Doctor of Public Safety

Subjects

For each 8 point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.

If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

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Graduation requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.Full subject list
Students must satisfactorily complete 192 credit points to graduate. Of these, 64 points of coursework subjects must be completed prior to commencing the Thesis, and 128 points will be provided by the completion of the Thesis. 

The course consists of four 16 credit point core coursework subjects (64CP) and a dissertation of 128 points.

Coursework subjects
EMG705 Critical Issues in Research
EMG706 Literature Review for HDR
EMG707 Researching Professional Practice
EMG708 Research Proposal and Presentation

Dissertation
EMG709   Doctoral thesis FT (Public Safety) (Full time; 4 sessions) (128 points)
EMG710   Doctoral thesis PT (Public Safety) (Part time; 8 sessions) (128 points)
The course consists of four 16-point compulsory subjects and a 128-point thesis

Coursework Subjects:

RES701 Critical Issues in Research
RES702 Research Methodology for Professional Practice
RES703 Comprehensive Literature Review
RES704 Research Proposal & Presentation

Thesis:

RES705 Doctoral Thesis (FT)  OR  RES706 Doctoral Thesis (PT)

There are minimum Academic and English Language requirements for admission to Charles Sturt University courses. These requirements ensure that our students have the best chance for success. Minimum requirements can vary from country to country, so please take some time to review our entry requirements before starting your application. If you cannot find the requirements for your country please contact us.

Please note: in line with our admissions policy, if you intend to study in Australia on a student visa you must be at least 18 years old by the course start date.