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 including the Diploma of General Studies and Single Subject Study.

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 Study

Levels 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.
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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.

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Guide to study

CSU guide to study for future international students

A comprehensive guide for International students wanting to study at Charles Sturt University

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  • Video | Assignments and exams for distance education students

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    Distance education students are assessed through a combination of methods that vary depending on the course being undertaken.

  • Cost of living

    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.

  • Video | Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)

    PASS Sessions are facilitated by a PASS Leader, a student who has studied the subject before and done well in it. The PASS Leader provides direction to the session and contributes to activities and discussions to ensure that students get the most out of every session. PASS integrates what to learn (subject content) with how to learn (study skills) to help you succeed.

  • Video | CSU Orange

    Located on 500 hectares on the outskirts of Orange, CSU's Orange Campus has a rich agricultural history. Small class sizes and picturesque views make study a unique experience.