High School Leavers
Studying in Year 12 or recently finished high school? Check out what AC has to offer.
What course is best for me?
There are a couple of questions you will need to answer in order to determine what course is best suited for you:
1. Do I want to study towards a qualification?
- Yes: go to question 2
- No: if you are not interested in studying towards a qualification you can enrol in individual subjects as a not-for-credit student (also known as Audit studies). This means you can attend class without the pressure of assessments.
- Not Sure: Alphacrucis offers internationally recognised courses at vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate level. But if you are not yet sure about what you want to do in the future and would just like to spend some time learning more about life, God and the world around you before embarking on further education, we offer a great Gap Year Program in which you can do just that.
2. How many years do I want to study?
- 1 Year = Certificate Our certificate programs can be completed in one year (full-time). These programs are at Vocational Education & Training level. Upon completion, students can continue their studies into a Diploma or Degree program.
- 2 Years = Diploma Our diploma programs can be completed in two years (full-time). These programs are at Vocational Education & Training level. Upon completion, students can continue their studies into a Degree program.
- 3 Years = Bachelor Degree Our bachelor degree programs can be completed in three years (full-time). These programs are at Undergraduate level. Upon completion, students can continue their studies into an Honours or Masters program (provided they fulfill course entry requirements).
3. What subject areas can I specialise in?
| SUBJECT AREAS | CERTIFICATE | DIPLOMA | DEGREE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | ✔ | ||
| Business | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Chaplaincy | ✔ | ||
| Children’s Ministry | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Church History | ✔ | ||
| Church Planting | ✔ | ||
| Community Work | ✔ | ||
| Creative Ministry | ✔ | ||
| Cross Cultural Ministry | ✔ | ||
| Leadership | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Missions | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Pastoral Care | ✔ | ||
| Pastoral Ministry | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Pastoral Theology & Practice | ✔ | ||
| Social Engagement | ✔ | ||
| Theology | ✔ | ||
| Women’s Ministry | ✔ | ||
| Youth Ministry | ✔ | ✔ |
You can find further information on our Course Options page.
4. Can I recieve Youth Allowance or FEE-HELP?
Youth Allowance is available for full-time Australian citizen students who are enrolled in our Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs. To check your eligibility, please visit the Centrelink website.
FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP is available for our diploma level and higher education programs. To check your eligibility for FEE-HELP and to find out more information, please visit the Study Assist government website. You can find out which courses offer FEE-HELP at our Course Options page.
5. What ATAR will I need?
Students applying for our Certificate and Diploma programs do not require an Australian Tertiary Admision Rank (ATAR).
Students applying for our Degree programs will need an ATAR of 72.5+ or its equivalent.
Visit our Course Entry Requirements page for further information.
6. How do I apply?
To apply, go to our Application Package page. You can also contact our College Relations team on +61 (0)2 8893 9000 or email futurestudents@ac.edu.au.
