Study by distance

CSU brings education to you by offering many subjects and degrees by distance education allowing you to study from anywhere in the world. Distance education is all about flexible study choices without compromising the quality of your education, all with the support of CSU's world class distance education program.

As the first university in Australia to have its courses supported online, CSU's expertise in providing distance education has received national and international recognition.

What is distance education?

Distance education aims to deliver a quality university education to students who are not able to be physically present on campus. With flexible study options, you can study from home, work, or anywhere in the world, at a time that suits you and your lifestyle.

As a distance education student, you don't have to worry about being at lectures and tutorials at times that may not fit in with your lifestyle. Instead, you have the convenience of course materials being delivered to your home or office.

How does distance education work?

When you're a distance education student with CSU, your learning experience is enhanced through our flexible study delivery options. Distance education combines correspondence course materials with a comprehensive online learning environment.

CSU's comprehensive use of technology enables you to access online forums, wikis, blogs, podcasts, library resources to search the catalogues and read or download articles, as well as online assignment submission. Interactive teaching methods allow you to communicate with your lecturers and other students at a time that suits you.

You will receive printed study guides, DVDs, CD-ROMs, and selected readings to support your online learning.

Distance education key benefits

• receive a top-level education from the largest distance education provider in Australia
• access CSU's resources such as the online library, lecturers, student support
• upgrade your qualifications whenever you choose
• receive the same top-level education as studying on campus
• balance study with work, family or financial commitments
• your degree testamur does not indicate that you studied by distance education

Flexible study

CSU provides real study flexibility, allowing you the freedom to choose when and where you complete your degree.

Choose from a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses to top up your professional qualifications, further your career, or explore a personal interest.

Most students studying by distance education choose to do so part-time. Part-time study gives you the flexibility to work at the same time, or juggle additional personal commitments. However, you can choose to fast-track your studies by studying over three sessions in one year.

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Distance education student support

CSU is dedicated to providing students with support in all areas of student life. As a CSU student, you can access a wide range of services including study support, counselling, and library resources.

As a distance education student, you will have access to a broad range of support services that provide you with the individual assistance you need to make your study experience a positive one.

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Single subject study

Study a single subject with CSU from anywhere in the world by distance education.

CSU's Single Subject Study program allows you to study one subject at a time without committing to a full degree, helping you build knowledge in specific areas and sample life as a university student before diving in.

Many of the single subjects available are Open Entry. Open Entry means you don't need a university entry score to study a certain subject, you don't even need to have finished high school. Build your subjects up to a degree, or just focus on what interests you.

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