Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 28 January 2016, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit its courses of study, at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow fields of Business and Management, Teacher Education, and Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

• Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Business
• Associate Degree in Ministry
• Master of Theology

Main reasons for the decision

Alphacrucis College Limited has:

• had no serious complaint made against any part of its higher education operations in the last five years, and no significant compliance problems in any assessment by any regulator
• well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design and approval, review and improvement mechanisms which include rigorous external review
• an active scholarly community and a demonstrated history of sustained scholarship and research outputs
• a history of successful operation as a higher education provider including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity
• a proven history of successful graduate outcomes and a range of strategies and resources to support students at all its locations, and
• has or is seeking professional accreditation and/or recognition within all the fields of education in which it offers courses.

Alphacrucis College Limited has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards for self-accrediting authority in relation to courses of study at AQF levels 5-10 in the following narrow fields of study:

• 0803 Business and Management
• 0701 Education, and
• 0917 Philosophy and Religious Studies.

The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 28 January 2016, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit its courses of study, at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow fields of Business and Management, Teacher Education, and Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

• Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Business
• Associate Degree in Ministry
• Master of Theology

Main reasons for the decision

Alphacrucis College Limited has:

• had no serious complaint made against any part of its higher education operations in the last five years, and no significant compliance problems in any assessment by any regulator
• well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design and approval, review and improvement mechanisms which include rigorous external review
• an active scholarly community and a demonstrated history of sustained scholarship and research outputs
• a history of successful operation as a higher education provider including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity
• a proven history of successful graduate outcomes and a range of strategies and resources to support students at all its locations, and
• has or is seeking professional accreditation and/or recognition within all the fields of education in which it offers courses.

Alphacrucis College Limited has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards for self-accrediting authority in relation to courses of study at AQF levels 5-10 in the following narrow fields of study:

• 0803 Business and Management
• 0701 Education, and
• 0917 Philosophy and Religious Studies.

The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 28 January 2016, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit its courses of study, at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow fields of Business and Management, Teacher Education, and Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

• Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Business
• Associate Degree in Ministry
• Master of Theology

Main reasons for the decision

Alphacrucis College Limited has:

• had no serious complaint made against any part of its higher education operations in the last five years, and no significant compliance problems in any assessment by any regulator
• well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design and approval, review and improvement mechanisms which include rigorous external review
• an active scholarly community and a demonstrated history of sustained scholarship and research outputs
• a history of successful operation as a higher education provider including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity
• a proven history of successful graduate outcomes and a range of strategies and resources to support students at all its locations, and
• has or is seeking professional accreditation and/or recognition within all the fields of education in which it offers courses.

Alphacrucis College Limited has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards for self-accrediting authority in relation to courses of study at AQF levels 5-10 in the following narrow fields of study:

• 0803 Business and Management
• 0701 Education, and
• 0917 Philosophy and Religious Studies.

The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 28 January 2016, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit its courses of study, at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow fields of Business and Management, Teacher Education, and Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

• Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Business
• Associate Degree in Ministry
• Master of Theology

Main reasons for the decision

Alphacrucis College Limited has:

• had no serious complaint made against any part of its higher education operations in the last five years, and no significant compliance problems in any assessment by any regulator
• well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design and approval, review and improvement mechanisms which include rigorous external review
• an active scholarly community and a demonstrated history of sustained scholarship and research outputs
• a history of successful operation as a higher education provider including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity
• a proven history of successful graduate outcomes and a range of strategies and resources to support students at all its locations, and
• has or is seeking professional accreditation and/or recognition within all the fields of education in which it offers courses.

Alphacrucis College Limited has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards for self-accrediting authority in relation to courses of study at AQF levels 5-10 in the following narrow fields of study:

• 0803 Business and Management
• 0701 Education, and
• 0917 Philosophy and Religious Studies.

The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

Self-Accrediting Authority

Report on Excelsia College

TEQSA has, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), authorised Excelsia College to self-accredit courses of study up to Level 9 of the AQF, in the following broad and narrow fields of education.

• Education (ASCED 07)
• Society and Culture (ASCED 09)
• Performing Arts (ASCED 1001)

Main Reasons for Decision

Excelsia College demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study up to Level 9 of the AQF in the above broad and narrow fields of education. The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

Self-Accrediting Authority

Report on Excelsia College

TEQSA has, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), authorised Excelsia College to self-accredit courses of study up to Level 9 of the AQF, in the following broad and narrow fields of education.

• Education (ASCED 07)
• Society and Culture (ASCED 09)
• Performing Arts (ASCED 1001)

Main Reasons for Decision

Excelsia College demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study up to Level 9 of the AQF in the above broad and narrow fields of education. The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Sydney College of Divinity Ltd to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 22 June 2016, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Sydney College of Divinity Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow field of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

• Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice
• Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice (Korean)
• Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Ministry (Honours)
• Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
• Bachelor of Theology (Honours) (Korean)
• Bachelor of Theology (Korean)
• Diploma of Christian Studies
• Diploma of Christian Studies (Korean)
• Diploma of Theology
• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Arts (Korean)
• Graduate Diploma of Arts
• Graduate Diploma of Arts (Korean)
• Master of Arts
• Master of Arts (Korean)
• Master of Divinity
• Master of Divinity (Korean)
• Master of Theology
• Master of Theology (Korean)

Main reasons for the decision

Sydney College of Divinity Ltd has:

• A history of successful operation as a higher education provider, including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity.
• Well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design, approval and review processes, including comprehensive external review.
• Highly experienced administrative and teaching staff.
• An active scholarly community with a significant and sustained history of scholarship and research outputs.
• A proven history of successful graduate outcomes.
• Sydney College of Divinity Ltd demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study at AQF level 5-10 in the narrow field of Philosophy and Religious Studies. The scope of the assessment included all Australian and overseas sites.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Sydney College of Divinity Ltd to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 22 June 2016, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Sydney College of Divinity Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow field of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

• Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice
• Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice (Korean)
• Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Ministry (Honours)
• Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
• Bachelor of Theology (Honours) (Korean)
• Bachelor of Theology (Korean)
• Diploma of Christian Studies
• Diploma of Christian Studies (Korean)
• Diploma of Theology
• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Arts (Korean)
• Graduate Diploma of Arts
• Graduate Diploma of Arts (Korean)
• Master of Arts
• Master of Arts (Korean)
• Master of Divinity
• Master of Divinity (Korean)
• Master of Theology
• Master of Theology (Korean)

Main reasons for the decision

Sydney College of Divinity Ltd has:

• A history of successful operation as a higher education provider, including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity.
• Well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design, approval and review processes, including comprehensive external review.
• Highly experienced administrative and teaching staff.
• An active scholarly community with a significant and sustained history of scholarship and research outputs.
• A proven history of successful graduate outcomes.
• Sydney College of Divinity Ltd demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study at AQF level 5-10 in the narrow field of Philosophy and Religious Studies. The scope of the assessment included all Australian and overseas sites.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Sydney College of Divinity Ltd to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 22 June 2016, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Sydney College of Divinity Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow field of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

• Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice
• Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice (Korean)
• Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Ministry (Honours)
• Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
• Bachelor of Theology (Honours) (Korean)
• Bachelor of Theology (Korean)
• Diploma of Christian Studies
• Diploma of Christian Studies (Korean)
• Diploma of Theology
• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Arts (Korean)
• Graduate Diploma of Arts
• Graduate Diploma of Arts (Korean)
• Master of Arts
• Master of Arts (Korean)
• Master of Divinity
• Master of Divinity (Korean)
• Master of Theology
• Master of Theology (Korean)

Main reasons for the decision

Sydney College of Divinity Ltd has:

• A history of successful operation as a higher education provider, including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity.
• Well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design, approval and review processes, including comprehensive external review.
• Highly experienced administrative and teaching staff.
• An active scholarly community with a significant and sustained history of scholarship and research outputs.
• A proven history of successful graduate outcomes.
• Sydney College of Divinity Ltd demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study at AQF level 5-10 in the narrow field of Philosophy and Religious Studies. The scope of the assessment included all Australian and overseas sites.