Religious Studies Courses

Academic requirements for this program are outlined on our admission requirements page. All applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements, including those relating to age and English Language Proficiency.

• A Bachelor's degree from a recognised Australian or overseas university demonstrating the attainment of satisfactory grades plus a minimum of five years' relevant experience in managerial and/or supervisory and/or leadership roles
• OR a Graduate Diploma in a Business discipline
• OR if the Dean is satisfied that there is sufficient background and/or experience in management/supervision and the applicant has the skills necessary to complete the program.

Recognition of Prior Learning may be granted to selected applicants who have no formal tertiary qualifications but who have at least 10 years' industry experience.

Students who have completed a recognised postgraduate business degree (i.e. Graduate Certificate in Business) may be eligible to apply for advanced standing, depending on their undergraduate course and specialisation. To obtain advanced standing, students require a significant level of specialisation in a particular area. For further information go to Advanced Standing.

To be eligible for admission applicants must be eligible for teacher registration in Australia.

The following criteria apply to students seeking admission to the Master of Research program:

• Possession of an undergraduate degree from a recognised university which has been completed at a superior standard and which demonstrates the applicant's potential to undertake and complete research-based study at AQF level 9 equivalence.
• In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Master's level.

You may be required to demonstrate an ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Education (Religious Education) applicants must also meet the following specific requirements:

• Be eligible for teacher registration in Australia; and either
• Successfully complete the University of Notre Dame Australia Graduate Certificate of Education (Religious Education) or equivalent; or
• Have at least two years of full-time professional experience in either a primary or secondary school setting.

Applicants will usually have to fulfil the following criteria:

• Possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised university, which has been completed at a high credit standard and which demonstrates the applicant's potential to undertake and complete research-based study.

OR

• Have an equivalent academic background or extensive professional experience that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Master's level.
• Candidates may be required to satisfy the Dean of the School of the ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.