Master of Theological Studies

Course Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
AQF and Course Codes
  • Masters Degree (AQF 9)
  • CRICOS: (N/A)
Tuition Fees
AU$40,608
at 2026 fees
Next Intake
February, July
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Course Overview

The Master of Theological Studies enables students to apply an advanced body of knowledge in theology and its associated disciplines. Students broaden their knowledge and skills and deepen their engagement with select areas of study to prepare them for professional practice and further learning.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Theological Studies:

  1. have advanced knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required in theology and its related disciplines
  2. have mastery of research principles and methods, including analytical and communication skills applicable to theology and its related disciplines
  3. have advanced skills of interpretation and critical reflection on a range of theological and related disciplines, with awareness of implications and applications to historical and contemporary issues and contexts, in order to generate and evaluate ideas for professional practice and further learning
  4. articulate and communicate knowledge and insights in theology and its related disciplines to specialist and non-specialist audiences
  5. apply relevant theological and hermeneutical skills through the execution of a substantial research-based project, capstone experience, or piece of scholarship.

Course Structure

The Master of Theological Studies consists of 288 points.

Course Structure Points
Postgraduate foundational units from at least three fields 72
Postgraduate elective units in more than one field 120
Either:

  • A capstone unit (at least 24 points)

Or:
Further postgraduate units in any discipline

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree.

The Master of Theological Studies requires the completion of 288 points (12 standard postgraduate units).

Fees for 2026 are $3,384 per standard unit or $20,304 for a full-time year (6 units). The total cost of the course at 2026 fees is $40,608.

Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information about fees, please visit the Fees page.

Credit of up to 144 points may be granted towards this award.

Credit may include:

Prior qualification or training Maximum credit Specific application
Certificate of Religious Education of the Catholic Diocese of Sale 48 points
  • 24 points towards Religious Education at postgraduate foundational level.
  • 24 points towards Mission and Ministry at postgraduate foundational level.

Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.

 

Graduate pathways

Graduates who have completed a Minor Thesis to a specified standard may be eligible for admission to higher degrees by research.

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Australian Lutheran College

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St Barnabas College

St Francis College

Trinity College Theological School

Uniting College for Leadership and Theology

Whitley College

Wollaston Theological College

Yarra Theological Union

Study Modes

Courses can be delivered through a variety of modes, such as:

  • Face-to-face: This is the traditional mode of study where you attend your classes in person at a physical location.
  • Online: In this mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered online.
  • Mixed-modes: This combines both face-to-face and online units throughout your award.
  • Intensive: this involves completing a condensed amount of content over a shorter period of time. Intensives can be face-to-face or online.
  • Supervised Research: This involves independent research, which is supervised by one or more people with expertise in the field.

Course Duration

The standard full-time duration of the Master of Theological Studies is two years. The Master of Theological Studies must be completed in not less than two years and not more than six years from the date on which the course is commenced.
Standard Minimum Maximum
2 years
2 years
6 years

AQF Level:

Regulation:

Regulation 11 Awards, Courses and Units

Course Code:

CRICOS Code:

N/A

The table gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students admitted into this course. It provides data on all students who commenced study in the most relevant recent intake period.

Student profile for Semester 1, 2026

Applicant Background Number of Students Percentage of Students
(A) Past Higher Education Study 38 88.37%
(B) Past Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study 0 0%
(C) Recent Secondary Education
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR 0 0%
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered 0 0%
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor 0 0%
(D) Work and life experience 0 0%
International Students 5 11.63%
All Students 43 100.00%

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Upon successful completion of all course requirements, students will receive an invitation to graduate. This entitles the graduate to wear the approved Academic Dress at the graduation ceremony, and to use the approved postnominals after their name.

Academic Dress

Gown: Black Masters gown

Headwear: Black trencher

Hood: Light Pink with a white ribbon

Postnominals

MTS

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