Charles Sturt University (CSU) Courses

Master of Information Leadership Applicants for the Master of Information Leadership must meet the following admission requirements: A completed Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) accredited Bachelor or Master’s degree in Information Studies or a related discipline such as archival, museum or curatorial studies or AQF equivalent or Demonstrated 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.

Applicants for the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminal Justice must meet the following admission requirements:* A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with an ATAR of 85 (including bonuses)OR* A completed bachelor's degree (or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent) in any discipline from a university or other tertiary education provider with a Pass grade or above in at least 75% of subjects attempted. OR* Successful completion of Single Subject Study in LAW112 and LAW113, or LAW112 and LAW114. OR* Successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) with a minimum score of 172; and a completed Higher School Certificate or two years' full-time work experience (or part time equivalent). OR* Five years' full-time or equivalent work experience in the field of legal service or related area, demonstrated by a detailed resume. OR* Successful completion of eight (8) subjects from a bachelor's degree (or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent) in any discipline from a university or other tertiary education provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. English Language ProficiencyMinimum CSU English Language Proficiency Requirements apply.

Graduate Diploma of Theology Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an approved tertiary institution, other than an undergraduate degree in Theology. Graduate Certificate in Theology Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an approved tertiary institution, other than an undergraduate degree in Theology.

Master of Arts (Intelligence Analysis) A broader range of students are now eligible for entry to the course. The course is designed to both assist existing intelligence practitioners, and those hoping to access this field. As such students who are already working in as an intelligence analyst/practitioner, as well as those who hope to enter the profession are admitted (on a case by case basis) to the course. Normally, applicants will have an undergraduate degree and relevant professional experience. Graduate Diploma of Intelligence Analysis Graduate Diploma: Applicants must have completed requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis. Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis need to satisfy one or more of the following criteria: Be working as an intelligence practitioner in a law enforcement, national security, regulatory or commercial agency. Demonstrate professional experience in one or more practitioner contexts (strategic, operational or tactical intelligence). Have completed a relevant CSU intelligence short course or an industry based course recognised by CSU. Hold an undergraduate or post-graduate qualification in criminology, justice or security studies. Satisfy the Course Coordinator of other skills or professional qualifications that would make the candidate eligible for entrance into the course.

Master of Commerce (with specialisations) 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 Diploma of Commerce 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 Commerce and receive credit for applicable subjects. Graduate Diploma of Commerce Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma of Commerce 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 Commerce and receive credit for applicable subjects.

A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR equivalent of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent. 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 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. AND STANDARD English Language Proficiency requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents. csu. edu. au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.

Master of Investigations  Applicants must be employed in an investigations role (police or private sector), and have one of the following: a) An undergraduate degree in a relevant field b) Five years or more as a police officer, with associated in service training c) Five years or more non police investigations experience, with associated professional training Or  Completed all of the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Investigations Management at a credit level or above or an equivalent graduate diploma completed at an Australian university or overseas equivalent. Graduate Diploma of Investigations Applicants must be employed in an investigations role (police or private sector), and have one of the following: a) An undergraduate degree in a relevant field b) Five years or more as a police officer, with associated in service training c) Five years or more non police investigations experience, with associated professional training

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  Please note: during your application, you will need to complete a short questionnaire on behalf of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, who accredit this course.

Master of Paramedicine (with specialisations) Students must have completed a 3 year undergraduate degree in paramedicine. Admission in this course can be directly at the Master level or follow from the completion of the Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine (with specialisations). Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine (with specialisations) Students must have completed a 3 year undergraduate degree in paramedicine. Applicants with extensive industry experience and practicing as intensive care paramedics will also be eligible to enter the course. Admission in this course can be directly at the Graduate Diploma level or follow from the completion of the Graduate Certificate in Paramedicine (with specialisations). Graduate Certificate in Paramedicine (with specialisations) Students must have completed a 3 year undergraduate degree in paramedicine. Applicants with extensive industry experience and practicing as intensive care paramedics will also be eligible to enter the course.

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 Islamic Studies Applicants for the Master of 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 Islamic Studies Applicants for the Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies 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 Islamic Studies Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies must meet the following admission requirements. A completed Bachelors Degree (or AQF equivalent) in any discipline from a University or other tertiary education provider. OR Work experience, 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.

Master of Speech Pathology Applications for study commencing in Session 1 close on 30 September each year. Incomplete submissions will not be considered and the applicant will not be considered for admission to the course in the following year. Pre-requisite study Prospective students must have completed a three year undergraduate degree in any discipline, demonstrating a good level of academic ability through previous studies. Additionally, prospective students are required to have successfully completed study in linguistics and head and neck anatomy, prior to admission to the Master of Speech Pathology. Linguistics knowledge and skills must include knowledge of phonetics, phonology, morphology and syntax, and language analysis, equivalent to SPH101: Speech, Language and Culture Head and neck anatomy knowledge must include knowledge of functional anatomy related to communication and swallowing, equivalent to BMS224: Head and Neck Anatomy. Alternatively, applicants can undertake equivalent subjects at another university. Candidates will need to provide transcripts detailing the prerequisite subjects undertaken at another university. All pre-requisite study must be satisfactorily completed prior to a student being enrolled in the Masters of Speech Pathology. Completion of these subjects at CSU or similar subjects at another institution does not provide any guarantee of success in gaining admission to the course. Statement of Intent to study the Master of Speech Pathology An additional requirement is submission of a Statement of Intent to study the Master of Speech Pathology. A 500-word statement addressing the following must be submitted upon application: * an interest in and a commitment to speech pathology * prior work, study and life experience that have led to the application to study speech pathology * capacity to undertake study at this point in time * recognition and utilisation of principles of adult learning * previous experience of distance education or online study.   Interview Based on the above criteria, a proportion of candidates will be selected to participate in a short interview to discuss their Statement of Intent, the course requirements and their eligibility / suitability for the program. Interviews can be facilitated via phone, Skype or in person. The outcome of the interview is successful admission to the course OR unsuccessful application.    Students applying for the Master of Speech Pathology are required to meet the following selection criteria:A high level of academic ability through previous studiesPrevious university study:A candidate shall hold a minimum three-year undergraduate degree in any disciplinePrerequisite knowledge:Candidates who do not have evidence of knowledge in head and neck anatomy and linguistics will be required to undertake study in these areas prior to applying for the master's program. The following subjects are available via distance education at CSU and cover the required prior knowledge:BMS224 Head and Neck Anatomy SPH101 Speech, Language and CultureAlternatively, applicants can undertake equivalent subjects at another university. Subjects from other universities will be considered equivalent if the learning outcomes meet the following criteria. Please note that completion of these subjects at CSU or similar subjects at another institution does not provide any guarantee you will be successful in gaining admission to the course. Head and Neck AnatomyLearning outcomes:identify the structures of the head and neck, specifically the bones, muscles, major blood vessels and nerves of the skull, ear, larynx, pharynx, palate, oral cavity and nasal cavity and portions of the vertebral column and thorax explain the functions of the bones, muscles, major blood vessels and nerves of the skull, ear, larynx, pharynx, palate, oral cavity and nasal cavity and portions of the vertebral column and thorax describe the processes of hearing,