Master of Religious Education
Course information for - 2025 entry
Domestic
- Domestic
- Domestic
Offered at 1 locations
- Online MT
- Online MT
- Duration
- 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time
- Fees (first year)*
- Start dates
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Semester 1 intake: Beginning February 2025Applications open August 2024Midyear (Semester 2) intake: Beginning July 2025Applications open April 2025
Overview
This course is designed to meet the needs of those with a special interest in religious education at the school, parish, or diocesan level. The Master of Religious Education aims to provide opportunities for professionals to explore values, attitudes, knowledge and skills in religious education as they pursue advanced study and apply new learning with confidence. You will analyse the challenges and changing demands of religious education in the context of social justice, religious pluralism, and equity and ethics, preparing you for transforming and improving practice.
Professional recognition
Professional recognition may differ between dioceses. Applicants are advised to contact the Catholic or state education office in the area in which they teach to ascertain the status of the course.
Careers
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
- education and teaching
- education research
- education administration
- policy making
- curriculum development
Course details
Course structure
To complete the Master of Religious Education, a student must complete 120 credit points (cp).
Course map
Graduate statement
AQF framework
Exit Points
- A student who has completed 40cp from the schedule of unit offerings may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Religious Education.
- A student who has completed 80cp from the schedule of unit offerings may exit with a Graduate Diploma in Religious Education.
Additional course information
EXIT QUALIFICATIONS
Students who have completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education or Graduate Diploma in Religious Education may exit with that award.
Overseas study available
A diverse range of international study tours are offered. Overseas study tours often provide 20 credit points (with units delivered in intensive mode). Study tours, while providing an overseas experience, also give fully online students an opportunity to complement their study with invaluable face-to-face interaction with academics and peers.
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
- Bachelor degree in Education; or
- Bachelor degree in an area other than Education; and
- a recognised teaching qualification; or
- a Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies or equivalent.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.
Applicants with higher education study
You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites for your chosen course.
If you have completed at least two units of AQF-recognised study at bachelor level or above, we’ll assign you with a new selection rank that reflects your study level, duration, and grade point average.
If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.
You can use our credit search tool to see what you might be eligible for. For more information about credit and recognition of prior learning at ACU, follow the link below.
English language requirements
English Language Proficiency Requirements Overall score: 7.0
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Individual score of 6.0 in all tests
Pearson Test of English (PTE) 68 with a minimum of 50 in all four communicative skills
Test of English as a Foreign Language – Academic (TOEFL) Internet based total of 100: minimum 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 20 in reading and 19 in listening
ACU English Language Test A (75-100%)
C1 Advanced Overall score: 185. Minimum individual score of 169 in all tests.
Inherent requirement
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Fees
Course costs
Payment options
You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.
How to apply
Domestic applicants
Direct application
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