ACU National has three faculties: Arts and Sciences; Education; and Health Sciences. Within the Arts and Sciences faculty are there also two sub-faculties: Business and Informatics; and Philosophy and Theology. Each faculty is headed by a Dean, supported by a Deputy Dean. Courses are offered in each faculty at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The three foundation faculties are divided into schools:
Arts and sciences
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences operates on all campuses and offers degrees in Arts, Business, Environmental Science, Hotel Management, Information Systems, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Theology and Visual Arts and Design. The faculty also comprises the two sub-faculties of Business and Informatics; and Philosophy and Theology.
Education
The Faculty of Education, through its various schools, is a major provider of primary and secondary teachers in the Catholic, private and public systems. The faculty operates on the Brisbane, Strathfield, Canberra, Ballarat and Melbourne campuses. Courses offered include undergrad and postgrad teacher training, Aboriginal education, adult and community education and higher research degrees. The Faculty of Education also offers postgraduate courses through learning centres in Karachi, Mauritius and New Zealand.
Health Sciences
The Faculty of Health Sciences offers degrees in nursing, midwifery and exercise science. Nursing and midwifery are offered on the Brisbane, North Sydney, Ballarat and Melbourne campuses. Exercise science is offered on the Melbourne and Strathfield campuses only.
Institute of Legal Studies
The Institute of Legal Studies was established at the end of 2005 and is set up to cater for those who need legal knowledge as part of their career but do not wish to study for a law degree. The institute's courses are targeted at education and health professionals as well as those working in the area of human rights and social justice.
ACUcom
ACUcom is ACU National's continuing education division and offers a range of business, vocational and international courses. It is based in NSW, Queensland and Victoria. Courses include postgraduate certificates in TESOL and inclusive education as well as VET and business short courses.