Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Australian Catholic University is a publicly funded university and we welcome students and staff of all beliefs and backgrounds at our six campuses across Australia.

We have over 33,000 students from 160 countries that come from various religious and cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal access to education for all.

We empower our students to think critically, ethically and to bring about change in their communities and professions.

Our campuses and class sizes are small and students benefit from our individualised approach to quality teaching.

Ranked and recognised

We are the largest Catholic university in the English-speaking world and ranked in the top three per cent of universities worldwide* and recognised as one of the world’s top young universities.**

We are equal first for five fields of research in Australia - our institutes, centres and faculties boast internationally-renowned scholars, and produce world-class research. 

We are highly ranked by The Good Universities Guide 2018 for Full-Time Employment and  Starting Salary, and achieve five stars for Overall Experience, Skills Development and Learner Engagement, assuring you a high-quality academic and social experience.

Reputation

Not only are we Australia's largest educator of nurses, but we also have leading criminal lawyers, recognised business professionals and international artists amongst our academic staff. We are also home to multiple research institutes and are committed to the ongoing training of outstanding researchers.

Practical experience

With close links to industry, our undergraduate courses give students opportunities to undertake work placements, internships or volunteering programs while studying to ensure they are prepared for the world beyond the classroom.

Community engagement is a core part of every student’s experience at ACU and is embedded in our courses.

Location

ACU international students can choose to study in five exciting cities around Australia — Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and Ballarat. Students also have the opportunity to transfer between campuses to experience more of the beautiful country.

ACU is globally connected. We have relationships with more than 200 universities and educational institutions in over 40 countries around the world. More than 1,000 ACU students go overseas each year as part of their ACU degree.

Affordable 

ACU is one of the most affordable institutions in Australia. With accredited and recognised courses, we offer students an excellent return on investment. 

A range of scholarships are on offer for international students, including the International Student Scholarship which covers 50 per cent of full-time tuition fees. This is awarded each year to 20 commencing undergraduate and postgraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence. 

What can you study at ACU?

• Accounting, Finance, Business, Marketing
• Biomedical Science
• Business Information Systems, IT
• Clinical Counselling
• Digital Media
• Education, Teaching
• Exercise/Sport Science 
• Global Studies, International Development
• Health Science
•  Law
• Management (MBA)
• Nursing, Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Philosophy, Theology
• Psychology
• Public Health
• Social/Youth Work
•  Speech Pathology
• Visual Arts and Design

*QS World University Rankings 2018

**Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2017