Australian College of Theology (ACT) Courses

Qualification for entry to the graduate courses

1. Australian University graduate or equivalent.
2. English Language Proficiency:
   1. Able to read English
   2. HSC level English or equivalent.
3. HSC level Chinese or equivalent.
4. Be a mature Christian and recommended by church minister or leader.

Qualification for entry to the undergraduate courses

1. Recognized by the Australian Department of Education and Training to be eligible for admission to university or equivalent. Mature students of age 21 and above are also considered but need to be individually approved and admitted with conditions.
2. English Language Proficiency:
   1. Able to read English
   2. HSC level English or equivalent.
3. HSC level Chinese or equivalent.
4. Be a mature Christian and recommended by church minister or leader.

Step 1

• Download Application Form & Supplementary Information Form.

Step 2

• Complete, sign and return the forms, together with supporting document, by email to application@ctca.edu.au or post to us.

Step 3

• Download Confidential Recommendation
• Confidential Recommendation- applicant fills in Section I and referee fills in Section II.
• Note : Confidential Recommendation is a strictly CONFIDENTIAL document. Referee please complete and send it directly to CTCA by email or post.

Step 4

• You may be invited for an interview with the Admission Committee if required.

Step 5

• You will be advised by email of acceptance or otherwise by College.

Course Venue
All lectures are conducted at Christ College at 1 Clarence Street, Burwood 2134.

Course Timetable
Timetables are different every semester with day and evening classes. Students are free to make their own choice according to the curriculum.

Related Information
Download the latest timetable

ACT Degree Courses

2020 Course Fee (each subject)

Local student $2,400; Overseas student $2,760

Audit – $480

Australian citizens can apply FEE-HELP during enrolment.

CTCA has partnered with Christ College, an affiliated college of the Australian College of Theology (ACT).  The tuition fees are set by ACT on an annual basis.  More information about tuition fees is available at https://www.actheology.edu.au/tuition-fees.

Upon the approval of the affiliation application to the Australian College of Theology, CTCA will become one of its affiliated colleges early 2020.

FEE-HELP

FEE‑HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible fee paying students pay all or part of their tuition fees. FEE-HELP is available to eligible students studying ACT degree courses.

For more information about FEE-HELP, visit the FEE-Help website or contact our office.

You must complete an online FEE-Help application form each time you enrol in a new course.

Please consult these instructions on how to access and complete the form.

Austudy

Austudy is financial assistance for full-time students aged over 25. If you are studying an ACT degree course full-time, you may be eligible for Austudy.
For more information, visit the Austudy website.

In 2020 Semester One, the following subjects will be open for audit application:

Degree Course :

• Old Testament Prophets and Writings
• The Early New Testament Church
• Christianity in History to 1550

Certificate Course :

• New Testament

All subjects are taught in Mandarin, except Cantonese class. All classes are held in Christ College (1 Clarence Street, Burwood). Tuition fee and class times please refer to application form.

Students need to have their own arrangement to buy textbooks and reference books. For booklist please see:

• Degree course audit booklist
• Certificate course audit booklist

Application procedures:

Please fill in the application form and return to us by post or by email to ctca@ctca.edu.au.

• Degree course audit application form
• Certificate course audit application form

Applicants need to know how to use computer to download notes. Application deadline is 10 days before class starts. Admission will stop when spaces are filled up.