Single Subject Study

Single Subject StudySingle Subject Study gives you a truly flexible study experience without the commitment of a full degree. You can upgrade your qualifications, test the waters of a university education, or even build your own degree, one subject at a time!

Benefits of Single Subject Study

  • requires no prior knowledge or experience
  • is a great way to sample university before committing to a full degree.
  • allows you to test the waters before you decide which area of study is the right fit
  • gives you the opportunity to update your professional qualifications in a specialised area
  • helps build skills in specific interest areas
  • lets you explore your passions through a single subject
  • can be credited to your degree if you didn't get into your preferred course

No prerequisites

If you are concerned about entry requirements, many CSU entry level subjects are open entry, which means there are no prerequisites for study. Please check the subject information for details of any assumed knowledge requirements

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.

Subject codes with a 100 number are typically first year subjects, while higher numbers generally indicate more advanced knowledge and skills will be required. If in doubt, contact us.

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Tuition fees

Tuition fees for the Single Subject Study program are charged per subject and are the same cost for on campus or distance education study.

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