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Australian Catholic University (ACU) Courses

Graduate Certificate

ACU's Graduate Certificate in Public Health equips graduates with knowledge, understanding and skills in public health to improve population health and well-being. The course prepares graduates to practice with a community, national or global focus, and with an ethical, social justice perspective.
Entry Requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have:

  1. a Bachelor degree (or higher) or equivalent; OR
  2. submit a resume alongside their formal application, demonstrating suitability for study and evidence of relevant industry experience and/or prior learning over a sustained period.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.

Intake Months
Feb, Apr, Jul, Aug
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$12,092 total
International Tuition Fees
$12,092 total
Graduate Satisfaction
81.00%

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching is for students wishing to build toward a challenging and rewarding career as an early childhood or primary teacher.
Entry Requirements

An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must:

  1. have completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent;
  2. be a domestic student; and
  3. not be a current ACU student

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2022 Admission.

Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
79.70%

Diploma

North Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Prepare for an IT career in an ever-changing and booming industry. The Diploma in Information Technology is an important stepping-stone to achieve your career and study goals.
Entry Requirements

An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy

International students must also meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy .

For domestic students to be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have also completed:

  1. Equivalent of year 12 level with the ACU minimum eligibility rank for Diploma programs OR
  2. Entry via an alternative pathway as approved by ACU.

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in Schedule Three (Associate Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses) of the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy .

This states the requirements as:

IELTS: Overall score: 6.0 Individual score of: 5.5 in all tests

PTE : 50 with a minimum of 42 in all four communicative skills

TOEFL: Internet based total of 60: minimum 18 in writing, 8 in reading, 16 in speaking and 7 in listening

ACU English Language Test: C (60-64%)

CAE: Overall CAE: 169 Individual score of at least 162 in all tests.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2022 Admission.

Intake Months
Apr, Jul
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
ATAR
50
Graduate Satisfaction
70.50%

Bachelor

Strathfield, Melbourne
Join a creative community of emerging artists, designers and art historians and discover your creative talents.
Entry Requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12, or equivalent:

Intake Months
Apr, Jul
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
ATAR
58.5
Graduate Satisfaction
71.40%

Non-Award

These four new microcredentials present theory and practical components in culinary nutrition science for continuining professional development for a range of professions from nutrition and dietetics, to general practitioners, teachers and culinary professionals.
Entry Requirements

No admission requirements

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2022 Admission.

Intake Months
Apr, Jul
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Graduate Satisfaction
85.20%

Bachelor

North Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Our Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice explores the causes of antisocial behaviour and develops the knowledge and expertise you'll need to make a valuable contribution in the criminal justice sector.
Entry Requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting minimum ATAR requirement.

International applicants must meet the English Language Requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:

Intake Months
Apr, Jul
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
ATAR
58.5
Graduate Satisfaction
79.30%

Graduate Diploma

National
The Graduate Diploma in Supervision provides multi-disciplinary knowledge and skills in the supervision of individuals and groups across a variety of contexts, including the Church, education, health care, aged care, social services, and overseas aid and development.
Entry Requirements

An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy .

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed a Bachelor degree in any discipline.

In addition, an applicant must submit a brief resume detailing experience relevant to the application and include the contact details of a referee who can attest to the applicant's suitability to undertake the course.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2022 Admission.

Intake Months
Apr, Jul
Duration
2 years part-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Graduate Satisfaction
80.50%

Masters (Coursework)

National
Deeply engaged in the Ignatian tradition, spiritual direction is the process and practice through which a skilled individual helps another to grow in intimacy with God.
Entry Requirements

An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy .

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed a Bachelor degree in any discipline. Applicants also need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy .

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2022 Admission.

Intake Months
Apr, Jul
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Graduate Satisfaction
80.50%

Bachelor

Strathfield
The Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Design Innovation and Technologies) is a double degree for students who want to teach technologies in secondary schools.
Entry Requirements

An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.

In addition, applicants will be required to demonstrate suitability for teaching;

All applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:

Intake Months
Apr, Jul
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
ATAR
63
Graduate Satisfaction
77.60%

Diploma

Melbourne, Brisbane
The Diploma in Exercise Science is an important stepping-stone toward achieving your career and study goals, whether you have just finished Year 12 or finished years ago.
Entry Requirements

An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (for sub-bachelor entry programs, see Schedule 1: Eligibility ranks).

Domestic applicants are required to have completed the Australian Year 12 certificate or equivalent. In addition, to be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have also completed:

  1. Equivalent of year 12 level with the ACU minimum eligibility rank for Diploma programs; OR
  2. Entry via an alternative pathway as approved by ACU.

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in Schedule Three (Associate Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses) of the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

This states the requirements as:

IELTS

Overall score: 6.0 with no band less than 5.5

PTE

50 with a minimum of 42 in all four communicative skills

TOEFL

Internet based total of 60:

minimum 18 in writing, 8 in reading, 16 in speaking and 7 in listening

ACU English Language Test

C

(60-64%)

CAE

Overall CAE: 169

Individual score of at least 162 in all tests.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2022 Admission.

Intake Months
Apr, Jul
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
ATAR
50
Graduate Satisfaction
85.20%

Diploma

North Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
The Diploma in Business is an important stepping-stone to achieve your career and study goals.
Entry Requirements

An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy

International students must also meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy .

For domestic students to be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed:

  1. Equivalent of year 12 level with the ACU minimum eligibility rank for Diploma programs; OR
  2. Entry via an alternative pathway as approved by ACU.

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in Schedule Three (Associate Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses) of the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy .

The entry requirements are as follows:

IELTS: Overall score: 6.0 individual score of: 5.5 in all tests

PTE: 50 with a minimum of 42 in all four communicative skills

TOEFL: Internet based total of 60: minimum 18 in writing, 8 in reading, 16 in speaking and 7 in listening

ACU English Language Test: C (60-64%)

CAE: Overall CAE: 169 Individual score of at least 162 in all tests.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2022 Admission.

Intake Months
Apr, Jul
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
ATAR
50
Graduate Satisfaction
72.00%

Doctorate (PhD)

Ballarat, North Sydney, Canberra, Strathfield, Melbourne, Brisbane
The Doctor of Ministry is a professional doctorate designed for graduates with significant ministry experience in religious, educational and health institutions, along with other secular or faith-based organisations who want to further enhance their skills for leadership within any variety of...
Entry Requirements

To be eligible for Admission to the course applicants must evidence:

An appropriate undergraduate degree with Honours at a minimum level of Second Class Division A (Distinction average) (or equivalent), or;

A Master degree with appropriate research training in a relevant field, or;

An equivalent qualification and/or demonstrated research experience, with evidence of capacity to undertake independent research work (e.g. an authored publication);

Meeting the eligibility requirements for admission is not in itself a guarantee of admission. The candidate's potential to undertake research, the quality and feasibility of the research proposal, the availability of appropriate supervision and the referee's reports will all be taken into consideration (refer to regulations 5.2 of the Higher Degree Research Regulations).

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as published by the University (refer Appendix C of the Higher Degree Research Regulations ).

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2022 Admission.

Intake Months
Jul
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Graduate Satisfaction
80.50%