Overview

The Theology programme of study at Australian Catholic University (ACU) also gives you the flexibility to select units from other disciplines, such as arts and social sciences, including the option to compete a major drawn from the Bachelor of Arts majors. 1st in Australia Theology, Divinity And Religious Studies QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

If you’re interested in an overseas experience, you can study at our Rome Campus, at one of our partner universities around the world, or join a short study tour to places like Israel.

Graduate ready for careers in the public sphere, religious organisations and academia with a wide range of adaptable skills, including an enhanced capacity to analyse, critically reflect, evaluate, and bring ethical perspectives to life and work.

Careers

Examples of professions taken up by our theology graduates include:

hospital, school and prison chaplaincy

ministry and other church-related careers (including lay ministry)

youth and social work

pastoral work

community work and advocacy

research and academia

journalism and writing

teaching and education (with further study)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Prayer and Liturgy

Philosophy: the Big Questions

Biblical Hebrew A

New Testament Greek A

Biblical Studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

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Domestic school leavers: application varies based on the campus the programme is offered. Domestic non-school leavers: same deadline as international students

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Brisbane, Australia
Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 24 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 029061D
If you’re an international student completing one of the following qualifications, you will need to apply for admission through your local Tertiary Admission Centre (TAC) and be assessed on your performance in these studies (i.e. your ATAR or equivalent):
an Australian Year 12 qualification (either outside or in Australia)
an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

28648 AUD / year

≈ 28648 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

17392 AUD / year

≈ 17392 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth supported

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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