Professional accreditation

Professional accreditation is an important quality measure of our courses. It means our graduates can work in their chosen profession.

Charles Sturt has accreditation with more than 35 professional bodies such as:

  • Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
  • Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), and
  • NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

These professional bodies review Charles Sturt courses to ensure they meet their standards.

Charles Sturt maintains nation-leading results for graduate employment rates and salaries.

Courses with professional accreditation at Charles Sturt

Graduates must complete an agreed program of subjects to meet accreditation requirements.

Sometimes, a professional body may have extra requirements that graduates must complete. This may be a period of professional experience, further education, or workplace training to gain full accreditation. You should check with the relevant professional body for their current requirements.

The table below outlines accredited courses at Charles Sturt and the accrediting body.

Accrediting bodyCourse Additional information

Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc. (AVBC)

Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/ Bachelor of Veterinary Science

 

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Bachelor of Social Work

 

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

 

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

 

Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)

Bachelor of Education (Birth to 5 Years)

 

Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

Students must pass the personal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before starting their final professional experience placement. Further information, including how to register, is available on the LANTITE website.

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Bachelor of Computer Science

 

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Bachelor of Information Technology

 

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Master of Cyber Security

 

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Master of Information Technology (with specialisations)

 

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Master of Professional Information Technology

 

Australian Counselling Association (ACA)

Master of Pastoral Counselling

 

Australian Dental Council (ADC)

Bachelor of Dental Science

 

Australian Dental Council (ADC)

Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene)

 

Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)

Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

 

Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)

Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

 

Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)

Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management

 

Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)

Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)

 

Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)

Master of Human Resource Management

 

Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)

Master of Social and Organisational Leadership (Human Resources Management)

 

Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS)

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Pathology)

 

Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)

Bachelor of Information Studies

 

Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)

Graduate Diploma of Information Studies

 

Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)

Master of Information Studies (with specialisations)

 

Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)

Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship)

 

Australian Medical Council (AMC)

Doctor of Medicine

 

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)

Bachelor of Nursing

 

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)

Graduate Diploma of Midwifery

 

Australian Pharmacy Council

Bachelor of Pharmacy

 

Australian Physiotherapy Council (APhysioC)

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

 

Australian Physiotherapy Council (APhysioC)

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) Integrated Honours

 

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Bachelor of Psychology

Further study and training is needed to pursue a career as a psychologist. Current practice requirements are the completion of six years of education and training. The APAC website provides further information on pathways to registration.

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Further study and training is needed to pursue a career as a psychologist. Current practice requirements are the completion of six years of education and training. The APAC website provides further information on pathways to registration.

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)

Further study and training is needed to pursue a career as a psychologist. Current practice requirements are the completion of six years of education and training. The APAC website provides further information on pathways to registration.

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours)

Further study and training is needed to pursue a career as a psychologist. Current practice requirements are the completion of six years of education and training. The APAC website provides further information on pathways to registration.

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology

Further study and training is needed to pursue a career as a registered psychologist. Current practice requirements are the completion of six years of education and training. The APAC website provides further information on pathways to registration.

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Advanced Graduate Diploma of Psychological Practice

Further study and training is needed to pursue a career as a psychologist. Current practice requirements are the completion of six years of education and training. The APAC website provides further information on pathways to registration.

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Graduate Diploma of Psychology

Further study and training is needed to pursue a career as a psychologist. Current practice requirements are the completion of six years of education and training. The APAC website provides further information on pathways to registration.

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Master of Clinical Psychology

Further study and training may be needed to pursue a career as a psychologist. Current practice requirements are the completion of six years of education and training. The APAC website provides further information on pathways to registration.

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Master of Professional Psychology (with specialisations)

Further study and training may be needed to pursue a career as a psychologist. Current practice requirements are the completion of six years of education and training. The APAC website provides further information on pathways to registration.

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Master of Psychological Practice (with specialisations)

Further study and training may be needed to pursue a career as a psychologist. Current practice requirements are the completion of six years of education and training. The APAC website provides further information on pathways to registration.

Australian Society of Archivists (ASA)

Bachelor of Information Studies (Records and Archives Management)

 

Australian Society of Archivists (ASA)

Master of Information Studies (Records and Archives Management)

 

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)

Bachelor of Accounting

This Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) accredited degree meets the academic eligibility criteria for admission to the CA program.

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)

Master of Professional Accounting

This Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) accredited degree meets the academic eligibility criteria for admission to the CA program.

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)

Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice)

This Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) accredited degree meets the academic eligibility criteria for admission to the CA program.

CPA Australia (CPA)

Bachelor of Accounting

This CPA Australia accredited degree meets the academic requirements for admission to the CPA program.

CPA Australia (CPA)

Master of Professional Accounting

This CPA Australia accredited degree meets the academic requirements for admission to the CPA program.

CPA Australia (CPA)

Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice)

This CPA Australia accredited degree meets the academic requirements for admission to the CPA program.

Engineers Australia (EA)

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)

This course has provisional accreditation, which may impact international agreements. Full accreditation requires five students to have graduated from the course. The degree meets the requirements for registration as a Professional Engineer which is required for practice in some specialties in some states. At least five years post-graduation experience is also required.

Engineers Australia (EA)

Bachelor of Technology (Civil) / Master of Engineering (Civil)

This course has provisional accreditation, which may impact international agreements. Full accreditation requires five students to have graduated from the course. The degree meets the requirements for registration as a Professional Engineer which is required for practice in some specialties in some states. At least five years post-graduation experience is also required.

Engineers Australia (EA)

Bachelor of Technology (Civil)

This course has provisional accreditation, which may impact international agreements. Full accreditation requires five students to have graduated from the course. The degree meets the requirements for registration as a Engineer Technologist which is required for practice in some specialties in some states. At least five years post-graduation experience is also required.

Engineers Australia (EA)

Master of Engineering (Civil)

This course has provisional accreditation, which may impact international agreements. Full accreditation requires five students to have graduated from the course. The degree meets the requirements for registration as a Professional Engineer which is required for practice in some specialties in some states. At least five years post-graduation experience is also required.

Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science

Accreditation for the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science degree is campus-specific.  Port Macquarie campus is currently in pre-accreditation phase.  Graduates from the Port Macquarie campus will need to apply for individual accreditation with ESSA upon successful completion of their degree.

Note: The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science with the Sports Management major is not accredited with ESSA.

Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

 

Legal Profession Admissions Board of NSW (LPAB)

Bachelor of Laws

Completion of a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice is a further requirement following an Australian law degree, for admission as a legal practitioner.

Legal Profession Admissions Board of NSW (LPAB)

Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminal Justice

 

Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA)

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography)

 

Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging)

 

Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy)

 

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

Students must pass the personal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before starting their final professional experience placement. Further information, including how to register, is available on the LANTITE website.

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

Bachelor of Education (K - 12)

Students must pass the personal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before starting their final professional experience placement. Further information, including how to register, is available on the LANTITE website.

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Industry Entry

Students must pass the personal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before starting their final professional experience placement. Further information, including how to register, is available on the LANTITE website.

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies)

Students must pass the personal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before starting their final professional experience placement. Further information, including how to register, is available on the LANTITE website.

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)

Students must pass the personal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before starting their final professional experience placement. Further information, including how to register, is available on the LANTITE website.

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)

Students must pass the personal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before starting their final professional experience placement. Further information, including how to register, is available on the LANTITE website.

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

Master of Teaching (Primary)

Students must pass the personal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before starting their final professional experience placement. Further information, including how to register, is available on the LANTITE website.

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Students must pass the personal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before starting their final professional experience placement. Further information, including how to register, is available on the LANTITE website.

Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTC)

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy course is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council (OTC) and approved by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA).  To work as an occupational therapist, you must register for practice with the OTBA. The course is also approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).

Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTC)

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy course is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council (OTC) and approved by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA).  To work as an occupational therapist, you must register for practice with the OTBA. The course is also approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).

Paramedicine Board of Australia

Bachelor of Paramedicine

 

Paramedicine Board of Australia

Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours)

 

Paramedicine Board of Australia

Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Paramedicine)

This course is currently in the pre-accreditation stage.

Podiatry Board of Australia

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine

 

Podiatry Board of Australia

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours)

 

Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

Master of Pastoral Counselling (Clinical)

 

Records and Information Management Practitioners Alliance (RIMPA Global)

Bachelor of Information Studies (Records and Archives Management)

 

Records and Information Management Practitioners Alliance (RIMPA Global)

Master of Information Studies (Records and Archives Management)

 

Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)

Bachelor of Science (Analytical Chemistry major)

This course is currently in the pre-accreditation stage. Students who complete this major are qualified to apply for RACI membership.

Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)

Master of Speech Pathology

 

World Customs Organisation (WCO)

Bachelor of Border Management

 

World Customs Organisation (WCO)

Graduate Certificate in Customs Administration

 

World Customs Organisation (WCO)

Graduate Diploma of Customs Administration

 

World Customs Organisation (WCO)

Master of Customs Administration

Getting help

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See Course and Subject Policy for more information or contact the Academic Quality Team.