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Short Term Programs

International Students

Customised short term programs can be delivered at our six campus locations across Australia. Our International Education team will assist in designing an enriching short term program to fit the academic, cultural and social requirements of your group.

Duration

2-6 weeks (flexible)

Commencement

January / February
June / July

Location

Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Ballarat, North Sydney and Strathfield (Sydney)

Fees

2-4 week program: AUD2000 - 2500 per person
4-6 week program: AUD2500 - 3500 per person

The above prices include tuition, airport reception and local field trips.
A minimum of 10 students are required.

Accommodation will be AUD200-290 per person per week depending on the type of accommodation selected.

Program Details

Short term programs consist of academic units delivered on-site at the campus of your choice. Each unit will comprise of 40 contact hours delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops and field trips. The language of instruction is English.

Credit point system

Within ACU National, one unit of academic study has a value of 10 credit points. This is equivalent to 3-4 credits in the US university system or 7.5 in the ECTS system.

Study Areas

You can select a variety of subject areas, depending on the requirements of your group. Field Trips and Internships can also be incorporated. Popular study areas include Australian Culture, Environmental Studies, Aboriginal Studies and Asian Studies.

Other study areas include:

Aboriginal Education
Accounting
Asian Studies
Australian Studies
Behavioural Science
Business
Communications
Computing
Counselling
Creative Arts & Culture
Drama
Early Childhood
Economics
Education/Teaching
English
Environmental Science
Exercise Science
Family Studies
Geography
Gender Studies
History
Information Systems
Italian
Japanese
Leisure Studies
Literature
Marketing
Media Studies
Music
Nursing
Philosophy
Politics
Psychology
Religion Studies
Science Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Theology
Visual Arts and Design
Youth Work

Activities and Field Trips

A welcome orientation activity is included in all programs as well as field trips to local businesses, community organisations or industry placements related to the field of study. All local field trips are included in the program fees. Additional social activities/excursions can be arranged for students at extra cost if requested in advance. We can provide you with a list of suggested activities for each city.

STP Portfolio

Our Short Term Program Portfolio provides a comprehensive list of suggestions for short term programs that could be taken at ACU National. All programs can be customized to include a variety of extension activities and learning areas to complement the program. Explore our the portfolio options:

Arts and Science

Accommodation

The following options are available for students participating in short term programs:

Home Stay

A local family provides accommodation in their home. Students will have a bedroom with linen provided, a place to study, and access to a bathroom, kitchen and other facilities in the home. Most meals are provided in the full-board home stay. Cost ranges from approximately $220 - $265 per week.

Share Apartment

Specialised apartment accommodation is available near most campuses, with costs varying from $250-$300 per week.

Brisbane offers apartments located close to Brisbane City but also on major public transport routes to access to university campus. Each apartment is fully furnished, and includes a fully-equipped kitchen. The cost for a shared apartment would be approximately AUD$200 �$290 per person per week.

Enquire Now

Complete our online enquiry form so that we can develop a proposal for your consideration.

Please note the following application deadlines:

November 1 (for January/February programs)
April 1 (for June/July programs)

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