Our academics are experts with strong links to the information and library professions nationally and internationally.
Tailor your degree
The Bachelor of Information Studies (with specialisations) offers a general information and library studies qualification, or you can choose from several specialisations: Librarianship, Children's Librarianship, Information Management or Records and Archive Management.
Professional study visits
Explore institutions through an industry-focused study visit. Study visits are held in a variety of national and international locations throughout the year and offer you unique insight into some of our leading information and cultural organisations.
Learn with industry leaders
With Charles Sturt University, you'll study with one of the world's leading providers of education for the information and library professions. Our experience means we are uniquely placed to design and deliver highly effective and engaging online education to meet the needs of the workplace.
Flexible study
You'll study your information studies course online, to you can learn anywhere, anytime. Access study resources, tools and support services - all at your fingertips. Connect to our network of support and interact with other students in our student-friendly online learning environment.
Professional Accreditation
This course is professionally accredited by -
Records and Information Management Practitioners Alliance (RIMPA Global)
Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification
OR
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification
OR
Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
OR
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR
OR
Demonstrated work experience of a minimum of 2 years full-time equivalence in an information or cultural organisation such as an academic, public, school or corporate library, data or archival centre, government information agency, museum, gallery or other information or cultural organisation will be considered.
You can normally meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for entry to most Charles Sturt University courses by doing one of the following:
1. providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English (as outlined in Group one and Group two lists below)
2. for undergraduate courses have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
a minimum overall score of 6.0
no individual score below 5.5
3. for postgraduate coursework courses have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
a minimum overall score of 6.0
no individual score below 6.0
4. for higher degree by research courses have obtained at Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
a minimum overall score of 6.5
no individual score below 6.0
obtaining a qualification deemed to be equivalent to Academic IELTS (and its minimum scores) by Charles Sturt.
