Competitive Master's Programs in Australia + English Level Requirements
I've already covered English level requirements for competitive Master's programs in America, specifically NYC, and today I thought I'd take a look at some competitive programs in Australia.
Here’s a breakdown with a focus on TOEFL, IELTS, and Cambridge requirements (for foreign-born applicants).
| Program @ University | IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT | Cambridge (CAE/CPE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA @ Melbourne Business School (University of Melbourne) | 7.0 overall (no individual band < 6.5) | 102 overall (min. 24 writing, ≥21 others) | Not accepted |
| LL.M. @ Sydney Law School (University of Sydney) | 7.0 overall (no individual band < 6.0) | 96 overall (min. 19 writing, ≥17 others) | Via concordance |
| Master of Global Health @ UNSW | 7.0 overall (no individual band < 6.0) | 94 overall (min. 25 writing, ≥23 others) | 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) for CAE; 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) for CPE |
| Master of International Relations @ ANU | 6.5 overall (no individual band < 6.0) | 80 overall (reading/writing min. 20, listening/speaking min. 18) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
| Master of Data Science & Innovation @ UTS | 6.5 overall (writing ≥6.0) | 79 overall (writing ≥21) | 176 overall (writing ≥169) |
Things to Note
- Waivers may be available if you completed a prior degree in English (or spent time in degree programs in your home country that were taught in English), but this depends on the program.
- IELTS and TOEFL iBT results expire after 2 years so you need to be careful with your application date v. test validity dates