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Save on fees with postgraduate CSP courses

A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is your ticket to a cheaper postgraduate qualification.

What are Commonwealth supported places?

A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) means Australian government funding is available to pay part of your higher education course fees. If you’re a domestic fee-paying student, you can apply to get the benefits of a reduced cost place in a postgraduate CSP course.

Education and teachingCourseSave
Agriculture and environment Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Business Management save up to 52%
Agriculture and environment Graduate Certificate in Agriculture save up to 73%
Agriculture and environment Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management save up to 73%
Agriculture and environment Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture save up to 80%
Agriculture and environment Master of Agriculture (with specialisations) save up to 69%
Arts and communication Graduate Certificate in Communication save up to 34%
Arts and communication Master of Communication (with specialisations) save up to 34%
Education and teaching Graduate Certificate in Adult and Vocational Education save up to 82%
Education and teaching Graduate Certificate in Education save up to 58%
Education and teaching Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education save up to 82%
Education and teaching Graduate Diploma of Adult and Vocational Education save up to 70%
Education and teaching Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Education save up to 56%
Education and teaching Master of Education (Early Childhood Leadership) save up to 56%
Education and teaching Master of Education (Educational Leadership) save up to 56%
Education and teaching Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) save up to 76%
Education and teaching Master of Inclusive Education save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Teaching (Primary) (Arts) save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Teaching (Primary) (English) save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Teaching (Primary) (HASS/HSIE) save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Teaching (Primary) (Languages) save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Teaching (Primary) (Mathematics) save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Teaching (Primary) (PDHPE) save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Teaching (Primary) (Science and Technology) save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Agriculture) save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Design & Technology) save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Drama) save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Teaching (Secondary) (English) save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Teaching (Secondary) (HASS/HSIE) save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Information Technology) save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Teaching (Secondary) (LOTE) save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Mathematics) save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Teaching (Secondary) (PDHPE) save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Science) save up to 82%
Education and teaching Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Visual Art) save up to 82%
Information and library studies Master of Information Studies (with specialisations) save up to 32%
Intersectionality, diversity and inclusion Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency save up to 34%
Intersectionality, diversity and inclusion Graduate Certificate in Intersectionality, Diversity and Inclusion save up to 32%
IT and computing Graduate Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence save up to 71%
IT and computing Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Science save up to 71%
IT and computing Graduate Certificate in Business Data Analytics save up to 65%
IT and computing Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing and Virtualisation save up to 71%
IT and computing Graduate Certificate in Computing (Career Transition) save up to 71%
IT and computing Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security save up to 71%
IT and computing Graduate Certificate in Information Technology save up to 71%
IT and computing Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis save up to 24%
IT and computing Graduate Certificate in Networking and Systems Administration save up to 71%
Medicine and health Graduate Certificate in Ageing and Health save up to 63%
Medicine and health Graduate Certificate in Case Management and Coordinated Care save up to 47%
Medicine and health Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Paramedicine save up to 68%
Medicine and health Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Aged Care) save up to 83%
Medicine and health Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Clinical Education) save up to 80%
Medicine and health Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Leadership and Management) save up to 72%
Medicine and health Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Rural and Remote Nursing) save up to 83%
Medicine and health Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Paramedicine) save up to 68%
Medicine and health Graduate Diploma of Midwifery save up to 83%
Medicine and health Master of Ageing and Health save up to 51%
Medicine and health Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology save up to 67%
Medicine and health Master of Speech Pathology save up to 74%
Policing, law and security Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) save up to 24%
Policing, law and security Graduate Certificate in Terrorism and Security Studies save up to 24%
Policing, law and security Graduate Diploma of Intelligence Analysis save up to 24%
Policing, law and security Graduate Diploma of Investigations save up to 24%
Policing, law and security Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) save up to 24%
Policing, law and security Graduate Diploma of Terrorism and Security Studies save up to 24%
Policing, law and security Master of Intelligence Analysis save up to 24%
Policing, law and security Master of Investigations save up to 24%
Policing, law and security Master of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) save up to 24%
Policing, law and security Master of Terrorism and Security Studies save up to 24%
Psychology and social work Graduate Certificate in Human Services save up to 32%
Psychology and social work Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Human Services save up to 32%
Psychology and social work Graduate Diploma of Psychology save up to 43%
Psychology and social work Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) save up to 64%
Psychology and social work Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology save up to 43%
Research Graduate Certificate in Research save up to 34%
Science Graduate Certificate in Mathematics save up to 86%
Science Graduate Diploma of Mathematics save up to 86%
Theology and Islamic studies Graduate Certificate in Islamic Psychology save up to 9%

What's the difference between a CSP and a fee-paying place?

A fee-paying place is a non-discounted place in a postgraduate or undergraduate course.

A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) grants you a partial subsidy, which means you’ll pay a smaller student contribution to fees across a wide variety of government subsidised courses. The student contribution amount varies from course to course, but you’ll always receive a discount when compared to fee-paying places.

Am I eligible for a CSP?

There are a few eligibility criteria you'll need to meet in order to get a CSP, like:

  • being an Australian citizen, permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen
  • living in Australia throughout your course.

Postgraduate CSP availability can also depend on course CSP availability and fee-help eligibility.

Read the full set of eligibility criteria.

How to apply for a CSP course with Charles Sturt

The application process for partial government fee coverage is easy – here are our step-by-step instructions to  apply for a Commonwealth supported place with us.

Step 1

Choose your course

Choose your university course from any field of study in the list above.

Step 2

Get prepped

Get your supporting documents ready (e.g. your proof of citizenship or resident status).

Step 3

Set up an account

Set up an account with us and submit your application. You will be automatically considered for a CSP.

Once you hit apply we'll get back to you with the results of your application within 10 days. You'll also find out if you got a CSP. If you succeed, you'll receive a letter of offer soon after!

Combine a CSP with more postgraduate support

At Charles Sturt we want you to succeed – and we'll here to help you do just that. Get help with your fees and scholarships and access Australian government resources like studyassist. Here's how.

Financial support

We have more than $10 million in scholarships and grants to give away to students just like you. Plus, dedicated financial support services you can access.

Built-in study support

Access free prep courses, discussion forums, skills workshops and dedicated advisers throughout your course.

Wellbeing services

Get counselling, health and wellbeing services, wherever you choose to study with us.

Need help?

Learn more about the different ways you can pay for your course, including a HECS-HELP loan.

Or get in touch if you have questions about our postgraduate CSPs, courses or application process.