Undergraduate Certificate in Trade and Customs

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Start your career in international business and border agencies – or upskill in your current role – with the Undergraduate Certificate in Trade and Customs from Charles Sturt University.

This course is also the ideal pathway to the Bachelor of Border Management. Complete your certificate and get entry – with credit – into the bachelor’s.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

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    Key information

    Study mode and sessions

    Online
    Next session start: July 14, 2025
    Session 1 : March 3, 2025
    Online
    Session 2 : July 14, 2025
    Online

    Duration

    Minimum time - 0.5 year(s)
    Maximum time - 1 year(s)

    Entry score

    TBA

    Indicative fees

    Domestic online
    Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):

    Full fee - $8,496.00

    Course points and codes

    Credit Points: 32
    AQF: Level 5
    Cricos:

    Additional information

    • Commonwealth supported places available
    • Integrated Industry connections
    • Credit and admission pathways

    Applications close February 12

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    Why study with us?

    Step into uni study

    You can apply for entry to the Undergraduate Certificate in Trade and Customs with a high school certificate, a Certificate III (or higher), a Tertiary Preparation Certificate or relevant work experience.

    Build to your bachelor's degree

    The course provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Border Management. You study four subjects from that degree - so when you transition into it, you'll receive credit for the subjects you've already completed in your certificate.

    Learn from experts

    This customs course is delivered by industry experts and academics at Charles Sturt's Centre for Customs and Excise Studies - the world's leading provider of training, education and research in the areas of customs, excise and border management.

    We’re #1 in Australia for grads who get jobs.

    85% of our undergrads get full-time employment within 4 months of graduating.

    *Good Universities Guide 2022/23

    Career opportunities

    The Undergraduate Certificate in Trade and Customs will give you the skills and knowledge to consider many different career paths, including employment opportunities in customs administration and other public sector agencies and businesses involved in cross-border trade.

    What you will study

    For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

    Intensive school

    You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

    Core subjects32 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    CUS101Border Agencies and Principles of Border Management16 credit pts
    CUS104International Trade Terms and Documentation16 credit pts
    For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.

    Graduation requirements

    As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

    Costs

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    How is this calculated?

    This is an estimate

    • Fees calculated based on 1 year of full-time study (ETSL).
    • Fees dependant on chosen subjects.
    • Subject to annual increase each year.

    Scholarships

    We have scholarships and grants, totalling over $11 million annually!

    They cover various areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, community service, specific courses, on-campus living and individuals in unique circumstances.

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    Entry requirements

    Selection rank:

    TBA

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

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    • A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent)
      OR
    • A completed AQF Certificate III or higher, studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent
      OR
    • A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or bridging program studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University, or equivalent
      OR
    • Work experience of at least two years full time equivalence within the same industry as the course profile as evidenced by a detailed resume.
      OR
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

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

    Credit and pathways

    If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

    Check your eligibility for credit

    We also have several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first. Find out what admission pathways are available to you.

    How to apply

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