Charles Sturt University (CSU) Courses

Applicants for the Bachelor of Laws must meet the following Admission Requirements: * A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with an ATAR of at least 85 (including adjustment factors). OR * Successful completion of 1 year (full time equivalence) of a Bachelor degree or AQF equivalent. OR * Successful completion of LAW112 and either LAW113 or LAW116 as part of a CSU Bachelor degree or as Single Subject Study. OR * Successfully completed the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) with a minimum score of 172 following a completed Higher School Certificate and demonstrated paid employment in the legal service field of no less than 2 years (or fulltime equivalency). OR * Demonstrated academic/professional achievement for example completion of a Diploma of Conveyancing or Associate Degree in Policing Practice; and paid employment in the legal service field of no less than five years (or full time equivalence), for example a paralegal, Court Officer, Police Officer or Licensed Conveyancer. English Language Proficiency Minimum CSU English Language Proficiency Requirements apply.

Master of Communication (generic and with specialisations) Master of Communication (with or without specialisations) 128 credit points Applicants for the Master of Communication (with or without specialisations) must meet the following Admission Requirements: Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree  (or AQF equivalent) in a discipline other than communication or media studies from an Australian University or Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate (or AQF equivalent) in a discipline other than communication or media studies English Language Proficiency An Academic IELTS with a minimum score of 6. 5 with no individual score below 6 or a qualification deemed by CSU to be equivalent. (See Concordance Tables) Additional Course Requirements Applicants without tertiary qualifications must successfully complete the Graduate Certificate of Communication (with specialisation) prior to admission to the Master of Communication. Master of Communication (with or without specialisations) 96 credit points Applicants for the Master of Communication (with or without specialisations) must meet the following Admission Requirements: Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree  (or AQF equivalent) in communication or media studies from an Australian University or Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate in Communication from CSU or Successful completion of a Graduate Diploma in a discipline other than communication or media studies English Language Proficiency An Academic IELTS with a minimum score of 6. 5 with no individual score below 6 or a qualification deemed by CSU to be equivalent. (See Concordance Tables) Master of Communication (with or without specialisations) 64 credit points Applicants for the Master of Communication (with or without specialisations) 64 credit points must meet the following Admission Requirements: Successful completion of a Graduate Diploma  in Communication at CSU English Language Proficiency An Academic IELTS with a minimum score of 6. 5 with no individual score below 6 or a qualification deemed by CSU to be equivalent. (See Concordance Tables)Graduate Certificate in Communication (with specialisations) Graduate Certificate in Communication (Journalism) Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Communication (Journalism) must meet the following Admission Requirements: A completed Bachelor (or AQF equivalent) in any discipline OR Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of no less than four years full time 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 Communication (Organisational Communication) Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Communication (Organisational Communication) must meet the following requirements. A completed Bachelor Degree (or AQF equivalent) or Demonstrated work experience of at least four years fulltime equivalent  in a communication or media role. A full CV with at least 2 referee contacts to confirm  previous employment must be submitted with application. 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.

Applicants will: hold a medical radiation science, allied health, nursing or medical degree (AQF7 or equivalent). In this context ‘allied health’ refers to degrees in which (1) graduates are autonomous practitioners with a direct patient care role, (2) there is a defined core scope of practice, (3) there are national entry level competency standards and assessment procedures, and (4) the course is accredited by a national body. students are required to be employed in ultrasound practice for a minimum of 3 days/week over a 2 year period, full-time equivalent, in an Australian or New Zealand clinical setting under the supervision of an Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) accredited supervisor or suitably qualified and experienced medical practitioner working in the clinical context. Prospective students are responsible for obtaining a trainee position and are required to complete a Clinical Placement form confirming the position details and submit it with their application for entry to the course.

Essential requirements for admission All applicants for the Bachelor of Theatre Media must meet the following admission requirements: A compulsory audition and/or interview demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the quality, depth and relevance of the performance/answers given Minimum CSU English Language Proficiency requirements Applicants with recent secondary education (within past two years) If the final year of 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).   Other admission options: Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) MyDay Indigenous Access Program (IAP) Diploma of General Studies Compulsory interview / auditionA compulsory interview and audition is required for entry to this course.  Book your interview and audition.

Master of Sustainable Agriculture A completed Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from a University or other tertiary education provider. OR A completed Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture from a University or other tertiary education provider (or equivalent). OR A completed Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture from a University or other tertiary education provider (or equivalent). OR Relevant Industry experience from the agricultural/business sector of at least 2 years or equivalent knowledge gained through alternate means. AND Minimum CSU English Language Proficiency requirements apply.  Graduate Diploma of Sustainable Agriculture A completed Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from a University or other tertiary education provider. OR A completed Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture from a University or other tertiary education provider (or equivalent). OR Relevant Industry experience from the agricultural/business sector of at least 2 years or equivalent knowledge gained through alternate means. AND Minimum CSU English Language Proficiency requirements apply.  Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture A completed Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from a University or other tertiary education provider. OR Relevant Industry experience from the agricultural/business sector of at least 2 years or equivalent knowledge gained through alternate means. AND Minimum CSU English Language Proficiency requirements apply.

Master of Gerontology Applicants for the Master of Gerontology must meet the following requirements. A Bachelor's Degree (or AQF equivalent) in Human Services, Social Work, Social Welfare, Social Science, Health or relevant undergraduate degree in humanities and health. 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 Gerontology Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology  must meet the following requirements: Completed degree (or AQF equivalent) in human services, social work, social welfare, social sciences, nursing, health or related areas; or A recognised diploma (or AQF equivalent) from a  Registered Training Organisation AND Five years full time (or equivalent) work experience in Human Services with a supporting reference from their employer.   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. Applicants require either a bachelor's degree or a TAFE Diploma (or equivalent) combined with work experience in aged services. If you have an aged care qualification at Diploma level or equivalent and relevant work experience, you may be eligible for admission into this course.

Supplementary Application Forms are available on 1 August and close on 28 September 2018 for entry in 2019. Applications postmarked after 28 September will not be considered for entry in 2019 and will therefore not be accepted. Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/ Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) In order to be eligible to transfer into the Honours stream at the beginning of year 5 of the double degree program, students will have to obtain grades of credit or above in at least 50% of the subjects in Year 2,3 and 4 years of the combined degree program. Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/ Bachelor of Veterinary Science Applicants with higher education study * Successful completion of one year full time equivalent university level study (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in the most recent of these studies. AND * A written Supplementary Application Form AND * An interview at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study * Applicants must have appropriate higher education studies or recent secondary education. Applicants with work and life experience Applicants must have appropriate higher education studies or recent secondary education. Applicants with recent secondary education * A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent), with a minimum ATAR of 90, inclusive of adjustment factors. AND * A written Supplementary Application Form AND * An interview at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga Year 12 students are also required to request their school (principal or careers adviser) to submit a Predicted Score Letter. Further information and a link to the letter is provided in the Supplementary Application Form. English Language Requirements * Completed the International Language Testing System (IELTS) with an average overall score of 7. 0 or better, with a minimum score of 7. 0 in all sections, undertaken within the last two years, or have completed formal education in some English-speaking countries. Refer to http://futurestudents. csu. edu. au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements. Prerequisite Studies * There are no formal prerequisite studies for the Veterinary science course at CSU, but it is highly recommended that students have studied one or more science disciplines (preferably Chemistry) and high level mathematics at Year 12 or University level. * Students entering the course without these studies are strongly recommended to undertake appropriate CSU Study Link subjects before commencing the degree to prepare for the course. Supplementary Application Form * The Supplementary Application Form, which includes detailed instructions on applying, must be submitted to the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences directly and must be submitted between the start of August to the last Friday in September each year. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. * The Supplementary Application Form provides the opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to animals, livestock industries, veterinary science and rural and regional communities. Interviews * Applicants deemed to be competitive, based on the application for admission and the supplementary form, will be invited to interview. * The aim of the interview is to provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your communication skills and further discuss your interest in and commitment to animal production and rural and regional veterinary practice. * Interviews are held over four business days, in late November and early December. Numeracy Exercise * The aim of the numeracy exercise, which you will complete on the day of interview, is to assess your numeracy skills and your ability to think clearly and critically in a short period of time under test conditions. * The numeracy exercise will not be us

Applicants for the Bachelor of Business (Finance) must meet the following Admission Requirements: * A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with an ATAR of at least 65 (including adjustment factors). OR * Successful completion of at least two Bachelor degree level subjects (or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent) or higher in any discipline. OR * A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate III or higher, studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent. OR * A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or bridging program studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University, or equivalent. OR * Partial completion of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma, of at least 50% from a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) - or equivalent. OR * Work experience of at least two years with some elements of business management or supervision, demonstrated by a detailed resume. English Language Proficiency Minimum CSU English Language Proficiency Requirements apply.

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.

Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education (with specialisations) Students must have a recognised vocational qualification as noted below: a Certificate III as part of a completed apprenticeship leading to trade recognition and accreditation and a minimum of three years relevant industrial experience; or an advanced certificate (Certificate IV), associate diploma, diploma or the appropriate tertiary qualification and a minimum of three years relevant industrial experience; and Have completed a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 40110 or TAE 40116) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation. or Be currently enrolled in a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE 40110 or TAE 40116 with an accredited Registered Training Organisation. or Have completed a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE 50111 or TAE 50116) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation. or Be currently enrolled in a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE 50111 or TAE 50116) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation. or Have completed a Diploma of Training Design and Development (TAE 50211 or TAE 50216) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation. or Be currently enrolled in a Diploma of Training Design and Development (TAE 50211 or TAE 50216) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation. or Have demonstrated equivalent skills and experience in training and assessment through continued professional practice and development as evidenced by a statement of service from employing organisation/s. NOTE: Students who receive the VET 02C Forward Credit (FCR) based on evidence of current enrolment and study of the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 40110 or TAE 40116) or a Diploma of VET (TAE 50111 or TAE 50116) or a Diploma of TrngDes&Dev (TAE 50211 or TAE 50216) on entry must have completed the qualification and provided a copy of their Certificate/Diploma and transcript prior to enrolling in EEB312. A Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment (BSZ98) or a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA 40104 or TAE 40110 or TAE 40116) or a Diploma of VET (TAE 50111 or TAE 50116) or a Diploma of TrngDes&Dev (TAE 50211 or TAE 50216) do not count as a vocational qualification for entry purposes. English Language Proficiency Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents. csu. edu. au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements. Associate Degree in Adult and Vocational Education Students must have a recognised vocational qualification as noted below: - a Certificate III as part of a completed apprenticeship leading to trade recognition and accreditation and a minimum of three years relevant industrial experience; or - an advanced certificate (Certificate IV), associate diploma, diploma or the appropriate tertiary qualification and a minimum of three years relevant industrial experience; and - Have completed a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 40110 or TAE 40116) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation. or - Be currently enrolled in a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE 40110 or TAE 40116 with an accredited Registered Training Organisation. or - Have completed a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE 50111 or TAE 50116) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation. or - Be currently enrolled in a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE 50111 or TAE 50116) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation. or - Have completed a Diploma of Training Design and Development (TAE 50211 or TAE 50216) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation. or - Be currently enrolled in a Diploma of Training Design and Development (TAE 50211 or TAE 50216) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation. or - Have demonstrated equivalent

For admission to the Master of Veterinary Studies, applicants would need to demonstrate that they: * Have a veterinary science degree to enable registration by the Veterinary Practitioners Board of New South Wales.   Applicants with a first language other than English must satisfy Charles Sturt University’s normal requirements for language competency.

NOTE: All applications for admission require documentary evidence of industry experience and qualifications to be provided. Examples of supporting documentation include employer letters, a curriculum vitae, certified copies of proficiency certificates (necessary for all trade apprenticeships), and university or RTO transcripts of results, etc. Applications for admission to the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Industry Entry program for Technology and Applied Studies teaching areas must also be accompanied by the above Supplementary Application Form. NESA details the subject content knowledge requirements for entry to graduate teaching programs. Entry requirements are based on the NESA  requirements for entry to teacher education courses. You can find an overview of these requirements on the NESA website. Admission requirements vary depending on prior study/industry experience and the teaching area to be completed. The entry requirements below relate to the specific first teaching areas to be covered in this course. Technology and Applied Studies - first teaching areas: Information Technology An accredited Associate Diploma / Diploma in Information Technology / Computing completed through a Registered Training Organisation; and five years (post training) recent industry experience in field of qualification, not including period of training;  and demonstrated ability to design and implement solutions to problems and needs in their technology specialisation evidenced by satisfactory responses to a questionnaire. OR Food Technology An accredited Associate Diploma / Diploma  in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) / Food Science, completed through a Registered Training Organisation; and five years (post training) recent industry experience in field of qualification, not including period of training; and demonstrated ability to design and implement solutions to problems and needs in their technology specialisation that will require submission of a questionnaire. or full chef qualifications (Apprenticeship and Trade Certificate III in Commercial Cookery); and three to five years (post training) recent industry experience in field of qualification, not including period of training;  and demonstrated ability to design and implement solutions to problems and needs in their technology specialisation evidenced by satisfactory responses to a questionnaire. OR Industrial Technology Trade qualified (Apprenticeship and Trade Certificate III) in Fitting and Turning/Machining; Metals Engineering; Carpentry; Joinery; or related areas; or Trade qualified (Apprenticeship and Trade Certificate III) in Automotive Mechanic; Diesel/Plant Mechanic; Electrical Mechanic; Electrician/Electronics; Plumbing; or related area; and three to five years (post training) recent industry experience in field of qualification, not including period of training; and demonstrated ability to design and implement solutions to problems and needs in their technology specialisation evidenced by satisfactory responses to a questionnaire. OR Agricultural Technology Accredited Associate Diploma Agricultural College (National or International) - two-year fulltime program or equivalent, completed through a Registered Training Organisation; and five years (post training) recent industry experience in field of qualification, not including period of training;  and demonstrated ability to design and implement solutions to problems and needs in their technology specialisation evidenced by satisfactory responses to a questionnaire. OR Textiles Technology An accredited Associate Diploma / Diploma in Fashion and Design completed through a Registered Training Organisation; and five years (post training) recent industry experience in field of qualification, not including period of training;  and demonstrated ability to design and implement solutions to problems and needs