Master of English as an International Language

The Master of English as an International Language further develops students' confidence and competence as international English communicators. It provides opportunities to develop advanced communication skills in English and to develop an enhanced intercultural perspective. Students are required to exhibit analytic and problem solving skills as well as the ability to work independently to achieve their goals. They learn how to develop their English independently, how to conduct and present major research reports relevant to their future professional or academic interest and how to articulate their knowledge appropriately in English. Graduates of the Master of English as an International Language program will be able to communicate successfully in English in international academic, business and professional settings.

This course is only available to students for whom English is a second or other language.

Fees per semester in 2009 are $9900.

Students who have completed the Master of English as an International Language course should be able to:

• Understand the English language and its variability in different social contexts;
• Appreciate how to acquire and develop language skills and other knowledge in and through English;
• Be able to use English in a variety of social and professional contexts;
• Learn how to learn a language and continue to develop their English independently;
• Articulate their knowledge appropriately in English;
• Exhibit analytic and problem solving skills;
• Work independently to achieve goals and to promote their own language development learning;
• Interact effectively when required with others without being inhibited by English.

Students must complete the Graduate Diploma in English as an International Language (100 points) and then complete a further 100 points.

Only students with an average score of at least 65% in the first year of the course will be permitted to enrol in second year.

Typically , in the first part of the second year of the program, students will take the following core subjects:

Students will also take another 12.5 point subject that will be offered from the list below.

Please note: Not all subjects will be offered each semester. Subjects will be selected on the basis of student progression requirements.

An applicant may be eligible for entry into the Master of English as an International Language, if the applicant has:

• Completed a recognised bachelor degree, or equivalent qualifications PLUS
• An IELTS score of at least 5.5 (with no band less than 5.0) or equivalent level on another approved test

English test results required for admission into Year 1

• IELTS 5.5 (with no band lower than 5.0) or
• TOEFL 523 paper-based including a score of 3.5 in the Test of Written English(TWE);
• 193 computer-based including an Essay Rating score of 3.5
• 70 Internet-based with no band score less than 16

English test results required for admission into Year 2

• IELTS 6.5 (with no band lower than 6.0) or
• TOEFL 577 paper-based including a score of 4.5 in the test of Written English(TWE);
• 233 computer-based including an Essay Rating score of 4.5
• 90 Internet-based with no band score less than 21

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability