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Melbourne Graduate School of Education
Master of Teaching (Primary / Secondary)
Melbourne Graduate School of Education
Course Overview
Melbourne Graduate School of Education (MGSE) is ranked #15 globally for Education in QS World Rankings by Subject and is the highest-ranked Australian education school. The Master of Teaching (Primary or Secondary) is fully Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) accredited and recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) for full teacher registration on graduation. The 2-year degree includes 60+ days of school placements across two settings and uses the renowned Clinical Teaching Model — pioneered at MGSE — which treats teaching as evidence-based clinical practice analogous to medicine.
Sri Lankan applicants choose Melbourne Teaching because Secondary School Teacher (ANZSCO 241411) is on Australia's MLTSSL, meaning AITSL-accredited graduates have a direct PR pathway via Skilled Independent (189) or State Nominated (190) visa streams. The Sri Lankan teaching pathway — via the National Institute of Education (NIE) or Sri Lanka Teachers' Service (SLTS) — also recognises overseas-trained teachers with AITSL accreditation for senior placements in international schools and as Ministry of Education curriculum advisors.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree (any discipline for Primary; relevant teaching subject area for Secondary) — minimum Credit average (2:2 / GPA 2.8+).
- check_circle Secondary applicants must show appropriate disciplinary depth — typically 2-3 years of university coursework in your intended teaching subject.
- check_circle Personal statement (max 1,000 words) plus a CASPer assessment (online behavioural test) for non-academic suitability.
- check_circle Two academic or professional references.
- check_circle Working with Children Check (issued on commencement); satisfactory Australian Federal Police check.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.5 Overall (min 8.0 in Speaking and Listening, 7.0 in Reading and Writing) — AITSL-mandated higher than usual due to teacher registration.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 102 Overall (min 27 Speaking, 26 Listening, 24 R&W).
- check_circle PTE Academic: 75 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's was taught and assessed entirely in English AND you have lived in an English-speaking country for 5+ years (most Sri Lankan applicants will need to sit IELTS regardless of qualification language).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AUD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | AUD 47,000 | Rs. 9,870,000 |
| OSHC Health Cover (per year) | AUD 700 | Rs. 147,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Melbourne) | AUD 29,710 | Rs. 6,239,100 |
| Student Visa & Setup | AUD 1,800 | Rs. 378,000 |
| VIT Registration, WWCC & Police Check | AUD 500 | Rs. 105,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | AUD 79,710 | Rs. 16,739,100 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the 485 Temporary Graduate Visa (2 years). Secondary School Teacher (241411) and Early Childhood Teacher (241111) are on the MLTSSL — direct PR pathway. Top hirers: Victorian Department of Education, Catholic Education Melbourne, Wesley College, Scotch College, Independent Schools Victoria. Graduate Teacher salaries in Victoria: AUD 78,000-85,000 (state schools, year 1); AUD 90,000+ at top independent schools.
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