Study Options
Distance education is all about flexible study choices without compromising the quality of your education. Study full-time or part-time, from home or at work, post graduate or undergraduate, or one subject at a time. All with the support of CSU's world class distance education program.
There are many advantages of studying by distance education, including:
- being able to change or enhance your career prospects wherever you live, whether it be in regional or metropolitan areas or overseas
- the flexible delivery allowing you to fit study around work, social or family commitments
- varying your study load to suit your schedule
- developing self-motivation and self direction
- being included in uni life through communication with students and lecturers via a wide range of channels
- Having full access to university facilities across all campuses
Flexible study your way
As an Australian pioneer in distance education, CSU provides real study flexibility, allowing you the freedom to choose when and where you complete your degree. Choose part-time or full-time, study just one subject at a time, or mix study from home with periods of studying on campus.
Go to Flexible study your way page.Pathways students
Wondering what your options for getting into uni are? Pathways are an alternative form of entry into courses at CSU. Whether you are a school leaver, a TAFE student or someone looking to return to study after some time away, options exist to assist you in successfully entering university.
Go to Pathways students page.Single Subject Study
Single Subject Study offers flexible study choices without the commitment of a full degree. Upgrade your qualifications, test the waters of a subject area, prove yourself capable of university study, or build your own degree, one subject at a time!
More about Single Subject StudyLevels of study
Whatever stage of life you're at, you can improve your mind through further study. Selecting the right course is a vital step. CSU offers a wide range of course levels to suit your study needs.
More about Levels of study.Enquiry information
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STUDY LINK short courses
Ideal for upskilling yourself in a variety of academic learning areas before you commence your course studies.
Guide to study
A detailed guide for students wanting to study by distance education at Charles Sturt University
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Video | Distance Education with CSU
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Video | Accommodation and the cost of living
The overall cost of obtaining a degree at CSU is lower than most other universities in Australia, and our students find that the cost of living is less in a regional centre compared to metropolitan locations.
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Video | Charles Sturt University Campuses and Locations
CSU's regional campus locations offer international students a unique study and life experience.
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