Equipping women to serve Christ

Mary Andrews College exists to equip women to serve Christ. Through growing in their knowledge and understanding of God’s Word and by developing practical ministry skills, they will be equipped for ministry in the church, the community and the world. We do this by providing a flexible learning environment that enables students to study in hybrid mode either “in person” at our Sydney city campus or online via Zoom in “real time” from wherever they are in Australia.

Mary Andrews College’s particular areas of specialisation are pastoral care, mental health and disability.

Mary Andrews College was established in 1891 as an Anglican College for training women. The college, under the umbrella of its parent organisation Anglican Deaconess Ministries, is independent of the Diocese and welcomes people of all denominations and ages to study. We also welcome men to study with us.

View all courses available at Mary Andrews College here

College facilities

Size of ACT college

Small (30 to 100 students)

Delivery modes

On-campus and off-campus options available

Overseas students

Mary Andrews College currently does not accept overseas students.

See here for further details for overseas student information.

Provision of academic and study skills support services, including English language support

Students are encouraged to view ACT’s Student Support Services page for information about academic and study skills support services available. In addition, the following are services available at Mary Andrews College:

  • Direct services provided by college by specialist staff:
    • Rev Kate Snell, Dean of Students
    • Rachel Ciano, Dean of Academic Development
    • Erin Elton, Library Assistant
  • Each semester, the college provides assignment writing workshops
  • ‘Return to Learn’ sessions run by the Dean of Students in recognition of the fact that many of our students are returning to formal education for the first time in many years and feel daunted by this prospect.
  • Assignment Handbook which details how to write an essay and includes a style guide for referencing.
  • Further resources on the Learning Management System, including videos on how to use online platforms such as EBSCO

Provision of counselling services

ACT and its colleges have a strong commitment to student wellbeing. Students are encouraged to view ACT’s Student Support Services page for information about personal and counselling support services available, as well as links to relevant ACT policies and processes in place to provide support to students. In addition, the following services are available to students studying at Mary Andrews College:

Referrals can be provided for more complex support matters. Mary Andrews College primarily refers students to the following independent services:

  • Anglicare
  • Centre for Effective Living
  • The Mind Space
  • Family Systems Practice
  • Denton Psychology
  • Bridges Counselling
  • Cottage Counselling

Library

The library provides a wide range of digital resources, as well as a physical collection of over 9,000 monographs. Information about the library and services are available here.

Learning spaces - lecture / tutorial rooms

2 Lecture rooms:
Number of seats/study spaces: 50

1 Library:
Number of seats/study spaces available for private study: 3

Number of additional seats/study spaces available for private study: 4

Learning spaces - Informal spaces

1 space available, for group study, private study, recreational activities, socialising, and discussions with lecturers and tutors outside of a classroom setting.

1 additional balcony space: 8-10 spaces available

Learning spaces - shared meals areas available to students

Dining Area:
Number of seats/study spaces: 10

Residential accommodation for students

No on-campus accommodation is available for students. Students are referred to external services – Anglicare, government accommodation services

Enrolment and application processes

For information about the enrolment process, including any relevant standards of behaviour and college ethos, click here.

Contacts

Prospective Students – contact the Dean of Students, Kate Snell

Current students – contact the Dean of Students, Kate Snell

For support, see the Student Support Officers

For incidents or information about Sexual Assault or Sexual Harassment, there is a designated SASH Contact Officer

College academic timetable / unit offering

View the academic timetable

College calendar and key dates

View upcomign events at Mary Andrews College here

College website

Visit mac.edu.au