If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold an Australian permanent resident or humanitarian visa, you are eligible to apply for either a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) or an Australian Fee place (for graduate coursework students only). For more information see our Fees web page.
Apply for:
- Undergraduate study
- Study Abroad/Exchange
- Honours Programs
- Postgraduate Coursework study
- Graduate Research
- Single Subject Study, Professional & Short Courses
Undergraduate study
MSLE offers a wide range of disciplines for study at undergraduate level through both New Generation Degrees and specialist Land and Environment degrees.
All undergraduate applications for Semester 1 are managed through VTAC. Some undergraduate courses also accept mid-year entry.
You can increase your chances of selection through the Access Melbourne program. Access Melbourne can help you gain a place in a course, even if your ATAR is below the clearly-in rank (in some cases you may be guaranteed a place). For more information see the Access Melbourne website.
Study Abroad/Exchange
The University of Melbourne offers its coursework students the option to enrich their degree through studying at an overseas institution or with one of a large range of our international exchange partners. For more information on eligibility and how to apply see the Global Mobility website.
Honours Programs
MSLE accepts entry into our Honours programs for either Semester 1 or 2 commencement. We encourage you to contact Future Students Coordinator Erin Wilson to confirm your eligibility and to discuss supervisor and project availability before applying.
Please make your application online and submit an accompanying Honours Project Proposal to the MSLE Student Centre, located on the ground floor of Building 142, Parkville Campus.
Semester 1 applications are due no later than 18 November for 1st round offers and 28 January for Round 2. Later offers may still be accepted. For a Semester 2 commencement, applications are due no later than 31 July.
Postgraduate coursework study
Our graduate coursework offerings include a selection of graduate and postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas available within our Masters degrees. Entry is available for:
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Local applications must be submitted by the 30 November for commencement the following February or 31 May for commencement the following July.
To have a greater chance of being considered for Commonwealth Supported Places and scholarships please apply early. If you wish to submit a late application, enquire first at the MSLE Student Centre.
Please submit your application online. If your preferred course isn't listed use this form.
Entry Requirements:
- an undergraduate degree with at least H3 (65%) average in the final year, or
- a graduate or postgraduate certificate in any discipline with at least H3 (65%) average, or
- an honours degree in any discipline, or equivalent; and
- a curriculum vitae or resume; and
- two academic referee reports; and
- a personal statement of up to 500 words.
If you are having trouble, contact the MSLE Student Centre
Download application instructions
Graduate Access Melbourne
Alternate entry criteria may apply if you have had personal circumstances that have had a sustained adverse effect on your undergraduate academic achievement or if you are a member of a specified group known to be under-represented in higher education.
You may also be eligible for bursaries. For more information see Graduate Access Melbourne.
Graduate Research
MSLE offers students research opportunities in the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Application details and advice on how to develop your research interests and identify a possible supervisor are available on the Research Future Students website.
Single Subject Study, Professional & Short courses
You can pursue study in many individual MSLE subjects, either with the assessment component or without. Information on the application process, including an application form, is available at Community Access Program.
To apply for the Bushfire Management courses, visit the Bushfire website. Applications for other MSLE professional and short courses are managed through the University’s Melbourne Custom Consulting Program. Information on the application process is available on the MCCP website.