Charles Sturt University Courses

Entry requirements

Applicants will be admitted to the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) if prior studies are assessed as meeting the Selection Rank for the course (see below). This includes applicants who meet the selection rank but have NOT achieved three HSC Band 5's with one of those in English. This requirement is met through the course design which has students studying a full first year of discipline studies in the subjects they will teach and a mathematics/numeracy discipline subject (0 points). In addition, applicants must meet non-academic entry requirements.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within past two years)

Minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors)

Additional essential requirements for admission (Applies to all admission channels)

Applicants must demonstrate minimum capability in the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) non-academic attribute and motivation requirements for effective teachers.

Other admission and pathway options include:

• Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
• Indigenous Access Program (IAP)
• Charles Sturt University Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation
• Charles Sturt Advantage
• Elite Athletes and Performer Program

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

• A completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
• 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Applicants with work and life experience

• Commissioned Officers from Australian Police, Fire, Mercantile Marine, Civil Aviation and Defence Forces (and related) can be admitted on the basis of rank, license, class, length of service and/or competencies achieved.

Applicants with higher education study

Successful completion of at least two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Completed bridging or enabling course

Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements

Students must meet one of the following criteria:

• Born in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, USA, or United Kingdom, and have completed at least one senior secondary or tertiary qualification in one of these countries. This qualification must have been taught and assessed in English; OR
• Not born in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, USA, or United Kingdom, but have completed senior secondary study or at least three years of full-time university study (or equivalent) in one of these countries, and the language in which the qualification was taught and assessed was English; OR
• An IELTS (Academic) test result with an average band score of 7.5 across all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skill areas and a score of no less than 8.0 in speaking and listening. Testing results must be obtained within two years from the date of your application for admission; OR
• International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) with a score of Level 4 in all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing, undertaken at approved testing sites where the assessment is teacher focused. Testing results must be within two years from the date of your application for admission

Entry requirements

Applicants will be admitted to the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) if prior studies are assessed as meeting the Selection Rank for the course (see below). This includes applicants who meet the selection rank but have NOT achieved three HSC Band 5's with one of those in English. This requirement is met through the course design which has students studying a full first year of discipline studies in the subjects they will teach and a mathematics/numeracy discipline subject (0 points). In addition, applicants must meet non-academic entry requirements.

Other admission and pathway options include:

• Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
• Indigenous Access Program (IAP)
• Charles Sturt University Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation
• Charles Sturt Advantage
• Elite Athletes and Performer Program

Completed bridging or enabling course:

Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study:

• A completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
• 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Applicants with work and life experience:

• Commissioned Officers from Australian Police, Fire, Mercantile Marine, Civil Aviation and Defence Forces (and related) can be admitted on the basis of rank, license, class, length of service and/or competencies achieved.

Applicants with higher education study:

Successful completion of at least two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within past two years):

Minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors).

Additional essential requirements for admission (Applies to all admission channels):

Applicants must demonstrate minimum capability in the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) non-academic attribute and motivation requirements for effective teachers.

English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements:

• Born in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, USA, or United Kingdom, and have completed at least one senior secondary or tertiary qualification in one of these countries. This qualification must have been taught and assessed in English; OR
• Not born in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, USA, or United Kingdom, but have completed senior secondary study or at least three years of full-time university study (or equivalent) in one of these countries, and the language in which the qualification was taught and assessed was English; OR
• An IELTS (Academic) test result with an average band score of 7.5 across all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skill areas and a score of no less than 8.0 in speaking and listening. Testing results must be obtained within two years from the date of your application for admission; OR
• International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) with a score of Level 4 in all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing, undertaken at approved testing sites where the assessment is teacher focused. Testing results must be within two years from the date of your application for admission.

Entry requirements

Selection rank: 60

Learn about how our selection ranks are calculated (including ATARs and adjustment factors).

Minimum ATAR for course (including adjustment factors) OR Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies OR Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. This includes the Charles Sturt Diploma of General Studies and Charles Sturt Pathway Program. OR A completed AQF Certificate III or higher-level qualification or 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification OR Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of no less than 2 years full-time equivalent OR Other admissions options Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) Indigenous Access Program (IAP) Charles Sturt Advantage

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Entry requirements

• A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) OR
• Successful completion of at least two Bachelor degree level subjects (or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent) or higher in any discipline OR
• A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate III or higher, studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent OR
• A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or bridging program studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University, or equivalent OR
• Partial completion of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma, of at least 50% from a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent OR
• Work experience of at least two years full time equivalence duration with some elements of management or supervision demonstrated by a detailed resume OR
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Entry requirements

• A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with Minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors)
• Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
• A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
• Minimum 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
• Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
• Work experience of no less than two years full time duration in areas related to the course as demonstrated by a detailed resume.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Entry requirements

Selection rank: 55

Learn about how our selection ranks are calculated (including ATARs and adjustment factors).

View the course profile for this course.

• Minimum ATAR requirements (including adjustment factors) OR
• Successful completion of two university-level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies OR
• A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification OR 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification OR
• Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. OR
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR OR
• Two years full time (or equivalent) work experience that meets the following requirement: the ability to demonstrate the development of literacy, analytical skills, and social-historical knowledge

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Entry requirements

• A completed High School Certificate with minimum required ATAR or equivalent.
• A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.
• A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
• 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
• A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
• Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.

Entry requirements

• A completed High School Certificate with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
• A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the minimum ATAR required.
• A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
• 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
• A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
• Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Entry requirements

• A completed High School Certificate with minimum required ATAR or equivalent.
• A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.
• A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
• 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
• A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
• Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Entry requirements

A completed High School Certificate with a minimum ATAR of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
OR
Charles Sturt Undergraduate Certificate of Health Studies with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0
OR
Successful completion of the CSU Connections - First Nations Direct Entry Program
OR
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher), gaining a minimum GPA of 4.0.

Successful applicants are encouraged to obtain a senior first aid certificate prior to commencing the course.

Prior to commencement of the first placement, students will also be required to provide evidence of their immunisation and vaccination status, and a completed Working with Children Check.

English Language Proficiency:
Students from an English-speaking background must have attended and satisfactorily completed either an undergraduate degree or at least four years of any combination of secondary or tertiary education, including at least two years between years 9 to 12, taught and assessed solely in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.
Students from a non-English-speaking background must provide IELTS results (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or equivalent test.

Inherent requirements are the academic and other requirements of a course that all students must meet to achieve the course learning outcomes, and the knowledge, abilities, skills and qualities students will need to have in order to achieve them. Please visit our inherent requirements page for more general information about them.

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the following Admission Requirements:

• A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors).
• Successful study at University level of at least two subjects in any area, provided the subjects are full university level.
• A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate III or higher, studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) - or equivalent.
• A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or bridging program studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent.
• Partial completion of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma, of at least 50% from a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) - or equivalent.
• Work experience of at least two years full time or equivalent, in a related industry to the course, such as law enforcement, human services, corrections or justice administration, demonstrated by a detailed resume.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.