Program Overview

Undergraduate Certificate in Border Security

The Undergraduate Certificate in Border Security is a course offered by Charles Sturt University. This course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to work in border security, including customs administration and other public sector agencies and businesses involved in cross-border trade.

Key Information

• Study mode: Online
• Duration: Minimum 0.5 years, Maximum 1 year
• Entry score: TBA
• Indicative fees:
  • Domestic online: $8,688.00 (full fee)
  • International students: fees vary

Why Study with Us?

• Step into university study with a high school certificate, a Certificate III (or higher), a Tertiary Preparation Certificate, or relevant work experience.
• Build towards a bachelor's degree, with the option to transition into the Bachelor of Border Management and receive credit for completed subjects.
• Learn from industry experts and academics at Charles Sturt's Centre for Customs and Excise Studies.

Career Opportunities

• Employment opportunities in customs administration and other public sector agencies and businesses involved in cross-border trade.

What You Will Study

• Core subjects:
  • Border Agencies and Principles of Border Management (16 credit points)
  • Maritime Regulation and Enforcement (8 credit points)
  • Border Security (8 credit points)
• Standard enrolment patterns are available in the handbook.

Costs

• The cost of the course varies depending on the student type and study mode.
• Payment options are available, including paying upfront, deferring fees through HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, or a combination of both.

Entry Requirements

• Academic entry requirements:
  • A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent)
  • A completed AQF Certificate III or higher
  • A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate or bridging program
  • Work experience of at least two years full-time equivalence
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
• Language requirements: Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.

Credit and Pathways

• If you have completed relevant tertiary study or have work experience related to the course, you may be eligible for credit towards your degree.
• Admission pathways are available to help you meet the entry requirements.

How to Apply

• Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy, and you can apply directly or through UAC or VTAC.
• Important dates and application closing dates are available on the UAC and VTAC websites.

Related Courses

• Undergraduate Certificate in International Customs Law
• Undergraduate Certificate in International Trade
• Undergraduate Certificate in Trade and Customs
• Bachelor of Border Management