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Master of Religious Education

  • Masters (Coursework)

This course is designed to meet the needs of those with a special interest in religious education, providing opportunities to explore values, knowledge, and skills while addressing challenges in the field.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 semesters full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$23,170 per year

About this course

Overview

This course is designed to meet the needs of those with a special interest in religious education at the school, parish, or diocesan level. The Master of Religious Education aims to provide opportunities for professionals to explore values, attitudes, knowledge and skills in religious education as they pursue advanced study and apply new learning with confidence. You will analyse the challenges and changing demands of religious education in the context of social justice, religious pluralism, and equity and ethics, preparing you for transforming and improving practice.

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

  • Bachelor degree in Education; or
  • Bachelor degree in an area other than Education; and
  • a recognised teaching qualification; or
  • a Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies or equivalent.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

  • Overall score: 7.0
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Individual score of 6.0 in all tests
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): 68 with a minimum of 50 in all four communicative skills
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language - Academic (TOEFL): Internet based total of 100: minimum 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 20 in reading and 19 in listening
  • ACU English Language Test: A (75-100%)
  • C1 Advanced: Overall score: 185. Minimum individual score of 169 in all tests.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Overview

This course is designed to meet the needs of those with a special interest in religious education at the school, parish, or diocesan level. The Master of Religious Education aims to provide opportunities for professionals to explore values, attitudes, knowledge and skills in religious education as they pursue advanced study and apply new learning with confidence. You will analyse the challenges and changing demands of religious education in the context of social justice, religious pluralism, and equity and ethics, preparing you for transforming and improving practice.

Career pathways

Our graduates have pursued careers in:

  • education and teaching
  • education research
  • education administration
  • policy making
  • curriculum development

Course structure

Course details

To complete the Master of Religious Education, a student must complete 120 credit points (cp).

Commencing Semester 1 - Full TimeYear 1 Semester 1
  • Religious Education Units (600 level) Religious Education Unit 1 (600 level unit) 10.0 cp
  • Religious Education Units (600 level) Religious Education Unit 2 (600 level unit) 10.0 cp
  • Electives Elective 10.0 cp
  • Research Units THEL619 Introduction to Theological and Philosophical Research 10.0 cp
Year 1 Semester 2
  • Religious Education Units (600 level) Religious Education Unit 3 (600 level unit) 10.0 cp
  • Religious Education Units (600 level) Religious Education Unit 4 (600 level unit) 10.0 cp
  • Research Units THRE622 Theology and Religious Education Project (Pre: THEL619) 20.0 cp
  • Electives Elective 10.0 cp
Year 2 Semester 1
  • Electives Elective 10.0 cp
  • Religious Education Units (600 level) Religious Education Unit 5 (600 level unit) OR Electives Elective 10.0 cp
  • Research Units THRE622 Theology and Religious Education Project (Pre: THEL619) Continued from the previous semester. 20.0 cp
  • Electives Elective 10.0 cp

Credit for prior study or work

If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.

You can use our credit search tool to see what you might be eligible for. For more information about credit and recognition of prior learning at ACU, follow the link below.

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How to apply

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Deferment is available for one year. Find out more about deferment.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Australian Catholic University (ACU).
80.5%
Overall satisfaction
71%
Skill scale
77.5%
Teaching scale
90.8%
Employed full-time
$75.1k
Average salary