Audit Students

Audit students are defined as those who wish to enrol in a unit without pursuing academic credit.

Audit students:

  • are advised that places for audit students are limited, or may not be available in any given unit from time to time;
  • must be 18 years old as of the first day of classes
  • may apply to enrol in a unit designed for award students, with the permission of the relevant Lecturer, on the understanding that such units are presented at award level;
  • may enrol in a maximum of four units presented at award level;
  • must demonstrate that they satisfy any prerequisite knowledge that might be required of the unit(s) being considered for enrolment;
  • may apply to enrol in a unit that is delivered via on-campus weekly lectures or distance education (online);
  • will be welcome to attend weekly lectures either in person on campus or via video-conferencing;
  • will be entitled to access all handouts, readings, audio-visual recordings, and photocopies normally distributed to award students;
  • are kindly asked to reserve their questions and comments until the end of class sessions, or during recess between sessions, so that priority may be given to award students;
  • will not be required to complete assessment tasks prescribed for award students, and do not have the privilege of assessment; and
  • may request a statement acknowledging participation in such units from the Registrar

If English is a second language, a prospective audit student must have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS, or equivalent) score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in all bands of the ‘academic format’ of the test.

The application process is paper-based.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must:

  • complete an ENROLMENT FORM (PDF) and submit it to the Registrar two (2) weeks prior to the commencement of the relevant semester (see Important Dates)
  • provide a scanned pdf copy of their Driver Licence or government approved photo identification card.
  • pay the applicable fee as noted on the enrolment form
             Standard Audit Student Fee: $510
             Orthodox Clergymen (incl. wife & children), St Andrew’s Alumni, Church Volunteers: $340
             Students currently enrolled in any course of study with St Andrew’s: $170
 
Last updated: 1 December 2025
 

Introducing the Master of Greek Philosophy

Greek philosophy remains foundational to the history of ideas in the Western and Eastern traditions. It has shaped disciplines as diverse as theology, ethics, politics, science, and metaphysics. In particular, the writings of Plato, Aristotle, and the later Hellenistic and Byzantine philosophers have exercised enduring influence on Christian theology, especially in the Patristic and medieval Byzantine periods.

The Master of Greek Philosophy offers an intensive program engaging the seminal figures, texts, and ideas of the ancient Greek and Byzantine philosophical traditions, the award further cultivates high-level critical and analytical abilities and fosters independent scholarly inquiry.

The Master of Greek Philosophy cultivates advanced capacity for critical engagement with the key figures, texts, and ideas of the ancient and Byzantine Greek philosophical tradition, preparing graduates to integrate these insights in further scholarly research, higher education, ministry, or other cultural and professional spheres.