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.

Candidates admitted to the course will: * hold a Class 1 or Class 2 division 1 Honours degree in a computing related discipline, or a Masters degree in a computing related discipline or another discipline deemed to be equivalent; * normally have at least five years of full-time (or equivalent) professional experience, a significant amount of which should be at middle and/or senior management level; * meet the University's English language proficiency requirements; * normally be required to certify that they have access to an appropriate organisation to carry out their empirical research work. These admission requirements are necessary to ensure that candidates have sufficient academic ability and professional experience to conduct research that leads to advanced, critical reflection on professional practice in information technology.  Intending applicants should contact CSU on 1800 334 733 or submit an online enquiry if they have any questions about the course.

Bachelor of Communication (with specialisations) Essential requirements for admission Minimum CSU English Language Proficiency requirements Applicants with higher education study 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 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. OR Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification or 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification. OR Applicants with work and life experience Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of no less than two years, and a formal interview or portfolio submission (see other admissions options below). OR 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) MyDay Regional Radio Endorsement Program Indigenous Access Program (IAP) CSU Diploma of General Studies Completion of a formal interview demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the quality, depth and relevance of the answers given in the interview* Submission of a portfolio of works (written, artwork and/or digital media) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the quality, depth and relevance presented in the portfolio* * If seeking admission via this method and secondary study has been (or will be) completed in the year immediately prior to commencement, applicants must have satisfied the requirements of the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or interstate equivalent (ATAR not required).

Master of Human Resource Management (with specialisations) For entry to the Master of Human Resource Management 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 in Human Resource Management 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 Human Resource Management and receive credit for applicable subjects. Graduate Certificate In Human Resource Management Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management 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 Human Resource Management and receive credit for applicable subjects.

Master of Health Services Management An undergraduate degree or eligible AHPRA registration where the current standard is a bachelor pass degree and 2 years of experience in the health services industry. Graduate Diploma of Health Services Management An undergraduate degree or eligible AHPRA registration where the current standard is a bachelor pass degree and 2 years of experience in the health services industry. Graduate Certificate in Leading Change (Health Services) An undergraduate degree or eligible AHPRA registration where the current standard is a bachelor pass degree and 2 years of experience in the health services industry. Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management An undergraduate degree or eligible AHPRA registration where the current standard is a bachelor pass degree and 2 years of experience in the health services industry. Admission requirements - Australian and New Zealand studentsFor Australian and New Zealand students there are two levels of entry for students undertaking the Master of Health Services Management:Entry type 1Students must hold an undergraduate degree and have at least two years' experience in the health industry. Students undertake 12 subjects (five core and seven elective subjects totalling 96 points). Applicants should also provide a comprehensive CV and letters of reference with their application to demonstrate professional experience. Entry type 2Students must hold an undergraduate degree and have completed or concurrently undertake a management trainee program sponsored by the Australian College of Health Services Executives (ACHSE). Students undertake eight subjects (five core and three elective subjects) in the Masters program and are awarded 32 points credit for the completion of the ACHSE program following the successful completion of those eight subjects. Admission requirements - Canadian studentsFor Canadian students, there is one level of entry for students undertaking the Master of Health Services Management. Students must hold an undergraduate degree and have at least two years' experience in the health industry. Students undertake 12 subjects (five core and seven elective subjects totalling 96 points).

Master of Education (Knowledge Networks and Digital Innovation) An applicant for admission to the degree of Master of Education (Knowledge Networks and Digital Innovation) must have the following qualifications: * A degree of Bachelor of Education or AQF equivalent from an approved tertiary institution; or * A degree of Bachelor of Education (Honours) or AQF equivalent from an approved tertiary institution; or * Hold a Bachelor’s degree or AQF equivalent from an approved tertiary institution with an end-on integrated professional teaching qualification (such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, or Bachelor of Teaching Secondary); or English Language Proficiency Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents. csu. edu. au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.

Bachelor of Communication (with specialisations) Essential requirements for admission Minimum CSU English Language Proficiency requirements Applicants with higher education study 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 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. OR Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification or 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification. OR Applicants with work and life experience Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of no less than two years, and a formal interview or portfolio submission (see other admissions options below). OR 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) MyDay Regional Radio Endorsement Program Indigenous Access Program (IAP) CSU Diploma of General Studies Completion of a formal interview demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the quality, depth and relevance of the answers given in the interview* Submission of a portfolio of works (written, artwork and/or digital media) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the quality, depth and relevance presented in the portfolio* * If seeking admission via this method and secondary study has been (or will be) completed in the year immediately prior to commencement, applicants must have satisfied the requirements of the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or interstate equivalent (ATAR not required).

Master of Contemporary Islamic Studies Applicants for the Master of Contemporary Islamic Studies must meet the following requirements. *          A completed Bachelors Degree (or AQF equivalent).   English Language Proficiency Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents. csu. edu. au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements. Graduate Diploma of Contemporary Islamic Studies Applicants for the Graduate Diploma of Contemporary Islamic Studies must meet the following requirements. *          A completed Bachelors Degree (or AQF equivalent) 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. Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Islamic Studies Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Islamic Studies must meet the following requirements. *          A completed Bachelor Degree (or AQF equivalent) in any discipline from a University or other tertiary education provider. OR *         Work expereince, within the same industry as the course profile, of no less than three years. 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.