New Courses on Offer at ACU

ACU has introduced a range of new and/or revised courses ensuring students get to study courses that are as current as possible.  Some of these courses include - 

 

  • Commencing in Semester 1 2026, the Bachelor of Psychological Science/Master of Teaching (Primary) will be offering students the unique opportunity to gain a deep foundation in psychology to support a career in teaching.  This course is pending approval, and more details will then be made available.

     
  • The Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice was offered for the first time this year, and part of the course includes students undertaking a 40-100 hour work experience in either the criminal justice sector or in a position related to psychology.

 

  • The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years) (Accelerated) was developed in response to workforce needs in the early childhood sector, the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years) (Accelerated) program offers Diploma trained educators working in paid employment in early childhood settings, the opportunity to graduate with a four-year equivalent early childhood teaching qualification in 18 months while continuing to work.  
    Victorian students will graduate in 18 months with the equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree. Financial support is available to cover the cost of your studies, and you can complete the degree while you continue to work.  Find out more at here.

 

  • The Bachelor of Psychological Science and the Bachelor of Nutrition Science allows for greater insights into both areas. The Bachelor of Nutrition Science focuses on general health care, chronic disease management, Indigenous health and other emerging areas of need and students will gain an understanding of the science behind food and nutrition including human physiology and biochemistry. The APAC-accredited psychology component includes lifespan development, biological, social and abnormal psychology, individual differences, psychological and research methods, as well as other areas of applied psychology.  

 

Browse New Courses at ACU to learn about all the offerings.