Online Course Brochure
- The Course
- Course Structure
- About Distance Education
- Admission Requirements
- Cost of Study
- How to Apply
- About the School
- CSU Contacts
About Distance Education
The following information gives you an overview of studying by distance education.
Course materials
When studying by distance education you may receive:
- course materials divided into topics, organised into week-long schedules prepared by acknowledged experts in distance learning
- study modules containing activities designed to encourage participants to apply ideas to their own jobs
- assignments designed to test the mastery and application of course materials, that are carefully assessed before feedback is provided
- resource materials containing interesting, practical or contentious views
- computer-based education packages to support some topics.
Distance education students usually study two 8 point subjects per semester. More or fewer subjects may be studied in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Staff & student contact
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.