Australian Catholic University (ACU) Courses

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

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

• be 18 years or older
• have completed Year 11 or equivalent
• be a domestic student
• not be a current ACU student

Admission into this course is subject to supervision and resource availability. Students already enrolled in the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) who have completed Year 1 with a Distinction average across all subjects and were admitted to the Master with a minimum of Second Class Honours - Division A (HIIA) or equivalent may be eligible to transfer to the combined degree.

Applicants must first contact the School of Behavioural and Health Sciences to explore potential research areas, identify a potential PhD supervisor and write a brief research proposal. Upon successful completion of the first year of studies, candidates may then apply to Candidature Services for admission to the PhD program.

*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 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. Completion of Higher School Certificate
   or
2. Appropriate experience working in community-based organisations which provide a service to people with a disability

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

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

An applicant must 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 level, or equivalent:

• Assumed Knowledge: 2 units of English (any) (Band 3)

• Prerequisites: English (4, SA)

• Prerequisites:Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.

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

A candidate for the degree of Master of Theology (Research) must comply with the Research and Professional Doctorate Degree Regulations.

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

1. an undergraduate degree in Theology (or equivalent) with Honours at a minimum level of Second Class Division A; OR
2. 1. a Master of Theological Studies with a distinction average or higher in THEL623 Theology Project C and THEL619 Introduction to Theological and Philosophical Research (or equivalent); and
   2. a specialisation in one of the theological disciplines, or philosophy as it relates to theology.

Meeting the 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.

*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 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. have successfully completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, with:
   1. subject content studies equivalent to one year of full-time study in one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum; including
   2. subject content studies equivalent to one quarter of a year in a selected subject specialisation of English or Mathematics.
2. demonstrate suitability for teaching as evidenced by completion of an assessment available in the relevant State at the time of application.

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

Applicants seeking teacher registration in Australia should check with state registration bodies to confirm English Language Proficiency requirements for teacher registration.

All students enrolled must have the appropriate approvals before they may enter a classroom.

These are: Blue Card (Qld), Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) or Working with Children Check (NSW and Vic).

International students must provide a police check from their home country. All students who have lived in another country for twelve months or more must provide a police check from that country for that period.

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

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 an undergraduate degree (or higher) in health or related discipline.

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

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.

• Prerequisites: Any two units of English (Standard) (Band 3) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Band 4), and any 2 units of mathematics (Band 2)

• Prerequisites: English (4, SA) and Mathematics (any).

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

*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' 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 successfully completed a recognised three-year Bachelor degree in any field of study.

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.

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:

1. Have completed either:
   1. A Bachelor Degree from an accredited 3-year program in a Health Discipline or equivalent to enter the non-discipline pathway with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.6 on the ACU 7 point scale; or
   2. A Bachelor Degree from an accredited 4-year program in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology or equivalent to enter (Discipline) pathway, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.6 on the ACU 7 point scale; or
   3. ACU Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Certificate or equivalent to enter the Non-discipline) pathway
2. Have a minimum of two years clinical experience in the appropriate discipline.
3. Be employed in the field unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator.
4. Demonstrate suitability to undertake the course:
   1. For the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy disciplines, applicants must hold current registration with the discipline specific National Allied Health Registration Board or required Authority in Australia, or Registration Authority in country of current practice,
   2. For the Speech Pathology discipline, applicants must have obtained and maintain eligibility to practice and membership with Speech Pathology Australia, or Registration Authority in country of current practice.

NOTE: Applicants having completed an ACU Graduate Certificate will be eligible for recognition of prior learning of 40 credit points.

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

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

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education, an application must:

1. have completed either a Bachelor degree in a health discipline or equivalent; OR
2. have completed the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Education or Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education; AND
3. have completed at least one year of clinical or work experience prior to admission.

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