Single Subject Study

• Curious about where study can take you, but are not sure about committing to a full degree?
• Would you like to follow your passion in a particular area of interest?
• Do you need some new skills to take a step further in your career?
• Perhaps you are a lifelong learner, always enquiring and looking to add to your knowledge.

CSU’s Single Subject Study could be the answer.

What is Single Subject Study?

CSU offers a range of subjects taken straight from our highly regarded degrees. This means you’ll study the same materials as students in a full degree, and interact with other students and lecturers through our flexible, online supported learning.

Single Subject Study at CSU is an ideal way to:

• return to study
• gain professional development
• gain new skills for a career change
• take a step to your first degree, no matter at what stage of life you are.

Depending on your chosen subject, you could even get direct credit into a degree. Most single subjects are ‘open entry’ – they require no prior knowledge or experience - so you can just enrol and start learning. To ensure your success, some subjects may have assumed knowledge requirements, such as some chemistry and biomedical sciences subjects, so please check the subject information for details.

Subject codes with a 100 number (i.e. ABC100) are typically first year subjects, while higher numbers generally indicate more advanced knowledge and study skills will be required.

Please note that while some higher level subjects, particularly postgraduate study, may not have specific prerequisites, they are generally only available to people who have an undergraduate degree or requisite work experience.

If you have any questions, contact us.

What assessments are there?

As these subjects are taken straight from degrees, you will undertake the same types of assessments, and these vary depending on the subject. You may have to write essays, sit exams, compile portfolios, participate in forum discussion, or give online presentations. As study at CSU is all about your success, there is always someone available to help you if you are not sure. As we like to say, study is a path best travelled together.

What assistance will I have?

Wherever your interests take you, CSU will support you throughout your studies.

• Student Central is available to answer all your non-teaching questions from getting your Student ID Card to assignment receipt and returns, counseling, accommodation and learning assistance
• the CSU Library offers a great range of tools and tips for on campus and distance education students including tutorials and help with their online database of over 600,000 reference materials
• Student Support also offers help and advice with counselling, health and wellbeing, emergency student loans and a range of other services
• gain confidence or brush up your skills by taking one of the STUDY LINK short courses, offered on a range of topics including Mathematics for the Sciences, Transition to University Study, Writing at University and many more.

More information on STUDY LINK

You’ll also feel part of the CSU community through the use of our great on campus facilities, and access to student clubs, clinics and entry to special events.