Your research degree
higher degrees by research at csu
CSU focuses on...
Agricultural and Wine Sciences
Allied Health
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Business
Communication and Creative Industries
Environmental Science and Outdoor Recreation
Exercise and Sports Sciences
Humanities, Social Work and Human Services
Information and Library Studies
Information Technology, Computing
and Mathematics
Medical Science
Nursing
Policing, Security and Emergency Management
Psychology
Science
Teaching and Education
Theology and Religious Studies
Welcome from the
Vice-Chancellor and President
Charles Sturt University (CSU) is committed to excellence in the
courses it offers, in the experience of our students as part of our
community, and in our research.
We are proud to be a leading player in international research in
agricultural and veterinary science, education, biological science,
environmental science, chemical science, ethics and philosophy.
A major strength of CSU is the application and translation of its
research findings to industry and the community. This includes
areas such as food and water research relevant to farmers,
justice and security research relevant to policing, and education
research relevant to teachers and schooling. Our focus ranges
from regional and national issues to challenges facing the wider
international community.
The University boasts world-class facilities, including the
National Life Sciences Hub (NaLSH) and strong links with national
and international institutions.
Higher Degree by Research students have access to a community
of peers through CSU’s external linkages and internal professional
development programs.
Our unique campus environments and friendly communities
provide you with a welcoming, engaging and rewarding research
environment. Enhance your future by undertaking postgraduate
research at CSU, and enjoy being part of our community.
Professor Andrew Vann
Vice-Chancellor and President
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Contents
You + CSU
About CSU
CSU's research focus
Becoming a researcher at CSU
- Research Centres
- Why Higher Degree by Research?
- Build on your experience or pursue your passions
- How do Higher Degrees by Research work?
- Candidature and milestones
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The research environment
- Support through the Research Office
- Research expertise
Getting started
- Choose the way you study
- Choose where you study
- Study by distance education
CSU makes it easy
- Support for research students
- Professional development
- Library
- CSU Interact
Funding for HDR candidates
- Fees
- Scholarships and grants
- Tuition fee support
- Travel grants
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This prospectus introduces our Higher Degrees by Research, however further details are available through
our website: www.csu.edu.au/research
Contact info.csu for more information, or to speak with a contact in the Research Office:
Phone: 1800 334 733 | Online: www.csu.edu.au/contacts/enquiry
Agricultural and Wine Sciences
Allied Health
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Business
Communication and Creative Industries
Research
University Research Centres
- Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE)
- EH Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation
- Institute for Land, Water and Society (ILWS)
- National Wine and Grape Industry Centre (NWGIC)
- Public and Contextual Theology (PaCT)
- Research Institute for Professional Practice, Learning and Education (RIPPLE)
Faculty Research Centres
- Centre for Inland Health (CIH)
- Centre for Research in Complex Systems (CRiCS)
Australian Research Council Research Centre
- Centre of Excellence in Policing and Security (CEPS)
Cooperative Research Centres
- CRC for Cotton Catchment Communities
- CRC for Future Farm Industries
- CRC for National Plant Biosecurity
- CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork
CSU Alumni
Fields of research
CSU focuses on...
Environmental Science and Outdoor Recreation
Exercise and Sports Sciences
Humanities, Social Work and Human Services
Information and Library Studies
Information Technology, Computing
and Mathematics
Medical Science
Nursing
Policing, Security and Emergency Management
Psychology
Science
Teaching and Education
Theology and Religious Studies
About CSU
Charles Sturt University (CSU) is a national university, committed to
making a difference in its communities through education and research
opportunities.
The University transcends national and
international borders to offer courses and
undertake research throughout the world via
on campus, distance education and course
provider study options.
Through our research,
CSU is committed to
maintaining a course
and research profile that
meets the needs and
supports the aspirations
of our communities.
CSU delivers nearly
400 courses to
around 38,000
on campus and
distance education
students.
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CSU has a network of campuses in
Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Canberra,
Dubbo, Goulburn, Ontario in Canada,
Orange, Parramatta, Port Macquarie and
Wagga Wagga, as well as the Australian
Graduate School of Policing and Security
in Manly, and a Regional University Centre
in Wangaratta for undergraduate pathway
programs. International students can also
choose to study Accounting, Business and
Information Technology courses at a
CSU Study Centre in Sydney or Melbourne.
As a vital member of our regions, CSU is
committed to maintaining a course and
research profile that meets the needs and
supports the aspirations of our communities.
The University’s regional locations enable
it to make a distinctive national and
international contribution in such fields as
agriculture, allied health, education, and land
and water management.
CSU has established a number of research
centres in key areas, such as agriculture and
farming production, health, education and
theology. The University’s strong links with
industry and government bodies ensure its
research is always relevant and able to make
a real difference in its communities.
Our campuses include a wide range of
state-of-the-art facilities and, depending
on your discipline, you may have access
to clinics, laboratories, a vineyard or
winery, educational facilities, libraries and
computers, including some with 24-hour
access.
CSU campus communities are friendly and
generally have smaller numbers of research
candidates for each supervisor, so you will
really get to know your supervisor and join in
CSU’s research community.
TESTIMONIAL
“The Australian Who’s Who lists an impressive
number of liberal and creative arts graduates
across an extraordinary range of occupations
and spheres of influence.
“The challenges and opportunities facing us
now and in the future mean that it is critical
we continue to encourage, mentor and
support our students to provide new insights
and perspectives to better understand the
complexities of our society and culture.”
Professor Anthony Cahalan
Research at CSU is collaborative, strategic
and applied, developing solutions to
real problems, and Higher Degree by
Research (HDR) candidates at CSU have
the opportunity to make a significant
contribution to their field. Plenty of support is
available throughout your research from your
supervisors, and you can also communicate
with other CSU students online. CSU’s
integrated online environment includes a
range of resources and communication tools
to help you feel part of the CSU community –
no matter where you are in the world.
Charles Sturt University YOUR RESEARCH DEGREE
Enquire online: www.csu.edu.au/contacts/enquiry
CSU's research focus
Charles Sturt University invites you to
experience the diverse and enriching
education we offer Higher Degree by
Research (HDR) students through our strong
sense of community, our flexibility, and our
focus on individuals and results that make
CSU unique and different.
Whether you want to propose a cure,
develop new technologies, enhance
your artistic career or solve a scientific,
educational or business problem, CSU’s
suite of degrees, research centres and
supervision capability can help you
achieve outstanding results. You will
develop advanced analytical, research and
problem solving skills that have a practical
application.
As an HDR student you will be able to
explore a research area that interests you
whilst benefiting from the relationships
you build with fellow researchers and
teaching staff. As a graduate you will have a
qualification that distinguishes you from your
peers and heightens your career prospects.
You will also build a strong relationship with
your supervisors and fellow researchers
who may have professional contacts in your
field of interest. CSU’s researchers make a
difference in the world making discoveries in
science and technology, solving problems or
improving practices in real-life situations.
Your research will be a challenging and
rewarding experience where your findings
can be put to good use in the community
or workplace. At CSU, you can expect
educational experiences that are focused,
challenging and relevant today and in
the future. CSU degrees are designed in
collaboration with academic and industry
professionals to ensure quality and rigor
where researchers are actively involved in
research. Coursework subjects are taught
by lecturers with substantial experience
in the fields in which they teach, and the
curriculum for our programs is regularly
updated to reflect the latest proven
concepts, methods and practices.
CSU provides quality Higher Degree
by Research programs and support for
research students across a range of
disciplines in our four faculties. We work
closely with our community, government and
industry to create relevant educational and
research programs.
Telephone: 1800 334 733
Whether you choose to study on campus or
by distance education, you will be part of a
quality learning environment that includes
highly interactive classes and forums,
personalised attention, experienced and
enthusiastic academic staff, and support
and guidance that will assist you to fit study
into your life commitments.
DID YOU KNOW?
CSU is in a unique position to make
a difference in research fields such
as agriculture and land and water
management, as a result of its
regional locations.
You will also have access to a full range
of online research libraries and services.
You’ll interact with other students – sharing
ideas, debating issues and learning from
their experience. Throughout your studies,
your lecturers and supervisors will provide
guidance and feedback on your progress to
ensure an outcome you are proud of.
CSU offers you…
Solutions to real problems
We apply our research to solving regional, national and global environmental, ethical
and economic problems, from how to save water in an economically sustainable way
to exploring the ethics of nanotechnology, so you can make a difference to the world.
Regionally based - globally focus
CSU has a background of regionality, yet maintains a global perspective through
involvement in international conferences and research teams, and our distance
education students who are based all around the world.
Commitment to sustainability
CSU’s commitment to economic, social and environmental sustainability, including
the responsible stewardship of resources, is evidenced through our facilities, our
operations and our particular areas of research focus.
Response to workforce needs
Through our research and teaching pedagogy, CSU responds to regional social,
cultural and workforce needs across the globe, particularly in the areas of education,
health and science.
COLLABORATION
CSU supports collaborative, interdisciplinary research and has developed strong
relationships with industry to support its research endeavours.
Industry involvement
CSU has strong relationships with industry bodies, ensuring our research candidates
can complete projects that will make a difference to real-life problems or provide
industry relevant solutions to issues in their field.
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Becoming a researcher at CSU
CSU is committed to excellence in
research, and identifies and supports areas
and projects that allow the University to
undertake nationally and internationally
competitive research and research training.
The University has a strong reputation
for research and invests its resources in
selected areas of proven and potential
strength significant to the University’s
mission. CSU focuses its research effort in
those areas where it has particular depth
and strength of academic and research
capability to offer high quality research
and research training opportunities to its
staff, students and communities – including
partners in industry, the professions and the
communities of regional and rural Australia.
In recognising the complexity and
multi-disciplinary nature of issues confronting
society, and the fact that many of the
most exciting developments occur at the
boundaries and intersections of existing
disciplines, the University shows its
commitment to supporting collaborative,
interdisciplinary research.
CSU offers various
scholarship
opportunities for
Higher Degree by
Research students.
Research Centres
Why Higher Degree by Research?
In line with its collaborative and
interdisciplinary approach, the University
has established a broad range of research
centres:
Through Higher Degree by Research study,
you can improve your workplace practices,
your career, as well as your future prospects
and those of the community in which you
live and work.
University Research Centres
• Centre for Applied Philosophy and
Public Ethics (CAPPE)
• EH Graham Centre for Agricultural
Innovation
• Institute for Land, Water and Society
(ILWS)
• National Wine and Grape Industry
Centre (NWGIC)
• Public and Contextual Theology (PaCT)
• Research Institute for Professional
Practice, Learning and Education
(RIPPLE)
Faculty Research Centres
• Centre for Inland Health (CIH) –
Faculty of Science
• Centre for Research in Complex
Systems (CRiCS) – Faculty of Business
Australian Research Council Research
Centre
• Centre of Excellence in Policing and
Security (CEPS)
Cooperative Research Centres
• CRC for Cotton Catchment
Communities
• CRC for Future Farm Industries
• CRC for National Plant Biosecurity
• CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork
For more information about CSU's research
centres, see p12.
Many countries require university professors
to have a PhD that reflects their depth of
knowledge in their field of interest.
CSU gives you the opportunity to develop
your research skills and be exposed to
challenging concepts presented by highly
regarded researchers and academics.
Build on your experience or pursue
your passions
As a Higher Degree by Research candidate,
you are about to commence a course of
study leading to the highest qualification
typically offered by a university. HDR study
is normally undertaken after an Honours
degree has been successfully completed.
This may be immediately on conclusion
of the Honours degree, or after a period in
the workforce. Sometimes practical work
experience is a requirement of entry.
Studying at these levels provides students
with the opportunity to build their knowledge
in a specific area through a program of
study involving coursework and/or research,
resulting in the completion of a dissertation
or thesis for Master or Doctoral awards.
Professional research and HDR studies at
CSU include PhD (Doctor of Philosophy),
Doctorates and Master (Honours) programs
in a range of fields. These programs are an
opportunity to consolidate your ideas and
innovations across a broad range of fields
through extensive and strategic research,
working collaboratively with industry and the
professions. HDR programs are the pinnacle
of your personal and academic performance
and highlight your contribution to knowledge
on a global scale.
DID YOU KNOW?
At the start of 2012,
CSU had already admitted
99 HDR students – its
largest intake in any one
year.
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48% of CSU HDR students complete their
degree by distance education.
Charles Sturt University YOUR RESEARCH DEGREE
Enquire online: www.csu.edu.au/contacts/enquiry
HDR study aims to conduct strategic
and applied research of an international
standard that creates new knowledge that
can be applied for the benefit of local,
national and international communities. In
line with CSU’s commitment to supporting
collaborative and interdisciplinary research,
our research students and supervisors
develop partnerships with professions,
communities and other researchers and, as
a result, facilitate linkages with learning and
teaching.
This is an opportunity to work with industry
leaders and senior academics through a
process that will challenge and nourish your
understanding of your discipline area.
For more information, visit:
www.csu.edu.au/research
How do Higher Degrees by
Research work?
As well as the major research component,
a Higher Degree by Research may
include subjects to develop research and
critical analysis skills with the majority
of coursework research based. The final
thesis is often a written piece, but can also
be a creative work such as a portfolio or
exhibition. A thesis may be either print or in
a non-print format, such as an exhibition,
performance, installation, electronic work
or other appropriate non-print form. The
format for a print thesis can be either a
typescript or a series of papers that have
been published, have been submitted for
publication and/or are manuscripts that
could be submitted for publication.
Candidature and milestones
Your HDR candidature is a major
undertaking, and there is a range of CSU
systems and people that will support you
through it, assisting you to achieve each
required milestone in timely succession. Key
people include your supervisory team, the
Head of School or Research Centre Director,
the Faculty Sub-Dean or Associate Dean
who oversees higher degrees by research,
and liaison officers and others from CSU's
Research Office. These people oversee your
progress through your candidature.
Other key people include those who provide
critical training and support, including staff
from CSU's Library, staff of the various
research methods advisory units and
research facilities at CSU, staff from Student
Services, Student Central and the Academic
Learning Skills unit, and staff who can assist
with printing, travel arrangements, IT needs
and more.
TESTIMONIAL
“I discovered that CSU was involved in
many cross-institution research projects and
was recognised for offering excellence in
both teacher and distance education. I was
successful in gaining a scholarship to study for
my PhD through CSU.
"I live in Sydney, and CSU enabled me, as
a distance education student, to establish
communications and networks with other
scholars through the online network and by
attending training sessions at the various CSU
campuses.
"Studying at CSU has allowed me to have the
flexibility and freedom to continue my studies
close to home and still be there for my family.”
Catherine Kaplun
Doctor of Philosophy student, CSU
This list is by no means comprehensive,
but gives you some indication of the wide
range of support available to you during your
candidature.
Further information can be found in the HDR
Guides available at:
www.csu.edu.au/research/forms-facts/
guides
PhDs are offered through each of CSU’s
four Faculties and these are pure research,
with some offered as PhD by publication,
recognising the candidate's previous
published research in a particular field and
building on this to develop a body of work at
the doctorate level.
Through critical and reflective practitioner
research projects the candidate's
knowledge of the disciplines that underpin
professional practice will be enhanced and
a contribution will be made to the research
base of their discipline area.
Telephone: 1800 334 733
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The research environment
The Research Office is the central
point of contact for researchers,
research students, supervisors,
managers and research agencies
and will provide information and
support for the administration and
management of research and Higher
Degrees by Research at CSU.
Research expertise
Support through the
Research Office
CSU has a strong commitment to research
and research education and seeks to
actively promote the latest news on CSU
research breakthroughs through its website
and the media.
During your candidature, you will have
support every step of the way. A principal
supervisor and supervisory team will provide
all the support you need to develop your
project, conduct your research, and offer
advice as you progress with your research.
Your supervisory team may come from
varied backgrounds, providing a range
of perspectives and expertise in different
aspects of your selected topic.
Charles Sturt University engages in
strategic, applied research that focuses
on significant problems or issues. Key
drivers for CSU's research activities are
quality and excellence, with an emphasis
on the creation of new knowledge for the
advancement of fields of study and the
enhancement of the society in general.
Key areas of research concentration and
expertise can be identified through CSU's
Research Centres and Institutes. Significant
research also occurs outside of designated
research centres, including in partnership
with other universities, industry, business
and not-for-profit organisations.
Responsibilities of the principal supervisor
Your principal supervisor is a key point of
contact. As you complete your research
project, you will have regular consultations
with your principal supervisor so they
can monitor your progress and provide
assistance with any difficulties you may
experience. Your principal supervisor will
report back to the Faculty Sub-Dean,
Research, about your research progress.
The principal supervisor has final
responsibility for decisions the supervisory
team may make in relation to your project.
The principal supervisor can help you with:
CSU actively
promotes the
latest news on
CSU research
breakthroughs
through the media.
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• negotiating the role of each
co-supervisor
• encouraging other members of the
supervisory team to be actively
involved in your research endeavours
• ensuring your progress and quality of
work meets the standards expected
by the University and, where possible,
assisting you to meet the required
standards
• ensuring you gain relevant approval
from University and/or other ethics
committees before collecting research
data from human or animal subjects.
They will also advise the Research Advisory
Committee of the names and credentials of
suitable examiners to assess your research.
Charles Sturt University YOUR RESEARCH DEGREE
Responsibilities of the supervisory team
Your supervisory team will provide valuable
support during your research project.
Regular meetings with your supervisory
team throughout your project will help you
stay focused on your project, talk about any
issues you are having, and discuss ideas
about your research methods and findings.
The team will provide feedback on your
research and drafts, as well as providing
general support to keep you on track.
Each member of your supervisory team may
only have responsibilities relating to certain
aspects of your research that correspond
with their areas of expertise, but together,
they can be a valuable source of support,
encouragement and advice throughout your
research project.
The supervisory team can provide
guidance on:
• the nature of research
• the standard expected for particular
degrees
• your choice of research topic
• planning your research program
• ethical issues relating to your research
• methodological issues
• data analysis issues
They can also help you with:
• exploring solutions to unexpected
problems that arise during your
research
• providing feedback on drafts and
prompt responses to any enquiries
• helping ensure your work is at the
expected standard
• encouraging you to have your research
published.
Enquire online: www.csu.edu.au/contacts/enquiry
Getting started
You will need to have a general idea of
what you would like to explore in your
research project before you commence your
candidature. This idea can be refined once
you get started, to focus on a specific area
of interest.
Good starting points include thinking
about aspects of your undergraduate or
postgraduate degrees that particularly
intrigued or interested you and that you
would like to explore further. You should
talk to your lecturers about their areas of
expertise or discuss research topics with
past or current students.
Research in an area that interests you as
you will spend a lot of time working on your
research project so it should be something
you are passionate about. The University
can provide you with potential research
topics to help point you in the right direction.
Your research should not be so broad you
cannot cover it enough detail, or so narrow
you will struggle to find enough material
for your final work. You need to choose a
project you can complete in the permitted
time.
Prospective Higher Degree by Research
students are strongly encouraged to make
contact with the appropriate Faculty
Sub-Dean before submitting an application.
For further information visit:
www.csu.edu.au/research-csu/
contact-research-at-csu
Choose the way you study
Having decided that the time is right to
take on Higher Degree by Research study,
thought now needs to be given to the
appropriate study method to best realise
your academic ambitions. Regardless of the
option selected, you will be supported along
the way by CSU staff who are committed to
ensuring your success.
However you choose to complete
your candidature, you will be
supported along the way by
CSU staff who are committed to
ensuring your success.
While there may be a coursework
component within an HDR, when you’re
studying a Master degree or Doctorate/PhD
you can spend at least two-thirds of your
time on a thesis based on your own original
research.
Many HDR students need to fit their study
around current commitments, so CSU offers
flexibility and the support you need to make
your study work for you.
Whether you decide to pursue full-time or
part-time study, on campus or by distance
education, there really is a study mode that
will suit your individual needs and lifestyle.
Choose where you study
Research can be conducted from anywhere
in the world as our online facilities allow you
to access our libraries, submit assignments
and progress reports, access materials, and
use forums and chat rooms to connect with
supervisors and other researchers whenever
and wherever it suits you. In collaboration
with your supervisory team, you set the
pace that works for you, your work and your
life commitments.
TESTIMONIAL
“My course is preparing me for the research
and academic workforce. It is providing me
with the knowledge, practical skills and
experience to be able to conduct meaningful
and accurate research and be able to share
my findings with others in an appropriate
manner.
"I made several new friends during my
Honours year, and more now that I am into
my PhD.”
Fiona White
Doctor of Philosophy - Science student
Study by distance education
CSU provides an excellent range of support
tools for distance education students,
allowing you to access library resources
and research materials, connect with other
researchers and access online support
tools. Depending on supervisory capacity
you can arrange to undertake your research
almost anywhere in the world.
For more information, visit:
www.csu.edu.au/distance-education
Telephone: 1800 334 733
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CSU makes it easy
CSU is committed to internationally competitive research and research
training. At CSU, we want to make your study experience a positive one.
That’s why we have a range of services and support options to help prepare
you for your research and make it work for you.
CSU has a huge network
of more than
24,000
distance education
students from across
Australia and around
the world.
Support for research students
Professional development
CSU is committed to facilitating a positive
learning environment for research students
and focuses its energies towards increasing
Higher Degree by Research student
completions. As a CSU HDR student, you
will be offered:
All members of the research community
at CSU, whether they are students,
academic staff or support staff, have access
to a comprehensive suite of research
professional development (PD) programs
designed to ensure that each researcher
is equipped with the knowledge, skills,
tools and pathways they require to be
successful in their research endeavours. A
limited number of programs are designed
for specific groups, for example Higher
Degree by Research candidates or research
supervisors.
• targeted workshops to support your
research progress and to facilitate peer
interaction, and mentoring support
from Associate and Sub-Deans, Heads
of Schools, Centre Directors and
Research Groups
• help to develop and strengthen your
academic writing, time management
and other skills — from the very
beginning of your candidature to
submitting your thesis ­— including
workshops, online materials, writing
groups and individual consultations
• opportunities for social contact to
assist your involvement in the broader
research culture
• quality research supervision, with
monitored workloads
• opportunities to be linked with
Research Centres and groups.
Students studying by distance education
may receive financial assistance, and are
strongly encouraged to visit their supervisors
once per session, and to attend professional
development activities.
TESTIMONIAL
“It is imperative that research students are
supported through meaningful networks,
mentoring and career opportunities.
"CSU stands out as a very supportive
environment in which to work. There is a
good spirit of collegiality here."
CSU currently has over 400
researchers completing their
candidature through our Faculties
and Research Centres.
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Dr Sue Saltmarsh
Senior Lecturer in Education
CSU's School of Teacher Education
Charles Sturt University YOUR RESEARCH DEGREE
Whatever your requirements, you are
strongly encouraged to consult with a
mentor or supervisor and map out a
research professional development program
that will meet your needs and progressively
build your knowledge and skills in areas of
importance to you and your research career.
As a research student you can access
the professional development activities
developed and organised by the Research
Office. The majority of Professional
Development programs are delivered
through an online and interactive platform,
so access to the full range of offerings
is easy.
Activities include:
• an induction and orientation workshop
for research students
• methodology and statistics
consultations
• a range of other research professional
development programs for students
and researchers
• thesis writing workshops
• training in the use of Library resources
and associated software.
For more information visit:
www.csu.edu.au/research/professionaldevelopment
Enquire online: www.csu.edu.au/contacts/enquiry
Library
CSU Interact
Higher Degree by Research students have
full access to on campus libraries and online
resources.
CSU Interact is an integrated online,
collaborative learning environment that
supports learning and teaching at CSU.
This allows staff and students to access a
number of CSU-developed applications,
as well as a collection of new teaching and
learning tools.
Through CSU’s libraries, you can:
• access thousands of ebooks
and ejournals, dictionaries and
encyclopaedias, multimedia and
readings
• access online learning material on how
to use the Library and find resources
through CSU's other libraries
• get assistance from Information
Librarians via phone, live chat or email
• use 24-hour Learning Commons,
which are available on campus at
Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo,
Orange and Wagga Wagga, and a
Learning Commons open extended
hours at Port Macquarie. These
collaborative student-centred spaces
incorporate group and quiet study
areas, sofas and informal meeting
spaces, assistive technology rooms
for students with a disability, food and
coffee, computing and multimedia
facilities, and have laptops for loan
• keep up-to-date with what is happening
in your Library via the Library blog
(www.csu.edu.au/division/library/
research/blogs.html), newsletters, and
Twitter.
If you are not completing your research
on campus, you can request books,
multimedia or articles through the Library
website. The Library pays the postage both
ways for distance education students living
anywhere in Australia.
Through CSU Interact, you also have access
to a range of tools including wikis, blogs,
eportfolios, news, screen-sharing and chat
features.
The subject forum allows you to exchange
ideas, engage in debate and discuss
research with fellow researchers and
supervisors. Forums are helpful in
establishing a real sense of community
among distance education students.
TESTIMONIAL
“The reputation was excellent, the program
was what I wanted, the flexibility ideal, and
CSU is an international expert in my field of
study.
CSU campus libraries have Learning
Commons open 24 hours, so you can
access a range of library resources at
whatever time suits you.
“I have had considerable personal and
career development through my studies. The
international exposure has led to a new degree
of understanding and awareness."
Judi Malone
Doctor of Philosophy student by
distance education
Books and articles not held by CSU can also
be requested using the interlibrary loan form
within the Library website. Interlibrary loans
are free for CSU higher degree by research
students.
CSU also has Faculty Liaison Librarians who
provide individual training and support to
research students.
For more information about what CSU’s
libraries can offer you, visit:
www.csu.edu.au/division/library
Telephone: 1800 334 733
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Funding for HDR candidates
As a Higher Degree by Research
student, you may be required to pay
fees for your course, however, you
may also be able to access other
funds, such as grants from industry
and professional bodies, scholarships
and other funding to help you with
the costs associated with carrying out
your research.
Fees
Higher Degree by Research candidates fall
into one of two groups, fee paying and
non-fee paying. If you are enrolled in a fee
paying course, fees are payable twice a
year (for each six months of study) and vary
depending upon the course undertaken and
enrolment status (full-time or part-time).
Details on the level of fees payable can be
found at:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/fees-and-costs
If you are an Australian citizen or permanent
resident or a citizen of New Zealand and
have a scholarship to support your living
expenses (a stipend) then in most cases you
are eligible for, and allocated, a research
training scheme (RTS) place, which pays for
your tuition fees. Effectively, your fees are
paid by the Australian Government.
Additionally, some HDR candidates may
have tuition fees paid through a variety of
other schemes such as Faculty funded
places and the CSU Academic Staff Higher
Degree Training Scheme. Details of these
schemes can be found in the 'scholarships'
section of the CSU Research web-page:
www.csu.edu.au/research/support/
research-students
You should contact the Sub-Dean or
Associate Dean of your Faculty if you wish
to discuss Faculty fee-waiver places.
You may be able
to access grants
from industry and
professional bodies
to help fund your
research.
Scholarships and grants
CSU makes significant, strategic
investments annually to support research
and research education. These investments
include Faculty Compact Funding,
CSU Research Centres funding, HDR
scholarships and fee support, infrastructure
investments and a range of internal research
support schemes.
The Joint Academic Scholarship Online
Network (JASON) is a useful, one-stop
resource for scholarship information.
Importantly, many of these scholarships
can be applied for at any stage of the HDR
candidature, to support the HDR candidate
in future years. Check the guidelines for
each scheme to see whether this opportunity
applies to that particular scheme.
For more information, visit:
www.csu.edu.au/research/support/
research-students
The University administers a number of
scholarship schemes for HDR candidates,
which provide a stipend for living expenses
and also some additional maintenance
support for the conduct of your research.
Typically applications close for these
schemes in October each year. In addition
to these schemes, other scholarships are
available through external funding agencies.
To support your research during your
candidature you may have access to some
funds to cover costs associated with
completing your study.
Resource funds for higher degree research
may be made available from the following
sources:
• externally funded scholarships, where
the funding body determines the
amount to be made available
(e.g. CRC Scholarships)
• as part of an Australian Postgraduate
Award (industry).
The Research Office provides funding
(determined on an annual basis) for
Government-funded HDR candidates for a
maximum period of two years for a full-time
Master candidate and 3.5 years for a
full-time Doctoral candidate.
In addition to these sources of funds,
researchers and HDR students may be
able to access some funding through their
relevant Faculty. Please contact your Faculty
Sub-Dean or Associate Dean for further
information.
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Tuition fee support
Successful scholarship applicants have their
tuition fees covered as follows:
Domestic students: are provided with an
entitlement under the Research Training
Scheme. Doctoral students are awarded a
four-year (full-time equivalent) entitlement
and Master by Research students are
awarded a two year (full-time equivalent)
entitlement.
International on campus students: are
awarded either an International Postgraduate
Research Scholarship for three years
(full-time equivalent) in the case of doctoral
students and two years full-time in the case
of Master by Research students.
TESTIMONIAL
“During my research I became increasingly
aware of the pivotal role Charles Sturt
University holds in regional Australia.
The institution’s position and networks enabled
my research project to realise its potential.
In addition, Charles Sturt University has a wide
range of accessible support mechanisms for
postgraduate research, including outstanding
facilities, research grants and experienced
academic staff.
Faculty fee-waivers: Faculties will consider
applications from all students to faculty
funded places for both part-time and
full-time candidates.
“As a regional institution, Charles Sturt
University provides the advantage of lower
overheads relative to urban centres in
regard to transport and living costs. Another
advantage is time. There are no large
commutes and you can allocate more time to
working productively, making it an excellent
choice for research.”
Travel grants
Dr Rohan Nicol
CSU graduate
Some assistance with travel costs is
available for eligible HDR candidates to
meet with their supervisors and/or attend
research professional development sessions.
Travel assistance grants are only available
to HDR candidates who are Australian or
New Zealand citizens and some permanent
residents, studying by distance education,
or Commonwealth funded. To assist
eligible HDR candidates with some of the
associated costs of travelling, the Research
Office provides one travel assistance grant
per session.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you need to know more about fees and
financial assistance for your research,
please contact the Research Office on
1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or
+61 2 6338 6077 (international callers).
CSU makes significant, strategic
investments annually to support
research and research education across
our four faculties – Arts, Business,
Education and Science.
Telephone: 1800 334 733
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University Research Centres
University Research Centres provide six areas of research focus in the University, and provide HDR students the
opportunity to link their work with strong multi-disciplinary research teams.
Centre for Applied Philosophy and
Public Ethics (CAPPE)
EH Graham Centre for Agricultural
Innovation
Institute for Land, Water and
Society (ILWS)
In partnership with the University of
Melbourne, CAPPE conducts
ground-breaking research, provides policy
input and promotes community discussion
and professional dialogue in relation to
critical issues within the public and political
domain.
The EH Graham Centre for Agricultural
Innovation is a collaborative alliance
between CSU and the NSW Department
of Primary Industries (DPI).
ILWS was established in 2005 with the aim
of undertaking internationally recognised
research in social and environmental
sustainability that enhances the livelihoods
and lifestyles of people in rural and regional
Australia. It builds on the recognised
strengths in social and environmental
research of the pre-existing Centre for
Rural Social Research and the Johnstone
Centre for Research in Natural Resources
and Society. These centres form the
principal scholarly communities of ILWS.
CAPPE commenced operations in 2000
and is the world’s largest concentration of
applied philosophers. Spanning three of
Australia’s most prestigious universities our
purpose is to connect rigorous philosophical
thinking with policy input, community
discussion, and professional aims. It is
unique in its blend of research depth and its
presence in the public sphere.
CAPPE aims to assist members of the
community to make more ethically
informed choices by making available the
considerable resources of the rich tradition
in philosophical theory, as well as other
information, such as empirical research and
the statement of fundamental human rights
in international instruments of human rights.
It also aims to combine frontier research in
social and applied philosophy with close
attention to the concrete problems and
requirements of practitioners in the public
sphere.
The Centre's work is organised around
six integrated research areas
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business and professional ethics
criminal justice ethics
ethical issues in biotechnology
ethical issues in political violence and
state sovereignty
• IT and nanotechnology: ethics of
emergent technology
• justice and the human good.
For more information, visit:
The Centre aims to address the critical
challenges currently facing the agriculture
industries of Australia, such as declining
rural profits and changing demography,
uncertainty due to climate change and
global warming, declining soil health and
soil erosion, water cost and quality, the
future of pesticides, bio-security, the genetic
modification and organic debate, community
concerns about the environment, animal
health and rights, changing markets and
globalisation, changing funding structures
and increasing regulation.
The EH Graham Centre is ideally located in
dryland and irrigated mixed farming areas
and permanent pasture agricultural systems
of south-eastern Australia.
It has strong global links with a number of
countries, including Cambodia, Canada,
China, East Timor, Guatemala, India, Japan,
Mexico, the Phillipines, the USA
and Vietnam.
Priority research areas include:
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production and food security
climate change and water
biosecurity and pest management
environmental and human health.
For more information, visit:
www.csu.edu.au/research/grahamcentre
ILWS research has received a rating of 4/5
in an ERA assessment by the Australian
Research Council, indicating its work
is above world standard. Its research is
carried out in collaboration with colleagues
across CSU, other universities, government
departments, research agencies and
industry.
Strategic research areas for the ILWS
include:
• social research for regional natural
resource management
• sustainable water
• social aspects of climate change
adaptation
• sustainable business development in
regional Australia
• woody regrowth in rural landscapes
• innovative perspectives on energy
• ecosystem services
• improving rural livelihoods and
environments in developing countries.
For more information, visit:
www.csu.edu.au/research/ilws
www.cappe.edu.au
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National Wine and Grape Industry
Centre (NWGIC)
Public and Contextual Theology
(PaCT)
The NWGIC exists to use knowledge
generated by scientific research to drive
value-adding innovation through extension,
education or training channels.
Public theology is concerned with analysis
of the public expression of the Christian
faith, and the public implications of the
Christian faith for the whole of society and
the environment.
The Centre integrates the viticulture
and wine science expertise of staff from
CSU and NSW Department of Primary
Industries, co-located at the Ron Potter
Centre in Wagga Wagga, NSW and is
funded by the University, the Department
and the NSW Wine Industry Association. A
commercial winery and vineyard support
the University's programs in wine science
and viticulture. Principle research activities
include viticulture, wine flavour and phenolic
components, expert systems in viticulture,
vine pathology, wine microbiology and dairy
technology.
The NWGIC generates scientific knowledge
in the fields of viticulture and oenology and
provides it through:
• scientific publications and
presentations which inform the global
community
• the content of CSU’s education
courses
• the content of its extension materials
and NSW DPI training courses
• development of technologies for grape
and wine production.
The NWGIC:
• coordinates extension activities
Australia-wide
• prepares extension materials which
draw on scientific knowledge
generated by the Centre and others
• offers research training opportunities
for students of CSU.
For more information, visit:
www.csu.edu.au/nwgic
Contextual theology refers to analysis of
the way theology has been conceived in
particular contexts. It is concerned with the
interaction between universal themes in
theology and issues relating to the particular
context in which theology is developed. In
Australia it is particularly concerned with
the effects of dispossession of the land of
the Indigenous people’s and the ongoing
process of reconciliation.
This research centre breaks new ground
in the theological scene in Australia.
Traditionally theology has been undertaken
within a narrow ecclesial environment
ignoring the wider contexts. The twin
focus of the research group, both public
and contextual, point to an overriding
concern for questions and issues relevant
in contemporary society in the Australian
setting.
PaCT's research groupings include:
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faiths and cultures
theory and praxis of PaCT
religion and society
scripture and social ethics.
For more information, visit:
www.csu.edu.au/faculty/arts/theology/
pact
Research Institute for Professional
Practice, Learning and Education
(RIPPLE)
RIPPLE is a multi-disciplinary research
centre that conducts high-quality applied
research and consultation in the field of
professional practice and implications
for professional learning and education.
Within this broad rubric, central concerns
are issues of epistemology, quality,
responsibility and the development of
intra and inter-disciplinary communities of
practice.
Through its research and development work,
the Institute enhances practice in a range of
professions and fields including education,
health and professional practice by
influencing practice and practice education.
RIPPLE's research and development
work includes investigations in practice
philosophy and theory, the nature of
professions and professionalism across
diverse fields of professional practice,
professional identities and practice
development throughout professional
careers, and issues concerning how cultures
and contexts shape professional practices.
RIPPLE has an active and energetic
research program involving around
35 researchers working on professional
practice in a diverse range of settings
including family day care, childcare,
preschools, primary and secondary schools,
the vocational education and training
sector, business and management, nursing
and allied health professions including
physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
RIPPLE staff work with a range of external
partners including local, state, and federal
government, community groups, industry,
education providers at all levels and migrant
organisations. Projects range from small
community linked research projects to large
projects funded by groups including the
Australian Research Council.
For more information, visit:
www.csu.edu.au/research/ripple
Telephone: 1800 334 733
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Faculty Research Centres
In addition to University Research Centres, the Faculties of Business and Science
support specific research centres.
TESTIMONIAL
"Being able to achieve better outcomes for
people with asthma through implementation
of a pharmacy-based asthma management
service has been the highlight of my research
career.
"I am a member of the cardiovascular
research group of the Centre for Inland Health,
and there are other researchers in this group
that have complementary expertise.
Centre for Inland Health (CIH)
Evidence is building that the health of inland
populations is generally poorer than that of
their city or coastal counterparts.
The mission of the Centre for Inland Health
is to conduct high quality, collaborative
research that guides and informs
asset-based community development to
build health and enhance the management
of chronic conditions in inland communities
of Australia and other nations.
The Centre for Inland Health has links with
industry bodies, as well as other CSU
research centres.
Key research areas are:
• cardiovascular and respiratory research
• cell biology, genetics and immunology
in health and disease
• physical activity and fatigue in health,
disease and occupations
• community well-being, human services
and clinical care.
The Centre's focus is on health in inland
communities, and the health of priority
groups in this context, such as Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander people, or
particular groups at points in time, such as
farmers and their families during drought.
For more information, visit:
www.csu.edu.au/research/inland-health
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Centre for Research in Complex
Systems (CRiCS)
The CSU's Centre for Research in Complex
Systems (CRiCS) has achieved over
$2 million in National Competitive Grants,
principally from the Australian Research
Council (ARC).
Since its early years, the Centre for Research
in Complex Systems has grown to include
aspects of business modelling and the social
systems theory. The group comprises about
20 academic staff members with PhDs and
a number of research students with a focus
on the fundamental principles of intelligent,
adaptive systems.
The Centre is a primary node of the ARC
network in complex and open systems
(COSNet) and a member of the ARC network
in human and computer speech (HCSNet). It
was also instrumental in the successful bid
for the CRC in Spatial Information and has
an ongoing project funded by this CRC.
"I am fortunate to have been supported by
CSU small and competitive research grants
that have allowed me to build a research
profile, and useful collaboration with
respiratory researchers at other universities
and research institutes. I have been mentored
by other successful CSU researchers through
review of draft research grant applications and
other useful feedback and suggestions.
"CSU is supportive of researchers at all levels.
If you have the type of mind that is always
questioning the reasons why things happen
and links between factors that influence
outcomes, then research at CSU is for you."
Debbie Burton
Researcher
This program focuses on intelligent
information systems. Such systems
comprise numerous agents with the capacity
to learn and adapt to and modify their
environment. Examples extend from virtual
environments to self-describing agents on
the internet.
For more information, visit:
www.charybdis.mit.csu.edu.au/crics
Charles Sturt University YOUR RESEARCH DEGREE
Enquire online: www.csu.edu.au/contacts/enquiry
Australian Research Council Research Centre
TESTIMONIAL
"My research has taken me to many parts
of the world, brought me into contact with
brilliant and interesting people, and provided
me with the opportunity to speak and write for
different kinds of audiences.
"I love to communicate and my research has
given me the opportunity to do this in lots of
new and exciting ways and contexts.
Centre of Excellence in Policing
and Security (CEPS)
The Australian Research Council (ARC)
Centre of Excellence in Policing and Security
(CEPS) was established in 2007 to boost
policing and security research capacity
in Australia amid the growing complexity
and internationalisation and transnational
crime in the post 9/11 environment. CEPS
conducts path-breaking research, provides
policy input and promotes community
discussion and professional dialogue in
relation to critical issues within the public
and political domain.
CEPS is a complex research enterprise
consisting of multiple collaborating
researchers, and university and partner
organisations. CEPS is administered by
Griffith University in Brisbane and operates
across four university nodes.
CEPS brings together researchers from
a wide range of disciplines including
criminology, psychology, sociology,
international relations, political science, law,
ethics and history. Its research programs
are organised into four thematic research
program areas, each led by a Chief
Investigator:
• Attacking Serious and Organised Crime
• Extending Frontiers
• Governing for Security
• Vulnerable Communities
The fifth research program, Implementation
and Integration, supports the other programs
by focusing on examining the challenges
of ignorance and uncertainty, and how
evidence is used to influence policy and
practice.
All research program areas are interrelated,
reflecting the cross-disciplinary nature of
CEPS research and the nexus between
policing and security.
"There are internal research grant schemes
that I have used to seed new research
endeavours. I have also been determined to
pursue research across a range of interests
and this has been encouraged by the people to
whom I report."
Michael Gard
Researcher
Your supervisor or
supervisory team will be
there to provide guidance
and support every step
of the way as you
complete your research
program through CSU.
If you would like to find out more about
your options for conducting research
at CSU, contact one of our friendly
advisers on 1800 334 733.
For more information, visit:
www.ceps.edu.au
Telephone: 1800 334 733
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Cooperative Research Centres
The Federal Government funds various Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs). These Centres provide a strong industry
focus to ensure a strategic framework to provide applied industry research development.
CRC for Cotton Catchment
Communities
The mission of the CRC for Cotton
Catchment Communities is to undertake
high quality, collaborative research and
provide education to benefit the Australian
cotton industry, regional communities and
the nation.
CRC for Future Farm Industries
CRC for National Plant Biosecurity
The CRC for Future Farm Industries is
developing new and adaptable farming
systems for Australia by creating new
land-use systems that will make agriculture
more productive, adaptable to climate
variability, sustainable and diverse.
The vision is to be a world leader in the
generation, development and delivery of
plant biosecurity science and education. The
mission is to foster scientific collaboration
and engage stakeholders to deliver plant
biosecurity technologies that will reduce risk
to, and ensure sustainability of, Australia’s
plant industries.
It runs five research programs, with a focus
on the farm, catchment, community, product
and adoption of research.
Its research aims to improve the resilience
of Australian agriculture to climate change,
salinity, climate variability and drought, with
a primary focus on perennial plants.
Through these programs, it aims to:
Research streams include:
• develop competitive cotton farming
systems
• contribute to best practice cotton
enterprises, promoting sustainability
and reducing impacts on catchments
• encourage mutually beneficial
interactions between industry and
regional communities
• improve cotton production
• increase new knowledge and enhance
the decision-making capability of
people working in or with the cotton
industry.
For more information, visit:
www.cottoncrc.org.au
• agribusiness and education
• biodiversity and water
• future cropping systems
• future livestock production
• new woody crop industries.
For more information, visit:
www.futurefarmonline.com.au
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The CRC for National Plant Biosecurity
started operations in 2005, and conducts
research across all Australian states and
territories, with 24 participating organisations
including industry, universities, state and
federal governments.
Its research programs focus on:
• preparedness and prevention
• diagnostics
• surveillance
• impact management
• post-harvest integrity.
For more information, visit:
www.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au
Enquire online: www.csu.edu.au/contacts/enquiry
CSU Alumni
TESTIMONIAL
“Our lives often follow strange paths, leading
us in directions we would never have
dreamed of when we were young.
“My great mentor was my grandmother,
who instilled in all of us the love of lifelong
learning. Her motto was to ‘learn something
new every day’ and now I try to urge my
family to keep Nan’s motto alive.
CRC for High Integrity
Australian Pork
The CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork is
striving to have Australian pork recognised
as high integrity, premium quality, safe and
in demand.
Its research efforts are focused on
meeting the challenges of maintaining
local production of high quality food at a
reasonable price, while preventing negative
impacts on pig welfare, environment or
health of the consumer.
Its aims are to achieve:
• e
fficient and ethical production without
sow confinement in stalls or crates, or
widespread antibiotic medication use
• delivery of key nutrients safely and
enhancing the health and wellbeing of
consumers.
For more information, visit:
www.porkcrc.com.au
Telephone: 1800 334 733
“In my early 50s, I turned to Charles Sturt
University to start some serious study again,
and went on to do three postgraduate courses
over the following four years.
“To all of you who are past students or are
just yearning to do something different and
refresh your lives, please do as I did. Pick
up the phone and have a chat with someone
from CSU.
“The benefits that flow from doing study later
in life are many and varied. First, it helps blow
the cobwebs out of your brain; second it gives
you a new way of looking at things, and most
importantly, it brings a new perspective to
your life and freshness to your brain that is
completely invigorating. Apart from all that, it
may well provide opportunities you will want
to pursue.”
Andrew Robbins
CSU aims to build strong and mutually
rewarding relationships between our alumni
and the University to enhance professional
and industry interaction, inspire our
graduates to become active advocates
of CSU, and to encourage our alumni to
contribute back to the University.
By making the most of the opportunities
offered to you at CSU and promoting your
University experiences, you are contributing
towards the University’s reputation and
consequently enhancing your job prospects.
More than 140,000 former students and
staff of CSU or one of our antecedent
institutions make up the CSU alumni
community. We encourage our graduates as
well as current students to become a part
of our active online alumni community, which
provides members with:
• the opportunity to build relationships
and personal development
• career advancement through
networking opportunities
• ongoing education opportunities
• opportunities to make connections
and friendships.
Register at: www.csu.edu.au/alumni
www.facebook.com/charlessturtalumni
@CSU Alumni
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Fields of research
Fields of research concentrations are those areas identified by the Faculties of the University in which there are
concentrations of research and supervision expertise. When considering your research focus, you are encouraged
to discuss your field with Faculty staff to ensure alignment with your intended research area, and that the University
has available supervisors to work with you.
FACULTY OF ARTS
FACULTY OF BUSINESS
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
The Arts
• Performing Arts
• Visual Arts
Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
Education for Rural / Regional
Sustainability
• Rural and Remote Education
Historical Studies
Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing
• Adaptive Agents and Intelligent
Robotics
• Computer Vision
• Neural, Evolutionary and Fuzzy
Computation
• Pattern Recognition and Data Mining
• Simulation and Modelling
Education Studies
• Child Development
• Curriculum Studies
• Curriculum Theory, Development
and Evaluation
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Psychology
• Educational Policy and Administration
• History of Education
• Inclusive and Special Education
• Literacies, Numeracies and
Multiliteracies
• Mathematics Education
• Sociology of Education
Journalism, Communication and Media
• Media and Communication Studies
Law Enforcement
• Crime Prevention
• Criminology
Literature Studies
• Australian Literature
Philosophy and Religion
• Philosophy
• Professional and Applied Ethics
• Religion and Religious Traditions
Policy and Administration
• Public Policy
• Public Administration
• Research, Science and Technology
Policy
Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
and Ageing
• Industrial and Organisational
Psychology
• Learning, Memory, Cognition and
Language
• Psychology
• Social and Community Psychology
Studies in Human Society
• Anthropology
• Human Geography
• Human Services
• Rural Social Studies
• Sociology
• Social Work
• Other Studies in Human Society
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Distributed Computing
• Distributed and Grid Systems
• Web Technologies
Economics
• Agricultural Economics
• Environmental and Resource
Economics
• Industry Economics and Industrial
Organisations
Information Systems
• Information Systems Management
Management
• Human Resources Management
• Industrial Relations
• International Business
• Organisational Behaviour
• Organisational Planning and
Management
Marketing
• Consumer Behaviour
• Marketing Management, Strategy and
Relationship Marketing
• Marketing Theory
• Product or Service Development
Numerical and Computational
Mathematics
• Numerical Analysis
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Human Movement Studies
• Exercise Physiology
• Physical Education
Information Studies
• Library and Information Systems
• Teacher Librarianship
Teacher Education and Professional
Development
Vocational Education and Training
INFORMATION
For more information about research
opportunities at CSU, visit:
www.csu.edu.au/research
Enquire online: www.csu.edu.au/contacts/enquiry
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Animal Production
• Animal Husbandry
• Animal Production
Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• Analytical Biochemistry
• Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Manufacturing Engineering
• Robotics and Mechatronics
Medical Biochemistry and
Clinical Chemistry
• Clinical Chemistry
Medical Microbiology
Biological Sciences
• Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Medical Physiology
• Systems Physiology
Chemical Sciences
• Environmental Chemistry (including
Atmospheric Chemistry)
• Other Chemical Sciences
Microbiology
Crop and Pasture Production
• Agronomy
• Crop and Pasture Production
• Plant Biochemistry and Physiology
• Plant Protection (Pests, Disease
and Weeds)
Ecology and Evolution
• Freshwater Ecology (excluding
Limnology)
• Palaeoecology
• Terrestrial Ecology
Environmental Sciences
• Wildlife and Habitat Management
Geomatic Engineering
• Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Horticulture
• Horticulture
• Oenology and Viticulture
Completing your Higher Degree
by Research at CSU offers you
opportunities to work alongside
industry and make a real contribution to
your field of interest.
Nursing
Other Agricultural, Veterinary and
Environmental Sciences
• Fertilisers and Agrochemicals
(Application, etc.)
• Other Agricultural Sciences
Public Health and Health Services
Rural Management
• Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable
Management
Soil and Water Sciences
• Applied Hydrology (Drainage,
Flooding, Irrigation, Quality, etc.)
• Soil Biology
• Soil Chemistry
• Soil Capability and Soil Degradation
Veterinary Medicine
TESTIMONIAL
“Charles Sturt University is a great university
to do research at because each campus is
located right near field sites and research
laboratories. I can jump into my car in the
morning and go straight to my field site
without having to travel for hours through city
traffic, and get to where I work and then travel
back to my great research facilities at the
laboratory in good time.
“I also believe that living within a regional
community gives you a good perspective and
understanding of the impact of environmental
issues within the area. It means you can
observe the interaction between the
community and environmental issues.”
Associate Professor Robyn Watts
School of Environmental Sciences
Industrial Biotechnology and
Food Sciences
• Fermentation, Biotechnology and
Industrial Microbiology
• Food Processing
Telephone: 1800 334 733
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How to apply
Applications for both distance education
and on campus research at CSU are made
direct to the University by Online Admission,
accessed through the online course brochure
for your course
(www.csu.edu.au/courses) or at
www.csu.edu.au/apply-online
Further information is available by
contacting info.csu:
Telephone:
1800 334 733
(free call within Australia)
Telephone: +61 2 6338 6077
(outside Australia)
Facsimile:
+61 2 6338 6001
Web enquiry: www.csu.edu.au/
contacts/enquiry
On the following pages, you
will find CSU’s higher degrees
by research for on campus and
distance education study in
2014.
For more information, please
visit our online course
brochures at:
www.csu.edu.au/courses
or contact one of our friendly
student advisers on
1800 334 733.
Key for locations
KEY
locations:
Multi campus - study location is dependent
on your research topic
Parramatta - Parr
Wagga Wagga - WW
OTHER:
Students are required to complete the
additional information form at
www.csu.edu.au/research-csu/how-to-apply
which includes a research outline.
International applicants should apply
direct to the University through the
CSU Admissions Office or a CSU
approved Recruitment Agent.
For a list of CSU approved agents, visit:
www.csu.edu.au/international/csu-agents
Admission requirements
Applicants must generally hold a Master
degree or an Honours degree with
Class 1 or Class 2 (Division 1), taken
over a minimum of four years, from an
approved tertiary institution, relevant to their
chosen field of study. In addition, relevant
professional experience may also be a
requirement with some courses.
To see any specific admission
requirements for your course, please
visit the online course brochure at:
www.csu.edu.au/courses
Internet access
CSU places great emphasis on services to
its students. It is a leader in the provision
of online services and, in particular, the use
of the internet in the support of teaching,
administration and communications with
students.
The online environment is so integrated into
all aspects of student life and the learning
experience at CSU that the University now
assumes that all students will have ongoing
access to an internet connected computer
capable of communicating with CSU online
systems.
Closing dates
Applications for HDR are accepted all year
round. Applicants are strongly encouraged
to take advantage of this continuous
assessment scheme by lodging their
application as early as possible, taking note
of the relevant closing dates for sessions.
Prospective Higher Degree by Research
students are strongly encouraged to contact
the appropriate Faculty Sub-Dean before
submitting an application. Phone
1800 334 733 to obtain the relevant contact
details.
IMPORTANT
Prospective Higher Degree by Research
students are strongly encouraged to make
contact with the appropriate Faculty
Sub-Dean before submitting an
application. Phone 1800 334 733 for
relevant contact details.
For further information on session
start times, visit:
www.csu.edu.au/apply/closing-dates
Full-time study - FT
Part-time study - PT
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Higher Degrees by Research
Higher Degrees by Research are the pinnacle of your personal and
academic performance and highlight your contribution to knowledge on
a global scale. Study at this level aims to conduct strategic and applied
research of an international standard that creates new knowledge that
can benefit local, national and international communities.
Whether you want to propose a cure, develop new technologies, enhance your
artistic career or solve a scientific, educational or business problem, CSU’s suite
of courses, research centres and supervisory capability can help you achieve
outstanding results. You will develop advanced analytical, research and problem
solving skills that have a practical application.
This is an opportunity to work with industry leaders and senior academics through a
process that will challenge and nourish your understanding of your discipline area.
DEGREES IN:
Applied Science
Ministry
Arts
Philosophy
Business Administration
Social Work
Communication
Sustainable Agriculture
Health Science
Theology
Information Technology
Veterinary Studies
Islamic Studies Research
point of
pride
high FUNDING SUCCESS rate
CSU has made a significant strategic investment in research capacity-building and support. In 2013,
CSU recorded the highest success rate in the sector for ARC Discovery Projects, with seven out of the
18 applications submitted successful in receiving funding. The ARC Discovery Projects is a highly
competitive and prestigious national scheme and this outstanding achievement will return more than
$1.8 million in Category 1 research funding to the University.
CSU researchers were also named on at least two additional successful grants to be led through other
institutions.
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Higher Degrees by Research
Doctor of Business
Administration
CSU’s Doctor of Business Administration
provides an opportunity for experienced
business and public sector personnel to refine
and extend their business knowledge and skill
at an advanced level.
Enrolment information
Campus
Multi campus
Course duration
3 - 4 years FT
6 - 8 years PT
On campus
Distance education
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On campus
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Distance education
CSU’s Doctor of Communication is a research
degree providing the opportunity for advanced
critical reflection on professional practice in the
disciplines of Journalism, Public Relations and
Organisational Communication, Advertising,
Cultural Performance and other closely related
fields.
CSU’s Doctor of Health Science provides the
opportunity for advanced critical reflection on
professional practice in the health sciences,
particularly Allied Health, Community Health,
Dentistry, Medical Radiation Science,
Medical Sciences, Medicine, Nursing and
Pharmaceutical Sciences. Students’ research
will be supervised by leading researchers from
the University.
Campus
Multi campus
Course duration
3 - 4 years FT
6 - 8 years PT
On campus
Distance education
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Enrolment information

International students
020099G

Doctor of Health Science
Enrolment information
International students
CRICOS code
Doctor of Communication
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About the course
This course is research focused and designed
to extend professional business, management
or administrative knowledge, therefore is suited
to candidates who have a strong, practical
business or management background and
are interested in developing their analytical,
research and problem solving skills.
Higher Degrees by Research
The course builds upon candidates’ existing
strengths by formally providing them with
practical and business/management
relevant research skills. As a research based
professional doctorate, this course provides
strong industry focused and practically relevant
education to produce better informed, skilled
and reflective professional practitioners. It
equips professionals for diverse and changing
work contexts by offering the development of
skills and knowledge that will have enduring
benefits.
On completion candidates will have:
• demonstrated a knowledge of research
principles and methodologies relevant to
professional business or management
• developed their ability to successfully
identify, investigate and resolve problems
in business
• successfully conducted research into a
current problem in business and presented
the findings of the research in a dissertation
• been prepared for appointments at the
most senior level in government, business
and academia
• made a contribution to the knowledge of
professional practice and its advancement
through the integration of theory and
practice in their written thesis.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
doctor_business
CRICOS code
On campus
072059G
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Distance education

Campus
Multi campus
Course duration
3 - 4 years FT
6 - 8 years PT
On campus
Distance education
About the course
CRICOS code
The Doctor of Communication taught subjects
are student-centred and project-driven. They
are designed to encourage experienced
practitioners in a range of communications
fields to consider their practice from a societal,
cultural and technological perspective as well
as examine practice in detail. Over this period,
the student will develop their research proposal
which is presented to Faculty and peers before
the start of the independent research project(s).
On campus
The objectives of this degree are to:
• provide a research grounding for reflective
practitioner research and practice-based
research in the disciplines that constitute
the field of communication
• extend the student’s knowledge of the
disciplines of communication and closely
related fields
• develop the attributes required of the
candidate to successfully identify,
investigate and resolve problems
confronting these fields
• enable candidates to carry out a program
of independent research into current
problems confronting communication and
present the findings of the research in a
thesis or portfolio of research
• provide graduates with a competitive
advantage in achieving high-level success
in their profession.
Applicants will:
• hold a Class 1 or Class 2 (Division 1)
Bachelor (Honours) degree, or
• a Master degree by coursework (attained
at a course Grade Point Average of 5.00 or
better), or a Master degree by research
• have at least five years full-time (or
equivalent) practice in the communication
field or in a cognate area, a significant
amount of which should be at industry
professional level, and meet the University’s
English language proficiency requirements
• have access to an appropriate organisation
during the period of enrolment to carry out
their empirical research work, so that the
practical requirements of the program can
be met.
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International students
068865M
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Distance education

About the course
CSU’s Doctor of Health Science aims to
provide a tool for advanced research enabling
candidates to contribute in a significant way to
the knowledge and practice in their profession.
This flexible course can be undertaken parttime or full-time by distance education or on
campus. The course is designed to provide
academic and professional development
to applicants with experience or working
in the broad area of Health Science, while
allowing significant flexibility to accommodate
individual student, industry and/or professional
requirements.
The course aims to provide the individual
with the skill and knowledge base to extend
their clinical capability, providing opportunity
for career advancement, employment
diversification and a stimulating working
environment.
For admission to the Doctor of Health Science,
applicants would need to demonstrate that
they are working in an appropriate field within,
or relevant to, the health professions and can
demonstrate they have the opportunity to
complete the applied research/investigation
components of the course, and hold either:
• a Master degree or equivalent (by research
or by coursework with a research project)
in an approved area of Health Science,
with Credit grades or above in all subjects
undertaken
• an Honours degree in an approved area of
Health Science, with Class 2 or better.
Additionally, applicants who have had a
minimum of three years of relevant professional
and/or vocational experience (with relevance
being determined by the Doctor of Health
Science Program Leader in conjunction with
the proposed principal supervisor) will be
granted 16 points credit.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
health_science_doctor
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
communication_doctor
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Higher Degrees by Research
CSU’s Doctor of Information Technology
is designed to provide the opportunity for
advanced, critical reflection on professional
practice in information and communication
technology and closely related fields.
Enrolment information
Campus
Multi campus
Course duration
3 - 4 years FT
6 - 8 years PT
On campus
Distance education
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Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Social Work
CSU’s Doctor of Ministry aims to provide the
opportunity for advanced critical reflection
on professional practice in the discipline of
Christian Ministry and closely related fields.
CSU’s Doctor of Social Work supports eligible
students in advanced and critical reflection on
professional social work practice, to meet the
needs of social work professionals aspiring to
the highest levels within their discipline.
Enrolment information
Campus
Multi campus
Enrolment information
Course duration
3 - 4 years FT
6 - 8 years PT
Campus
WW
Course duration
3 - 4 years FT
6 - 8 years PT
On campus
Distance education
On campus

On campus
CRICOS code
064846B (Can)
043703B (Parr)
072675E (Can) (extended)
072450M (Parr) (extended)
N/A
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Distance education

International students
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International students
CRICOS code
Distance education

About the course
The Doctor of Information Technology extends
knowledge of the discipline of information
and communication technology and develops
attributes required to successfully identify,
investigate and resolve problems confronting
these fields.
Students carry out research into a current
problem confronting information and
communication technology, and present the
findings in a thesis.
CSU’s Doctor of Information Technology is a
unique doctorate that is applied, flexible and
industry supported.
Applied: During your doctoral studies you will
be developing a series of IT industry White
Papers and the subject of your final thesis will
be a real world issue or innovation that delivers
tangible benefits to the Information Technology
industry.
Flexible: The Doctorate incorporates the
Graduate Certificate in Computing Research,
and the Master of Computing Research. This
structure gives you the opportunity to take a
break from your Doctorate at fixed points in
your study, or to exit the Doctorate while still
obtaining a qualification.
Industry supported: Your supervision
team will include an industry based adjunct
supervisor who is an expert in the area you are
researching.
Career opportunities:
The Doctor of Information Technology will
develop extensive research and scholarly
writing skills desired for middle to senior level
Information and Communication Technology
(ICT) professionals such as Chief Information
Officers (CIOs), Chief Information Security
Officers (CISOs), Chief Technology Officers,
Development Managers, Enterprise Architects,
IT Managers, IT Strategists, IT Policy Managers
and ICT Consultants.
Further information:
On campus
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Distance education
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About the course
The three main aims of the course are:
• extension of a candidate’s knowledge of
the discipline of Christian Ministry, which
underpins their profession
• development of attributes required of
the candidate to successfully identify,
investigate and resolve problems
confronting their profession
• successful conduct by the candidate of
research into a current problem confronting
the profession and the presentation of the
findings of the research in a thesis.
Objectives of the course include:
• providing a research grounding for
reflective practitioner research and
practice-based research in the disciplines
that constitute the field of Christian Ministry
• carrying out a program of research into
current problems confronting Christian
Ministry and presenting the findings of the
research in a thesis or portfolio of research
• demonstrating a developed critical
theological approach to ministry and
leadership in their profession
• demonstrating a competitive advantage
in achieving high-level success in their
profession
• understanding the need for, and having
developed the capacity to, engender
networks of trust and cooperation among
ministry professionals
• demonstrating development of new skills
in the professional areas of preaching,
leadership, and management
• demonstrating a greater understanding
and appreciation of social issues in the
mission of the church in a local and global
context.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
ministry_doctor
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International students
CRICOS code
On campus
073076J
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Distance education

About the course
The Doctor of Social Work is designed for
professionals who wish to extend their levels of
professional practice, explore theoretical and
practical issues within the profession and to
acquire advanced research skills. This course
produces graduates who are equipped to lead
in social work research as well as in instructing
and mentoring social workers.
The course consists of five core subjects (80
points), a restricted elective (16 points) and a
dissertation (96 points).
The Doctor of Social Work will:
• allow candidates to extend their
knowledge of social work theory and the
practice underpinning their profession
through dedicated study and reflection
• enable candidates to successfully
identify, investigate and resolve problems
confronting the social work profession
through the acquisition of skills in
reflection, research and writing
• enable candidates to present findings of
research in a dissertation
• encourage candidates to publish at least
one paper in their area of expertise
• provide candidates with professional
supervision to reflect on their own practice
and to demonstrate a standard of
excellence in their field.
Career opportunities
• director of health programs and services
• health and family policy maker
• family services researcher
• senior social work practitioner
CSU’s Master of Social Work (Advanced
Practice) articulates with the Doctorate, with
64 points credited towards the Doctorate on
completion of the Master degree.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
social_work_doctor
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
information_technology_doctor
Telephone: 1800 334 733
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Higher Degrees by Research
Doctor of Information
Technology
Higher Degrees by Research
Doctor of Sustainable
Agriculture
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
Through the Faculty of Arts
Through the Faculty of Business
CSU’s Doctor of Sustainable Agriculture
provides the opportunity for advanced critical
reflection on professional practice in the area of
sustainable agriculture. Students’ research will
be supervised by leading researchers from the
University, and applied in nature.
The Doctor of Philosophy through the Faculty
of Arts offers graduates who have an excellent
academic record and proven research skills the
opportunity to conduct research at a level that
will contribute to the knowledge base of their
discipline.
CSU’s Doctor of Philosophy (Business) is a
research degree for students who have an
excellent academic record in business and
who wish to undertake original and significant
research in an approved area.
Enrolment information
Enrolment information
Campus
Multi campus
Campus
Multi campus
Course duration
3 - 4 years FT
6 - 8 years PT
Course duration
3 years FT
6 years PT
On campus
Distance education
On campus
Distance education


International students
CRICOS code
On campus

International students
065837F
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
Distance education
CRICOS code
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About the course
CSU’s Doctor of Sustainable Agriculture is a
professional Doctorate designed to increase
the capacity of students to develop their own
philosophical and ethical views on sustainable
agriculture. It consists of one-third coursework
comprising the Master of Sustainable
Agriculture, and two-thirds research
dissertation.
Higher Degrees by Research
Students will learn to collaborate in learning,
undertake cooperative project work with
farmers and others in the rural sector,
and integrate their studies in ecologically
sustainable agricultural production systems,
business management, self-management and
social behaviour.
Students who complete the Master of
Sustainable Agriculture, consisting of five
core subjects (80 points) and two restricted
electives (16 points), will be eligible to apply to
progress to the Doctorate and will be required
to complete a dissertation (96 points).
Students graduate with enhanced analytical
and creative thinking skills through the
application of their learning to real-world issues
and become autonomous or self-directed
learners who are competent in research areas
relating to their choice of study.
On campus
Campus
Multi campus
Course duration
3 years FT
6 years PT
On campus
Distance education

Distance education
On campus

About the course
CSU offers a broad range of research
categories in the Faculty of Arts, enabling
students to produce a doctoral thesis focusing
on a specific area of interest in their field.
This program consists entirely of an individual
research program, completed under
supervision.
Students are required to develop a research
proposal, carry out the research and write a
thesis. Students are also required to make
presentations of their work at on campus
colloquia.
International students are required to visit
the appropriate campus at least twice during
their candidature in order to meet with their
supervisor(s) and to present their research.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
doctor_philosophy_arts
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International students
CRICOS code
011999A
072438G (extended)
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Enrolment information
016829A
072437G (extended)

Distance education

About the course
The Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of
Business is designed to develop an advanced
level of research capability that equips
candidates to make a significant contribution
to knowledge in a discipline or cross-discipline
through conducting original research.
Graduates will have the capacity to design
and implement a high-quality, original research
project of significance to a discipline or crossdisciplinary field. They will also be able to
present a substantial and intellectually coherent
thesis for submission to external examination
against international standards.
Categories of research supervision in the
Faculty of Business include Accounting,
Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing,
Distributed Computing, Economics,
Management, Marketing, and Numerical and
Computational Mathematics.
Prospective students are advised to contact the
Faculty of Business to help define and develop
research parameters.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
doctor_philosophy_business
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
doctor_sustainable_agriculture
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) enables you
to complete pure research in your field of
interest. CSU offers a wide range of research
fields across its Arts, Business, Education
and Science Faculties, as well as strong
relationships with industry and government
bodies through research centres, assisting
you to undertake research of an international
standard.
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Completing your PhD normally takes three
years full-time, or six years part-time, during
which you will carry out original research and
produce a doctoral thesis. It is expected your
thesis will make a significant contribution to
knowledge in your field.
See pages 18 and 19 for fields of research
available at CSU.
Enquire online: www.csu.edu.au/contacts/enquiry
Higher Degrees by Research
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
Through the Faculty of Education
Through the Faculty of Science
The Doctor of Philosophy is a research
degree for students who have an excellent
academic record, have developed expertise in a
substantive area and who have proven research
skills focusing on enquiry-based research, as
well as research with direct implications for
professional practice.
CSU’s Doctor of Philosophy is a research
degree for students who have an excellent
academic record, have developed expertise
in a substantive area and who have proven
research skills. Graduates develop knowledge,
skills and attributes necessary for the conduct
of individual research at a level that makes a
distinct contribution to the knowledge base of
the sciences.
Campus
Multi campus
Course duration
PhD:
3 - 4 years FT
6 - 8 years PT
By publication:
0.5 - 1 year FT
1 - 2 years PT
On campus
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Distance education
Multi campus
Course duration
3 years FT
6 years PT
On campus
Distance education
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CRICOS code
On campus
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CRICOS code
Laboratory based: 007607A
Non-laboratory based:
039048G
Laboratory based (extended):
072442M, 072440B
Non-laboratory based
(extended): 072441A,
072439F
015501M
072443K (extended)
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Distance education

International students
International students
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About the course
Candidates will produce research requiring the
presentation of a doctoral thesis that provides
evidence of the candidate’s ability to conceive,
execute and report on a scholarly piece of
research in advanced theory or student practice.
The objectives of the course are to promote and
provide a means of high levels of education,
research and development for those people
directly involved in the design, operation and
future development of education, human
movement and the information professions.
Research supervision is available for topics
relating to the following areas:
• Education
• Human Movement Studies / Exercise
Science
• Information Studies
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
doctor_philosophy_education
On campus

Distance education
Candidates are expected to be experienced
researchers with a refereed publication
record of doctoral standard, and should
have made an original scholarly contribution
to knowledge in their field.
The PhD by Publication is available in each
of CSU’s four Faculties – Arts, Business,
Education and Science.
Enrolment information
Campus
CSU now offers a Doctor of Philosophy
by Publication, enabling candidates who
already have a significant body of published
research to gain formal recognition.
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About the course
This course aims to develop knowledge, skills
and attitudes necessary for the conduct of
individual research at a level that will make a
distinct contribution to the knowledge base of
the sciences.
Under guidance from their supervisors,
students are required to determine an area
of study apposite to the Faculty’s designated
fields of research, prepare a research proposal
and, where appropriate, obtain ethics
approval(s), conduct a research investigation,
write a thesis and submit the thesis for external
examination against international standards.
Research in the Faculty of Science is
undertaken in a wide range of discipline
areas and is actively engaged in developing
solutions to real-world problems and working
closely with community and industry groups.
Research supervision is available for topics
relating to the following areas:
• Agricultural and Wine Sciences
• Animal and Veterinary Sciences
• Biomedical Sciences
• Community Health
• Dentistry and Health Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health
CSU’s Fields of Research can be found at
www.csu.edu.au/research-csu/fields-research
If the area of research you are interested is not
listed, it is recommended you see what staff
members are currently researching by visiting
the School websites or searching for keywords
in your area of interest on the CSU website.
Students may be eligible to graduate with
the PhD by Publication after just six months
of full-time study, depending on their
existing body of work.
Applicants to the Doctor of Philosophy
by Publication should hold one of the
following:
• a Master degree by research at an
acceptable level
• an appropriate Bachelor degree with
Class 1 or Class 2 (Division 1) Honours
from an Australian university or
international equivalent
• another appropriate combination of
undergraduate and postgraduate
qualifications and research experience
demonstrating an ability to undertake
research at Doctoral level.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate
the originality and significance of their
existing body of published work, and the
contribution they have made if their works
were co-authored.
Higher Degrees by Research
Enrolment information
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY BY PUBLICATION
Some additional work may be required
during enrolment to develop existing
publications into a cohesive body of
research.
For more information about completing a
PhD by Publication, visit the online course
brochure for the Doctor of Philosophy in
your relevant Faculty at:
www.csu.edu.au/courses
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
doctor_philosophy_science
Telephone: 1800 334 733
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Higher Degrees by Research
DOCTOR OF VETERINARY STUDIES
CSU’s Doctor of Veterinary Studies provides
an opportunity for registered veterinarians
to develop advanced clinical research skills
and clinical training for specialist professional
veterinary practice.
Enrolment information
Campus
WW
Course duration
3 years FT
On campus
Distance education
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
International students
CRICOS code
On campus
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Master of Applied Science
(Honours)
Master of Arts (Honours)
CSU’s Master of Applied Science (Honours)
aims to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes
necessary for conduct of individual research.
Enrolment information
CSU’s Master of Arts (Honours) is a research
program applicable across a wide variety of
disciplines, wherein the student, with the aid of
a supervisory team, will develop a proposal and
undertake focused research culminating in the
submission of a thesis.
Campus
Multi campus
Course duration
1 - 2 years FT
2 - 4 years PT
Enrolment information
Campus
Multi campus
On campus
Distance education
Course duration
1 - 2 years FT
2 - 4 years PT
Distance education


International students
N/A
CRICOS code
039699E
On campus
Distance education
On campus
Distance education
International students
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Higher Degrees by Research
About the course
About the course
The Doctor of Veterinary Studies is a distinctive
program with the objectives to advance clinical
research and professional practice in veterinary
science through acquisition of organised
and critical understanding in the selected
discipline, skills in critical reflection, substantial
research knowledge and skills, and advanced
communication skills to support students
to fulfill requirements for Australian and/or
European and/or North American recognition of
veterinary specialty status.
CSU’s Master of Applied Science (Honours)
is designed to allow graduates to undertake
research aligned with their undergraduate
discipline area and to support their professional
development and career aspirations.
Assessment of this professional doctorate will
involve various methods of assessment over
clinical training and research subjects. Each
subject is assessed according to a set of tasks
negotiated between and agreed to by the
principal supervisor, in consultation with the
co-supervisors and student, and endorsed by
the Course Coordinator.
The course’s key objectives are to develop:
Methods of assessment will include written
reports, reflective diaries, seminar or conference
presentations, contributions to veterinary
didactic undergraduate teaching, compilation of
a portfolio of clinical training and a dissertation
of the clinical research project. The dissertation
subject undertaken over three sessions
at the end of the candidature is the major
research output and will bind the chapters or
publications arising from the clinical research
project.
Graduates of this doctorate will have fulfilled
the requirements to undertake examinations
in the selected discipline for Australian and
New Zealand Fellowship and/or European
and/or North American diplomate specialty
qualifications.
Subject to regulation and approval, candidates
may conduct their research at other places
where adequate facilities and associate
supervisors are available. The direction of
the work remains under the control of the
University.
• a specialised body of knowledge
appropriate to a research career
• skills of information gathering, processing
and evaluation, problem solving and
communication.
Students complete a period of study and
research and prepare a thesis.
The following areas are approved categories of
research supervision in the Faculty of Science:
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Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
Biological Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Earth Sciences
Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
master_applied_honours
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CRICOS code
On campus
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015502K
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Distance education

About the course
The Master of Arts provides advanced learning
opportunities in the humanities and social
sciences. The program offers an enriching
course of study building on your bachelor
degree major, or a rewarding pathway to a
higher degree by research in the humanities or
social sciences.
The following are priority areas for this course
by research and thesis:
• Australian history
• Australian literature
• communication and culture
• drama
• fine arts
• justice studies and police studies
• professional and applied ethics
• psychology
• rural social studies
• sociology
• social work
• social welfare and social policy
• theology
Applications with the area of research interest
clearly stated can be lodged at any time within
the academic year.
Admission to candidature is subject to approval
by the Board of Graduate Studies. Students
should contact the Sub-Dean, Faculty of Arts,
to discuss possible research projects.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
arts_honours
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
veterinary_studies_doctor
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contact Faculty staff to help define and
develop their research interests.
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Higher Degrees by Research
Master of Health Science
(Honours)
The Master of Arts (Islamic Studies Research)
allows students to conduct research and
develop an advanced body of knowledge in an
Islamic Studies discipline.
CSU’s Master of Health Science (Honours)
offers students the opportunity to develop
knowledge, skill and attitudes necessary for
conduct of individual research.
Enrolment information
Enrolment information
Campus
Parramatta
Campus
Multi campus
Course duration
1 year FT
2 years PT
Course duration
1 - 2 years FT
2 - 4 years PT
On campus
Distance education
On campus

Distance education

International students
CRICOS code
On campus


International students
N/A

Master of Philosophy
Distance education
CRICOS code
About the course
This Master of Arts (Islamic Studies Research)
is designed to provide students with the
opportunity to build on existing Islamic Studies
qualifications by conducting research at a
higher level.
The course was developed in response to
demand from students for a pathway to
research or academic study in the Islamic
Studies field.
Candidates in the Master of Arts (Islamic
Studies Research) will research an aspect of
Islamic Studies and present findings in a thesis
not exceeding 50,000 words.
You will develop a research focus in
consultation with your supervisors. You may
choose to research a topic in one of the
following discipline areas:
• Islamic History
• Islamic Law
• Islamic Theology
• Qur’anic Studies
In addition to developing an advanced
understanding of your chosen research topic,
you will also build skills in research methods
and principles, be able to engage in scholarly
debate, and be able to critically analyse and
contribute to knowledge in your field.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
islamic_studies_research
On campus

Enrolment information
Campus
Multi campus
Course duration
2 years FT
2 - 4 years PT
On campus
Distance education

Distance education

About the course
CSU’s Master of Health Science (Honours)
is designed to allow graduates to undertake
research aligned with their undergraduate
discipline area and to support their professional
development and career aspirations.
Subject to regulation and approval, candidates
may conduct their research at other places
where adequate facilities and associate
supervisors are available. The direction of
the work remains under the control of the
University.
The course’s key objectives are to develop:
• a specialised body of knowledge
appropriate to a research career
• skills of information gathering, processing
and evaluation, problem solving and
communication.
Students complete a period of study and
research, and prepare a thesis.
The following areas are approved categories of
research in the Faculty of Science:
Biological Sciences
• Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• Ecology
• Microbiology
• Physiology
• Plant Biology
Medical and Health Services
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Cardiovascular Medicine and Haemotology
Clinical Sciences
Dentistry
Health Services
Human Movement and Sports Science
Nursing
Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical
Sciences
• Public Health
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
health_honours

International students
CRICOS code
Laboratory based: 02111E
Non-laboratory based:
075524G
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CSU’s Master of Philosophy, offered through
the Faculty of Science, enables applicants to
research an area closely associated with their
undergraduate or postgraduate specialisation.
On campus
Laboratory based: 001257M
Non-laboratory based:
075523G

Distance education

About the course
This course is designed to allow graduates to
undertake specialised studies to support their
technical and professional development and
their career aspirations.
General course objectives are to develop:
• a specialised body of knowledge
appropriate to a research career
• skills of information gathering, processing
and evaluation, and problem solving and
communication.
Candidates will develop in-depth knowledge,
expertise and skills through the application of
research to business problems and issues.
On completion of the period of research, the
student should possess the ability to formulate
a significant problem, mastery of appropriate
conceptual and methodological frameworks,
and the capacity for articulate and critical
analysis.
Students gain experience in the design and
implementation of research and make a
contribution to an existing body of knowledge
by applying, clarifying or interpreting that
knowledge.
Subject to regulation and approval, candidates
may conduct their research at other places
where adequate facilities and associate
supervisors are available. The direction of
the work remains under the control of the
University supervisor.
• Students admitted to the research and
thesis program will be required to submit
a thesis embodying the results of an
approved research project. A student may
be required to undertake further support
subjects to assist in the completion of the
research project.
Course objectives include:
• deepen insight into underlying paradigms,
advanced theory and research processes
in a business discipline
• develop competence in conducting
research
• provide opportunities for the design of
discipline-based research projects.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
master_philosophy
Telephone: 1800 334 733
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Higher Degrees by Research
Master of Arts (ISLAMIC STUDIES
RESEARCH)
Higher Degrees by Research
Master of Social Work
(Honours)
CSU’s Master of Social Work (Honours) offers
students an opportunity to undertake a thesis
by research in the Faculty’s priority area of
Social Work.
Enrolment information
Master of Theology (Honours)
Master of veterinary studies
CSU’s Master of Theology (Honours) is a
higher degree by research that aims to equip
graduates in theology with advanced research
skills, and enable them to pursue focused study
through research.
CSU’s Master of Veterinary Studies is designed
to enhance veterinary practice through
developing substantial knowledge in a selected
discipline, and meet the requirements for
recognition in Australia and overseas.
Enrolment information
Enrolment information
Campus
Multi campus
Campus
Can, Parr
Campus
Course duration
2 years FT
4 years PT
Course duration
1 year FT
2 years PT
Course duration
On campus

Distance education

International students
CRICOS code
On campus

Distance education

International students
025514A

On campus
On campus
Distance education

About the course
Applicants should hold a Bachelor of Social
Work (Honours) from a recognised university,
or qualifications and/or experience deemed
equivalent by the University’s Board of
Graduate Studies.
Higher Degrees by Research
The professional qualifying Master of Social
Work (Honours) is for people who have
already completed a three-year degree from
a recognised university (with some social and
behavioural science content) and who want to
obtain professional qualifications in social work.
This course suits people who are seeking a
career change, who want to upgrade their
qualifications with the addition of a professional
social work degree or recent graduates who
would like to go straight onto postgraduate
studies and obtain a professional social work
qualification to complement their undergraduate
degree.
The Master of Social Work (Honours) can be
studied full-time or part-time, with the minimum
time for completion being two years and the
maximum four years.
The course aims to provide graduates with the
knowledge and skill required for professional
practice in contemporary social work and
human services.
Upon completion of the course graduates will
be able to:
• exercise skills of critical and independent
thinking, reflection and judgement
• apply the knowledge and skills learned to
new situations in the workplace
• understand and critically assess key
aspects of contemporary cultures and
society.
CRICOS code
025515M (NSW)
072702G (ACT)
On campus
Distance education

WW

On campus

The Master of Theology (Honours) offers
students the opportunity to undertake a thesis
by research in the Faculty’s priority areas of
Biblical studies, Church History, Systemtatic
Theology, or Practical Theology. Students will
prepare a thesis proposal, conduct approved
research under supervision, and present the
results of their research for examination in
an academically conventional form approved
by the Faculty and the University’s Board of
Graduate Studies.
Distance education

International students
CRICOS code
About the course
1.5 years FT
N/A

Distance education

About the course
CSU’s Master of Veterinary Studies advances
professional practice in veterinary science
through the acquisition of organised and critical
understanding of substantial knowledge in
the selected discipline. Students also develop
skills in critical reflection, clinical research
methodology and skills, and advanced
communication skills. This course fulfills
requirements for Australasian membership and/
or European or United States recognition in
certain fields.
These objectives will be achieved through:
Applicants should hold a Master of Theology
from Charles Sturt University with a Distinction
average plus evidence of research; or a
Class 1 or Class 2 (Division 1) Bachelor
of Theology (Honours) from Charles Sturt
University; or an award accepted by the Board
of Graduate Studies as equivalent, and/or
have demonstrated, in study or professional
performance, potential to undertake research at
Master degree level.
• the extension of students’ knowledge of
the selected and related veterinary science
disciplines that underpin their professional
practice, presented in a professional
portfolio
• the development of clinical research
knowledge and skills required to
successfully identify, investigate, manage
and resolve problems encountered in the
selected discipline
• successful completion by the student
of clinical research or investigation
of an issue relevant to the selected
discipline, presented in a dissertation
and dissemination of the findings by oral
presentation.
This course is available for study on campus at
CSU’s Wagga Wagga Campus, or by distance
education.
Further information:
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
theology_honours
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
veterinary_studies_master
Applicants will further develop their knowledge
and skills in a theological discipline; deepen
their learning and build on their critical scholarly
skills within that discipline for the purpose of
teaching, ministry, research and writing, and
of inter-disciplinary dialogue. The research will
show awareness of contemporary scholarly
debate and result in a distinct contribution to
theological knowledge.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/
social_work_honours
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