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MLS&T - FAQs

Q. Can I study entirely online from overseas?

A. You must come to Australia to take the course - full distance mode is not available. If you are in Australia but outside of Sydney, you can participate online from where you are. We only ask that you arrange to come to Sydney once a semester to participate in the face-to-face sessions (we regularly get students from Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, etc.). The compulsory on-campus session is generally held at the start of each semester. These sessions allow students to become acquainted with one another as well as with the teaching staff.

Students from overseas wishing to come to Australia to study in the program can email the University's International Office for student-visa information and help with enrollment.

Q. Can I take the course from Melbourne, Adelaide or elsewhere in Australia?

A. Yes, but, unless you're doing the Graduate Certificate, your options will be much more limited. We regularly get students from across Australia who participate online. This is possible because all of our 4 core units of study are delivered flexibly (all online with one face-to-face session at the start of the semester). These flexible core units are: EDPC5021 and EDPC5022 in semester 1 and EDPC5023 and EDPC5024 in semester 2. Completing these fulfills the requirement for a Graduate Certificate.

Beyond that, however, if you are aiming for a Graduate Diploma or the full Masters degree which require 6 and 8 total units of study respectively, then you will be limited by which electives are being offered each semester, as many of these are only face to face. There are electives offered flexibly periodically, but these are not offered every semester. The dissertation (for the Research stream) or special project (for the Professional stream) involve supervised independent study and are, therefore, always a flexible option equivalent to 2 units. You may find it useful to browse our information for current students. Also, you can check the handbook for an up to date list of electives.

Q. When are the face-to-face workshops?

A. These are usually held at the very beginning and very end of each semester but this may vary; the timing will depend on the unit, instructor and year. The scheduled dates are published in the current students section as soon as they are determined. The coordinators of each unit of study should also be able to provide information about their own on-campus workshops. Sometimes special arrangements can be made if you are unable to attend one of the face-to-face workshops.

Q. Can I take just one unit, or do I have to do the whole degree?

A. Yes, you can enrol in just one unit of study, if you are interested in professional development but do not want to do a degree. More information about this process is available on the flexible and online page.

Q. How much does it cost?

A. Fees information is listed on the overview page. The University’s tuition fees are reviewed annually and may be varied during the period of study. The exact tuition fee for your course may depend on the specific units of study in which you enrol.

Q. What are the entry requirements?

A. To be eligible for entry into the Master of Learning Science and Technology, you will need to have a bachelor degree in education, information technology, psychology or a related field, or a bachelor degree and relevant professional experience.

If English is not your first language you will need to provide proof of your proficiency in English before admission can be confirmed. The following are some acceptable ways of doing this:

  • IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band
  • TOEFL 575 for the paper-based version of the TOEFL plus 4.5 on the Test of Written English (TWE) or 233 for the computer-based version of the TOEFL plus an essay rating of 4.5
  • evidence that you have successfully completed one year of full-time study in an English-medium university.



Q. What are assessments like?

A. Assessments are based on a combination of group and individual work, and give students experience using wikis, designing podcasts and coordinating virtual teams. Assessment is often based on students' contributions to online discussion sessions, individual project work, group project work and written assignments, however, this varies depending on the unit and instructor. Check the Postgraduate Handbook for more information about individual units of study.





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