and at least two years documented Programme Stream nnStudy the Diploma Programme online. relevant professional experience. Fees 2013 Delivery mode: Online. Domestic and International: Duration: 6 months full time/1 year part time. Fee place $8800 E Entry: Entry throughout the year. For more information, go to: commercial.unimelb.edu.au.

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Degree Y KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Postgraduate Certificate nnDevelops knowledge and skills in language nnApproved degree and approved teaching in Education (Language intervention with students who have a language qualification or equivalent, or Intervention and Hearing delay, language disorder or hearing impairment. nnApproved four-year teaching degree or Impairment) Duration: 6 months full time/1 year part time. equivalent, or Fees 2013 Entry: Semester 1. nnApproved equivalent qualification recognised International: $12 688 E as adequate preparation for the degree, and a Domestic: Fee place $9104 E record of professional or teaching experience in a field and at a level acceptable to MGSE. Postgraduate Certificate nnDevelops knowledge in disabilities and nnApproved degree and approved teaching in Education (Special impairments, and in early intervention. qualification or equivalent, or Education, Inclusion and Early Duration: 6 months full time/1 year part time. nnApproved four-year teaching degree or Intervention) Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. equivalent, or Fees 2013 nnApproved equivalent qualification recognised International: $12 688 E by MGSE as adequate preparation for the Domestic: Fee place $9104 E degree, and a record of professional or teaching experience in a field and at a level acceptable to MGSE. Postgraduate Certificate in nnSpecialist teaching qualification in areas of nnFour-year undergraduate degree in social or Education (Specific Learning learning difficulties, academic underachievement, human science, or Difficulties) intervention, and individual differences in literacy nnPostgraduate qualification in social or human Fees 2013 and numeracy learning. science, or International: $12 688 E Duration: 6 months full time/1 year part time. nnRelevant undergraduate degree and at least three Domestic: Fee place $9104 E Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. years documented relevant work experience.

Postgraduate Certificate in nnPathway into research degree for those with nnMasters degree in education (eg Master of Educational Research coursework masters who are ineligible for the Teaching, Master of Education) with Fees 2013 PhD. 75% average or equivalent. International: $12 688 E Duration: 6 months full time/1 year part time. Domestic: Fee place $9104 E Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

Postgraduate Certificate in nnDelivered by the Centre for Program Evaluation – nnFour-year undergraduate degree in social or Evaluation the only program of its type in Australia human science, or Fees 2013 nnDevelops specialist skills with wide applications nnPostgraduate qualification in social or human International: $12 688 E in industry, business, government, education science, or and research. Domestic: Fee place $9104 E nnRelevant undergraduate degree and at least three Duration: 6 months full time/1 year part time. years documented relevant work experience. Entry: Semester 1. Professional Certificate in nnLearn to lift student achievement, improve your nnAn honours degree in education, or Instructional Leadership school‘s performance, and lead teaching and nnA postgraduate certificate or postgraduate Fees 2013 learning diploma in the field of education, or Not available to international nnDeveloped by leading education academics. nnAn appropriate four-year degree, or equivalent, students Duration: 6 months part time. and at least two years of documented relevant Domestic: Fee place $4552 E Entry: Semester 1. professional experience.

Postgraduate Certificate in nnSupplements language teachers‘ qualifications by nnUndergraduate degree and fourth-year level Modern Languages Education providing further specialised study. education qualification or equivalent, or Fees 2013 Duration: 6 months full time/1 year part time. nnFour-year education degree or equivalent, or International: $12 688 E Stream A: For qualified teachers who wish to nnThree-year post-VCE major in language other Domestic: Fee place $9104 E register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) than English, or high degree of proficiency in a as a Languages Other Than English teacher (requires language other than English. successful completion of supervised placements). Stream B: For those who do not require VIT registration. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Postgraduate Certificate in nnProvides specialist training in teaching English to nnUndergraduate degree and fourth-year level Teaching English to Speakers of speakers of other languages. education qualification or equivalent, or Other Languages (TESOL) Duration: 6 months full time/1 year part time. nnFour-year education degree or equivalent, or Fees 2013 Stream A: For qualified teachers who wish to nnUndergraduate degree and Certificate in International: $12 688 E register with VIT as a TESOL teacher (requires English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) or Domestic: Fee place $10 080 E successful completion of supervised placements). equivalent, or Stream B: For those who do not require VIT nnFour-year undergraduate degree with significant registration. component of English language studies or Entry: Semester 1. equivalent.

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Degree Y KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Specialist Certificate in Chinese nnTargets the specific learning challenges that nnUndergraduate degree and fourth-year level Language Teaching secondary and late primary Chinese learners face teaching qualification (which includes method Fees 2013 nnMeets the needs of both native and non-native and practice teaching Chinese at either primary or secondary level) or equivalent, or International: $4552 E speaker teachers. nnFour-year teaching degree (which includes Domestic: CSPs available Delivery mode: Online. method and practice teaching Chinese at either E Duration: 6 months part time. Fee place $4552 primary of secondary level) or equivalent. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Professional Certificate in nnDesigned for those who teach content areas such nnAppropriate undergraduate degree, and Education (Content and as science, mathematics or technology through a nnAppropriate fourth-year level education Language Integrated Learning) second language qualification or equivalent with at least one Fees 2013 nnBuilds awareness and understanding of the key year of relevant professional experience in International: $6344 E issues. mathematics, science or technology, or Domestic: Fee place $4552 E Duration: 6 weeks full time/6 months part time. nnAppropriate four-year education degree or Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. equivalent, with at least one year relevant professional experience in mathematics, science or technology. Professional Certificate in nnProvides comprehensive support for teachers nnAn undergraduate degree and a fourth-year level History Education implementing the new national history teaching qualification or equivalent, or Education Fees 2013 curriculum. nnA four-year teaching degree or equivalent. Not available to international Duration: 1 year part time. students Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Domestic: CSP only

Graduate Certificate in Tertiary nnFor teachers in higher education and high-level nnAn undergraduate degree in any discipline or Teaching VET programs equivalent Fees 2013 nnDevelops a scholarly approach to teaching and nnCurrent full time, part time or sessional Not available to international student needs. employment in a position with teaching students Duration: 1 year part time. responsibilities at diploma level and above at a TAFE institute or private provider. Domestic: CSPs available Entry: Semester 1. Fee place $9104 E

Graduate Certificate in Tertiary nnFor academic and professional managers across nnUndergraduate degree or equivalent Education Management all facets of the sector nnAt least two years relevant experience Fees 2013 nnIntegrated learning via theory, case studies, study nnCurrent employment in the sector Not available to international group tasks and work-based projects nnEmployer support to attend the program. students nnA mix of residential and online learning modes of Domestic: $14 000 E study supported by extensive program resources nnDelivered by the LH Martin Institute. Delivery mode: On-campus lectures and online. Duration: 1 year part time. Entry: Semester 1. Master of Applied Positive nnExplores the scientific evidence that advances nnApproved three-year undergraduate degree. Psychology understanding of how, why, and under what Fees 2013 conditions individuals, groups, institutions, and communities flourish, and your ability to apply Not available to international these principles in your workplace. students in 2013, but will be offered in 2014 Delivery mode: Intensive delivery on campus. Domestic: Fee place $27 328 per Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. 100 points W Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Education nnProvides solid foundation in education theory, nnUndergraduate degree and fourth-year level Fees 2013 while you pursue a specialist interest in one of 10 teaching qualification or equivalent, or International: $25 376 per area options. nnFour-year teaching degree or equivalent. 100 points E Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. nnResearch students must maintain grade average Domestic: CSPs available R Streams: Choose from 10 area options. Research of 75% in all coursework to progress to thesis. Fee place $18 208 per 100 points E stream available. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Education (Content nnDesigned for those who teach content areas such nnAppropriate undergraduate degree, and and Language Integrated as science, mathematics or technology through a nnAppropriate fourth-year level education Learning) second language qualification or equivalent, with at least one year Fees 2013 nnDevelops a high level of competence in planning of relevant professional experience in the areas of International: $25 376 per and teaching in a second language. mathematics, science or technology, or 100 points E Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. nnAppropriate four-year education degree or Domestic: Fee place $18 208 per Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. equivalent, with at least one year of relevant 100 points E professional experience in the areas of mathematics, science or technology.

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Degree Y KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Education nnDevelops education leadership skills and equips nnAppropriate honours degree in education, or (Educational Management) you to work effectively in an international nnPostgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma Fees 2013 environment in field of education, or International: $25 376 per nnIntegrates practical knowledge, conceptual nnAppropriate four-year degree or equivalent, 100 points E frameworks and state-of-the-art research. and at least two years documented relevant Domestic: CSPs available R Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. professional experience and record of research Fee place $18 208 per 100 points E Streams: Research stream available. activity and/or publications equivalent to 50 points of year five study. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. nnResearch students must maintain grade average of 75% in all coursework to progress to thesis. Master of Education nnInternational Baccalaureate™ (IB) promotes nnAppropriate honours degree in education, or (International Baccalaureate™) development and growth of the whole person nnAppropriate four-year degree in education or Fees 2013 (intellectual, personal, emotional and social) equivalent, and at least two years documented International: $25 376 per nnMasters degrees available in Primary Years and relevant professional experience and record of 100 points E Diploma Programmes. research activity and/or publications equivalent to 50 points of year five study. Domestic: CSPs available R Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. Fee place $18 208 per 100 points E Streams: Primary Years Programme, Diploma Programme. Entry: Semester 1. Master of Education (Language nnDevelops knowledge and skills in language nnApproved degree and approved teaching Intervention and Hearing intervention with students who have a language qualification or equivalent, or Impairment) delay, language disorder or hearing impairment. nnApproved four-year teaching degree or Fees 2013 Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. equivalent, or International: $25 376 per Professional accreditation: nnApproved equivalent qualification recognised as 100 points E Stream A: For registration with the Victorian adequate preparation for the degree, and record Domestic: CSPs available R Institute of Teaching (VIT) as a special education of professional or teaching experience in a field and at a level acceptable to MGSE. Fee place $18 208 per 100 points E teacher. Requires satisfactory completion of professional practice requirements. Stream B: For those who do not require registration. Entry: Semester 1. Master of Education (Special nnDevelops knowledge in disabilities and nnApproved degree and an approved teaching Education, Inclusion and Early impairments, and in early intervention. qualification or equivalent, or Intervention) Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. nnApproved four-year teaching degree or Fees 2013 Professional accreditation: equivalent, or International: $25 376 per Stream A: For registration with the VIT as special nnApproved equivalent qualification recognised as 100 points E education teacher. Requires satisfactory completion adequate preparation for the degree, and record Domestic: CSPs available R of professional practice requirements. of professional or teaching experience in a field and at a level acceptable to MGSE. Fee place $18 208 per 100 points E Stream B: For those who do not require registration. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

Master of Education (Specific nnSpecialist teaching qualification in areas of nnApproved degree and approved teaching Learning Difficulties) learning difficulties, academic underachievement, qualification or equivalent, or Fees 2013 intervention, and individual differences in literacy nnApproved four-year teaching degree or and numeracy learning. International: $25 376 per equivalent, or 100 points E Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. nnApproved equivalent qualification recognised as Domestic: CSPs available R Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. adequate preparation for the degree, and record Fee place $18 208 per 100 points E of professional or teaching experience in a field and at a level acceptable to MGSE. Master of Education (Student nnBuilds your capacity to nurture the wellbeing of nnHonours degree in education and at least one Wellbeing) students, work with them to resolve problems, year of documented relevant professional Fees 2013 contribute positively to their academic success, experience, or and develop school environments that promote Not available to international nnPostgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma student wellbeing students in field of education and at least one year of nnJoin other committed teachers in a stimulating documented relevant professional experience, or Domestic: CSPs available R and participatory learning environment. nn Fee place $18 208 per 100 points E Appropriate four-year degree or equivalent, Duration: 2 years part time. and at least two years documented relevant Entry: Semester 1. professional experience. Master of Education Policy nnUnique in Australia, combining academic study nnHonours degree in education, or (International) with opportunity to experience international nnPostgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma Fees 2013 education systems first hand in field of education, or International: $25 376 per nnAnalyses Australian education policy in broader nnFour-year degree or equivalent, and at least 100 points E national and international best practice context. two years documented relevant professional Domestic: CSPs available R Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. experience. Fee place $18 208 per 100 points E Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

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Degree Y KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of English in a Global nnSuitable for non-native speakers who need to nnA recognised bachelors degree, or equivalent Context develop high levels of competence in English qualification, plus Fees 2013 nnDevelop communicative competence in English nnDemonstrated proficiency in English with International: $25 376 per through skills learning minimum scores of: 100 points E U nnAnalyse and research aspects of linguistics, cultural - IELTS (Academic English only) Domestic: Fee place $18 208 per studies and the place of English in today‘s world 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 100 points E nnFor more information: commercial.unimelb.edu.au - TOEFL (paper-based test) 577 + TWE 4.5 Delivery mode: On-campus lectures in Parkville - TOEFL (computer-based test) 233 + 4.5 and Hawthorn. essay rating Duration: 1 year full time intensive. - TOEFL (internet-based test) 79 + Writing 21, Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2 Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13 - Pearson Test of English (Academic) 58–64 inclusive and no communicative skill below 50. Master of Evaluation nnDelivered by Centre for Program Evaluation, the nnFour-year undergraduate degree in social or Fees 2013 only program of its type in Australia human science, or International: $25 376 per nnDevelops specialist skills with wide application in nnPostgraduate qualification in social or human 100 points E industry, business, government, education and science, or Domestic: CSPs available R research. nnRelevant undergraduate degree and at least three Education Fee place $18 208 per 100 points E Delivery mode: On-campus lectures or online or years documented relevant work experience. combination of both. nnResearch students must maintain grade average Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. of 75% in all coursework to progress to thesis. Streams: Research stream available. Entry: Semester 1. Master of Global Studies in nnInternationalise your curriculum and pedagogy nnAn approved degree and an approved teaching Education nnUnderstand how global processes affect our qualification, or Fees 2013 lives, social institutions and work, and the impact nnCompleted an approved four-year teaching International and Domestic: on education degree, or $15 040 per 100 points E nnAdministered by UoM Commercial. For more nnCompleted an approved equivalent qualification info: commercial.unimelb.edu.au which is recognised by the MGSE as evidence of Delivery mode: Online. adequate preparation for the course, and have a record of professional or teaching experience in a Duration: Approx. 2 years part time. field and at a level acceptable to the MGSE. Entry: Apr 2014. Master of Instructional nnLearn to lift student achievement, improve your nnAn honours degree in education, or Leadership school‘s performance, and lead teaching and nnA postgraduate certificate or postgraduate Fees 2013 learning diploma in the field of education, or Not available to international nnDeveloped by leading education academics. nnAn appropriate four-year degree, or equivalent, students in 2013, but will be Duration: 2 years part time. and at least two years documented relevant offered in 2014 Entry: Semester 1 professional experience. Domestic: Fee place $18 208 per 100 points E Master of Literacy nnAcquire specialist knowledge in literacy and nnAn undergraduate degree and a fourth-year level Fees 2013 leadership. teaching qualification, or equivalent, or Not available to international Duration: 2 years part time. nnA four-year teaching degree or equivalent. students Entry: Semester 1. Domestic: CSPs available R Fee place $18 208 per 100 points E Master of Modern Languages nnSuitable for teachers wishing to specialise in nnUndergraduate degree and fourth-year level Education teaching Languages Other Than English (LOTE). education qualification or equivalent, or Fees 2013 Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. nnFour-year education degree or equivalent. International: $25 376 per Stream A: For qualified teachers who wish to nnApplicants are also required to have completed 100 points E register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) three-year post-VCE major in a language other Domestic: CSPs available R as a Languages Other Than English teacher (requires than English, or have a high degree of proficiency Fee place $18 208 per 100 points E successful completion of supervised placements). in a language other than English. Stream B: For those who do not require VIT registration. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Numeracy nnGain detailed knowledge of student learning, nnAn undergraduate degree and a fourth-year level Fees 2013 numeracy pedagogy and assessment. teaching qualification, or equivalent, or Not available to international Duration: 2 years part time. nnA four-year teaching degree or equivalent. students Entry: Semester 1. Domestic: CSPs available R Fee place $18 208 per 100 points E Master of Teaching English to nnProvides specialist training in teaching English to nnUndergraduate degree and a fourth-year level Speakers of Other Languages speakers of other languages. education qualification or equivalent, or (TESOL) Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. nnFour-year education degree or equivalent, or Fees 2013 Stream A: For qualified teachers who wish to nnUndergraduate degree and Certificate in International: $25 376 per register with VIT as a TESOL teacher (requires English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) or 100 points E successful completion of supervised placements). equivalent, plus two years relevant, documented Domestic: CSPs available R Stream B: For those who do not require professional experience, or Fee place $20 160 per 100 points E VIT registration. nnFour-year undergraduate degree with significant component of English Language Studies or Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. equivalent.

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Degree Y KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Tertiary Education nnFor senior-level academic and professional nnUndergraduate degree or equivalent Management tertiary education staff, featuring expert nnAt least five years relevant experience Fees 2013 perspectives on tertiary education nnCurrent employment in the sector Domestic and International: Fee nnOffers access to the latest research on local nnEmployer support to attend the program. place $28 000 per 100 points E and international tertiary education issues, and practical skills for leading and managing successfully in tertiary institutions nnDelivered by the LH Martin Institute. Delivery mode: A mix of residential and online learning modes of study supported by extensive program resources. Duration: 2 years part time. Entry: Semester 1.

RESEARCH DEGREES Degree Y KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Educational nnQualifies you to practise as a registered nnFour-year degree with honours in psychology, or Psychology/Doctor of psychologist and become a member of the nnEquivalent qualification in psychology that renders Philosophy Australian Psychological Society applicant eligible for Associate Membership of the Fees 2013 nnDevelops advanced research skills. Australian Psychological Society. International: $25 376 per Duration: 4 years full time/8 years part time. nnThe personal suitability of applicants for 100 points E T Professional accreditation: Australian professional training, as assessed by referee Domestic: RTS places available T Psychological Society. reports and/or personal interviews, will also be taken into account. Entry: Semester 1 Master of Philosophy nnInternationally recognised research masters nnFour-year undergraduate honours-level degree in Fees 2013 degree, requiring completion of a 30 000– discipline appropriate to proposed research, with International: $25 376 per 40 000-word thesis. minimum average of 75%, or 100 points E T Duration: 1.5 years full time/3 years part time. nnCompletion of Postgraduate Certificate in Domestic: RTS places available T Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Educational Research, with minimum average of 75%. Doctor of Education nnFor experienced professionals with educational nnMasters degree or equivalent in discipline of (by Research) responsibilities. education or cognate field relevant to proposed Fees 2013 Duration: 3 years full time/6 years part time. area of study, with at least 75% average over the course International: $25 376 per Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. 100 points E T nnDocumented record of at least five full-time equivalent years of professional or teaching Domestic: RTS places available T E experience in field relevant to proposed area Full fee $18 208 per 100 points of study nnEvidence of capacity to undertake research (eg completion of research masters thesis, producing a sustained policy document, conference presentations, articles in professional journals). Doctor of Philosophy nnRequires completion of thesis of approximately nnFour-year undergraduate honours-level degree in Fees 2013 80 000 words, which comprises a substantial discipline appropriate to proposed research, with International: $25 376 per piece of original research. minimum average of 75%, or 100 points E T Duration: 3 years full time/6 years part time. nnCompletion of Postgraduate Certificate in Domestic: RTS places available T Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Educational Research with minimum average of 75%.

Notes: Q Courses are delivered on campus unless otherwise indicated. W Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for 2014 entry. Students must also meet English language requirements (see page 122). Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. E Fees shown are for 2013. Fees are subject to annual review and are usually shown as course fee per 100 points. If course duration is one year part time or less, the fee for the entire course is shown. Most postgraduate certificates comprise 50 points of study and most professional certificates comprise 25 points of study. 100 points is equivalent to one EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) or a standard annual full-time load. For details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). R Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are only available to eligible domestic students. See page 116 for details. T Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees under the Australian government‘s Research Training Scheme (RTS). See page 116 for details. International students pay full fees but are frequently supported by scholarships. For more information, see page 20. Y All programs are subject to having sufficient student enrolment numbers for the program to be delivered. U Master of Teaching (Secondary) and Master of English in a Global Context students undertake accelerated study, completing 150 points in one year.

50 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au Melbourne School of Engineering

Help engineer a better future.

PURSUE OPPORTUNITIES YOUR CAREER IN AROUND THE GLOBE ENGINEERING in Australia The Melbourne School of Engineering Our graduates work around the world, is Australia‘s leading school for building successful careers in the Engineering and Technology, ranked engineering profession, business and

in the world Engineering number one in Australia and number many other fields. They are employed 25 in the world.Q We have Australia‘s by top international organisations #25 first European-accredited engineering including Agilent Technologies, for Engineering and Technology courses, opening more global career Boston Consulting Group, Ericsson, Times Higher Education World opportunities for our graduates. ExxonMobil, Ford Motor Company, University Rankings 2012–2013 Google, Kodak, KPMG, Oracle Systems, We offer an advanced, internationally Parsons Brinckerhoff, Shell, SKM and recognised professional Master of Toshiba. They work in a wide range of Engineering in 11 specialisations, roles, including as consulting engineers, supported by a generous scholarship business analysts and government program. project advisers, developing new The school is a research leader, computing technologies, building working with many partners to create skyscrapers or providing infrastructure engineering solutions to some of the for developing countries. Top industry major problems facing society. Our key employers actively recruit our projects include the development of a graduates, with 55 leading companies bionic eye, building sustainable cities, involved in our careers program. Our global water resource management, students and graduates have access carbon sequestration, nanotechnology- to a wide variety of graduate positions, based drug delivery and next generation vacation work and voluntary positions. internet technologies. We are home to many major research centres focused on everything from automotive I get to learn technology to neural engineering. from passionate academics Q Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012–2013 “My course has been really interesting with a great collection of guest lecturers and enthusiastic and passionate academics. Everyone is genuinely interested in being here and my fellow students bring a wide range of professional experience with them.” Marcelle Gannon Master of Energy Systems

coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 51 GREAT SUPPORT AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ACCREDITATION We offer many services and Our courses are recognised and opportunities to enhance your campus accredited by professional associations. experience and complement your We have Australia‘s first European- studies. You will have access to: accredited engineering course, meaning „„A generous scholarship program our graduates can pursue their careers around the globe. „„A dedicated Student Services Centre „„Graduate lounges to promote For information on professional teamwork, group study, new accreditation of specific courses, please friendships and networks check the relevant course entry in the table on the following pages. „„Well-equipped computer labs „„Engineering student clubs and I gained a great societies (eg the Engineering Music peer group from Society) Melbourne „„Career planning services from a dedicated Engineering Careers Team 1st in Australia to get “The field trips, where we „„Language and learning skills advisers experienced the natural based within the school. European environment for ourselves, accreditation enabled us to put into practice through EUR-ACE® what we had learned in the lecture theatre. Graduating from Melbourne gave me an excellent peer group to tap into for when I began my career.” Penny Rogers Environmental Engineer, GHD Master of Engineering Environmental Engineering

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52 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au International students cannot usually enrol part time due to visa requirements. eng.unimelb.edu.au PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES Q W Degree KEY FEATURES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Engineering Master of Engineering nnInternationally recognised, allowing graduates to nnUndergraduate degree with minimum 65% Fees 2013 practise as engineers in many countries around average in final two years International: $33 184 per year E the world nnAt least 25 points of relevant tertiary-level Domestic: CSPs available R nnSuited to engineering graduates seeking mathematics and at least 25 points of relevant internationally recognised professional tertiary-level science. University of Melbourne Fee place $26 976 per year E accreditation, non-engineering graduates with subjects Linear Algebra and Calculus 2 are appropriate maths and science backgrounds, considered relevant tertiary-level mathematics who want to study and qualify as professionally nnIndividual streams have specific maths and accredited engineers, and students articulating science prerequisites. For details see from bachelors degrees at the University eng.unimelb.edu.au/study/graduate of Melbourne with a major or sequence in engineering systems. Duration: 3 years full time, up to 6 years part time (credit of up to 1 year is available to eligible applicants). Professional accreditation: Engineers Australia, Y EUR-ACE® European accreditation. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Engineering streams Biomedical Engineering Spans the fields of technology, medicine and biology. Key topics include biomechanical engineering, bioengineering, bioinformatics and biosignals. Applications include the modelling of biological processes and the creation of new medical treatments or devices. Biomolecular Engineering Teaches the development of large-scale processes using microbial, plant or animal cells for applications in fields including biotechnology, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, minerals and energy. In addition to the ME professional accreditation specified above, the Biomolecular stream is also accredited by IChemE. Chemical Engineering Investigates invention, design and implementation of chemical processes through which raw materials are converted into valuable products. In addition to the ME professional accreditation specified above, the Chemical Engineering stream is also accredited by IChemE. Civil Engineering Teaches the design and creation of infrastructure to support society. Sub-disciplines include sustainability, environmental processes, hydraulic engineering, transport and project management. Electrical Engineering Teaches the design and building of electrical and electronic devices on all scales, delivered by experts in broadband technology, telecommunications, signals processing and control systems. Environmental Engineering Provides engineering approaches to the sustainable solution of environmental challenges. Develops professional skills in environmental management. Key topics include hydrology, irrigation, water management and waste management. Geomatics Teaches the science and technology of measurement, mapping and visualisation such as satellite and photographic image processing, 3D computer visualisations and global positioning systems. In addition to the ME professional accreditation specified above, the Geomatics stream is also accredited by the Surveyors Registration Board of Victoria and provisionally accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Y Mechanical Engineering Explores the generation, conversion and use of energy, as well as design, construction and operation of devices and systems. Mechatronics Spans the study of mechanical, electrical and software engineering. Teaches the principles of control systems that use automation and computer control (such as robots). Software Engineering Combines an understanding of computer science, design, engineering management, mathematics and psychology to manage the development, maintenance and production of large-scale software systems. In addition to the ME professional accreditation specified above, the Software stream is also accredited by the Australian Computer Society. Structural Engineering Applies mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and evaluation of materials and systems used in building load-bearing structures, such as roads, buildings and rail lines.

Other professional entry degrees available include the Master of Information Systems, the Master of Information Technology and the Master of Spatial Information Science. Course descriptions for these courses are available via the Melbourne School of Information. See page 70.

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Melbourne School of Engineering

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Energy Systems nnIntegrates study of the technology, business and nnUndergraduate degree in a relevant discipline Fees 2013 science of energy, focusing on the key areas such as Commerce, Science or Engineering with International: $33 184 per year E of evaluating energy systems, energy-related at least a 70% average and including one subject investment decisions, policy development of mathematics, statistics or other quantitative Domestic: Some CSPs available R and implementation, and greenhouse gas subject at an appropriate level. Students with Fee place $26 976 per year E management issues. at least 65% average, who meet all the other Duration: 1.5 years full time/3 years part time. criteria, will also require at least two years of documented and relevant work experience. Entry: Semester 1. Master of Engineering nnProvides engineers and scientists with skills nnFour-year undergraduate degree in engineering Management needed at the management level of technology- or an appropriate discipline with 65% average or Fees 2013 based enterprises, plus financial, investment equivalent evaluation and business skills necessary to International: $33 184 per year E nnThree-year undergraduate degree in an operate in diverse areas of technology. appropriate discipline with an average of 65% Domestic: Fee place $26 976 per year E Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. and at least two years of full-time, documented Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. and relevant work experience since graduation.

Master of Engineering Project nnProvides theoretical and practical principles of nnFour-year undergraduate degree in engineering Management project management for professionals requiring or an appropriate discipline with 65% average or Fees 2013 advanced project management skills equivalent, or International: $33 184 per year E nnKey topics include procurement, project team nnThree-year undergraduate degree in an leadership, staff employment conditions and appropriate discipline with 65% average or Domestic: Fee place $26 976 per year E mechanisms, and styles of project management. equivalent, and at least two years of full-time, Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. documented and relevant work experience since graduation. Professional accreditation: Australian Institute of Project Management. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Engineering nnIdeal for civil and structural engineering nnFour-year undergraduate degree in structural Structures professionals working with advanced design of or civil engineering with 65% average. Civil Fees 2013 engineering structures graduates will require one year of relevant work experience or 30% structural engineering International: $33 184 per year E nnKey topics include the study of ecologically sustainable building and design of structures to subjects in the final year of study, or Domestic: Fee place $26 976 nn per year E withstand extreme loading such as earthquake, Three-year undergraduate degree in structural wind, blast and fire. engineering with 65% average or equivalent, Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. and at least two years of full-time, relevant and documented work experience (or three years if Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. undergraduate degree is in civil engineering). Master of Environmental nnProvides advanced knowledge of principles nnFour-year undergraduate degree in engineering Engineering underpinning sustainable development and the with 65% average, or Fees 2013 opportunity to gain skills in engineering practice nnThree-year undergraduate degree in an of environmental management International: $33 184 per year E appropriate discipline with 65% average and at nnKey topics include water resources management, least two years of full-time, documented and Domestic: Fee place $26 976 per year E energy and development technologies. relevant work experience. Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

54 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au David Mah and Michael Qiu were successful participants in the 2012 Melbourne Accelerator Program, supporting student startup companies.

International students cannot usually enrol part time due to visa requirements. eng.unimelb.edu.au Engineering Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Nanoelectronic nnProvides electrical and electronic engineers with nnFour-year undergraduate electrical engineering Engineering technological skills to design nanoelectronic degree with 65% final-year average, or Fees 2013 circuits and systems, and the theory, concepts nnThree-year undergraduate degree in an and design methodology to translate industry International: $33 184 per year E appropriate discipline and at least two years design processes and goals into reliable and of full-time, documented and relevant work Domestic: Fee place $26 976 robust products. per year E experience. Duration: 1.5 years full time/3 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Telecommunications nnFor electrical and electronic engineering nnFour-year electrical engineering degree with at Engineering graduates seeking to develop knowledge least 65% final-year average. Fees 2013 and skills in optimal network design, network management and network security for modern International: $33 184 per year E telecommunications networks. Domestic: Fee place $26 976 per year E Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

RESEARCH DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Philosophy nnDevelops advanced skills in conducting nnFour-year undergraduate honours-level degree in Fees 2013 independent and sustained research a discipline appropriate to the proposed research International: $34 080 per year E T nnThesis demonstrating critical application of with 75% average, or Domestic: RTS places available T specialist knowledge and making independent nnCompletion of the University of Melbourne‘s contribution to existing research in the field. professional Master of Engineering with a Duration: 1.5–2 years full time/3–4 years part time. minimum 75% average. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Doctor of Philosophy nnDesigned for graduates to demonstrate academic nnFour-year undergraduate honours-level degree in Fees 2013 leadership, independence, creativity and a discipline appropriate to the proposed research International: $34 080 per year E T innovation in research work with 75% average, or Domestic: RTS places available T nnCreates expertise in a specialised area and nnCompletion of the University of Melbourne‘s develops advanced, transferable skills. professional Master of Engineering with Duration: 3 years full time/6 years part time. minimum 75% average. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

Notes: Q Courses are delivered on campus unless otherwise indicated. W Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for 2014 entry. Students must also meet English language requirements (see page 122). Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. E Fees shown are for 2013 and assume full-time study unless otherwise indicated. Fees are subject to annual review and are normally shown as course fee per year. One year is equivalent to one EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) or a standard annual full-time study load. If a course duration is one year or less, an estimate of the total program fee is shown. For further details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). R Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are only available to eligible domestic students. See page 116 for details. T Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees under the Australian government‘s Research Training Scheme (RTS). See page 116 for details. International students pay full fees but are frequently supported by scholarships. For more information, see page 20. Y Provisionally accredited; the process for obtaining full accreditation is under way and will be finalised in 2013.

coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 55 Office for Environmental Programs

Advance the sustainability agenda.

YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE At the Office for Environmental Programs (OEP) you‘ll be warmly welcomed by our friendly team, who strive to enrich your academic experience. You‘ll receive individual course planning advice to ensure that 15–60 million the subjects you take are right for you. new jobs could be created Our regular events will expose you to worldwide in a low-carbon economy the latest in environmental thinking and give you the opportunity to network and CREATING LEADERS FOR A participate in workshops. SUSTAINABLE WORLD Proud to be a You‘ll be studying alongside students Design your own degree with the Melbourne graduate from all over the world, with different Graduate Environmental Program, an academic backgrounds and life The international reputation of international leader in interdisciplinary “ experiences. This will broaden your environmental education. Our the university was something perspective and help you understand personalised approach equips diverse that appealed to me, and the other viewpoints – valuable skills when graduates to meet 21st century trying to solve complex environmental program flexibility (streams) and sustainability challenges. issues. subject offerings in the Master The Graduate Environmental Program of Environment course were You‘ll benefit from new facilities in offers: our sustainably designed building, perfect for allowing me to hone „„Master of Environment including 24-hour computer access and my relatively broad interests. „„Postgraduate Diploma in Environment a dedicated study area. I‘m proud to tell people I „„Postgraduate Certificate in graduated from the University Environment. YOUR CAREER IN of Melbourne, and will always ENVIRONMENT look back fondly on my two The program is very flexible. You can Challenging, interdisciplinary, core years there. design your own degree, or pursue one subjects will give you the understanding ” of 13 streams specialising in everything and skills required in the growing Aaron Mayville from sustainable cities to energy environmental sector. efficiency or climate change. Research US Forest Service project subjects give you the opportunity The program is strongly linked with the Washington DC to conduct your own research in business community and government Master of Environment collaboration with an academic organisations through the Community supervisor, preparing you for a research and Industry Advisory Board, who advise higher degree such as a PhD. on trends in employment prospects, environmental research, policy, education Internship subjects (in Australia and and practice, and provide opportunities More info overseas) and industry-based research for industry-based research experiences. projects are also available, giving you the opportunity to gain practical, real-world Environment graduates progress to a +61 3 8344 5073 experience and establish networks wide range of career areas, including: query-environment@unimelb. during your studies. „„Environmental consultancy and edu.au Many graduates have already passed management successfully through the program „„Government – local, state, federal environment.unimelb.edu.au and are making a difference in their „„Non-government organisations facebook.com/ homes, communities and careers. „„Sustainability Education OfficeforEnvironmentalPrograms They contribute – in Australia and internationally – in the fields of „„PhD Research. twitter.com/OEPUniMelb engineering, science, social science, business, media and communications, Our graduates have been employed by environment.unimelb.edu.au architecture, conservation, information leading companies such as the United and click on ‘prospectus‘ technology, law, food security and more. Nations, Ceres Environmental Park, Cool blogs.unimelb.edu.au/ Australia, Eco-buy, HOK Architects, environment Melbourne Water, Net Balance, URS and various government agencies.

56 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au International students cannot usually enrol part time due to visa requirements. environment.unimelb.edu.au PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Environment Master of Environment nnInterdisciplinary program 200 point program: Fees 2013 nnChoice of tailored program or specialised course of nnUndergraduate degree in relevant Fees are charged on a per-subject basis study (streams). discipline with weighted 65% International: $27 776–$32 192 Duration: average or higher in final year of per year E 200 point program: 2 years full time. Part-time study study. Domestic: CSPs available R available. 100 point program: Fee place $19 608–$26 648 per year E 100 point program: 1 year full time. Part-time study nnHonours degree in relevant available. discipline with overall weighted 65% Streams: Climate Change; Conservation, Restoration average or higher in final year of and Landscape Management; Development; study or equivalent Education; Energy Efficiency Modelling and nnAdvanced standing (credit) may Implementation; Energy Studies; Environmental be granted for equivalent previous Science; Governance, Policy and Communication; study or relevant work experience. Integrated Water Catchment Management; Public The Master of Environment Health; Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Regions; (Environmental Science) has an Sustainable Forests; Waste Management. additional entry requirement: Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Applicants must have completed at least 25% of a full-time year of study in biology, chemistry or earth sciences.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Postgraduate Certificate in Environment nnGraduate subjects taught by 10 faculties at the nnUndergraduate degree in relevant Fees 2013 University of Melbourne discipline, with overall weighted Fees are charged on a per-subject basis nnDiverse subjects covering range of environmental 65% average or higher in final year of study. International: $13 888–$16 096 total study areas from wildlife management, social program fee E research and policy to hydrological processes and conservation genetics. Domestic: Fee place $9804–$13 324 total program fee E Duration: 6 months full time. Part-time study available. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Postgraduate Diploma in Environment nnGraduate subjects taught by 10 faculties at the nnUndergraduate degree in relevant Fees 2013 University of Melbourne discipline, with overall weighted Fees are charged on a per-subject basis nnDiverse subjects covering range of environmental 65% average or higher in final year of study. International: study areas from wildlife management, social research and policy to hydrological processes and $27 776 –$32 192 per year E conservation genetics. Domestic: CSPs available R Fee place $19 608– $26 648 per year E Duration: 1 year full time. Part-time study available. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

Notes: Q Courses are delivered on campus unless otherwise indicated. W Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for 2014 entry. Students must also meet English language requirements (see page 122). Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. E Fees shown are for 2013 and assume full-time study unless otherwise indicated. Fees are subject to annual review and are normally shown as course fee per year. One year is equivalent to one EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) or a standard annual full-time load. If a course duration is one year or less, an estimate of the total program fee is shown. For further details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). Fees provided are subject-based. Fees are indicative only and may vary depending on number of subjects undertaken, their credit point value and discipline band for each subject. Actual tuition fees will be the sum of fees for all subjects in which you enrol. R Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are only available to eligible domestic students. See page 116 for details.

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STUDY WITH A GLOBAL NURSING LEADER Nursing at Melbourne influences The Melbourne School of Health professional practice through high- Sciences is a vibrant interdisciplinary quality education, practice-based school that comprises nursing, research, and engagement with key physiotherapy and social work. It is health providers. Our philosophy is that one of five graduate schools in the professional experience and practice- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and based research are integral to the Health Sciences, and is internationally education of nurses and to advancing renowned for global leadership in the profession. Our degrees recognise teaching, learning, health and social the nature of contemporary healthcare research, policy and practice. delivery in light of the impact of rapidly changing medical and information LEARN FROM LEADING technologies, consumer demand and EXPERTS economic and health policy. Our academic staff are leading experts Your career in Nursing who use the latest research in teaching, Master of Nursing Science graduates Great education in learning and practice, drawing on are immediately employable following a beautiful city strong research programs in health and registration with the Nursing and community services. Midwifery Board of Australia. “The opportunity to be Combining undergraduate experience, involved in a world-class the fast-track masters and a dedicated school, getting a great research training pathway ensures education in a beautiful part graduates are prepared for roles that of the world does not come enhance the health and wellbeing of society while demonstrating leadership along very often. It‘s a great in the advancement of nursing. Nurses city to live in, with different work in a variety of settings, including things to do every day. It tertiary teaching hospitals, primary is a very cultured city with care, rehabilitation, aged care and acute different restaurants and cafes and community mental healthcare facilities. Within these settings you can that always have something specialise in paediatrics, neonatal care, that you‘re looking for.” I made the right cancer and palliative care, acute and choice critical care and emergency care. Michael Killip Doctor of Physiotherapy “I chose Nursing at Melbourne PHYSIOTHERAPY because the course focuses a Vancouver, Canada Physiotherapy plays a major role in great deal on human science the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and physiology, which is really and management of disability and helpful in understanding illness disorders of human movement and and disease in patients. I also function. It includes movement like the fact that in my final year rehabilitation, manual therapy, a range of physiotherapy interventions and I have the option to specialise lifestyle advice. As primary contact in a specific area of nursing.” practitioners, physiotherapists make informed and collaborative clinical Narin Salan decisions regarding health and Master of Nursing Science wellbeing.

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58 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au Your career in Physiotherapy CONTEMPORARY FACILITIES, Doctor of Physiotherapy graduates DEDICATED EDUCATORS are eligible for registration through the Our facilities are state of the art and Australian Physiotherapy Registration enable you to practise and refine your Board. skills while being instructed by our You‘ll work across a variety of dedicated educators. Clinical education and fieldwork placements are chosen to healthcare settings, including: Health Sciences give you the best educational outcome. „„Hospitals This ensures you have access to the „„Private practice best possible facilities and practical „„Sporting and rehabilitation facilities experience at Melbourne. „„Home and community PROFESSIONAL „„Government and industry ACCREDITATION „„Research. Our courses are recognised and accredited by professional associations. SOCIAL WORK For information on professional Social workers are committed to accreditation of specific courses, please the pursuit of social justice, the check the relevant course entry in the enhancement of quality of life and the table on the following pages. development of the full potential of each individual, group and community The Master of Social Work in society. They address the barriers, is an Australian Association Gaining skills for inequities and injustices in society of Social Workers-accredited career as well as with active involvement in situations of qualification. It is an entry personal distress and crisis. qualification into the for life social work profession Your career in Social Work and has been determined “Every subject has opened to meet the Australian Graduates of the Master of Social Work up new ways of thinking Social Work Education and are eligible for membership of the to me. The social policy Accreditation Standards Australian Association of Social Workers. subject enabled me to (ASWEAS). Membership is recognised Australia- consider theories about how wide and in many other countries. we structure our society As a social worker you‘ll be employable and share resources. The in a range of government and communications subject was community service agency settings, really practical; we learned focused on: important things like listening „„Children and counselling skills. So it‘s „„Youth and family skills for life in that way as well „„Women as for career. „„Health and mental health ” „„Ageing Kylie Kuppe „„Refugees and asylum seekers Master of Social Work „„Justice and correctional services work „„Community counselling „„Advice, support and resource services. More info

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PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Nursing Science nnPrepares graduates for professional practice as nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline or Fees 2013 registered nurses. equivalent International: $24 096 per year E Duration: 2 years full time. nnPersonal statement Domestic: CSPs available R Professional accreditation: Nursing and Midwifery nnContact details for two referees. Fee place $15 488 per year E Board of Australia. Entry: Semester 1. Master of Social Work nnPrepares graduates for professional practice in a nnUndergraduate degree Fees 2013 diverse range of social work contexts nnAt least 40 hours documented relevant work International: $25 792 per year E nnProvides nationally and internationally experience Domestic: CSPs available R benchmarked course of study in theory and nnPersonal statement practice of social work. Fee place $17 600 per year E nnProfessional referee report. Duration: 2 years full time. Part time study available. Professional accreditation: Australian Association of Social Workers. Entry: Semester 1. Doctor of Physiotherapy nnAustralia‘s first three-year entry-to-practice nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline, Fees 2013 graduate masters-level program completed within last 10 years International: $38 944 per year E nnNew benchmark in 21st century education. nnSuccessful completion of prerequisite tertiary Domestic: CSPs available R Duration: 3 years full time. subjects in human anatomy and human physiology or equivalent (one of each) Fee place $31 424 per year E Professional accreditation: Australian Physiotherapy Registration Board. nnMulti-mini interview (MMI). Entry: Semester 1.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Postgraduate Certificate in nnExtends nursing knowledge and skills into area of nnAt least one year of clinical experience as Nursing Practice specialty nursing practice Registered Nurse within five years prior to Fees 2013 nnDevelops clinical competencies in workplace application Not available to international environment; assessed by clinical experts. nnCurrent unrestricted registration with Nursing and students Duration: 1 year (part time only). Midwifery Board of Australia in area of specialty practice Domestic: Fee place $15 776 per Streams: Acute and Critical Care, Critical Care, year E Emergency, Paediatrics, Mental Health, Rural Critical nnCurrent employment and clinical support in Care, Cancer and Palliative Care, and Mental Health. specialty area. Entry: Semester 1. Postgraduate Certificate in nnEnhances knowledge and skills in specific areas nnApplicant must be qualified to practise as Physiotherapy Y of physiotherapy physiotherapist and registered with National Fees 2013 nnSeveral areas of practice available. Registration Board International: $16 368 total program Duration: 1 semester (intensive mode). nnAt least two years clinical experience (including one year in area of specialisation for fee U Streams: Paediatrics; Woman‘s Health and Pelvic specialist streams) Domestic: Fee place $14 320 total Floor Physiotherapy. nnAcademic achievement and clinical experience program fee E Entry: Semester 1. considered. Postgraduate Diploma in nnExtends nursing knowledge into area of specialty nnUndergraduate degree in nursing or equivalent Nursing Practice nursing to develop level of clinical competence nnAt least one year of clinical experience as Fees 2013 consistent with proficient specialty practice Registered Nurse within five years prior to International: $24 576 per year E nnDevelops greater depth and complexity of application knowledge in a speciality. Domestic: Fee place $15 776 per nnCurrent unrestricted registration with Nursing and year E Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. Midwifery Board of Australia in area of specialty Streams: Acute and Critical Care, Critical Care, practice Emergency, Paediatrics, Mental Health, Rural Critical nnCurrent employment and clinical support in Care, Cancer and Palliative Care, and Mental Health. specialty area. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Advanced Nursing nnProvides confidence and skills to provide best nnUndergraduate degree in nursing or equivalent Practice possible healthcare for patients nnAt least one year of clinical experience as Fees 2013 nnGraduates assume major responsibility in Registered Nurse within five years prior to International: $24 576 per year E developing new professional roles, devising new application models of care and overseeing dynamic changes Domestic: Fee place $15 776 per nnCurrent unrestricted registration with Nursing and year E to practice. Midwifery Board of Australia in area of specialty Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. practice (subjects with clinical components only) Streams: Coursework, Nurse Practitioner, Minor nnCurrent employment and clinical support in Thesis. specialty area (subjects with clinical components Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. only). Master of Physiotherapy nnMeets needs of qualified and experienced nnApplicant must be qualified to practise as a Fees 2013 physiotherapists to advance theoretical and physiotherapist and registered with Australian International: $36 192 per year E clinical skills in chosen field of practice. Physiotherapy Registration Board Domestic: Fee place $28 640 per Duration: 1 year full time/up to 4 years part time. nnAt least two years clinical experience (including year E Streams: Musculoskeletal and General. one year in the area of specialisation for specialist Entry: Semester 1. streams) nnAcademic achievement and clinical experience considered by selection committee. It is generally expected that applicants have at least 70% average in undergraduate degree.

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RESEARCH DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Advanced Social nnCombines coursework with extensive nnQualifying Australian Bachelor of Social Work or Work (Research) independent research in social work equivalent within last 10 years with 75% average Fees 2013 nnEncourages advanced practice-oriented and or higher International: $32 544 per year E T theoretical approach to learning to ensure close nnEligibility for membership to Australian links between theory and practice Association of Social Workers Domestic: RTS places available T nnSupports self-directed and lifelong learning. nnTwo years documented, professional social work Duration: 1.5 years full time/3 years part time. practice. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Philosophy nnInternationally recognised research masters nnFour-year undergraduate honours-level degree in Fees 2013 degree discipline appropriate to proposed research with International: $32 544 per year E T nnDevelops advanced skills in conducting 75% average, or qualification or combination of qualifications considered to be equivalent Domestic: RTS places available T independent and sustained research nnThesis demonstrating critical application of nnApplicants generally required to have completed specialist knowledge and making independent research project/component that accounts for at contribution to existing scholarship. least 25% of one year‘s work at fourth-year or at masters level Duration: 1.5 years full time/3 years part time. nnAdditional requirements may include curriculum Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. vitae, referee reports and research proposal nnFor further information about entry requirements, refer to gradresearch.unimelb.edu.au/handbooks/

mphil/admission.html Health Sciences Doctor of Philosophy nnUndertake substantial piece of original research nnFour-year undergraduate honours-level degree in Fees 2013 under academic supervision. discipline appropriate to proposed research with International: Physio: $32 544 Duration: 3 years full time/6 years part time. 75% average, or qualification or combination of qualifications considered to be equivalent per year E T Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Nursing & Social Work: $25 504 nnApplicants generally required to have completed per year E T research project/component that accounts for at least 25% of one year‘s work at fourth-year or at Domestic: RTS places available T masters level nnAdditional requirements may include curriculum vitae, referee reports and research proposal nnFor further information about entry requirements, refer to gradresearch.unimelb.edu.au/handbooks/ phd/admission.html

Notes: Q Courses are delivered on campus unless otherwise indicated. W Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for 2014 entry. Students must also meet English language requirements (see page 122). Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. E Fees shown are for 2013 and assume full-time study unless otherwise indicated. Fees are subject to annual review and are normally shown as course fee per year. One year is equivalent to one EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) or a standard annual full-time study load. If a course duration is one year or less, an estimate of the total program fee is shown. For further details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). R Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are only available to eligible domestic students. See page 116 for details. T Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees under the Australian government‘s Research Training Scheme (RTS). See page 116 for details. International students pay full fees but are frequently supported by scholarships. For more information, see page 20. Y Subject to sufficient enrolment numbers for the course to be delivered. U Fees shown are for 2013 and are subject to annual review. The total EFTSL for this course is 0.25, which is taken in intensive mode over one semester. One EFTSL is equivalent to one standard annual full-time study load. For details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students).

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Be part of a school that teaches you how to think, not what to think.

professionally oriented LEARNING ENVIRONMENT masters degrees The GSHSS provides purpose- The Graduate School of Humanities and built facilities and flexible learning Social Sciences (GSHSS) is a place of environments reflecting a contemporary intellectual engagement and new levels approach to teaching and learning. of collegiality. Collaborative work and social spaces This specialised graduate school has allow students to network, exchange been designed to provide you with the ideas and socialise with peers, ability to interpret and deal with real- employers and community leaders, world situations, and the skills to make fostering a strong cohort experience. a positive impact on the world. Dedicated professional staff provide high-level support and enrichment services to graduate students. My stepping stone #23 in the world to a successful for Arts and Humanities, and Social Sciences career Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012–13 “For me studying at the University of Melbourne means putting in the effort and working hard at one of the best tertiary institutions as a stepping stone towards a successful career in the future.” Anatoli Amanatidis Master of International Relations

62 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH THINKERS, SCHOLARS AND The Faculty of Arts and GSHSS LEADERS have an outstanding reputation for Our graduates secure careers in a research, and attract high-achieving diverse range of industries in the private graduate students who benefit from and public sectors. Alumni of graduate internationally recognised scholars programs at the Faculty of Arts are with global networks. More than 200 prominent in political, cultural and academic research staff are currently academic arenas, and in business and supervising research students across a industry in Australia and internationally. diverse range of specialisations.

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PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Executive Master of Arts nnOnly program of its kind in Australia 200 point program: (EMA) nnBrings together social engagement and ethical leadership nnUndergraduate degree or equivalent Fees 2013 with real-world skills to effect real change nnStatement of intent. International: $27 360 per nnDeveloped in consultation with industry, government and 150 point program: year E community sector nnBachelor of Arts degree or equivalent Domestic: CSPs available R nnIncludes internship option. nnStatement of intent. Fee place $22 688 per year E Duration: 100 point program: Part-time study not available for 200 point program: 1.5–2 years full time. nnBachelor of Arts (Honours) degree or this program. 150 point program: 1.5 years full time. equivalent 100 point program: 1 year full time. nnStatement of intent. Entry: Semester 1, Semester 2 for the 200 point program only. Master of Cultural nnCombines theory and practice 200 point program: T Materials Conservation nnEmphasises philosophical, intellectual and scientific aspects nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline Fees 2013 of cultural materials conservation with minimum H2B (70%) average in relevant International: $27 104 per nnIncludes internship option. subjects or equivalent. T year E Duration: 150 point program: Domestic: CSPs available R 200 point program: 2 years full time. nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline Fee place $20 832 per year E 150 point program: 1.5 years full time. with minimum H2B (70%) average in relevant 100 point program: 1 year full time. subjects and at least one-year, full-time Part-time study available. documented, relevant work experience or equivalent. Professional accreditation: Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material. 100 point program: T Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. nnHonours degree in cognate discipline with minimum H2B (70%) average or equivalent, or nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline with minimum H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects and at least two years full-time documented, relevant work experience or equivalent. Master of International nnMultidisciplinary and professionally oriented degree with 200 point program: T Relations Asia-Pacific focus nnUndergraduate degree with minimum H2B Fees 2013 nnEngages with deep knowledge of key developments in (70%) average in major or equivalent. International: $27 104 per international relations 100 point program: T year E nnProvides relevant and practical skills for international careers nnHonours degree or equivalent in cognate Domestic: CSPs available R in government, private sector and NGO sector discipline with minimum H2B (70%) average, or nn Fee place $20 832 per year E nnIncludes internship option. Undergraduate degree in cognate area with minimum H2B (70%) average in major or Duration: equivalent, and at least two years documented, 200 point program: 2 years full time. relevant work experience. 100 point program: 1 year full time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Graduate Certificate in nnCan be first half of Graduate Diploma in Arts or academic nnUndergraduate degree or equivalent. Arts award in its own right Fees 2013 nnDevelops expertise in specialist area. International: $12 640 total Duration: 6 months full time. Part-time study available. program fee E Streams: A broad range of specialisations available. Domestic: Fee place $10 416 For more information, go to: graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/ total program fee E graduate-options.html Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Graduate Diploma in Arts nnDevelops expertise in specialist area equivalent to major nnUndergraduate degree or equivalent. Fees 2013 at undergraduate level or initial specialist training at graduate International: $25 280 per level. year E Duration: 1 year full time. Part-time study available. Domestic: Fee place $20 832 Streams: A broad range of specialisations available. per year E See website for details. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Postgraduate Certificate nnShort, coherent degree in specialist area of study. nnUndergraduate degree with major cognate in Arts Duration: 6 months full time. Part-time study available. to specialisation with minimum H2B (70%) average in major or equivalent, or Fees 2013 Streams: A broad range of specialisations available including International: $13 552 total Editing and Communications, Professional Ethics, and Public nnGraduate Diploma in Arts in area cognate program fee E Policy and Management. to specialisation with minimum H2B (70%) average or equivalent.T Domestic: Fee place $10 416 Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. total program fee E Postgraduate Diploma in nnAdvanced level of study allowing development of nnUndergraduate degree with major cognate Arts knowledge in specialist area. to specialisation with minimum H2B (70%) Fees 2013 Duration: 1 year full time. Part time study available. average in major or equivalent, or International: $27 104 per Streams: Broad range of specialisations available including nnGraduate Diploma in Arts in area cognate year E Editing and Communications, Arts and Cultural Management, to specialisation with minimum H2B (70%) average or equivalent.T Domestic: Fee place $20 832 Professional Ethics, Islamic Studies, Media and Communication, per year E and International Studies. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Applied nnUnderstand key research issues in applied 200 point program: Linguistics linguistics and gain skills to make substantial nnUndergraduate degree with minimum H2B (70%) Fees 2013 professional contribution to the field average or equivalent. International: $27 104 per nnAcquire advanced understanding of concepts, 100 point program: year E current issues and research methods in core areas nnFour-year honours degree in a cognate discipline with of applied linguistics. minimum H2B (70%) average or equivalent, or Domestic: Fee place $20 832 per year E Delivery mode: The 100 point program is available nnThree-year undergraduate degree in a cognate online, along with the second 100 points of the 200 discipline with minimum H2B (70%) average and point program, but is only available for international at least two years documented, relevant work students if they‘re outside Australia. Those present in experience, or Australia must do all subjects on campus. nnUndergraduate degree and graduate certificate in Duration: appropriate discipline with a minimum H2B (70%) 200 point program: 2 years full time. average, and at least two years documented, relevant professional experience. T 100 point program: 1 year full time. Streams: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Technology in Language Learning, Language Testing, English Language. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Art Curatorship nnAddresses museum activities including collection 200 point program: T Fees 2013 management, exhibition development and nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline with International: $27 104 per interpretation and conservation minimum H2B (70%) average or equivalent. year E nnProvides learning from leading professionals with 150 point program: T Domestic: Fee place $20 832 first-hand experience of arts and museum sectors nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline with per year E nnIncludes internship option. minimum H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects, Duration: and Postgraduate Certificate in Art History or equivalent, or 200 point program: 2 years full time. nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline with 150 point program: 1.5 years full time. minimum H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects 100 point program: 1 year full time. and at least one year documented, relevant work

Part time study available for all programs. experience or equivalent, or Humanities and Social Sciences Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. nnHonours degree in related discipline with minimum H2B (70%) average or equivalent. 100 point program: T nnHonours degree in cognate discipline, or nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline with minimum H2B (70%) average or equivalent, and at least two years documented, relevant work and/or professional experience. Master of Arts nnProvides theoretical and analytical tools to nnFour-year honours degree or equivalent in relevant (Professional and Applied understand central issues in professional and area of study with minimum H2B (70%) average, or Ethics) applied ethics nnUndergraduate degree or equivalent in relevant area Fees 2013 nnIncludes substantial thesis component and of study with minimum H2B (70%) average and two International: $27 104 per specialisations such as the ethics of health care, years documented, relevant professional experience. year E computing, business, politics and criminal justice, and broad themes of bioethics and global justice. Domestic: Fee place $20 832 per year E Duration: 1 year full time. Part-time study available. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Arts and nnPreparation for management career in the arts 200 point program: T Cultural Management industry, including performing and visual arts, nnUndergraduate degree (including at least 50 credit Fees 2013 cultural policy and arts administration points at second-year level or above in subjects International: $28 512 per nnProvides skills to manage projects, develop tenders, requiring written and analytical assessment) with year E manage small business, understand financial minimum H2B (70%) average or equivalent, or management, understand state, federal and nn Domestic: Fee place $22 432 Undergraduate degree with minimum H2B (70%) per year E international legislation and cultural property rights average and at least one year documented, relevant nnIncludes internship option. work experience or equivalent, or Duration: nnUndergraduate degree and Graduate Certificate in 200 point program: 2 years full time. Arts with minimum H2B (70%) average or equivalent. 150 point program: 1.5 years full time. 150 point program: T 100 point program: 1 year full time. nnHonours degree in an area of the arts, humanities Part-time study available for all programs. or languages with minimum H2B (70%) average or Stream: Moving Image. equivalent, or Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. nnPostgraduate diploma in an area of the arts, humanities or languages with minimum H2B (70%) average or equivalent. 100 point program: T nnHonours degree in arts management or cognate discipline with minimum H2B (70%) average or equivalent, or nnPostgraduate diploma in arts management or cognate discipline with minimum H2B (70%) average or equivalent, or nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline with minimum H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects and two years full-time, documented, relevant work experience or equivalent.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Creative nnDevelops skills in creative writing nnRelevant undergraduate degree with minimum H2B Writing, Publishing and nnExplores links and shared skills between writer, (70%) average plus documented experience in writing, Editing editor and publisher and fiction and non-fiction editing or publishing Fees 2013 nnCovers fiction, poetry, poetics, non-fiction, nn3000-word creative writing folio. International: $27 104 per screenwriting, autobiography and theatre writing year E nnIncludes creative writing workshop. Domestic: Fee place $20 832 Duration: 2 years full time. Part-time study available. E per year Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Criminology nnProvides specialist training for professional 200 point program: T Fees 2013 qualification purposes for careers in criminology, nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline with International: $27 104 per the criminal justice system and social policy minimum H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects or year E nnExplores criminal behaviour, how crime is equivalent, or Domestic: Fee place $21 216 measured, and why crime occurs nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline and graduate per year E nnIncludes internship option. certificate in cognate discipline with minimum H2B (70%) average or equivalent. Duration: 200 point program: 2 years full time. 150 point program: T 150 point program: 1.5 years full time. nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline with 100 point program: 1 year full time. minimum H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects Part-time study available for all programs. and at least one year documented, relevant work Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. experience, or equivalent. 100 point program: T nnHonours degree in Criminology or cognate discipline with minimum H2B (70%) average or equivalent, or nnPostgraduate diploma in Criminology or cognate discipline with minimum H2B (70%) average or equivalent, or nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline, or subsequent additional qualification, with minimum H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects and two years documented, relevant work experience or equivalent. Master of Development nnProvides theoretical grounding and practical 200 point program: T Studies experience to address issues and debates of nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline with minimum Fees 2013 contemporary relevance to the developing world H2B (70%) average or equivalent. International: $28 512 per nnExplores key development concerns including 150 point program: T year E debt and poverty, globalisation, health and nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline with minimum transnationalism, culture and human rights, gender Domestic: Fee place $20 832 H2B (70%) average and at least one year of full-time, per year E relations, food and environmental security, and documented, relevant professional work experience, national sovereignty or equivalent. nnIncludes internship option. 100 point program: T Duration: nnHonours degree in Development Studies or in any 200 point program: 2 years full time. discipline with research component of relevance to 150 point program: 1.5 years full time. Development and minimum H2B (70%) average or 100 point program: 1 year full time. equivalent, or Part-time study available for all programs. nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline with Streams: Gender and Development. minimum H2B (70%) average and at least two years Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. full-time, documented, relevant professional work experience. Master of Global Media nnDesigned for graduates seeking careers in media 200 point program: T Communication and related cultural industries, government and nnUndergraduate degree with minimum H2B (70%) Fees 2013 non-governmental organisations, and international average or equivalent. bodies focusing on communication policy International: $27 104 per 150 point program: T year E nnDevelops skills in media writing, audience research nnHonours degree in any discipline with minimum H2B and knowledge of key sectors of media practice Domestic: Fee place $20 832 (70%) average or equivalent, or per year E nnIncludes internship option. nnPostgraduate Certificate in Arts (Media and Duration: Communications) with minimum H2B (70%) average 200 point program: 2 years full time. or equivalent, or 150 point program: 1.5 years full time. nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline with 100 point program: 1 year full time. minimum H2B (70%) average and at least one year Part-time study available for all programs. documented, relevant professional work experience. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. 100 point program: T nnHonours degree in Media and Communications or equivalent discipline with minimum H2B (70%) average, or nnPostgraduate Diploma in Arts (Media and Communications) with minimum H2B (70%) average or equivalent, or nnUndergraduate degree with minimum H2B (70%) average and at least two years documented, relevant professional work experience.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Islamic Studies nnAddresses historical and modern Islamic 200 point program: T Fees 2013 studies nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline with minimum International: $27 104 per nnIncorporates latest research and H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects or equivalent. year E teaching methods in the field. 150 point program: T Domestic: Fee place $20 832 Duration: nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline with minimum per year E 200 point program: 2 years full time. H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects and at least one year of 150 point program: 1.5 years full time. full-time, documented, relevant work experience or equivalent. 100 point program: 1 year full time. 100 point program: T Part-time study available for all programs. nnHonours degree in cognate discipline with minimum H2B (70%) Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. average or equivalent, or nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline with minimum H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects and at least two years of full-time, documented, relevant work experience or equivalent. Master of Journalism nnInvestigates fields such as media law, 200 point program: Fees 2013 management theory, globalisation and nnThree-year undergraduate degree with minimum International: $27 360 per climate change H2B (70%) average. year E nnEngages with ethical and legal issues 150 point program: Domestic: Fee place $22 688 that impact on journalism nnThree-year undergraduate degree in cognate discipline with per year E nnExplores how new media technologies minimum H2B (70%) average, or influence journalism practices nnThree-year undergraduate degree and graduate certificate in nnIncludes internship option. cognate discipline with minimum H2B (70%) average. Duration: 100 point program: 200 point program: 2 years full time. nnHonours degree in a cognate discipline with minimum H2B 150 point program: 1.5 years full time. (70%) average or equivalent, or 100 point program: 1 year full time. nnThree-year undergraduate degree in cognate discipline with Part-time study available for all programs. minimum H2B (70%) average, and at least two years documented, Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. relevant work experience. Master of Public Policy nnDesigned for current public, private 200 point program: T and Management and community sector leaders and nnUndergraduate degree with major area of study related to public Fees 2013 managers, and those wishing to begin a policy with minimum H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects or career in this field equivalent, or International: $28 160 per Humanities and Social Sciences year E nnFocuses on contemporary policy nnUndergraduate degree in any field with minimum H2B (70%) issues, high-level analysis and process Domestic: Fee place $21 216 average and at least two years full-time, documented, relevant per year E of government and public sector professional work experience in public or community sectors, or management equivalent. nnOffers extensive knowledge of 150 point program: T institutions, processes and problems of nnUndergraduate degree with a major area of study related to public modern government and policy making policy with minimum H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects nnIncludes internship option. and at least one year documented, relevant professional work Duration: experience or training or equivalent. 200 point program: 2 years full time. 100 point program: T 150 point program: 1.5 years full time. nnHonours degree or postgraduate diploma in a major area of study 100 point program: 1 year full time. related to public policy with research component and minimum Part-time study available for all programs. H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects or equivalent, or Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. nnUndergraduate degree with major related to public policy with minimum H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects and at least two years full-time, documented, relevant professional work experience or equivalent. Master of Publishing and nnHelps graduates build careers in 200 point program: T Communications publishing nnUndergraduate degree with minimum H2B (70%) average in major Fees 2013 nnCombines hands-on skills with analysis or equivalent. International: $27 104 per of publishing industry and associated 150 point program: T year E fields nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline with minimum Domestic: Fee place $20 832 nnIncludes internship option. H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects, and Postgraduate per year E Duration: Certificate in Arts (Editing and Communications) or equivalent, or 200 point program: 2 years full time. nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline with minimum 150 point program: 1.5 years full time. H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects and one year documented, 100 point program: 1 year full time. relevant work experience or equivalent, or Part-time study available for all programs. nnHonours degree in cognate discipline with minimum H2B (70%) Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. average or equivalent. 100 point program: T nnPostgraduate Diploma in Arts (Editing and Communications) with minimum H2B (70%) average, or nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline with minimum H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects, and Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Editing and Communications) with minimum H2B (70%) average and one year documented, relevant work experience or equivalent, or nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline with minimum H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects and two years full-time, documented, relevant professional experience.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Social Policy nnCombines sociology, politics, criminology, 200 point program: T Fees 2013 history, economics, geography and philosophy nnUndergraduate degree with major area of study International: $27 104 per year E nnReflects cutting-edge developments in social related to social policy with minimum H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects or equivalent, or Domestic: Fee place $20 832 per policy in areas such as employment, income year E support, education, health and climate change nnUndergraduate degree in any field with minimum nnIncludes internship option. H2B (70%) average and at least one year Duration: full-time, documented, relevant professional work 200 point program: 2 years full time. experience or equivalent. 100 point program: 1 year full time. 100 point program: T Part time study available for all programs. nnHonours degree with major area of study related Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. to social policy with minimum H2B (70%) average in relevant subjects or equivalent, or nnUndergraduate degree in any field and at least two years full-time, documented, relevant professional work experience or equivalent.

RESEARCH DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Arts (Research) nnDevelops advanced knowledge and skills through nnFour-year honours degree in an appropriate area Fees 2013 sustained, independent research in chosen area of study or closely related area from an Australian International: $27 104 per year E Y nnProvides opportunity to complete thesis that university or qualification or combination of qualifications considered to be equivalent Domestic: RTS places available Y demonstrates critical application of specialist knowledge and makes original contribution to nnGrade for the honours thesis component must be existing scholarship at least H2A (75%) and the overall honours result nnIncludes areas such as Asian Studies, Culture must be at least H2B (70%) and Communication, Historical and Philosophical nnApplicants must include thesis proposal and Studies, Languages and Linguistics, and Social writing sample. and Political Sciences. Duration: 1.5 years full time/3 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Doctor of Philosophy nnProvides opportunity to obtain internationally nnFour-year honours degree in an appropriate Fees 2013 recognised research degree area of study or closely related area with a International: $27 104 per year E Y nnBased on substantial piece of independent and minimum H2A (75%) average or qualification or combination of qualifications considered by the Domestic: RTS places available Y sustained research on an original topic under academic supervision RHD Committee to be equivalent nnIncludes research thesis that makes new and nnApplicants usually required to have completed innovative contribution to the discipline research project/component that accounts for nnIncludes areas such as Asian Studies, Culture at least 25% of one year‘s work at fourth-year or and Communication, Historical and Philosophical masters level. Studies, Languages and Linguistics, and Social and Political Sciences. Duration: 3 years full time/6 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

Notes: Q Courses are delivered on campus unless otherwise indicated. W Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for 2014 entry. Students must also meet English language requirements (see page 122). Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. E Fees shown are for 2013 and assume full-time study unless otherwise indicated. Fees are subject to annual review and are normally shown as course fee per year. One year is equivalent to one EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) or a standard annual full-time load. If a course duration is one year or less, an estimate of the total program fee is shown. For further details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). R Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are only available to eligible domestic students. See page 116 for details. T The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for referee reports or employer references to expand on any of the matters referred to in the selection criteria. Y Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees under the Australian government‘s Research Training Scheme (RTS). See page 116 for details. International students pay full fees but are frequently supported by scholarships. For more information, see page 20.

68 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au Melbourne School of Information

Enter a dynamic industry where graduates are in demand.

WHERE THE BRIGHTEST Our graduates work around the world, MINDS MEET building successful careers in the information technology and systems The University of Melbourne is in Australia and profession, in business and a range Australia‘s top university for information of other fields. They are employed by #1 technology, according to the Times in the world for top international organisations such as Higher Education World University Computer Science and Accenture, Boston Consulting Group, Rankings 2012–2013. We attract the Ericsson, Ernst & Young, Google, Information Systems brightest teaching and research minds #21 KPMG, Microsoft, Oracle Systems, in the field. QS World University Rankings by Subject 2012 PricewaterhouseCoopers and SKM. We offer world-class IT programs Examples of jobs you may undertake in Computer Science, Software include web and multimedia designer Technology Information Engineering, Informatics, Information or manager, games developer, systems Systems, Distributed Computing, engineer, network administrator, Spatial Information and Health IT. telecommunications engineer, IT consultant, IT manager, IT project Studying IT provides you with a fulfilling manager and business analyst. and varied career, as well as: „„Skills and knowledge that are GREAT SUPPORT, BRILLIANT globally portable and adaptable OUTCOMES across industries and environments There are many exciting opportunities „„ Fundamental IT knowledge that is to enhance your campus experience, highly valued by employers, because and many services to complement your Internship is the best it will not be outdated by changes in studies. You will have access to: technology My course has been vital „„A generous scholarship program “ „„The flexibility to pursue your in providing me with career passions and to work on exciting „„A dedicated Student Centre direction. Through the MIS projects alongside other high- „„A graduate lounge to promote work experience program, I performing students teamwork, group study and form was offered an internship at „„The ability to work across fields, new friendships and networks management consulting firm contributing to the advancement of „„Well-equipped computer labs DB Results. Participating in science, business, health and more. „„Student clubs and societies for this internship was one of the computing, information systems and YOUR CAREER IN engineering students best decisions I ever made. Student opportunities like this INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY „„Career planning services from a Information technology is a growth dedicated careers consultant allow you to align what you‘re industry and graduates are in high „„Language and learning skills advisers. learning in academia with the demand in Australia and overseas. practical side of things. Your IT career could see you: ” PROFESSIONAL Nicole Dial „„Fuelling discovery and advancement ACCREDITATION in all aspects of society – business, Master of Information Systems Our courses are recognised and entertainment, health, government accredited by professional associations. United States of America and the community For information on professional „„Enabling other disciplines to leap accreditation of specific courses, please forward by connecting, organising check the relevant course entry in the and analysing information table on the following pages. More info „„Tackling major problems and creating the solutions that transform society. +61 3 8344 6944 You will work in all kinds of settings – from your own startup company to the via msi.unimelb.edu.au/ biggest businesses, from government make-an-enquiry to not-for-profit organisations. You msi.unimelb.edu.au will create software and information systems, unlock the meaning and value in data and information, and shape the ways people and technology interact.

coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 69 Melbourne School of Information Our students were on Australia‘s winning Microsoft Imagine Cup team in 2012 PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Engineering – The Master of Engineering has three IT streams available: Geomatics, Mechatronics and Software IT Streams Engineering. For further details, see the Master of Engineering on page 53. Master of Information Systems nnA degree for future IT/IS leaders that trains students to nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline (200 point program) support, manage and change business process through with a minimum 65% average in the final Fees 2013 information and communications technology and year of study or equivalent. information systems. International: $30 048 per year E Domestic: CSPs available R Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. Fee place $20 640 per year E Professional accreditation: Australian Computer Society. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Information nnThe Master of Information Technology (MIT) is a new nnAny undergraduate degree, with a final Technology program for creative students who are passionate year grade average of at least 65%, and (200 point program) about cutting-edge technology and its applications in at least one technical subject focused Fees 2013 solving real-world problems across all areas of business, on computer programming (taken at any E government, health and society. Specialisations year level). International: $33 184 per year are available in four areas: Computing, Distributed Domestic: CSPs available R Computing, Health and Spatial. E Fee place $26 976 per year Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. Professional accreditation: Australian Computer Society. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Science – For more information on the Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Computer Science see the Master of IT Streams Science on page 100. Master of Spatial Information nnAimed at filling the growing global demand for experts nnThree-year undergraduate degree in an Science in spatial information. Teaches the application of spatial appropriate discipline with a minimum Fees 2013 information in areas such as planning sustainable 65% average or equivalent. cities, public health, environmental protection, mobile International: $33 184 per year E computing and gaming. Domestic: CSPs available R Fee place $26 976 per year E Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. Professional accreditation: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Y, EUR-ACE® European accreditation. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Geographic nnFor graduates employed in land administration, natural nnFour-year undergraduate degree in an Information Technology resources management, urban planning and conservation appropriate discipline, or Fees 2013 nnInvestigates theory, technology and application of nnThree-year undergraduate degree and at International: $33 184 per year E geographic information systems and other spatial least two years full-time, documented, information technologies. relevant work experience. Domestic: Fee place $26 976 per year E Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Information Systems nnProvides advanced skills and knowledge essential for nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline (150 point program)* career advancement to practitioners and consultants with a minimum 65% average in the final Fees 2013 in digital business, in roles that manage and year of study and a minimum one year of change business process through information and documented relevant work experience, International: $30 048 per year E communications technology and information systems. or Domestic: CSPs available R Duration: 1.5 years full time/3 years part time. nnGraduate Certificate in Information Fee place $20 640 per year E Professional accreditation: Australian Computer Society. Systems with a minimum 65% average or equivalent. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. * A 100 point program is also available for eligible applicants. Master of Information nnThis is a professional development program for IT nnA three-year undergraduate degree Technology graduates who are passionate about cutting-edge with a major in Computer Science, (150 point program)* technology and its applications in solving real-world Information Technology, Software Fees 2013 problems across all areas of business, government, health Engineering or related discipline, with a and society. Specialisations are available in four areas: final year grade average of at least 65% International: $33 184 per year E Computing, Distributed Computing, Health and Spatial. nnA one-year (100 point) program is Domestic: CSPs available R Duration: 1.5 years full time/3 years part time. available for IT graduates with a Fee place $26 976 per year E Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. four-year degree in information technology, including advanced studies * A 100 point program is also in their area of specialisation, or two available for eligible applicants. years of relevant work experience.

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RESEARCH DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Philosophy nnDevelops advanced skills in independent and nnFour-year undergraduate honours-level degree Fees 2013 sustained research in a discipline appropriate to research with a International: $34 080 per year E T nnThesis to demonstrate a critical application of minimum 75% average, or Domestic: RTS places available T specialist knowledge and make an independent nnCompletion of the University of Melbourne‘s contribution to existing research in the field. professional Master of Engineering with Duration: 1.5–2 years full time/3–4 years part time. minimum 75% average. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Doctor of Philosophy nnFor graduates to demonstrate academic nnFour-year undergraduate honours-level degree in Fees 2013 leadership, independence, creativity and a discipline appropriate to the proposed research International: $34 080 per year E T innovation in research work with minimum 75% average, or Domestic: RTS places available T nnCreates expertise in a specialised area and nnCompletion of the University of Melbourne‘s develops advanced, transferable skills. professional Master of Engineering with a Duration: 3 years full time/6 years part time. minimum 75% average. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

Notes: Q Courses are delivered on campus unless otherwise indicated. W Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for 2014 entry. Students must also meet English language requirements (see page 122). Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. E Fees shown are for 2013 and assume full-time study unless otherwise indicated. Fees are subject to annual review and are normally shown as course

fee per year. One year is equivalent to one EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) or a standard annual full-time load. If a course duration is one Technology Information year or less, an estimate of the total program fee is shown. For further details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). R Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are only available to eligible domestic students. See page 116 for details. T Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees under the Australian government‘s Research Training Scheme (RTS). See page 116 for details. International students pay full fees but are frequently supported by scholarships. For more information, see page 20. Y Provisionally accredited; the process for obtaining full accreditation is under way and will be finalised in 2013.

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Embrace the challenge to make the world a better place.

4 locations for learning and research: Parkville, Burnley, Dookie and Creswick

LEADER IN CLIMATE CHANGE YOUR CAREER IN LAND AND The Melbourne School of Land and ENVIRONMENT Environment (MSLE) is the leader in MSLE graduates have found climate change and natural resource employment in: management education and research „„Not for profit organisations such in Australia. as the International Union for Two of the greatest issues of our Conservation of Nature and Oxfam time – adapting to climate change „„Governme al sector, agribusiness and feeding a rapidly growing global and investment population – are placing tremendous „„Private consultancies. pressures on our environment and society. With its teaching and research expertise, MSLE is well positioned to tackle these challenges. A global perspective Our interdisciplinary approach applies and network scientific, social, political and economic Studying at Melbourne is a perspectives to address the needs “ of communities around the world perfect learning experience and of the natural environment. We which has enabled me to are a dynamic centre for research, interact with very high-profile with strong government and industry lecturers who challenge support, funding and participation. me to think critically with a global perspective. The cultural diversity at the University is just awesome as it facilitates establishment of a network crucial in today‘s working environment. I look forward to joining the long list of worldwide alumni community.” Gilbert Msuta Livestock Research Officer with Tanzania‘s Ministry of Livestock Development and Fisheries Master of Animal Science Tanzania

72 Edinburgh Gardens, taken during a Master of Urban Horticulture field trip coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au TEACHING AND RESEARCH THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE Following are highlights to introduce you to just some of the positive work being done by our students, researchers and partners. Discover how to make this experience your own through our graduate coursework and research degrees supporting food security and natural landscapes and ecosystems on pages 74–77.

Research encompasses over 50 groups and over 150 researchers

Food security Sustainable cities and A unique centre at Dookie campus, urban landscapes Dookie 21 is working in partnership Our researchers consult with with the local community, industry and developers and councils around government towards producing twice Australia on vegetation techniques that the food with half the water and energy, create the liveable cities of the future, in the Murray-Darling Basin and beyond. and collaborate with organisations including the City of Melbourne, City of Monash, Bureau of Meteorology and Monash University. Land and Environment The highlight: research in pristine forests “I‘m passionate about the role of research in improving the way we manage our environmental resources, both for biodiversity conservation and the provision of ecosystem services such as clean Climate change Social and environmental change drinking water. The best thing Bringing to light a one-million-year-old We are enhancing knowledge of about MSLE is the cross- climate record from a cave‘s darkness how the coastal and social systems disciplinary nature of research is all in a day‘s work for Petra Bajo, a of the South Pacific may adapt to physical geography PhD candidate climate change and sea-level rise, with being conducted here – I‘ve funded by the Australian Research regional research partners including been exposed to so many Council and the Australian Institute of Geosciences Australia, AusAid and the different yet interlinking fields Nuclear Science and Engineering. Commonwealth Department of Climate of research. It‘s been a great Change and Energy Efficiency. learning experience!” Rachael Nolan Doctor of Philosophy Australian Postgraduate Award Industry

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PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES

Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W T Master of Agricultural nnLaunch a career that addresses environmental, political nnHonours degree or equivalent qualification, or Science and scientific challenges of international food security nnUndergraduate degree with at least 65% Fees 2013 nnGain scientific principles and analytical skills vital for plant average in final year, or International: $32 384 per and animal-derived food and fibre production in Australia nnGraduate/postgraduate certificate/diploma year E and globally with weighted 65% average or greater, and Domestic: CSPs available R nnDevelop competence in experimental work and nnA curriculum vitae or résumé; and Fee place $21 504 per year E understand industrial applications and commercial nnTwo academic referee reports; and outcomes of the industry nnPersonal statement of up to 500 words. nnCareer outcomes include agronomy, animal nutrition, embryo transfer technology, natural resource management and resource economics. Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Animal Science nnSupport and enhance integral roles animals play in nnHonours degree or equivalent qualification, or Fees 2013 sustaining human lives, with practical applications in animal nnUndergraduate degree with at least 65% International: $32 384 per conservation and care, recreation, sport and biological average in final year, or year E research nnGraduate/postgraduate certificate/diploma Domestic: CSPs available R nnExplore ethical and moral issues encompassing care, with weighted 65% average or greater, and management and use of animals as a resource Fee place $21 504 per year E nnA curriculum vitae or résumé; and nnCareer outcomes include community organisations working nnTwo academic referee reports; and to facilitate animal companionship and conservation, and nnPersonal statement of up to 500 words. humane treatment of animals, government and policy, food and fibre production, and animal nutrition. Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Food Science nnLearn to manage innovative, sustainable and safe food nnHonours degree or equivalent qualification, or Fees 2013 production across entire supply chain nnUndergraduate degree with at least 65% (200 point program) nnInvestigate interdisciplinary nature of agriculture, food average in final year, or International: $32 384 per production and food science at advanced level nnGraduate/postgraduate certificate/diploma year E nnStrengthen food chemistry, microbiology, quality and with at least 65% average, and Domestic: CSPs available R processing expertise, and explore advanced research nnA curriculum vitae or résumé; and topics and practical applications in commercial settings Fee place $21 504 per year E nnTwo academic referee reports; and nnCareer outcomes include food production, food safety nnPersonal statement of up to 500 words. and regulation, health promotion, nutrition assessment * A 100 point program is also and substantiation of product health claims, policy, and available for eligible applicants. research and development. Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Forest nnLearn about climate change science, water resource nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline Ecosystem Science management and biodiversity conservation, and shape with at least 65% average in final year or Fees 2013 forest and natural resource management enterprises equivalent, or worldwide International: $32 384 per nnUndergraduate degree in any area including year E nnBenefit from connections and experiences with forest, land at least 25 points in one or more of chemistry, and fire agencies and non-government organisations biology, mathematics or statistics or Domestic: CSPs available R nn equivalent, with at least 65% average in Fee place $21 504 per year E Career outcomes include aid and development agencies, climate change science and policy, ecological consulting, final year, or fire management, forest and environmental management, nnUndergraduate degree in any area and forest carbon investment and accounting, landcare Graduate Certificate in Environment with at and wildlife conservation, and timber management and least 65% average in the certificate, or processing. nnTwo-year associate degree or diploma in Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. a relevant discipline, at least five years Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. documented, relevant professional experience, and an appropriate level of performance on a test conducted by the Selection Committee to confirm generic skills necessary for successful study in the program. Note: The requirement for at least 65% average in each case may be waived where the applicant can demonstrate significant professional development in a relevant area since graduation. Master of Urban nnLearn how to design, implement and manage urban nnThree-year undergraduate degree with a Horticulture landscapes, and understand biological, socio-cultural and grade average of 65% or greater, or Fees 2013 environmental factors that shape horticultural systems nnHonours degree or equivalent qualification, or International: $32 384 per nnAccess nine hectares of heritage-listed gardens at Burnley nnGraduate/postgraduate certificate/diploma year E campus, Australia‘s home of horticulture education with a grade average of 65% or greater, and Domestic: CSPs available R nnAccess the Green Infrastructure Adaptation Centre, nnA curriculum vitae or résumé; and Fee place $21 504 per year E comprising a range of demonstration and research green nnTwo academic referee reports; and roofs and green walls nnPersonal statement of up to 500 words. nnCareer outcomes include garden design and management, green infrastructure, landscape management, nursery production, revegetation and restoration, social and therapeutic horticulture, and urban food production. Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W T Graduate Certificate in nnAdvance expertise in supply chain management, nnUndergraduate degree, or equivalent Agribusiness agribusiness industries, management and qualification, and at least two years documented, Fees 2013 economics relevant professional/management experience, or International: $16 192 total program nnSubject areas include finance, human resources, nnDocumented, demonstrated understanding fee E markets, information and risk management, and of complex systems in business, and at least business strategy five years documented, relevant professional/ Domestic: Fee place $13 760 total program fee E nnCareer outcomes include agribusiness management experience. consultancy, financial services, global trade, planning and policy in government and agrifood business sectors, and rural and global business development. Delivery mode: Online or on-campus delivery. Online delivery includes week-long residential subjects. Duration: 6 months full time/1 year part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Graduate Certificate in Wine nnLearn how to make effective business decisions, nnUndergraduate degree, or Technology and Viticulture from primary production (vineyards) to processing nnTAFE or higher education advanced diploma Fees 2013 (wineries), in competitive Australian and in appropriate discipline and 3 years full-time, international markets Not available to international documented, relevant work experience or students — if interested in nnLeave the classroom behind to study in our equivalent, or wine-related studies contact vineyard, winery, and wine-tasting studio nnTAFE diploma in appropriate discipline and graduate school for options in Master nnCareer outcomes include vineyard management, 4.5 years, full-time, documented, relevant work of Agricultural Science and Master of winemaking and oenology, winery design, wine experience or equivalent, or Agribusiness. tourism, and cellar door. nn6 years full-time, documented, relevant work

Domestic: Fee place $10 752 total Delivery mode: Online and intensive subjects. experience, including at least 3 years in Land and Environment program fee E Intensive subjects are delivered over approximately supervisory role. five days full-time at Dookie campus, followed by online learning activities and/or projects. Duration: 1 year part time. Entry: Semester 1. Graduate Diploma in Urban nnLearn how to design, implement and manage nnThree-year undergraduate degree with 65% Horticulture urban landscapes, and understand the biological, grade average or higher, or Fees 2013 socio-cultural and environmental factors that nnHonours degree or equivalent qualification, or shape horticultural systems International: $32 384 per year E nnGraduate/postgraduate certificate with a grade nnAccess nine hectares of heritage-listed gardens at Domestic: Fee place $21 504 per average of 65% or higher. year E Burnley campus, Australia‘s home of horticultural education with over 120 years of experience nnAccess the Green Infrastructure Adaptation Centre, comprising a range of demonstration and research green roofs and green walls nnStrengthen employment opportunities and add currency to previous studies through extensive industry networks and alumni cohort nnCareer outcomes include garden design and management, green infrastructure, landscape management, nursery production, revegetation and restoration, social and therapeutic horticulture, and urban food production. Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Postgraduate Certificate nnAimed at people who have a role in either the See entry requirements for Master of Forest in Bushfire Planning and design or regulation of development in a bushfire Ecosystem Science (page 74). Management environment such as planners, building surveyors, Fees 2013 engineers, architects, environmental scientists and bushfire consultants International: $16 192 total program fee E nnDeveloped in accordance with a key recommendation of the Victorian Bushfires Domestic: Fee place $10 752 total Royal Commission following the Black Saturday program fee E bushfires in 2009 nnTaught by national experts from University of Melbourne faculties: Melbourne School of Land and Environment, and Architecture Building and Planning nnDeveloped in collaboration with the Building Commission, Department of Planning and Community Development, Country Fire Authority and the Fire Protection Association Australia. Delivery mode: Most subjects will be taught over 10-day blocks at Parkville or Creswick campus. Duration: 6 months full time/1 year part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W T Postgraduate Diploma in nnLaunch a career that addresses environmental, nnHonours degree or equivalent qualification, or Agricultural Science political and scientific challenges of international nnUndergraduate degree with at least 65% average Fees 2013 food security or higher in final year of study, or International: $32 384 per year E nnGain scientific principles and analytical skills nnGraduate/postgraduate certificate with at least vital for plant and animal-derived food and fibre Domestic: Fee place $21 504 per 65% average; and year E production in Australia and globally nnA curriculum vitae or résumé; and nnDevelop competence in experimental work nnTwo academic referee reports; and and understand the industrial applications and nnPersonal statement of up to 500 words. commercial outcomes of the industry nnCareer outcomes include agronomy, animal nutrition, embryo transfer technology, natural resource management and resource economics. Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Postgraduate Diploma in nnSupport and enhance integral roles animals play in nnHonours degree or equivalent qualification, or Animal Science sustaining human lives, with practical applications nnUndergraduate degree with weighted 65% Fees 2013 in animal conservation and care, recreation, sport average or higher in final year of study, or and biological research International: $32 384 per year E nnGraduate/postgraduate certificate with weighted nnExplore ethical and moral issues encompassing Domestic: Fee place $21 504 per 65% average or higher. year E care, management and use of animals as a resource nnCareer outcomes include community organisations working to facilitate animal companionship, conservation and humane treatment of animals, government and policy, food and fibre production, and animal nutrition. Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Postgraduate Diploma nnAimed at people who have a role in either the See entry requirements for Master of Forest in Bushfire Planning and design or regulation of development in a bushfire Ecosystem Science (page 74). Management environment such as planners, building surveyors, Fees 2013 engineers, architects, environmental scientists and bushfire consultants International: $32 384 per year E nnDeveloped in accordance with a key Domestic: Fee place $21 504 per recommendation of the Victorian Bushfires year E Royal Commission following the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009 nnTaught by national experts from University of Melbourne faculties: Melbourne School of Land and Environment, and Architecture Building and Planning nnDeveloped in collaboration with the Building Commission, Department of Planning and Community Development, Country Fire Authority and the Fire Protection Association Australia. Delivery mode: Most subjects will be taught over 10-day blocks at Parkville or Creswick campus. Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Postgraduate Diploma in Food nnLearn to manage innovative, sustainable and safe nnHonours degree or equivalent in relevant Science food production across entire supply chain discipline, or Fees 2013 nnInvestigate interdisciplinary nature of agriculture, nnUndergraduate degree in relevant discipline with International: $32 384 per year E food production and food science at advanced weighted 65% average or higher, or level Domestic: Fee place $21 504 per nnUndergraduate degree or two-year associate year E nnStrengthen food chemistry, microbiology, quality degree or diploma in relevant discipline and and processing expertise, and explore advanced at least five years documented, relevant research topics and practical applications in professional experience. commercial settings nnCareer outcomes include food production, food safety and regulation, health promotion, nutrition assessment and substantiation of product health claims, policy, and research and development. Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W T Master of Agribusiness nnAdvanced expertise in supply chain management, nnHonours degree or undergraduate degree with at Fees 2013 agribusiness industries, management and least 65% average in final year, or International: $32 384 per year E economics nnGraduate/postgraduate certificate/diploma in any Domestic: CSPs available R nnSubject areas include finance, human resources, discipline with at least 65% average, and markets, information and risk management, and Fee place nnAt least two years full-time documented, relevant business strategy professional or management experience, and $27 520 per year E (on-campus) nnCareer outcomes include agribusiness nnA curriculum vitae or résumé, and $27 616 per year E (online) consultancy, financial services, global trade, nnTwo academic referee reports, and planning and policy in government and agrifood nnPersonal statement of up to 500 words. business sectors, and rural and global business development. Delivery mode: Online or on-campus delivery. Online delivery includes week-long residential subjects. Duration: 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Wine Technology and nnFlexible delivery via online and residential nnHonours degree or undergraduate degree*, or Viticulture intensives nnGraduate/postgraduate certificate*, or Fees 2013 nnLearn how to make effective business decisions, nnGraduate/postgraduate diploma*, and Not available to international from primary production (vineyards) to processing nnA curriculum vitae or résumé; and (wineries), in competitive Australian and students – if interested in nnTwo academic referee reports; and international markets wine-related studies contact nnPersonal statement of up to 500 words. graduate school for options in Master nnLeave the classroom behind to study in our of Agricultural Science and Master of vineyard, winery, and wine-tasting studio *At least 65% average in final year of study, with at Agribusiness. nnCareer outcomes include vineyard management, least two years full-time, relevant work experience (ie industry experience in professional/managerial Domestic: CSPs available R winemaking and oenology, winery design, wine aspects of viticulture/wine production).

Fee place $16 128 for a maximum of tourism, and cellar door. Land and Environment 0.5 EFTSL per year E Delivery mode: Online and intensive subjects. Intensive subjects are delivered over approximately five days full-time at Dookie campus, followed by online learning activities and/or projects. Duration: 1.5 years full time/3 years part time. Entry: Semester 1.

RESEARCH DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WT Master of Philosophy nnInternationally recognised research masters nnFour-year honours degree of high standard Fees 2013 degree which develops advanced skills in or qualification and experience judged to be International: $32 384 per year E Y conducting independent, sustained and equivalent academically supervised research Domestic: RTS places available Y nnApplicants usually required to have completed nnRequires production of 30 000–40 000-word research project counting for at least 25% of one thesis which should demonstrate critical year‘s work at fourth-year or masters level. application of specialist knowledge and make independent contribution to existing scholarship. Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Doctor of Philosophy nnRequires completion of 80 000-word thesis, nnFour-year honours degree of high standard Fees 2013 which reports on independent, sustained and or qualification and experience judged to be International: $32 384 per year E Y academically supervised research project equivalent investigating specialised topic Domestic: RTS places available Y nnApplicants usually required to have completed nnResearch is expected to make significant new research project counting for at least 25% of one contribution to the discipline. year‘s work at fourth-year or masters level. Duration: 3–4 years full time/7–8 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

Notes: Q Courses are delivered on campus unless otherwise indicated. W Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for 2013 entry. Students must also meet English language requirements (see page 122). Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. E Fees shown are for 2013 and assume full-time study unless otherwise indicated. Fees are subject to annual review and are normally shown as course fee per year. One year is equivalent to one EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) or a standard annual full-time load. If a course duration is one year or less, an estimate of the total program fee is shown. For further details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). R Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are only available to eligible domestic students. See page 116 for details. T The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee reports and employer references to expand on any of the matters referred to in the selection criteria. Y Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees under the Australian government‘s Research Training Scheme (RTS). See page 116 for details. International students pay full fees but are frequently supported by scholarships. For more information, see page 20.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Graduate Diploma in Legal nnOpportunities to gain legal expertise and skills and nnDegree in relevant discipline and equivalent Studies examine contemporary legal issues from a local of minimum one year full-time, documented, Fees 2013 and international perspective relevant professional experience, or International: $16 800 total program nnCourses can be tailored to meet professional nnLaw degree leading to admission to legal practice fee E and personal goals – benefit from broad subject (LLB, JD or equivalent), honours standard or selection. equivalent, or Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total program fee E Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time. nnLaw degree leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or equivalent) and equivalent minimum one year full-time, documented, relevant professional experience. Graduate Diploma in Asian Law nnRange of Asian legal systems and societies Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate Fees 2013 covered, from the perspectives of both diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry International: $16 800 total program commercial and public law requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. fee E nnIncludes relevance of Asian legal experiences to Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total Australia and how Asian lawyers, business people program fee E and legislators respond to legal issues. Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time. Graduate Diploma in Banking nnSophisticated understanding of legal and Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate and Finance Law regulatory framework of Australian and diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry Fees 2013 international financial sectors for legal and requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. financial practitioners International: $16 800 total program Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. fee E nnMost subjects have practical applications. Areas covered include banking, funds management, Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total program fee E superannuation and capital markets and insurance. Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time. Graduate Diploma in nnExisting and developing laws affecting media and Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate Communications Law communications industries and their impact on diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry Fees 2013 publication of information, ownership, services requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. and technology International: $16 800 total program Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. fee E nnCovers defamation, free speech, privacy law and entertainment law. Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total program fee E Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Graduate Diploma in nnInterdisciplinary understanding of laws regulating Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate Competition Law competition in Australia and debates on diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry Fees 2013 competition law reform, from an international and requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. comparative perspective International: $16 800 total program Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. fee E nnRecognises economic character of competition law and offers applied focus on issues arising in Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total program fee E practice. Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time. Graduate Diploma in nnLaws relating to and regulating construction Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate Construction Law industry, and their application diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry Fees 2013 nnAvoidance, management and resolution of requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. International: $16 800 total program construction claims and disputes Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. fee E nnAmongst the largest construction law graduate Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total programs in the world. program fee E Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time. Graduate Diploma in nnCorporate law and securities regulation nationally Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate Corporations and Securities and internationally diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry Law nnFor lawyers and other professionals engaged in requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. Fees 2013 securities regulation issues relating to corporate Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. International: $16 800 total program law. fee E Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time. Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total program fee E Graduate Diploma in Dispute nnPrinciples surrounding dispute resolution and Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate Resolution management diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry Fees 2013 nnTechniques for resolving disputes, theories requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. International: $16 800 total program underpinning alternative forms of dispute Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. fee E resolution, new developments, and comparison between Australia and other countries. Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total program fee E Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time. Graduate Diploma in nnAustralian labour relations law and aspects of Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate Employment and Labour international labour law diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry Relations Law nnCovers minimum labour standards, enterprise requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. Fees 2013 bargaining, discrimination, and health and safety. Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. International: $16 800 total program Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time. fee E Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total program fee E Graduate Diploma in Energy nnManagement of energy resources from a Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate and Resources Law legal perspective for governments and private diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry Fees 2013 enterprise at global, national and local levels requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. International: $16 800 total program nnCovers laws governing exploration and Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. fee E production, commercial transactions, project finance, regulatory controls and resolution of Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total program fee E resource conflicts. Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time. Graduate Diploma in nnPolicies, legal regimes, regulatory practices Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate Environmental Law and current practical issues of national diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry Fees 2013 and international importance concerning requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. environmental resources sector International: $16 800 total program Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. fee E nnConsiders their application to contemporary environmental and native title issues. Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total program fee E Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time. Graduate Diploma in nnAll aspects of operations of government including Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate Government Law comparative public law and international diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry Fees 2013 dimensions of government law requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. International: $16 800 total program nnRelevant for graduates working for or dealing with Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. fee E government, or with an interest in public affairs. Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time. program fee E Graduate Diploma in Health and nnRelevant aspects of health and medical law Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate Medical Law including medical litigation and liability, ethics, diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry Fees 2013 public health law, and law on the beginning and requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. end of life International: $16 800 total program Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. fee E nnFor lawyers in the medico-legal area and doctors and other health professionals and administrators. Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total program fee E Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Graduate Diploma in Human nnPrinciples of human rights law in Australia and Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate Rights Law internationally diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry Fees 2013 nnHuman rights theories, processes and actions, and requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. International: $16 800 total effectiveness of mechanisms for enforcing human program fee E rights Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total nnWidest range of human rights subjects in Australia. program fee E Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time. Graduate Diploma in nnKey aspects of Australian intellectual property law and Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate Intellectual Property Law practice diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry Fees 2013 nnDevelops an awareness of the international context in requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. International: $16 800 total which Australian intellectual property law operates. program fee E Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time. Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total program fee E

Graduate Diploma in nnLaws governing economic relations between different Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate Law International Economic Law countries, domestic government regulation, private diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry Fees 2013 international transactions, and international regulation requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal between countries, with a focus on the World Trade Studies. International: $16 800 total program fee E Organization Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. nnFor legal practitioners and government Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total program fee E representatives, development specialists and economists. Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time. Graduate Diploma in nnCovers all branches of international law, including Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate International Law international humanitarian law, economic law, law and diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry Fees 2013 development, and international arbitration requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. International: $16 800 total nnExtends to private international law program fee E nnFor international legal practitioners and those in Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total international agencies or NGOs. program fee E Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time. Graduate Diploma in nnInternational and comparative tax policy Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate International Tax nnCovers technical issues of international tax law, diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry Fees 2013 current developments in practice, and trends in requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. International: $16 800 total Asia-Pacific region and globally program fee E nnSubjects taught by leading international and Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total Australian tax experts with significant reputations in program fee E international tax. Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time. Graduate Diploma in nnLegal regimes and current practical legal issues Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate Sports Law concerning Australian sport and the international diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry Fees 2013 sports legal environment requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. International: $16 800 total nnPolicy issues affecting legal regulation of sport and program fee E resolution of problems from theoretical and practical Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. perspectives. Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total program fee E Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time. Graduate Diploma in Tax nnAdvanced understanding of tax law and policy Standard entry requirements apply for all graduate Fees 2013 nnSubjects taught by leading Australian and international diplomas at Melbourne Law School. See entry International: $16 800 total tax experts with emphasis on international trends and requirements for Graduate Diploma in Legal program fee E current developments in tax practice Studies. Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total nnFor lawyers, accountants and/or tax professionals Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. program fee E working as tax advisers in business or government. Duration: 6 months full time/1–2 years part time. Master of Laws by nnBroad subject choice – choose from more than 160 nnLaw degree leading to admission to legal Coursework (LLM) subjects per year in Melbourne Law Masters practice (LLB, JD or equivalent) at honours Fees 2013 nnFor law graduates. to enhance skills in a particular standard or equivalent, or International: $33 600 per year E legal area or gain broader knowledge of the law nnLaw degree leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or equivalent) and equivalent Domestic: Fee place $33 600 per nnHigh-quality, internationally recognised degree. of minimum two years full-time, documented, year E Duration: 1 year full time/2–4 years part time. relevant professional experience. Master of Laws by nnBroad subject choice – choose from 160 subjects per nnLaw degree leading to admission to legal Coursework and Minor year in Melbourne Law Masters practice (LLB, JD or equivalent) at honours Thesis (LLM) nnFor law graduates to enhance skills in a particular legal standard or equivalent, or Fees 2013 area or gain broader knowledge of the law nnLaw degree leading to admission to legal International: $33 600 per year E nnHigh-quality, internationally recognised degree practice (LLB, JD or equivalent) and equivalent of minimum two years full-time, documented, Domestic: Fee place $33 600 per nnSupervised research training in undertaking minor relevant professional experience, and year E thesis. nnSubmit appropriate thesis proposal that is Duration: 1 year full time/2–4 years part time. approved, and nnHave successfully completed four coursework subjects with minimum 75% in each subject, and completed minimum one research paper of 8000 words or more in Melbourne Law Masters program.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Banking and Finance nnSophisticated understanding of legal and nnDegree in relevant discipline and equivalent of Law regulatory framework of Australian and minimum two years of full-time, documented, Fees 2013 international financial sectors relevant professional experience, or International: $33 600 per year E nnCovers banking, funds management, nnLaw degree leading to admission to legal practice superannuation and capital markets and (LLB, JD or equivalent) at honours standard or Domestic: Fee place $33 600 per year E insurance. equivalent, or Duration: 1 year full time/2–4 years part time. nnLaw degree leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or equivalent) and the equivalent of minimum two years full-time, documented, relevant professional experience, or nnDegree in a relevant discipline, successful completion of four subjects in cognate graduate diploma and equivalent of minimum one year full time, documented, relevant work experience. Master of Commercial Law nnMore than 100 subjects offered across the field, Standard entry requirements for all specialist Fees 2013 including core subjects in corporations and masters degrees at Melbourne Law School (excludes International: $33 600 per year E private law; also covering communications, LLM). See entry requirements for Master of Banking competition, construction, dispute resolution, and Finance Law. Domestic: Fee place $33 600 per environment, energy and resources, banking, year E Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. intellectual property, sports law and tax nnOffering depth of understanding of commercial law from Australian and international perspectives. Duration: 1 year full time/2–4 years part time. Master of Construction Law nnLaws relating to and regulating the construction Standard entry requirements for all specialist Fees 2013 industry, and their application masters degrees at Melbourne Law School (excludes International: $33 600 per year E nnManagement, avoidance and resolution of LLM). See entry requirements for Master of Banking and Finance Law. Domestic: Fee place $33 600 per construction claims and disputes year E nnAmongst the largest graduate programs in Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. construction law in the world. Duration: 1 year full time/2–4 years part time. Master of Employment and nnAustralian labour law and aspects of international Standard entry requirements for all specialist Labour Relations Law labour law masters degrees at Melbourne Law School (excludes Fees 2013 nnCovers minimum labour standards, enterprise LLM). See entry requirements for Master of Banking and Finance Law. International: $33 600 per year E bargaining, discrimination, and health and safety. Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. Domestic: Fee place $33 600 per Duration: 1 year full time/2–4 years part time. year E Master of Energy and nnManagement of energy resources from a Standard entry requirements for all specialist Resources Law legal perspective for governments and private masters degrees at Melbourne Law School (excludes Fees 2013 enterprise at global, national and local levels LLM). See entry requirements for Master of Banking and Finance Law. International: $33 600 per year E nnCovers laws governing exploration and production, commercial transactions, project Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. Domestic: Fee place $33 600 per year E finance, regulatory controls and resolution of resource conflicts. Duration: 1 year full time/2–4 years part time. Master of Environmental Law nnPolicies, legal regimes, regulatory practices Standard entry requirements for all specialist Fees 2013 and current practical issues of national masters degrees at Melbourne Law School (excludes International: $33 600 per year E and international importance concerning LLM). See entry requirements for Master of Banking environmental resources sector and Finance Law. Domestic: Fee place $33 600 per year E nnConsiders their application to contemporary Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. environmental and native title issues. Duration: 1 year full time/2–4 years part time. Master of Health and nnRelevant aspects of health and medical law Standard entry requirements for all specialist Medical Law including medical litigation and liability, ethics, masters degrees at Melbourne Law School (excludes Fees 2013 public health law, and law on the beginning and LLM). See entry requirements for Master of Banking end of life and Finance Law. International: $33 600 per year E nnFor lawyers in the medico-legal area and Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. Domestic: Fee place $33 600 per year E doctors and other health professionals and administrators. Duration: 1 year full time/2–4 years part time. Master of Intellectual Property nnKey aspects of Australian intellectual property Standard entry requirements for all specialist Law law and practice masters degrees at Melbourne Law School (excludes Fees 2013 nnDevelops an advanced awareness of the LLM). See entry requirements for Master of Banking and Finance Law. International: $33 600 per year E international context in which Australian intellectual property law operates Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. Domestic: Fee place $33 600 per year E nnOffers professional accreditation as patent or trade mark attorney. Duration: 1 year full time/2–4 years part time. Master of International Tax nnInternational and comparative tax policy, Standard entry requirements for all specialist Fees 2013 including technical issues of international tax law, masters degrees at Melbourne Law School (excludes International: $33 600 per year E and current developments in practice and trends LLM). See entry requirements for Master of Banking in the Asia-Pacific region and globally and Finance Law. Domestic: Fee place $33 600 per year E nnSubjects taught by leading international and Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. Australian tax experts with significant reputations in international tax. Duration: 1 year full time/2–4 years part time.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Law and nnExamines legalisation of development, role of Standard entry requirements for all specialist Development economic institutions in law reform, history masters degrees at Melbourne Law School (excludes Fees 2013 of rule of law in a developmental context, and LLM). See entry requirements for Master of Banking investigation and analysis of law reform projects and Finance Law. International: $33 600 per year E by international and regional institutions. Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. Domestic: Fee place $33 600 per year E Duration: 1 year full time/2–4 years part time. Master of Private Law nnCovers the latest developments and legal thinking Standard entry requirements for all specialist Fees 2013 in areas central to commercial litigation and masters degrees at Melbourne Law School (excludes International: $33 600 per year E commercial transactions including contract law, LLM). See entry requirements for Master of Banking law of torts, equity, restitution, trusts, property and Finance Law. Domestic: Fee place $33 600 per and remedies year E Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. nnOffers deep understanding of core areas of law fundamentally important to commercial practice. Duration: 1 year full time/2–4 years part time. nnWide range of more than 60 subjects across the Standard entry requirements for all specialist Master of Public and Law International Law entire field of public and international law and the masters degrees at Melbourne Law School (excludes Fees 2013 relationship between them LLM). See entry requirements for Master of Banking and Finance Law. International: $33 600 per year E nnFor international legal practitioners; those working in economics and trade, government Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. Domestic: Fee place $33 600 per year E and the public sector, international development and not-for-profit organisations; and anyone with an interest in public policy. Duration: 1 year full time/2–4 years part time. Master of Tax nnTax law and policy, emphasising international Standard entry requirements for all specialist Fees 2013 trends and current developments in tax practice masters degrees at Melbourne Law School (excludes International: $33 600 per year E nnTaught by leading Australian and international tax LLM). See entry requirements for Master of Banking and Finance Law. Domestic: Fee place $33 600 per experts year E nnFor lawyers, accountants and other tax Work experience must be relevant to specialisation. professionals working as tax advisers, in business or in government organisations. Duration: 1 year full time/2–4 years part time.

RESEARCH DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Philosophy nnAdvanced study and research under academic nnFour-year honours degree or equivalent in a Fees 2013 supervision to prepare and submit a thesis of relevant discipline, with minimum 75% average International: $33 600 per year E T 40 000–50 000 words nnApplicants without a four-year honours degree Domestic: RTS places available T nnDevelops advanced skills in independent and must have conducted a research project sustained research equivalent to 25% of one year‘s full-time study at nnThesis should demonstrate a critical application fourth-year or masters level (or equivalent). of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research nnAn internationally recognised research masters degree. Duration: 1.5 years full time/3 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Doctor of Philosophy nnSustained research is completed under academic nnFour-year honours degree or equivalent in a Fees 2013 supervision culminating in a thesis of 80 000– relevant discipline, with a minimum 75% average International: $33 600 per year E T 100 000 words, representing a significant and nnApplicants without a four-year honours degree original piece of scholarship Domestic: RTS places available T must have conducted a research project nnThe premier research higher degree at the equivalent to 25% of one year‘s full-time study at University of Melbourne. fourth-year or masters level Duration: 3 years full time/6 years part time. nnApplicants must also demonstrate the relevance Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. of their research experience to their proposed topic of research.

Notes: Q Courses are delivered on campus unless otherwise indicated. W Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for 2014 entry. Students must also meet English language requirements (see page 122). Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. E Fees shown are for 2013 and assume full-time study unless otherwise indicated. Fees are subject to annual review and are normally shown as course fee per year. One year is equivalent to one EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) or a standard annual full-time load. If a course duration is one year or less, an estimate of the total program fee is shown. For further details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). R Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are only available to eligible domestic students. See page 116 for details. T Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees under the Australian government‘s Research Training Scheme (RTS). See page 116 for details. International students pay full fees but are frequently supported by scholarships. For more information, see page 20.

coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 83 Melbourne Medical School

Fulfil your passion for health and biosciences.

LEADING THE WAY IN BECOME THE BEST BY MEDICAL TRAINING LEARNING FROM THE BEST Having celebrated its 150th anniversary As a student in the Melbourne Medical in 2012, the Melbourne Medical School School you will learn from some of the is the oldest medical school in Australia. best medical researchers and educators Over 800 graduate It is internationally renowned for global in Australia. You will access innovative researchers and leadership in teaching and training, technology that will enhance your health research, policy and practice. learning experience, and be supported 1000 academic staff The school is part of the Faculty by teams of caring and committed of Medicine, Dentistry and Health academic and professional staff in all Sciences, and encompasses all major departments of the school. fields of medicine and rural health. You will experience a rich community learning environment in the clinical LEADING THE WAY IN schools and departments located in TEACHING our numerous affiliated hospitals in The Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree metropolitan Melbourne and rural was developed in consultation with Victoria. doctors, students, consumers and As well as the facilities available to leaders in health and medical education students through the University, the and commenced in 2011. The MD Melbourne Medical School has a positions you for a highly successful dedicated Academic Mentor to provide career through its connections with Learn right where support to students in what can be a hospitals, research institutes and the challenging learning journey. the action is private sector throughout Australia and overseas. “Coming into the hospital YOUR CAREER IN MEDICINE and finding doctors who are LEADING THE WAY IN Career outcomes for our graduates really willing to teach and RESEARCH include all medical specialisations as who are very passionate clinicians, researchers or academics, The Melbourne Medical School is as well as careers in the public service, about their jobs has been a world-renowned for biomedical politics and various spheres of influence highlight. Finding someone research. We have over 1000 and public life both in Australia and who is willing to take you on researchers in areas ranging from overseas. clinical and population science to and teach you everything biotechnology and genetics. they know is wonderful. It‘s PROFESSIONAL great that we‘re based at the We are ranked 16th in the world in ACCREDITATION Clinical, Pre-Clinical and Health Research hospital early on in the course; Our courses are recognised and by the Times Higher Education World it gives us time to establish accredited by professional associations. University Rankings 2012–2013. The For information on professional our communication skills and Melbourne Medical School is a key accreditation of specific courses, please learn how to build rapport contributor to the University‘s premier check the relevant course entry in the with patients. standing in this area. Some examples are: table on the following pages. ” „„Professor James Best, Head Sima Riazi of School, leads the Centre for Doctor of Medicine Clinical Research Excellence in Diabetes, which brings together the in Australia University‘s foremost researchers to #1 combat diabetes. in the world More info „„Professor Liz Hartland and her #16 research team study Legionella in Life Sciences pneumophila, the bacterium and Medicine +61 3 8344 5890 responsible for Legionnaires‘ disease QS World University Rankings by and pathogenic types of E. coli. Subject 2012-2013 [email protected]

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84 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au The Melbourne Brain Centre, the largest neuroscience facility of its kind in the southern hemisphere, houses researchers from the University of Melbourne and other institutions.

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PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES Medicine Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Doctor of Medicine nnFull range of clinical practice, research nnUndergraduate degree with completion of Fees 2013 methods and bioscience teaching in one subject each of anatomy, physiology and International: $64 896 per year E world-class research areas biochemistry at second-year level (or equivalent), completed within the last 10 years or, for Domestic: CSPs available R nnIntegrated bioscience program led by clinical cases. Consolidates bioscience knowledge applicants whose most recently completed Fee place $55 200 per year E into clinical context with an emphasis on undergraduate degree was completed 10 or more evidence-based practice years before 1 January of the year in which the nnEarly clinical contact that builds communication applicant intends to commence the Doctor of and clinical reasoning skills. Medicine, a graduate diploma, master or PhD degree or equivalent completed within Duration: 4 years full time. 10 years before 1 January of the year in which Professional accreditation: Medical Board of the applicant intends to commence the Doctor of Australia, Australian Medical Council. Medicine Entry: Semester 1. nnGAMSAT or MCAT (for international students outside of Australia) nnSatisfactory performance in multi-mini interview (MMI). Bachelor of Biomedicine and Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne are ideal pathways to the MD. Master of Clinical Audiology nnTraining in all aspects of clinical audiology in nnUndergraduate degree in science or health- Fees 2013 preparation for clinical practice and entry to the related discipline. International: $38 624 per year E profession Domestic: CSPs available R nnSupervised clinical work in a variety of healthcare settings. Fee place $21 824 per year E Duration: 2 years full time. Professional accreditation: Audiological Society of Australia. Entry: Semester 1. Master of Genetic Counselling nnEntry point to profession of genetic counselling, nnUndergraduate degree from a recognised Fees 2013 which provides information about genetic university with a cognate genetics subject to International: $36 192 per year E conditions enabling people to make informed second-year undergraduate level choices about reproduction Domestic: CSPs available R nnPreference given to applicants who demonstrate nnSubjects taught in small groups, integrating relevant volunteer or professional experience. Fee place $14 112 per year E theory with practice through supervised clinical placements nnIncludes genetics, communication and counselling nnSmall supervised research project included. Duration: 2 years full time. Professional accreditation: Board of Censors in Genetic Counselling (Human Genetics Society of Australia). Entry: Semester 1. Master of Speech Pathology nnTraining in all aspects of speech pathology for nnUndergraduate degree Fees 2013 entry to the profession nnThe Selection Committee may consider more International: $38 624 per year E nnScientific background to speech pathology, favourably prior study in areas related to health Domestic: CSPs available R including articulatory and acoustic phonetics, science, language, communication, education linguistics, speech and language disorders, and biomedicine. Fee place $21 824 per year E clinical practice and processes nnDevelops clinical skills and introduces research methods in the field. Duration: 2 years full time. Professional accreditation: Speech Pathology Australia. Entry: Semester 1.

coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 85 Melbourne Medical School Our alumni include Nobel Laureates Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet and Sir John Eccles. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Graduate Certificate in nnStudy of adolescent development and adolescent nnUndergraduate degree in teaching, youth work, Adolescent Health and Welfare health issues – develops skills to work effectively a health-related discipline or other approved Fees 2013 with young people qualifications; limited places available for those without tertiary qualifications but with significant Not available to international nnSpecialisations in health promotion or oncology relevant work experience. students nnForms first half of diploma program. Domestic: Fee place $7056 Delivery mode: Online. total program fee E Duration: 1 year part time. Entry: Semester 1. Graduate Certificate in Youth nnStudy of development from adolescence to nnUndergraduate degree in a cognate discipline Mental Health adulthood, and of mental health problems that such as health science, social work, psychology, Fees 2013 emerge during this period of life. medicine or related disciplines, or Not available to international Delivery mode: Online. nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline or students Duration: 2 years part time. equivalent, and at least two years documented relevant work experience, or Domestic: Fee place $6912 with a Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. maximum of 0.5 EFTSL per year E nnMinimum five years documented work experience so that professional practice and knowledge is comparable to that expected of undergraduate degree holders in cognate disciplines nnCandidates should currently be working with young people for the duration of their study. Graduate Diploma in nnStudy of adolescent development and adolescent nnUndergraduate degree in teaching, youth work, Adolescent Health and Welfare health issues – develops skills to work effectively a health-related discipline or other approved Fees 2013 with young people. qualifications; limited places available for those without tertiary qualifications but with significant Not available to international Delivery mode: Online. relevant work experience. students Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. Domestic: Fee place $14 112 Entry: Semester 1. per year E

Graduate Diploma in Youth nnStudy of development from adolescence to nnUndergraduate degree in a cognate discipline Mental Health adulthood, mental health problems that emerge such as health science, social work, psychology, Fees 2013 during this period of life and recent advances medicine or related disciplines, or in preventative models and the biological Not available to international nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline or assessment and treatment of mental illness in students equivalent, and at least two years documented young people. relevant work experience, or Domestic: Fee place $6912 with a maximum of 0.5 EFTSL per year E Delivery mode: Online. nnMinimum five years documented work Duration: 2 years part time. experience so that professional practice and Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. knowledge is comparable to that expected of undergraduate degree holders in cognate disciplines nnCandidates should currently be working with young people for the duration of their study. Postgraduate Certificate in nnEvidence-based approach to clinical care in nnAustralian or overseas qualified nurses who hold Primary Care Nursing a range of clinical areas, (eg chronic disease, a three-year degree or diploma in nursing or Fees 2013 prevention, women‘s health, youth health) approved equivalent and have at least one year professional experience in a clinical setting Not available to international nnPatient-centred and preventive approach to students communication with patients in primary care nnNational Division 1 registration required at the settings time of enrolment. Domestic: Fee place $7888 with a maximum of 0.5 EFTSL per nnManagement of clinical conditions in primary care. year E Delivery mode: Online. Duration: 1–2 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Postgraduate Diploma in nnEvidence-based approach to a wide range of nnAustralian or overseas qualified nurses who hold Primary Care Nursing advanced clinical areas building on previous a three-year degree or diploma in nursing or Fees 2013 experience approved equivalent and have at least one year professional experience in a clinical setting Not available to international nnEnables the practice of effective patient-centred students and preventive clinical care nnNational Division 1 registration required at the time of enrolment. Domestic: Fee place $15 776 nnDeliver safe and effective nursing care and case per year E management to patients across the lifecycle. Delivery mode: Online. Duration: 2–4 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Adolescent Health nnStudy of adolescent development and adolescent nnUndergraduate degree in education, teaching, and Welfare health issues while increasing research skills youth work, health science, health/welfare- Fees 2013 nnDevelops skills to work effectively with young related disciplines or sociology Domestic: CSPs available R people. nnLimited places are available for those without Fee place $14 112 per year E Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. tertiary qualifications but with significant relevant work experience. Mode: Online. Entry: Semester 1.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Medicine (Radiology) nnEnables accurate interpretation of medical nnApproved MBBS degree or recognised equivalent Fees 2013 imaging modalities employed in modern radiology of at least two years standing Not available to international nnCovers developments in imaging and integrates nnMinimum two years relevant experience. as a students learning, teaching and research medical officer. Domestic: Fee place $21 600 nnCollaboration techniques for provision of optimal per year E patient care, education and research nnThe Master of Medicine (Radiology) course runs parallel with training for Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (FRANZCR). Duration: 3 years part time. Entry: Semester 1. Master of Psychiatry nnDevelops knowledge and skills of medical nnCurrent registration with Medical Board of Fees 2013 practitioners working with patients with Australia mental illness nnAvailable to trainees of Royal Australian and New

Not available to international Medicine students nnExplores theoretical concepts in psychiatry and Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and Domestic: Fee place $6912 with a their relationship to clinical practice. medical practitioners with identified interest in maximum of 0.5 EFTSL per year E Duration: 3 years part time. working with patients with mental illness. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2 Master of Youth Mental Health nnStudy of development from adolescence to nnUndergraduate degree in a cognate discipline Fees 2013 adulthood, mental health problems that emerge such as health science, social work, psychology, Not available to international during this period of life, and recent advances medicine or related disciplines, or students in preventative models and the biological nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline or assessment and treatment of mental illness in Domestic: Fee place $6912 with a equivalent, and at least two years documented young people maximum of 0.5 EFTSL per year E relevant work experience, or nnAdvanced study of early psychosis and service nnMinimum five years documented work management in youth mental health; develops experience so that professional practice and reflective practice skills and research skills knowledge is comparable to that expected nnPractice-based research project and thesis of undergraduate degree holders in cognate completed under supervision. disciplines Delivery mode: Online only. nnCandidates should currently be working with Duration: Four years part time young people for the duration of their study. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2

RESEARCH DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Health Sciences nnSubmission of 40 000-word thesis researching a nnThree-year undergraduate degree in a related (Research) specific aspect of genetic counselling area and the Graduate Diploma in Genetic Fees 2013 nnSupervision may be available in the areas of Drug Counselling or an equivalent qualification, or an honours degree with experience in research International: $32 544 per year E T Evaluation and Pharmaceutical Sciences or Infant T and Parent Mental Health. design and the principles and practice of research Domestic: RTS places available methodology Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. nnResearch areas available according to availability Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. of research staff for supervision nnCandidates for Drug Evaluation and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Infant and Parent Mental Health must have completed graduate diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification. Master of Medicine (Research) nnSubmission of 40 000-word thesis researching a nnUndergraduate degree in medicine of at least two Fees 2013 specific aspect of medicine. years standing or equivalent International: $50 304 per year E T Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. nnCurrent registration status from appropriate Domestic: RTS places available T Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. medical registration board nnMinimum two years experience as medical officer in a hospital affiliated with appropriate university for teaching purposes. Master of Philosophy nnIndependent and sustained research nnFour-year honours degree in relevant discipline Fees 2013 nnSubmission of 30 000–40 000 word thesis with minimum 75% average or equivalent International: $32 544 per year E T demonstrating critical application of specialist nnApplicants without four-year honours degree Domestic: RTS places available T knowledge and making an independent must have a research project equivalent to 25% of contribution to existing scholarship. one year‘s full-time study at fourth year or masters Duration: 1.5 years full time/3 years part time. level and demonstrate relevance of their research experience to their proposed topic of research Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. nnApplicants with professional degree such as MBBS or Doctor of Medicine will be assessed individually.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Primary Health Care nnSubmission of 30 000-word thesis researching a nnUndergraduate degree with honours or (Research) specific aspect of primary health care. postgraduate diploma in relevant discipline Fees 2013 Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. nnMinimum two years full-time, documented and International: $50 304 per year E T Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. relevant professional experience. Domestic: RTS places available T Master of Surgery (Research) nnThesis submitted researching a specific aspect of nnUndergraduate degree in medicine of at least two Fees 2013 surgery; includes a critical review of the literature years standing or equivalent International: $50 304 per year E T in the relevant field. nnCurrent registration status from appropriate Domestic: RTS places available T Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. medical registration board Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. nnMinimum two years experience as medical officer in hospital affiliated to appropriate university for teaching purposes. Doctor of Medical Science nnA higher research doctorate offered by the J15AA: (J15AA) Melbourne Medical School to medical graduates nnMedical degree at minimum 75% average from Doctor of Medical Science by of the University of Melbourne and other an Australian university or medical qualification compilation of papers (J15TC) recognised universities considered equivalent. Completion must be of at Fees 2013 nnDesigned for medical graduates to develop least two years standing advanced skills in carrying out independent and J15AA $50 304 per nnDegree and/or professional experience to International: sustained research at the doctoral research level. year E T demonstrate knowledge of the current discipline in which applicants plan to undertake their J15AA RTS places J15AA: Domestic: DMedSc available T nnEnrolment for the research project is normally nnApplicants must have completed medical studies J15TC $10 304 total program fee undertaken over two years full-time or four years part-time. At the end of the two years, candidates or any relevant professional medical or research submit a thesis of between 80 000 and 100 000 experience in the 10 years immediately prior to words for external examination. intended entry to the DMedSc. J15TC: Approved applicants submit a compilation of J15TC: published papers for examination. nnSelection into the DMedSc by compilation of Duration: JI5AA: 3 years full time/6 years part time; published papers (J15TC) is at the discretion of J15TC: NA. the Head of Department. Normally a candidate is expected to have an association with the Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. department such as a staff appointment or similar. Doctor of Philosophy nnSubstantial and original thesis based on nnFour-year honours degree in relevant discipline Fees 2013 in-depth research from broad range of disciplines with minimum 75% average or equivalent International: $32 544 per year E T in medical science, and under academic nnApplicants without four-year honours degree supervision. Domestic: RTS places available T must have a research project equivalent to 25% Duration: 3 years full time/6 years part time. of one year‘s full-time study at fourth year or Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. masters level nnDemonstrate relevance of research experience to proposed topic of research nnApplicants with professional degree such as MBBS or Doctor of Medicine assessed individually.

Notes: Q Courses are delivered on campus unless otherwise indicated. W Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for 2014 entry. Students must also meet English language requirements (see page 122). Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. E Fees shown are for 2013 and assume full-time study unless otherwise indicated. Fees are subject to annual review and are normally shown as course fee per year. One year is equivalent to one EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) or a standard annual full-time load. If a course duration is one year or less, an estimate of the total program fee is shown. For further details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). R Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are only available to eligible domestic students. See page 116 for details. T Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees under the Australian government‘s Research Training Scheme (RTS). See page 116 for details. International students pay full fees but are frequently supported by scholarships. For more information, see page 20.

88 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au Melbourne Conservatorium of Music

Creating inspirational musical futures.

The Melbourne Conservatorium YOUR LEARNING of Music (MCM) offers the most ENVIRONMENT comprehensive music research Music At the MCM, we nurture and develop and graduate studies program in musical abilities so that you can Australia. It is an exciting destination gain employment in the full range of for professional graduate study and Home of the occupations in the music profession. We research training in music scholarship foster excellence in artistic performance, and artistry. National research and scholarship, and through Music graduates face a rapidly changing our annual cycle of public recitals, Music Therapy professional musical world. We need to seminars, conferences and concerts we be better prepared and more innovative, promote an informed interest in music Research Unit which is why graduate study and and the performance of music within the research are so important – not only to University and the wider community. musicians but for music itself. Features of studying at the MCM: Teaching at the MCM is held at both the „„An all-Steinway piano school Through our coursework programs University of Melbourne‘s main Parkville (Parkville) we offer advanced specialist training campus and at the Southbank campus to professionals who wish to enhance in the heart of Melbourne‘s arts precinct. „„Two world-class university campuses their expertise in an array of musical Our unique teaching and performance in the centre of Melbourne, at fields including performance teaching facilities include: Parkville and Southbank and music therapy. In our research „„Melba Hall, a 340-seat concert hall „„Intensive one-to-one supervision with programs, our staff and graduate and one of the finest chamber music leading scholars, performers and students are making important venues in Melbourne composers advances in solving complex „„Louise Hanson-Dyer Music Library „„Active student body focused around problems which ultimately lead to new the Graduate Music Student Society compositions, new editions of music, „„Lenton Parr Music, Visual and better performances, and fresh insights Performing Arts Library „„Purpose-built composition studios into the discipline itself. „„Grainger Museum, a heritage-listed and performance venues museum housing Percy Grainger‘s „„Access to leading practitioners in the The MCM‘s graduate program ranges internationally recognised archive and profession from graduate certificates and diplomas artefact collection to doctoral study, offering opportunities „„A culturally diverse student body for professional training, professional „„Early Music Studio „„Access to a range of research development and research. We offer „„National Music Therapy Research resources, including Australia‘s specialisations in music performance Unit. largest music collection in a tertiary including opera performance as well as education institution composition, conducting, performance EXPLORE, DEVELOP, ACHIEVE „„Opportunities to perform in teaching, music therapy, musicology and Melbourne‘s world-class performance ethnomusicology. Our present graduate student body is a diverse one, and includes students venues, including Melba Hall, Hamer Courses include Commonwealth from across Australia, Asia, North and Hall and the Melbourne Recital Centre Supported Places and international and South America and Europe. You will join „„Publication opportunities (scores, Australian fee paying places, and there a community of students passionate articles and reviews) in the Melbourne is a range of scholarships and other about their musical pursuits, ranging Conservatorium‘s graduate-run, peer- financial assistance available. from solo, chamber, operatic and reviewed journal Context orchestral repertoire and performance, „„Access to a fine instrument collection to conducting, performance teaching including early instruments, a and composition studies. Music complete Central Javanese bronze therapy students pursue research and slendro-pélog gamelan, a Sudanese applied studies, while musicology and gamelan degung, and a Chinese ethnomusicology students carry out instrument collection research across time, place and cultures. The largest graduate music school in Australia

coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 89 Tenor partbook for Il Primo Et Secondo Libro Di Madrigali A Cinque Voci, by Orlando di Lasso (1532–1594) and Bassus partbook from a manuscript collection of motets. Both from the Louise Hanson-Dyer Library collection.

„„A graduate music student centre, PROFESSIONAL fully equipped with workstations, ACCREDITATION collaborative consultation spaces, The MCM has partnerships with over computer lab and common room 30 leading arts institutions around the „„Potential for casual employment as a world including the Universitas 21 and music tutor at the MCM Association of Pacific Rim Universities „„Participation in international networks. conferences and competitions Master of Music Therapy graduates „„Eligibility for numerous music are eligible for registration with the travelling scholarships for further Australian Music Therapy Association study overseas following completion (AMTA), and benefit from collaborations of your degree. through the International Consortium of Nine Music Therapy Research I feel privileged ARE YOU READY TO Universities. ADVANCE? It‘s inspiring to listen to your Master of Music (Performance “ Musicians today pursue a portfolio Teaching) graduates have opportunities peers performing, knowing career, ranging from professional solo to articulate, with advanced standing, hours of hard work and and ensemble performances, and to a range of Graduate Diploma research was put into that performance and classroom teaching to in Education programs, creating performance. It‘s also inspiring concert and event management, music a pathway to Victorian Institute of to be taught by some of the administration and music journalism. Teaching (VIT) registration. Primary Our graduates occupy leadership roles Level Suzuki Teacher Accreditation country‘s finest academics and in the music profession within Australia is also available through a Suzuki experts in the field – I count and internationally, pursuing careers as Practicum elective, provided in myself extremely privileged. distinguished performers, conductors, conjunction with the Suzuki Talent ” composers, scholars, music therapists, Education Association of Australia Emily Chow teachers and administrators. Recent (Victoria) Inc. Master of Music (Performance) graduates currently work as: For information on professional „„Accompanists accreditation of specific courses, please „„Chamber musicians check the relevant course entry in the „„Composers table on the following pages. More info „„Concert agents and managers „„Music academics +61 3 9035 9495 „„Music administrators via vca-mcm.unimelb.edu.au/ „„Music critics contact „„Music editors conservatorium.unimelb.edu. au/grad „„Music therapists „„Music tutors/lecturers facebook.com/ melbourneconservatoriumofmusic „„Opera company soloists and Widest collection chorus members of music resources than any youtube.com/VCAandMusic1 higher education institution „„Orchestral musicians in Australia „„Orchestrators „„Performer-teachers „„Touring soloists.

90 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au International students cannot usually enrol part time due to visa requirements. conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au Music PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Graduate Diploma in Guided nnAdvanced training in Guided Imagery and Music nnMasters or Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy, Imagery and Music (GIM) therapy. For music therapy graduates and with minimum two years experience in field Fees 2013 professionals from allied fields. of music therapy where counselling skills are practised, or Domestic: Fee place $15 456 per Duration: 2 years part time undertaken across four year E intensive-mode seminars per year. nnTertiary qualification in health field and minimum Professional accreditation: Music and Imagery two years professional experience where Association Australia (MIAA) and Association for counselling skills are practised, or Music and Imagery (AMI) in USA. nnLevel 1 and 2 Guided Imagery and Music or Entry: Semester 1. Introductory Certificate in Music and Imagery (offered through the Music and Imagery Association of Australia) completed, with recommendation from primary trainers of intermediate (Level 2) course, and nnInterview. Master of Music Therapy nnTheory, practice and research of music therapy. nnDegree in music or music education; or degree Fees 2013 Includes four clinical placements in hospitals, in allied health field, plus two units of tertiary International: $25 696 per year E schools, residential care and community and psychology study, and small research study (minor thesis). Domestic: CSPs available R nnProficiency in music performance equivalent to Grade 8 AMEB and music theory equivalent to Fee place $15 456 per year E Delivery mode: Available on-campus or as blended learning modes (online and intensive learning). Grade 5 AMEB plus proficiency in guitar, and Blended learning is available to interstate students nnSelection by audition, interview, example of where access to accredited music therapy course academic writing, and is unavailable, and students in rural areas where nnApplicants strongly recommended to have approved clinical training arrangements are available. experience working with special needs clients Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. and have observed music therapy in practice. Professional accreditation: Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA). Entry: Semester 1.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Graduate Certificate in Music nnFor university graduates in any field wanting to nnUndergraduate degree at pass level, with a Fees 2013 study music at university level minimum 70% average in the major, or International: $12 064 total program nnSubjects completed towards Graduate Certificate nnMinimum five years documented, professional fee E in Music may later be credited towards Graduate experience relevant to the specialisation Domestic: Fee place $10 128 total Diploma in Music. nnSelection into specialisations as follows: Practical program fee E Duration: 1 semester full time/1 year part time. Music: audition; Musicology/Ethnomusicology: a Specialisations: Practical Music, Musicology, piece of scholarly writing and research proposal. Ethnomusicology. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Graduate Diploma in Music nnFor university graduates in any field wanting to nnUndergraduate degree at pass level, with Fees 2013 study music at university level. minimum 70% average in the major, or International: $24 128 per year E Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. nnMinimum five years documented, professional Domestic: Fee place $20 256 per Specialisations: Practical Music, Composition, experience relevant to the specialisation year E Musicology, Ethnomusicology. nnSelection into specialisations as follows: Practical Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Music: audition; Composition: presentation of a composition folio; Musicology/Ethnomusicology: a piece of scholarly writing and research proposal.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Music nnNew graduate program, offered in conjunction nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline. (Opera Performance) with Victorian Opera, delivering elite-level training, Applicants without undergraduate qualification Fees 2013 language, diction, stagecraft and support studies may be considered by the Academic Board essential for opera performers International: $29 920 per year E nnAudition and interview. nnIncludes training in operatic performance to Domestic: Fee place $27 328 per year E professional standard in language, diction and stagecraft. Also covers physiology, research For the 2014 intake, fee remission methodology and musicology for opera scholarships are available, covering professionals the full cost of tuition fees. nnEach student participates in professional operatic roles within a nationally renowned opera company. Duration: 2 years full time. Entry: Semester 1. Master of Music (Performance nnFor graduates of Western classical and nnAudition, and one of: Teaching) contemporary music to work as performer nnBachelor of Music with a minimum 65% average Fees 2013 teachers in community, private provider and in final year or equivalent, or further education settings and as instrumental or International: $25 024 per year E nnBachelor of Fine Arts (Contemporary Music – vocal instructors in schools Domestic: CSPs available R Performance) with minimum 65% average in final nnIncludes advanced music performance Fee place $14 848 per year E year or equivalent, or tuition, second instrument studies, ensemble nnUndergraduate degree in discipline other than participation and conducting, performance music and Graduate Diploma in Music (Practical teaching pedagogy studies (with associated Music) or equivalent, or professional practice) and comprehensive range nnUndergraduate degree in discipline other of elective subjects. than music and concurrent Diploma in Music Duration: 18 months full time/3 years part time. (Practical) together with additional 50 points Professional accreditation: Victorian Institute appropriate academic music study, or of Teaching (through completion, with advanced nnGraduate Diploma in Music (Practical Music) standing, of a Graduate Diploma in Education), and minimum five years documented, relevant Primary Level Suzuki Teacher Accreditation (through professional performance experience. Suzuki Practicum elective). Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

RESEARCH DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Music (by Research) nnA body of original research which may take nnBachelor of Music (Honours) degree or equivalent Fees 2013 the form of public recitals, a composition folio with first-class honours or high second-class International: $25 696 per year E T amounting to 50–60 minutes duration, a major honours thesis of 30–50 000 words or a minor thesis of Domestic: RTS places available T nnSelection into specialisations as follows: 15 000 words, conducted in a research Composition: folio; Music Performance: environment with individual supervision. audition; Music Therapy, Ethnomusicology Duration: 18 months full time/3 years part time. and Musicology: copy of honours dissertation Specialisations: Composition, Music Performance or substantial piece of scholarly writing and (including Conducting), Music Therapy, research proposal. Ethnomusicology and Musicology. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Doctor of Philosophy nnSubstantial piece of original research, nnMaster of Music with demonstrated evidence of Fees 2013 conducted and reported by the holder under research component or Master of Music Therapy International: $25 696 per year E T proper academic supervision and in research or equivalent with final result first-class honours environment for a prescribed period or high second class honours Domestic: RTS places available T nnPhD thesis may take the form of either an nnFor PhD in Musicology/ Ethnomusicology/Music 80–100,000 word thesis; or a performance Therapy: a documented research proposal and and/or corpus of creative work plus dissertation a recent example of scholarly writing such as a to address, elucidate and contextualise the masters thesis work; or a composition folio of 90–120 minutes‘ nnFor PhD in Composition: application folio, duration and a 20 000-word dissertation. composition CV and evidence of scholarly ability Duration: 3 years full time/6 years part time. nnFor PhD in Music Performance: DVD folio of Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. performances, research proposal and evidence of scholarly ability.

Notes: Q Courses are delivered on campus unless otherwise indicated. W Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for 2014 entry. Students must also meet English language requirements (see page 122). Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. E Fees shown are for 2013 and assume full-time study unless otherwise indicated. Fees are subject to annual review and are normally shown as course fee per year. One year is equivalent to one EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) or a standard annual full-time load. if a course duration is one year or less, an estimate of the total program fee is shown. For further details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). R Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are only available to eligible domestic students. See page 116 for details. T Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees under the Australian government‘s Research Training Scheme (RTS). See page 116 for details. International students pay full fees but are frequently supported by scholarships. For more information, see page 20.

92 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

Improve the quality and equity of healthcare. Charles Makasi, Master of Public Health, from Tanzania

QUALITY RESEARCH-LED The Nossal Institute staff bring TEACHING unmatched personal understanding of global health challenges from their The Melbourne School of Population experience working in developing and Global Health (MSPGH) provides countries. world-class teaching and research Tendered successfully for Australia‘s expertise that is grounded in community development. YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE first longitudinal We have created a welcoming, We are at the forefront of the supportive environment for graduate study of male health prevention of disease and injury and research and coursework students. The the promotion of health and wellbeing. unique strengths of our internationally We are a vibrant, multidisciplinary recognised research centres, together school with strengths in epidemiology with active industry collaborations and and biostatistics, social sciences in

involvement in public health policy and Global Health Population health, women‘s health, Indigenous and practice, foster a stimulating health, program evaluation, health learning environment and create economics, disability and global health. exciting research training opportunities. Our research evaluates and informs Students play a very active role in their local, national and international health courses. strategies. We attract students from all over the world to our graduate degree programs, which include: YOUR CAREER IN PUBLIC HEALTH „„Master of Public Health Our graduates are prepared for diverse „„Master of Biostatistics and challenging careers in areas such as: Lecturers go above „„Master of Epidemiology „„Public health at local, state, national and beyond „„Master of Science (Epidemiology) and international levels One thing that‘s really stood „„Master of Health Social Sciences „„Health policy development and “ „„A range of postgraduate diploma and implementation in local and out is the calibre of lecturers certificate programs international NGOs, and in the private here compared to other „„Doctor of Philosophy sector universities I‘ve studied at in „„Master of Philosophy. „„Advocacy the past. It‘s amazing – their „„Epidemiological or biostatistical experience and knowledge Researchers from across the 11 centres research in hospitals, pharmaceutical and the amount they are and units comprising MSPGH undertake companies, aid agencies and willing to share with you, they groundbreaking work to improve the government agencies really go above and beyond. health of the most vulnerable members „„Social research in health, government ” of communities, in such diverse areas or university settings. Claire Kavanagh of interest as: Victorian Aboriginal Controlled „„Cancer and other non-communicable diseases Community Health Organisation „„Infectious diseases New in 2012 Master of Public Health „„Suicide prevention (Indigenous Health) „„Indigenous eye health Indigenous „„Public health law „„Racial discrimination and health health More info „„Work and health. specialisation Our Master of Public Health is supported +61 3 8344 9339 by the Nossal Institute for Global Health, which aims to improve global health [email protected] through research, education, inclusive development practice and training future sph.unimelb.edu.au leaders.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Y Master of Public Health nnCore foundations of public health theory and nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline or Fees 2013 practice with opportunities to specialise in equivalent, or International: $36 192 per year E advanced streams nnMinimum two years tertiary study in any Domestic: CSPs available R nnOpportunities to consolidate specialist training discipline plus minimum five years documented, through workplace practicum, research project or relevant health-related work experience. Fee place $21 248 per year E elective subjects. Duration: 2 years full time. Part time study available. Specialisations: Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Gender and Women‘s Health, Global Health, Health Economics and Economic Evaluation, Health Program Evaluation, Indigenous Health, Primary Care, Sexual Health, Health Social Sciences. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Y Graduate Certificate in nnSuitable for anyone with a health-related or nnHealth-related degree or equivalent, or Sexual Health public-health related background and an nnUndergraduate degree in cognate discipline or Fees 2013 interest in sexual health. Of particular interest equivalent. to health professionals moving into work in the International: $18 096 total program fee area of sexual health including nurses, general practitioners and others Domestic: Fee place $10 624 total nn program fee Core subjects available in face-to-face and distance mode, drawing on national and international developments in public health control of sexually transmissible infections, the management of STIs, sexual and reproductive health and clinical service provision. Delivery mode: Online. Duration: 1–2 years (part time only). Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Postgraduate Certificate in nnCovers introductory epidemiology and some nnUndergraduate degree with minimum 70% Biostatistics aspects of biostatistics average and two years documented work Fees 2013 nnFoundation in mathematical and statistical theory experience relevant to use of quantitative methods in health research, or International: $18 096 total program to those without a first degree in the area fee nnSubset of Master of Biostatistics. nnUndergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, health or other sciences including tertiary-level Domestic: Fee place $10 624 total Delivery mode: Online. mathematics, with minimum 70% average program fee Duration: 1–2 years (part time only). nnDemonstrated capacity for advanced Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. mathematical work and successful completion of tertiary-level statistics subject, or demonstrated equivalent prior knowledge of statistics. Postgraduate Diploma in nnFocuses on skills required for employment as a nnUndergraduate degree with minimum 70% Biostatistics biostatistician average and two years documented work Fees 2013 nnFoundation in mathematical and statistical theory experience relevant to use of quantitative methods in health research, or Domestic: Fee place $10 624 with a to those without a first degree in the area maximum of 0.5 EFTSL per year nnSubset of Master of Biostatistics. nnUndergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, health or other sciences including tertiary-level Delivery mode: Online. mathematics, with minimum 70% average Duration: 2–4 years (part time only). nnDemonstrated capacity for advanced Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. mathematical work and successful completion of tertiary-level statistics subject or demonstrated equivalent prior knowledge of statistics. Postgraduate Diploma in Health nnMultidisciplinary social sciences approach nnUndergraduate degree or equivalent in relevant Social Sciences nnUnderstanding of how social, economic, cultural, discipline or proof of meeting requirements for Fees 2013 historical and ethical factors affect health and registration, or temporary registration as a nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia International: $36 192 per year E health care R nnDisciplines include sociology, anthropology, in Division 1, 3 or 4, or equivalent professional Domestic: CSPs available qualification Fee place $21 248 per year E history, ethics, psychology, economics, social epidemiology and policy studies. nnMinimum five years documented, relevant work or professional experience Duration: 1 year full time. Part-time study available. nnDocumentary evidence of competent academic Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. or professional writing skills. Master of Biostatistics nnProvides skills required of professional nnFour-year undergraduate degree in relevant Fees 2013 biostatisticians in medical and epidemiological discipline incorporating studies in mathematics Not available to international research, the pharmaceutical industry and or statistics of at least second-year level with students government departments and agencies. minimum 70% average, or Domestic: Fee place $10 624 with a Delivery mode: Online. nnPostgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma maximum of 0.5 EFTSL per year Duration: 3 years (part time only). in Biostatistics. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

94 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au International students cannot usually enrol part time due to visa requirements. sph.unimelb.edu.au

Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Y Master of Epidemiology nnFoundation in epidemiological and analytical skills nnHonours degree in relevant discipline with a Fees 2013 nnEpidemiological and biostatistical theory and GPA of at least H2B 70% average in the major or International: $36 192 per year E methods that underpin epidemiological practice equivalent, or Domestic: Fee place $21 248 per and research; build critical appraisal skills and nnMedical degree, or year E develop core skills for research and practice in nnPostgraduate Diploma in Epidemiology with at epidemiology. least H2B 70% average or equivalent, or Duration: 1 year full time. Part-time study available. nnDegree in relevant discipline with a GPA of at Entry: Semester 1. least H2B 70%.or equivalent, and at least two years of relevant, documented full-time work experience. Master of Health Social nnFor healthcare professionals interested in nnUndergraduate degree or equivalent in relevant Sciences broadening expertise to incorporate social discipline, or proof of meeting requirements for Fees 2013 sciences approaches to health registration or temporary registration as a nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia International: $36 192 per year E nnDevelops social analysis skills from range of social science disciplines to understand how theory is in Division 1, 3 or 4, or equivalent professional Domestic: CSPs available R applied to health in the social sciences qualification Fee place $21 248 per year E nnComprehensive research training through a nnMinimum five years documented, relevant work supervised minor thesis on a relevant project. experience Duration: 2 years full time. Part-time study available. nnDocumentary evidence of competent academic or professional writing skills. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Science nnEpidemiology is the scientific method used to nnA bachelor degree with a major in an appropriate (Epidemiology) track population health, to find cause of disease discipline with at least an H3 (65%) in the major, Fees 2013 (and health) and to identify ways to prevent or equivalent. disease. It is often called the basic science of International: $29 760 per year E public health, but its principles extend to clinical Domestic: Fee place $25 760 per E research and practice. Epidemiologists are the year medical detectives for populations. They solve

puzzles about who gets diseases, what causes and Global Health Population disease and how to prevent disease nnStudents will have the ability to undertake independent research in Epidemiology with the potential to progress to a PhD degree nnFor enquiries, admissions and application information please contact the Melbourne Graduate School of Science. See page 98. Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time (subject to approval). Entry: Semester 1.

RESEARCH DEGREES

Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Y Master of Philosophy nnAdvanced skills in independent and sustained nnAustralian four-year honours degree (or Fees 2013 research on a particular topic under academic equivalent) in relevant discipline, with minimum International: $32 544 per year E T supervision 75% average Domestic: RTS places available T nnThesis demonstrates a critical application of nnApplicants without four-year honours degree specialist knowledge and makes independent must have conducted a research project contribution to existing scholarship in the area equivalent to 25% of one year‘s full-time study nnWide range of research disciplines available. at fourth-year or masters level. Applicants must also demonstrate relevance of their research Duration: 1.5 years full time/3 years part time. experience to the proposed research topic. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Doctor of Philosophy nnStudents produce a substantial and original thesis nnAustralian four-year honours degree (or Fees 2013 based on in-depth research under academic equivalent) in relevant discipline, with minimum International: $32 544 per year E T supervision from a range of disciplines. 75% average Domestic: RTS places available T Duration: 3 years full time/6 years part time. nnApplicants without four-year honours degree Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. must have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of one year‘s full-time study at fourth-year or masters level. Applicants must also demonstrate relevance of their research experience to the proposed research topic.

Notes: Q Courses are delivered on campus unless otherwise indicated. W Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for 2014 entry. Students must also meet English language requirements (see page 122). Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. E Fees shown are for 2013 and assume full-time study unless otherwise indicated. Fees are subject to annual review and are normally shown as course fee per year. One year is equivalent to one EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) or a standard annual full-time load. If a course duration is one year or less, an estimate of the total program fee is shown. For further details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). R Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are only available to eligible domestic students. See page 116 for details. T Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees under the Australian government‘s Research Training Scheme (RTS). See page 116 for details. International students pay full fees but are frequently supported by scholarships. For more information, see page 20. Y The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for referee reports or employer references to expand on any of the matters referred to in the selection criteria.

coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 95 Melbourne School of Psychological Science

Develop new methods of treatment for mental health.

A HIGHLY REGARDED YOUR CAREER IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY Rated 5 or The Melbourne School of Psychological Career opportunities for psychology Sciences, one of the most highly graduates are wide-ranging, and well above regarded schools of Psychology include health-care settings such as world standard in Australia, is a research leader in hospitals and community agencies, for quality research in cognitive and behavioural neuroscience, private practice, rehabilitation centres, Psychology quantitative psychology, social patients‘ homes, schools, long-term psychology, developmental psychology care facilities, sports venues, aged Excellence in Research for Australia and clinical science. care centres, occupational health (ERA) 2012 National Report practices, dental clinics, fitness centres, It is the newest of the five schools of educational institutions, human the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and resources, counselling, and behavioural Health Sciences. It is one of the largest research. departments of psychology in Australia, with over 1700 undergraduate students (including 60 students at the fourth Professional year level) and around 300 graduate accreditation students. The Melbourne School of We offer a six-year sequence Psychological Sciences has more of professional training, leading than 60 academic staff members and to registration as a professional over 100 associates, with many of the psychologist. This sequence culminates latter being involved in the teaching of in the Master of Psychology or the professional training programs. combined Master of Psychology/PhD program, which are accredited by the Thriving in the YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE Australian Psychological Accreditation collegial atmosphere Council. In addition, we also offer a Research is carried out by our staff and rigorous and internationally recognised I really enjoy meeting and students in well-equipped laboratories “ research training program, leading to working with other graduates within Psychological Sciences, often in the qualification of PhD. collaboration with researchers from other and experts in my field. Every University departments and affiliated For information on professional week involves a new challenge institutions. Many of these laboratories accreditation of specific courses, please that often requires more than have been successful in obtaining grants check the relevant course entry in the one person to overcome. There from the Australian Research Council table on the following pages. are also many extracurricular (ARC), the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and other opportunities to meet other external granting bodies. students and build cross- disciplinary relationships. This collegial atmosphere has made my graduate experience so in much better.” #1Australia Rachel Buckley Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Neuropsychology

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96 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au psych.unimelb.edu.au International students cannot usually enrol part time due to visa requirements. PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Psychology nnThe purpose of the professional training programs is to train nnCompletion of an APAC-accredited Fees 2013 students in professional areas of the discipline of psychology. four-year undergraduate honours International: $36 192 per year E Each program is designed to provide: sequence in Psychology. Domestic: $21 248 per year E (i) a grounding in the theoretical, conceptual and empirical foundations of psychology and in the skills relevant to the various areas of professional practice (ii) supervised practical experience (iii) research training in the area of professional specialisation. Duration: 2 years full time. Entry: Semester 1. Master of Psychology/ nnThe combined Master of Psychology/PhD degree combines nnCompletion of an APAC-accredited Doctor of Philosophy the coursework and placement experience of the four-year undergraduate honours Fees 2013 professionally accredited Master of Psychology, with the sequence in Psychology advanced research training of the PhD, allowing graduates of International: $36 192 per year E nnLocal applicants transfer into the this degree to register as professional psychologists, as well combined course at the end of the Domestic: RTS places available T as pursuing careers in further research or academic teaching. first year of the Master of Psychology. Duration: 4 years full time.Y International applicants may apply for Entry: Semester 1. direct entry to the combined course. Psychology PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Graduate Diploma in Psychology nnDesigned for graduates of other disciplines who may be nnCompletion of a three-year bachelor‘s Fees 2013 interested in changing career direction and eventually degree in a discipline other than International: $39 840 total qualifying as a registered psychologist, or for those who wish Psychology. program fee E to study psychology simply out of interest in the discipline. Domestic: $32 240 total Duration: 1 year full-time/3years part-time. program fee E Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2/Summer. Postgraduate Diploma in nnThe fourth-year program is designed to provide students with nnCompletion of a three-year Psychology the opportunities to learn the intellectual background, ethical undergraduate sequence in Fees 2013 principles and content areas of psychology as a scientific Psychology. discipline, and lead to further study in either professional International: $31 840 per year E training or research. Domestic: CSP places only R Duration: 1 year full time. Entry: Semester 1.

RESEARCH DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Doctor of Philosophy nnThe PhD allows students to acquire the capacity to carry out nnCompletion of a four-year honours (Psychology) independent research and make an original contribution to sequence in Psychology. Graduates Fees 2013 knowledge in the discipline of psychology. of disciplines related to Psychology may also be considered. International: $32 544 per year E T Duration: 3 years full time. Domestic: RTS places available T Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

Notes: Q Courses are delivered on campus unless otherwise indicated. W Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for 2014 entry. Students must also meet English language requirements (see page 122). Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. E Fees shown are for 2013 and assume full-time study unless indicated. Fees are subject to annual review and are normally shown as course fee per year. One year is equivalent to one EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) or a standard annual full-time load. If a course duration is one year or less, an estimate of the total program fee is shown. For further details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). R Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are only available to eligible domestic students. See page 116 for details. T Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees under the Australian government‘s Research Training Scheme (RTS). See page 116 for details. International students pay full fees but are frequently supported by scholarships. For more information, see page 20. Y Full time enrolment is preferred. In exceptional circumstances part-time enrolment will be considered and may be negotiated at the time of enrolment.

coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 97 Melbourne Graduate School of Science

Learn from and be inspired by over 150 years of pioneering scientific discovery.

A THRIVING, PASSIONATE LEADERS IN RESEARCH AND INTERNATIONALLY The Melbourne Graduate School of NETWORKED COMMUNITY Science is one of the most successful Our programs combine advanced scientific research powerhouses in knowledge in core scientific disciplines Australia. Our research institutes, with high-level training in business, centres and collaborations include: communication and technical skills. „„ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky 53studied nationalities our graduate Astrophysics Researchers, teachers, coursework and courses in 2012 research students, affiliated institutes, „„ARC Centre of Excellence for industry partners, student support Coherent X-ray Science staff, alumni and government partners „„ARC Centre of Excellence for all contribute to the life of the graduate Free Radical Chemistry and school. We have over 1000 graduate Biotechnology students studying our coursework and „„The Victorian Centre for Aquatic research degrees, and close to 400 Pollution Identification and academic and research teaching staff. Management „„ARC Centre of Excellence for PIONEERS IN SCIENTIFIC Mathematics and Statistics of DISCOVERY Complex Systems The Melbourne Graduate School of „„ARC Centre of Excellence for Particle Science engages the most diverse Physics at the Terascale range of scientific disciplines in Australia. We are ranked among the „„ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate top universities in the world for our System Science scientific education and research:Q „„Bio21 institute „„20th for Physics and Astronomy „„Melbourne Energy institute „„20th for Chemistry „„Melbourne Materials institute „„24th for Biological Sciences „„Melbourne Sustainable Society Enjoying the institute „„20th for Statistics and Operational cultural diversity „„Stem Cells Australia Research “The University of Melbourne „„20th for Earth and Marine Sciences. „„Victorian Life Sciences Computation has a rich cultural diversity, Initiative. which strongly encouraged For a full list of Science research and promoted me to interact institutes, centres and collaborations visit: with people from different science.unimelb.edu.au/research- backgrounds in a comfortable partnerships way. Apart from what was taught in class, I have also learned a lot about the world and culture.” Tianyu Yao Master of Science (Biotechnology) China

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98 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au INTERNATIONALLY YOUR CAREER IN SCIENCE RENOWNED ACADEMICS Our research training Master of Science degrees allow you to pursue research Our scientists include 24 Fellows of Science learned academies and seven ARC at the most advanced level, while Federation and Laureate Fellows who our professional masters degrees have received national and international offer graduate science training that is recognition for their work, including: focused on skills useful for industry, „„Professor Andrew Holmes, who was business and government. awarded a Royal Medal from the Melbourne Science graduates have: Royal Society London. He is the „„A comprehensive understanding of only Australian in 10 years to receive current scientific issues the award „„A high level of management and „„Professor Frances Separovic, Head leadership skills I‘ve presented of the School of Chemistry, who has been elected to the Australian „„An excellent reputation, and are at international Academy of Science. She is the widely recruited in Australia and conferences first female chemist elected to the around the world. Academy Throughout this course I PROFESSIONAL “ „„ have had many opportunities Dr Todd Lane from the School of ACCREDITATION Earth Sciences, who was awarded to present my research in the Anton Hales medal for his The Master of Biotechnology and class and at international research on thunderstorms, waves Master of Operations Research and conferences, which has and turbulence. Management Science courses are affiliated as Professional Science helped me to develop another INDUSTRY INTERACTION Masters (PSM) programs with the important skill: the ability Council of Graduate Schools. Our curriculum is supported by to communicate science distinguished scientists and by business For information on professional effectively to an audience. and industry, making it both innovative accreditation of specific courses, please The conferences have also and relevant. Industry partners create check the relevant course entry in the proved to be an invaluable and co-supervise workplace projects table on the following pages. opportunity to network. that expose students to workplace ” practices, with projects designed to be Stephanie Jacobs of practical benefit to industry partners. Master of Science 2500 visitors (Earth Sciences) to Science Matters every month sciencematters.unimelb.edu.au More info

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PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Biotechnology nnFor graduates pursuing a career and/or promotion nnUndergraduate degree with major in Life Science Fees 2013 in the biotechnology industries or Chemistry and minimum 65% average in the International: $29 760 per year E nnIncludes rich scientific study, an industry or major (or equivalent) with appropriate sequence of genetics or biochemistry-related subjects (or Domestic: CSPs available R research project and professional skills training options in business, communications and equivalent) to second-year level. Fee place $25 760 per year E management. Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Operations Research nnFor students seeking employment and/or nnUndergraduate degree in appropriate discipline and Management Science promotion in industries requiring management such as mathematics, statistics and operations Fees 2013 science expertise research, engineering, information technology, computing, commerce or business, with International: $29 760 per year E nnCombines mathematical expertise with a focus on business in a curriculum covering scientific minimum 65% in the major (or equivalent), and Domestic: CSPs available R nn E study, an industry project and professional skills Appropriate sequence of mathematics and Fee place $25 760 per year subjects. statistics or related subjects to second-year Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. undergraduate level. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Science nnBuilds on advanced research training, specialised nnUndergraduate degree with major in an Fees 2013 coursework studies and professional skills appropriate discipline with minimum 65% International: $29 760 per year E development to prepare students for a research average in the major (or equivalent) is required for career or employment in the science industries. all streams in Master of Science Domestic: CSPs available R nnFor further information visit graduate.science. Fee place $25 760 per year E Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time (subject to approval). unimelb.edu.au/master-of-science (Computer Science stream) Entry: Semester 1/ Semester 2 (selected streams only) E International: $30 912 per year Streams: Bioinformatics, Biomedical and Health Domestic: CSPs available R Sciences, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Fee place $26 976 per year E Earth Sciences, Epidemiology, Genetics, Geography, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Vision Sciences, and Zoology. For more information on the Master of Science (Epidemiology), see page 95. Doctor of Optometry nnIntegrated curriculum offering substantially more nnUndergraduate degree (or equivalent) Fees 2013 clinical experience than any other optometry nnThree additional subjects at second or third-year International: $39 968 per year E degree in Australasia level (or equivalent) from one or more relevant Domestic: CSPs available R nnThe international standard for entry into biological science disciplines optometric practice and the first of its kind in the Fee place $34 400 per year E nnGAMSAT, MCAT or OAT southern hemisphere. nnWritten statement explaining your interest in Duration: 4 years full time. Optometry. Professional accreditation: This course is in the process of obtaining provisional accreditation from the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand. Entry: Semester 1.

100 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au Danielle Stokeld, PhD candidate, researches the impact of urbanisation on freshwater turtles.

International students cannot usually enrol part time due to visa requirements. graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au Science PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Postgraduate Diploma in nnAcquire research skills and develop current, nnUndergraduate degree in relevant discipline. Science in-depth knowledge of your scientific field nnEntry may also be subject to availability of Fees 2013 nnChoose from a broad range of study areas. appropriate research topic and supervisor if a International: $29 760 per year E Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. research component is involved. Domestic: CSPs available R Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Fee place $25 760 per year E Graduate Diploma in Science nnPathway to the Master of Science for students nnAn undergraduate degree. You must have Fees 2013 who have taken subjects in, but did not complete, completed at least 25 credit points of study at Not available to international an undergraduate science major and would now Level 1 or above in an appropriate discipline students like to pursue a Master of Science in that major. nnThe level of prerequisite knowledge required Domestic: CSPs available R Duration: 1 year full time/2 years part time. might vary depending on the chosen discipline Fee place $25 760 per year E Entry: Semester 1. nnA Graduate Certificate in Science is also available where only Level 3 study is required to complete the chosen major.

RESEARCH DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Philosophy nnIn-depth thesis from research in Botany, nnAustralian four-year honours degree (or Fees 2013 Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Genetics, equivalent) in a relevant discipline, with minimum International: $30 976 per year E T Mathematics and Statistics, Optometry and 75% average Vision Sciences, Physics or Zoology. Domestic: RTS places available T nnApplicants who do not meet this requirement Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. must have conducted a research project Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. equivalent to 25% of one year‘s full-time study at fourth-year or masters level. Applicants Doctor of Philosophy nnOriginal, in-depth thesis from a broad range of must demonstrate relevance of their research Fees 2013 sciences under academic supervision. experience to the proposed topic of research. International: $30 976 per year E T Duration: 3-4 years full time/8 years part time. Domestic: RTS places available T Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

Notes: Q Courses are delivered on campus unless otherwise indicated. W Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for 2014 entry. Students must also meet English language requirements (see page 122). Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. E Fees shown are for 2013 and assume full-time study unless otherwise indicated. Fees are subject to annual review and are normally shown as course fee per year. One year is equivalent to one EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) or a standard annual full-time load. If a course duration is one year or less, an estimate of the total program fee is shown. For further details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). R Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are only available to eligible domestic students. See page 116 for details. T Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees under the Australian government‘s Research Training Scheme (RTS). See page 116 for details. International students pay full fees but are frequently supported by scholarships. For more information, see page 20.

coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 101 Melbourne School of Veterinary Science

Lead the way in advancing animal, human and environmental wellbeing.

WORLD-CLASS, PASSIONATE, Our staff have national and international INTERNATIONALLY networks, and opportunities exist to ACCREDITED, EXPERIENCED undertake part of your research in another laboratory. The Melbourne School of Veterinary First of its kind Science has an outstanding reputation Our teaching hospital in Werribee is Doctor of Veterinary worldwide. Our expertise spans a broad one of Australia‘s leading veterinary Medicine program range of veterinary and biomedical teaching and research facilities, treating in Australia science, extending from molecular over 19 000 animals every year. It and cell biology to applied veterinary comprises a general practice, medicine in agricultural production, a referral practice, a 24-hour small companion animal medicine, animal emergency and critical care performance activities such as horse service, and an equine centre. racing and competitive sport, and wildlife management. YOUR CAREER IN We are passionate about advancing VETERINARY SCIENCE animal, human and environmental When you graduate, you will have the wellbeing, and ensuring our wealth of opportunity to enjoy a diverse and knowledge is transferred to each new rewarding career both nationally and generation of veterinary scientists and internationally. You may work with to the community. companion animals in a private practice or specialise in small animal medicine, My course is Our flagship degree, the Doctor of equine or farm animal practice, exotic Veterinary Medicine (DVM), is aligned internationally animals, wildlife, laboratory animals with European and North American or poultry. There are opportunities for recognised models of veterinary education. veterinarians in consultancies, research It provides you with a distinctive The University of Melbourne and higher education, industry and “ experience, including a final year of is a very good institution to be government services throughout the lecture-free clinical training at the world. There are also opportunities associated with. My degree is University‘s Veterinary Hospital, emerging with new genetic accredited all over the world, enabling you to better respond to the technologies, food safety, disease challenges presented to veterinarians in which would make it easy for diagnosis, animal welfare and urban the 21st century. me to travel and work once I animal management. You may also graduate. I also like studying choose to pursue a career in academic YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE research and teaching, biomedical with mature, like-minded We provide you with a stimulating research, or research and development people.” learning environment over two in industry. campuses: the pre-clinical centre in Tom Woods Parkville and the recently renovated PROFESSIONAL Doctor of Veterinary Medicine veterinary teaching hospital in Werribee. ACCREDITATION Both campuses offer you a supportive The DVM is internationally recognised environment and excellent facilities for by the American Veterinary Medical research, teaching and learning that Association, the Royal College of More info are designed to support veterinary Veterinary Surgeons (UK) and the education well into the future. Australasian Veterinary Boards Council You will benefit from active involvement Inc, allowing graduates to easily work +61 3 8344 7357 and close proximity with many of the overseas. via www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/ biomedical research institutes adjacent contact.html For information on professional to the University. Close collaboration accreditation of specific courses, please exists with key agricultural animal vet.unimelb.edu.au check the relevant course entry in the industries at a state and national table on the following pages. level, and we also provide an on-farm facebook.com/melbvetscience research and consultancy service. vet.unimelb.edu.au/docs/ DVMBrochure.pdf

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PROFESSIONAL ENTRY DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Doctor of Veterinary Medicine nnAligned with European and North American nnBachelor of Science with a major in Animal Fees 2013 models Health and Disease (Veterinary Bioscience

International: $52 576 per year E nnProvides students with an outstanding and specialisation) at the University of Melbourne, or Science Veterinary Domestic: CSPs available R distinctive experience. nnScience degree from University of Melbourne or from another institution including at least one Fee place $43 680 per year E Duration: 4 years full time (3 years for students with major in Animal Health and Disease (Veterinary semester of study in both general/cellular biology Bioscience specialisation) from the University of and biochemistry. Melbourne). Professional accreditation: American Veterinary Medical Association, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK) and the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc. Entry: Semester 1.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Postgraduate Certificate in nnFor graduate veterinarians to expand their nnMinimum four-year veterinary science degree, Avian Health professional skills into the international poultry or an equivalent qualification from a veterinary Fees 2013 industries school listed in the World Health Organization (WHO) Directory of Veterinary Schools International: $13 680 total program nnOffers solid grounding in poultry husbandry and fee E management, avian health and poultry pathology nnMinimum one year documented veterinary experience in poultry industry or minimum two Domestic: Fee place $13 680 total nnPart of the Avian Health Online program – a program fee E web-based learning environment for veterinarians years documented veterinary experience with to further their understanding in poultry health small or large animals, or other category of and management. Delivered and awarded jointly professional practice in veterinary disciplines by University of Melbourne and University of nnAll students must meet English language Georgia (USA) requirements at the University of Melbourne and nnContent is released weekly with lecture notes all other entry requirements at the University of presented online, and includes class discussions, Georgia, including sitting the Graduate Record audio lectures, and interactive case studies. Examination (GRE) Delivery mode: Online. nnApplicants must apply to, and be selected by, both institutions. Duration: 1 year part time. Entry: Semester 1.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Avian Health and nnSpecialist, online course for veterinarians nnPostgraduate Certificate in Avian Health with Medicine working in the poultry industry. Builds on the minimum 70% average, or Fees 2013 Postgraduate Certificate nnMinimum four-year veterinary science degree, International: $13 680 per year (for nnDevelops a working knowledge of serology or an equivalent qualification from a veterinary standard part-time of 0.5 EFTSL per and microbiology in avian health; product school listed in the World Health Organisation year) quality; public health and international trade; (WHO) Directory of Veterinary Schools, and $43 134 estimated total program financial analysis in decision-making for poultry nnMinimum one year documented veterinary fee for 150 points (for applicants production systems; and critical reading and experience in poultry industry or minimum two commencing without the preparation skills for scientific papers years documented veterinary experience with Postgraduate Certificate in Avian nnPart of the Avian Health Online program – a small or large animals, or other category of Health) web-based learning environment for veterinarians professional practice in veterinary disciplines $28 048 estimated total program fee to further their understanding in poultry health nnAll students must meet English language for 100 points (for applicants who and management. Delivered and awarded jointly requirements at the University of Melbourne and have completed the Postgraduate by University of Melbourne and University of all other entry requirements at the University of Certificate in Avian Health) Georgia (USA) Georgia, including sitting the Graduate Record nnContent is released weekly with lecture notes Examination (GRE) Domestic: Fee place $13 680 per year (for standard part-time of presented online, and includes class discussions, nnApplicants must apply to, and be selected by, 0.5 EFTSL per year) audio lectures, and interactive case studies. both institutions. $43 134 estimated total program Delivery mode: Online. fee for 150 points (for applicants Duration: 3 years part time (or 2 years part time for commencing without the applicants who have completed the Postgraduate Postgraduate Certificate in Avian Certificate in Avian Health). Health) Entry: Semester 1. $28 048 estimated total program fee for 100 points (for applicants who have completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Avian Health) Master of Veterinary Public nnPractical education and training that will prepare nnDegree in Veterinary Science from a veterinary Health (Emergency Animal veterinarians, animal scientists and animal health school listed in the WHO Directory of Veterinary Diseases) workers so they can contribute effectively in Schools, and minimum two years relevant Fees 2013 emergency animal disease responses, both in experience in diagnosis and control of animal Australia and internationally diseases, or International: $10 272 per year (for standard part-time of 0.5 EFTSL nnSpecialised training in the selection and nnA degree in another relevant scientific field (such per year) interpretation of laboratory tests; project as agriculture or biology), with a demonstrated, management; advanced disease recognition and appropriate background in veterinary anatomy, $42 116 (estimated total program fee control; communication; epidemiology; selection physiology, pathology and microbiology, and four for 200 points) Y and evaluation of control options; and simulation years documented experience in the diagnosis Domestic: $10 272 per year (for exercises and preparedness planning and control of animal disease (for example, as a standard part-time of 0.5 EFTSL per nnFirst two weeks of the first subject are taught in government-employed Animal Health officer). year) Melbourne. Content is thereafter released weekly $42 116 (estimated total program fee with lecture notes presented online, and includes Y for 200 points) class discussions, web conferences, group assignments and interactive case studies. For more information on the Delivery mode: Online (except compulsory first MVPH(EAD) Program go to: residential subject). vet.unimelb.edu.au/mvph Duration: 4 years part time. Entry: Semester 2. Postgraduate Diploma in nnThe Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Public nnDegree in Veterinary Science from a veterinary Veterinary Public Health Health (Emergency Animal Diseases) comprises school listed in the WHO Directory of Veterinary (Emergency Animal Diseases) the first eight subjects of the Master of Veterinary Schools, and minimum of two years relevant Fees 2013 Public Health (Emergency Animal Diseases) experience in diagnosis and control of animal diseases, or International: $10 272 per yearY nnSpecialised training in a broad range of areas as required to fill a number of professional roles in nnA degree in another relevant scientific field (such Domestic: Fee place $10 272 per emergency animal disease preparedness and as agriculture or biology), with a demonstrated, year Y response. appropriate background in veterinary anatomy, Delivery mode: Online (except compulsory first physiology, pathology and microbiology, and four residential subject). years documented experience in the diagnosis and control of animal disease (for example, as a Duration: 2 years part time. government-employed Animal Health officer). Entry: Semester 2. Postgraduate Certificate nnThe Postgraduate Certificate in Veterinary Public nnDegree in Veterinary Science from a veterinary in Veterinary Public Health Health (Emergency Animal Diseases) comprises school listed in the WHO Directory of Veterinary (Emergency Animal Diseases) the first four subjects of the Master of Veterinary Schools, and minimum of two years relevant Fees 2013 Public Health (Emergency Animal Diseases) experience in diagnosis and control of animal diseases, or International: $10 272 per year Y nnSpecialised training in specific areas as required to fill several professional roles in emergency nnA degree in another relevant scientific field (such Domestic: Fee place $10 272 per animal disease preparedness and response. as agriculture or biology), with a demonstrated, year Y Delivery mode: Online (except compulsory first appropriate background in veterinary anatomy, residential subject). physiology, pathology and microbiology, and four years documented experience in the diagnosis Duration: 1 year part time. and control of animal disease (for example, as a Entry: Semester 2. government-employed Animal Health officer).

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Master of Veterinary Studies nnAdvanced clinical skills in: anaesthesia, clinical nnBachelor of Veterinary Science (usually honours Fees 2013 pathology, diagnostic imaging, emergency level) or recognised equivalent qualification. Not available to international medicine and critical care, equine medicine, students equine surgery, small animal medicine or small animal surgery Domestic: No additional fees will be incurred by students enrolled in nnPractical clinical training based on supervised this course as part of the Residency management of clinical cases in the selected Training Program. field, attendance and participation in clinical rounds, seminars, journal club and post-mortem presentations For more information on the nnOffered concurrently with the Master of Residency Training Program go to: Veterinary Science (Clinical) as part of the vh.unimelb.edu.au/residency Residency Training Program nnAdvanced professional training is achieved partly through participation in the clinical investigation and management of cases under supervision of senior staff. Duration: 1.5–2 years full time/3–4 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

RESEARCH DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W Veterinary Science Veterinary Master of Philosophy nnDevelops advanced skills in carrying out nnFour-year honours degree with minimum Fees 2013 independent and sustained research 75% average from Australian university or International: $35 616 per year E T nnInternationally recognised research masters qualification or combination of qualifications considered equivalent Domestic: RTS places available T degree nnProvides research training in a selected discipline, nnApplicants normally required to have completed based on the conduct of experiments under a research project/component accounting for appropriate supervision minimum 25% of one year‘s work at fourth-year nnThesis should demonstrate a critical application or masters level. of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship. Duration: 1.5–2 years full time/3–4 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Veterinary Science nnResearch training in a selected discipline, based nnBachelor of Veterinary Science (usually honours Fees 2013 on the conduct of experiments under appropriate level) or recognised equivalent qualification. International: $35 616 per year E T supervision Domestic: RTS places available T nnMay also train graduate veterinarians in clinical research and in advanced clinical skills. Duration: 1.5–2 years full time/3–4 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Master of Veterinary Science nnResearch training based on the conduct of nnBachelor of Veterinary Science (usually honours (Clinical) experiments or analysis of clinical cases, under level) or recognised equivalent qualification. Fees 2013 appropriate supervision, is given in a selected field of veterinary science International: $35 616 per year E T nnComprises two subjects conducted concurrently: Domestic: RTS places available T masters research thesis and clinical practicum for training in clinical disciplines, including clinical research nnOffered concurrently with the Master of Veterinary Studies (by coursework) as part of the Residency Training Program. Duration: 1.5–2 years full time/3–4 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. Doctor of Philosophy nnSubstantial original research conducted and nnFour-year honours degree with minimum Fees 2013 reported under proper academic supervision in a 75% average from an Australian university or International: $35 616 per year E T research environment. qualification or combination of qualifications considered equivalent Domestic: RTS places available T Duration: 3–4 years full time/6–8 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. nnApplicants normally required to have completed a research project/component accounting for at least 25% of one year‘s work at fourth-year or masters level.

Notes: Q Courses are delivered on campus unless otherwise indicated. W Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for 2014 entry. Students must also meet English language requirements (see page 122). Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. E Fees shown are for 2013 and assume full-time study unless otherwise indicated. Fees are subject to annual review and are normally shown as course fee per year. One year is equivalent to one EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) or a standard annual full-time load. If a course duration is one year or less, an estimate of the total program fee is shown. For further details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). R Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are only available to eligible domestic students. See page 116 for details. T Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees under the Australian government‘s Research Training Scheme (RTS). See page 116 for details. International students pay full fees but are frequently supported by scholarships. For more information, see page 20. Y Fees shown are for 2013 and shows fees for an annual load of 0.5 EFTSL. Please note that for the first year of this course the maximum load is 0.25 EFTSL since entry is in Semester 2.

coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 105 Victorian College of the Arts

Reach your highest creative potential in your arts career.

CREATE, COLLABORATE, YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE PERFORM, INNOVATE The VCA offers you the opportunity Based at the centre of Graduate study at the Victorian College to be mentored by established artists of the Arts offers professional training and undertake practical training Melbourne‘s arts programs tailored for industry needs infused with intellectual, reflective and and creative arts research. Both types critical enquiry. These varied modes precinct at Southbank of study are characterised by an intense of learning are particularly important interest in the artistic field of choice, for emerging artists who wish to thrive a willingness to cross disciplinary in the competitive arts environment. boundaries, and an open spirit of You participate in the important role enquiry and active collaboration, often the VCA plays in Melbourne‘s artistic with a highly specialised focus. life. Performances, concerts and exhibitions attract capacity audiences. Excellence and innovation form the The experience of working with fellow foundation of work at the VCA. Our aim professional artists will inspire you to is to inspire you to reach your highest reach further and create and perform creative potential in your chosen career. beyond artistic boundaries. We continually strive to redefine the contemporary arts through research Features of studying at the VCA include: and exploring new avenues in education „„Small class sizes and practice. „„Purpose-built studios Our campus is located in the arts „„A culturally diverse student body precinct at Southbank at the centre of „„Access to a range of international Melbourne‘s artistic life. Our neighbours artists as part of the Artist in include the National Gallery of Victoria, Residency program Melbourne Theatre Company, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Melbourne „„Strong links with an array of arts Recital Centre, Malthouse Theatre, organisations, with opportunities Australian Ballet, Australian Opera and extended to students for Chunky Move Contemporary Dance collaborative work and performance Company. Our researchers and graduate „„Student participation in international At VCA, every day students have access to the state‘s conferences and festivals is different! rich cultural resources and work with „„Extensive range of fee remission the University of Melbourne‘s cultural and bursary scholarships, prizes and “VCA is a supportive ‘artist‘s collections, associates and facilities awards. community‘ where you get including the largest music collection of to meet artists from various any tertiary institution in Australia. By choosing to study at the VCA you are joining a group of highly regarded disciplines. One of the best professionals from Australia‘s arts things about VCA is that every sector. Our graduates become the day is different! A day could leaders of their chosen disciplines and include a directing lab, a class are employed in Australia‘s major arts on text analysis, collaborating companies and organisations. with a designer on a concept Our alumni have been recognised in pitch, or reading/discussing a range of national and international plays. awards including, the Archibald Prize, ” Australian Film institute Awards, Luke Kerridge The only place in Australia ARIA Awards, Green Room Awards, where you can Logie Awards, Sundance Film Postgraduate Diploma Festival, Cannes Film Festival, Berlin in Performance Creation train in the visual arts, International Film Festival and the (Directing) performing arts and Academy Awards. music.

106 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au Andrew Treloar, Master of Contemporary Art 2012. Artwork in background: ‘Trophy‘ by Andrew Treloar, 2012.

YOUR CAREER IN THE ARTS PROFESSIONAL Graduates from the VCA go on to ACCREDITATION become: The VCA has partnerships with over „„Actors 30 leading arts institutions around the world including the Universitas 21 and „„Animateurs Association of Pacific Rim Universities „„Arts managers networks. The VCA‘s academic and „„Arts reviewers artistic staff are professionally aligned „„Choreographers with the following organisations: „„Composers „„Australian Council of University Art and Design Schools (ACUADS) Melbourne Introducing „„Community development managers „„Australian Screen Production „„Costume and set designers Education and Research Association „„Dancers (ASPERA) „„Designers „„College of Art Association, US Invaluable training „„Theatre directors (affiliate member) „„Entrepreneurs „„International Association of Film and “By attending the VCA Television Schools (CILECT) „„Event coordinators I have made contacts that will Arts and Music Arts, Performing Visual „„Australian Council of University Art „„Film and documentary writers continue to be invaluable to and Design Schools me in the outside world. I have „„Film producers „„European League of Institutes of gained discipline, the ability to „„Film directors the Arts. work consistently on my own, „„Lighting and sound designers For information on professional and theoretical knowledge „„Musicians accreditation of specific courses, please that I will continue to engage „„Photographers check the relevant course entry in the with into the future. „„Playwrights table on the following pages. ” „„Policy makers Sarah Bunting „„Production managers Master of Fine Art (Visual Arts) „„Researchers „„Screenwriters „„Teachers More info „„Visual artists.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS W T Graduate Certificate in nnPreparation for leadership and management roles nnDemonstrated commitment to the development Indigenous Arts Management in Indigenous arts sector of various aspects of the Indigenous arts sector Fees 2013 nnDelivered through four one-week intensives in nnUndergraduate degree in relevant discipline Not available for international Semester 2. and minimum one year full-time, documented, students Delivery mode: Intensive. relevant work experience, or Domestic: Fee place $8016 total Duration: 6 months. nnTwo-year post-secondary course of study with minimum three years full time, documented, program fee E Entry: Semester 2. relevant work experience, or nnFive years full-time, documented, relevant work experience in Indigenous arts and/or community- based Indigenous cultural work. Graduate Certificate in Visual Art nnFor graduates further developing their interest and nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline, or Fees 2013 skills in the visual arts. nnFive years equivalent, documented, professional Not available for international Duration: 1 year part time (may be completed over a experience. students two-year period). Domestic: Fee place $8512 total Entry: Semester 1. program fee E Graduate Certificate in Arts and nnAn introduction to arts and community nnUndergraduate degree in the arts (across art Community Engagement engagement project development within the forms such as performing arts, music, visual arts, Fees 2013 broad area of community-based arts practice film, dance, and digital arts) Not available for international nnDesigned to prepare a pathway into many sectors nnA complementary degree in associated areas students of community service in local government such as social sciences, areas within the design and international development sectors and industry sector – architecture, landscape, Domestic: Fee place $7 696 total program fee E to meet employment needs in cross-sectoral computer science and also related areas organisations, e.g. arts in health, justice, in cultural studies, applied sciences and in education, schools, neighbourhood renewal and international development fields community development. nnEquivalent of three years professional practice in Delivery mode: Intensive. the creative arts sector. Duration: 6 months. Entry: Nov. Postgraduate Certificate in nnStudy and practice in voice for students wanting nnThree-year undergraduate degree in Acting, Voice Studies to follow a career in voice. Theatre, Creative Arts or Performance Studies Fees 2013 Delivery mode: Intensive. nnInterview. International: $26 016 total program Duration: 1 year part time. fee E Entry: Jan. Domestic: CSPs available R Fee place $9952 total program fee E Postgraduate Diploma in nnBrings together choreographers, directors, nnSelection test, audition and interview, and Performance Creation designers and animateurs in dance and theatre nnUndergraduate degree or equivalent, in discipline Fees 2013 in a flexible program with distinct discipline relevant to the specialisation for which the specialisations, and cross-collaborative and International: $25 696 total program applicant is applying, or fee E interdisciplinary projects through common subject nnMinimum five years relevant documented areas. Domestic:Fee place $16 800 total professional experience. program fee E Duration: 1 year full time. Streams: Animateuring (Dance/Theatre); Choreography; Directing; Design; Lighting Design or Sound Design. Entry: Semester 1. Master of Choreography nnDevelops knowledge and skills in choreography nnInterview and audition, and Fees 2013 nnFosters the ability to seek opportunities for artistic nnFour year undergraduate degree with minimum International: $26 016 total program collaboration, and develops capacity to make 70% average across the degree and 80% in fee E choices at all stages of artistic creation. practical subjects, or Domestic: CSPs available R Duration: 1 year full time. nnPostgraduate Diploma in Performance Creation Fee place $16 800 total program fee E Entry: Semester 1. (Choreography stream) with minimum 75% average across the degree and 80% in practical projects, or nnEquivalent documented professional dance experience of minimum five years, and demonstrated artistic ability. Master of Community Cultural nnFor students with a commitment to social justice nnSelection interview, and Development and to the role of art as a process for intervention nnUndergraduate degree with a major relevant to Fees 2013 nnOpen to graduates from the creative and community cultural development, or International: $26 016 total program performing arts, music, social work or nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline and fee E development disciplines as well as those currently minimum two years documented relevant working in the field or in local government. Domestic: Fee place $16 800 total work experience related to community cultural program fee E Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. development, or Entry: Semester 1. nnMinimum five years documented relevant work experience related to community cultural development, and evidence of ability in academic writing and research or scholarship appropriate for graduate study.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WT Master of Contemporary Art nnServes as a bridge between undergraduate nnCV, folio and study proposal, and Fees 2013 study and independent arts practice, or as nnUndergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and/or International: $26 560 per year E a ‘refresher‘ program for artists returning honours degree or Graduate Certificate in Visual Art, to formal visual art study in a supportive Domestic: Fee place $18 464 per with minimum 70% in the studio component, or environment. year E nnDocumented, relevant, professional experience. Duration: 2 years full time. Entry: Semester 1. Master of Production Design nnGain the skills, knowledge and experience nnA three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent, with for Screen necessary to work in design for film, an average of at least 65% over the last two years of Fees 2013 television and associated screen-based study, or media, including television commercials, International: $26 560 per year E nnAt least four years documented relevant work music videos and documentaries. experience related to design and/or making of screen- Domestic: CSPs available R based media, with evidence of artistic ability and Fee place $18 464 per year E Duration: 2 years full time. Entry: Semester 1. practice comparable to that expected of undergraduate degree holders in relevant disciplines. Master of Film and Television nnOne of two specialised streams: nnSelection test leading to folio presentation if shortlisted Fees 2013 Documentary or Narrative Film for interview, and International: $34 976 per year E nnTraining in research methods; writing and nnUndergraduate degree or equivalent qualification, with Domestic: CSPs available in screen language; and writing, directing and 65% Grade Point Average over last two years of study, Documentary Stream only R editing your own productions. or Fee place $25 984 per year E Duration: 2 years full time. nnMinimum five years documented, relevant work Streams: Narrative; Documentary experience related to film and television with evidence of artistic ability and achievement, or practice Entry: Semester 1. Applicants with a Graduate comparable to that expected of undergraduate degree Diploma in Film and Television (or equivalent) holders in relevant disciplines. may apply for Semester 3 entry Master of Producing nnCreative and business aspects of being a nnPresentation at interview, and Fees 2013 successful producer in film, television and nnUndergraduate degree or equivalent qualification, with International: $27 424 per year E allied industries. 65% Grade Point Average over last two years of study, Domestic: CSPs available R Duration: 18 months full time. or Fee place $18 464 per year E Entry: Semester 1. nnMinimum five years documented, relevant work experience related to film and television, with evidence of artistic ability and achievement, or practice comparable to that expected of undergraduate degree holders in relevant disciplines. Arts and Music Arts, Performing Visual Master of Screenwriting nnPractice-based program designed for those nnWritten selection test, and creative writing folio Fees 2013 who have a desire to tell audience-driven submission if invited to interview, and International: $27 424 per year E stories via a visual medium. nnUndergraduate degree or equivalent qualification, with Domestic: CSPs available R Duration: 18 months full time. 65% Grade Point Average over the last two years of study, or Fee place $18 464 per year E Entry: Semester 1. nnMinimum five years documented, relevant work experience related to film and television, with evidence of artistic ability and achievement, or practice comparable to that expected of undergraduate degree holders in relevant disciplines. Master of Transnational Arts nnOpportunities for students to undertake part nnPresentation of folio and interview Fees 2013 of their arts research and practice within a nnRelevant three-year undergraduate degree with average International: $20 544 per year E transnational context of cultural exchange. 70% in the related major (or equivalent). Domestic: CSPs available R Duration: 2 years full time. Fee place $13 472 per year E Entry: Semester 1. Master of Writing for nnDevelops the skills and emerging aesthetic nnCV, portfolio of work and interview, and Performance of the individual and collaborative writer nnRelevant four year undergraduate degree with Fees 2013 for diverse forms of contemporary live minimum 70% average across the degree and performance. International: $26 560 per year E minimum 80% average in practical projects in the Domestic: CSPs available R Duration: 1 year full time. relevant discipline in year four (or equivalent), or Fee place $18 464 per year E Entry: Semester 1. nnAt least four years extensive, relevant documented professional experience, and artistic ability.

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RESEARCH DEGREES Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WT Master of Fine Arts (Community nnIndependent research to develop nnHonours degree with minimum 75% average including a Cultural Development) advanced skills in the theory and major relevant to the stream or equivalent, or Fees 2013 practice of Community Cultural nnRelevant undergraduate degree with minimum 75% average Development. International: $25 696 per year E Y and minimum two years documented work experience relevant to the stream, or Domestic: RTS places available Y Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline and minimum five Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. years documented work experience relevant to the stream, or nnMinimum five years documented relevant work experience related to the stream, and demonstrating outstanding artistic ability together with evidence of ability in academic writing; and nnEach discipline has extra requirements that may include performance in one or more of an audition, test, interview, workshop or folio presentation. Master of Fine Arts nnFor composers or music performers nnHonours degree with minimum 75% average including a (Contemporary Music) to immerse themselves in a practice- major relevant to the stream or equivalent, or Fees 2013 based, creative research project nnRelevant undergraduate degree with minimum 75% average International: $25 696 per year E Y nnProgram culminates in live and minimum two years documented work experience performance event and/or folio relevant to the stream, or Domestic: RTS places available Y of new work with accompanying nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline and minimum five dissertation. years documented work experience relevant to the stream, or Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part nnMinimum five years documented relevant work experience time. related to the stream, and demonstrating outstanding artistic Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. ability together with evidence of ability in academic writing; and nnEach discipline has extra requirements that may include performance in one or more of an audition, test, interview, workshop or folio presentation. Master of Fine Arts (Dance) nnResearch projects on broad- nnHonours degree with minimum 75% average including a Fees 2013 ranging aspects of dance-based major relevant to the stream or equivalent, or International: $25 696 per year E Y performance, development and its nnRelevant undergraduate degree with minimum 75% average realisation; or topics that illuminate Domestic: RTS places available Y and minimum two years documented work experience or expand upon the medium in some relevant to the stream, or way (eg creation of a new devised nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline and minimum five performance, the investigation years documented work experience relevant to the stream, or through performance of the work of nnMinimum five years documented relevant work experience a profiled choreographer or a new related to the stream, and demonstrating outstanding artistic approach to dance training). ability together with evidence of ability in academic writing; Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part and time. nnEach discipline has extra requirements that may include Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. performance in one or more of an audition, test, interview, workshop or folio presentation Master of Fine Arts nnFor experienced film and television nnHonours degree with minimum 75% average including a (Film and Television) practitioners and high-level film major relevant to the stream or equivalent, or Fees 2013 students to engage in independent nnRelevant undergraduate degree with minimum 75% average research in their field International: $27 424 per year E Y and minimum two years documented work experience nnThe creative project may be writing relevant to the stream, or Domestic: RTS places available Y a completed feature film script or nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline and minimum five researching an aspect of film and years documented work experience relevant to the stream, or television practice. nnMinimum five years documented relevant work experience Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part related to the stream, and demonstrating outstanding artistic time. ability together with evidence of ability in academic writing; Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. and nnEach discipline has extra requirements that may include performance in one or more of an audition, test, interview, workshop or folio presentation. Master of Fine Arts nnInterdisciplinary research between nnHonours degree with minimum 75% average including a (Interdisciplinary Arts Practice) visual and performing arts as well as major relevant to the stream or equivalent, or Fees 2013 the sciences, humanities and other nnRelevant undergraduate degree with minimum 75% average fields of knowledge International: $25 696 per year E Y and minimum two years documented work experience nnComprises large-scale collaborative relevant to the stream, or Domestic: RTS places available Y projects, experimental and nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline and minimum five theoretical writing, performances, years documented work experience relevant to the stream, or films, exhibitions, installations, public nnMinimum five years documented relevant work experience conferences and events. related to the stream, and demonstrating outstanding artistic Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part ability together with evidence of ability in academic writing; time. and Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. nnEach discipline has extra requirements that may include performance in one or more of an audition, test, interview, workshop or folio presentation.

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Degree KEY FEATURES Q ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WT Master of Fine Arts (Production) nnResearch projects focused on the production nnHonours degree with minimum 75% average, Fees 2013 aspects of theatrical practice, or on issues including a major relevant to the stream or equivalent, International: $25 696 per year E Y related to theatre and performance or that or illuminate or expand on the medium in Domestic: RTS places available Y nnRelevant undergraduate degree with minimum some way. 75% average and minimum two years documented Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. work experience relevant to the stream, or Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline and minimum five years documented work experience relevant to the stream, or nnMinimum five years documented relevant work experience related to the stream, and demonstrating outstanding artistic ability together with evidence of ability in academic writing; and nnEach discipline has extra requirements that may include performance in one or more of an audition, test, interview, workshop or folio presentation. Master of Fine Arts (Theatre) nnResearch projects focused on theatrical nnHonours degree with minimum 75% average Fees 2013 practice or issues related to theatre including a major relevant to the stream or equivalent, International: $25 696 per yearE Y nnMajority of projects involve research by or Domestic: RTS places available Y means of students‘ theatrical practice nnRelevant undergraduate degree with minimum alongside a written dissertation. 75% average and minimum two years documented Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. work experience relevant to the stream, or Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2. nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline and minimum five years documented work experience relevant to the stream, or nnMinimum five years documented relevant work experience related to the stream, and demonstrating outstanding artistic ability together with evidence of ability in academic writing; and nnEach discipline has extra requirements that may include performance in one or more of an audition, test, interview, workshop or folio presentation. Master of Fine Arts (Visual Art) nnFor practising visual artists with a specific nnHonours degree with minimum 75% average Fees 2013 research interest or project they wish to including a major relevant to the stream or equivalent, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Music Arts, Performing Visual International: $25 696 per yearE Y pursue formally or Domestic: RTS places available Y nnA wide range of critical issues in art are nnRelevant undergraduate degree with minimum 75% reflected in the diverse investigative foci average and minimum two years documented work and research activity of staff and graduate experience relevant to the stream, or researchers, including questions in nnUndergraduate degree in any discipline and minimum aesthetics. five years documented work experience relevant to Duration: 2 years full time/4 years part time. the stream, or Entry: Semester 1 only. nnMinimum five years documented relevant work experience related to the stream, and demonstrating outstanding artistic ability together with evidence of ability in academic writing, and nnEach discipline has extra requirements that may include performance in one or more of an audition, test, interview, workshop or folio presentation. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) nnThe PhD at the VCA is a program of nnEntry into this degree requires a first-class honours Fees 2013 independent creative arts research, for which or masters degree with demonstrated evidence of International: $27 200 per yearE Y both traditional and practice-led PhD research research component or equivalent. Entry to PhD is modes are offered. The PhD involves a determined by the merit of a research proposal of at Domestic: RTS places available Y substantial piece of original research in a single least 2000 words and support material in relation to or interdisciplinary artistic field the field of research. nnThe doctoral thesis may take the form of creative work plus dissertation, exhibition, performance, literary work, film or other approved format. The dissertation should describe the research process and elaborate, elucidate and contextualise the work. Duration: 3 years full time/6 years part time. Entry: Semester 1/Semester 2.

Notes: Q Courses are delivered on campus unless otherwise indicated. W Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change for 2014 entry. Students must also meet English language requirements (see page 122). Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage. E Fees shown are for 2013 and assume full-time study unless otherwise indicated. Fees are subject to annual review and are normally shown as course fee per year. One year is equivalent to one EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) or a standard annual full-time load. If a course duration is one year or less, an estimate of the total program fee is shown. For further details see page 116 (domestic students) or page 124 (international students). R Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are only available to eligible domestic students. See page 116 for details. T The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for referee reports or employer references to expand on any of the matters referred to in the selection criteria. Y Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees under the Australian government‘s Research Training Scheme (RTS). See page 116 for details. International students pay full fees but are frequently supported by scholarships. For more information, see page 20.

coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 111 Admissions Are you a domestic or Domestic students 113 international student? International students 118 Domestic students „„Australian citizens „„Australian permanent residents (including holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) „„New Zealand citizens. International students Entry requirements „„Citizens of countries other than Australia or New Zealand For further information regarding „„Not a permanent resident of Australia entry requirements refer to the „„Not a holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa. graduate school entries on pages 26 –111 or go to Course Search: Your status is based on your citizenship, not on where you have studied. coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au Admissions: How to apply Domestic students Different application processes apply for coursework and research degrees.

Coursework degrees APPLICATION CLOSING DATES Tests have closing „„Graduate certificates Coursework degrees dates, too! „„Graduate diplomas Timely applications for the standard „„Postgraduate certificates offer rounds of most degrees are as Coursework degrees follows: „„Postgraduate diplomas Make sure you check the „„Semester 1 entry: 30 November registration and closing dates for „„ Masters by coursework (to commence in February the any tests you‘re required to take to „„Professional doctorates. following year) meet entry requirements. „„Semester 2 entry: 31 May (to See page 114. GAMSAT: gamsat.acer.edu.au commence in July). GMAT: mba.com/mba/thegmat Research degrees Some courses have early closing dates. GRE: ets.org/gre „„Masters by Research Please check the graduate school web LSAT: lsac.org page for more details before submitting „„Master of Philosophy

your application. Admissions: Domestic students „„Doctorates by Research Depending on the course you‘re „„Doctor of Philosophy. applying for and on the GPA you More info See page 115. achieved in your undergraduate studies, you may be given an early offer if you apply before the above dates. Late Office of Admissions applications may also be accepted Information Centre if places are available. Contact the Gate 3, Swanston Street relevant graduate school or faculty The University of Melbourne Graduate before submitting a late application. Victoria 3010 Australia Access Research degrees 13 MELB (13 6352) Applications for a place are usually Melbourne accepted throughout the year. Please check the relevant graduate school +61 3 9035 5511 You can enhance your website for specific course application opportunity for selection and closing dates. [email protected] be considered for a bursary by applying for Graduate Access There are strict closing dates for futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au Melbourne. University of Melbourne graduate research scholarships. We strongly Graduate Access Melbourne recommend that you submit your is available for many of our application and all required documents graduate coursework degrees, well before the relevant closing including a range of professional date. For information on scholarship entry degrees. For more details, opportunities and closing dates visit the see page 18. scholarships website: gradaccess.unimelb.edu.au services.unimelb.edu.au/ scholarships/research

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English language HOW TO APPLY: STEP BY STEP requirements Meet entry requirements All applicants must satisfy the All graduate courses have entry requirements you‘ll need to meet before lodging your application. These may include: University‘s English language requirements to be eligible for a „„ Achieving a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) during place. There are a number of ways undergraduate studies to meet these requirements – „„ Completing certain undergraduate courses or subjects visit the website for more „„ Completing relevant work experience information. Graduate applicants 1 „„ Completing a personal statement with predominantly local tertiary „„ Undertaking a specialist aptitude test. qualifications will usually satisfy the English language requirements Check the course entries on pages 26–111 and the graduate school without needing to complete a test website to determine requirements, or go to: or additional study. coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au/graduate-schools futurestudents.unimelb.edu. au/english-requirements

Submit your application Many graduate schools accept online applications made directly to the University. Applications for the VCA and Melbourne Conservatorium of More info Music, Law, Medicine, Dental Surgery, Clinical Dentistry and Master of Teaching have alternative application methods. For more information on the 2 To apply, and for more information, go to: application process, go to: futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/grad-domestic-apps futurestudents.unimelb.edu. au/grad-domestic-apps You can also submit a scholarship application at this time. See pages 16–19 for more information.

Submit required documentation Many courses require you to submit certified copies of relevant 6499 documents, such as: domestic graduate „„ Academic transcripts for all tertiary study „„ coursework students A key to the grading system used on your transcripts started in 2012 „„ Evidence of work experience, if required „„ A copy of your curriculum vitae summarising academic and professional experience, if required 3 „„ Results from a relevant aptitude test, if required nn Proof of citizenship status.

If any of these documents are written in a language other than English, you must include an official certified translation of the document. Required documentation should be submitted according to the instructions in the online application, or for hard copy applications these documents should be submitted with the application form.

Accept your offer If your application is successful, you‘ll receive an unconditional or 4 conditional offer letter that also outlines how to accept your place.

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How to apply: Graduate Applications for a place are usually accepted throughout the year, but scholarship applications must be research degrees made by the advertised deadlines. Please see specific graduate school web pages: Domestic students futurestudents.unimelb.edu. au/info/research#contacts You can also check the Melbourne HOW TO APPLY: STEP BY STEP Scholarships website: services.unimelb.edu.au/ Meet entry requirements scholarships/research All graduate courses have entry requirements which you‘ll need to meet before applying. Identify a potential research topic and explore which 1 graduate school could best accommodate this: futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/info/research#contacts Developing your research proposal

Some faculties and graduate schools require that you include a Contact prospective graduate school research proposal as part of your Each graduate school manages the application process slightly differently. Please check the relevant graduate school website above to confirm: application. A research proposal is a short document that states „„ If there is a pre-application process your research question, your „„ If there are specific entry requirements area of research interest and how 2 „„ If a detailed research proposal is required you propose to undertake your „„ If additional documentation is required research. To develop a successful „„ If you need to find a supervisor (some graduate schools manage this proposal, you need to be familiar process for you). with current research in the area – identifying gaps in the research Admissions: Domestic students literature can be a way of finding an original research topic. Find a potential supervisor You will work under the guidance of at least one supervisor throughout the duration of your research degree. If your graduate school requires you to find a supervisor prior to submitting your application, you may find the following link helpful. Simply type in keywords relevant to your research area: Researcher/supervisor 3 relationship findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au Your supervisor will provide guidance and support throughout your research degree. A positive Complete an application form graduate researcher/supervisor relationship is essential. Things to You can find the relevant application form and information on required supporting documents at: consider: 4 „„Can you work together? futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/applications/research „„Are your research interests aligned? „„Are you ready for a research Receipt of application degree? 5 The Office of Admissions will confirm receipt of your application. „„Does your proposed supervisor support your application? Please note: Support from a supervisor does not guarantee Accepting your offer admission, nor does it guarantee a If your application is successful, you will receive an unconditional or scholarship or financial support. 6 conditional offer of place.

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coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 115 Fees: Invest in your future Domestic students Graduate study enhances your professional qualifications and increases your earning potential. Consider your fees as an investment in your future and a pathway to increased salary throughout your working life.

WHAT FEES DO I PAY? Note that if the duration of the course In 2013, the SSAF was paid as a Your fees depend on your course listed in the course tables is one year separate fee by students in a CSP and the type of enrolment or place or less, we have provided an estimate or RTS place and was $273 for full- you‘re offered. The following places of the total program fee (assuming time students and $204 for part-time are offered to domestic students in completion in 2013). For courses that students. Students enrolled in an graduate courses: are only available part time and cannot Australian fee-paying place did not pay be completed in one year, the total a separate fee. Commonwealth Supported program fee may include an indexation Place (CSP) of the 2013 course fee. Other costs If you‘re enrolling in a CSP, you‘ll For courses of more than one year, Other costs to consider include general pay a student contribution amount the fee is an estimate for one year of course costs, costs of living (if you determined by the Australian study (100 credit points or two standard are moving to Melbourne) and some Government based on the subjects in semesters) in 2013. The tuition fees for club memberships, Student Union which you enrol. Subject to meeting the second and subsequent years may activities and Melbourne University the eligibility criteria, you can either pay increase. Sport services. For more information your contribution up front to receive a Fees for courses offered in the about these costs, as well as advice on 10 per cent discount, or opt for a HECS- Melbourne Graduate School of planning and budgeting, go to: HELP loan, which offers a long-term Education have been presented on a services.unimelb.edu.au/finaid/ repayment plan. See page 117 for more per-points basis. planning on HECS-HELP. For details about calculating your tuition In 2013 the student contribution fees go to: amounts for study at the University of Melbourne range from $5868 to $9792 futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ per year for a full-time enrolment. For admissions/fees details about calculating your student contribution amount go to: Research Training Scheme (RTS) Most domestic graduate research 3500+ futurestudents.unimelb.edu. new domestic graduate au/admissions/fees/grad-dom/ students are enrolled under the RTS, commonwealth_supported_ which is funded by the Australian students received places/subject-fees government. If you are enrolling under a Commonwealth the RTS you are exempt from tuition Supported Place in 2012 Australian fee-paying place fees for the normal duration of your course. This exemption is valid for up If you‘re enrolling in an Australian to four years for students enrolled in a fee-paying place you‘ll pay tuition fees doctoral program and up to two years determined by the University that are for a research master‘s degree. based on your course and study load each semester. The federal government RTS-funded places are available to can provide assistance through a loan Australian citizens, permanent residents scheme called FEE-HELP (subject to and New Zealand citizens accepted into you meeting the elibility criteria). For the Doctor of Philosophy, Master of further information on FEE-HELP, see Philosophy, Doctorates by Research or page 117. Masters by Research. The tuition fees set by the University are subject to annual review and may be Student Services and adjusted each year. Amenities Fee (SSAF) Under current Australian Government About the 2013 fees in the regulations, universities may charge course tables students a Student Services and The yearly tuition fees listed in the Amenities Fee (SSAF). Further course tables on pages 26–111 are for information about the Student Services 2013 only and can be used as a guide to and Amenities Fee, including any the approximate amount you may need amount you may be required to pay in to pay. Fees for 2014 had not been set 2014, will be available at: at time of printing. futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ admissions/fees/SSAF

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GOVERNMENT LOAN SA-HELP STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SCHEMES SA-HELP offers the same benefits as The University‘s Student Financial Aid HECS-HELP for eligible students who Service provides enrolled students with HECS-HELP wish to defer payment of their Student financial assistance as well as advice Eligible Australian citizens and Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). and assistance on all matters to do with permanent humanitarian visa holders There is no limit to the amount of student finances, including: SA-HELP assistance to which a student who enrol in a Commonwealth „„Student loans and bursaries/grants Supported Place (CSP) can avail is entitled. of HECS-HELP, the Australian „„Government student assistance, including Austudy, Abstudy and government‘s loan scheme offering a studyassist.gov.au long-term repayment plan. HECS-HELP Youth Allowance pays your student contribution, allowing STUDENT SUPPORT „„Budgeting you to defer repayment of your student PAYMENTS „„Tax contribution until your income reaches Many graduate courses at Melbourne „„Cost of living and planning on a minimum repayment threshold. There have been approved by the Australian coming to Melbourne. is no limit on the amount of HECS-HELP Admissions: Domestic students Government for student income support assistance to which you are entitled. payments such as Youth Allowance, services.unimelb.edu.au/finaid A HECS-HELP loan is not means-tested, Austudy or Abstudy. Eligible students so your income and assets won‘t undertaking approved graduate degrees affect your eligibility, although you do at Melbourne may be eligible for these need to meet citizenship/residency student income support payments. More info requirements. humanservices.gov.au/customer/ dhs/centrelink To find out more about CSPs, studyassist.gov.au HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP and SA-HELP go to: FEE-HELP SCHOLARSHIPS AND studyassist.gov.au FEE-HELP is the Australian Government‘s BURSARIES loan scheme for eligible Australian The Melbourne Scholarships Program Full details about 2014 tuition fees citizens and permanent humanitarian is one of the most comprehensive and will be available at: visa holders who enrol in an Australian generous scholarship programs in fee place to pay tuition fees. If you‘re futurestudents.unimelb.edu. Australia. See pages 16–19 for more au/admissions/fees eligible, you can defer payment of your information. tuition fees up to the FEE-HELP limit until your income reaches a minimum TAX DEDUCTION payment threshold. You also have the If your course is sufficiently related to option to make repayments at any time your current employment, you may before that. be entitled to claim a tax deduction In 2013, the FEE-HELP limit was for the cost of your tuition fees. For $93 204 for most students. If you further information about claiming are studying Medicine, Dentistry or self-education expenses, consult your Veterinary Science, the limit was financial adviser or the Australian $116 507. These amounts are indexed Taxation Office. annually. ato.gov.au A FEE-HELP loan is not means-tested, so your income and assets won‘t affect your eligibility, although you do need to meet citizenship/residency requirements. The major difference between FEE- HELP and HECS-HELP is the type of place you are enrolled in.

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coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 117 Admissions: How to apply International students Different application processes apply for coursework and research degrees.

Coursework degrees APPLICATION CLOSING DATES GETTING A STUDENT VISA „„Graduate certificates Coursework degrees The University can help with „„Graduate diplomas Timely applications for the standard offer information about visa requirements. For current information about visas „„Postgraduate certificates rounds of most degrees are as follows: and application processes, go to the „„Semester 1 entry: 31 October (to „„Postgraduate diplomas University‘s Education Services for commence in February the following Overseas Students (ESOS) and visa „„Masters by Coursework year) „„ information site at: Professional doctorates. „„Semester 2 entry: 30 April (to commence in July). services.unimelb.edu.au/ See page 120. international/visas Some courses have early closing dates. Visa requirements are subject to change Research degrees Please check the relevant graduate from time to time. For the most up-to- „„Masters by Research school and course web pages to date information you should consult the confirm closing dates before submitting „„Master of Philosophy Australian Department of Immigration your application. „„Doctorates by Research and Citizenship or one of the You may be given an early offer if you University‘s overseas representatives „„Doctor of Philosophy. apply before the specified dates.Late listed opposite. For more information, See page 121. applications may also be accepted if go to: places are available. immi.gov.au/students studyassist.gov.au Research degrees Applications for a place are usually accepted throughout the year. Please ESOS: Protecting More info international students check the relevant faculty/graduate school website for specific course application closing dates. The Australian Government is Office of Admissions committed to ensuring you have There are strict closing dates for Information Centre a great education experience. The University of Melbourne research Gate 3, Swanston Street Education Services for Overseas scholarships. We strongly recommend The University of Melbourne Students Act 2000 (the ESOS that you submit your application and Victoria 3010 Australia Act) and related laws set out all required documents well before the the requirements for education relevant closing date. For information 13 MELB (13 6352) institutions who deliver education on scholarship opportunities and services to international students closing dates visit the scholarships +61 3 9035 5511 on a student visa. website: [email protected] These laws exist to protect services.unimelb.edu.au/ international students and ensure scholarships/research they meet student visa conditions futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au for attending classes and making satisfactory progress in their studies while in Australia. To find out more about your rights and your responsibilities, go to:

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118 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au Overseas representatives International students

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION ARGENTINA Taiyuan Trivandrum Nilai SRI LANKA Buenos Aires Tianjin Vadodara Penang Colombo Submitting an application to the Mendoza Urumqi Vijayawada Petaling Jaya Kandy University of Melbourne is easy – you AUSTRALIA Wenzhou INDONESIA Sandakan SWEDEN can complete the online application or Adelaide Wuhan Bandung Sibu Göteborg complete a paper copy and email it to Brisbane Xi‘an Batam Subang Jaya Malmö the Office of Admissions. The University Canberra Xiamen Bogor MAURITIUS Stockholm will contact you directly to let you know Melbourne Zhengzhou Denpasar Port Louis Zhongshan SWITZERLAND if additional information is required and Perth Jakarta Barat MEXICO Zurich Sydney COLOMBIA Jakarta Pusat to advise you of the outcome of your Atizapan TAIWAN application. AUSTRIA Barranquilla Jakarta Selatan Cuernavaca Bogotá Jakarta Utara Kaohsiung Vienna Guadalajara Taichung If, however, you would prefer an Bucaramanga Jambi Mexico City AZERBAIJAN Cali Lampung Taipei approved agency submit an application Baku Monterrey Medellín Makassar Puebla THAILAND on your behalf you can use one of BAHRAIN Malang Bangkok our official overseas representatives DENMARK Querétaro Isa Town Copenhagen Manado Toluca Chiang Mai (education agents) in your country. They BANGLADESH Medan Hat Yai can assist with lodging an application, ECUADOR Padang MYANMAR Khon Kaen Admissions: International students Dhaka Guayaquil Yangon accepting your offer, and lodging your Palembang Muang BHUTAN Quito Pekanbaru NEPAL student visa application should you be Thimphu TURKEY admitted to the University. EGYPT Pontianak Kathmandu Ankara BOLIVIA Cairo Semarang NEW Antalya We only accept international student La Paz FRANCE Solo CALEDONIA Istanbul applications from education agents BRAZIL Paris Surabaya Noumea Izmir Yogyakarta registered with the University of Porto Alegre GERMANY NORWAY Kayseri Melbourne. If there is no representative Rio De Janeiro Berlin IRAN Oslo Osmangazi São Paulo Tehran in your country, you can contact the Dortmund OMAN UNITED ARAB University of Melbourne directly. BRUNEI Essen IRAQ Muscat EMIRATES Bandar Seri Hamburg Baghdad Abu Dhabi Begawan PAKISTAN We have representatives in the München ISRAEL Dubai Gadong Stuttgart Faisalabad countries and cities listed on this Ramat Gan Islamabad UNITED CAMBODIA page. To find a registered overseas HONG KONG ITALY Karachi KINGDOM Phnom Penh representative in your country, go to: Kowloon Milano Lahore Bristol CANADA Wanchai London JAPAN Multan futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ Perth, Ontario INDIA Peshawar UNITED STATES overseas_reps Fukuoka CHILE Ahmedabad Kyoto Sialkot Chicago, Illinois Santiago Bangalore Nagoya PERU Westminster, Baroda Colorado CHINA Osaka Arequipa Bhubaneswar Beijing Tokyo Lima VENEZUELA repre Chandigarh as sen Changchun Yokohama-Shi Caracas e t Chennai PHILIPPINES rs a Changsha Maracaibo e t Cochin JORDAN Cebu City v i Chengdu Valencia v Coimbatore Amman Metro Manila O e Chongqing VIETNAM s Dehradun KAZAKHSTAN RUSSIA Dalian Can Tho i Faridabad Almaty Moscow n Guangzhou Da Nang

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coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 119 How to apply: Graduate coursework degrees International students

HOW TO APPLY: STEP BY STEP Meet entry requirements 2591 All graduate courses have entry requirements, which you must review before submitting an application. These may include: commencing international „„ Achieving a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) during graduate coursework undergraduate studies students in 2012 „„ Completing certain undergraduate courses or subjects „„ Completing relevant work experience English language „„ Completing a personal statement requirements „„ Completing an admission test such as Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). All applicants must satisfy the 1 „„ Meeting the University of Melbourne English language requirements University‘s English language (see page 122). requirements to be eligible for a If you are likely to meet the entry requirements you are encouraged to place. There are a number of ways submit an application. to meet these requirements – visit the website for more information: Check the course entries on pages 26–111 and the graduate school website to determine requirements. futurestudents.unimelb.edu. au/english-requirements coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au/graduate-schools You can also find more information on page 122.

Submit your application You have two options: „„ Apply direct to the University online, or More info nn Apply through one of the University of Melbourne‘s overseas representatives (see page 119). For more information on the application process, go to: 2 To apply, and for more information regarding the acceptance process and futurestudents.unimelb.edu. preparing for study at the University of Melbourne, go to: au/grad-int-apps

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Receipt of application 3 The Office of Admissions will confirm receipt of your application.

Accept your offer If your application is successful, you‘ll receive an unconditional or conditional offer letter that also outlines how to accept your place, or 4 defer commencement to a later intake period. futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/offer

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How to apply: Graduate Applications for a place are usually accepted throughout the year, but scholarship applications must be research degrees made by the advertised deadlines. Please see faculty/graduate school web pages: International students futurestudents.unimelb.edu. au/info/research#contacts As well as the Melbourne HOW TO APPLY: STEP BY STEP Scholarships website: Meet entry requirements services.unimelb.edu.au/ All graduate courses have entry requirements, which you‘ll need to meet scholarships/research before applying. Identify a potential research topic and explore which 1 faculty or graduate school could best accommodate this: futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/info/research#contacts Developing your research proposal

Some faculties and graduate Contact prospective graduate school schools require that you include a Each faculty/graduate school manages the application process slightly differently. Please check the relevant faculty/graduate school website research proposal as part of your above to confirm: application. A research proposal is a short document that states „„ If there is a pre-application process your research question, your „„ If there are specific entry requirements area of research interest and how 2 „„ If a detailed research proposal is required you propose to undertake your „„ If additional documentation is required research. To develop a successful „„ If you need to find a supervisor (some graduate schools manage this proposal, you need to be familiar process for you). with current research in the area – identifying gaps in the research literature can be a way of finding an Find a potential supervisor original research topic. Admissions: International students You will work under the guidance of at least one supervisor throughout the duration of your research degree. If your faculty/graduate school requires you to find a supervisor prior to submitting your application, you may find the 3 following link helpful. Simply type in keywords relevant to your research area: researcher/supervisor relationship findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au Your supervisor will provide guidance and support throughout Complete an application form your research degree. A positive You can find the relevant application form and information on required graduate researcher/supervisor supporting documents at: relationship is essential. Things to consider: futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/applications/research „„Can you work together? International applicants can also apply through one of our registered overseas representatives. „„Are your research interests 4 aligned? offshore.unimelb.edu.au/OverseasReps.aspx „„Are you ready for a research Still have questions? degree? „„Does your proposed supervisor futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/info/research/faq support your application? Please note: Support from a supervisor does not guarantee Receipt of application admission, nor does it guarantee a The Office of Admissions will confirm receipt of your application. scholarship or financial support. 5 International applicants can also apply through one of our registered overseas representatives.

More info Accepting your offer If your application is successful, you will receive an unconditional or conditional offer of place. For more information on the 6 application process and for links to specific graduate school web pages, go to: futurestudents.unimelb.edu. au/info/research

coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 121 English language requirements International students As an international applicant you can satisfy the English language requirements of your course in a number of ways, such as achieving the required score in an approved English test, or by completing a university course in any higher education institution that is taught and assessed entirely in English.

You need a good understanding OR of the English language, not only (ii) Within the last two years More info for admission, but to enable you to satisfactorily completing a succeed throughout your studies. postgraduate degree of at least one English language requirements You can satisfy the University‘s English year‘s duration, where this degree For specific details on satisfying language requirements in a number of was taught and assessed entirely English language requirements go to: ways, including: in English and the English language futurestudents.unimelb.edu. 1. Meeting the required score in an entry standard for this degree was au/english-requirements approved English test (TOEFL, IELTS at least IELTS (Academic) overall [Academic], Pearson Test of English band score of 6.5 or equivalent. If the [Academic] or Cambridge English: degree was completed within the last five years, applicants can provide, Diagnostic English Advanced/Certificate of Advanced Language Assessment English [CAE]) in an assessment for consideration by the selection (DELA) taken in one sitting no more than committee, evidence of sustained 24 months prior to application. working in an English language DELA is a test you can do at the environment and/or writing in English University after you enrol, which 2. (i) Within the last two years since completing the degree. satisfactorily completing either a gives you the opportunity to postgraduate degree of at least two You must provide formal advice from identify academic language skills years‘ duration or an undergraduate the institution that the degree you that may need further development degree, where the degree was taught completed was taught and assessed in order for you to excel in your and assessed entirely in English. If entirely in English. studies. the degree was completed within the „„ If you are a citizen of a designated services.unimelb.edu.au/asu/ last five years, applicants can provide, services/dela country, Q for consideration by the selection completing undergraduate committee, evidence of sustained studies in English and subsequently working in an English language working in an English-speaking environment and/or writing in English country. since completing the degree. For further information about the University‘s language requirements, go to: Q Designated countries: Australia, Canada, futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, english-requirements Ireland, United Kingdom, United States.

122 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au Help to meet English requirements International students Hawthorn-Melbourne has been providing students with English language training for over 25 years. It offers a range of high-quality programs to help you meet the University‘s English language requirements and prepare you for further study in Australia.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACADEMIC ENGLISH Am I eligible? BRIDGING PROGRAM LANGUAGE PROGRAMS You‘re eligible to apply for a packaged Hawthorn-Melbourne is endorsed by Hawthorn-Melbourne also conducts offer if you: the University of Melbourne as the sole academic English language programs „„Apply through an authorised external provider of the University of including: University overseas representative Melbourne English Language Bridging „„IELTS Preparation Program (see page 119) Program (UMELBP). „„English for Academic Purposes (EAP) „„Have an offer for a place at the University of Melbourne that This program provides a direct English „„Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP). language pathway from Hawthorn- is conditional on satisfying the Melbourne to specific courses at the Students are trained in research University‘s English language University of Melbourne. and study techniques, assignment requirements preparation, computer literacy, „„Have achieved an overall IELTS The following graduate schools accept listening to lectures and note taking, score of 5.5 and are applying for a UMELBP as a pathway option, but not presentations, and construction course where the English language necessarily for all courses offered: of essays and reports. An upper- requirement is a score of 6.5, or you „„Melbourne Graduate School of intermediate to advanced level of have achieved an IELTS score of 6.0 Science English is required for these courses. and are applying for a course where Admissions: International students „„Victorian College of the Arts and the English language requirement is The programs prepare international Melbourne Conservatorium of Music a score of 7.0. students for successful entry to „„Graduate School of Business and University of Melbourne degrees TOEFL/PTE/CAE equivalents also apply. Economics and help ensure they will be able to For more information go to: „„Graduate School of Humanities and participate on equal terms with other Social Sciences students. hawthornenglish.com/UMELBP. html „„Melbourne Graduate School of Hawthorn-Melbourne is also an award- Education winning IELTS testing centre. How do I apply? „„Melbourne School of Design Packaged offers for visa You must apply for a University „„Melbourne School of Engineering course and a place in an English applications „„Melbourne School of Land and language course offered by Environment. Packaged offers are a great way to Hawthorn-Melbourne. Your overseas reduce the time and costs involved in representative will be able to assist you To check whether the course you‘re applying for visas. They are available with applying for the package. interested in accepts the UMELBP as an if you have an offer that is conditional entry point, and for full details regarding on meeting the English language entry requirements, go to: requirements of the University. More info hawthornenglish.com/UMELBP. A packaged offer enables you to obtain html a single visa if you are undertaking an Hawthorn-Melbourne English language course at Hawthorn- 442 Auburn Road Alternatively, you can Melbourne followed by a University of scan the QR code at Melbourne course. Hawthorn 3122 the left with your QR Australia code reader to check the courses that accept +61 3 9815 4000 the English Language enquiries@hawthornenglish. Bridging Program in vic.edu.au Melbourne. hawthornenglish.com

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coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 123 Fees: Invest in your future International students The cost of your study is your investment in a successful career.

WHAT TUITION FEES DO I PAY? ARE THERE SCHOLARSHIPS OTHER COSTS You‘ll pay tuition fees according to the AVAILABLE? Other costs to consider include text degree you are studying and your study It is also worthwhile checking what books, housing, food, transport, child load each semester. We will provide scholarships are available to help you care and schooling for dependants, and you with detailed fee information, with your study costs. The Melbourne some club memberships, Student Union including the fee policy covering your Scholarships Program is one of the activities and Melbourne University enrolment, when you are offered a most generous in Australia, and many Sport services. For more information place at the University of Melbourne. of our students receive funding that about these additional costs, as well as Details are also available online at: helps them during the course of their advice on planning and budgeting, go to: futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ study. To find out more, go to page 20. services.unimelb.edu.au/finaid/ admissions/fees Most of our graduate researchers planning are able to access scholarship Fees are subject to annual review and For information about costs associated opportunities. See also page 20 for may be adjusted each year to take into with housing in Melbourne, see pages more information. account price and demand factors for 22–23. courses and groups of subjects. OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH Fees for 2014 had not been set at time COVER (OSHC) of printing. Yearly tuition fees based on To comply with the student visa More info the 2013 fees are listed in the course requirements set by the Australian tables on pages 26 –111. Department of Immigration and 2014 tuition fees About the 2013 fees in the Citizenship, you must arrange visa- Full details about 2014 tuition fees length Overseas Student Health Cover will be available at: course tables in this publication (OSHC), and maintain your OSHC while futurestudents.unimelb.edu. The yearly tuition fees listed in the studying in Australia. au/admissions/fees course tables on pages 26 –111 are for 2013 only and can be used as a guide to International students are usually the approximate amount you may need required to purchase visa-length to pay. Fees for 2014 had not been set Overseas Student Health Cover at the at time of printing. time of acceptance. Note that if the duration of the course The University can arrange visa-length listed in the course tables is one year cover on your behalf with Allianz Global or less, we have provided an estimate Assistance Overseas Student Health of the total program fee (assuming Cover, the University‘s preferred OSHC completion in 2013). For courses that provider. are only available part time and cannot services.unimelb.edu.au/ be completed in one year, the total international/visas/oshc program fee may include an indexation of the 2013 course fee. STUDENT SERVICES AND For courses of more than one year, AMENITIES FEE (SSAF) the fee is an estimate for one year of Under current Australian Government study (100 credit points or two standard regulations, universities may charge semesters) in 2013. The tuition fees for students a Student Services and the second and subsequent years may Amenities Fee (SSAF). Further increase. information about the Student Services Fees for courses offered in the and Amenities Fee, including any Melbourne Graduate School of amount you may be required to pay in Education have been presented on a 2014, will be available at: per points basis. futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ For details about calculating your tuition admissions/fees/SSAF fees go to: In 2013 international students did not futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ pay a separate Student Services and admissions/fees Amenities Fee.

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Preparing for study International students

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT Student support and SERVICES (ISS) emergency contact ONCE YOU ARRIVE IN We believe that you can get the most ISS provides pre-departure support for AUSTRALIA... out of your graduate study experience commencing international students on Attend welcome events if you‘re settled in and have adjusted accommodation options, orientation „„ Attend a compulsory to student life in Melbourne. ISS offers and enrolment events, student services International Student Briefing a range of services and programs for and living in Melbourne. Students about health, safety and visas international students and their families. have access to experienced staff that „„ Receive information about can assist with academic, personal courses, subject choices and the PRE-DEPARTURE AND and family matters. ISS is also the enrolment process ARRIVAL SERVICES emergency contact for family or friends „„ Work towards finalising your overseas if they are concerned about enrolment. The University holds pre-departure the wellbeing of a student. briefings in a number of countries, where you and your family receive Students with families information about living and studying in Attend Week O If you‘re planning to bring your family to Melbourne. The briefings also give you (Orientation Week)

Australia, ISS provides comprehensive Admissions: International students the opportunity to meet other students „„ Learn about the University heading for Melbourne. information about issues to consider, through orientation activities including costs, child care and for all new students, led by Where in-country pre-departure schooling for children. There is also free student hosts briefings are not available, an online language support available for partners. „„ Take part in transition workshops briefing will be made available to you. on a variety of academic, cultural Migration advice Before you arrive, you can also get in and practical topics touch with other future students through ISS staff are registered migration „„ Attend transition activities the University‘s Facebook site at: agents and provide specialist support specific to your degree to students with visa related matters, „„ If you‘re a graduate research facebook.com/melbuni including student visa applications, candidate, contact your visa implications following changes to faculty or graduate school For more information about your enrolment, and practical advice for information on induction International Student Services, see on extending your stay after you have programs page 25. completed your studies. „„ Find out about the Melbourne School of Graduate Research‘s SETTLING IN AT UNIVERSITY Final year, what‘s next? four University-wide Graduate Research Orientation days As an international student we ISS assists students in their final year of per year. understand that you might need study to address questions about visa some special assistance to help make options, further study, careers, sending your transition to the University of goods home and graduations. Melbourne as smooth and successful Have fun! as possible. During Orientation Week, Make the most of your time at student briefings, course information Melbourne by getting involved in More info the University community — you sessions, and just having someone to might want to do some volunteer answer your questions will assist with work, join a student club, or even this. You‘ll be notified of your first on- International Student Services start one yourself! campus event by your graduate school. Baldwin Spencer Building services.unimelb.edu.au/ The University of Melbourne international/life-and-study/ Victoria 3010 Australia graduate 13 MELB (13 6352) Working while studying +61 3 9035 5511 If you wish to work while you are studying, you must hold a visa with [email protected] work rights. For more information, contact ISS or go to: services.unimelb.edu.au/ international services.unimelb.edu.au/ international/life-and-study/ facebook.com/ISSunimelb working-while-studying

coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 125 Study area index

Sorted by study areas available, this index will help you find the course that best aligns with your interests. This list is not exhaustive. More information can be found via Course Search: coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au

ABORIGINAL/INDIGENOUS HEALTH BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES CHILD HEALTH/PAEDIATRICS Master of Primary Health Care (Research) 88 Doctor of Clinical Dentistry 38 Master of Health Sciences (Research) 87 Master of Public Health 94 Doctor of Dental Surgery 38 Master of Nursing Science 60 ACCOUNTING Doctor of Medicine 85 Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing Practice 60 Graduate Certificate in Business Forensics 30 Doctor of Optometry 100 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Practice 60 Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting 30 Doctor of Physiotherapy 60 CHOREOGRAPHY Master of Accounting 31 Master of Advanced Nursing Practice 60 Master of Choreography 108 Master of Management (Accounting) 30 Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) 61 Master of Fine Arts (Dance) 110 Master of Biotechnology 100 Postgraduate Diploma in Performance Creation 108 ACTING Master of Nursing Science 60 Master of Fine Arts (Theatre) 111 Master of Science 100 CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Postgraduate Certificate in Voice Studies 108 Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing Practice 60 Master of Engineering Structures 54 Postgraduate Diploma in Performance Creation 108 Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry 38 Master of Engineering, Environmental 53 ACTUARIAL STUDIES Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Practice 60 Master of Engineering, Civil 53 Master of Actuarial Science Q 30 Postgraduate Diploma in Science 101 Master of Engineering, Structural 53 Master of Environmental Engineering 54 Master of Commerce (by Research) 35 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING ADOLESCENT HEALTH/YOUTH HEALTH Master of Engineering, Biomedical 53 CLIMATE CHANGE Graduate Certificate in Adolescent Health and Master of Engineering, Biomolecular 53 Master of Agricultural Science Q 74 Welfare 86 Master of Engineering, Chemical 53 Master of Engineering 53 Master of Environment Q 56 Graduate Diploma in Adolescent Health and BIOSTATISTICS Welfare 86 Master of Forest Ecosystem Science 74 Master of Biostatistics 94 Master of Adolescent Health and Welfare 86 Master of Science 100 Master of Epidemiology 95 Master of Urban Horticulture Q 74 AGRICULTURE Master of Public Health 94 Postgraduate Diploma in Science 101 Master of Agribusiness Q 77 Master of Science (Epidemiology) 95 Master of Agricultural Science Q 74 Postgraduate Certificate in Biostatistics 94 CLINICAL RESEARCH Doctor of Medicine 85 ANATOMY Postgraduate Diploma in Biostatistics 94 Doctor of Dental Surgery 38 Doctor of Dental Surgery 38 BIOTECHNOLOGY Master of Advanced Nursing Practice 60 Doctor of Medicine 85 Master of Biotechnology 100 Master of Epidemiology 95 Doctor of Optometry 100 Master of Engineering, Biomedical 53 Master of Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy 97 Doctor of Physiotherapy 60 Master of Food Science Q 74 Master of Science (Epidemiology) 95 Master of Animal Science 74 Master of Veterinary Science 105 Master of Veterinary Science 105 Master of Science 100 Master of Veterinary Science (Clinical) 105 Master of Veterinary Science (Clinical) 105 Master of Veterinary Science 105 BUILDING Postgraduate Diploma in Science 101 COMMERCIAL LAW Master of Construction Management 42 Master of Commercial Law 82 ANIMAL HEALTH AND DISEASE Master of Engineering Structures 54 Master of Animal Science Q 74 Master of Engineering, Structural 53 COMMUNICATIONS Master of Veterinary Science 105 Graduate Diploma in Communications Law 79 BUSINESS Master of Veterinary Science (Clinical) 105 Master of Creative Writing, Publishing Executive Master of Arts (EMA) 64 and Editing 66 ARCHITECTURE Executive Master of Business Master of Global Media Communication 66 Master of Architecture 41 Administration (EMBA) 33 Master of Journalism 67 Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness 75 ART CONSERVATION AND CURATORSHIP COMPANION ANIMALS Master of Art Curatorship 65 Graduate Certificate in Social Impact 30 Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration 30 Master of Animal Science Q 74 Master of Arts and Cultural Management 65 Master of Veterinary Science (Clinical) 105 Master of Cultural Materials Conservation 64 Master of Agribusiness 77 Master of Business Administration (MBA) 33 COMPETITION LAW ART HISTORY Master of Business Administration/ Graduate Diploma in Competition Law 80 Graduate Certificate in Visual Art 108 Master of Marketing 34 COMPUTER ENGINEERING Master of Art Curatorship 65 Master of Energy Systems 54 Master of Engineering, Electrical 53 Master of Arts and Cultural Management 65 Master of Information Systems 70 Master of Engineering, Mechatronics 53 Master of Contemporary Art 109 Master of International Business 32 Master of Engineering, Software 53 Master of Fine Arts (Visual Art) 111 Master of Management 32 Master of Information Technology 70 Master of Management (Accounting) 30 ASIAN STUDIES Master of Telecommunications Engineering 55 Graduate Certificate in Arts 64 Master of Management (Finance) 32 Graduate Diploma in Arts 64 Master of Management (Human Resources) 32 COMPUTER SCIENCE Graduate Diploma in Asian Law 79 Master of Management (Marketing) 33 Graduate Diploma in Science 101 Postgraduate Certificate in Arts 64 Master of Marketing 34 Master of Engineering, Software 53 Postgraduate Diploma in Arts 64 Master of Wine Technology and Viticulture 77 Master of Information Technology 70 Postgraduate Diploma in Management 33 Master of Science 100 AUDIOLOGY Postgraduate Diploma in Postgraduate Diploma in Science 101 Master of Clinical Audiology 85 Management (Marketing) 33 COMPUTER-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING AVIAN HEALTH Senior Executive Master of Business Master of Applied Linguistics 65 Master of Avian Health and Medicine 104 Administration 34 CONSERVATION Master of Veterinary Science 105 BUSINESS ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS Postgraduate Certificate in Avian Health 103 Master of Agricultural Science Q 74 Master of Operations Research and Master of Cultural Materials Conservation 64 BANKING LAW Management Science 100 Master of Design – Heritage and Conservation 43 Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance Law 79 BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Master of Engineering, Environmental 53 Master of Banking and Finance Law 82 Master of Information Systems 70 Master of Environment Q 56 BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY BUSINESS SECURITY Master of Environmental Engineering 54 Master of Biotechnology 100 Graduate Certificate in Business Forensics 30 Master of Forest Ecosystem Science 74 Master of Food Science Q 74 Master of Science 100 Master of Science 100 CHEMICAL AND BIOMOLECULAR Master of Urban Horticulture Q 74 ENGINEERING BIOINFORMATICS Master of Engineering, Biomolecular 53 CONSTRUCTION Master of Engineering, Biomedical 53 Master of Engineering, Chemical 53 Graduate Diploma in Construction Law 80 Master of Science 100 Master of Construction Law 82 CHEMISTRY Master of Construction Management 42 BIOMECHANICS Graduate Diploma in Science 101 Master of Engineering Management 54 Master of Engineering, Biomedical 53 Master of Food Science Q 74 Master of Engineering Project Management 54 Master of Engineering, Mechanical 53 Master of Science 100 Master of Engineering Structures 54 Postgraduate Diploma in Science 101 Master of Engineering, Structural 53

126 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au CONSUMER AND BRAND STUDIES EDUCATION FINANCE LAW Master of Commerce (Marketing) 32 Doctor of Education (by Research) 50 Graduate Diploma in Banking and Master of Management (Marketing) 33 Doctor of Philosophy (Education) 50 Finance Law 79 Master of Marketing 34 Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching 47 Graduate Diploma in Corporations and Securities Law 80 CORPORATE LAW Master of Education 47 Master of Banking and Finance Law 82 Graduate Diploma in Corporations and Master of Education (Content and Language W Securities Law 80 Integrated Learning) 47 FINE ART Master of Education (Educational Management) 48 CREATIVE WRITING, PUBLISHING AND Graduate Certificate in Visual Art 108 Master of Education Master of Contemporary Art 109 EDITING (International Baccalaureate™) Q 48 Master of Fine Arts (Visual Art) 111 Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Master of Education (Language Intervention Editing 66 and Hearing Impairment) Q 48 FOOD SCIENCE Master of Publishing and Communications 67 Master of Education (Special Education, Master of Engineering, Biomolecular 53 Master of Screenwriting 109 Inclusion and Early Intervention) Q 48 Master of Food Science Q 74 Master of Writing for Performance 109 Master of Education FOREST INDUSTRIES (Specific Learning Difficulties) Q 48 CRIMINOLOGY Postgraduate Certificate in Bushfire Master of Criminology 66 Master of Education (Student Wellbeing) 48 Planning and Management 75 Master of Education Policy (International) 48 Postgraduate Diploma in Bushfire CROP SCIENCE Master of Global Studies in Education 49 Q Planning and Management 76 Master of Agricultural Science 74 Master of Instructional Leadership W 49 Master of Wine Technology and Viticulture 77 Master of Environment Q 57 Master of Literacy 49 Master of Forest Ecosystem Science 74 CULTURAL MANAGEMENT Master of Modern Languages Education Q 49 Master of Art Curatorship 65 Master of Music (Performance Teaching) 92 GENETICS Master of Arts and Cultural Management 65 Master of Numeracy 49 Graduate Diploma in Science 101 Master of Community Cultural Development 108 Master of Philosophy (Education) 50 Master of Biotechnology 100 Master of Cultural Materials Conservation 64 Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Master of Genetic Counselling 85 Master of Fine Arts Other Languages (TESOL) Q 49 Master of Science 100 (Community Cultural Development) 110 Postgraduate Certificate in Postgraduate Diploma in Science 101 Graduate Certificate in Arts and Educational Research 46 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/ Community Engagement 108 Professional Certificate in History Education 47 SYSTEMS Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Specialist Certificate in Chinese Master of Engineering, Geomatics 53 Arts Management 108 Language Teaching 47 Master of Geographic Information Technology 70 CULTURAL STUDIES ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING Master of Information Technology 70 Master of Arts and Cultural Management 65 Master of Engineering, 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RESEARCH Master of Psychology 97 Master of Tax 83 Master of Operations Research and Master of Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy 97 Management Science 100 TEACHING (EARLY CHILDHOOD, Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology 97 PRIMARY, SECONDARY) OPTOMETRY/OPHTHALMOLOGY PUBLIC HEALTH AND POPULATION HEALTH Master of Music (Performance Teaching) 92 Doctor of Optometry 100 Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health 94 Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) 45 OTOLARYNGOLOGY Master of Biostatistics 94 Master of Teaching (Primary) 45 Master of Science 100 Master of Environment Q 57 Master of Teaching (Secondary) 45 Postgraduate Diploma in Science 101 Master of Epidemology 95 TECHNOLOGY IN LANGUAGE LEARNING PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Master of Health Social Sciences 95 Master of Applied Linguistics 65 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Practice 60 Master of Public Health 94 Master of Science 100 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING PARASITOLOGY Postgraduate Certificate in Biostatistics 94 Master of Engineering, Electrical 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WORK 77 POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) 61 WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Master of Development Studies 66 Master of Social Work 60 Master of Agricultural Science Q 74 Master of Global Media Communication 66 SOFTWARE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING Master of Engineering, Civil 53 Master of International Business 32 Master of Engineering, Mechatronics 53 Master of Engineering, Environmental 53 Q Master of International Relations 64 Master of Engineering, Software 53 Master of Environment 57 Master of Islamic Studies 67 Master of Information Technology 70 Master of Environmental Engineering 54 Master of Forest Ecosystem Science 74 PREVENTIVE MEDICINE SPATIAL INFORMATION SCIENCE Master of Urban Horticulture Q 74 Master of Primary Health Care (Research) 88 Master of Engineering, Geomatics 53 WOMEN‘S HEALTH PRIVATE LAW Master of Geographic Information Technology 70 Doctor of Medicine 85 Master of Private Law 83 Master of Information Technology 70 Master of Spatial Information Science 70 Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health 94 PRODUCTION Master of Public Health 94 Master of Fine Arts (Production) 111 SPEECH PATHOLOGY Postgraduate Certificate in Physiotherapy 60 Postgraduate Diploma in Performance Creation 108 Master of Speech Pathology 85 WOOD SCIENCE PROFESSIONAL AND APPLIED ETHICS SPORT Master of Forest Ecosystem Science 74 Master of Arts (Professional and Doctor of Physiotherapy 60 ZOOLOGY Applied Ethics) 65 Graduate Diploma in Sports Law 81 Master of Physiotherapy 60 Graduate Diploma in Science 101 PROJECT MANAGEMENT Master of Science 100 Executive Master of Arts (EMA) 64 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Postgraduate Diploma in Science 101 Master of Engineering Project Management 54 Master of Engineering Structures 54 Master of Engineering, Civil 53 Notes: Master of Engineering, Structural 53 Q This masters program is also available at graduate STUDENT HEALTH AND WELFARE certificate and/or graduate diploma level. W This masters program is also available at Master of Education (Student Wellbeing) 48 professional certificate level.

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