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CSU's Bachelor of Social Science (Criminal Justice) course is designed to enhance the knowledge and professional capacities of people involved in occupations related to criminal justice and social justice.

Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Social Science (Criminal Justice) course contains a core of vocationally relevant subjects which will enhance the knowledge and professional capacities of people involved in occupations related to the operation and administration of criminal justice and social justice.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through: previous studies, and other attainments and experience.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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CSU's Bachelor of Social Science (Justice Studies) (Honours) program provides students with the opportunity for advanced studies in justice studies and criminology.

This course provides students with the opportunity for advanced studies in justice studies and criminology. It can enhance your job prospects and is the major avenue for advancement to research-based higher degrees in these disciplines.

The degree is designed to:

Give your career prospects a head start in justice occupations

Facilitate higher level study in justice studies and criminology (i.e., Master or PhD).

On completion of this course graduates will:

Have knowledge of advanced criminology theory. Students will examine the committal of crime and processing of identified criminals, in social, political and historical contexts

Have enhanced methodological skills and understand the ethical, political and social issues associated with the undertaking of research on crime and the criminal justice system in modern industrial societies such as Australia

Understand issues of policy and program development for criminal justice organisations and have completed fieldwork in a criminal justice agency

Have completed a research dissertation under the supervision of a University staff member. For students who want to pursue a research degree, this subject is a major stepping stone to that goal.

Entry Requirements

The Honours program is available to applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree with a major in justice studies, criminology or related discipline. (Students with a significant sub-major in one of these disciplines will be considered for admission.)

Applicants must have an average grade of Credit or higher in their justice studies or criminology subjects.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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CSU's Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) course is a platform to further study in the field of psychology.

This three-year course is the same as the first three years of the Bachelor of Psychology, but the entry requirements are not as high. Students must complete a minimum of 13 core psychology subjects.

In addition, students take up to five additional psychology subjects as electives (see below), and must choose a six-subject minor from a cognate discipline. It is important that minors and subjects are chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator to ensure course requirements are met.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through: previous studies, and other attainments and experience.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity for advanced study in psychology. This course provides an avenue to postgraduate training. It also satisfies the minimum academic requirements for provisional registration as a Psychologist.

Entry Requirements

Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited undergraduate psychology course within the previous five years

A Grade Point Average of 6.0 or better in the core psychology level 2 and 3 subjects

The successful completion of PSY301 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology

To have what is deemed to be the equivalent of the above three requirements from another institution

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Not open to international students.

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CSU's Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Business (Specialisations) provides graduates with the skills to become effective managers and professionally responsible business people who have a sound understanding of the psychological principles of human behaviour.

This four-year course allows students to complete the requirements of the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and one of three strands for the Bachelor of Business (Specialisations). Students must complete a minimum of 13 core Psychology subjects.

CSU's Bachelor of Business (Specialisations) has a national reputation for excellence. Graduates have good prospects in a wide range of career paths in private and government organisations.

The course aims to develop critical analysis, scientific method and fundamental thinking, and prepare students to ask the right questions, search for relevant data and interpret results. Students will also develop communication skills such as rational argument, critical evaluation and effective listening and writing.

The course will help students become acquainted with the substance of business so that they can aspire to accept responsibility and learn to manage technical and organisational change. It will also provide students with skills to become effective managers, able to understand the needs of their subordinates, apply technology, and have an extensive knowledge of the political, economic and social environment.

The end result will be a depth of understanding that will help students become successful, ethical and professionally responsible business people.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through: previous studies, and other attainments and experience.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Distance education students must attend compulsory residential schools for some subjects.

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