Adelaide College of Divinity
About
The Adelaide College of Divinity was formed in 1979 through the clear purpose of several Christian churches coming together and developing a campus of theological and ministry oriented learning for South Australia.
ACD has a strong national profile in teaching theology and divinity, including ministry, from certificate level to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
We recognise social or denominational outlooks as beneficial and welcome students from diverse backgrounds to our learning community.
Contact
Phone: 08 8416 8400
Email: college.divinity@flinders.edu.au
Website: visit the
Adelaide College of Divinity website
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Student Outcomes
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Policies and Services
Admission criteria
Applicants with Higher Education study
Undergraduate Awards
If you have satisfactorily completed or part completed a higher education qualification from an Australian University or TEQSA registered Higher Education Provider, you qualify for admission into the college’s undergraduate awards.
Completed bridging or enabling course
The completion of a recognised bridging, foundations or enabling course will also qualify you for admission into the college’s undergraduate awards
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) Study
If you have completed a Certificate IV level or above qualification from a registered training provider you qualify for admission into the college’s undergraduate awards.
Applicants with secondary education (within 2 years)
If you have satisfactorily completed the final year of secondary schooling in the Australian secondary system including the International Baccalaureate or other equivalent year 12 qualification, you may also need to complete and pass the ACD PEAT (Preliminary Entry Admissions Test) to qualify for admission into the college’s undergraduate awards.
Applicants with work and life experience
If you do not meet any of the above entry criteria, you may still be able to qualify for entry into the college’s undergraduate awards by completing and passing the ACD PEAT (Preliminary Entry Admissions Test) and attend an interview with an affiliated ACD member college.
Domestic Applicants with overseas qualifications
Applicants with an overseas qualification will be assessed by the Undergraduate Coordinator for admission into undergraduate awards and the Postgraduate Coordinator for admission into postgraduate awards. Overseas qualifications are expected to have their qualification
translated into English where necessary.
English Language proficiency
All applicants for the college’s courses must have an acceptable standard of proficiency in English. English language can be demonstrated by one of the following methods:
• Australian citizen
• IELTS of 6.5
• Completion of year 12 delivered and assessed in English
• Completion of a higher education qualification delivered and assessed in English
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) people
There is currently no separate admission process for ATSI people
International applicants
The ACD is not registered to accept international students
Applicants with disabilities
As outlined in the Disability standards for education 2005 (the standards) the ACD is committed to meeting its obligations and endeavours to make 'reasonable adjustments' to ensure that students with disabilities are treated on the same basis as students without disabilities.
How to Apply
Apply direct to Adelaide College of Divinity.
Enrolment
Acceptance of offer
Students are notified via email of their successful or unsuccessful admission to the relevant ACD courses. Detailed instructions for online enrolment are included in the confirmation of admission letter.
Advanced standing
Advanced standing is assessed on an individual student basis, applications are assessed by either the undergraduate or postgraduate coordinators.
Deferment
Student Services processes all deferment request: college.divinity@flinders.edu.au
Fees and charges
Please refer to our website for a full list of fees and charges
Financial assistance
Youth and student allowances
Austudy (for those over 25 years of age) or Youth Allowance (16-24 years, means tested) may be available.
Students normally are required to enrol in at least 75% of the normal full-time workload.
Further information on Austudy and Youth Allowance see your nearest Centrelink office. Students receiving Austudy or Youth Allowance should notify Centrelink if their enrolment falls below a full-time load in any semester. The national Centrelink telephone number for inquiries is 13 24 90.
Loans
FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth Government loan scheme for higher education students which is available to Australian citizens and residents with permanent resident humanitarian visas. Under this scheme students enrolling in all ACD Higher Education Courses can apply for a Fee-Help loan to pay their tuition fees.
Student and campus services
Academic Help, Dr Kevin Sarlow
kevin.sarlow@flinders.edu.au
Chaplin Services
Uniting Communities, 1800 615 677
Beyond Blue, 1300 224 636, Online Chat
Lifeline, 13 11 14, Online Chat
Counselling Services
Life Design
164 Goodwood Road
Goodwood
08 8373 6326
Domestic Violence Crisis, 1800 800 098
1800RESPECT, 1800 737 732
QLife, 1800 184 527
Where to get further information
- Adelaide College of Divinity – Adelaide College of Divinity's Institute Profile
- TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
- ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
- Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
Student Profile
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at the institution. It provides data on all students who commenced undergraduate study in the most relevant recent intake period, including those admitted through all offer rounds, across all Australian campuses, and international students studying in Australia.
For more information about the Student Profile, please visit Student Profile explained.
| Applicant background | Semester 1 / Full year intake - 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students No. of students | Percentage of all students % of all students | |
| (A) Higher education study | 24 | 45.2% |
| (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study | 10 | 18.8% |
| (C) Work and life experience | N/A | N/A |
| (D) Recent secondary education | ||
|
<5 | <5 |
|
N/A | N/A |
|
12 | 22.0% |
| (E) International students | N/A | N/A |
| All students | 53 | 100% |
<5 - the number of students is less than 5
N/A - Students not accepted in this category
N/P - Not published to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
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Data source: ComparED website