Applications for 2026 are now open.
Start your application
Select your student type and study level below for your step-by-step application process.
- Domestic students (from Australia and New Zealand) can study all of our higher education courses.
- Overseas students (studying remotely from their home country) may only study the following higher education courses:
- Diploma in Theology
- Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry
- Bachelor of Ministry
- Bachelor of Theology
- Graduate Certificate in Theology
- Graduate Diploma in Divinity
- Graduate Diploma in Theology
- Master of Divinity
- Master of Theological Studies
- Master of Theology
- Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy
ALC is no longer a CRICOS provider so cannot accept overseas students on a student visa.
Application process
Choose your level of study
Choose your course or program of study and check the entry requirements.
Note the application closing dates for semester study periods:
- Semester 1, 2026: Friday 13 February
- Semester 2, 2026: Friday 17 July
If you haven’t already been in touch, submit a study enquiry form for advice on your study requirements.
An ALC course advisor will contact you to discuss your unit enrolment.
Fill out application form for a new course
Return your completed form to enrolments@alc.edu.au.
Supporting information
You will need a USI (Unique Student Identifier) to fill out your application form. See https://www.usi.gov.au/ to create a personal USI or to find your USI if you’ve forgotten it.
Check the application form carefully for items that must be supplied to support your application. Where certified copies are requested, providing certified documentation explains how to do this.
Pay tuition fees
Indicate how you will pay your tuition fees with your application. See Academic fees.
ALC approves your course.
If there is a problem with your course enrolment, such as entry criteria are not met, an ALC course advisor will be in touch to discuss a more suitable course of study.
When your enrolment has been completed you will receive your ‘Confirmation of enrolment’.
Read this information carefully and note instructions for accessing ARK unit content and Paradigm. Check your access to these systems before the semester start date.
Choose your course or program of study and check the entry requirements.
Note the application closing dates for semester study periods:
- Semester 1, 2026: Friday 13 February
- Semester 2, 2026: Friday 17 July
If you haven’t already been in touch, submit a study enquiry form for advice on your study requirements.
An ALC course advisor will contact you to discuss your unit enrolment within your selected course.
Fill out application form
For students beginning other postgraduate coursework courses:
Return your completed form to enrolments@alc.edu.au.
Supporting information
You will need a USI (Unique Student Identifier) to fill out your application form. See https://www.usi.gov.au/ to create a personal USI or to find your USI if you’ve forgotten it.
Check the application form carefully for items that must be supplied to support your application. Where certified copies are requested, providing certified documentation explains how to do this.
Pay tuition fees
Indicate how you will pay your tuition fees with your application. See Academic fees.
ALC approves your course.
If there is a problem with your course enrolment, such as entry criteria are not met, an ALC course advisor will be in touch to discuss a more suitable course of study.
When your enrolment has been completed you will receive your ‘Confirmation of enrolment’.
Read this information carefully and note note instructions for accessing ARK unit content and Paradigm. Check your access to these systems before the semester start date.
Contact the Director of Research at research@alc.edu.au to discuss your research.
Choose your course and check the entry requirements.
Check UD’s information at Future Research Students and Research Scholarships.
Organise your proposed principal and associate supervisors. Find a supervisor or request assistance from ALC’s Director of Research.
Prepare your research proposal.
Refer to the information on the University of Divinity website at: https://divinity.edu.au/study/future-research-students/research-proposal/
Arrange for two academic referees to provide a Confidential Academic Referee Report to the Director of Research at research@alc.edu.au.
Fill out application form
Return your completed form to enrolments@alc.edu.au.
Supporting information
You will need a USI (Unique Student Identifier) to fill out your application form. See https://www.usi.gov.au/ to create a personal USI or to find your USI if you’ve forgotten it.
Check the application form carefully for items that must be supplied to support your application. Where certified copies are requested, providing certified documentation explains how to do this.
Pay tuition fees
Indicate how you will pay your tuition fees with your application. See Academic fees.
If your application is accepted, you will receive an admission letter from the University with the information you need to get started.
Choose your level of study
ALC is no longer a CRICOS provider, so is unable to accept overseas students studying on a student visa.
Overseas students may still study with us either:
- online from their home country, or
- if they are currently in Australia on another visa type which allows study
If you haven’t already been in touch, submit a study enquiry form for advice on your study requirements.
Choose your course and check the entry requirements.
Note the application closing dates:
- 15 November of the previous year for admission in Semester 1
- 15 April for admission in Semester 2
An ALC course advisor will contact you to discuss your unit enrolment.
Fill out application form
Return your completed form to enrolments@alc.edu.au.
Supporting information
You will need a USI (Unique Student Identifier) to fill out your application form. See https://www.usi.gov.au/ to create a personal USI or to find your USI if you’ve forgotten it.
Check the application form carefully for items that must be supplied to support your application. Where certified copies are requested, providing certified documentation explains how to do this.
Pay tuition fees
Indicate how you will pay your tuition fees with your application. See Academic fees.
ALC approves your course.
If there is a problem with your course enrolment, such as entry criteria are not met, an ALC course advisor will be in touch to discuss a more suitable course of study.
If you are accepted into a course, the University of Divinity will send you an ‘Acceptance contract’ which you need to complete, sign and return.
Your ‘Confirmation of enrolment’ includes instructions for accessing ARK unit content and Paradigm.
ALC is no longer a CRICOS provider, so is unable to accept overseas students studying on a student visa.
Overseas students may still study with us either:
- online from their home country, or
- if they are currently in Australia on another visa type which allows study
If you haven’t already been in touch, submit a study enquiry form for advice on your study requirements.
Choose your course and check the entry requirements.
Note the application closing dates:
- 15 November of the previous year for admission in Semester 1
- 15 April for admission in Semester 2
An ALC course advisor will contact you to discuss your unit enrolment.
Fill out application form
Return your completed form to enrolments@alc.edu.au.
Supporting information
You will need a USI (Unique Student Identifier) to fill out your application form. See https://www.usi.gov.au/ to create a personal USI or to find your USI if you’ve forgotten it.
Check the application form carefully for items that must be supplied to support your application. Where certified copies are requested, providing certified documentation explains how to do this.
Pay tuition fees
Indicate how you will pay your tuition fees with your application. See Academic fees.
ALC approves your course.
If there is a problem with your course enrolment, such as entry criteria are not met, an ALC course advisor will be in touch to discuss a more suitable course of study.
If you are accepted into a course, the University of Divinity will send you an ‘Acceptance contract’ which you need to complete, sign and return.
Your ‘Confirmation of enrolment’ includes instructions for accessing ARK unit content and Paradigm.
Overseas students studying in Australia need to arrive in Adelaide at least two weeks before the start of the semester for orientation.
Contact the Director of Research at research@alc.edu.au to discuss your research.
Choose your course and check the entry requirements.
Research information: Check UD’s information at Future Research Students and Research Scholarships.
Organise your proposed principal and associate supervisors. Find a supervisor or request assistance from ALC’s Director of Research.
Prepare your research proposal.
Refer to the information on the University of Divinity website at: https://divinity.edu.au/study/future-research-students/research-proposal/
Arrange for two academic referees to provide a Confidential Academic Referee Report to the Director of Research at research@alc.edu.au.
Fill out application form
Return your completed form to enrolments@alc.edu.au.
Supporting information
You will need a USI (Unique Student Identifier) to fill out your application form. See https://www.usi.gov.au/ to create a personal USI or to find your USI if you’ve forgotten it.
Check the application form carefully for items that must be supplied to support your application. Where certified copies are requested, providing certified documentation explains how to do this.
Pay tuition fees
Indicate how you will pay your tuition fees with your application. See Academic fees.
If your application is accepted, the University of Divinity will send you an ‘Acceptance contract’ which you need to complete, sign and return.
Successful overseas applicants who are studying onshore must be in Australia and able to attend orientation for HDR candidates, usually held one week prior to the first day of semester.
