Doctor of Ministry

    Doctor of Ministry at Australian Catholic University

    Doctor of Ministry at Australian Catholic University

    Australian Catholic University offers the PhD of Doctor of Ministry as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Melbourne, Brisbane, North Sydney, and Strathfield campuses in Australia. Taught in English and completed over 3 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for doctor of ministry and related professional fields. Tuition fees are USD 24,251 / year, and the next available intake begins on January 1, 2027.

    About Doctor of Ministry

    Overview

    The Doctor of Ministry is a professional doctorate designed for graduates with significant ministry experience in religious, educational and health institutions, along with other secular or faith-based organisations who want to further enhance their skills for leadership within any variety of community or professional settings.

    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 and Admission Criteria for Doctor of Ministry at Australian Catholic University

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible for Admission to the course applicants must evidence:

    a) An Australian undergraduate degree with Honours (Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 8) at a minimum level of Second Class Division A (Distinction average) or international equivalent; or

    b) A Masters degree by research successfully completed in a relevant discipline or related field; or

    c) A Masters degree by coursework with appropriate research training including a substantial component of original research, successfully completed in a relevant discipline or related field; or

    d) A qualification equivalent to AQF level 8 or 9 completed to at least distinction average with appropriate research training including a substantial component of original research in a relevant discipline or related field; or

    e) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants with professional experience or cultural expertise in Indigenous Knowledges or kinship connections and who demonstrate capacity to undertake an independent research project on Indigenous Knowledges; or

    f) Other professional experience demonstrating research training equivalent to AQF level 8 or 9 and capacity to undertake an independent research project.

    Meeting the eligibility 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 (refer to section 5 of the Higher Degree Research Regulations).

    International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as published by the University (refer Appendix C of the Higher Degree Research Regulations).

    Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    Applicants for the Doctor of Ministry course should carefully review the details outlined in Admission to Coursework Programs Policy to check how they must demonstrate their English Language Proficiency.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,251 / year
    Doctor of Ministry at Australian Catholic University
    Australian Catholic University
    Australian Catholic University
    Australia

    Australia, Sydney

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