Students choose Avondale because it is Christian, small and private. Degrees and double degrees are offered with majors in English, Communication, History, Geography, Visual Arts, Music, International Development, Religion, Biblical Studies, Theology, Secondary Teaching, Primary Teaching, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Biology, Bio-medical Biology, Food and Nutrition, Pathology, Mathematics, Information Technology, Accounting, Marketing, Management, and Nursing. Certificates or diplomas are offered in aviation, business, human resources, marketing, sales and outdoor recreation. Italicised denotes Masters level courses are offered in these fields. Masters degrees are also offered in Education, Leadership and Management (Administration, Education or Health), Advanced Practice Nursing, and Health.
