2012 enrolments and admissions are now open and enrolment forms are available for download. The 2012 timetables are available under 'Timetables', where full details of units can be obtained.
New students should download the flyers at the bottom of this page which provide details of the introductory units for the major degrees offered at UFT to students without a background in theology. Further advice for new and prospective students is available on the new student page.
Research students should contact the UFT Dean for an appointment to discuss admission requirements, supervision, and research topics.
All enrolments must be approved by the UFT Dean, Peter Sherlock, who acts as both Coursework Coordinator and Research Coordinator for MCD purposes. New students should normally make an appointment with the Dean for course advice and approval, and to ensure they are in the award or unit which is right for them. Coursework students can apply for admission in either first or second semester each year. Applications for a research higher degree may be made at any time of the year.
Students are welcome to take units at the MCD's other Recognised Teaching Institutions towards their degree or diploma, particularly if the desired units are not available at the UFT. Enrolment for such admission and payment of fees must be made through the UFT office, in addition to fulfilling the requirements of the RTI concerned.
The UFT reserves the right to cancel or vary unit offerings. Every effort will be made to notify students of such cancellations a week before classes commence, and to indicate alternative units that may fulfil student needs should this occur.
The administration at the MCD and the UFT offices take your right to privacy seriously and only use information you provide for the purpose for which it was given.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| 2012 BTheol.pdf | 58.27 KB |
| 2012 Foundational.pdf | 55.48 KB |
Research the degree or diploma that interests you, and units you may wish to take using the resources on this website under the Courses and Timetables tabs. When considering what units to take, the key point to note is that students must normally complete basic study (level 1 in the Bachelor of Theology, Foundational in the Graduate Diploma or Master of Divinity) prior to proceeding to higher level units.
Contact the UFT office for an appointment with the Dean. This conversation ensures that you choose the award and units most appropriate to your needs and abilities. If you are unable to visit the UFT office, or are thinking about online study, you are welcome to discuss your course with the Dean via email, or to make an appointment to speak with him on the phone. If you are considering formal ministry as an outcome of your theological study, you may also wish to take advice from your church or agency as to particular requirements they may have.
If you know which award you wish to take, download a copy of the relevant enrolment form and fill in the sections requiring your personal information prior to your appointment. Ensure that you use the right form: do you have the Application form for new students? are you an Australian citizen or on an International student visa? are you studying for a coursework or research degree?
Present the completed enrolment form together with originals or certified copies of the following documents to the UFT office:
The UFT office can make and certify copies of these documents if you attend in person. In addition you will need to provide:
Complete and sign your enrolment form and pay your enrolment fees or complete a FEE-HELP form. The Dean must sign all enrolment forms, and may contact you if there is a problem with your enrolment. When your form has been processed you should receive an enrolment summary by email.
Application to receive credit for previous study (also known as recognition of prior learning) should be made at the time of admission to a degree. Credit for undergraduate study is according to determination of the MCD's Academic Board through its Coursework Studies Committee. In broad terms, applicants for the Bachelor of Theology may receive credit towards their degree if they already hold a degree, and they may also apply for recognition of incomplete theological study taken at another institution. Complex applications for credit can take considerable time to process, especially where reference must be made to the Coursework Studies Committee, so applicants for admission who intend to apply for credit should do so at an early stage. The UFT office can provide further details of credit for the Bachelor of Theology.
Credit is normally not granted for postgraduate coursework study.
The UFT community includes international students from across the globe, including places such as South Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Timor L'Este, the UK and many Pacific island nations.
International students are defined by the Australian Government as those who do not hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship and have not been granted Permanent Resident status in Australia. You may only enter and remain in Australia as an international student if you hold a valid student visa. The Commonwealth Government’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) requires all international students to study full time. (Please note that international students not resident in Australia may study online at the UFT without a student visa.)
Applying for and obtaining a student visa can take considerable time and should be made well in advance of enrolment closing dates. For further information about student visas, please contact the MCD office or visit the ‘International Students’ section of the MCD website. Students are also strongly advised to view the government website aei.gov.au/AEI.
International students intending to undertake study should note that payment of tuition fees must be made in advance, together with the completion of all necessary documentation required by DIAC including evidence that they can meet all living costs during their time in Australia. The English standard needed is an IELTS score with an average across all bands of at least 7.0 with no band under 6.5. (The requirement for undergraduates is an average across all bands of at least 6.5 with no band under 6.0.)
If a student fails to satisfy course requirements, the MCD must report this to DIAC. This is a legal requirement, and no exceptions can be made. Students must also inform the UFT and MCD of any change to their contact details. In cases of withdrawal, the refund of fees for International students will be paid to the person who originally paid the course fees. The MCD also requires international student applications to be accompanied by an admission fee.