STUDY

Perhaps you’re in a similar boat to some of the following examples listed below.
You may actually have a sense as to why you are pursuing biblical studies and the ‘why’ behind your desire to study can help us help you to head in the right study direction and achieve the outcome you need and pursue the things you sense God is calling you to.

Whether you are are thinking about study, or are current student with ACOM, you will need to be stay up to date with the Student Handbook. This Handbook is your guide to your study, including information on; courses, policies and procedures.

Check out the Higher Education Handbook on our Resources page.

Here’s a snapshot overview of what you need to know as you enter your studies with ACOM. We’re sure there’ll be questions along the way, however it’s good to start somewhere. Let us know if you have something you require answered.

Students can pay their fees up front or access the Australian Government’s FeeHelp system. FeeHelp is a Commonwealth loan scheme that assists eligible students to pay all or part of their higher education fees. FeeHelp can be used for all ACOM qualifications except the Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation.
For approximate costs, see specific awards from page 18 onwards.

Students can study part time or full time. ACOM operates on a trimester basis, with formation units being taken over the course of the full year.
A full-time load is considered to be six to nine units, which is usually two to three units per trimester with one year-long unit. A part-time load is usually two to three units per year.

Required readings are provided for students with online library access for further research.
Some units may require the purchase of a textbook which will be indicated on our website.

Each unit at ACOM has 143 demand hours. These are the number of hours that we expect you will need to complete the unit. The nominal hours are broken up as follows:

Online readings and study sessions – 41 hours
Assignments – 51 hours
Student Ministry Placement – 30 hours
Face to Face Learning or equivalent – 21 hours

For each unit we recommend that you have the margin in your average week to spend approximately 10 hours studying (with more required during peak assessment periods).

ACOM assessments are essay based and do not usually involve exams. Units may also include online quizzes and practical assessments that are completed in your ministry setting.
Essays and assignment dates are clearly published in Moodle and all tasks must be submitted to pass the unit.

To study with ACOM, you will require access to a computer with internet connection. You will also require an email address that we can use to contact you.
For assessment writing, we require the use of a word-processing program such as Microsoft Word.

All ACOM units have an integrated learning component. This is where you integrate what you are learning into your ministry environment, students will be required to identify a supervisor in their ministry environment (this might be a church, school, chaplaincy or welfare organisation).
The supervisor will assist you to reflect on your learning. Postgraduate and cohort students can work with an ACOM supervisor in their action-reflection learning.

All ACOM units have an integrated learning component. This is where you integrate what you are learning into your ministry environment, students will be required to identify a supervisor in their ministry environment (this might be a church, school, chaplaincy or welfare organisation).
The supervisor will assist you to reflect on your learning. Postgraduate and cohort students can work with an ACOM supervisor in their action-reflection learning.