Charles Sturt University (CSU) Courses

Master of Dispute Resolution (with specialisations) For entry to the Master of Dispute Resolution 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 Dispute Resolution, Graduate Diploma of Dispute Resolution, Graduate Certificate in Organisational Coaching and Leadership or the Graduate Diploma of Organisational Coaching and Leadership 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 Dispute Resolution and receive credit for applicable subjects. Graduate Diploma of Dispute Resolution Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma of Dispute Resolution on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Dispute Resolution and receive credit for applicable subjects. Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution 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 Dispute Resolution and receive credit for applicable subjects.

Bachelor of General Studies (Science) A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent), with an ATAR of at least 65, inclusive of any eligible 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. 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

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 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.

Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Accounting (12 subjects) For entry to the Master of Professional Accounting (12 subjects) applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent). The undergraduate degree must be in a field other than Accounting, or not recognised by the Australian Accounting professional bodies for associate membership. Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting or Graduate Diploma of Accounting on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting/Graduate Diploma of Accounting, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Professional Accounting (16 subjects) and receive credit for applicable subjects. Master of Professional Accounting (16 subjects) For entry to the Master of Professional Accounting (16 subjects) applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent) will be considered for admission via the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting or Graduate Diploma of Accounting on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate/Graduate Diploma, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Professional Accounting (16 subjects) and receive credit for applicable subjects. Graduate Diploma of Accounting 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 be considered. Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting 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 Professional Accounting and receive credit for applicable subjects.

Graduate Diploma of Organisational Coaching and Leadership For entry to the Graduate Diploma of Organisational Coaching and Leadership, applicants are required to have completed the Graduate Certificate in Organisational Coaching and LeadershipGraduate Certificate in Organisational Coaching and Leadership Applicants are required to have relevant professional attainment/work experience PLUS an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent) and/or enrolment in/completion of relevant IECL subjects. Applicants may also be considered on the basis of relevant professional attainment and/or work experience alone.

Tier 1 Graduate-Entry membership assessment letter from Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). AND An additional applicant statement comprising of a one (1) page letter outlining reasons for wanting to undertake the course. AND Eligibility for admission will be based on the capacity for the course to meet individual student needs including subject availability to address ESSA assessment gaps. Tier 2 For non-ESSA accreditation, admission will be based on an applicant statement comprising of a one (1) page letter outlining reasons for wanting to undertake the course and areas of study/subjects. AND Eligibility for admission will be based on the capacity for the course to meet individual student needs.

Students entering this course will need to meet the following criteria: - AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse - Contract with an approved, participating hospital as a student midwife for the duration of the courseApplication processRegistered nurses wishing to undertake this course to become registered midwives must have employment as a midwifery student in one of CSU's partnering maternity services. Application processes differ depending on where you wish to undertake your midwifery practice placement. If you wish to be employed as a midwifery student in a NSW public hospital, you must apply via the NSW Health website in the year prior to which you wish to enrol. The application process is through MidStART and information is available online. The MidStART information book is available online each year. Follow the instructions to select both the maternity service (public hospital) where you wish to undertake your midwifery practice, and indicate that you wish to study through CSU. Should you wish to undertake your midwifery practice in a private or interstate hospital, you need to contact the midwifery facilitator in that unit. For a list of all partnering maternity units or if you have any further questions, contact CSU on 1800 334 733. Note: An intake in Session 3 is open only to students who are already registered midwives. Closing datesApplication closing dates will be determined in relation to hospital acceptance notifications. However, you are required to submit your application for enrolment to CSU online at the same time that you apply through MidStART (or through the hospital, if you are applying interstate or at a private hospital). CSU will keep your application on hold until you notify the university that your MidStART or hospital application has been successful. You need to do this prior to 1 November for intake in Session 1, and prior to 1 May for intake in Session 2. Contact info. csu on 1800 334 733 (free call) or make an online enquiry for further details.

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

Candidates admitted to the course will: * hold a Class 1 or Class 2 Division 1 Bachelor (Honours) degree in theology or ministry, or a Master degree by coursework in theology or ministry (with a Grade Point Average of 6. 00 or better), or a Master degree by research in theology or ministry.   (Variation to admission requirements based on alternative academic qualifications will be assessed by the Course Coordinator in consultation with the Course Management Committee); AND * have at least five years of full-time (or equivalent) practice in professional ministry or in a cognate area, a significant amount of which should be able to be shown to be current; OR * be able to be assessed for variation to admission requirements based on equivalent prior learning - this will be assessed by the Course Coordinator in consultation with the Course Management Committee AND * meet the University's English language proficiency requirements. 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 the field of Christian Ministry.

To be admitted to the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) students require: Successful completion of a recognised three-year degree with at least one year of full-time studies in human services and/or social science (studies of the individual and society) or related content, including successful completion of a subject in each of the following areas: Communication for human services/critical thinking and; Human development or life span psychology and; Sociology/anthropology/social theory and; Introduction to social welfare/work/human services. The full year of pre-requisite study and/or specified content must be completed prior to commencing study. Where prerequisite study has not been met, it can be completed: by single subject studies; and/or     through the Graduate Certificate in Human Services, for students who are assessed as having already completed six months/four subjects of relevant content; and/or as part of another qualification at undergraduate or postgraduate level English Language Proficiency Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents. csu. edu. au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements. Please note: While CSU standard English Language Proficiency requirements satisfy the entry criteria for this degree, an academic IELTS with a minimum overall score of 7 and with no score below 7 in each of the individual skill areas may be required by the Australian Association of Social Workers  for employment purposes, in accordance with its English Language Policy (https://www. aasw. asn. au/document/item/139).