By Research/Thesis
To graduate, students must satisfactorily develop a research proposal, conduct a research project and prepare a thesis which is assessed by examiners external to the University.
If you know the area of research that you are interested in, it is recommended that you see what staff are currently researching by visiting the above School websites or searching for keywords in your area of interest on the CSU website.
Please feel free to contact Faculty of Science staff to help define and develop your research interests. Please phone info.csu on 1800 227 337 or email inquiry@csu.edu.au for the contact details of the appropriate person.
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Choose your preferred method. Make note of the admission code as you will need this to complete your application. More information on application closing dates.
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An indicative course structure is available in the CSU Handbook
Admission requirements
To qualify for candidature, applicants would usually be expected to hold a Master degree or an Honours degree with Class 1 or Class 2 (Division 1) taken over a minimum of four years.
Applications are considered by the University in light of availability of places, and resources including facilities and supervision.
Intending applicants should contact the Sub-Dean, Graduate Studies to discuss the proposal before submitting the prescribed application form. In addition, applicants must complete a form describing their area of interest, which should accompany their application. Please phone info.csu on 1800 227 337 or email inquiry@csu.edu.au for the contact details of the appropriate person.
Admission to candidature is subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies.
Note that scholarship applications are considered separately. Please contact Ms Avril Ferraro (aferraro@csu.edu.au) in the Centre for Research and Graduate Training for details of scholarships. Project funding is an important part of a viable project for a research higher degree program. The supervisors of a research higher degree student normally play a major role in developing a budget and funding.
The following information gives you an overview of studying by distance education.
Course materials
When studying by distance education you may receive:
Distance education students usually study two 8 point subjects per semester. More or fewer subjects may be studied in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Teleconferencing
Telephone tutorials may also be used to supplement face-to-face contact between students and academic staff. Conference calls enable several students, either at home or at a common location, to participate in a group tutorial with academic staff.
Direct telephone contact and email
Students are encouraged to maintain direct contact with staff by telephone or email. Office telephone numbers and email addresses will be supplied and telephone answering services are available in the offices of Course Coordinators. Students will also be advised of numbers for the School's central telephone answering and facsimile machines.
Online forums
Students may participate in various forums online, enabling direct and instant contact with staff and other students.
For all inquiries about Charles Sturt University courses, please contact info.csu on:
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