Master of International Education (International Baccalaureate)
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    Master of International Education (International Baccalaureate)

    University of Melbourne
    University of Melbourne
    Australia
    Australia, Melbourne
    University Rank:#19
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 24,767 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026
    Master of International Education (International Baccalaureate)

    About

    Overview

    Certified and accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation®, the Master of International Education (International Baccalaureate) provides qualified teachers with the theoretical and practical skills related to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme and IB education more broadly.

    Offered by Australia’s leading university for education (Times Higher Education World University), this course allows students to continue teaching while studying at a time and place that suits them.

    Who is this course for?

    This course is for practising teachers who are passionate about education and interested in the IB philosophy. It is for teachers in the early stages of their career who want to expand their career opportunities or teachers who have taught for many years who are looking to up-skill and improve their teaching quality.

    If you want to further develop your teaching skills, explore new teaching frameworks and methodologies and graduate with an internationally recognised qualification that could take you abroad, this course is for you.

    International students are welcome to study this course. However, please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and it is not registered with CRICOS.

    Course aims

    This course is designed to produce teachers with expertise and specialist knowledge in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme. Students will also gain high quality professional development that encourages critical thinking and self-reflection.

    The Primary Years Programme (PYP) (ages 3–12), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Education (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) (ages 16-18) are Certified and accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation® which will give educators interested in teaching at IB World Schools a competitive advantage.

    Related pathway courses

    You may also be interested in the Graduate Certificate in International Education (IB).

    Download the course flyer to find out more

    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 degree in any discipline with at least 50 credit points (or equivalent) of graduate study in education.

    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 no band less than 6.0

      TOEFL

      94+

      with writing 27; speaking 24; reading 24; listening 24

      PEARSON

      72+

      with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 72

      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

    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 no band less than 6.0

    TOEFL

    94+

    with writing 27; speaking 24; reading 24; listening 24

    PEARSON

    72+

    with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 72

    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

    Career outcomes

    Over the past five years, the number of schools offering the International Baccalaureate has grown exponentially worldwide, with almost fifty per cent more institutions adopting the teaching framework. The increased demand for skilled professionals of the IB positions graduates of this program as preferred candidates in the classroom, to bridge gaps in knowledge and guide students to find their own answers.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,767 / year
    Application Fee 154
    Master of International Education (International Baccalaureate)
    University of Melbourne
    University of Melbourne
    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne

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