What Perth Bible College does

Perth Bible College (PBC) is a privately held, interdenominational, evangelical higher education institution headquartered at 1 College Court, Karrinyup, Perth, Western Australia. Founded in 1930 and operating as Perth Bible College Pty Ltd, the college delivers accredited theological education and Christian counselling training from Certificate IV through Master's level under multiple regulatory credentials, including TEQSA provider status (PRV12165), CRICOS provider status (00986G), ASQA registration (RTO 46482), and Member Institution standing with the Australian University College of Divinity (AUCD, PRV12045). PBC's core offerings span ministry pathways (Diploma of Ministry, Bachelor of Ministry, Master of Divinity), counselling pathways (Diploma of Counselling, Bachelor of Counselling, Master of Counselling with eligibility for Australian Counselling Association registration), chaplaincy specialisations, and supporting certificates and graduate diplomas. Course delivery is structured around a hybrid model that combines on-campus lectures with the Moodle-based "PBC Online" portal, Zoom-based livestreaming, and recorded asynchronous content; lecture rooms are equipped with smart TVs, Macs, Bluetooth microphones, cameras, and smartboards to unify face-to-face and online students. The institution also provides 24 self-contained on-campus accommodation units, library resources including reciprocal access to Murdoch University, and student support services such as online pastoral care.

PBC generates revenue primarily through per-unit tuition fees (approximately A$2,600/unit at undergraduate level; A$3,010-A$3,500/unit at postgraduate level, with full qualifications ranging from A$10,400 for an Undergraduate Certificate to A$72,240 for a 24-unit Master's), supplemented by campus accommodation rentals (A$300-A$390/week), FEE-HELP loans for eligible Australian citizens, miscellaneous fees (A$300 overseas enrollment, A$500 overseas application, transcript and parchment fees), and student work contracts that subsidise fees in exchange for campus duties. The student body is split between domestic and international cohorts under CRICOS-registered programs, with average class sizes of 8-15 students. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the institutional website (pbc.wa.edu.au), social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), email marketing via Mailchimp, alumni testimonials, on-campus events, and referrals from churches, missions organisations, and Christian ministries. Distribution is also event- and compliance-driven on the international side, operating under the ESOS Framework with support for student visa applications.

Name

Perth Bible College

Legal name

Perth Bible College Pty Ltd

Website

https://pbc.wa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Perth Bible College is a privately held, interdenominational higher education institution in Perth, Australia, founded in 1930, delivering accredited theological and Christian counselling qualifications from Certificate IV to Master's level to domestic and international students through hybrid on-campus and online delivery.

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Product category

Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA), Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Christian counselling
• Biblical studies
• Ministry training
• Vocational education

Headquarters

HQ city

Karrinyup, Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: PBC generates revenue primarily through course tuition fees charged per unit or per course. Fees vary by qualification level: Undergraduate Certificate $10,400 (4 units), Diploma $20,800 (8 units), Bachelor $62,400 (24 units), Graduate Certificate $12,160, Graduate Diploma $24,080, Master $36,120-$72,240.
2. FEE-HELP Loan Scheme: PBC is registered to offer FEE-HELP for eligible Australian students, providing income-contingent loans for tuition fees. This enables students to defer payment while studying.
3. Campus Accommodation: Revenue generated from renting self-contained units on campus to students. Weekly rates: 1 Bedroom $300, 2 Bedroom $330, 3 Bedroom $360-$390 depending on amenities.
4. Miscellaneous Fees: Additional revenue streams including overseas enrollment fees ($300 per trimester), student amenities fees, application fees ($500 for overseas), transcript fees, and parchment fees.
5. Work Contracts: PBC offers work contracts enabling students to subsidize fees in exchange for performing cleaning, library, or maintenance duties around campus.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Perth Bible College delivers accredited theological and Christian counselling courses from Certificate IV through Master's level via both VET and Higher Education pathways. Programs cover biblical studies, ministry, chaplaincy, and Christian counselling, and are offered through on-campus, online, Livestream, and hybrid study modes to domestic and international students. The college also offers on-campus self-contained accommodation units and supplementary personal/professional learning options such as audit study, seminars, and micro-learning.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care VET-level qualification (CHC42315) providing foundational training in chaplaincy and pastoral care for individuals pursuing ministry and pastoral support roles.
• Certificate IV in Ministry and Theology VET-level qualification (11237NAT) providing foundational training in ministry and theology for individuals entering Christian ministry.
• Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry (HE) Higher Education undergraduate certificate providing introductory theological and ministry training over four units, priced at $10,400.
• Diploma of Counselling (VET) VET-level diploma (CHC51015) providing foundational training in counselling for those pursuing professional or pastoral counselling roles.
• Diploma of Counselling (HE) Higher Education diploma providing advanced theological integration with counselling theory and practice.
• Diploma of Ministry and Theology (VET) VET-level diploma (11238NAT) delivering structured ministry and theological training at the diploma level.
• Diploma of Ministry (HE)

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates eligible for professional registration with Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Australian University College of Divinity (AUCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPBC is a Member Institution of AUCD (TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12045, CRICOS Provider: 02948J). AUCD is a Commonwealth Government recognized Higher Education Provider offering accredited higher education courses in biblical and theology studies. PBC delivers select programs including Bachelor of Counselling, Graduate Diploma of Counselling, Graduate Certificate in Counselling, Master of Arts, Master of Counselling, Master of Divinity, and Master of Theology in partnership with AUCD.
• Murdoch UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPBC maintains a reciprocal arrangement with Murdoch University, giving PBC students free access to Murdoch University's library facilities.
• ReventureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPBC collaborates with Reventure as part of industry partnerships to provide educational experiences that enrich both students and staff with a focus on student-centered education.
• Waverley Abbey CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPBC collaborates with Waverley Abbey College as part of industry partnerships to provide educational experiences that enrich both students and staff with a focus on student-centered education.
• Australian College of Christian StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPBC collaborates with the Australian College of Christian Studies supported by partnerships with organizations such as Reventure and Waverley Abbey College to provide educational experiences.
• Australian Counselling Association (ACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPBC counselling graduates (Bachelor of Counselling, Graduate Diploma of Counselling, Master of Counselling) are eligible for professional registration with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), enhancing career opportunities in professional and pastoral counselling settings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tabor College: Adelaide-based theological college (with Tasmania heritage) offering ministry, education and counselling pathways via AUCD. Comparable in theological orientation, course stack and ACA-eligible counselling credentials.
• Morling College: Sydney-based Baptist theological college providing Bible, ministry, counselling and education degrees accredited through AUCD. Directly comparable in scope (Certificate to Master's), theological orientation, AUCD membership and ACA-aligned counselling pathway.
• Bible College SA: South Australian evangelical Bible college offering ministry, theology and pastoral care training at AQF levels from certificate through master. Directly comparable regional peer with similar denominational breadth and program structure.
• Queensland Theological College: Brisbane-based evangelical theological college delivering ministry and biblical studies programs. Comparable to PBC in denomination stance, course levels and AUCD affiliation.
• Stirling Theological College: Melbourne-based theological college offering ministry, counselling and theology programs through AUCD. PBC's management team includes a former associate lecturer here, underscoring close comparability in course offering and accreditation pathway.
• Sydney Missionary and Bible College: Evangelical, interdenominational Bible college in Sydney focused on ministry, theology and mission training. Comparable to PBC in target students, theological ethos, course ladder and small-class ethos.
• Melbourne School of Theology: Interdenominational evangelical theological college in Melbourne offering biblical, ministry and counselling programs from certificate through master's level. Closely comparable to PBC in mission, interdenominational stance, course mix (including counselling), and reliance on FEE-HELP and CRICOS pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Alphacrucis University College: Larger Pentecostal-affiliated higher education provider offering theology, ministry, business and education degrees. Comparable in theological content and degree-granting role, but broader portfolio and bigger scale position it as an incumbent rather than a direct niche competitor.
• Avondale University: Australian faith-based university offering theology, education, nursing and business degrees. Comparable as a faith-based higher education provider with counselling-adjacent programs, but broader scope and larger scale distinguish it from PBC's specialized niche.
• Australian Catholic University: Major national university offering theology and counselling programs among a broad portfolio. Comparable in delivering accredited theological and counselling degrees in Australia, but operates at much larger scale and is not a focused Bible college.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PerthBibleCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/perthbiblecollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/perthbiblecollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/perth-bible-college

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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