MID-YEAR INTAKE — NOW OPEN
You don't need a new year to answer a calling.
Counselling and social sciences, business, ministry and theology, teaching — Semester 2 enrolments are open across every study area at Australia's largest Christian university college. Online or on campus, full time or around your life.
OPEN THIS SEMESTER
Australia's largest Christian university college.
COUNSELLING, COMMUNITY SERVICES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Most people want to help. You can be qualified to.
From your first year of community services to full counselling accreditation — every level starts this semester, online or on campus.
Diploma of Community Services
A one-year foundation in person-centred community work — mental health, disability, aged care and child protection — with a pathway straight into the Bachelor.
Bachelor of Applied Social Science
Specialise in counselling, chaplaincy, youth work or community work. Evidence-based practice, taught by practitioners, accredited by PACFA and CCAA.
Master of Counselling
Advanced clinical training with supervised practice — the qualification that takes you to full accreditation with ACA, CCAA and PACFA.
BUSINESS
Called to the marketplace? Treat it like a calling.
Business taught with a Christian worldview and an ethical backbone — specialise in Accounting or Leadership & Management, with CPA and CA recognition on the accounting stream.
Diploma of Business
A one-year grounding in management, marketing, accounts and business planning. Exit with a qualification, or roll straight into the Bachelor of Business.
Fees: [TO CONFIRM] per subject · FEE-HELP approved
Bachelor of Business
Hands-on business theory and work-integrated learning across three years. Accounting-stream graduates are recognised by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants ANZ.
$2,425 per subject · FEE-HELP approved
MINISTRY & THEOLOGY — WINTER & SPRING INTENSIVES
One week in the room. A lifetime in the text.
Block your calendar, come hungry, and go deep with world-class scholars. Each intensive is a single credit-bearing unit, taught face to face over consecutive days.
1 & 2 Corinthians
A book-by-book deep dive into Paul’s Corinthian correspondence.
Pneumatology
The person and work of the Holy Spirit — Melbourne sitting.
Special Elective in Pentecostal Theology
Tied in with the Cartledge Lecture — a rare line-up in one room.
Pneumatology
The person and work of the Holy Spirit — Sydney sitting.
EDUCATION & TEACHING — COMMONWEALTH SUPPORTED PLACES
Become THAT teacher - for a quarter of the cost.
Australian citizens starting an AC Education course in 2026 can access a limited number of government-funded CSPs, cutting tuition by around 75%. Places are capped — once they’re allocated, they’re gone.
$592 per subject
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5)
Shape the most formative years of a child’s life. ACECQA-accredited, with 80 days of professional experience and placements through AC’s partnerships with over 100 schools and centres.
$592 per subject with a CSP · $2,579 full fee
CSPs also apply to the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Primary, Primary, Secondary) and Master of Teaching — explore all Education courses or see the full CSP details.
WHY AC
A college that knows your name. And your calling.
Three reasons students choose AC for a mid-year start.
Australia's largest Christian university college
Since 1948, AC has equipped Christian leaders for the church, the classroom and the marketplace — now with 4,500+ students nationwide.
Study modes that fit real life
Online recorded, online live, mixed mode, face to face and intensives. Most courses can be studied entirely online.
FEE-HELP and CSPs
Defer your tuition through FEE-HELP on approved courses, and access government-funded CSPs on 2026 Education commencements.
KEY DATES
For when you're ready: the dates.
Start dates vary by study stream — here’s the quick reference. Full calendars are on the key dates page, or just ask us.
Higher Education
Education
VET – Ministry
VET – Chaplaincy
HOW TO APPLY
From here to enrolled in three steps.
Apply online
The application takes about 20 minutes. No application fee, and you don’t need to have everything figured out.
We walk you through enrolment
An enrolment advisor confirms your course, credit, subjects and FEE-HELP or CSP eligibility with you.
Start in July or August
Orientation on 27 July, then into classes — online or on campus, full or part time.
FAQS
Questions people ask before they apply.
When exactly does Semester 2 start?
It depends on your stream. VET Ministry and Chaplaincy Term 3 starts 13 July, Education starts 27 July, and Higher Education starts 3 August (with orientation on 27 July). The Key Dates section above has every date, including census dates.
What is a census date and why does it matter?
The census date is the last day to withdraw from a subject without incurring its fee. For Higher Education it’s 24 August 2026; VET Term 3 is 3 August. It’s also effectively your last realistic enrolment point — so applying early gives you breathing room.
Can I use FEE-HELP?
Yes — most AC higher education courses are FEE-HELP approved, which means eligible domestic students can defer tuition fees and repay through the tax system once their income passes the threshold.
Who can get a CSP, and how much does it save?
Commonwealth Supported Places are available to domestic students commencing AC Education courses in 2026. With a CSP your contribution drops to $592 per subject instead of the $2,579 full fee — roughly a 75% reduction. Places are limited, so apply early.
Can I study fully online?
Most AC courses offer online recorded and online live modes, with on-campus and mixed-mode options for many subjects. Education courses include in-person placement blocks; ministry intensives are taught face to face over one week.
I'm not sure which course is right — can I just talk to someone?
Absolutely. Hit any Enquire button on this page and our Future Students team will call you, walk through your goals, and map out the right course, credit and start date — no obligation.
SEMESTER 2 2026
Don't park it until next year. Start mid-year.
Applications take about 20 minutes, there’s no application fee, and our team walks you through everything else. The only hard part is deciding to begin.