FAQs

Returning to study can sometimes be hard. MAC provides a supportive study environment. If you need help and support at any stage of your study at MAC, our Dean of Students is available to work out with you how we can support you through your course.

If you feel that your study skills need a refresher, we also offer a ‘Return to Learn’ program before the beginning of each semester to help students brush up on study and essay skills before they commence their course at MAC. Many MAC students have also benefited from attending study skills workshops run periodically at MAC on topics such as referencing, using eBooks, and assignments.

Alternatively, it is possible to audit your first unit to see how the College works before committing to a full course at any level.

Auditing allows students to attend lectures and participate fully in class life without having to complete assignments. All of the units at MAC are able to be audited. If you audit a unit, it is important to remember that you do not receive credit for participation towards any kind of qualification; it is for your interest and enjoyment only. Fees for auditing units depends on the number of lecture hours and the level.

Yes, MAC runs an orientation program for all new students each semester. Orientation is held in hybrid mode in the week before each semester begins.

Orientation will help you to make the most of your study at MAC, to meet the staff involved in your training, and to be introduced to the different resources that you will need throughout your study at MAC.

Yes! If you’d like to study a unit without committing to an entire course, you’re welcome to enrol in a single unit of your choice. If later on, you decide to undertake a full course, we’re flexible enough to allow this unit to be credited towards it.

MAC has an application process that involves completing an online application form and providing the names of two referees. All applicants will also need to agree to MAC’s Code of Conduct which you can read ahead of applying.

Once your application to study has been approved, you will be sent an email with an invitation to enrol in your unit(s) for the coming year or semester and a link to the enrolment form.

Yes, in order to finish a course at any level, you must complete all of the assessments set for each unit.

If you would like to attend classes without having the complete the assessments, you can choose to audit a unit. Auditing means you can attend classes but not complete the assessments; however you would not receive a qualification or award at the completion of your study in that case.

No, if it is an intensive or similar unit, your unit’s classes may be held over a shorter length of time, but your assignments will be spread out over a manageable timeframe.

AUT Undergraduate Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma units:

Each 12 credit point unit in an AUT Undergraduate Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma requires 150 demand hours. This includes 36 hours of class time, plus additional time for completing required readings as well as researching and writing your assignments.

Each 8 credit point unit in an AUT Undergraduate Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma requires 100 demand hours. This includes 24 hours of class time, plus additional time for completing required readings as well as researching and writing your assignments.

To enrol in a unit for credit towards completing a course, the fees are different for each course level.

The 2026 fees are listed on the Fees page.

There are different maximum time limits for each course. Students can undertake 1 or more units each semester as they are able.

Australian University of Theology (AUT) Undergraduate Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma courses:

For the AUT Undergraduate Certificate courses, they can be completed in 0.5 years full time or in a maximum of 4 years part time, depending on the particular course. For the exact time limit for a particular course, see the AUT website.

For the AUT Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses, they can be completed in 1 - 1.5 years full time or in a maximum of 8 - 8.5 years part time, depending on the particular course. For the exact time limit for a particular course, see the Diploma courses page.

For the AUT Graduate Certificate and Graduate Certificate of Pastoral Care for Mental Health, there is a 2 year maximum time limit.

For the AUT Graduate Diploma, there is a 4 year maximum time limit.

Yes! Many of our students study our units online. Almost all our units are hybrid, which means we teach the units to students both in-person and online simultaneously. This means students across Australia can join into live classes together with the opportunity to ask questions, and get to know other students in their class through discussions and group work.

Yes! Each unit has an eLibrary set by the lecturer with online resources to specifically help you with your assignments for that unit. In addition, students get access to a range of online ebook and journal databases in order to undertake research for their assignments. Students who attend in person will also have access to our wonderful physical library, located on campus.

At MAC we try and make our assessments as practical and relevant as possible. You may be asked to write an essay on a particular topic, write short answers, write a reflection or other exercise. However, other assessments might require you to be more creative, e.g. create a PowerPoint presentation, develop a resource for Kids or Youth ministry, write a letter to a friend about what you have been learning in class, or even write a blog post.

MAC is blessed to have a world-class team of experienced and qualified lecturers who are passionate about their areas of theology and teaching. Find out more about the MAC lecturers here.