Let's Create a World Worth Living In
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Let’s create a world worth living in Undergraduate Guide 2022 The change the world needs sure won’t come from just talking about it. At Charles Sturt University, we roll up our sleeves and turn ideas into action. Because when we all work together… We build technology that keeps lonely Aussies company. We start businesses that give young winemakers a chance to grow. We cut down the radiation in radiography. We connect children to their culture. And we save our native animals from the brink of extinction. At Charles Sturt University, you get to work from day one. Because it’s not what we say that makes a difference. It’s what we do. Contents Yindyamarra Winhanganha 4 Where will you make a difference? 33 Tackling the big issues 6 Agricultural and wine sciences 34 Why choose Charles Sturt? 8 Allied health and pharmacy 38 Study at the heart of campus 10 Animal and veterinary sciences 40 Our campuses 12 Business 42 Live where you learn 14 Christian theology and ministry 44 Study online 16 Communication 48 Online study support 19 Dentistry and oral health 50 Have you got the Charles Sturt Advantage? 21 Engineering 52 Admission pathways 22 Environmental science and outdoor recreation 54 School leaver - your path to uni 24 Exercise and sports sciences 56 Non-school leaver - your path to uni 26 Humanities, social work and Scholarships: don’t rule yourself out 28 human services 58 Fees and help with costs 29 Information and library studies 60 We've got your back 30 Information technology, computing Take your study around the world 31 and mathematics 62 Events 32 Islamic and Arabic studies 64 Questions? We’ve got the answers 34 Medical and health sciences 66 Medicine 68 Nursing, midwifery and Indigenous health 72 Policing, law, security, customs and emergency management 74 Psychology 76 Science 80 Teaching and education 82 Our courses 84 Okay, I'm ready to apply 89 Yindyamarra Winhanganha This is a Wiradjuri phrase meaning ‘the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in’. It's at the heart of everything we stand for here at Charles Sturt University, and it's the reason we strive to create a world worth living in. To us, a world worth living in is a place that protects and values society’s core needs. The security of our land and food. The health and education of our people. The development of technology to help us prosper. And clear and honest communication with ourselves – and each other. Charles Sturt University was founded on a quest to meet these fundamental needs. Since day one, we've empowered people to make the world a better place. Because we believe in making a difference. When we connect people to their purpose, we make communities better. And when we make communities better, we create a world worth living in. 4 Charles Sturt University What does it mean to create a world worth living in? It means finding your It means not being afraid to purpose and seeing it stand up and be counted. through to the end. It means pushing the It means standing up for boundaries to make an what you believe in. impact. It means meeting challenges It means never resting on with innovation – and a smile. your laurels when there’s work to be done. It means rolling up your sleeves and getting the It means helping each other job done. for the greater good. It means doing your bit It means shaping tomorrow – to make a real and lasting by starting today. difference. It means making meaningful connections. What does creating a world worth living in mean to you? Undergraduate Guide 2022 5 Tackling the big issues Hey there. You look like someone who cares. Someone who really, truly cares. We can tell. You’ve got plenty of time for your loved ones. You give back to your local community. And you definitely give a damn about our neighbours around the globe. You’re exactly the type of person we’re looking for. And because you care so much about doing good in the world – and making a real difference in the lives of others – we’re excited to tell you: WELCOME! You’ve come to the right place. At Charles Sturt University, we don’t just talk a big game. We back it up with action. We make it happen. Just like you, we roll up our sleeves and get things done. Because like you, we care. We care about the environment. We care about equality. It’s why we’ve signed up to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals – just to make it official. And when we talk about sustainability, we don’t just mean protecting the wilderness. It’s about ending poverty. It’s about access to quality education. It’s about peace and justice for all. It’s about climate action. It’s about gender equality. It’s about creating a world worth living in. 6 Charles Sturt University We know that the only way to create a world worth living in is to lead by example. So when you study with Charles Sturt University, you’ll make a difference too. Together, we can make the world a better place. Sustainability is a buzzword for some organisations, but for us it’s a priority. We’re proud to be Australia’s very first carbon neutral university. Plus, we’ve integrated sustainability issues into all our undergraduate courses, so you’ll have the chance to make a real and lasting difference as well – whichever degree you choose. If you believe that everyone should have the same opportunities regardless of gender, then you'll be happy to know we're in the top 20 universities worldwide for gender equality*. We’re an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality two years running, and we received the Athena SWAN Bronze Institution Award for our contribution to women in STEMM. Climate change is one of the biggest issues facing our planet. We need to act now. We're the #4 university in Australia – and in the top 10 per cent of universities worldwide – for climate action,* so we're recognised for the difference we’re making. When you visit us, you’ll see that we’ve got nearly 16,000 solar panels installed across our campuses (enough to power more than 2000 homes). It’s just one of the ways we’re reducing the impact we have on our environment. Our research makes a difference – and our academics contribute solutions to real-world problems. From keeping the water of the Murray-Darling River flowing and helping native animals recover from the bushfires, to fighting cyber crime and reducing medical radiation exposure – our research is having a positive impact on the world around us. The best bit? We’re only just getting started. And you can be a part of it. *Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021 Undergraduate Guide 2022 7 Why choose Charles Sturt? Here, you can do anything. We’ll connect you with the right information, services and support to make sure you achieve everything you set out to do. Learn more about studying with Charles Sturt study.csu.edu.au Be the grad who You’re more than gets the job just a number Join the university with the At Charles Sturt, you'll get the highest graduate employment attention you need. With rate in Australia* – more Charles one-to-one connections with Sturt grads get jobs faster your lecturers and tutors than grads from any other uni. (they'll actually know your name!) Employers know Charles Sturt and personalised learning – grads are skilled, confident and you'll soon find out what sets us ready to get to work. apart from other unis. Learn with the Fit study around experts in online your life study You have true flexibility to choose your study path. Study As Australia’s most experienced on campus, online – or a mix online university,^ we know of both! If you want to take an a bit about delivering the best extra subject in a session to online university education. accelerate your degree, go for it. More students choose to study And if you need to scale back online with us than any other uni to just one or two subjects a in Australia^ (in fact, there are session, you can do that too. around 25,000 studying online with us right now!). We’ve got your Connections with back – industry from day one Our academics and teaching Support isn’t an ‘add-on’ – staff are well-connected. it’s part of your experience. So when you graduate, you’ll We’ll introduce you to our already have a wide network support services early, and of industry contacts who can they will be there for you to *QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020 help you kickstart your career. use whenever you need them. ^Department of Education, Skills and Employment Higher Education Statistics 8 Charles Sturt University Undergraduate Guide 2022 9 Everything on your doorstep. The library, Learning Commons, support services, free wi-fi, your lecturers and great coffee... it's all here for you. 10 Charles Sturt University When you study on campus, you get the ultimate student experience. You’re in the thick of it. You’re steps away from everything you need to survive – and thrive – at Charles Sturt University. Campus life: it’s exactly what you picture it to be. Study at the heart of campus You’ll walk with your mates to lectures and tutorials.