You must meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. As an international undergraduate or graduate student, you can satisfy the English language requirements in a number of ways, depending on your circumstances. Please visit the University’s Future Students English Language Requirements web page for the options available to you.

Please note that some of our Master by Coursework programs require a slightly higher IELTS or TOEFL score. For further information, please visit the Graduate IELTS and TOEFL requirements web page.

Program	IELTS* (Academic English Only)	TOEFL (paper-based test)*	TOEFL (computer-based test)*	TOEFL (internet-based test)*	Pearson Test of English (Academic)
Graduate Certificate / Diploma in Arts	6.5 (no band less than 6.0)	577 + TWE 4.5	233 + 4.5 essay rating	79 + Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13	58-64 inclusive and no communicative skill below 50
Masters by Coursework and Postgraduate Certificates / Diplomas (except those listed below)	6.5 (no band less than 6.0)	577 + TWE 4.5	233 + 4.5 essay rating	79 + Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13	58-64 inclusive and no communicative skill below 50
Master of Publishing and Communications Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing Master of Journalism Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Editing and Communications)	7.0 (written 7.0 with no band less than 6.0)	600 + TWE 5.0	250 + 5.0 essay rating	94 + Writing 27; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13	65 and written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 50
Masters by Research and PhD	7.0 (written 7.0 with no band less than 6.0)	600 + TWE 5.0	250 + 5.0 essay rating	94 + Writing 27; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13	65 & written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 50

*Required scores must be achieved from a single test report, even if you have sat for multiple Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International Language Testing System (IELTS) tests.

The University of Melbourne English Language Bridging Program (UMELBP)

Applicants to the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences who achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or TOEFL and Pearson Test of English (Academic) equivalent score may be eligible for the UMELBP, which provides a direct English language pathway from Hawthorn-Melbourne to specific courses at the University of Melbourne. This 10-week program recreates authentic academic activities aimed at developing English language and study skills. For further details visit The University of Melbourne English Language Bridging Program (UMELBP) website.

** The UMELBP is not available to applicants seeking entry to the

• Master of Journalism
• Master of Publishing and Communications
• Master of Creative Writing, Editing and Publishing
• Master of Global Media Communication
• Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Editing and Communications)
• Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Media and Communication)
  
  

Compulsory subjects for Diagnostic English Language Assessment (DELA) students

The DELA is a diagnostic test that indicates your individual strengths and weaknesses and the steps you can take to improve them. Sitting the DELA is compulsory for graduate students who enter through the University of Melbourne English Language Bridging Program (UMELBP) offered by Hawthorne English Language Centre. Two subjects have been introduced for students on the basis of their DELA results:

• LING90002 Presenting Academic Discourse is now a compulsory subject in GSHSS coursework programs for students who have taken the DELA test as per University requirements and received a score of 4 or less.
• LING90002 Presenting Academic Discourse with a minimum score of 75% (H2A) is a hurdle requirement for entry into the Minor Thesis for students who have taken the DELA test as per University requirements and received a score of less than 6.

For more information please see the Academic Skills Taking the DELA web page.