Graduate Certificate in Modern Languages Education

University of Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne

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University of Melbourne

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

095991C

Campuses

Parkville

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMarch-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 22,672 / year

Next Intake March-2026

Graduate Certificate in Modern Languages Education

About

Overview

Undertake this Graduate Certificate to get a taste of the Master of Modern Languages Education and gain a Languages Teaching specialisation to teach in schools.

Explore the nature of language and its role in human learning and expression and, at the same time, develop your communication skills and intercultural awareness.

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Please note: the Graduate Certificate of Modern Languages Education does not provide an initial teacher qualification to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. For information on becoming a teacher, please visit the Become a Teacher page.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

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

A four-year degree in education (or equivalent) OR an undergraduate qualification in any discipline AND at least 100 credit points (or equivalent) of graduate study in education, AND
a major in a language other than English (or provide a statement of equivalence)

In addition to the above entry criteria, you must also be eligible for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Contact the VIT to determine your eligibility.

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

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

7.0

with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0
TOEFL

94+

with writing 27; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13
PEARSON

72+

with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 60
CAMBRIDGE

185+

with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 169 in each other skill
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

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

English Program Requirements

English language test score requirements

If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

7.0

with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0

TOEFL

94+

with writing 27; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

PEARSON

72+

with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 60

CAMBRIDGE

185+

with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 169 in each other skill

*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

Career

Graduates with Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration will be eligible to apply for Language teaching positions within Victorian schools. You'll finish the course with the ability to critique and manage language curricular and resources which are culturally and linguistically appropriate. In the wider education field, you’ll be able to promote social justice, employability, career awareness, wellbeing and citizenship through educational policy and practice.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the VIT to determine eligibility if they do not already hold current registration.

Industry connections

Through your education studies, teaching placements and research projects, you will develop strong professional and personal connections with community and industry that will open doors to an outstanding future.