Australian Catholic University (ACU)

  • 6,696 postgraduate students
  • 12% international / 88% domestic

Australian Catholic University (ACU) Courses

Diploma

Sydney, Ballarat, North Sydney, Canberra, Strathfield, Melbourne, Brisbane
The Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation) is designed for domestic and international students who want to undertake a pre-service teacher degree in Early Childhood, Primary, or Secondary education but do not currently meet the entry...
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:
    1. Minimum of three years' work experience; or
    2. Year 12 or equivalent; or
    3. 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 2020 Admission.

Duration
1 year full-time

Bachelor

Sydney, North Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws will not only give you the legal knowledge and skills to handle the demands of modern practice but also an insight into the frameworks, institutions and rule-making processes of commercial activity.
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 at year 12 level, or equivalent:

New South Wales
  • Prerequisites: English (Standard) (Band 3) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Band 4)
Queensland
  • Prerequisites: English (4, SA) at year 12 level
Victoria
  • Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 25 in any other English.

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 2020 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.

Duration
5 years full-time

Bachelor

Strathfield, Brisbane
The Bachelor of Physical Activity and Health Science focuses on the roles and benefits of physical activity, exercise and healthy lifestyles.
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 completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent.

New South Wales
  • Recommended studies: English (Standard) Band 3, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), Mathematics (any) plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Queensland
  • Prerequisites: English (4, SA)
  • Recommended studies : One of Health, Physical Education, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Science 21.
Victoria
  • Prerequisites : A study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.
Duration
3 years full-time

Bachelor

Sydney, North Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Unlike pure accounting degrees, our Bachelor of Accounting and Finance will broaden your career choices.
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 at year 12 level, or equivalent:

New South Wales

  • Prerequisites: English (Standard) (Band 2) or EAL (Band 3)

Queensland

  • Prerequisites: English (4, SA)
  • From 2021:
    Prerequisites:
    English (Units 3 & 4, C)

Victoria

  • Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English

Or be admitted under the Passion 4 Business Program.

International applicants 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 2020 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.

Duration
3 years full-time

Masters (Coursework)

Sydney, North Sydney, Melbourne
Finding your specialty is our specialty.
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 (the equivalent of an Australian bachelor's degree in a related discipline will be eligible for up to four units credit); OR
  2. A Graduate Certificate in a related discipline.

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admissions Rules.

*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission.

Duration
2 years full-time

Non-Award

Sydney, North Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
This course is for international students who want to pursue academic studies in health sciences.
Duration
1 year full-time

Bachelor

Sydney, North Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Biomedical Science is designed to produce well-rounded graduates ready for legal practice and a range of professional careers in an increasingly global environment.
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 at year 12, or equivalent:

New South Wales
  • Prerequisites: English (Standard) (Band 3) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Band 4), any two units of Mathematics (any) (Band 2).
Queensland
  • Prerequisites: English (4, SA) at year 12 level and Mathematics (any).
Victoria
  • Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in Mathematics (any).

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 2020 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.

Duration
5 years full-time

Bachelor

Sydney, Ballarat, North Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane
ACU is the largest provider of nurses in Australia. Our close links with hospitals and health care partners guarantee clinical experience in diverse settings.
Entry Requirements

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

All 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 completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent.

New South Wales and ACT
  • Assumed knowledge: Nil
Queensland
  • Prerequisites: English (4, SA).
Victoria
  • Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.

Duration
3 years full-time

Masters (Coursework)

Strathfield, Melbourne
The Master of Teaching (Primary) is for graduates who want to become primary school teachers and have an appropriate undergraduate degree.
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. have successfully completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, with subject content studies equivalent to one year full-time study in one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum1;
  2. demonstrate suitability for teaching as evidenced by completion of an assessment available in the relevant State at the time of application.

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

Any applicant who completed a Bachelor degree outside Australia should review the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy to determine if they are required to meet additional English Language Proficiency requirements for entry into the course.

Any applicant who completed a Bachelor degree outside Australia intending to seek teacher registration in Australia should check with state registration bodies to confirm English Language Proficiency requirements for teacher registration.

*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission.


1 In Queensland, for entry to Primary programs, the prior undergraduate degree must include at least 8 semester units of discipline studies relevant to at least 2 of the Primary learning areas (institutions should give preference to applicants with studies in Mathematics, English and Science).
Duration
18 - 2 years full-time

Graduate Diploma

Strathfield, Melbourne
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology is for students who have previously completed an accredited three-year sequence in psychology. It offers advanced level study in a selection of specialised areas in psychology.
Entry Requirements

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

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, within the last five years, a Bachelor degree including:

  1. an accredited three year sequence in psychology;
  2. with a GPA of at least 5.0 on the ACU seven point scale; and;
  3. credit level or above in a total of four second or third year Psychology units.

*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission.

Duration
1 year full-time

Certificate

Strathfield, Melbourne, Brisbane
The Certificate in Liberal Arts normally takes one semester of full-time study or equivalent part-time study. Students completing the Certificate choose 40 cp (four units) from a wide range of Arts disciplines, subject to campus availability.
Entry Requirements

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

Alternate entry provisions apply to students accepted through the Clemente Australia program.

*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission.

Duration
6 months full-time

Bachelor

Strathfield, Melbourne, Brisbane
Strengthen your business qualification with communication, research and analytical skills developed in the arts degree.
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 at year 12, or equivalent:

New South Wales
  • Prerequisites: English (Standard) (Band 2), EAL (Band 3)
  • Assumed knowledge: For Mathematics major or minor: Mathematics (not Mathematics General 2).
  • Recommended studies: For Visual Arts minor: Visual Arts.
Queensland
  • Prerequisites: English (4, SA)
  • From 2021:
    Prerequisites:
    English (Units 3 & 4, C)
Victoria
  • Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.
  • Assumed knowledge: For Mathematics major or minor: Satisfactory completion of Math Methods Unit 3 & 4.

Or be admitted under the Passion 4 Business Program.

International applicants 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 2020 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.

Duration
4 years full-time