Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Philosophy / Bachelor of Theology in Perth Australia | The University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Notre Dame Australia
|
Perth Australia
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Qualification
Dual Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
33,810
(c. USD23,792.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Bachelor of Philosophy/Bachelor of Theology combined program at The University of Notre Dame Australia immerses students in diverse subjects ranging from Sacramental and Moral Theology to Critical Thinking, Metaphysics, and Philosophy of the Human Person. This dual degree delivers thorough training in both philosophy and theology within the Western intellectual tradition, equipping graduates with advanced critical thinking, reasoning, and argumentation skills – valuable abilities for any professional path and all aspects of life. The program allows students to explore these interconnected fields within a Catholic academic environment, following the Ratio for Australia framework and responding to the 2011 Decree on Ecclesiastical Philosophy Studies Reform, meeting requirements for both seminarians and religious education students.
This combined degree reflects Notre Dame Australia's dedication to Catholic intellectual traditions by integrating rigorous philosophical and theological studies. Structured as a five-year full-time program, it examines Western philosophy's evolution while continuously engaging with theologically significant concepts. Students will master fundamental philosophical concepts while simultaneously studying Church teachings and Catholic theological traditions. The curriculum traces Western thought from ancient philosophy through medieval and modern periods, preparing students to address current philosophical and theological challenges.
Theology studies in this program delve deep into Catholic tradition, exploring the Church's historical development. Students develop skills in both philosophical reflection and theological analysis, employing methodologies that examine intellectual history, contemporary thought, Scripture, and Tradition. This enables profound contemplation of the Trinity, Christ's life and teachings, and the dynamic interplay between faith and reason throughout history.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Fremantle Entry Requirements
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
OR
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher, a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects,
OR
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University.
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
STAT scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section are required
OR
Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 70 or above
OR
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.
Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.
Sydney Entry Requirements
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 4 in English, a minimum average of Bands 4s and an overall minimum average HSC mark of 70% in HSC Category A Courses (or Interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP, or
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Other University Studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. A minimum number of 4 successfully completed subjects
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University.
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
IELTS - 6.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0
TOEFL ibt - 73 overall and no other band score lower than 18
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
OR
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher, a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects,
OR
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University.
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
STAT scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section are required
OR
Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 70 or above
OR
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.
Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.
Sydney Entry Requirements
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 4 in English, a minimum average of Bands 4s and an overall minimum average HSC mark of 70% in HSC Category A Courses (or Interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP, or
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Other University Studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. A minimum number of 4 successfully completed subjects
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University.
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
IELTS - 6.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0
TOEFL ibt - 73 overall and no other band score lower than 18
Tuition
AUD
33,810