Associate Degree
School of Philosophy & Theology
Theology explores important issues such as the nature of God, the kind of God revealed for us in Jesus Christ, the nature of personal identity and of humanity and human origins and destiny. The Associate degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed in a range of contexts. It is a unique opportunity to study at both a Catholic University and a Pontifical Institute. Students will have the opportunity to nurture their spiritual growth while learning more about the importance of theology in daily life and in society.
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
OR
*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
OR
*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:
OR
OR
*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).
Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
OR
*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
OR
*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:
OR
OR
*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).
Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.
The Associate Degree is both an entry and an exit pathway within theology programs. It is in Australia as a foundational degree for those who want to work within ministry. Those who complete the program will have achieved foundational knowledge. They will be able to reflect on various areas that inform questions about God, belief, and communities of faith.
Students in the program will be immersed in the Catholic tradition and they will learn to use different approaches to think about and respond to the principles of the Catholic faith. Students who are interested in growing in their Catholic faith and pursuing ministerial goals will find the program appealing. This program is perfect for individuals who want to pursue leadership roles in the fields of education, health, and social services. The knowledge and skills acquired during this program will benefit and enrich any profession that serves the common good of society.
This program also provides a unique opportunity to study at The University of Notre Dame Australia and the Catholic Institute of Sydney, to meet the degree's requirements. Embedded within a University and a pontifical faculty, they will graduate with unique insight into the universality of the Church.
This program is suited to those who want to apply for leadership roles within education, health, and social services. It provides knowledge and skills that enrich undertaking any profession that serves the common good of society.
The two-year degree provides students with the opportunity to study theology as well as other disciplines that inform theological studies. It can be taken as a stand-alone degree, or as a pathway into the Bachelor of Theology program.
Year one:
Year two:
More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions pages Fremantle Sydney.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.