Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies
Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies
This double degree is an opportunity to explore questions of knowledge, identity, and the significance of faith, while learning about different societies and cultures as you consider the challenges of global disruption. As part of your theology studies, you’ll grow your understanding of the Catholic theological tradition with an ecumenical…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This double degree is an opportunity to explore questions of knowledge, identity, and the significance of faith, while learning about different societies and cultures as you consider the challenges of global disruption.
As part of your theology studies, you’ll grow your understanding of the Catholic theological tradition with an ecumenical and inter-faith perspective, as well as its relationship to other traditions.
This degree is also an opportunity to develop a global perspective and you’ll take part in a study abroad experience in your third year to grow your professional skills in an international setting.
To enhance your skillset even further, you can also opt to study a Diploma in Languages in Spanish or Italian, which you’ll study alongside your double degree.
This course is delivered flexibly to suit you, and you can study this degree online, in multimode or via on-campus attendance.
Careers
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
religious and non-religious organisations
public sector (local and international)
government service (including diplomatic service)
the United Nations and other international organisations
social entrepreneurship and companies with a global outreach
international relations journalism
travel and tourism
Further study
Graduates with bachelor degrees may be eligible for entry into honours courses or to a range of postgraduate coursework programs, eg graduate certificates and graduate diplomas and, through these qualifications and/or with relevant work experience, to master’s degree programs.
REQUIREMENTS
The equivalent of Australian Year 12 Certificate, plus an IELTS overall score of 6.0. Individual score of 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading.
Recognised international high school qualification
Adjustment factors
If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.
Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – 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)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) – 50
- Test of English as a Foreign Language – Academic (TOEFL) – 60 (Writing – 21, Reading – 13, Speaking – 18, Listening – 12)
- ACU English Language Test – C
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) – 169
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an Australian education provider that is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and the top 40 of Generation Y universities. Study options are offered in the areas of arts and humanities; business and IT; education; law; nursing and health sciences; philosophy and theology; psychology; sport and biological science. A degree at ACU involves much more than classes and study. Throughout the degree, students will hear and learn from industry leaders who bring their expertise to ACU to inspire a new generation of leaders. ACU has campuses across Brisbane, Adelaide, Ballarat, Blacktown, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Rome, and Strathfield.
