Doctor of Ministry
Course information for - 2024 entry
Offered at 3 locations
- Duration
- 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
- CRICOS Code
- 108637K
- IELTS
- Overall score 6.5; Individual score of 6.0 in all tests
- Fees (first year)*
- $27300
- Start dates
- January 2025, January 2026
Overview
The Doctor of Ministry is a professional doctorate designed for graduates with significant ministry experience in religious, educational and health institutions, along with other secular or faith-based organisations who want to further enhance their skills for leadership within any variety of community or professional settings.
Course details
Course structure
To complete the Doctor of Ministry, a student must complete 240 credit points.
Course map
Graduate statement
AQF framework
Entry requirements
English language requirements
Applicants for the Doctor of Ministry course should carefully review the details outlined in Admission to Coursework Programs Policy to check how they must demonstrate their English Language Proficiency.
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
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Fees
Course costs
- Unit fee: $3412.5
- Average first year fee: $27300
- Estimate total cost: $81900
Payment options
You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.