Charles Sturt University (CSU) Courses

Master of Environmental Management (with specialisations) A completed Bachelor Degree (or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent) in a relevant discipline related to the course profile from a recognised University or other tertiary education provider. OR A completed Honours degree in any field from a University or other tertiary education provider (or equivalent). OR Relevant industry or professional experience within the same industry as the course profile, of at least five years full time or equivalence, demonstrated by a detailed resume. AND STANDARD English Language Proficiency requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents. csu. edu. au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.

Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) To be admitted in the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) applicants will: be of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background; and demonstrate an aptitude to undertake this course through previous relevant experiences in the field of mental health and Indigenous issues; AND, if required: have completed a bridging program.

Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Audiovisual Archiving must meet the following admission requirements: A completed Bachelor degree (or AQF equivalent). OR Demonstrated work experience of 3 years full time equivalence within the field of study or equivalent  AND English Language Proficiency Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents. csu. edu. au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.

Master of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) Candidates for admission to the Master of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) degree shall: either hold a Bachelor degree in a related area, or have qualified for an equivalent award; or  have completed the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) or subjects deemed equivalent by the Course Coordinator. Candidates for admission to the Executive Masters in International Police Leadership shall: Hold a Bachelor degree in a related area, or have qualified for an equivalent award, or Have completed the requirements of the Canadian Police College Executive Development Program Additionally, a number of police jurisdictions have credit arrangements with awards in AGSPS , and prospective applicants should discuss these with the Course Coordinator. Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) Either hold a Bachelor degree in a related field, OR have qualified for an equivalent award OR have completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management(Policing and Security) or subjects deemed equivalent by Course Coordinator. Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) either hold a Bachelor degree in a related field, or have qualified for an equivalent award OR be able to prove experience in a leadership and management role to the satisfaction of the Course Coordinator

Bachelor of Emergency Management Applicants for the Bachelor of Emergency Management must meet the following Admission Requirements: At least one year's work experience (paid or voluntary) in an industry, organisation, agency or enterprise that has emergency management roles and responsibilities demonstrated by a detailed resume. English Language Proficiency Minimum CSU English Language Proficiency Requirements apply.

Applicants for the Bachelor of Human Services (with specialisations) must meet the following requirements: A recognised diploma (or AQF equivalent) from a Registered Training Organisation with a work place learning component (refer to credit and pathways section for details) OR An ATAR of 65 (including adjustment factors) OR Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies OR A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification undertaken post-secondary schooling OR 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification OR Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies OR Successful completion of the CSU Indigenous Access Program OR Successful application via the Schools Recommendation Scheme AND Standard English Language Proficiency requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents. csu. edu. au/apply/english-language  for the specific requirements.

Applicants for the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) Honours must meet the following Admission Requirements: * Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited undergraduate program within the previous five years with a Grade Point Average of no less than 6. 0 (a Distinction average) in core level 2 & 3 psychology subjects (equivalent full-time) of  the accredited sequence. OR * Completion of an APAC accredited Graduate Diploma program within the previous five years with a Grade Point Average of 6. 0 excluding any introductory psychology subjects. AND * Completion of PSY301 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology with Charles Sturt University or the equivalent from an APAC accredited program. OR * Completion of PSY 461 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology with Charles Sturt University or the equivalent from an APAC accredited program.     English Language Proficiency An Academic IELTS with a minimum score of 6 with no individual score below 5. 5 or a qualification deemed by CSU to be equivalent as outlined in the CSU Concordance Table.

Candidates for admission to the Doctor of Social Work shall: * have completed a Class 1 or Class 2 Division 1 Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) degree OR * have a master degree in social work  or human services by coursework attained at a Distinction average (6. 0) or better OR * have a master degree by research in social work or human services, and have at least three years of full-time-equivalent professional practice in social work or human services AND * meet the University's English language proficiency requirements. Variation to admission requirements based on alternative academic qualifications will be provisionally assessed by the Course Director and a recommendation on admission made to the Research Committee.

Master of Cloud Computing and Virtualisation For entry to the Master of Cloud Computing and Virtualisation applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution. Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing and Virtualisation on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Cloud Computing and Virtualisation and receive credit for applicable subjects.  Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing and Virtualisation Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing and Virtualisation on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Cloud Computing and Virtualisation and receive credit for applicable subjects.

Applicants for the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) must meet the following admission requirements: A completed Bachelor’s Degree (or AQF equivalent) in any discipline from a University or other tertiary education provider AND Completion of a minimum of 6 of the 8 required university-level subjects which align with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements for K-6 teaching (may be within Bachelor Degree) AND Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements as detailed below.   Applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds are deemed to meet ELP requirements if they: * were born in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, USA, United Kingdom or South Africa and have completed at least one qualification in one of  those countries and the language in which the qualification was undertaken was  English; OR * were not born in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, USA, United Kingdom or South Africa but have completed senior secondary study or at  least a diploma in one of these countries and the  language in which the qualification was undertaken was English; OR * achieve an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7. 5 (with no score below 7 in reading and writing, and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening).   Refer to the Concordance Tables at http://futurestudents. csu. edu. au/apply/english-language  for equivalent measures in other tests.   Testing results must be within two years from the date of your application for admission. The ELP requirements apply to both domestic and international applicants. Offer may be conditional on meeting ELP requirements; if so, applicants will be required to provide evidence of meeting these requirements before the start of studies.

Master of Ethics and Legal Studies Bachelor degree or as a minimum a TAFE Diploma/Certificates and/or work history that demonstrates holding a senior position demonstrating relevant work experience.

Students must have completed a MBA degree or Masters Degree in Business, or hold an equivalent qualification from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or hold an international qualification deemed to be equivalent (as determined by NOOSR). To gain entry to the program students will normally have achieved a credit average (or equivalent) in their MBA (or equivalent) studies as a demonstration of their capacity to undertake postgraduate work at an advanced level. In addition to acceptable academic qualifications, an applicant for admission shall: have a minimum of five years of relevant business experience, and be working in business or have access to business such that the practical requirements of the program and the research can be undertaken. Intending applicants should contact the Sub-Dean, Graduate Studies to discuss the proposal before submitting the prescribed application form. In addition, applicants must complete a form describing their area of interest, which should accompany their application. Please phone info. csu on 1800 334 733 or make an online enquiry for the contact details of the appropriate person.