About Charles Sturt University

You'll learn essential marketing content - from understanding consumers and conducting market research, through launching product and service innovations, to formulating communication strategies to build long-term customer relationships and create value for customers, stakeholders and businesses. When you study marketing at Charles Sturt, you'll integrate contemporary topics such as digital and social media marketing, as well as social and sustainable marketing, into your learning.

The Master of Business Administration from Charles Sturt University is the perfect combination of theoretical knowledge and applied problem-solving. You’ll use examples from your workplace to bring your learning to life – and deliver immediate value to your organisation and career.

You’ll become part of a network of academics and students working to solve real-world business challenges. You’ll share your learning with like-minded professionals and have access to cross-sectoral expertise – from Charles Sturt lecturers and researchers to guest speakers providing industry insights.

Consistent with the principles laid out in the Project Management Institute's (PMI)® PMP® certification, the Graduate Certificate in Project Management prepares you to design, manage and deliver complex project solutions in a diverse range of environments.

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

The accredited Master of Professional Accounting (12 subjects) from Charles Sturt University provides a professional accounting qualification designed to meet the academic requirements of both CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

From the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting through to the master's program, Charles Sturt University can give you the platform for an exciting and meaningful business career.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Learn how to channel your intellect, curiosity and creativity to create change in the world. The Bachelor of Communication will launch your career in the dynamic communication and media industry. This unique degree is co-designed, co-developed and co-delivered with alumni and industry partners. You will connect with industry from your first year and work in a collaborative and innovative environment with our lecturers, industry partners and alumni.

Dreaming of building the next top-selling app or developing revolutionary software? If so, the Bachelor of Computer Science from Charles Sturt University is for you. This on-campus or online computer science degree promotes technical mastery while equipping you with the practical skills and attributes to put you at the top of the employment list.

From the foundations of computer science and programming to studies in software production, operating systems and the Internet of Things, you'll move through subjects reflecting the most up-to-date global technologies. You can specialise in game design, or focus on cloud computing and mobile app development. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to gain real work experience through our paid internship program with global companies IBM Australia and Axiom Connected.

Prepare yourself for the workforce with the ultimate skill set. When you study the the Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Arts, you combine traditional humanities knowledge and skills, such as critical thinking, with professional specialisations and transferable employability skills.

History

From the local to the global, from migration to media, discover the history of ideas, peoples and nations.

Prepare yourself for the workforce with the ultimate skill set. When you study the the Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Arts, you combine traditional humanities knowledge and skills, such as critical thinking, with professional specialisations and transferable employability skills.

Performing Arts

From classical and contemporary performance, to voice and movement, and Australian theatre, discover more about the diverse performing arts discipline.

Passionate about physical health and wellbeing? Looking for a rewarding career helping people to feel their best? With a proud history spanning two decades, the Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Charles Sturt University has a reputation for producing highly sought-after graduates who have gone on to launch successful physiotherapy careers in Australia and overseas. Physiotherapists help to maintain or restore movement and function in people who are affected by injury, illness or disability. As experts in movement, they play a key role in promoting health, independence and quality of life for people of all ages.

Explore human behaviour while gaining an understanding of people's wellbeing with the Bachelor of Psychology from Charles Sturt University.

Psychologists can be both health professionals and scientists, undertaking research and gaining insights into human behaviour and mental processes.

Our four-year Bachelor of Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council as a four-year sequence of study in psychology.

Further study and training will be required to pursue your career as a psychologist.

Learn about crime and its solutions. Available to study online or on campus, the Bachelor of Criminal Justice from Charles Sturt University enables you to become a leader in making your community safer and a better place to live.

Throughout this bachelor's degree you'll study the key institutions – prisons, policing, courts – and the complex social problems that fuel our criminal justice system.

Did you know the average person walks the equivalent of twice around the earth in their lifetime? If you’re passionate about community health and wellbeing, you can help keep people moving and on their feet with the Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine from Charles Sturt.

Podiatry is a dynamic and well-established profession with a diverse scope of practice. Podiatrists play a key role in maintaining mobility and enabling independence – relevant to people of all ages and particularly important for an ageing population.

Taught at our Orange campus, the Bachelor of Pharmacy from Charles Sturt University will prepare you to make a difference in a well-established healthcare profession with expanding career prospects for the future.

Pharmacists play a vital role in people's health. Besides dispensing medication, you'll work with the community, providing advice and advocacy to people of all ages and backgrounds. Pharmacists are active in all areas of medication management and health promotion.

The Bachelor of Nursing from Charles Sturt University has led the way for nurses for more than 40 years. Our undergraduate students are part of the university’s proud nursing tradition, joining the ranks of Charles Sturt University graduates across Australia who are known for their resilience, versatility and adaptability. You'll graduate industry-ready and prepared for your role as a registered nurse.

If you’re looking to build a career that will enhance people's health and wellbeing, the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Charles Sturt University will develop and inspire your passion to rise to challenges and make a difference to people, their families and communities.

By obtaining a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, you will have skills and knowledge to collaborate with individuals, groups and communities – to encourage participation and engagement in meaningful activities to improve health and wellbeing.

Our online three-year Bachelor of Laws is an internationally unique undergraduate law degree. Along with teaching the traditional law curriculum, our course incorporates Australian First Nations content, embeds cultural competence, and offers a range of specialised regional law topics. By obtaining a Bachelor of Laws, you are opening yourself to endless career opportunities – from government and non-government organisations and private enterprises to furthering your studies to become a solicitor or barrister.

Our law degree creates change-makers: skilled professionals who work at the heart of their communities, driving advocacy and improving access to legal representation across the country.

The Graduate Diploma of Midwifery from Charles Sturt University, accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), combines theoretical, simulation and workplace learning over 12 to 18 months of online study.

This midwifery diploma enables you to work and study concurrently as a student midwife while becoming a qualified midwife eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

Are you passionate about helping people in their time of need? Do you thrive under pressure? If so, the Bachelor of Paramedicine from Charles Sturt University could be for you. As a first-line responder in the most critical of circumstances, you'll experience a dynamic and highly rewarding career that makes a profound difference to people's lives.

This course is approved by the Paramedicine Board of Australia as a qualification that leads to general registration as a paramedic. It can take you from outback Australia to the heart of London, and many places in between.

Be an agent of change in your community. The Bachelor of Social Work from Charles Sturt University, available online or on campus, gives you the skills you need to help people from all walks of life understand and improve their personal and social wellbeing. As a qualified social worker, you will make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, groups and communities.

Social workers are passionate people, dedicated to pursuing social justice and human rights. If this sounds like you, Charles Sturt University's undergraduate social work course will provide the educational foundation you need to make a valuable contribution in rural areas, metropolitan settings or overseas communities.

Do you want to make a positive impact on people’s lives? A Bachelor of Human Services from Charles Sturt University will give you the skills and knowledge for a dynamic career in human services. Help achieve social justice and create a society where people have access to life-changing services and opportunities.

Available online, this human services degree offers a wide range of majors, meaning you can take your career in the direction of your passions. Develop resilience and demonstrate your commitment to ethical and sustainable practices, and learn to work respectfully with diverse people and communities.

Study online and cultivate a love of learning as a dynamic primary school teacher. A Master of Teaching (Primary) with Charles Sturt University is for those who already hold a full undergraduate degree and prepares you to teach children aged five to 12, helping them develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions to provide the best possible start in life.

You can complete this degree online in just 2 years of full time study to become a nationally qualified primary school teacher. Placement can be done within 60 minutes from where you live, Australia wide, and a selection of subjects are offered in Session 3 so you can either fast track your degree and complete in 16 months, or spread your study commitments across the year, adding further flexibility in achieving your qualification.

The Bachelor of Accounting from Charles Sturt University will provide you with the analytical, communication and leadership skills you need to become an in-demand business professional. Whatever industry you'd like to work in and wherever you'd like to live, the Bachelor of Accounting can take you there.

Our flexible and professionally accredited accounting course is offered full-time or part-time. Learn online from anywhere in the world or combine online and on-campus study (we call it blended learning).

Turn your passion for pursuing social justice and human rights into your future career. The Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) from Charles Sturt University prepares you to make a meaningful contribution to people and communities as a dynamic professional social worker.

Available online, this course provides the opportunity you've been looking for to upgrade your relevant undergraduate qualifications and achieve professional recognition with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

When you study finance as a major, you'll develop a broad range of skills that will enable you to make your mark in local, national or global companies. You will be work-ready in roles within business development, banking, insurance and all levels of government.

Physics is a part of, well, almost everything. You could investigate tiny subatomic particles, or the entire universe. You could propose theories, then explore them. Or develop new products that could make a difference to medicine, the military, or industry. Studying the physics major allows you to explore areas as diverse as astronomy, climatology, electrodynamics, nanotechnology, quantum mechanics and relativity. With physics you can do, well, almost anything.

From the strategic level to application in the workplace, this major builds your knowledge across all human resource management functions. You'll master organisational behaviour, learn how to manage change effectively, and discover how to build resilience in your staff. The good news is, when you study human resource management in this degree, the major is accredited with the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI).

Prepare yourself for the workforce with the ultimate skill set. When you study the the Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Arts, you combine traditional humanities knowledge and skills, such as critical thinking, with professional specialisations and transferable employability skills.

English

Explore how language and text work together to deliver meaningful content, and illuminate history, society and philosophy in a unique way.

Prepare yourself for the workforce with the ultimate skill set. When you study the the Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Arts, you combine traditional humanities knowledge and skills, such as critical thinking, with professional specialisations and transferable employability skills.

Environmental Studies

Play a part in improving the health of ecosystems, human welfare and our planet.

Prepare yourself for the workforce with the ultimate skill set. When you study the the Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Arts, you combine traditional humanities knowledge and skills, such as critical thinking, with professional specialisations and transferable employability skills.

Human Services

Help the most vulnerable members of society, whether in communities or in the policy and advocacy arena.

Prepare yourself for the workforce with the ultimate skill set. When you study the the Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Arts, you combine traditional humanities knowledge and skills, such as critical thinking, with professional specialisations and transferable employability skills.

Psychology

Develop your understanding of how the human mind functions. You could then undertake further study to become an accredited psychologist, or apply your knowledge to another field.

Prepare yourself for the workforce with the ultimate skill set. When you study the the Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Arts, you combine traditional humanities knowledge and skills, such as critical thinking, with professional specialisations and transferable employability skills.

Sociology

Study sociology to understand how individuals, communities and global networks function - so you can make a difference.

As changes to the natural environment become more evident, biologists play a vital role in protecting, maintaining and restoring healthy ecosystems. Safeguard our resources, plants, habitats and animal populations for future generations. You can choose to tailor your biology major to reflect your passions: conservation biology, animal biology or plant biology.

In the earth science major you can tailor your learning to your interests and gain advanced knowledge in a wide range of industry, research and government settings. You could examine soil and water quality, management or policy. You could investigate the impact of climate change - and devise solution to mitigate and adapt to it. You could explore how history shapes environment.

Are you a keen problem-solver? You could work in programming, data analysis, financial modelling, logistics and planning, or market research in a range of industries like business, engineering or science. With the mathematics major, you'll gain advanced problem-solving and complex reasoning skills, making you sought after and valued by employers.

Study business management and leadership as a major and build the right skills to successfully lead and manage organisational units and whole organisations, as well as organisational change. You'll develop crucial soft skills for successfully working with and leading people, as well as hard skills to apply to strategy, international business, project and operations management, and entrepreneurial approaches that will stand you in good stead if you want to start your own business.

Accredited by the Australian HR Institute, this specialisation develops your knowledge of the key resource of any organisation - its people. you'll build skills in talent acquisition, management and development, legal frameworks in employment and alignment of HR functions with an organisation's strategic goals and long-term sustainability.

Focus on the 'big picture' and learn how to plan and deliver strategic marketing campaigns. From an understanding of the fundamental aspects of the marketing value proposition, to addressing key concepts such as segmentation, targeting, positioning and an effective marketing mix, you'll learn through in-depth studies into consumer behaviour, branding, communication, digital marketing and data analysis.

You'll be ready to change lives as a high school teacher with the Master of Teaching (Secondary) from Charles Sturt University. Our online master's degree is for those who already hold an approved undergraduate degree and qualifies you to teach one or more subjects to secondary students and support their social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

You can complete this degree online in just 2 years of full time study to become a nationally qualified secondary school teacher. Placement can be done within 60 minutes from where you live, Australia wide, and a selection of subjects are offered in Session 3 so you can either fast track your degree or spread your study commitments across the year, adding further flexibility in achieving your qualification.

Learn how to identify and defend organisations and individuals against cyber-attacks, as well as educating users about best practice for avoiding attacks. Cyber security is one of the world's fastest growing industries - this specialisation gives you the skills to work at its cutting edge.

This specialisation focuses on theories of educational leadership and their purpose in 21st century education.

If you're an education professional seeking to advance your knowledge and skills, and become a leader in education, the Master of Education (generic and with specialisations) from Charles Sturt University is for you. Offered fully online, this master's degree supports and develops your career working across educational sectors and a range of contexts (including schools, adult education and early childhood education settings).

You can choose from a range of specialisations in curriculum and professional practice, digital technology, early childhood leadership, educational leadership, higher education, Indigenous education and contemporary literacies. Alternatively, the generic course allows you to choose subjects from across these specialisations.

Are you pursuing general registration as a psychologist? The Master of Professional Psychology (with specialisations) from Charles Sturt University provides a fifth year of training in psychology for graduates of an accredited four-year psychology program.

School Psychology - In this specialisation, you will explore assessment and intervention for both adult and child learners, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders.

Are you pursuing general registration as a psychologist? The Master of Professional Psychology (with specialisations) from Charles Sturt University provides a fifth year of training in psychology for graduates of an accredited four-year psychology program.

School Psychology - In this specialisation, you will explore assessment and intervention for both adult and child learners, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders.

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Charles Sturt University is a standalone Honours degree that will give you the competitive edge in your science or health research career. Designed to develop research skills relevant to your area of interest across a wide range of disciplines, this course will give you the knowledge and skills to build specialist experience in the field of science.You'll learn from leading academics who play key roles in a number of industries. Upon graduating from your science degree you'll have an advanced level of knowledge and analytical skills in your chosen discipline.

Become a business leader with the skills to successfully manage complex projects. Designed for professionals from diverse backgrounds, the Master of Project Management from Charles Sturt University provides preparation for a range of project management certifications, such as those offered through the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.

From the Graduate Certificate in Project Management through to the master's program, Charles Sturt University has an option to suit you.

The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (Computing) from Charles Sturt University combines the latest in management theory and practice with preparation for the world's most highly regarded industry certifications in the areas of IT governance, IT service management, IT quality management and project management.

This course is one of a unique series of online Masters degrees that Charles Sturt University has partnered with IT Masters to develop. You may be eligible for up to six subjects credit for prior study if you've completed a recognised postgraduate qualification or relevant Industry certifications within the last 10 years.

When you study the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from Charles Sturt University you’ll use examples from your workplace to bring your learning to life – and deliver value to your organisation and career from the very first day.

You'll become part of a network of academics and students working to solve real-world business challenges. You'll share your learning with like-minded professionals and hear from experts across many different business sectors.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

This specialisation gives you advanced skills and knowledge in the rapidly growing field of cyber security. It covers topics such as the dark web, digital forensics and security issues in cloud computing and the Internet of Things.

This specialisation gives you in-depth knowledge and skills in the field of data science. The main focus is to provide real-life business solutions using data mining, data analytics and advanced approaches of data engineering. It also explores the application of visual datasets for business intelligence.

Students who study this specialisation will gain an excellent knowledge of managing IT resources. Management topics that are covered relate to security, information management, and managing IT infrastructure.

This specialisation provides you with the programming skills required to develop software solutions. Build your understanding of system design methodologies and learn specialist skills in various programming languages, including Python and Java, as well as mobile app development.

Advance your technical career with the Master of Information Technology (with specialisations) from Charles Sturt University. Delivered by highly qualified academic staff who work in collaboration with global industry and academic leaders, this course integrates practical industry perspectives with emerging tools and technologies

Choose from a range of specialisations in emerging areas, such as networking, cyber security, programming, cloud computing, business analysis and IT management. This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Prepare yourself for a career as a clinical psychologist. The Master of Clinical Psychology from Charles Sturt University provides a pathway both to registration as a psychologist and to endorsement in the field of clinical psychology.

Designed to support psychologists working in applied settings, this course provides specialist training so you can acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to the practice of clinical psychology – with a focus on the needs of rural and remote communities.

Dreaming of building the next top-selling app or developing revolutionary software? If so, the Bachelor of Computer Science from Charles Sturt University is for you. This on-campus or online computer science degree promotes technical mastery while equipping you with the practical skills and attributes to put you at the top of the employment list.

From the foundations of computer science and programming to studies in software production, operating systems and the Internet of Things, you'll move through subjects reflecting the most up-to-date global technologies. You can specialise in game design, or focus on cloud computing and mobile app development. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to gain real work experience through our paid internship program with global companies IBM Australia and Axiom Connected.

Our Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) combines real-world problem-based learning with 12 months of paid cadetships, the opportunity to develop industry connections and no exams, across a flexible four year engineering degree.

Build on your existing professional knowledge with the Graduate Certificate in Education from Charles Sturt University. Offered fully online, the course is designed to support and develop your career as a leader across educational sectors and a range of contexts (including schools, adult education and early childhood education settings).

You can study the Graduate Certificate in Education (with specialisations) as a standalone course or progress to Charles Sturt University's Master of Education (with specialisations).

If you're an IT or computing professional, the Master of Cyber Security from Charles Sturt University will give you advanced cyber security skills and knowledge, allowing you to move into specialised cyber security roles.

Available online and accredited by the Australian Computer Society, this cyber security course has a strong technical focus, and you'll cover contemporary topics in cyber security, such as digital forensics, hacking countermeasures and cyberwarfare and terrorism.

Charles Sturt University and IT Masters are offering six intakes so you can choose when to start your studies. Choose a session or term starting January, March, May, July, August or November, and kickstart your IT career.

The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security from Charles Sturt University covers current topics in the field, such as digital forensics, the hacking countermeasures and cyberwarfare and terrorism. You'll be taught by leading industry experts who will equip you with the capabilities to address the contemporary issues and needs of the rapidly growing cyber security sector.

Advance your technical career with the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology from Charles Sturt University. Delivered by highly qualified academic staff, this course features a contemporary approach – integrating practical industry perspectives alongside emerging tools and technologies.

Charles Sturt University's Graduate Certificate of Information Technology also offers a pathway to study at graduate diploma and master's level.

Designed for registered nurses looking to upskill for advanced nursing practice, this postgraduate degree will enhance your critical thinking, decision-making and research-related skills for advanced nursing practice. Delivered 100 per cent online, you’ll experience the Charles Sturt difference – total flexibility – allowing you to complete your course in a timeframe that suits you.

Shift your thinking and add value to your organisation with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)-accredited Master of Human Resource Management (with specialisations) from Charles Sturt University.

If you're an HR practitioner wishing to accelerate your career in a highly competitive marketplace, this online degree will allow you to sharpen your strategic, analytical and practice-based skills.

Whether you are looking for a career change or you simply want to gain some accounting knowledge to complement your other skills, the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting from Charles Sturt University would be ideal for you. This flexible degree provides a general professional accounting education for graduates of other disciplines.

From the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting through to the master's degree, Charles Sturt University has an option to suit you. This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Fully accredited by Speech Pathology Australia, this course prepares you for professional practice and research in the fields of communication disability and swallowing disorders. The course focuses on rural and remote health, social justice issues of access and equity, community development and cultural responsiveness.

Play a critical role enhancing the health of the nation with the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology from Charles Sturt University. This degree prepares you for a rewarding career in this growing allied health profession. It is fully accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) – in fact, this is the first postgraduate online exercise physiology degree to be accredited in Australia, gaining accreditation in 2012.

Whether you want to enhance your career prospects as a practising human resource (HR) professional or you are seeking to enter the profession, the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management from Charles Sturt University will set you on the right path.

Available online, this course increases your knowledge base in both the practical and theoretical understanding of human resource management.

The Graduate Diploma of Psychology provides an advanced level of knowledge and skill in psychology. It may suit you if you are seeking a career change or wish to update your psychology qualifications.

Conveniently available for part-time online study, this course allows you to obtain an accredited three-year sequence of study in psychology in just two years via online education.

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science from Charles Sturt University can position you at the front of the pack in the health, fitness, exercise and sport industries – some of the fastest-growing industries in the world.

Major in sport management or undertake the general stream to become a well-rounded exercise and sports professional.

The online and Bathurst on-campus options are accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), so you'll graduate as an accredited exercise scientist.

The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology from Charles Sturt University is taught by industry leaders, so you get the skills and knowledge to advance your technical career. This course combines industry and practice perspectives with emerging tools and technologies.

The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology offers a perfect introduction to postgraduate IT study or a pathway to a master's-level degree.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) from Charles Sturt University develops professional teachers who can support, engage and teach young children in their most formative years. Become qualified to teach children from birth to age 12 as an early childhood and primary school teacher – and make a real difference.

If your passion is to work with children and shape their physical and cognitive development, plus you enjoy working with families and want to be an integral part of the community, the Charles Sturt Bachelor of Education is for you. An accredited degree which allows you to teach nationally and is internationally recognised

If you’re an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) student commencing a full-time teaching degree in 2024, you could be eligible for financial support from the Australian Government. Through the Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program, you could receive up to $40,000 over four years to cover the cost of your study!

Want to gain a postgraduate professional engineering qualification while you work? The Master of Engineering (Civil) with Charles Sturt University is one of the only professional engineering masters in which you can study and work full-time, qualifying in only 2.5 years.

You’ll work in the civil engineering industry, even with your current employer, drawing upon real practice to inform your learning. It’s a win-win.

Do you have a three-year bachelor of technology or an unaccredited four-year bachelor of engineering or similar? This course is designed specifically for you providing an accredited professional engineering qualification to further your career in civil engineering.

With this degree you’ll enjoy a unique learning experience – built around flexible delivery and portfolios of your professional work rather than traditional subjects – as you work towards becoming a registered professional engineer.

Agriculture is one of the most rapidly changing fields of study in the 21st century. As such, there is high demand for skilled professionals to develop ethical and sustainable food production systems, to support the world's growing populations. The Bachelor of Agriculture from Charles Sturt University will provide you with education across all major disciplines that underpin modern agricultural industries. With a science-base, this agriculture degree also focuses on practical issues facing modern agriculture, producers, agribusiness and the environment.

Flexible study options allow you to undertake the Bachelor of Agriculture at your own pace.This qualification can be completed in three years of full-time study or six years part-time – making it ideal to study while you work You also have the option to exit early with an Associate Degree in Farm Production, or further your agriculture study to the Bachelor of Agricultural Science. You may be eligible for credit if you already hold a relevant TAFE qualification.

The Bachelor of Educational Studies/Master of Teaching (Primary) pathway allows you to graduate with a Bachelor of Educational Studies, and a Master of Teaching (Primary) and become an accredited Primary teacher. This pathway can be completed in four years full-time study for school leavers, or as little as two-years full-time study for people entering the pathway with previous vocational or university study and relevant work experience.

The Bachelor of Educational Studies/Master of Teaching (Secondary) pathway allows you to graduate with a Bachelor of Educational Studies, and a Master of Teaching (Secondary) and become an accredited Secondary teacher. This pathway can be completed in four years full-time study for school leavers, or as little as two-years full-time study for people entering the pathway with previous vocational or university study and relevant work experience.

If you are an already accredited teacher and are looking to retrain as a Primary or Secondary teacher, or add to your teacher accreditation; the Bachelor of Educational Studies allows you to complete the required study to meet your retraining or accreditation requirements.

Are you ready to be part of a new era in agriculture with the Bachelor of Agricultural Science from Charles Sturt University? Global demand for agriproducts is continuously increasing and the industry needs professionals who are ready to rise to the challenge. With developing opportunities – new markets, emerging technologies, globalisation of trade, climate change and sustainability – agriculture has become an increasingly complex and sophisticated industry.

This undergraduate agriculture degree focuses on Australian and global production issues facing farmers, agribusiness and the environment. Whether you choose to study online or in person, you'll be trained across all major biological and agribusiness disciplines that underpin modern agricultural industries. In this degree, you’ll also study contemporary, relevant subjects and gain real-world industry experience through our Agricultural Industry Internship program.

UNSW’s Master of Environmental Management is a two-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) postgraduate degree that will prepare you for a career that tackles our biggest ecological challenges through change-leadership and sustainability.

In this master’s degree, you’ll learn to think about environmental problems through a number of lenses, forming a deep understanding of the socio-political influences that drive them.

In addition to the program’s key focus on conceptual tools, you will also develop experiential and practical skills to inform ethical and restorative sustainability leadership in a range of professional contexts.

Play your part in protecting the natural world with the Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies from Charles Sturt University – Australia’s first certified carbon neutral uni.

Start your scientific journey with the Undergraduate Certificate in Science at Charles Sturt University. You can choose from a large pool of subjects – from animals and plants to maths and earth science – to create a qualification that works for you.

This course is also the ideal pathway to the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management, Bachelor of Animal Science or the Bachelor of Health and Medical Science. Complete your certificate and get entry – with credit – into one of these degrees.

Develop your mathematical skills to further your career with the Graduate Certificate in Mathematics from Charles Sturt University. This short program of postgraduate study is ideal if you hold a degree in another disciplines but need to understand and use mathematics in the workplace.

Study online from anywhere in the world. This course provides a flexible and tailored study program to suit your needs.

Do you want to be a changemaker for a sustainable future? The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management from Charles Sturt University will give you specialist knowledge across conservation, natural resources or water resources to manage and solve environmental challenges – from local to global – now and into the future.

This online course is recognised by every environmental management agency in Australia, and was developed in close association with industry and government. When you graduate, you will be eligible to apply for membership of the Environmental Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ).

Start your scientific journey with the Undergraduate Certificate in Science at Charles Sturt University. You can choose from a large pool of subjects – from animals and plants to maths and earth science – to create a qualification that works for you.

This course is also the ideal pathway to the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management, Bachelor of Animal Science or the Bachelor of Health and Medical Science. Complete your certificate and get entry – with credit – into one of these degrees.

The Graduate Certificate in Communication from Charles Sturt University will prepare you to succeed in the rapidly evolving landscape of professional communication. Whether your background is in organisational communication, marketing, journalism and media, advertising or public relations, this qualification will enable you to apply advanced knowledge and skills in a diverse range of professional contexts.

Once you’ve successfully completed this qualification, you could continue to build your expertise with Charles Sturt’s Graduate Diploma in Communication.

Study is now even more affordable when you save on your fees with a Commonwealth supported place (CSP). A CSP means you can apply for a HECS-HELP loan to pay for your studies and defer repayment until you earn above a certain amount. Check the 'fees' section to see how much you can save with a CSP.

Take your love for animals to the next level with the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology from Charles Sturt University, and explore a career as a veterinary technologist providing care to animals, large and small.

You'll gain the skills to work across a range of settings, including urban and regional veterinary surgeries and clinics, diagnostic labs, zoos, horse or cattle studs, feedlots or livestock enterprises.

Please note: The online study option for this course is only available part-time.

Taught from a faith-oriented perspective, the Bachelor of Theology from Charles Sturt University will equip you for Christian ministry or leadership – and broaden your horizons. The course is theologically and biblically rich, vocationally oriented, and is integrated with practical experience.

This theology course can be studied online and on campus in three study locations: Canberra, Sydney, and Hong Kong. It also offers international study trips to deepen your appreciation of historical and cultural dimensions of the Christian tradition.

Our natural landscapes face challenges like never before. We need innovative custodians of the land, its biodiversity and its heritage. Would you like to play a part in improving the health of ecosystems, human welfare and our planet? Make it happen with the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management from Charles Sturt University.

Gain the skills to tackle many environmental issues, including land degradation, loss of biodiversity, climate change and water management. Plus, major in an area that captures your imagination: Applied Earth Science; Aquatic Ecosystems; Climate and Sustainability; Ecology and Conservation; or Parks, Recreation and Heritage.

Learn how to support, engage and teach young children in their most formative years. Start your career or build upon your interest in early childhood development with the Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Charles Sturt University.

This course is also the ideal pathway to the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary). Complete your certificate and get entry – with credit – into the bachelor’s.

Dig into Charles Sturt University’s 120 years of agriculture education and benefit from our strong connections with industry and government. Start your career or upskill in your current role with the Undergraduate Certificate in Agricultural Studies.

This course is also the ideal pathway to the Associate Degree in Farm Production, the Bachelor of Agricultural Science, the Bachelor of Agriculture or the Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management. Complete your certificate and get entry – with credit – into one of these courses.

Gain foundational skills and knowledge in programming, databases, computer systems and internet technologies. Start your career or upskill in your current role with the Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology from Charles Sturt University.

This course is also the ideal pathway to the Bachelor of Information Technology or the Bachelor of Computer Science. Complete your certificate and get entry – with credit – into one of these bachelor’s.

Gain fascinating insights into human nature relevant to every community, career and workplace. Start your career or upskill in your current role with the Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Studies from Charles Sturt University.

This psychology certificate is also the ideal pathway to the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), which is then a pathway to the Bachelor of Psychology. Complete your certificate and get entry – with credit – into the bachelor’s.

Explore your faith, immerse yourself in the the study of the Bible, and discover the history of the Church in the Undergraduate Certificate in Theology from Charles Sturt University.

This course is also the ideal pathway to the Bachelor of Theology. Complete your certificate and get entry – with credit – into the bachelor’s.

The world of business has never been more dynamic. Start your career or upskill in your current role with the Undergraduate Certificate in Business from Charles Sturt University.

This business course is also the ideal pathway to our Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business Studies and Bachelor of Accounting degrees. Complete your certificate and get entry – with credit – into the bachelor.

The Master of Inclusive Education from Charles Sturt University prepares you to become a skilled educator who works effectively with people with special education needs, teachers, parents and service providers - and to become a leader in making education work for everyone.

Designed for graduates with qualifications in fields such as teaching, speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology or nursing, this degree empowers you to secure the best possible outcomes for all students.

The Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies from Charles Sturt University offers a graduate admission pathway into theological study for students with an undergraduate degree. It encourages and fosters the search for meaning and spiritual depth in the context of cultural and religious pluralism in contemporary Australia.

This theology degree provides a foundational component of training for ministry and offers you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Bible. It comprises eight subjects, four core and four electives. You can choose to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies upon completion of four subjects.

The Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies from Charles Sturt University offers an admission pathway into theological study for students with an undergraduate degree. It provides an introduction to Christian theology, Old Testament studies and New Testament studies.

This theology degree provides a foundational component of training for ministry in the church. After just one year of studying four subjects part-time online, you'll be well-positioned to supplement existing knowledge to further enhance your career prospects.

Take a leading role in making education work for everyone. The Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education from Charles Sturt University prepares you to be a skilled educator who works effectively with people with special or other education needs, teachers, parents and service providers.

Designed for graduates with qualifications in fields such as teaching, speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology or nursing, this degree gives you the skills and knowledge to promote change and secure the best possible outcomes for all students.

Looking to increase your knowledge and build on your experience in human services but unsure of your capacity or availability to study? The Graduate Certificate in Human Services from Charles Sturt University is the ideal choice.

This human services degree is designed for those who have an undergraduate qualification and wish to progress their knowledge or who have many years' relevant work experience and are seeking to formalise that practice.

The Graduate Certificate in Agriculture from Charles Sturt University will provide you with a thorough understanding of the complexity of agricultural production and food systems from contemporary and futuristic perspectives. You’ll be prepared to progress your career in agriculture as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with well-developed communication skills.

You can start with the graduate certificate and build to your master’s. You can also personalise your degree with a wide range of elective subjects to customise your knowledge and skills.

Build a skill set to launch the next stage of your business career with Charles Sturt University’s Graduate Certificate in Applied Business. Select from a wide range of subjects, all taught by industry experts, when you study this business certificate online.

This applied business certification can also be a conduit to further postgraduate study – giving you a platform to continue building your knowledge and boosting your career impact.

The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) from Charles Sturt University is designed to develop advanced research skills in theology and is a stepping stone to postgraduate study. The course is theologically and biblically rich as well as vocationally oriented to enable you to pursue practical projects.

Integrated with practical experience, this theology degree can be studied online and on campus in Canberra, Sydney and Hong Kong. The course also offers international study trips to deepen your appreciation of historical and cultural dimensions of the Christian tradition.

Our Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) from Charles Sturt University is a three year study in Psychology. This course offers fascinating insights into human nature relevant to every community, career and workplace. A popular field of study focusing on human behaviour and wellbeing, psychology offers interventions and strategies to help solve people's social and behavioural problems and enhance their welfare.

During the course, you'll also develop high-level skills in communication, research design and analysis, problem-solving and critical thinking.

The Bachelor of Policing from Charles Sturt University is intended for police, and officers in law enforcement agencies with a policing focus, to enhance their professional policing practice and knowledge.

Upgrade your knowledge and skills of law enforcement with our structured content that is directly relevant to current policing activities across a wide range of jurisdictions and policing specialities.

Does the role of food in society fascinate you? Learn how food and nutrition influence individual and community wellbeing with the Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition from Charles Sturt University.

This course will develop your ability to analyse nutrition, food product development, consumption trends, factors influencing attitudes to food and health, food supply, food policy and ecological issues associated with food.

Delve into the social, cultural, technical, environmental, economic and political factors influencing food habits, diet and lifestyle.

When applying, you’ll choose a dedicated stream of study from exercise science, community nutrition, transition to dietetics or food innovation and marketing.

Turn your love of horses into your career with the Bachelor of Equine Science from Charles Sturt University – one of only two Bachelor of Equine Science degrees in Australia.

This course will prepare you for a successful career in equine health, welfare, breeding, equitation science, training, nutrition, performance, rehabilitation, teaching, research or business.

Alongside a choice of elective subjects, you could also choose to do a business management major.

This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need to make evidence-based decisions in equine and animal-related industries, ensuring you’ll be job-ready when you graduate.

Develop knowledge and skills in animal production, management and welfare across a range of domestic and wildlife animal species with the Bachelor of Animal Science from Charles Sturt University.

You'll receive comprehensive training and practical experience to prepare you for a career working with animals or in animal-related industries.

This animal science degree could take you anywhere in Australia or the world – from animal production enterprises and ancillary industries, to education or advisory roles; working in research laboratories and in the field; or in management and conservation in a wide range of habitats, enterprises and organisations.

In your final year of study, you'll have the choice of undertaking an integrated honours project if eligible, or you can choose a wide range of elective subjects across a variety of disciplines, enabling you to tailor the course to your areas of interest.