Sufficient school places|Visa Approval Time: 1-2 weeks for fast visa approval
Data updated: 2025-11-24
2026
Total Tuition Fee15,444 AUD
Course Duration26 weeks
Last Updated07-11-2025
Overview
Introduction
An AQF Level 8 award for advanced knowledge, professional skills and/or a pathway to further learning, the Graduate Certificate of Divinity is designed to enhance the Graduate Attributes in students.It is intended to be a general purpose award to provide students who are already graduates with an opportunity to undertake study at an advanced level of selected units in the teaching departments of Bible and Languages, Christian Thought and History and Ministry and Practice. It will serve either as an introduction to the study of Theology and Ministry by allowing students to sample units from a range of disciplines or as a means of developing a subject specialism by allowing students to select units from one or two disciplines.
Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)
Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
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Submit School Application
Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
4
Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC
The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
5
Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)
Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.
Language Requirements
IELTS Score
PTE Score
2026 year(s)
Listening
6.5
Speaking
6.5
Reading
7.0
Writing
7.0
Overall
7.0
School Level
The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.
For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.
Course Campuses
QLD
VIC
WA
Campus:Brisbane School of Theology Campus
Address:1 Cross Street, TOOWONG, QLD 4066
Postcode:4066
Campus:Queensland Theological College Campus
Address:369 Boundary Street, Spring Hill, QLD 4000
