Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting March 2027 — Apply before Feb 2027 (International)
- Starting March 2027 — Apply before Feb 2027 (National)
- Starting July 2027 — Apply before Jul 2027 (International)
- Starting July 2027 — Apply before May 2027 (National)
These are estimated deadlines. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country. The national deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
English test requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
192 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
Bathurst, Australia
Disciplines
Public Policy
Overview
Gain exceptional methodological and research skills, and graduate with a distinctive body of knowledge that will place you at the forefront of your field.
This Public Safety degree at Charles Sturt University gives you the opportunity to conduct in-depth research into an area of particular professional interest.
You decide where you want to focus your research and we help you make it happen.
Key facts
- The emphasis of this course is to investigate issues that relate to a particular area of public safety operations and develop new ways of meeting the challenges they present. Your research will have the potential to influence policy and practice in your field to deliver more successful outcomes.
- The organisation of the Doctor of Public Safety cultivates your research and writing skills so you can move to each successive stage with confidence.
- Initially, you'll undertake a coursework phase to develop solid research methodology and literature review skills. You'll then draft a well-honed research rationale and perform due ethics diligence before researching, writing, presenting and defending a thesis.
Career opportunities
- Whether you are working in, or looking to move your career into, emergency and disaster management, public health, humanitarian relief, crisis communication, fire investigation, policing, security, border management, local government, water and electricity provision, non-government organisations or social services.
- The Doctor of Public Safety gives you the critical thinking skills and advanced knowledge to take on senior roles in your chosen field.
Programme Structure
Courses included
- Critical Issues in Research
- Research Methodology for Professional Practice
- Comprehensive Literature Review
- Research Proposal and Presentation
- Doctoral Thesis
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS Provider: 00005F
- Applicants must have a master degree by coursework and research experience; or a master degree by research or hold an equivalent qualification from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or hold an international qualification deemed to be equivalent as determined by NOOSR.
- To gain entry to the program students will normally have achieved a credit average (or equivalent) in their masters (or equivalent) studies as a demonstration of their capacity to undertake postgraduate work at an advanced level.
In addition to acceptable academic qualifications, an applicant for admission shall:
- have at least five years of full time (or equivalent) practice in Public Safety or in a cognate area, some of which must be current
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 33,680 AUD / year
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 33,680 AUD / year
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Public Safety.
The following scholarships may be available:
- CSU Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 04 Feb 2027
- CSU give Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant, 5000 AUD, Deadline 04 Feb 2027
- CSU Foundation Persistence Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant, 20000 AUD, Deadline 20 Jan 2027
- Sam Phillips Memorial Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant, 3000 AUD, Deadline 04 Feb 2027
- Wagga Wagga Staff Social Club Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant, 5000 AUD, Deadline 04 Feb 2027
- SRC Wagga Student Support Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant, 2000 AUD, Deadline 04 Feb 2027
- CSU Rugby Alumni Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant, 3000 AUD, Deadline 11 Feb 2027
- Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant, 40000 AUD, Deadline 30 Sep 2026
- Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 21 Nov 2026
- Future Leaders Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 120000 AUD, Deadline 27 Aug 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- VisaEnvoy Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant, 4000 AUD, Deadline 20 Jan 2027
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
- Destination Australia — Independent provider, Grant, 15000 AUD, Deadline Not specified
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students — Independent provider, Grant, 5000 USD, Deadline 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — Independent provider, Grant, 10000 USD, Deadline 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- MVC Vocational Education Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant, 2000 AUD, Deadline Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- MVC Young Chef’s Club Award — Independent provider, Grant, 2000 AUD, Deadline Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027
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