Best universities in Australia for Religious Studies

Religious Studies sits within Humanities & Theology, and there are 165 registered courses in the field. Eighteen providers offer them. So the choice is wider than you might expect for a subject this size. You can enter at diploma or associate degree level, or go straight into a bachelor's degree. Honours is available if you want to continue. At postgraduate level there are graduate certificates and graduate diplomas. Providers include Moore College, Alphacrucis University College, Perth Bible College through the Asia-Pacific School of Pastoral Care and Counselling, and Christian Heritage College.

21 universities · ranked best first

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University of Newcastle

Newcastle, New South Wales · Public University

AU #16 QS World #227 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$39,528 – A$53,119/yr
Founded
1965
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Murdoch University

Perth, Western Australia · Public University

AU #24 QS World #423 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$30,840 – A$44,560/yr
Founded
1973
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Australian Catholic University

Sydney, New South Wales · Private University

AU #31 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$32,392 – A$39,280/yr
Founded
1991
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Charles Sturt University

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales · Public University

AU #37 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$27,920 – A$40,400/yr
Founded
1989
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University of Notre Dame Australia

Fremantle, Western Australia · Private University

AU #39 Star rating 2 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$32,402 – A$48,502/yr
Founded
1989
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Alphacrucis University College

Sydney, New South Wales · Private University

AU #56 Star rating 2 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$22,000 – A$27,800/yr
Founded
1948
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Avondale University

Newcastle, New South Wales · Private University

AU #113 Star rating 2 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$37,840 – A$40,400/yr
Founded
1897
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University of Divinity

Melbourne, Victoria · University College

AU #311 Star rating 2 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$17,472 – A$20,304/yr
Founded
1910
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YWAM Training Perth

Perth, Western Australia · Private higher education provider

AU #429 Star rating 2 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
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Founded
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Christian Heritage College

Carindale, Queensland · Private higher education provider

AU #485 Star rating 1 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$18,000 – A$22,360/yr
Founded
1986

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