Overview

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The Doctor of Ministry at Australian Catholic University (ACU) 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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pastoral Ministry and Care of the Person

Ministry in the Church

Power, Leadership and Authority

Theological and Philosophical Research

Discipline Specifics in Interpreting Literature

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Domestic school leavers: application varies based on the campus the programme is offered. Domestic non-school leavers: same deadline as international students

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Brisbane, Australia
Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies Leadership

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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58

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6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS 108637K
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
e) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants with professional experience or cultural expertise in Indigenous Knowledges
f) Other professional experience demonstrating research training equivalent to AQF level 8 or 9 and capacity to undertake an independent research project.

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Tuition Fees

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34728 AUD / year

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Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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