Charles Sturt University (CSU) Courses

Master of Cyber Security For entry to the Master of Cyber Security applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree in the IT area. Applicants without an undergraduate degree may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security 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 Cyber Security and receive credit for applicable subjects. Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security Applicants without an undergraduate degree may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security 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 Cyber Security and receive credit for applicable subjects.

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. 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 Islamic Studies (Honours) must meet the following requirements: * A completed CSU Bachelor of Islamic Studies or comparable degree from another tertiary institution. * Applicants will normally be required to have attained a credit average or better in the Level 2 and Level 3 subjects taken within the Bachelor of Islamic Studies or the comparable 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.

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

Master of Classical Arabic Applicants for the Master of Arts (Classical Arabic) must meet the following admission 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 Classical Arabic Applicants for the Graduate Diploma of Classical Arabic must meet the following requirements. *          A completed Bachelors Degree (or AQF equivalent) in any discipline from a University or other tertiary education provider. 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 Classical Arabic Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Classical Arabic must meet the following requirements. OR *          A completed Bachelor (or AQF equivalent) in any discipline from a University or other tertiary education provider. OR Three years full time equivalent industry experience or equivalent knowledge gained through alternate means.   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.

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. AND STANDARD English Language Proficiency requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents. csu. edu. au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements. NOTE Successful applicants who do not have an appropriate high school chemistry background are strongly recommended to undertake the chemistry subject offered in the University's Studylink supplementary program prior to commencing study in the course. Students entering the course mid-year may not be able to complete full-time study in their first session of enrolment. International students will only be able to commence on campus mid-year where their prior study is sufficient to gain credit for session one subjects.

Bachelor of Theology Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia, or New Zealand citizens: Applicants should have one of the following for admission to the CSU Bachelor of Theology: an ATAR of 65 or higher; or successful study at university level (minimum two subjects); or TAFE Cert III or higher VET qualification or equivalent industry qualifications; or successful completion of TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or a bridging program; or relevant industry experience of at least two years - this may include, but is not limited to, Church or NGO-type ministry, nursing or related healthcare professions ("the caring professions"), and school teaching at any level; or partial completion of TAFE Diploma level study (minimum 50 per cent). AND English language requirements: IELTS 6. 5 with no minimum score below 6. 0, or a qualification deemed by CSU to be equivalent; or HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary English) Minimum of 4 in English Language; or HKALE (Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination) D Pass in Use of English. (Read more at http://futurestudents. csu. edu. au/apply/english-language)   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. International Applicants: Ming Hua Theological College Hong Kong applicants must fulfil one of the following requirements: Aggregate score of 13 in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE). The HKDSE aggregate is based on the four core subjects, Chinese Language, Mathematics and Liberal Arts, and the best grade in one Category A elective subject, Category B and C subjects are not counted; or Attain a score of 2 in the HKALE a,b,d:or Pass two subjects in Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE); or Prior study at University with successful completion of at least two subjects; or Demonstrated industry experience (e. g. work in church or NGO-type ministry, nursing or related healthcare disciplines and school teaching) of at least two years, plus a letter of motivation and two letters of reference. And English language proficiency IELTS 6. 5 (at least 6. 0 in each component); or Level 4 in HKDSE English Language; or Grade D in HKALE Use of English where the attain a score of 2 in the HKALE a, b, d; or may need to change as attain a pass for any two subjects in HKALE;

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) In order to be considered for honours at the end of year two, students must achieve a minimum grade point average of 5. 0 Selection into the Honours stream depends on academic merit, the extent to which you have considered a potential project topic and the availability of appropriate supervisors. If selected, you will complete specific Honours subjects in your third and fourth year that replace standard subjects. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR of 75 (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 Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. OR A completed AQF Diploma or higher ( or equivalent). 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. AND English language requirements apply. An Academic IELTS of 6. 5 with no score below a 6. 5 in each of the individual skill areas or a qualification deemed equivalent.

Applicants for the Master of Human Services must meet the following admission requirements: Bachelors degree (or AQF equivalent) in human services, social work, social welfare, social sciences, health or related areas;   English Language Proficiency Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents. csu. edu. au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.

A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent), with an ATAR of at least 70, inclusive of any eligible adjustment factors. OR Prior university study i. e. successful completion of two or more university level subjects (AQF Associate Degree level or higher), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. OR A completed AQF Diploma studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent OR Partial completion of an AQF Diploma, of at least 50%, studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent. OR A completed AQF Certificate IV studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent OR A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate from an Australian university (or equivalent), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Overall Grade Average or Score achieved. OR A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate IV undertaken from 2008 in Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. OR A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate IV undertaken prior to 2008 in Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. OR A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma in Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. OR A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Advanced Certificate in Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. OR A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Advanced Diploma in Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. OR A completed Hospital Certificate in Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. AND Was born in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA or South Africa and have completed at least one qualification taught and assessed in English in one of these countries. OR Have successful secondary or tertiary studies of no less than 5 years full time equivalent in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA or South Africa and have completed at least one qualification taught and assessed in English in one of these countries. OR An Academic IELTS with a minimum overall score of 7. 0 with no score below 7 in each of the individual skill areas or a qualification deemed equivalent (see CSU ELP Concordance Tables). The online program, Session 2 intake is restricted to those who hold a Diploma of Nursing qualification and are registered as an enrolled  nurse (division 2). (If you have completed 12 months of a nursing degree at another university, you are also welcome to apply, and we will assess your eligibility. )

Bachelor of Creative Industries (with specialisation) Minimum CSU English Language Proficiency requirements apply. In addition, applicants must meet the following 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) OR Other admission options Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) MyDay 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* Acting and Performance All applicants for the Acting and Performance specialisation need to complete a compulsory audition and interview demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the quality, depth and relevance of the performance/answers given. * 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) by the date of course commencement.

Master of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing An applicant for admission to candidature for a Master of Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing shall have an appropriate Bachelors degree from an Australian university or equivalent overseas tertiary institution, taken over a minimum of three years (full-time equivalent). or Complete all of the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing at a credit level or above or an equivalent graduate diploma completed at an Australian university or overseas equivalent.  Graduate Diploma of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing A degree in a relevant field or its equivalent in professional experience and qualifications are required. Examples of equivalence include police service detective training and more than three years investigative experience; or more than three years industry experience and associated industry training in a non-police Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing role. Graduate Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing A degree in a relevant field or its equivalent in professional experience and qualifications are required. Examples of equivalence include police service detective training and more than three years investigative experience; or more than three years industry experience and associated industry training in a non-police Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing role