Overview

Please note that this online programme is not valid for Student Visa applications in Australia. However, it are available to international students in Australia on other visa types or to students studying from overseas.

The Religious Education , Postgrad.Cert. from Australian Catholic University (ACU) build on your primary or secondary education qualifications to gain the skills and obtain the necessary accreditation to teach religious education in Catholic schools or church organisations.

This qualification can also provide the basis for further leadership qualifications in religious education and/or leadership in Catholic schools and other settings. Top 50 worldwide in Education Shanghai Ranking, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024 and 1st in Australia Theology, Divinity And Religious Studies QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

Career opportunities:

Our graduates have pursued careers in:

education and teaching.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reflecting on Faith, Recontextualising Tradition
Change and Continuity in Religious Education
Learning and Teaching for Religious Education

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-19 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00

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13 April - deadline ACU Term 2; 06 July - deadline ACU Term 3; 28 September - deadline ACU Term 4

Language

English

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 19 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS Reg 00004G
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed a Bachelor degree in Education or an equivalent, or recognised teaching qualification.

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Tuition Fees

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9268 AUD / year

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Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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