Australian Catholic University

Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Catholic Culture Online

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Develop a comprehensive understanding of Catholic identity, ethos and mission, as well as its integration with everyday leadership functions in modern organisations.

Course overview

Effective leadership in Catholic organisations is not only about engaging the energies of their people, it is also about tapping into each person’s motivation to achieve something worthwhile and focusing that motivation upon a task that is worth their commitment This university qualification was developed in collaboration with industry partners, such as Catholic Healthcare Australia and is designed for leaders of Catholic health, aged care, educational and social welfare organisations.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
12 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $2,363
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Intake
1st March, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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What you will study

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Catholic Culture, you must complete 40 credit points or four units.

Part A: Core units

  • Catholic Ethos and Care of the Person
  • Ethics in a Faith-Based Context
  • Catholic Social Thought in Practice
  • Leading the Mission in Catholic Organisations

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

This university qualification was developed in collaboration with industry partners, such as Catholic Healthcare Australia, and is designed for leaders of Catholic health, aged care, educational and social welfare organisations.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $2,363 (10-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $9,452
Indicative full-course fee: $9,452

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 40 credit point (4 units) course structure completed over 1 year part-time.

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.