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156 weeks
Full-time or part-time · 10 hours per week (work component)
Semester 1 intake: Beginning March 2027 (Applications open August 2026) | Midyear (Semester 2) intake: Beginning August 2027 (Applications open April 2027)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
1200 Mair St, Ballarat, VIC 3350
Student Information
Tuition Fee
AUD $18,024
Duration
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Intakes
Semester 1 intake: Beginning March 2027 (Applications open August 2026) | Midyear (Semester 2) intake: Beginning August 2027 (Applications open April 2027)
Study Mode
Full-time or part-time
Eligibility
Domestic students
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2027 Admission.
International students
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2027 Admission.
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian College of Theology (ACT) / relevant denominational body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Biblical Studies
Christian Thought
Biblical Studies
Christian Thought
Archaeology
Business Studies
Design and Technologies
Drama
English
Geography, Environment and Society
History
Human Rights
Languages
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Politics and International Relations
Psychology
Sociology
Study of Religions
Sustainability
Theological Studies
Visual Arts
Ancient Languages
Biblical Languages
Christian Practice
Archaeology
Business Studies
Communication
Criminology
Drama
Digital Technologies (Computing)
Economics
English
Environmental Humanities
Education Studies
Geography, Environment and Society
Global Studies
Graphic Design
History
Human Rights
Languages
Mathematics
Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Mental Health and Society
Music
Philosophy
Politics and International Relations
Psychology
Sociology
Study of Religions
Theological Studies
Veterans Arts Minor
Visual Arts
Youth Work
Ancient Languages
Biblical Languages
Christian Practice
Archaeology
Business Studies
Communication
Criminology
Drama
Digital Technologies (Computing)
Economics
English
Environmental Humanities
Education Studies
Geography, Environment and Society
Global Studies
Graphic Design
History
Human Rights
Languages
Mathematics
Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Mental Health and Society
Music
Philosophy
Politics and International Relations
Psychology
Sociology
Study of Religions
Theological Studies
Veterans Arts Minor
Visual Arts
Youth Work
Ancient Languages
Biblical Languages
Biblical Studies
Christian Practice
Christian Thought
Study of Religions
The Dead Sea Scrolls
Cults, Gods and Religion in Ancient Rome
All Roads Lead to: Mapping Laudato Si' and UN Sustainable Development Goals
Integral Ecology, Justice and Global Development: Shaping Shared Futures
Advanced Biblical Hebrew
Advanced Hebrew Beyond the Bible
Study Tour in Theology
Theology Special Study 1
Theology Special Study 2
Theology Special Study 3
Theology Special Study 4
Bachelor of Arts
Biblical Studies
Christian Thought
Being Human
Ethics and the Good Life
Making Sense: Practical Reasoning for Life and Career
Revolutionary Values: Christianity in History
People Matter: Catholic Social Thought
Life and Meaning: Imagining Ourselves through Art and Cinema
The Origins of the Sciences and Contemporary Challenges
Justice in the World: Catholic Social Ethics in Global Perspective
Sacred Land: Australian Indigenous Spiritualities and Catholic Thought
Ecology and Justice
Conflict, Violence and Peace-making
Christian Community Engagement
Integrated Study in Theology and Philosophy
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Theology at Australian Catholic University has a duration of 156 weeks as listed on the CRICOS registry.
Yes. Through the Christian Community Engagement unit ACU requires a minimum of 70 hours of placement, set within 150 hours of focused learning, or the equivalent of 10 hours per week for 15 weeks.
ACU offers the Bachelor of Theology at six campuses: Ballarat (VIC), Brisbane (QLD), Canberra (ACT), Melbourne (VIC), North Sydney (NSW) and Strathfield (NSW). International students are offered the course at Brisbane (QLD), Melbourne (VIC) and Strathfield (NSW). Sydney students will undertake units at both the Strathfield and North Sydney Campuses.
The estimated total course cost for international students is AU$87,672 in tuition fees, with no additional non-tuition fees listed, making the total estimated cost AU$87,672.
To be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights, a course must meet several criteria including being a Skills Level 1 qualification (which a Bachelor degree is), having a duration of 92 weeks or greater (this course is 156 weeks), and the narrow Field of Education must align with the Skills Level 1 priority list. Eligibility is reviewed yearly and requires at least one active enrolment at the time of review.
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