Master of Theological Studies

The Master of Theological Studies is delivered by AUCD Member Colleges: Australian College of Ministries, BBI The Australian Institute of Theological Education (BBI-TAITE), NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community, Nazarene Theological College, Nisibis Assyrian Theological College, Perth Bible College, Planetshakers College, St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College, St Cyril's Coptic Orthodox Theological College. An application for enrolment is made to the Registrar of the teaching institution, who can help with information on fees, units, mode of delivery and timetable.

Fees are set by the individual Member Colleges, so students are asked to check with their enrolled college for details of fees and payment options. Unit fees are the same for both domestic and international students, and vary depending on the college, the calendar year of study, the course and the units selected. AUCD and its Member Institutions periodically review and adjust fees, and students are advised of any changes before each enrolment period opens.

AUCD is an approved higher education provider, so eligible domestic students may apply for a FEE-HELP loan to pay part or all of their tuition fees. A FEE-HELP loan does not cover costs such as accommodation, laptops or textbooks, and applications must be submitted to the Registrar at your enrolled college before the census date. International students are not eligible for FEE-HELP and pay tuition fees up front in full unless special arrangements have been made in writing.

The census date is the final day to withdraw from enrolled units without incurring the full cost, and the final date for FEE-HELP applications and for variations without penalty. An administration fee may still apply. Census dates for intensive and extensive units may differ from the standard census dates — contact the Registrar at your college for the latest academic timetable. Census dates for AUCD colleges are published under Key Dates.

Yes. The Master of Theological Studies is registered on CRICOS (course code 107372E) under AUCD's CRICOS provider code 02948J, and international students may enrol at Nazarene Theological College (QLD); Perth Bible College (WA); Planetshakers College (VIC); St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College (NSW). International students are subject to the conditions of their Australian student visa and must maintain a full-time enrolment of four units (36 credit points) per semester. AUCD does not use agents to recruit or administer overseas students — applications must be made directly.

A candidate may seek credit up to a maximum of 36 credit points in the Master of Theological Studies. Credit can only be granted for Bible and Theology units at graduate level, that are from an equivalent award or institution and have outcomes, content, demand hours, and assessment equivalent to that of units in an Australian University College of Divinity award.