Program Overview

Graduate Diploma of Customs Administration

The Graduate Diploma of Customs Administration is a postgraduate course designed to qualify individuals from various backgrounds, including customs and other public sector agencies and businesses involved in cross-border trade, to apply advanced knowledge and skills in a range of professional customs administration contexts.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online, with sessions starting in March and July.
• Duration: Minimum of 1 year, maximum of 2 years.
• Entry Score: To be announced.
• Indicative Fees:
  • International online: Fee-paying overseas - $23,520.00 per annum for full-time study, $11,760.00 per annum for part-time study.
• Course Points and Codes: 64 credit points, AQF Level 8.
• Additional Information: Includes credit and admission pathways, and integrated industry connections.

Why Study with Us?

Our Graduate Diploma of Customs Administration aims to integrate technical skills with specialized customs administration theory and practice, serving as a pathway to further learning. It is designed by the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES) in collaboration with industry, government, and international agencies, including the World Customs Organization (WCO).

Career Opportunities

Enhance your employment options and advancement in customs administration, public sector agencies, and businesses involved in cross-border trade. Deliver key customs brokerage and freight forwarding operations, protect public health and safety, and ensure policy responses are compliant with international legal obligations.

What You Will Study

For each 8-point subject, expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week on assignments, readings, tutorials, and other study activities. The course includes:

• Essential Set (64 points):
  • Core subjects (32 credit points): Customs Management Theory and Practice, International Customs Law.
  • Restricted electives (32 credit points): Choose from subjects like Environment Taxation, International Trade Policy and Practice, Border Revenue, Excise, Customs Reform and Modernisation, International Supply Chain Management, and more.
• Standard Enrolment Patterns: Detailed in the course handbook.

Study Link

Brush up on your skills with short, online subjects that prepare you for university, covering topics from essay writing and grammar to maths, statistics, and chemistry.

Costs

Calculate My Fee

The fee calculator is based on your student type, commencement year, study mode, and location. Fees are indicative only and may vary based on the subjects you choose and their point value.

Payment Options

• Pay all of your student contribution up front.
• Pay part of your student contribution and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan.
• Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan.

Scholarships

Charles Sturt University offers scholarships and grants totaling over $11 million annually, covering areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, and more.

Entry Requirements

Selection Rank

To be announced. Learn how selection ranks are calculated, including ATARs and adjustment factors.

Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognized university or tertiary institution, or a Graduate Certificate in Customs Administration from Charles Sturt University or an equivalent postgraduate award.

Language Requirements

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.

Inherent Requirements

Details available upon request.

Credit and Pathways

If you've completed relevant tertiary study or have work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Check your eligibility for credit and explore admission pathways.

How to Apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. You can apply via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), or directly to Charles Sturt University. Recruitment agents can also assist with your application and student visa process.

Related Courses

• Graduate Certificate in Customs Administration
• Master of Customs Administration