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Australian Catholic University (ACU) Courses

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%

Graduate Certificate

Through this course you'll gain specialised theoretical and professional knowledge and skills for an aged care environment that requires safe, effective, and efficient health service delivery in providing quality care to older people.
Entry Requirements

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

To be eligible for admission an applicant must have:

  1. a Bachelor degree (or higher) or equivalent; OR
  2. relevant experience in management OR industry experience that demonstrates suitability for study.

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

Intake Months
Apr, Jul, Oct
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
62.40%

Graduate Certificate

North Sydney, Melbourne
The Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation) is available by direct entry application to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Away From Base mode. Early Childhood and Primary units only available in this study mode.
Entry Requirements

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.

Intake Months
Apr, Jul
Duration
18 months full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$2,060 total
International Tuition Fees
$2,060 total
Graduate Satisfaction
80.50%

Graduate Certificate

Ballarat, North Sydney, Canberra, Strathfield, Melbourne, Brisbane
Advance your career and become a specialist in your discipline area. The Graduate Certificate in Education will enable you to deepen your knowledge and expertise in a specialisation area and empower you to extend your understanding of educational disciplines.
Entry Requirements

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.

Intake Months
Apr, Jul
Duration
1 - 6 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$2,060 total
International Tuition Fees
$2,060 total
Graduate Satisfaction
80.50%

Graduate Diploma

Melbourne
Our suite of programs in Family and Systemic Therapy will enable practitioners in the fields of psychology, social work, occupational therapy, community work, youth work, psychiatry, paediatrics, and general practice develop the knowledge and skills to better support families in their work and in...
Entry Requirements

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.

Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Duration
2 years part-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Graduate Satisfaction
86.40%

Diploma

North Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
The Diploma in Biomedical Science is an important stepping-stone toward achieving your career and study goals.
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.

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
Feb, Aug
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
ATAR
50

Masters (Coursework)

North Sydney, Melbourne
The Master of Dietetic Practice is a 2-year full-time program. Dietetic Practice is the application of the science of food and nutrition across a range of domains to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, and populations.
Entry Requirements

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.

Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Graduate Satisfaction
86.40%

Diploma

North Sydney, Melbourne
Prepare for a career in nutrition, a growing profession making an important contribution to the health and well being of individuals, communities and populations locally and globally.
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
Feb, Aug
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
ATAR
50
Graduate Satisfaction
85.20%

Graduate Certificate

North Sydney
In a world that runs on the capture and management of data, the Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics will give you insight into the fundamental concepts behind data and databases and the state of the art techniques and technologies required to analyse large volumes of data while introducing you to...
Entry Requirements

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.

Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online

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%