Private Education & Training Providers

Australia has many independent, or private education and training institutions. These provide higher education and/or vocational education and training courses.

Private education and training providers charge full tuition fees to students. Student loans for tuition fees are available for eligible students for approved providers and courses. Student loans are repaid through the tax system.


Explore examples of private education and training providers.

ACT

Academy of Interactive Entertainment Bachelor Degree and Advanced Diploma level courses, Major fields of study: Game Development, including specialisations in Game Art and Animation, Game Design and Production, Game Programming, Games and Virtual Worlds Programming.

Australasian Beauty Therapy Academy Certificate IV, Diploma and Graduate Certificate level courses. Major fields of study: Beauty Therapy, Spa Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Specialist Make-up, Nail Therapies, Intense Pulse Light and Laser Hair Reduction.

Australian Institute of Family Counselling Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Graduate Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Counselling (Christian), Counselling and Integrated Psychotherapy (Spiritual).

Canberra Institute of Technology (CRICOS Provider) Although a public provider, domestic students are charged full fees for Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds and the Bachelor of Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination). Credit transfer arrangements with University of Canberra, Australian National University, Charles Sturt University and Australian Catholic University.

CMA Training Group Certificate II and Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Beauty Therapy, Information, Digital and Media Technology, Make-up and Skin Care, Specialist Make-up Services.

Quest Training Solutions Certificate II, Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Aged Care, Business, Business Administration, Community Services, Disability Work, First Aid, Frontline Management, Home and Community Care, Responsible Service of Alcohol.

St Mark’s National Theological Centre Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Philosophy level courses. Major fields of study: Ageing and Pastoral Care, Ministry Pastoral Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Theology, Professional Supervision.

Unity College Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Celebrancy, Christian Ministry, English as an Additional Language, Frontline Management, Information, Digital Media and Technology, Information Technology Networking, Management, Music, Pastoral Care, Training and Assessment.

National

Capital Training Institute. Certificate I, Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Business, Business Administration, Building and Construction, Building and Construction Management, Fitness, Frontline Management, Human Resources Management, Leadership and Management, Small Business Management. Courses available may depend on the campus.

Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Certificate IV, Diploma, Graduate Diploma. Major fields of study: Applied Pharmacy Practice, Community Pharmacy, Leadership and Management, Small Business Management, Training and Assessment.

New South Wales

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APM College of Business and Communication Diploma and Bachelor Degree courses. Major fields of study: Business, Marketing, Event management. Part of the Think Education Group .

Australasian College of Natural Therapies Diploma and Bachelor Degree courses. Major fields of study: Health Science, Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine, Sport Development, Remedial Massage. Part of the Think Education Group .

Australian College of Applied Professions Diploma, Bachelor Degree and post graduate courses. Major fields of study: Counselling, Psychological Sciences, Social Work.

Australian National College of Beauty Diploma of Beauty Therapy.

Billy Blue College of Design Bachelor Degree courses. Major fields of study: Media Design, Branded Fashion Design, Interior Design (Residential or Commercial). Part of the Think Education Group .

CATC Design School . Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Photo Imaging, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Decoration.

International College of Management, Sydney Bachelor degree and Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing and New Media, Human Resource Management, Retail Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality Management and International Tourism, International Tourism, Property Management, Sports Management.

Jansen Newman Institute Bachelor degree and Diploma level courses in Community Services, Counselling, Social Sciences.

Macleay College Bachelor degree and Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Advertising, Accounting, Business Management, Marketing, Journalism.

MIT Sydney Bachelor degree and Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Business, Information Technology and Networking.

National School of Art Bachelor of Fine Art with majors in ceramics, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture.

SAE Creative Media Institute Bachelor degrees in Animation (3D Modelling), Animation (Character Animation), Animation (Visual Effects), Audio (Post Production), Audio (Studio Production), Design (Graphic Design), Design (Web Design), Film (Production), Film (Post Production), Games Development (Games Design), Games Development (Games Programming), Interactive Technologies.

SIBT Diploma and Associate Degree courses that provide pathways to university. Major fields of study: Arts, Business Administration, Commerce, Communication, Computing, Engineering, Business.

Torrens University Australia Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master Degree courses. Major fields of study: Business, Design, Education, English Language, Health, Hospitality.

University of Notre Dame Bachelor Major fields of study: Arts, Business, Education, Health Science, Law, Nursing and Midwifery, Philosophy and Theology, Physiotherapy.

William Blue College of Hospitality Management Bachelor degree, Advanced Diploma and Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Business, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Tourism Management, Hospitality, Hotel Management, Commercial Cookery. Part of the Think Education Group .

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Academy of Information Technology Bachelor degree and Diploma level courses. Major areas of study: Interactive Media (Animation, Filmmaking, Game Design), Software Development, Information Technology (Mobile Applications Development), Digital Design.

Academy of Interactive Entertainment Bachelor Degree and Advanced Diploma level courses, Major fields of study: Game Development, including specialisations in Game Art and Animation, Game Design and Production, Game Programming, Games and Virtual Worlds Programming.

Academy of Music and Performing Arts Bachelor Degree courses in Music Performance and Dance.

Alphacrucis College Bachelor Degree and Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Business, Minsitry, Theology, Leadership (Church Work), Music.

Aspire Institute Diploma of Business Management that is a direct pathway into the second year of a bachelor degree in business at four NSW universities, and others in Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia.

Australian College of Physical Education Bachelor Degree courses. Major fields of study: Physical and Health Education, Dance, Sports Business, Sports Coaching and Administration.

Australian College of Sport High performance training and education through completion of a Diploma of Sport Development.

Australian Film, Television and Radio School Bachelor of Arts (Screen).

Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School Undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in International Hotel Management, Event Management and Global Business Management.

Endeavour College of Natural Health Bachelor Degree courses in Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine), Health Science (Acupuncture), Complementary Medicine.

Excelsia College Bachelor Degree courses in Dramatic Art and Music.

JMC Academy Bachelor Degree and Diploma courses. Major fields of study: Music (Contemporary Performance), Music (Songwriting), Creative Technology (Audio Engineering and Sound Production), Entertainment (Business Management), 3D Animation, Game Design, Fim and Television, Visual Communications.

Le Cordon Bleu Certificate III, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor Degree, Master Degree in Major fields of study: Business (International Hotel Management, International Restaurant Management), Cuisine, Pastry and Confectionery, Gastronomic Tourism, Hotel, Restaurant and Culinary management Qualifications in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality, Patisserie, International Hospitality Management.

TAFENSW Higher Education Although a public provider, domestic students are charged full fees for these Bachelor Degree courses: Design (Interior Design), Art (3D Animation), Fashion Design, Information Technology (Network Security), Early Childhood Education and Care, Financial Planning and Associate Degrees in Accounting and Applied Engineering (Renewable Energy Technologies).

University of Notre Dame Australia A number of Bachelor Degree courses are provided. Many places are full fee-paying (with FEE-HELP availability) and some are Commonwealth Supported. Full fees apply to these Bachelor Degree courses: Arts, Arts (Communications and Journalism), Communications and Media, Accounting, Advertising and Public Relations, Commerce, Marketing and Public Relations, Human Resource Management, Philosophy, Theology.

UOW College VET FEE-HELP supported Diploma courses in Early Childhood Education and Care, Enrolled Nursing, Human Resources Management, Management, Marketing and Project Management.

Queensland

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Christian Heritage College Diploma, bachelor degrees, graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master degree level courses. Major fields of study: Business, education and humanities, ministries and social sciences.

Griffith College Diploma, Associate Degree and Bachelor Degree Courses that provide a pathway into Australian university degrees in business/commerce, biosciences, criminology and criminal justice, engineering, graphic design, nursing, health sciences, hotel management, information technology and media and communications. Griffith College courses provide a pathway into relevant undergraduate degrees at Griffith University. Free bridging courses in Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English can be studied alongside diplomas.

SAE Creative Media Institute Diploma and Bachelor Degree level courses, Major fields of study: Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games Development, Interactive Interactive Technologies, Screen and Media, Sound Production.

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APM College of Business and Communication Diploma and Bachelor Degree courses. Major fields of study: Business, Marketing, Event Management, Public Relations. Part of the Think Education Group .

Australian College of Applied Psychology Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree and post graduate courses. Major fields of study: Community Services (Case Management), Counselling, Psychological Sciences, Social Science.

Australasian College of Natural Therapies Diploma and Bachelor Degree courses. Major fields of study: Health Science, Nutritional Medicine, Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine. Part of the Think Education Group .

Billy Blue College of Design Bachelor degree courses. Major fields of study: Interior Design (Commercial), Branded Fashion. Communication Design, Digital Media Design. Part of the Think Education Group .

Bond University Bachelor degrees and postgraduate degrees involving coursework and/or research. Major fields of study: Built Environment and Design, Business and Tourism, Health Science, Biomedicine, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences. Society and Design.

Charlton Brown Diploma courses. Major fields of study: Early Childhood Care and Education, Community Services, Business, Leadership and Management.

Endeavour College of Natural Health Bachelor degree courses in Complementary Medicine, Myotherapy, Naturopathy, Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine.

Ikon Institute of Australia Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma level courses. Main fields of study: Counselling and Psychotherapy, Kinesiology, Psychotherapy, Movement Therapy, At Therapy, Dramatherapy, Community Service Work. Youth Work, Youth Justice, Alcohol, Other Drugs and Mental Health.

Jazz Music Institute Diploma and Bachelor Degree courses in Jazz Music Performance and Music Business.

JMC Academy Diploma and Bachelor Degree level courses. Major fields of study: Music (Contemporary Performance), Music (Songwriting), Creative Technology (Audio Engineering and Sound Production), Entertainment (Business Management), 3D Animation, Game Design, Fim and Television, Visual Communications.

Martin Diploma and Bachelor Degree courses in Business (Tourism, Marketing, Event Management), Business and Events.

Mater Education Diploma course in enrolled nursing.

Q Academy Certificte IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses in remedial and massage therapies.

Torrens University Australia Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master Degree courses. Major fields of study: Business, Design, Education, English Language, Health, Hospitality.

Performing Arts Conservatory Bachelor degree courses in Acting, Screen Production, Song & Dance.

William Blue College of Hospitality Management Bachelor degree, Advanced Diploma and Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Business, Hospitality Management, Tourism Management. Part of the Think Education Group .

South Australia

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Academy of Interactive Entertainment Bachelor Degree and Advanced Diploma level courses, Major fields of study: Game Development, including specialisations in Game Art and Animation, Game Design and Production, Game Programming, Games and Virtual Worlds Programming.

Adelaide Central School of Art Short courses, Summer Schools, Masterclasses, Associate Degree and Bachelor Degree courses in visual art.

Adelaide College of Divinity Certificate, Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Graduate Diploma, Master Degree and Doctoral Degree courses in Ministry.

Australian College of Sport High performance training and education through completion of a Diploma of Sport Development.

Endeavour College of Natural Health Bachelor degree courses in Acupuncture, Complementary Medicine, Myotherapy, Naturopathy, Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine.

International College of Hotel Management Bachelor Degree in International Hotel Management.

Tasmania

Foundry Diploma, Major fields of study: Business, Graphic Design, Screen and Media (Game Art and Animation).

RGIT Australia Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma level course in Accounting, Business, Commercial Cookery, Hospitality, Information Technology, Management.

Victoria

Academy of Interactive Entertainment Bachelor Degree and Advanced Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Game Development, including specialisations in Game Art and Animation, Game Design and Production, Game Programming, Games and Virtual Worlds Programming.

Australian College of Applied Psychology Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree and post graduate courses. Major fields of study: Community Services (Case Management), Counselling, Psychological Sciences, Social Science.

Australian Guild of Music Education Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Bachelor Degree courses in Music.

Collarts Diploma, Bachelor and Graduate diploma courses. Majors in Design – fashion, interior design, photography; Entertainment – audio engineering, comedy, entertainment management, music performance & production, screen & media; and Communications – advertising, creative writing, digital & social media, entertainment journalism, ethical leadership, marketing.

Deakin College Diploma courses in Commerce, Computing, Health Sciences, Management, Media and Communications, Engineering, Science that provide a pathway into related degree courses at Deakin University.

Elly Lucas Beauty Therapy College Certificate IV and Diploma in Beauty Therapy.

Holmes Institute Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor Degree level courses. Major fields of study: Beauty Therapy, Fashion, Hairdressing, Make-up, Accounting, Business, Commercial Cookery, Fashion and Business, Hospitality, Information Systems, Software Development.

Kaplan Business School Diploma, Bachelor Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master Degree level courses. Major fields of study: Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Marketing.

LaTrobe Melbourne Diploma level courses in Bioscience, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology and Mass Media and Communications that provide a pathway into second year of a relevant Bachelor degree course at LaTrobe Univesity.

LCI Melbourne Diploma, Bachelor and single unit courses. Major fields of study – Fashion & Costume Design, Filmmaking & Photography, Graphic & Digital Design, Interior Design, Visual Arts.

Melbourne Institute of Technology Diploma and Bachelor Degree level courses. Major fields of study: Business, Engineering Technology (Telecommunications), Information Technology, Networking.

Moorabbin Flying Services Certificate IV and Diploma level courses in Aviation.

Photography Studies College Advanced Diploma and Bachelor Degree level courses in Photography (Commercial/Art/Photojournalism), Photography and Photo Imaging.

SAE Creative Media Institute Diploma and Bachelor Degree level courses, Major fields of study: Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games Development, Interactive Interactive Technologies, Screen and Media, Sound Production.

Southern School of Natural Therapies Certificate IV Diploma and Bachelor Degree level courses in Chinese Medicine, Clinical Myotherapy, Masage Therapy Practice, Naturopathy, Nutritional Medicine, Remedial Massage, Western Herbal Medicine.

Torrens University Australia Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master Degree courses. Major fields of study: Business, Design, Education, English Language, Health, Hospitality.

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Australian College of Sport High performance training and education through completion of a Diploma of Sport Development.

Australian Institute of Fitness Certificate III and Certificate IV courses in Fitness.

Australian Institute of Family Counselling Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Graduate Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Counselling (Christian), Counselling and Integrated Psychotherapy (Spiritual).

Australian Institute of Music Diploma, Bachelor Degree and post-graduate courses in Composition and Music Production, Contemporary Performance, Entertainment Management.

Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, with courses at the Leura Campus in International Event Management, International Hotel and Resort Management, International Restaurant and Catering Management and at the Sydney Campus, Masters degree courses in Global Business Management and International Hotel Management.

Endeavour College of Natural Health Bachelor degree courses in Acupuncture, Complementary Medicine, Myotherapy, Naturopathy, Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine.

JMC Academy Diploma and Bachelor Degree level courses. Major fields of study: Music (Contemporary Performance), Music (Songwriting), Creative Technology (Audio Engineering and Sound Production), Entertainment (Business Management), 3D Animation, Game Design, Film and Television, Visual Communications.

Le Cordon Bleu Certificate III, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor Degree, Master Degree in Major fields of study: Business (International Hotel Management, International Restaurant Management), Cuisine, Pastry and Confectionery, Gastronomic Tourism, Hotel, Restaurant and Culinary management Qualifications in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality, Patisserie, International Hospitality Management.

Longerenong College Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Agriculture, Agonomy, Wool Classing, Agribusiness.

Macleay College Bachelor degree and Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Advertising, Accounting, Business Management, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Sports Business, Travel and Tourism.

Marcus Oldham College Diploma, Associate Degree, and Bachelor Degree level courses, Major fields of study: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Equine Management.

Monash College Diploma level courses that provide a pathway into Monash University degree courses. Major fields of study: Art and Design, Arts (Human Behaviour, Psychology streams), Business (Business, Commerce Streams), Engineering, Information Technology, Science.

Northern College of the Arts and Technology Certificate IV courses. Major fields of study: Design, Music Performance, Musical Instrument Making, Sound Production, Visual Arts.

Oceania Polytechnic Institute of Education Courses in Built Environment, Architecture, Building Design, Drafting, Interior Design and Decoration.

Oxygen College Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses in Audio and Sound Production, Music Business, Music Performance, Photography.

RGIT Australia Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma level course in Accounting, Business, Commercial Cookery, Hospitality, Information Technology, Management.

Think Education Diploma of Nursing and Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy).

VFA Learning Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses. Major fields of study: Childhood Education and Care, Fitness, Massage, Myotherapy, Sports Development.

Victorian Institute of Technology Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Bachelor Degree level courses in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality Patisserie, Business, Information Technology, Interactive Digital Media, EAL, Spoken and Written English, Training and Assessment.

Academy of Interactive Entertainment Bachelor Degree and Advanced Diploma level courses, Major fields of study: Game Development, including specialisations in Game Art and Animation, Game Design and Production, Game Programming, Games and Virtual Worlds Programming.

Endeavour College of Natural Health Bachelor degree courses in Acupuncture, Complementary Medicine, Myotherapy, Naturopathy, Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine.

Western Australia

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Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate level courses. Major fields of study: Dermal Therapies, Cosmetic Nursing, Laser Hair Reduction.

Australian Institute of Holistic Medicine Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Aged Care, Ayurveda, Western Herbal Medicine, Massage, Naturopathy, Nutritional Medicine.

Curtin College Diploma courses that provide a pathway into relevant second year Bachelor Degree courses at Curtin University. Major fields of study: Business and Commerce, Engineering, Health Studies, Architecutre and Construction, Communication Design and Arts, Computer Science and IT.

Ikon Institute of Australia Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma level courses. Main fields of study: Counselling and Psychotherapy, Kinesiology, Psychotherapy, Movement Therapy, At Therapy, Dramatherapy, Community Service Work. Youth Work, Youth Justice, Alcohol, Other Drugs and Mental Health.

Perth Bible College. Diploma, Bachelor Degree Graduate Diploma, Master, Doctor of Philosophy. Major fields of study: Ministry, Divinity, Theology, Philosophy.

Perth College of Business and Technology Certificate IV, Diploma level courses which are a pathway to relevant second year Bachelor Degree courses at Edith Cowan University. Major fields of study: Business, Communications and Creative Industries, Science (Computing and IT), Hotel Management, Science (Engineering Studies), Science (Health Studies).

Tabor Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma, Bachelor Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate diploma, Master, PhD level courses. Major fields of study: Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care, Community Services Work, Counselling, Creative Writing/Music, Christian Life and Ministry, Education, Education Support, Intercultural Studies, International Health ad Development, Mental Health, Ministry, TESOL, Theology, Youth Work. On-campus course offerings may depend on campus.

University of Notre Dame Bachelor Major fields of study: Arts, Business, Education, Health Science, Law, Nursing and Midwifery, Philosophy and Theology, Physiotherapy.

Vose College Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Graduate Diploma, Master Degree level courses. Major fields of study: Theology, Christian Studies Ministry.

Online

For a listing of online courses consult refer to theAustralian online course directory .

Academy of Interactive Entertainment Bachelor Degree and Advanced Diploma level courses, Major fields of study: Game Development, including specialisations in Game Art and Animation, Game Design and Production, Game Programming, Games and Virtual Worlds Programming.

Australian Institute of Holistic Medicine Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Ayurveda, Western Herbal Medicine, Naturopathy, Nutritional Medicine.

Australian Institute of Management Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma Master of Business Administration level courses and various short courses. All courses are available online. Major fields of study: Business, Human Resources, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Project Management, Training and Assessment.

Australasian Beauty Therapy Academy Certificate IV, Diploma and Graduate Certificate level courses. Major fields of study: Beauty Therapy, Spa Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Specialist Make-up, Nail Therapies, Intense Pulse Light and Laser Hair Reduction.

Endeavour College of Natural Health Bachelor degree courses in Acupuncture, Complementary Medicine, Myotherapy, Naturopathy, Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine.

Marr Mooditj Training Certificate II, Certificate IV and Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice, Nursing, Mental Health, Counselling, First Aid.

O’Neil Kinesiology College Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma level courses in Kinesiology.

Perth College of Beauty Therapy Certificate, II, Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma. Major fields of study: Beauty Therapy, Specialist Make-up Services, Retail Make-Up and Skin Care.

TrainSmart Certificate II, Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma level courses. Major fields of study: Business Management, IT, Project Management, Accounting, HR Management, Training and Assessment, Customer Service, Tourism, Beauty Therapy, Salon Management.

Tabor Diploma, Bachelor Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate diploma, Master, PhD level courses. Major fields of study: Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care, Community Services Work, Counselling, Creative Writing/Music, Christian Life and Ministry, Education, Education Support, Intercultural Studies, International Health ad Development, Mental Health, Ministry, TESOL, Theology, Youth Work. On-campus intensives required for counselling and Youth Work.

Torrens University Australia Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master Degree Major fields of study: Business Administration, Education, Global Project Management, Nutrition, Public Health, Sports Management.