Faculty Research and Higher Degrees

CSU's postgraduate programs encompass everything from a Graduate Certificate (designed to ease you back into study and allowing you to gain an initial postgraduate qualification, a Graduate Certificate usually requires one year part-time study) through to Doctoral programs (comprising coursework, independent research and submitting a thesis, a Doctorate usually requires up to six years part-time study ).

Postgraduate degrees can be studied via research or coursework:

Higher Degree by Coursework

At the Master level, this involves the completion of a dissertation embodying the results of an investigation or similar study, comprising less than two thirds of the program. The balance of the program may be by coursework or other independent study approved by the coordinator.

Higher Degree by Research

At the Master and Doctoral level, this is based primarily (i.e. two thirds or more) on a thesis arising from original and significant research that results in a distinct contribution to knowledge of the subject. This may be in the form of original investigation, review, criticism or design. The thesis must demonstrate that the candidate's work is excellent both in theory and technique and forms the  principal basis for assessment.

Postgraduate Study at CSU

Centre for Research and Graduate Training

Current Fields of Research

School Postgraduate Coordinators

Agricultural and Wine Sciences Dr Sandra Savocchia
Animal and Veterinary Sciences Rebecca Doyle
Biomedical Sciences Dr Christopher Scott
Community Health Dr Ross Richards
Dentistry and Health Sciences Associate Professor Geoff Currie
Environmental Sciences Dr Peter Spooner
Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health
 Dr Judith Anderson

Regulations

To discuss your options or for further information please contact
Dr Gayle Smythe
Associate Dean,
Research, Honours and Graduate Studies