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    Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Philosophy

    Australian Catholic University

    Australian Catholic University

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    Australia, Sydney

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    089311E

    Campuses

    Melbourne

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 26,040  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Philosophy

    About

    Overview

    This unique double degree provides you with the broad knowledge, skills and flexibility offered by a liberal arts program, but enhanced by a specialised focus on two of the oldest academic disciplines and conversation partners: theology and philosophy.

    The Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Philosophy is designed to equip you with an understanding of the foundations of the modern world and Western civilisation, and to enhance your capacity to critically engage with and respond to some of the key challenges faced by societies, governments and organisations today. You'll be introduced to a broad range of ideas, and will engage with fundamental questions of knowledge, identity, faith and value.

    Studying theology and philosophy sharpens your clarity of thought, enhances your ability to analyse and evaluate arguments, and develops your written and oral communication skills. These skills are all highly transferable and advantageous to careers across a broad range of industries and organisations.

    Global experience is strongly encouraged, with study abroad opportunities available at the ACU Rome Centre, with one of our partner institutions in Europe or the United States, or as part of a study tour to places such as Israel.

    The integrated study unit at the end of the course provides you with a taste of research in your chosen area, and sets you up for the possibility of undertaking an Honours year, and perhaps even, beyond that, further research at Higher Degree level.

    ACU strongly encourages students to be fully vaccinated. With our industry and community placement partners requiring vaccination, and with public health orders regularly changing - students can avoid interruption to their studies, placement and graduation requirements by becoming fully vaccinated.

    Requirements

    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, or equivalent:


    StatePrerequisites

    New South Wales

    Assumed knowledge: Nil

    Queensland

    Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C)

    Victoria

    Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL

    Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.

    International applicants

    If you’re an international applicant you’ll need the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 Certificate.

    Find the equivalent qualification for your country

    You’ll also need to comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy , including the English Language Proficiency requirements.

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    If you’re an international student completing one of the following qualifications, you will need to apply for admission through your local Tertiary Admission Centre (TAC) and be assessed on your performance in these studies (i.e. your ATAR or equivalent):

    an Australian Year 12 qualification (either outside or in Australia)

    an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

    a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

    English Program Requirements

    6.0 overall score (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and speaking tests, and a minimum of 5.5 in listening and reading tests)

    Career

    Careers

    Graduates are prepared for careers across a wide variety of professions, such as:

    • lecturing, research or academia
    • journalism or writing
    • ethics consultancy to business
    • bioethics/health care ethics
    • public policy
    • chaplaincy, ministry and other church related careers (including lay ministry)
    • youth and social work
    • pastoral work
    • community work and advocacy
    • education, teaching, curriculum design (with further study)
    • psychology (with further study)

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 26,040 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    Australian Catholic University

    Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Philosophy

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