Charles Sturt University (CSU) Courses

Applicants for the Diploma of Policing Investigations must meet the following Admission Requirements: * A current position in a military policing organisation. OR * Successful nomination for a position on the Australian Defence Force Investigator Course (ADFIC) or, successful completion of the Australian Defence Force Investigator Course. OR * Successful completion of the Service Police Basic Course, or its predecessor or replacement course conducted by the Australian Defence Force. OR * Successful completion of the Service Police Intermediate Course, or equivalent; or its predecessor or replacement course conducted by the Australian Defence Force. AND * Have obtained promotion to the rank of non-commissioned officer (NCO) within the Australian Defence Force, and the recognition of skills, training, and performance that promotion to that rank displays. English Language Proficiency Minimum CSU English Language Proficiency Requirements apply.

Applicants for the Diploma of Policing Investigations must meet the following Admission Requirements: * A current position in a military policing organisation. OR * Successful nomination for a position on the Australian Defence Force Investigator Course (ADFIC) or, successful completion of the Australian Defence Force Investigator Course. OR * Successful completion of the Service Police Basic Course, or its predecessor or replacement course conducted by the Australian Defence Force. OR * Successful completion of the Service Police Intermediate Course, or equivalent; or its predecessor or replacement course conducted by the Australian Defence Force. AND * Have obtained promotion to the rank of non-commissioned officer (NCO) within the Australian Defence Force, and the recognition of skills, training, and performance that promotion to that rank displays. English Language Proficiency Minimum CSU English Language Proficiency Requirements apply.

Master of Information Technology (with specialisations) For entry to the Master of Information Technology applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent).   Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Information Technology on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience.   Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Information Technology and receive credit for applicable subjects.    Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Applicants will normally be required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or a qualification deemed to be equivalent. However, applicants with other academic and/or professional qualifications acceptable to the University will also be considered.

Master of Business Leadership For entry to the Master of Business Leadership, applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent) PLUS relevant professional attainment/work experience.   Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Business Leadership on the basis of professional attainment/work experience. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, students will be eligible for admission to the Master of Business Leadership and receive credit for applicable subjects. Graduates of CSU's Graduate Diploma of Organisational Coaching and Leadership will be eligible for admission to the Master of Business Leadership with full credits as per IECL agreements. Graduate Certificate in Business Leadership Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent) PLUS relevant professional attainment/work experience. Applicants may also be considered on the basis of relevant professional attainment and/or work experience alone.

Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Applicants must hold an appropriate degree (i. e. , undergraduate Bachelor degree or AQF equivalent) from a recognised university, and have a minimum of one year relevant industry experience (or equivalent) related to their undergraduate degree. English Language Proficiency Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Refer to http://futurestudents. csu. edu. au/apply/english-language  for the specific requirements.

A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent. 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 IV or higher level qualification. OR 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification. OR A completed 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 Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of no less than two years. AND STANDARD English Language Proficiency requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents. csu. edu. au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.

Essential requirements for admission Higher CSU English Language Proficiency requirements For International students from non-English-speaking backgrounds: 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). Demonstrate minimum capability in the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) non-academic attribute and motivation requirements for effective teachers. Applicants with higher education study Successful completion of at least 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. Completed bridging or enabling course 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. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study A completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. Applicants with work and life experience Commissioned Officers from Australian Police, Fire, Mercantile Marine, Civil Aviation and Defence Forces (and related) can be admitted on the basis of rank, license, class, length of service and/or competencies achieved. Applicants with recent secondary education (within past two years) ATAR-based admission An ATAR of 65 (including adjustment factors) Other admission options Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) Indigenous Access Program (IAP) CSU Diploma of General Studies Elite Athletes Program

Master of Information Studies (with specialisations) A Bachelor’s or Master’s (or AQF equivalent) degree in any discipline. OR Work experience at a professional level of a minimum of 10 years full time equivalence in an information or cultural organisation such as an academic, public, school or corporate library, data or archival centre, government information agency, museum, gallery or other information or cultural organisation will be considered AND English Language Proficiency Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents. csu. edu. au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements. Graduate Certificate in Information Studies Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Information Studies must meet the following admission requirements: A completed Bachelor or Master’s degree (or AQF equivalent). OR Demonstrated work experience at a professional level of a minimum 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. This will apply to both domestic and international applicants. Offer may be conditional on ELP but applicants will be required to provide evidence of meeting these requirements before the start of studies.

Admission to the program is contingent upon: successful completion of Certificate III in Aboriginal Language or equivalent, and a personal statement documenting relevant professional or community expertise and/or experience. or a personal statement documenting relevant professional or community expertise and/or experience.   Examples of relevant professional or community expertise and/or experience could include: professional engagement with members of the Wiradjuri people in either paid employment or in a voluntary capacity; teaching Wiradjuri language in TAFE, VET private providers or schools; people working with, or in, the Wiradjuri community in social, support or other capacities. or a degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent).