<p>Finding your specialty is our specialty.</p>
<p>Advance your career and become a well-rounded management professional with our unique MBA that puts ethics and sustainability at the forefront.</p>
<p>We understand the importance of learning in the real world, not just in the classroom. All our units are also embedded with the United Nations sustainable goals. And you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to develop your consulting skills in applied business contexts and engage with international partners through our virtual Global Virtual Classroom. Our courses include opportunities to link with industry and apply your learning to your current job through applied assessment options.</p>
<p>Our unique structure allows you to design your own specialist qualification. The core units will provide you with a solid foundation across all business functions, and then you&rsquo;ll be able to choose four open electives from any discipline, giving you control over your professional journey. Within just one year you can complete your MBA by applying for open elective credit from any relevant postgraduate study from another institution.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Alternatively, you can choose electives in any field at ACU, such as health management, educational leadership or theology.</p>
<p>And if life gets in the way, you can exit early with a graduate certificate or graduate diploma.</p>
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<p>For admission to one of our postgraduate degrees, you must hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree from a recognised university or institution with a pass average.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Speak to your course consultant for more information or to discuss your eligibility.</p>
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<h3>English Requirements</h3>
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<li>Min<span>&nbsp;</span><b>IELTS</b><span>&nbsp;</span>:<span>&nbsp;</span>6.5</li>
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<p>Graduates are prepared for careers across a wide variety of professions, such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>CEO</li>
<li>CIO</li>
<li>CFO</li>
<li>CMO</li>
<li>health administrator</li>
<li>educational manager</li>
<li>consultant</li>
</ul>
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Advance your career with our unique MBA structure that allows you to design your own specialist qualification to suit your individual professional journey. Choose four open electives in specialist areas such as health, education, marketing, human resources or information technology. Become a well-rounded management professional with an MBA that puts ethics and sustainability at the forefront.

Master of Business Administration

<p>The Australian Catholic University (ACU) is world renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. It is ranked as the number one Catholic university and is in the top 80 universities in the Asia-Pacific region (<i>Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific University Rankings</i><span>&nbsp;</span>2019). ACU is ranked within the top two per cent of universities across the globe and is a top 100 young university (<i>THE Young University Rankings</i><span>&nbsp;</span>2019).</p>
<p>ACU has grown rapidly over the past few years, and now has eight campuses across Australia in Adelaide (not currently available to international students), Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney (Blacktown, North Sydney and Strathfield), and an international campus in Rome, Italy. The university is ideally placed to provide an excellent education. This is reflected by the high level of student satisfaction, which places ACU in the top ten in Australia. Research at ACU, evaluated by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), is rated well above world-class in a significant number of areas.</p>
<p>ACU prides itself on providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for international students. ACU's multicultural campus is indicative of the diversity of the student community. The university is highly regarded by students, having been awarded five stars for learner engagement, skills development and full-time employment (<i>Good Universities Guide</i><span>&nbsp;</span>2020).</p>
<p>The university actively engages with industry and provides students with ample opportunity for professional placements, hands-on work experience and meaningful community service. This has seen ACU rank in the top three universities in Australia for graduate employment by the Federal Government's Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2019.</p>
<p>Students have the opportunity to experience a vibrant and exciting life at ACU, with everything from guitar lessons to sport. Participation in extra-curricular activities at ACU gives students the ideal chance to socialise and meet new friends.</p>

Learn more about Australian Catholic University. Find undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Australian Catholic University Sydney.

Australian Catholic University

<p><span>The Australian Capital Territory houses Canberra, Australia&rsquo;s capital, built between Sydney and Melbourne in the early 20th century. The federal district&rsquo;s forest, farmland and nature reserves earn Canberra its nickname, the "Bush Capital.&rdquo; The city's focal point is Lake Burley Griffin, filled with sailboats and kayaks. On opposite shores are the grand Australian War Memorial and the massive, strikingly modern Parliament House.</span></p>

Australian Capital Territory

<h3 id="capital" tabindex="0">Capital</h3>
<p>Sydney is the capital of New South Wales (NSW). The city of Sydney is located on the eastern coast of NSW.</p>
<h3 id="population" tabindex="0">Population</h3>
<p>NSW has the highest population of any state in Australia, with 7.95 million residents as of March 2018.</p>
<p>Roughly 64.5% of the state's population live in Greater Sydney.</p>
<p>NSW has the fastest growing population in Australia growing by roughly 106,100 people annually. Greater Sydney and Newcastle have the highest population densities in the state, with 391 and 423 people per square kilometre.</p>
<h3 id="culture" tabindex="0">Culture</h3>
<p>More than 275 different languages are spoken and 144 religions are practised in NSW. Almost a third of NSW residents were born overseas, while 37% had both parents born overseas. NSW's top five fastest-growing migrant groups are from Asia.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Aboriginal people in NSW</h3>
<p>New South Wales has Australia&rsquo;s largest population of Aboriginal Australians.</p>
<p><a data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="9a65002e-2803-4de3-a782-8a9ecbaa9e70" href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/aboriginal-culture-and-heritage" title="Aboriginal culture and heritage">Find out more about Aboriginal culture and heritage</a></p>
<h3 id="geography-of-nsw" tabindex="0">Geography of NSW</h3>
<p>The state of NSW is divided by natural features into four distinct geographical sections.</p>
<h4>The Coast</h4>
<p>A thin coastal strip stretching along 1460 km from the subtropical Northern Rivers region near Queensland, through the mid-north Coast, Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra and Shoalhaven down to the cooler far south coast.</p>
<h4>The Mountains</h4>
<p>The Great Dividing Range, which includes the Snowy Mountains, the Northern, Central and Southern Tablelands, the Southern Highlands, and the South West Slopes. Although these mountains aren't steep, many peaks rise above 1000 metres high, and they are one of the oldest mountain chains on earth.</p>
<h4>The Central Plains</h4>
<p>The cultivated central plains spread 500 km from east to west and are the agricultural powerhouse of the NSW economy due to the rich, fertile soil and adequate water supply.</p>
<h4>The Western Plains</h4>
<p>The arid Western Plains cover more than two thirds of the state, though they are sparsely populated compared to the coastal regions. The land is fertile but has low levels of rainfall and inadequate river systems.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations" class="is-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more about visiting and exploring NSW regions</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.resourcesandgeoscience.nsw.gov.au/miners-and-explorers/geoscience-information" class="is-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about the geology and geotrails of NSW</a></p>
<h3 id="councils-in-nsw" tabindex="0">Councils in NSW</h3>
<p>There are many local government councils within NSW. Each local council&nbsp;provides a range of services to you every day, such as roads and footpaths, rubbish collection services, libraries and community centres, water and sewer, community services and events, planning and infrastructure, and recreation facilities.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/public/local-government-directory/" class="is-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more about local government councils</a></p>
<h3 id="economy" tabindex="0">Economy</h3>
<p>At more than half-a-trillion dollars, NSW is Australia&rsquo;s largest state economy. The state has a diversified, service driven economy.</p>
<p>The industries that are the largest contributors to the economy are:</p>
<p>a. business services (which includes financial services, real estate services and information media and telecommunications)<br />b. construction<br />c. manufacturing<br />d. health<br />e. education.</p>
<p>The largest areas of employment are:</p>
<p><br />a. health<br />b. retail trade and professional services<br />c.scientific and technical services.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/nsw-economy/about-nsw-economy" class="is-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more about the NSW economy</a></p>
<h4>Credit rating</h4>
<p>NSW has been assessed to have the highest possible credit rating, AAA, by both Moody&rsquo;s and Standard &amp; Poor&rsquo;s. NSW is one of only two states with a triple-A credit rating. This rating was given because of the state&rsquo;s strong, stable economy and financial management.</p>
<p>NSW has a strong institutional framework and a diverse economy, and is focused on investing in areas where it is most needed in order to strengthen our economy further.</p>
<p>Visit<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/nsw-economy/about-nsw-economy/triple-credit-rating" class="is-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NSW Treasury</a><span>&nbsp;</span>to find out more about the Triple-A credit rating and what it means for the state's economy.</p>

New South Wales

<p><span>The Northern Territory (aka NT) is a vast federal territory in Australia famed for its Outback desert landscapes. In the arid Red Centre lie the iconic sandstone monolith Uluru (Ayers Rock), the red-rock domes of Kata Tjuta and the sculpted cliffs of Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park. Remote Alice Springs, the gateway town to the Red Centre desert, offers Aboriginal art galleries</span></p>

Northern Territory

<p><span>Queensland is an Australian state covering the continent&rsquo;s northeast, with a coastline stretching nearly 7,000km. Its offshore Great Barrier Reef, the world&rsquo;s largest coral reef system, hosts thousands of marine species. The city of Cairns is a gateway to the reef and tropical Daintree Rainforest. The capital, Brisbane, is flanked by the surfing beaches of the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.</span></p>

Queensland

<p><span>South Australia is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres, it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories by area, and fifth largest by population.</span></p>

South Australia

<p><span>Tasmania is an island state of Australia. It is located 240 km to the south of the Australian mainland, separated by Bass Strait. The state encompasses the main island of Tasmania, the 26th-largest island in the world, and the surrounding 334 islands.</span></p>

Tasmania

<p><span>Victoria is a state in southeast Australia. It encompasses mountains, national parks, wineries and surfing beaches. Melbourne, the state capital, has a warren of 19th-century &lsquo;laneways&rsquo;, and a central arts precinct. The Great Ocean Road follows the coast west to Port Campbell National Park, where the Twelve Apostles are limestone stacks on the edge of the ocean.</span><span><span class="eHaQD">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

Victoria

<p><span>Western Australia, covering the entire western third of the country, is made up mostly of the arid Outback. Its population is concentrated in its fertile southwest corner, home to the Margaret River wine region and the riverside capital, Perth. In the far north, the Kimberley region is home to ancient Aboriginal rock art, the Bungle Bungle sandstone domes and Broome, with Cable Beach camels and a pearling industry.</span></p>

Western Australia

<p><span>The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology provides advanced academic study in the discipline of clinical exercise physiology. The postgraduate course delivers a sequence of units in the context of clinical assessment and exercise as a preventative, prescriptive and rehabilitative process for acute, sub-acute and chronic injuries as well as non-communicable diseases and concomitant multimorbidities. This specialisation will provide professional training, skills, competencies and clinical experience needed for accreditation by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).<br /></span></p>
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<p>For admission to one of our postgraduate degrees, you must hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree from a recognised university or institution with a pass average.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Speak to your course consultant for more information or to discuss your eligibility.</p>
</article>
<h3>English Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Min<span>&nbsp;</span><b>IELTS</b><span>&nbsp;</span>:<span>&nbsp;</span>7</li>
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<p>Our graduates have pursued careers in:</p>
<ul>
<li>chronic disease management</li>
<li>musculoskeletal rehabilitation</li>
<li>return-to-work conditioning</li>
<li>primary prevention/wellness</li>
<li>health and fitness</li>
<li>strength and conditioning</li>
<li>workplace wellness</li>
<li>community health</li>
</ul>
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<p><span>&nbsp;</span></p>

Specialise in exercise and rehabilitation. Learn to design, implement, and evaluate exercise interventions that improve the health and wellbeing and physical capabilities of others. You’ll learn how to manage and treat acute, chronic and complex health conditions through evidence-based exercise prescription and programming. Clinical exercise physiology at ACU provides you with the advanced knowledge, skills and professional practice experiences you need to become a recognised allied health professional in Australia.

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

<p>Further your knowledge of the latest and most effective pedagogical practices and gain a greater understanding into recent research in this area. This degree asks you to analyse the challenges and changing demands of education in the context of social justice, equity and ethics so you can transform and improve the educational setting you work in.</p>
<p>You&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to complete a named specialisation, chosen from a number of areas, including Inclusive Practice, Integrated STEM, Mathematics, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). For the full list see the course details down the page.</p>
<p>If you do not currently hold a teaching qualification you can complete an additional sequence of units to meet the requirements of this degree.</p>
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<p>For admission to one of our postgraduate degrees, you must hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree from a recognised university or institution with a pass average.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Speak to your course consultant for more information or to discuss your eligibility.</p>
</article>
<h3>English Requirements</h3>
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<li>Min<span>&nbsp;</span><b>IELTS</b><span>&nbsp;</span>:<span>&nbsp;</span>7</li>
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<p>Our graduates have pursued careers as:</p>
<ul>
<li>policy advisors</li>
<li>school leaders</li>
<li>curriculum advisors</li>
<li>consultants</li>
</ul>
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The Master of Education is designed for educators, who want to advance their career. Specialise and become a leader in your area of interest.

Master of Education

<p class="ql-align-justify">The Master of Educational Leadership builds on the capabilities of current and aspiring educational leaders. The course is designed to support participants with varying leadership aspirations and career circumstances. Taught by active researchers and experienced practitioners, this course explicitly integrates theory, theology, ethics, philosophy and research to enable you to improve your educational leadership practice.</p>
<p class="ql-align-justify">You will explore the purpose and task of education, and Catholic education in particular, as well as theories of educational leadership, management and administration, and learn to apply them appropriately to your own school culture and context.</p>
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<p>For admission to one of our postgraduate degrees, you must hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree from a recognised university or institution with a pass average.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Speak to your course consultant for more information or to discuss your eligibility.</p>
</article>
<h3>English Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Min<span>&nbsp;</span><b>IELTS</b><span>&nbsp;</span>:<span>&nbsp;</span>7</li>
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<p>Our graduates have pursued careers in:</p>
<ul>
<li>management and administration</li>
<li>educational leadership</li>
<li>policy development</li>
</ul>
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Equip yourself to be an educational leader with impact. The Master of Educational Leadership is a research-driven and critically conscious program that will help you shape education for individuals and communities.

Master of Educational Leadership

<p>This Masters degree will expand your knowledge and skills in administrative and management foundations, while ensuring relevance to contemporary health care provision.</p>
<p>Graduates of the Master of Health Administration students will be able to:</p>
<ul>
<li>evaluate issues and challenges that confront the industry, health care professionals and consumers of their services</li>
<li>conceptualise new and creative approaches to health care administration to support service delivery in diverse health care settings</li>
<li>connect theory, practice and research within health administration</li>
<li>examine the ethical aspects of personal, professional, social, cultural, environmental and institutional changes within contemporary health care delivery and respond to such changes</li>
<li>reflect on options and opportunities to enhance professional practice in contemporary local, regional and global health care contexts</li>
<li>contribute to values-based professional practice in dynamic and challenging environments.</li>
</ul>
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<p>For admission to one of our postgraduate degrees, you must hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree from a recognised university or institution with a pass average.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Speak to your course consultant for more information or to discuss your eligibility.</p>
</article>
<h3>English Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>IELTS</b>:&nbsp;6.5</li>
</ul>
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<p><span>The health practitioners who graduate from this course will have the skills needed to work in a variety of roles, such as health administrators and managers in a variety of hospital and community settings.</span></p>
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Expand your knowledge and skills in health administration. Evaluate issues and challenges that confront the industry; conceptualise new and creative approaches.

Master of Health Administration

<p>In a fast-moving digital industry you need a degree that will equip you to respond to the latest advancements.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), recognised by the Seoul Accord, and with Microsoft certifications in Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals incorporated into the units this degree reflects on, and responds to, the ethical, legal and social issues that shape the IT sector and facilitates workplace or industry-related projects to ensure you graduate job-ready and well-placed to take advantage of industry opportunities. All our units are embedded with the United Nations sustainable goals.</p>
<p>The Master of Information Technology has been designed to provide you with a strong foundation in the cutting-edge technologies of cyber security, data science and artificial intelligence, business analytics, web and mobile application development, and contemporary programming languages such as Python, Java, R, and C#.</p>
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<p>For admission to one of our postgraduate degrees, you must hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree from a recognised university or institution with a pass average.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Speak to your course consultant for more information or to discuss your eligibility.</p>
</article>
<h3>English Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Min<span>&nbsp;</span><b>IELTS</b><span>&nbsp;</span>:<span>&nbsp;</span>6.5</li>
</ul>
<h2>Career</h2>
<p>Our graduates have pursued careers in:</p>
<ul>
<li>Fullstack Developer</li>
<li>Web Developer</li>
<li>Mobile Developer</li>
<li>Software Developer</li>
<li>Software Engineer</li>
<li>Progammer</li>
<li>IT Project Manager</li>
<li>IT Consultant</li>
<li>IT Support</li>
<li>IT Trainer</li>
<li>Database Administrator</li>
<li>Data Scientist</li>
<li>Data Analyst</li>
<li>Machine Learning Engineer</li>
<li>Cyber Security Analyst</li>
<li>Cyber Security Consultant</li>
<li>Network Engineer</li>
</ul>
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Graduates in the Master of Information Technology gain high-level specialised ICT skills and understand integrated information systems in business.

Master of Information Technology

<p>This course is designed to prepare ethical and effective health care leaders and managers who will be able to lead health service delivery into the future. The course has a strong focus on strategic organisational management, leading change in health service delivery, clinical redesign and in being a facilitative leader who is able to engage staff on developing innovative quality improvements.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This course will appeal to those who want to develop strong leadership and effective management skills that can be applied across a range of health care environments. The course is offered at master's level only, with exit options being the Graduate Certificate in Health Administration or the Graduate Diploma in Health Administration.</p>
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<p>For admission to one of our postgraduate degrees, you must hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree from a recognised university or institution with a pass average.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Speak to your course consultant for more information or to discuss your eligibility.</p>
</article>
<h3>English Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Min<span>&nbsp;</span><b>IELTS</b><span>&nbsp;</span>:<span>&nbsp;</span>6.5</li>
</ul>
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<p>Our graduates have pursued careers in:</p>
<ul>
<li>health services management and/or leadership</li>
<li>nurse unit management</li>
<li>humanitarian or social welfare organisation management and/or leadership</li>
<li>public or private health-related facilities management and/or leadership</li>
</ul>
</article>
</section>

The aim of this course is to prepare graduates to become ethical, effective health leaders and managers who support innovation and who are able to take the lead in strategic development of a range of organisations, leading to culturally safe, resource-efficient health care within local, national and global health contexts. The two year course is offered at Master level only with exit options being the Graduate Certificate in Health Administration and the Graduate Diploma in Health Administration.

Master of Leadership and Management in Health Care

<p>Open the door to work in management roles and build a career in professional accounting. Artificial intelligence, machine learning and emerging technologies are creating a new era in accounting and finance, so now is the perfect time to change your focus and qualify as a professional accountant.</p>
<p>With us you will graduate with a Microsoft certification in Excel and will learn the latest business issues and integrate theoretical and technical knowledge of financial and management accounting, auditing, finance, economics, quantitative methods, information systems, business law and taxation law. You will also go beyond the numbers and understand how to think outside the box to develop skills in areas including literacy and writing, quantitative data and statistics, and critical thinking and complex information processing. All our units are embedded with the United Nations sustainable goals. Plus you&rsquo;ll develop your soft skills in areas such as advanced communication and negotiation, empathy, continuous learning, management, adaptably, and technological skills including basic to advanced IT skills, and data analysis.</p>
<p>If you are a current professional with a completed bachelor&rsquo;s degree looking to change or diversify your career with an accounting qualification, this is an ideal course for you.</p>
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<p>For admission to one of our postgraduate degrees, you must hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree from a recognised university or institution with a pass average.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Speak to your course consultant for more information or to discuss your eligibility.</p>
</article>
<h3>English Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Min<span>&nbsp;</span><b>IELTS</b><span>&nbsp;</span>:<span>&nbsp;</span>6.5</li>
</ul>
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<p>Our graduates have pursued careers in:</p>
<ul>
<li>financial accounting</li>
<li>management accounting</li>
<li>taxation</li>
<li>auditing</li>
<li>public sector accounting</li>
<li>investment analysis</li>
<li>stockbroking</li>
<li>business analysis</li>
</ul>
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The Master of Professional Accounting will advance your accounting and management career with advanced knowledge of accounting principles and techniques.

Master of Professional Accounting

<p>The Master of Professional Psychology (MProfPsych) is a fifth-year program in psychology, open to graduates of an APAC accredited fourth-year psychology program.</p>
<p>The MProfPsych program is designed to provide graduates in psychology with an additional year of full-time education in the professional practice of psychology. This year prepares graduates for a final year of supervised practice prior to general registration as a Psychologist.</p>
<p>The MProfPsych program provides students with an opportunity to learn and demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the 8 core capabilities and attributes as required to practise psychology. This program includes a simulated practicum unit as well as an external placement which enables students to translate their theoretical knowledge to professional and simulated environments to enhance their skill development.</p>
<p>This program offers students the &lsquo;5 + 1&rsquo; model to register as a Provisional Psychologist through this supervised practice pathway.</p>
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<p>For admission to one of our postgraduate degrees, you must hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree from a recognised university or institution with a pass average.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Speak to your course consultant for more information or to discuss your eligibility.</p>
</article>
<h3>English Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Min<span>&nbsp;</span><b>IELTS</b><span>&nbsp;</span>:<span>&nbsp;</span>7</li>
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<p><span>This program allows students to become registered as Probationary Psychologists and prepares graduates for general registration as a Psychologist once they have completed one year of supervised practice. International students on a student visa should be aware that the duration of the student visa will not extend to the one year of supervised practice required for registration. International students intending to complete the supervised practice will need to ensure that they attain an appropriate visa. All students, domestic and international, intending to complete the supervised practice will be fully responsible for finding the supervised employment which will allow them to complete registration requirements.</span></p>
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Provides a fifth-year program in psychology. Prepares graduates for a final year of supervised practice prior to general registration as a psychologist.

Master of Professional Psychology

<p>The Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree at ACU is a two year postgraduate course consisting of academic coursework, practical training in assessment, diagnosis and intervention, and completion of a research project.</p>
<p>Successful completion of the course allows registration as a general psychologist and upon completion of an additional period of supervised practice, for area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology with The Psychology Board of Australia.</p>
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<p>For admission to one of our postgraduate degrees, you must hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree from a recognised university or institution with a pass average.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Speak to your course consultant for more information or to discuss your eligibility.</p>
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<li>Min<span>&nbsp;</span><b>IELTS</b><span>&nbsp;</span>:<span>&nbsp;</span>7</li>
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<p>Graduates will be well-prepared for work as practitioner psychologists and skilled researchers who work with individuals, families, groups and organisations in a range of institutions and agencies providing psychological and mental health services.</p>
<p>Clinical psychologists often work in:</p>
<ul>
<li>hospitals</li>
<li>health care centres</li>
<li>community mental health teams</li>
<li>private practice</li>
<li>academic settings</li>
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A fifth and sixth year program in psychology. Acquire knowledge and skills to prepare for professional practice and research in clinical psychology.

Master of Psychology (Clinical)

<p>The Master of Psychology (Ed and Dev) degree at ACU is a two year postgraduate course consisting of academic coursework, practical training in assessment, diagnosis and intervention, lifespan perspective, and completion of a research project. Successful completion of the course allows registration as a general psychologist and eligibility for the two year registrar program, culminating in Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) endorsement in Educational &amp; Developmental psychology.</p>
<p>Successful completion of the course allows registration as a general psychologist and upon completion of an additional period of supervised practice, for area of practice endorsement in educational and developmental psychology with The Psychology Board of Australia.</p>
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<p>For admission to one of our postgraduate degrees, you must hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree from a recognised university or institution with a pass average.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Speak to your course consultant for more information or to discuss your eligibility.</p>
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<h3>English Requirements</h3>
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<li>Min<span>&nbsp;</span><b>IELTS</b><span>&nbsp;</span>:<span>&nbsp;</span>7</li>
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<p>Graduates will be well-prepared to work with individuals, families, groups and organisations in a range of settings.</p>
<p>Our graduates have pursued careers in:</p>
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<li>practitioner psychology</li>
<li>school psychology</li>
<li>research</li>
<li>child and adolescent counselling</li>
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A fifth and sixth year psychology degree. Acquire knowledge and skills for professional practice and research in educational and developmental psychology.

Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)

<p>ACU&rsquo;s Master of Public Health (MPH) program equips graduates with specialised knowledge, understanding and skills in public health to improve and advance population health and well-being. ACU&rsquo;s MPH prepares graduates to practice with a community, national or global focus, and with an ethical, social justice perspective.</p>
<p>ACU&rsquo;s MPH allows students to develop advanced and specialised knowledge across the discipline of public health, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, rigorous intellectual inquiry, innovation and thought leadership, and effective communication and advocacy skills.</p>
<p>Students may choose to complete their MPH through a Research Pathway (undertaking additional research training and completion of a minor thesis) or a Capstone Pathway (involving a capstone experience, such as a practice-based project). Elective units and a specialisation option are also available.</p>
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<p>For admission to one of our postgraduate degrees, you must hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree from a recognised university or institution with a pass average.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Speak to your course consultant for more information or to discuss your eligibility.</p>
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<li>Min<span>&nbsp;</span><b>IELTS</b><span>&nbsp;</span>:<span>&nbsp;</span>6.5</li>
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<p>Approximately half of all Master of Public Health graduates are employed within the health sector, with others finding opportunities within education, government and services sectors in managerial, analytical and program-/project-based roles.</p>
<p>Our graduates have pursued careers in:</p>
<ul>
<li>the health sector</li>
<li>education</li>
<li>government</li>
<li>service sectors</li>
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Gain knowledge and skills in public health to improve and advance population health and well-being, and practice with a community, national or global focus.

Master of Public Health

<p>ACU&rsquo;s Master of Public Health equips graduates with specialised knowledge, understanding and skills in public health to improve and advance population health and well-being.&nbsp;&nbsp;ACU&rsquo;s MPH prepares graduates to practice with a community, national or global focus, and with an ethical, social justice perspective.</p>
<p>A uniquely ACU specialisation, global health is an increasingly important and active area of work for public health practitioners. If you are planning to focus on global health, our Master of Public Health program offers a specialisation in global health and advocacy during your second year. The Master of Public Health (Global Health and Advocacy) specialisation will give you the knowledge, skills and experience to practice effectively in the evolving professional landscape of global health.</p>
<p>Students may choose to complete their Master with specialisation through a Research Pathway (undertaking additional research training and completion of a minor thesis) or a Capstone Pathway (involving a capstone experience, such as a practice-based project).</p>
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<p>For admission to one of our postgraduate degrees, you must hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree from a recognised university or institution with a pass average.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Speak to your course consultant for more information or to discuss your eligibility.</p>
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<h3>English Requirements</h3>
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<li>Min<span>&nbsp;</span><b>IELTS</b><span>&nbsp;</span>:<span>&nbsp;</span>6.5</li>
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<p>Our graduates have pursued careers in:</p>
<ul>
<li>not-for-profit organisations</li>
<li>health education</li>
<li>government</li>
<li>health services</li>
<li>project management</li>
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ACU’s Master of Public Health equips graduates with specialised knowledge, understanding and skills in public health to improve and advance population health and well-being.

Master of Public Health (Global Health and Advocacy)

<p>The Master of Social Work is a vibrant and challenging program. You will be encouraged to build on your existing knowledge and experience, gaining a sound understanding of social work values and practice approaches. The course emphasises social justice, human rights, and achieving the best possible outcomes for the most marginalised and disadvantaged members of our community. You will be taught by leading social work practitioners and academics, with a strong focus on experiential learning.</p>
<p>T<strong>he program is offered face-to-face and online</strong>.</p>
<p>You can<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>study face-to-face</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>at our Canberra and Sydney (Strathfield) campuses with a February intake. Or you can<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>study online</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>via<span>&nbsp;</span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://online.acu.edu.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ACUOnline</a></span><span>&nbsp;</span>with two compulsory one-week intensives each year of the program in either Brisbane or Melbourne.&nbsp;Multiple intakes, commencing in January 2023.</p>
<p>Field education is a core element of the face-to-face and online program, and a major part of a student&rsquo;s professional identity development. It provides an opportunity to observe, question and model social work behaviours, translate social work theory into practice, and apply knowledge drawn from other units of study. The course includes a total of 1,000 hours of supervised field education and training and ACU will match you to your placements based on where you are geographically located.</p>
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<p>For admission to one of our postgraduate degrees, you must hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree from a recognised university or institution with a pass average.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Speak to your course consultant for more information or to discuss your eligibility.</p>
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<h3>English Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Min<span>&nbsp;</span><b>IELTS</b><span>&nbsp;</span>:<span>&nbsp;</span>7</li>
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<p>Social workers may also work in different areas of practice, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>family work</li>
<li>youth and child welfare services</li>
<li>medical and health services</li>
<li>disability services</li>
<li>psychiatric and general mental health</li>
<li>community services</li>
<li>aged care</li>
<li>income support</li>
<li>mediation</li>
<li>research&nbsp;</li>
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The Master of Social Work is a vibrant and challenging program that encourages students to build on their existing knowledge and experience as well as providing a sound understanding of social work values and practice approaches.

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

<p>Transform your work and life experience into a teaching career. Graduate ready to design and implement engaging and flexible learning experiences to inspire and positively influence young people. This is a graduate entry,&nbsp;initial&nbsp;teacher education course for those who want to teach in secondary schools. Whether you are looking for a complete career change or are a recent graduate, your undergraduate degree will form the foundations for your specialist teaching areas in this course. This course will prepare you to teach in one or two specialist teaching areas, depending on your undergraduate degree and campus of study. Learn the craft of teaching from highly experienced mentor teachers in a range of educational contexts.</p>
<p>The following senior secondary level teaching areas are available (with some variations from state to state), with students also able to teach in the corresponding subjects in the junior levels:</p>
<p>accounting, business studies, biology, chemistry, design and technologies, drama, earth and environmental studies, economics, English, geography, health, history, ICT and digital technology, language, legal studies, mathematics, media, music, outdoor education, physical education, physics, religious education, society and culture, TESOL, visual arts, vocational studies.</p>
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<p>For admission to one of our postgraduate degrees, you must hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree from a recognised university or institution with a pass average.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Speak to your course consultant for more information or to discuss your eligibility.</p>
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<h3>English Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Min<span>&nbsp;</span><b>IELTS</b><span>&nbsp;</span>:<span>&nbsp;</span>7</li>
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<p>Our graduates have pursued careers in:</p>
<ul>
<li>government, independent and Catholic Schools</li>
<li>government, private, and not-for-profit organisations</li>
<li>education, training, and research</li>
<li>education consultancy</li>
<li>adult learning</li>
<li>community and advocacy agencies</li>
<li>youth agencies</li>
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This course is designed for graduates who want to influence and inspire future generations by becoming a secondary school teacher.

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

<p>Transform your work and life experience into a teaching career. Graduate ready to design and implement engaging and flexible learning experiences to inspire and positively influence young people. This is a graduate entry,&nbsp;initial&nbsp;teacher education course for those who want to teach in secondary schools. Whether you are looking for a complete career change or are a recent graduate, your undergraduate degree will form the foundations for your specialist teaching areas in this course. This course will prepare you to teach in one or two specialist teaching areas, depending on your undergraduate degree and campus of study. Learn the craft of teaching from highly experienced mentor teachers in a range of educational contexts.</p>
<p>The following senior secondary level teaching areas are available (with some variations from state to state), with students also able to teach in the corresponding subjects in the junior levels: accounting, business studies, biology, chemistry, design and technologies, drama, earth and environmental studies, economics, English, geography, health, history, ICT and digital technology, language, legal studies, mathematics, media, music, outdoor education, physical education, physics, religious education, society and culture, TESOL, visual arts, vocational studies.</p>
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<p>For admission to one of our postgraduate degrees, you must hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree from a recognised university or institution with a pass average.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Speak to your course consultant for more information or to discuss your eligibility.</p>
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<h3>English Requirements</h3>
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<li>Min<span>&nbsp;</span><b>IELTS</b><span>&nbsp;</span>:<span>&nbsp;</span>7</li>
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<p>Our graduates have pursued careers in:</p>
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<li>government, independent and Catholic Schools</li>
<li>government, private, and NFP organisations</li>
<li>education, training, and research</li>
<li>education consultancy</li>
<li>adult learning</li>
<li>community and advocacy agencies</li>
<li>youth agencies</li>
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Combine the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education with the Master of Teaching (secondary) to gain the certification and knowledge to teach Religious Education in Catholic Schools alongside two other teaching areas.

Master of Teaching (Secondary)/Graduate Certificate in Religious Education

<p>The Master of Theological Studies offers a sophisticated, broad-based grounding across theology, and philosophy within the Catholic tradition. You will advance your knowledge and skills, engaging deeply with the Catholic intellectual tradition, and its relevance in the twenty-first century.</p>
<p>The program offers a wide range of specialisations, as well as the opportunity to study across the breadth of the discipline without electing a specific specialisation. Available specialisations include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Biblical studies</li>
<li>Bioethics</li>
<li>Christian thought and tradition</li>
<li>Liturgical studies</li>
<li>Mission and ministry</li>
<li>Philosophy</li>
<li>Spirituality</li>
</ul>
<p>Flexible study options are available, including a rich variety of international study tours which can offer up to 20 credit points, as well as invaluable opportunities for face to face interaction with peers and teaching staff.</p>
<p>The Master of Theological Studies may be undertaken as professional development if you are working in a Catholic or other Church or faith-based organisation. It is also suitable for you if you wish to pursue an interest in the field or are preparing for a higher degree research program in theology and/or philosophy.</p>
<p>Various entry pathways are available. The Master of Theological Studies can be undertaken without prior theological or philosophical training (suitable if you have an undergraduate degree in another discipline), while if you have a Bachelor of Theology (or equivalent) and wish to deepen your knowledge and skills at the postgraduate level, you may be granted advanced standing.</p>
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<p>For admission to one of our postgraduate degrees, you must hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree from a recognised university or institution with a pass average.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Speak to your course consultant for more information or to discuss your eligibility.</p>
</article>
<h3>English Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Min<span>&nbsp;</span><b>IELTS</b><span>&nbsp;</span>:<span>&nbsp;</span>6.5</li>
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<p><span>Graduates will be prepared to succeed in areas such as chaplaincy or other church-related careers, administrative roles, or in various other professions for which they are qualified, such as teaching or social work.</span></p>
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The Master of Theological Studies is a coursework degree for students seeking to develop mastery of theological knowledge and develop skills in communicating that knowledge.

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Master of Business Administration

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Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

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Master of Education

Australian Catholic University

Master of Educational Leadership

Australian Catholic University

Master of Health Administration

Australian Catholic University

Master of Information Technology

Australian Catholic University

Master of Leadership and Management in Health Care

Australian Catholic University

Master of Professional Accounting

Australian Catholic University

Master of Professional Psychology

Australian Catholic University

Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Australian Catholic University

Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)

Australian Catholic University

Master of Public Health

Australian Catholic University

Master of Public Health (Global Health and Advocacy)

Australian Catholic University

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Australian Catholic University

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Australian Catholic University

Master of Teaching (Secondary)/Graduate Certificate in Religious Education

Australian Catholic University

Master of Theological Studies

Australian Catholic University