University of Melbourne paces Australia in latest rankings 29 March 2017 The University of Melbourne has 40 subject areas ranked in the top 50 in the world, more than any other Australian university, according to the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject. Melbourne is # in Australia for teacher education Melbourne also received a top five global ranking for education, moving up two spots on its 2016 ranking. The seventh edition of QS Quacquarelli Symonds’s analysis of subject-specific university performance lists the world’s best universities for the study of 46 different subjects. “As a university community, we are delighted with this recognition for our academics, a recognition that does much to highlight not just their hard work across multiple specialist fields but the quality of their research and teaching output as well,” commented Vice-Chancellor, Professor Glyn Davis. “This is not just about the institution but the work of a fine academy, and we congratulate them today for their contribution to this result.” Dean of the Melbourne Graduate School of Education Professor Field Rickards welcomed the high ranking for Education. “Our consistent placement among the top ten in the world confirms the impact and excellence of our dedicated and talented staff, as well as the quality of our graduates,” Professor Rickards said. University of Melbourne Master of Teaching Since 2008, Melbourne’s Master of Teaching has played a significant role in reshaping education through the clinical teaching approach. This is a major departure from traditional teacher education programs and connects university theory, professional knowledge and classroom experience. Programs: Master of Teaching (Primary or Secondary) Location: Melbourne, Victoria Semester intake: March Duration: 1.5 to 2 years Application deadline: Although there is no strict application deadline for either of these programs, it is recommended that students apply at least three months prior to the program start date. Apply to the Melbourne Graduate School of Education! * Contact OzTREKK’s Australian Teachers Colleges Admissions Officer Shannon Tilston at [email protected] for more information about studying education at Melbourne! News Post navigation Previous Previous post: Griffith Bachelor of Pharmacy scholarships available for trimester 2 intake Next Next post: Bond Law talks about professional admission to practice law in Canada