Associate Degree of Theological Studies

• A selection rank of at least 63 (ATAR plus any adjustment factors that may be applicable); OR
• A minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; OR
• New Zealand Year 13 NCEA Level 3 results, identifying university entrance attainment; OR
• An appropriate score in the uniTEST and the Tertiary Online Written Assessment; OR
• An appropriate score in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)* OR
• The International Big Picture Learning Credential.
• *Applicants must not be a current year 12 (or equivalent) student and must be 18 years or older at the time of commencing their course.

VET Qualifications:

• An Australian Certificate IV; OR
• An equivalent New Zealand certificate, as approved by the Director, Student Administration Services.

Prior University Study:

• Successfully completed at least 2 units of a Bachelor's degree; OR
• Completed a bridging or enabling course, or another recognised tertiary preparation course; OR
• Successfully completed at least three units of Avondale's Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation.

Overseas Qualifications:

• Refer to the Admission Policy (HE) for specific information regarding both the minimum academic entry standards (Appendix 1) and the English language proficiency requirements (Appendix 2).

Work and Life Experience:

• If a Senior Secondary Certificate has not been completed, an eligible applicant may sit an admission test (uniTEST and TOWA or the Skills for Tertiary Admission Test).
• In exceptional circumstances, an applicant may be admitted based on equivalent qualifications or work and life experience as assessed by the Course Convenor or delegate and/or the DVC Academic.

Additional Entry Requirements:

• Agree to abide by Avondale Seminary's Acceptance of the Code of Professional Ethics.

For applicants planning to enrol in a CHMN or CHPL coded unit:

• Satisfactory recommendation to be completed by the applicant's church pastor (Pastoral Recommendation Form); AND
• A National Police Check (issued within the last six months); AND
• A current Working with Children Check (or equivalent) for the state/territory where students are living while studying; AND
• Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) applicants must have been baptised for two years and provide evidence of their commitment to, and active involvement in their local church; OR
• Applicants from other denominations must provide evidence of their commitment to, and active involvement in their local church.

English Language Requirements:

• Achieving an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no sub-band less than 6.0; OR
• One of the other ways outlined in Appendix 2 of the Admission Policy (HE).