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:
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.
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 body | Course | Additional information |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Schools Accreditation Advisory Committee (VSAAC) | 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) | Bachelor of Clinical Science (Medicine)/Doctor of Medicine |
Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Clinical Science (Medicine)/Doctor of Medicine is a Joint Program in Medicine with Western Sydney University. The Joint Program in Medicine is accredited with the Australian Medical Council. The course has conditional accreditation from September 2020 until March 2027. The conditional accreditation
of the course does not impact graduate outcomes. Graduates are eligible for registration by the Medical Board (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, Ahpra) in all Australian States and Territories, following successful completion of a period of required supervised graduate training. |
| 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) | |
| Australian Sonography Accreditation Registry (ASAR) | Graduate Diploma of Medical Ultrasound | This course is being taught out and is no longer admitting new students. The course will remain accredited until existing students have completed the course requirements. |
| 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. CA ANZ accreditation for Melbourne campus (delivered by Navitas) is pending application and approval. |
| 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. |
| Community Work Australia (CWA) | Bachelor of Human Services | The Bachelor of Human Services is provisionally accredited by Community Work Australia (CWA). Provisionally accredited course status recognises that the education provider agrees to participate in a review of the course within 6-12 months. Review Process: 1. Any stakeholder, including a student, can request to have an accredited course reviewed by CWA 2. Every request will be taken seriuosly and investigated on its merit. CWA reserves the right to conduct an audit and make recommendations to the course coordinator. 3. If any issues are identified, CWA will work with the education provider to implement changes. If changes are not made, CWA reserves the right to withdraw accreditation. Policies and procedures are available on the CWA website |
| CPA Australia (CPA) | Bachelor of Accounting | This CPA Australia accredited degree meets the academic requirements for admission to the CPA program. CPA Australia accreditation for Melbourne campus (delivered by Navitas) is pending application and approval. |
| 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 | 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 Accreditation Committee (MRPAC) | Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) | |
| Medical Radiation Practice Accreditation Committee (MRPAC) | Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging) | |
| Medical Radiation Practice Accreditation Committee (MRPAC) | Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy) | |
| Medical Radiation Practice Accreditation Committee (MRPAC) | Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy) | Program 4411RT is being taught out and is no longer admitting new students. The course will remain accredited until existing students have completed the course requirements. |
| Medical Radiation Practice Accreditation Committee (MRPAC) | Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) | Program 4411NM is being taught out and is no longer admitting new students. The course will remain accredited until existing students have completed the course requirements. |
| Medical Radiation Practice Accreditation Committee (MRPAC) | Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) | Program 4411MI is being taught out and is no longer admitting new students. The course will remain accredited until existing students have completed the course requirements. |
| 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) | Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) |
This course is being taught out and is no longer admitting new students. The course will remain accredited until existing students have completed the course requirements. 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 webpage. |
| NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) | Bachelor of Outdoor Education |
This course is being taught out and is no longer admitting new students. The course will remain accredited until existing students have completed the course requirements. 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 webpage. |
| 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 Council of Australia Ltd (OTC) | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy course is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC) and approved for registration purposes 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 Council of Australia Ltd (OTC) | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) course is accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC) and approved for registration purposes 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 Accreditation Committee (ParaAC) | Bachelor of Paramedicine | |
| Paramedicine Accreditation Committee (ParaAC) | Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours) | |
| Paramedicine Accreditation Committee (ParaAC) | Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Paramedicine) | |
| Paramedicine Accreditation Committee (ParaAC) | Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Paramedic) | This course is being taught out and is no longer admitting new students. The course will remain accredited for completing students, with continuing students being transferred into the accredited Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Paramedicine). |
| Podiatry Accreditation Committee (PodAC) | Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine | |
| Podiatry Accreditation Committee (PodAC) | Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours) | |
| Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) | Bachelor of Communication (Advertising and Public Relations) | This course is being taught out and is no longer admitting new students. The course will remain accredited until existing students have completed the course requirements. |
| Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) | Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations) | This course is being taught out and is no longer admitting new students. The course will remain accredited until existing students have completed the course requirements. |
| Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) | Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations)/Bachelor of Business Studies | This course is being taught out and is no longer admitting new students. The course will remain accredited until existing students have completed the course requirements. |
| Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) | Master of Pastoral Counselling (Clinical) | |
| Records and Information Management Practitioners Alliance (RIMPA Global) | Bachelor of Information Studies (with specialisations) | |
| Records and Information Management Practitioners Alliance (RIMPA Global) | Master of Information Studies (with specialisations) | |
| Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) | Bachelor of Science (Analytical Chemistry major) | The Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Analytical Chemistry) course is fully accredited with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). 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 |
For full information about our courses please use our University handbook
See Course and Subject Policy for more information or contact the Academic Quality Team.
