If you are a professional or amateur ornithologist and want to upgrade your skills and knowledge while attaining a recognised tertiary qualification, the Graduate Certificate in Ornithology from Charles Sturt University is for you. Our Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Ornithology are the only specialised postgraduate courses in Australia in the field of ornithology.
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
A completed Bachelors Degree (or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent) in a relevant discipline related to Ornithology from a recognised University or other tertiary education provider.
Completed Graduate Certificate in Ornithology.
Relevant industry or professional Ornithology experience of at least five years, demonstrated by a detailed resume.
STANDARD English Language Proficiency requirements.
English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.