Australian Catholic University (ACU) Courses

Eligibility criteria

A candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must comply with the Higher Degree Research Regulations.

An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must have completed one of the following:

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

b. a master's degree with appropriate research training in a relevant field; or

c. an equivalent qualification and/or demonstrated research experience, with evidence of capacity to undertake independent research work (eg 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. Please refer to Regulation 5.2.

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

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.

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.

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:

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

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

1. Year 12 with the ACU minimum eligibility rank for Diploma programs; or
2. Entry via an alternative pathway as approved for ACU; or
3. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants may be selected following an interview with the course coordinator and staff of the campus Indigenous Higher Education Unit. An applicant should have:
4. Minimum of three years' work experience; or
5. Year 12 or equivalent; or
6. Relevant tertiary study skills or successful completion of a Tertiary Communication Skills program.

International students 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 2023 Admission.

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

International applicants must also 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 a Bachelor degree.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission.

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

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

1. hold one of the following qualifications:

a. Bachelor degree in health or related helping discipline*

b. Graduate Certificate in Family and Systemic Therapy

AND

2. Demonstrate a minimum of 2 years' experience in counselling, therapy or clinical work with individuals or families;

AND

3. Successfully complete the interview process associated with the course.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission.

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.

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

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

1. Equivalent of an Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline; or
2. At least two years' industry experience in a relevant role.

International students 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.

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.

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.

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

A. ACU's Bachelor of Nutrition Science which includes completion of the ACU units NUTR404 Advanced Culinary Nutrition Science and NUTR405 Foods for Special Diets, AND one of the following:

i. a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.6 on the ACU 7 point scale; or

ii. evidence of relevant industry experience for at least one year post-Bachelor graduation.

OR

B. A Bachelor degree in Nutrition (or equivalent) which includes the equivalent of one full-time half year of study (4 study units or equivalent) in:

i. Chemistry followed by Biochemistry; and

ii. Human Biology and Human Physiology; and

iii. Food and Human Nutrition Science, which must include foundation nutrition, nutrition through the lifespan, food science, and the role of diet in the development and management of chronic disease;

AND one of the following:

a. a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.6 on the ACU 7 point scale; or

b. evidence of relevant industry experience for at least one year post-Bachelor graduation.

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

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

To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) an applicant must have either completed:

a.

1. a Bachelor of Nursing with a grade point average of at least 4.0 on the ACU seven point scale; AND
2. one year of post-registration clinical practice; AND
3. be a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

OR

b.

1. a Bachelor of Paramedicine with a grade point average of at least 4.0 on the ACU seven point scale AND
2. be a Registered Paramedic with a minimum of one year field experience.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.