Textbooks
Most subjects have a combination of prescribed and recommended texts. You will be advised of the textbook requirements of your subject at the start of the session through the subject outline.
Prescribed and Recommended texts
Prescribed= essential
A prescribed text is considered essential, as the subject is planned around it. You should either purchase the prescribed text or have permanent access to it.
Recommended= not essential
A recommended text is exactly that, recommended but not considered essential. At the commencement of each session, the subject outline will advise you of the textbook requirements for your enrolled subjects.
How to Find textbooks
Distance education students can find textbook information by accessing my.csu
Recommended texts and other resources, including limited number of prescribed texts, are also available from the Library.
Purchasing textbooks
Most textbooks can be purchased from the Co-op Bookshop. This can be done online or in person on campus.
Make sure you purchase the right edition of your textbook. Many lecturers refer to specific pages of the texts, and if you buy an older text, the page numbers may not correspond.
You can purchase textbooks from:
- Co-op bookshop - become a member
- Second hand- textbook exchange
Most textbooks cost between $50- $150 each.
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