Single subject study fees

Tuition fees for the Single Subject Study program are charged per subject and are the same cost whether you are studying on campus or online.

Fees are payable upfront to Charles Sturt and cannot be deferred to the Australian Taxation Office using a HELP loan.

Want to know when fees will be due? You can find out more on our fee due dates page.

Single Subject Study gives you flexibility without the commitment of a full degree. The program allows you to:

  • study subjects that require no prerequisites, prior knowledge, or experience
  • sample university, or test out a subject area
  • update your professional qualifications
  • build your skills or explore your passions
  • prove to yourself that you are capable of university study

2023 tuition fees

Tuition fees for the Single Subject Study program are charged per subject and are the same cost for on campus or online study. Fees are payable upfront and cannot be deferred through the Australian Taxation Office HELP scheme. You will receive advice about payment options when you receive a letter of offer into the subject.

Undergraduate subject level - 1xx, 2xx, 3xx, 4xx

The domestic student undergraduate fee for each subject falls within one of seven bands. These bands indicate what the cost of a subject will be.

Domestic Undergraduate Students only – determine your subject band

Start typing the subject name or subject code in the box below and select your subject from the resulting list.

Bands Cost per 8 point subject
Domestic Students
Band 1$2,810
Band 2$3,282
Band 3$5,620
Band 4$2,810
Band 5$2,810
Band 6$3,282
Band 7$3,282
International Students
International Students - All Faculties UG$3,992

*Faculty of Education Practice Teaching subjects requiring supervision in a school environment incur an additional fee of $500.

Postgraduate Subject level - 5xx & 6xx

The Postgraduate Student Fee is based on the subject level and the Faculty in which the subject is offered.

Faculty Cost per 8 point subject
Domestic Students
*Arts / Education$3,620
Business & Justice Studies$4,046
Science$4,226
**Science Clinical Placement subjects$4,626
International Students
All Faculties$4,294

*Faculty of Education Practice Teaching subjects requiring supervision in a school environment incur an additional fee of $500.
**Faculty of Science Includes Clinical Placement subjects incur an additional fee of $400 (per 8 pt subject).

The published fees are for 2023 only. Fees may be adjusted in future years. Above fees are for each 8 point subject. Fees should be doubled for 16 point subjects.

Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)

The SSAF provides universities with the means to maintain and enhance services and amenities that support a wide range of student needs.

Single Subject Study gives you flexibility without the commitment of a full degree. The program allows you to:

  • study subjects that require no prerequisites, prior knowledge, or experience
  • sample university, or test out a subject area
  • update your professional qualifications
  • build your skills or explore your passions
  • prove to yourself that you are capable of university study

2024 tuition fees

Tuition fees for the Single Subject Study program are charged per subject and are the same cost for on campus or online study. Fees are payable upfront and cannot be deferred through the Australian Taxation Office HELP scheme. You will receive advice about payment options when you receive a letter of offer into the subject.

Undergraduate subject level - 1xx, 2xx, 3xx, 4xx

The domestic student undergraduate fee for each subject falls within one of seven bands. These bands indicate what the cost of a subject will be.

Domestic Undergraduate Students only – determine your subject band

Start typing the subject name or subject code in the box below and select your subject from the resulting list.

Bands Cost per 8 point subject
Domestic Students
Band 1$2,700
Band 2$3,154
Band 3$5,400
Band 4$2,700
Band 5$2,700
Band 6$3,154
Band 7$3,154
International Students
International Students - All Faculties UG$3,768

*Faculty of Education Practice Teaching subjects requiring supervision in a school environment incur an additional fee of $500.

Postgraduate Subject level - 5xx & 6xx

The Postgraduate Student Fee is based on the subject level and the Faculty in which the subject is offered.

Faculty Cost per 8 point subject
Domestic Students
*Arts / Education$3,478
Business & Justice Studies$3,888
Science$4,060
**Science Clinical Placement subjects$4,460
International Students
All Faculties$4,126

* Faculty of Education Practice Teaching subjects requiring supervision in a school environment incur an additional fee of $500.
** Faculty of Science Includes Clinical Placement subjects incur an additional fee of $400 (per 8 pt subject).

The published fees are for 2024 only. Fees may be adjusted in future years. Above fees are for each 8 point subject for domestic students only. Fees should be doubled for 16 point subjects.

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